The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #110 Summary

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Podcast Theme: A wild, fast-paced mix of car talk, music nostalgia, personal stories, irreverent humor, and social commentary – all delivered in the show’s signature, unfiltered, southern-fried style.

Episode Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show captures the crew at their loose, raucous best, thanks to a post-concert hangover and a studio packed with cars, classic rock, and characters. The team discusses everything from selling used cars to concert antics and social controversies, with regular tangents into music, southern culture, and listener calls. As always, the tone is irreverent, playful, and quick to poke fun at themselves, each other, and current events.

Main Topics & Segments

1. Concert Recap and Hungover Energy

Timestamps: [00:40], [01:39], [34:01]

• John and Bobbo kick off the show feeling “loopy” after a night of bar-hopping and rock concerts.
• They reminisce about seeing Foreigner, missing Cheap Trick, and the Led Zeppelin Experience (“We caught the second half of that.” – John [01:22]).
• Bobbo’s unusual sleep sounds and antics at the hotel room become prime comedic material.
• John admits the hangover might make him “funnier than usual” ([01:43]).

Notable Quote

• “I’ll probably be funnier than normal because I’m still a little drunk.”—John ([01:43])

2. Classic Car Call-In Salesmanship

Timestamps: [02:23], [25:47], [36:25], throughout

• Show regulars and listeners call in to get live bids for selling vehicles – pickup trucks, BMWs, Maseratis, Corvettes, even a 1927 Chevy.
• The mood is impatient and direct; John pushes sellers to name their price (“I don’t want your story, I want your car.” – [04:03]).
• Lighthearted banter about the realities of car values vs. owner expectations.
• Some deals close on air, others rejected for being “way upside down” or “stone cold bald faced liar.”
• Running gags about “GiveMeTheVIN.com” ease of use and worthiness of different cars ("So easy, you can do it in your underwear!").

Notable Quotes

• “We’re not far from you. If we make a deal, I can pay today. We’ll come get it.” — John ([25:00])
• “Sometimes if it’s out of style, things change.” — John ([82:51])

3. Parody Characters & Skits

Timestamps: [10:32], [13:48], [31:21], [107:16], [161:11]

• The “Devil” and “Elvis” drop in for character-driven bits about concerts, smoking hash, and Faustian deals on used trucks.
• Rush Limbaugh and Tony Romo’s Dad feature as satirical southern drawl impersonations weighing in on statue controversies and football.
• The recurring “Houston” and “Uncle Lester” bit is a winding, improvised story about rural life, moonshine, jet skis, and geese.
• Over-the-top but affectionate spoofing of southern stereotypes, dealership high-pressure, and tough customer interactions.

Notable Quotes

• “Thank you, Satan. Come back later.” — John ([12:43])
• “Have you smoked cocaine out of a glass pipe?” — (Bobbo’s oddball question to the driver, [47:11])

4. Statues and Social Commentary

Timestamps: [32:06], [77:34], [91:20], [95:17]

• The team riffs on the “statue removal” debates (Six Flags Over Texas, Confederate monuments), channeling Charles Barkley and Rush Limbaugh.
• Top 10 list: “Statues that need to come down” includes everyone from Tom Landry to Bob Marley and a fictional Bowie knife.
• Jokes about “accidental racism,” news stirring up controversy, and putting old statues in a giant Buc-ee’s.
• Charles Barkley’s real-life quote: “I think it’s stupid and a waste of time. Next question.” ([33:36])

5. Music & Southern Culture References

Timestamps: [15:55], [41:17], [55:43], [161:11]

• Brief jam sessions and music references sprinkled throughout: playing “Dixie,” reminiscing about Aspen clubs, and joking about the age/discussion of musicians at the concert (e.g., Foreigner, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac).
• Side bars on fried chicken cravings (“You don’t change the Wolfman. The Wolfman changes you.”—Bobbo, [40:24]) and real-life southern food stops.
• Bobbo’s critique of the Foreigner replacement singer: “He’s actually very good” ([99:20]).

6. Game Show Segment: White, Black, Latino or Other

Timestamps: [42:59], [104:52]

• DJ Pre K hosts a recurring game in which the hosts guess the ethnicity of someone in the news based on the story’s details.
• Stories covered include accidental gunshots in strip clubs and fence eroticism (“a drunk fool…getting it on with a fence” – [105:25]).
• Playful banter and surprise ethnic reveals, with the group generally guessing incorrectly.

7. Humor and Real-Life Observations

Timestamps: [51:41], [136:12], [158:01]

• Frequent subplots about partying, hangover cures, and hospitality among the crew.
• Stories told for shock or laughs – hotel shenanigans, betting against football players, and “Bug Scuffle” town escapades.
• Occasional moments of ironically earnest advice on car trade-ins (“Just tell me what time it is. What buys it?” – [151:00]).

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Sometimes if it’s out of style, things change.” – John ([82:51])
• “I want to buy the damn thing. How much is it? I’m the angry car buyer. I’m like the Soup Nazi. Oh God, call me later.” – John ([65:33])
• “If you don’t check with GiveMeTheVIN.com first, you may need to get your head checked.” – recurring line
• “We’re talking turkey. Turkey, Keith. This is turkey talk.” – John ([130:21])
• “I just had a lot of alcohol. Didn’t stay up that late.” – John ([01:51])
• “Why does nobody answer the guy?” – John, bemoaning caller response ([41:17])
• “He’s who he is. He’s the good looking one. The rest of us are slackers.” – John on JD ([160:58])
• “You’re flipped. Go see a preacher. Get a preacher and a backhoe. Somebody get this guy buried.” – John on unrealistic car pricing ([74:19])
• “Shot through the heart and you’re too late, darling, you give love a bad name.” – John closes with Bon Jovi ([139:30])

Key Takeaways

• Authentic car deals and real-time price haggling while poking fun at both buyers and sellers.
• Raucous rock & roll storytelling – concerts, road trips, and post-party haze provide the energy for the episode.
• Recurring character skits (the Devil, Elvis, Rush, Houston, Uncle Lester), blending satire and local color.
• Pointed but irrepressible social commentary on contemporary controversies, always from a playful, irreverent, and often Southern perspective.
• Listener engagement via live calls, jokes, and games, maintaining a high-energy, unpredictable, and inclusive atmosphere.

Overall Tone & Style

The show is fast-paced, wisecracking, a little profane, self-deprecating, and full of regional flavor — like “Car Talk” gone southern with a rowdier band and less filter. John Clay Wolfe’s personality anchors the chaos, and the crew’s chemistry is apparent in their in-jokes, prank calls, and willingness to push boundaries (but not too far for the FCC).

For New Listeners

This episode captures the essence of The John Clay Wolfe Show:

• It’s as much a hangout as a talk show.
• You’ll hear actual car business interwoven with wild personal stories, off-the-wall humor, and inside jokes about rock concerts, southern living, and everyday hustle.
• You may come for the car deals, but you’ll stay for the stories.

[All episodes available at johnclaywolf.com and PodBean.]