The John Clay Wolfe Show - Episode #136 (02/17/18)

Aired: February 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode captures all the hallmarks of The John Clay Wolfe Show: irreverent takes on cars, culture, and listener stories, with the recurring cast of John, JD, Bobbo, Turley, DJ PreK, and a parade of colorful callers. This week, the team relives highlights from a wild listener party, gets embroiled in an internal "wheel theft" scandal, and fieldcalls about vehicles, car-buying advice, and wry observations on race, relationships, and rural life.

John, as always, weaves car business with sharp humor and candid discussion. The show also features signature bits, improv characters, and uniquely unfiltered banter, addressing everything from intercultural jokes to lessons in closing the deal—be it cars or romance.

Key Segments and Highlights

1. Corporate “Sell-Out” and Show Opening [00:35–02:50]

• The show opens with self-aware jabs about being "owned" by sponsors, riffing on the pitfalls of being beholden to corporate America with jokes about host John selling out and being “kept down by the man.”
• The team—John, JD Ryan, Bobbo, Turley, DJ PreK—set the tone with their typical rollicking, boundary-pushing humor.

Quote:

“It sucks to sell out to corporate America… They own us.” — John Clay Wolfe [00:35]

2. Post-Party Recap: Listener Gathering Tales [03:34–07:26]

• The hosts recount their successful Houston listener party, expressing surprise over high turnout (“about 300 people showed up over a couple hours on a rainy Saturday morning” [04:46]).
• John interacts with DJ PreK about his career moves and reflects on the changing audience, noting diversity and even joking about interracial couples being attracted to PreK.

Quote:

“She was a long-time friend of the show… drove up, 100 miles, came to stay at the hotel, joined us for dinner… and ended up in Bobbo’s room.” — John Clay Wolfe [08:41]

• Breakdowns of party incidents: from an attendee who drank too many Natty Lights and wrecked a Honda Pilot to John’s appreciation of police officers who let him off on speeding due to radio fame (“I'd like to thank all the officers out there… recognize my name on my driver's license and help me get to the studio a little quicker.” [07:26])

3. Bobbo’s Romantic Misadventures [08:42–16:25]

• John teases Bobbo for his hotel room “non-conquest” with a superfan, recounting every detail—dinner, drinks, the playful pursuit for ice in the hotel, and the anticlimactic end.
• The team roasts Bobbo for “seven years of waiting” and not sealing the deal, using sports metaphors and 80’s movie references.

Quote:

“There is no disrespect in respecting a woman.” — Bobbo [14:22]
“If you would have… those boots would have flown off!” — John Clay Wolfe [13:46]

• Memorable banter on wine purchases at CVS, condoms, and ribbed varieties (“Does the rib for her time work?” [19:12])
• Recurring roast: “Just because you buy somebody dinner… not just dinner, like a week’s worth, doesn’t mean…” [40:19]

4. Car Calls & GiveMeTheVin Shenanigans [19:43–30:17, ongoing throughout]

• Listeners call in to sell (and sometimes oversell) their vehicles—be it high-mileage diesel trucks or maxed-out Altimas. John gives brutally honest appraisals and practical, sometimes hilarious, advice.

Quote:

“You're gambling with your confidence, because JD may devain… you made fun of me on the radio.” — John Clay Wolfe [02:50]

• Ongoing explanation of the phone number changes due to technical issues—promoting the Facebook page for updates.
• In-depth explanations of why mass-produced cars, especially Kias, Hyundais, and Altimas, leave owners “buried” on their loans.

Quote:

“Run an ad, don't get stabbed!”—New catchphrase on selling used cars [66:56]

5. Race, Roles & “White, Black, Latino or Other” [32:06–36:52]

• DJ PreK hosts the recurring game “White, Black, Latino or Other,” this time about a drunken man who smacks another man’s child at Walmart, with the crew dissecting racial stereotypes humorously—but not without controversy.
• The answer: the culprit was Latino (“Juan Martinez... ‘This is how we do it down in Mexico!’” [35:52]).

6. Phone Company Conspiracies & Chemtrail Bits [25:14–31:50]

• Comic character “Will Troy” appears, blending stereotypical blue-collar viewpoints, phone company distrust, conspiracy theories, and offbeat commentary.
• The team riffs on chemtrails, tartar sauce conspiracies, and regional peculiarities (“Texas is still a republic!” [26:45])

7. The Wheel Theft “True Crime” Segment [68:14–99:19]

• The show’s most compelling arc: the true(ish) saga of a GiveMeTheVin driver suspected of swapping out the wheels on a GMC truck delivery for his own, with John and the crew unraveling the evidence (timestamps, photos, caller confessions, shadow analysis in photographs) live on-air.
• John publishes a $500 “reward” post on the driver’s Facebook page to recover the wheels—eventually, the culprit returns the goods, his father-in-law in tow.
• Extended live “interrogations” of the driver (Rowdy), Uncle Roy, and listener focus group-led verdicts.

Quotes:

“You tell me. The man said he wanted to keep his wheels, and I guess that's what he did. …We just done our job.” — Rowdy [82:53]
“Guilty or innocent, Judge Wapner?” — John Clay Wolfe [96:21]
“Guilty.” — Strip Club DJ [96:28]
“Don’t steal from the guy with a syndicated radio show… that's hard to outrun.” — Bobbo as Rush Limbaugh [106:32]

• The team mines the chaos for laughs, content, and policy change—cueing more driver hiring calls and comic relief.

8. Listener Calls: Car Deals, Culture, and Community [various]

• Broad calls cover everything from high-mileage diesel pickups (with John warning about injectors) to old Cushman scooters.
• Callers from West Texas correct John’s pronunciation (“It’s not Pecos, it’s Pecos.” [132:04]) or provide regional color (from “Dumas, Texas” [151:32]).
• Standout call: James from Oklahoma, a self-admitted injured, chronic beer drinker, who finds fraternity, nostalgia, and communion in the show’s spirit [120:14–124:53].

Quotes:

“Would you rather never be able to drink again or be dead?” — John Clay Wolfe [123:10]
“I’ll call in my obit.” — James [123:55]

9. Recurring Comedy Characters & Bits

• “Randy the Drunk Chipmunk” [138:07 onward] reports on post-Mardi Gras exploits, jokes about showing “nuts” in return for beads, and bumbles drunkenly through segments for sustained comic relief.
• Bobbo as Rush Limbaugh riffs on the Winter Olympics and figure skating, inventing a drinking game featuring Johnnie Walker and Vladimir Putin-sized gulps. [107:25–110:06]

10. Show Close: Reflections, Hiring, and Shout-outs [143:45–end]

• The crew reflects on the grind (setting up the “run list” for a 350-car auction), the importance of presentation, and lessons learned about competition and teamwork.
• Notices for hiring: drivers & buyers for GiveMeTheVin (preference for retirees or rideshare workers).

Quote:

“Sell us your car. GiveMeTheVin.com. If you don't have your VIN, just use your license plate!” — John Clay Wolfe [143:32, summarized]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “It sucks to sell out to corporate America… They own us.” — John Clay Wolfe [00:35]
• “If you got a nice Corvette, nice diesel truck, anything over five grand… Anything back of five grand, you’re gambling with your confidence.” — John Clay Wolfe [02:50]
• “Swear to God… there was a lot of that. Just shows the culture change… all the interracial couples now.” — John Clay Wolfe [03:55]
• “There is no disrespect in respecting a woman.” — Bobbo [14:22]
• “Run an ad, don't get stabbed.” — John Clay Wolfe [66:56]
• “You're gambling with your Persona… JD may devain, you made fun of me on the radio.” — John Clay Wolfe [02:50]
• “Guilty or innocent, Judge Wapner?” — John Clay Wolfe [96:21]
• “I'm calling from Arlington… and I would like to have Rowdy's job. I'm 67, I'll be 68 in April…” — Retired trucker Ray [111:03]
• “Good morning, John. What's going on? Oh, we haven’t done much, but we've been cutting up a lot.” — Listener Joe [133:05]
• “Would you rather never be able to drink again or be dead?” — John Clay Wolfe [123:10]
• “Sell us your car. GiveMeTheVin.com. If you don't have your VIN, use your license plate.” — John Clay Wolfe [143:32, summarized]
• “Remember, run an ad, don’t get stabbed.” — John Clay Wolfe [67:00]

Final Thoughts & Tone

The episode is a boisterous blend of car dealership realism, real-life absurdities, listener-fueled content, and madcap, sometimes politically incorrect, humor. While at times the language is raw and the humor boundary-pushing, the underlying tone is one of communal good spirits—where every misadventure (romantic or criminal) is cause for a story, a roast, or a live on-air therapy session.

For car enthusiasts, blue-collar listeners, or anyone who loves a raucous, unscripted, and distinctly Texan American talk show, this episode delivers.

Quick Reference: Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Opening / Corporate Sell-out | 00:35–02:50 | | Post-Party Recap | 03:34–07:26 | | Bobbo’s Romantic Misadventure | 08:42–16:25 | | Car Calls & VIN Offers | 19:43–30:17, ongoing| | Phone Company Conspiracies | 25:14–31:50 | | “White, Black, Latino or Other” | 32:06–36:52 | | Listener Party Diversity & Shoutouts | 64:02–66:09 | | Wheel Theft Drama | 68:14–99:19 | | Randy the Drunk Chipmunk | 138:07 onwards (several bits)| | Show Close & Hiring | 143:45–end |

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