The John Clay Wolfe Show #140 – Episode Summary

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Guests/Co-hosts: JD, Bobbo Babbo, Turley, Uncle Norman, DJ Pre K, various callers
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Overview & Main Theme

This episode delivers the show’s trademark blend of cars, sports, candid banter, and rock & roll energy, all infused with offbeat humor and raw, unscripted conversations. Car buying is central (with live on-air deals and discussions), but the crew veers into family stories, business wisdom, March Madness, pop culture, classic rock nostalgia, and colorful local culture—including chicken fighting in Oklahoma and the realities of the auto business.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. On-Air Car Deals & the Car Business ([01:07], [94:22], [151:46])

• Live Car Offers: John and the GMTV crew take calls from listeners wanting to sell cars—making instant offers, walking through negotiations, and dropping knowledge on vehicle values, payoffs, and market trends.
  • Memorable Sale: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V – offered at $28k, beating the dealer by $1k ([03:28])
  • Sonata, Honda Accord, Silverado, Nissan GTR, various others discussed with quick evaluations and advice.
• Inside the Business:
  • Frequent reminders: “Go to GiveMeTheVin.com” to beat CarMax and get instant offers.
  • Real talk about wins and losses: “Some make two grand, some lose three... The average is 300 bucks, and it works. We just do a ton of it.” – John Clay Wolfe ([151:00])
  • Honesty in describing vehicles is stressed—especially for high-value/luxury cars.

2. Company Culture & Office Life Gags ([31:29], [33:38], [48:19])

• Snack Box Pitch: Long-running bit where a GMTV buyer (“Boots”) wants to start an office snack box, sparking a comical back-and-forth about entrepreneurship, priorities, and workplace morale.
  • “You need to quit thinking about snacks. You need to pack your damn lunch and get to work…” – John Clay Wolfe ([34:41])
  • Discussion turns to snacks as “motivation” and analogies about carrots and sticks in management.
• Behind the Scenes: The show pulls back the curtain on the actual working relationships and the hilarity/dysfunction of the team.

3. Retro Banter: Johnny Carson Meets Metallica & Offbeat Store Names ([00:46], [04:56])

• The team riffs on the show’s identity:
  • “Johnny Carson meets Metallica. That’s exactly what I wrote down on the mission statement.” – John Clay Wolfe ([00:46])
• Jokes about odd gas station/convenience store names (“Come and Go,” “Liquor Flowers”) lead into playful sexual innuendo and commentary on Americana ([04:56]).

4. Family & Parenting Stories ([07:18], [133:19])

• John recounts attending his kid’s first track meet and the rookie mistake of not running through the finish line.
• Discussion of parental styles, being “Ricky Bobby’s dad” in the stands, and the comic perils of over- or under-involved parenting.
• Later, John’s son joins briefly, debating sports, repeating third grade to be older than classmates, causing more digression and family humor.

5. Exposing Employee Mistakes & Car Deal Fails ([44:35], [45:56], [155:03])

• The crew analyzes notable office screwups: buying a 2013 truck at the price for a 2008 due to a VIN mix-up, potentially losing $5-7k.
• Lessons in “employee errors cost more than any snack box will ever make.”
• Real losses from misdescribed high-end cars (Dodge Demon, Beyoncé’s dad’s Rolls Royce) underscore the financial pressures and unpredictability.

6. March Madness & Sports Banter ([80:17], [147:44])

• UMBC’s historic NCAA upset over Virginia is celebrated with local analogies:
  • “It’d be like Tarrant County Junior College beating Alabama…” – John Clay Wolfe ([80:52])
• NFL free agency news: Houston Texans signing “Honey Badger” Tyron Mathieu, commentary on the Cowboys’ inactivity, and why the Cowboys remain a massive brand despite decades without a championship.

7. Office Life Gags/Listener Engagement ([41:30], [117:52])

• Bobbo’s absences spark playful suspicion and real talk about staff commitment, pay, and the realities of radio work.
• Listener calls and texts react to crew antics, specifically urging Bobbo to “take the full-time gig” and mocking his small-town retreat to Bowie, TX.

8. Politically Incorrect & Edgy Comedy ([13:00]–[15:00], [22:16], [84:03])

• Casual boundary-pushing on race, gender (the “Accidental Racist” and “White, Black, Latino or Other” bit), sexual orientation, and more, often lampooning political correctness.
  • “We’ve lost every lesbian and teetoter out there.” ([22:32])
  • Satirical impressions (Rush Limbaugh, Stephen Hawking in heaven, a leprechaun newscast parody, etc.) peppered throughout.
• “White, Black, Latino, or Other” guessing game with crime stories.

9. Travel Tales – RVs, Busted Buses & Family Vacation Disasters ([67:00]–[75:24])

• John’s family road trip to Arkansas in a newly acquired RV (bought on-the-air from a listener), featuring:
  • Breakdowns, roadside repairs, no running lights, family bickering, and mishaps with lakeside Segways.
  • "We drove to Texarkana without any lights on... That was a while." ([68:10])
  • Experiences at bathhouses, crystal mining, and classic vacation chaos.

10. Chicken Fighting & Oklahoma Culture ([123:43], [130:20], [136:40])

• Deep dive into chicken fighting (“cockfighting”), its former legality in Oklahoma and Louisiana, family stories, and betting procedures.
  • “My granddaddy bred a special type of chicken they called the Witch Doctor… put little boxing gloves on their spurs to train.” – Caller Trey ([137:32])
• Humor about the legitimacy, ethics, and enduring underground popularity of the fights.

11. DIY Car Fixes & ‘Uncle Norman’s Life Hacks’ ([56:57], [59:21])

• Uncle Norman, the GMTV crew chief, shares practical advice for quick auto repairs, e.g., fixing airbag lights with WD-40 and looking for coins or spilled coffee in seatbelt buckles.

12. Regular Characters & Bits

• Randy the Chipmunk: Outrageous stories about SXSW, Austin, weed, and hanging with Five Finger Death Punch ([103:43]).
• Cluck Norris (the fighting rooster): Animal comedy, getting revenge in the cockfighting ring ([123:17]).
• Recurring gags: “Sell us your car – so easy you can do it in your underwear,” spoof commercials, and intentionally absurd “World’s Biggest Son of a Bitch” monologues.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

“Johnny Carson meets Metallica. That’s exactly what I wrote down on the mission statement.”
– John Clay Wolfe [00:46]

“You need to quit thinking about snacks. You need to pack your damn lunch and get to work…”
– John Clay Wolfe, shutting down the office snack box pitch [34:41]

“I did nothing, you know? Had to wake me up to realize what happened. I’m like Ricky Bobby’s dad when it comes to sports activity.”
– John Clay Wolfe, on being a clueless sports parent [09:02]

“Go to GiveMeTheVin.com, load it up, put your payoff in there, say I called in… That goes for everybody listening.”
– John Clay Wolfe, to a caller trying to sell a truck [78:26]

“You make your money when you buy these cars, not when you sell them.”
– Bobbo Babbo, quoting ‘Trader John’ wisdom [51:41]

“Bobbo, you are a star… You just need to get your ass down here and quit playing radio up there in Bowie.”
– John Clay Wolfe, on Bobbo’s future [116:10]

“We’ve all been waiting for it for a long time.”
– John Clay Wolfe, encouraging Bobbo’s move [116:55]

Notable Segments with Timestamps

• Live on-air car deal (Cadillac CTS-V): [01:07]–[04:32]
• Smirking about convenience store names (“Come and Go,” “Liquor Flowers”): [04:56]–[05:45]
• Track meet/parenting humor: [07:18]–[09:37]
• Snack box debate & workplace comedy: [31:29]–[36:11], [48:19]
• Chicken fighting explainer (caller Trey): [136:40]–[141:17]
• RV trip disaster story: [67:00]–[75:24]
• March Madness upset discussion: [80:17]–[82:08]
• Rush Limbaugh parody/greenies: [84:03]–[85:43]
• Uncle Norman’s auto repair hacks: [56:57], [59:21]
• Sports—NFL, Cowboys, Texans, Honey Badger news: [147:44]–[149:57]
• High-mileage truck grumbling: [157:35]–[158:41]
• Personal drama—Bobbo’s absences & negotiations: [112:03]–[116:55]

Tone & Language

Unfiltered, fast-paced, and irreverent. The hosts and callers riff freely, often with adult humor, politically incorrect jokes, and blue-collar wisdom. The rapport is natural, at times chaotic, but always engaging, making the listener feel part of an inside-joke-laden morning hangout.

Takeaway for New Listeners

• If you want to sell your car fast, above dealer price, call in or visit GiveMeTheVin.com.
• Expect a blend of practical car advice, workplace comedy, stories about actual lives, and freewheeling discussions about whatever’s on the world's mind—from March Madness to snack box drama.
• No subject is off-limits — be ready for uncensored, Texas-style radio that doesn’t take itself too seriously, even while talking serious money.

Appendix: Quick Highlights Table

| Topic | Timestamp | Brief Summary | |-----------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Cadillac CTS-V deal | 01:07–04:32 | Caller gets $1k over dealership offer on-air | | Snack Box Comedy | 31:29–36:11 | Office worker tries to run a snack business, gets roasted| | Parenting & Track Lessons | 07:18–09:37 | John’s daughter’s rookie mistake at her track meet | | Chicken Fighting in Oklahoma | 130:20–141:17 | Callers explain underground cockfighting customs | | RV Breakdown Travelogue | 67:00–75:24 | John’s epic, disastrous Arkansas family road trip | | Uncle Norman’s Car Repair Hacks | 56:57, 59:21 | Fixing airbag lights and warning about coffee spills | | March Madness Upset | 80:17–82:08 | UMBC beats Virginia, hosts lose their minds | | Rush Limbaugh/Greenies Parody | 84:03–85:43 | Satire about talk radio and being “wired” | | Bobbo’s “Radio Star” Negotiation | 112:03–116:55 | Bobbo gets called out for absences, is wooed for FT gig | | NFL News & Dallas Cowboys Rant | 147:44–149:57 | Why are the Cowboys still a thing? |

Listen for the laughs, the deals, and the jaw-dropping stories—then catch them next week!