The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #10 (02/06/16 Hour 1)
Airdate: February 11, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-hosts: J.D., Super Dave
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Episode Overview
This hour of The John Clay Wolfe Show brings the usual freewheeling mix of car talk, sports, personal antics, and irreverent humor. J.D. recounts his island vacation, which leads into a barrage of banter and roasting from John and Super Dave—especially about his personal life, his car, and his ambiguous relationship status. The team also dives into Super Bowl predictions, nuances of selling used cars, rental housing woes, and the economics of dealership versus private sales—all laced with signature humor (and plenty of innuendo).
Key Discussion Points
J.D.’s Return from Vacation (01:51–04:08)
- J.D. is back after two weeks in St. Thomas: four days on a sailboat, rest on the island.
- Describes the daily grind of island life—lots of physical effort for basic errands, resulting in weight loss.
- Commentary on the difference between visiting paradise and living there:
“Nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there. Well, it’s kind of like St. Thomas is.” (J.D., 02:51)
Super Bowl Bets & Sports Talk (04:08–04:49)
- Super Dave confesses to anxiousness about his earlier bet—he picked Broncos over Panthers before playoffs, but fears the Panthers.
- John interjects jokes about food, leading to snarky back-and-forth on breakfast etiquette.
J.D. Gets Roasted: “Gay Car” & Relationship Talk (05:37–15:48)
- John admits to putting J.D.’s car (a Ford Escape) on the “Top 10 Gay List” and calling J.D.'s son for details on his private life.
- Extended riffing on J.D.’s supposed sexuality, the nature of his vacation companion, and needling him about honesty.
- J.D. ultimately admits the woman he traveled with is his girlfriend, after a drawn-out “interrogation.”
- Notable run of Brokeback Mountain references and banter about mutual misunderstandings, turning the joke back on John:
“All these years, all this tail, it’s just a cover up for your deep what’s in your heart… You want me to be there. So you have somebody on your team. I get it.” (J.D., 15:39)
- Reflection on friendship and orientation:
“I mean, do I want to lose this guy that I’ve invested 30 years of friendship into? No… We knew all along.” (John, 20:54)
Rental Housing Hassles (11:53–14:20)
- J.D. shares woes of trying to find a home after giving apartment notice; explains why 60-day rental requirements screw tenants.
- Discussion on high rental prices, the appeal of apartments over home ownership for “single gay men,” and reminiscing about J.D.’s hangar home.
Cars, Cars, Cars: Live Buying, Market Insight, and Auctions (26:07–50:09)
- John opens up the show’s main business—buying used cars live on air.
- Explains the “scrap plus a nickel” economics of the low-end used car market.
- Details on island car scarcity:
“You’ve got to figure a way to ship cars down to St. Thomas. Everything down there is junk.” (J.D., 27:57)
- Real-world negotiation with a repeat caller (Steve) over a ‘79 Corvette—illustrating both the car market's volatility and negotiation fatigue:
“Every time you call me, I’m getting a little bit smarter and you’s getting a little bit dumber.” (John, 31:03) “Take John’s first offer, right?” (Super Dave, 35:51)
- Quick-hit car appraisals: ‘06 Lexus GS300 (37:12), ’92 Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo (43:00)—John and the crew riff on car values, rare models, and owners’ inflated expectations.
Listener Calls & Classic Car Banter (29:20–47:41)
- Live car appraisals and negotiations for:
- 1979 Corvette: drawn-out price haggling and stories of missed opportunities.
- 2006 Lexus GS300: emphasizing how features like navigation and wheels affect pricing.
- 1992 Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo: discussion of rarity, the gap between owner expectations and market reality, Dodge/Mitsubishi market context, and recalls.
Personal Touches & Farewells (41:03–42:20)
- J.D. announces early departure for longtime friend Benjamin Dover’s memorial, which leads to another cascade of innuendos about names.
Closing Notes (48:27–end)
- Brief notes on the truck market (desirable diesels, late-model SUVs), the oddities of the car market, and reminders for listeners to call in or use the website.
- Final music breaks and teasers about content after commercials.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Island Life:
“Just to go get groceries is an adventure… That’s just for a gallon of milk.” (J.D., 02:19)
- On Relationship Status:
“Well, something’s up. Either you’re banging this gal or you’re gay.” (John, 08:56)
- Brokeback Mountain Reference:
“I have something to tell you. Okay. I can’t quit you.” (J.D., 08:41)
- Friendship & Secrets:
“I felt… now I know how women feel when they’re being cornered up. Yeah. I feel for them.” (John, 20:22)
- Car Negotiation Wisdom:
“What is your time worth is what you have to ask yourself. I’ll leave you with that and Earth, Wind, and Fire.” (John, 35:41)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- J.D.’s Island Vacation: 01:51–04:08
- Super Bowl Predictions: 04:08–04:49
- J.D. Roasted About Relationships: 05:37–15:48
- Rental Home Frustrations: 11:53–14:20
- Live Car Appraisals Begin: 26:07
- Listener Corvette Haggle: 29:20–35:54
- 2006 Lexus GS300 Appraisal: 36:09–38:07
- Dodge Stealth & Owner Denial: 42:20–47:41
- J.D. on Ben Dover’s Memorial: 41:03–42:20
Tone & Style
The hour is laced with unfiltered, rapid-fire banter, mockery, and the sort of “boys’ club” vibe loyal fans expect—balancing earnest insight (on relationships, cars, moving, and finance) with relentless humor, often crossing into double entendre and tongue-in-cheek self-deprecation. Regular listeners will appreciate the continuity of in-jokes, while new listeners will get a healthy taste of the show’s unvarnished, high-energy style.
For Listeners
Expect irreverence, unfiltered back-and-forth, and a genuine peek into used car “hustle” culture, with authentic stories and listener engagement at the heart of the show. Car fans, sports fans, and anyone who loves real talk with a heavy side of roast will feel right at home.