The John Clay Wolfe Show - Episode #137 (02/24/18)
Date: February 24, 2018
Podcast: The John Clay Wolfe Show
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Description: Free-wheeling, irreverent talk about cars, sports, life in Texas, rock & roll, Mardi Gras, and beyond, driven by listener calls and powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com.
Episode Overview
This raucous episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a high-octane mix of car-buying calls, wild party stories, comedy bits, candid takes on sports and pop culture, and uniquely Texan banter. John and his panel (JD, Bobbo, Turley, DJ Pre K, and more) field car sales live on air, riff on everything from Mardi Gras to auction hijinks, and roast each other and callers alike with trademark wit. Special segments and memorable callers—like Pinky calling collect from a Louisiana jail—keep the laughs rolling.
Key Discussion Points & Memorable Moments
1. Car Talk & Live Offers
- John and the team field countless listener calls from across Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, offering real-time bids on cars, mostly trucks, Corvettes, BMWs, and even a rare 88 Mercedes 560SL.
- Frequent reminders of the show’s hook: if GiveMeTheVIN.com doesn’t beat a CarMax offer, they pay you $100.
- Example bidding blitzes:
- “20 grand if it’s slam, slam, slamming ass nice.” — John (52:01)
- “Take a picture of their offer letter loaded into GiveMeTheVIN.com and I’ll beat it by $200.” — John to caller Carla, (77:10)
2. Mardi Gras Aftermath & Wild Party Stories
- Panelist Randy recounts a raucous New Orleans Mardi Gras: drinking, passing out, getting his “claws” painted, and a brief stint in jail.
- “They painted your claws?” — John (06:17)
- “And locked me up…They let you go at 6 o’clock no matter what the charge, during Mardi Gras.” — Randy (08:02)
- Hannah the stripper laments how the influx of amateurs flashing for beads is ruining the pro lap dance business:
- “They’re killing the main stage market…by the time real men with money get to the club, nobody has enough for a lap dance.” — Hannah (23:30)
- Pinky, Hannah’s nephew, calls collect from jail after being arrested for selling Flintstone vitamins as LSD at Chuck E. Cheese.
- “For each one, I got $20.” — Pinky (25:17)
- “Don’t clap, don’t encourage him. The little bastard.” — Hannah (25:23)
3. In-Studio Car Buying Tales
- Stories about eccentric sellers, like the cattle rancher who insists on signing everything in purple pen and only accepting cash.
- “He tried to sign that contract for his soul, right, with a pink pen. I couldn’t believe it.” — Panelist (31:46)
- Reminders on how GiveMeTheVIN makes the car-selling process quicker than CarMax, with instant offers and real checks.
4. Sports, Scandal, & Culture Commentary
- The show cracks jokes about Mark Cuban’s Mavericks front office scandal, the team tanking controversy, and his record-setting fine.
- “He was fined $600,000 just for saying he wants his team to start losing.” — Panel (13:59)
- College basketball bribery scandal: coaches, boosters, and sneaker companies in hot water for paying players.
- “So the big scandal finally came out... FBI is the one actually busting this case.” — Turley (138:04)
- Black, White, Latino, or Other: DJ Pre K’s ethnic guessing game based on news stories, with the panel weighing in:
- “There’s almost a blatant respect for the language there…he’s got to be a white guy.” — Bobbo (46:23)
- Olympics coverage: Goofy riffing on curling, Ivanka Trump appearances, and why curling is “Eskimo cornholing.”
- “They stand in a squat all their life, so all they are is butt muscle…It’s a walnut cracker is what it is.” — John (110:35)
5. Auction Antics & Behind-the-Scenes
- John explains how high-stakes car auctions work—including selling a Lamborghini for $371,000 (which still lost money).
- “Don’t assume price means win...just because you sell something high doesn’t mean you made no damn money.” — John (83:46)
- Panel cracks wise about the auction environment, managing scores of cars, and “sell them all” philosophy.
- “It’s live ammo. The bullets can go any direction. It may kill me. It may kill them…It’s a show, okay?” — John (108:14)
6. Personal & Relatable Tangents
- John debates the dangers of new “big mouth” Miller Light cans and slippery slope of easy-drinking beer.
- “With that product, I cannot manage my alcohol.” — John (100:09)
- The team jokes about dating, groupies, and auction-week hangovers.
- “I buy cars on the radio. GiveMeTheVIN.com.” — John (64:00, 131:21… basically all episode!)
- Reverend Charles gives an on-air wedding blessing to Mario and Leslie.
- “In the name of true love...and just be godly.” — Reverend Charles (42:29)
7. Recurring Show Characters & Comedy Skits
- Clock the Rooster dispenses wisdom on love and chicken parts.
- Buster Dix (Austin’s fictional politician) weighs in on NAFTA.
- “Rush Limbaugh” calls in with satire about Ivanka and Tiffany Trump.
- “Just happy, happy Saturday. God, it’s a beautiful day...Do you see the asses on those Oriental curlers?” — “Rush” (86:07)
- Strip Club DJ’s car shenanigans and stories about staff hijinks, including the wheel swap caper.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
- “You keep drinking and you keep enjoying yourself. Don’t drive. Don’t get hurt.” — John to James the Drunk, (37:02)
- “I quit them. I quit them. I quit them about four months ago…and I sat there and had a few beers and I got sloppy ass.” — John on quitting Big Mouth Miller Lights (101:19)
- “If you want to sell it, go to GiveMeTheVIN.com and load it up…and I’ll give you a hard offer if you want to sell it.” — John (130:50)
- “I can’t just bless your marriage, I’ve got to talk to you about things.” — John, before on-air wedding blessing (38:05)
- “I was born at night, but it wasn’t last night.” — Listener, on car scam (71:02)
- “Is scrotum a bad word?” — John (77:49)
“Yes.” — JD (77:49) - “We need geeks—you’ll never be allowed to touch the money.” — Panel, on hiring PHP devs (152:36)
Recommended Segments (Timestamps)
- Mardi Gras & Partying Gone Wrong: 06:00–10:00, 22:00–26:00
- Pinky's Collect Call from Jail: 24:50–26:02
- Mark Cuban Mavericks Scandal Discussion: 12:35–13:59
- Highest Auction Sale Ever (Lambo): 82:33–84:09
- Black, White, Latino or Other Game: 44:47–47:34
- Live Car Appraisals: Sprinkled throughout, e.g., 51:54–55:08, 113:49–117:00, 127:03–130:53
Tone & Style
The show is brash, sarcastic, and full of wild, unfiltered humor. The crew loves nothing more than spinning real-world stories into comedy, teasing each other, taking listener calls, and throwing in a little wisdom between the wisecracks. If you like your car talk with a heavy pour of chaos, wit, and Texan flavor, you’re in the right place.
Conclusion
Episode #137 exemplifies The John Clay Wolfe Show’s distinctive mix of skilled car haggling, rowdy storytelling, and hilarious banter. Far more than just a car show, it’s a raucous slice of Texas and Southern culture, blending listener interactions with sharp takes on news, sports, and life.
To sell your car or just listen in for laughs:
- Visit GiveMeTheVIN.com
- Find the full show and podcast archive at johnclaywolf.com or on Podbean
- Tune in live for four jam-packed hours of “cars, sports, sex, drugs, and rock & roll…anything as long as it won’t get us fined by the FCC.”
(All timestamps in MM:SS format as per source transcript)