The John Clay Wolfe Show #146 (04/28/18): Summary & Highlights
Main Theme and Purpose
This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, airing the weekend of April 28, 2018, is a lively, irreverent, and humor-driven romp through the worlds of used car buying, music, pop culture, and random “radio circus” antics. John and his crew blend real car offers and negotiation with banter about everything from strippers and celebrity scandals to football and international affairs, all powered by GiveMeTheVin.com. The show features regular call-ins from listeners selling their cars, comedic characters (like Uncle Norman and Goat Boy), and guest drops from voices parodying everyone from Rush Limbaugh to Axl Rose—plus some hot takes on news, music, and Southern/American life.
Episode Structure and Key Discussion Points
1. Opening Banter & New Affiliates
[00:49–03:32]
- The crew wakes up, reminisces about “Mad Men,” and riffs on why people don’t smoke in offices anymore.
- Celebrates expanding to new broadcast markets, especially Kansas City, with tongue-in-cheek confusion over which stations they’re on.
- Quote: “Well, why'd you say [we were on in Kansas City]?” – John Clay Wolfe, [02:21]
2. Selling Cars Live On-Air
- The central bit: listeners call with their cars, and John rapidly “bids” on them, emphasizing the superiority of GiveMeTheVin.com over dealerships and CarMax.
- Examples:
- [06:03] Greg calls in with an ’08 Cadillac CTS—John offers $8,000 on air.
- [10:02] Dusty’s 2016 Mustang GT—John matches the top range of $26,000.
- [11:02] Shreveport caller with an '02 Corvette Z06—$20,000 bid if it's a “10.”
- Quote: “Dude, we buy like 500 cars a week.” – John Clay Wolfe, [10:40]
3. Banter & Music: Listener Calls and ABBA Royalty
[12:22–14:49]
- New listeners comment on the mix between music and talk, including a humorous Pink Floyd reference.
- Segment on ABBA’s new music and John’s (tongue-in-cheek) connection to the band via his wife's Danish family.
- Quote: “So my wife's grandmother's sister is the hot blonde in ABBA…is that Agnatha Agnes?” – John Clay Wolfe, [13:06]
4. Family Stories and Southern Road Tripping
[14:20–15:27]
- John's Danish in-laws’ disastrous Greyhound adventure through Texas and Louisiana.
- “They got to meet some homeless people…they got influenced by the culture…” – John Clay Wolfe, [15:17]
5. The Car Business, Givemethevin, and Carmax Challenge
[08:15, 15:44]
- Running joke: If Givemethevin.com doesn’t beat a CarMax offer, they pay you $100.
- “It's like taking a $100 bill and stuffing it in some chick's mouth that won't shut up.” – John Clay Wolfe, [08:46]
6. Crazy Callers and Regular Characters
- Hannah the Stripper [23:41–26:14]: Discusses BackPage, stripper life, ugly knees, health insurance, maxed-out credit cards.
- Quote: “My knees…they’re all crushed up and ugly. That’s because I’m crawling across the stage nine hours a night…” – Hannah, [24:26]
- Reveals: “$98,000 in the bank…I’m 20. I can probably only do this for like another 19 years.” – Hannah, [26:25]
- Backpage & Craigslist: Comedic riff on the “old” days of online hook-ups and dangers of selling cars online.
- "Most people that have tried to sell their car on Craigslist have been raped and found in the trunk." – John Clay Wolfe, [42:51]
- Special Guests:
- Bill Cosby parody [31:01–33:57]: Satirical take on Cosby’s legal woes.
- Rush Limbaugh parody [43:49, 91:28]: Talks Vicodin, Pilates, North Korea, Kanye West, and “high in spirit.”
- Satan & Goat Boy: Both pop in for dark and absurdist takes on current events and Southern culture.
7. News & Hilarious Hot Takes
- ABBA reunion, North Korea peace process, Kanye West’s tweets discussed with irreverence.
- Kim Jong Un’s Traveling Toilet: [121:16] “A little ramp so he didn’t have his little feet dangling.”
- Weird News Bits:
- Clouds on Uranus smell like farts [124:22]
- University of Utah installs a “cry closet” for stressed-out students [125:42]
- Woman cuts off boyfriend’s “happy place” with scissors over leaked video [130:13]
- Staring at women’s “attributes” increases male life expectancy [149:39]
8. White, Black, Latino, or Other
[87:54–91:00]
- DJ Pre-K presents a comedy game where crime stories are tied to ethnic stereotypes (“fajita smuggling” in Brownsville).
- “53-year-old Gilberto Escamilla…” – DJ Pre-K, [90:52]
9. Auto News & Gearhead Debates
- Ford discontinuing most sedans in the U.S. market [123:25]
- Uncle Norman delivers “mechanic life hacks” and claims weed in Texas is “dirt cheap.” [61:08]
- Southern/diesel vs. import truck debates.
- Chevy vs. Ford spats (who makes a better truck or interior?) [139:44]
10. Southern Stereotypes, Laws & Listener Life
- Bestiality laws in Louisiana discussed (seriously and mockingly) [85:06, 142:44]
- Jokes about rednecks keeping old trucks as “horses,” culture of not selling. [139:44]
11. Show Closer & Reflections on Broadcasting
- Frustrations with OKC radio station “the Brew” cutting their last show short before switching to a bigger affiliate, leading to talk about professionalism and being “Texan in Oklahoma.” [154:45–157:12]
- Plans to expand to major new markets like LA, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix.
- Quote: “I just don’t think they’re gonna like us ‘cause we’re such a-holes… They’re gonna get mad about all of it.” – John Clay Wolfe, [158:52]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with timestamps)
- “That’s like a queer complaining about wieners.” – John Clay Wolfe, [03:39]
- “Eat your meat. How can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat?” – John Clay Wolfe, [05:39]
- “The difference between our book and their book is ours is a checkbook.” – John Clay Wolfe, [54:13]
- “I’m gonna buy it, unless it’s got a screwed up title.” – John Clay Wolfe, [07:13]
- “So my wife’s grandmother’s sister is the hot blonde in ABBA… is that Agnatha Agnes?” – John Clay Wolfe, [13:06]
- “My knees… they’re all crushed up and ugly. That’s because I’m crawling across the stage nine hours a night…” – Hannah, [24:26]
- “$98,000 in the bank…I’m 20. I can probably only do this for like another 19 years.” – Hannah, [26:25]
- “We don’t negotiate with non owners. Otherwise known as third baseman.” – John Clay Wolfe, [06:54]
- “Autoerotic asphyxiation… That’s our first motto.” – John Clay Wolfe, [30:44]
- “If Givemethevin.com doesn’t beat a CarMax offer, we’ll pay you $100.” – Recurring
- “If you want to buy a Chevy, that’s fine with you. But let me tell you one thing: Ford will give you a better truck for the same amount of money.” – Uncle Norman, [140:51]
- “Staring at [women’s breasts] daily can actually add years to your life.” – J.D., [149:39]
Noteworthy Segments with Timestamps
- [23:41–26:14]: "Hannah the Stripper" with comic deep-dive on stripping, BackPage, financial life.
- [31:01–33:00]: “Bill Cosby” parodies—current events skewered.
- [43:49, 91:28]: “Rush Limbaugh” calls—satirical, drug-fueled rants.
- [87:54–91:00]: "White, Black, Latino or Other" – Race and criminal mischief, played for laughs.
- [139:44–142:33]: Debate: Why Texans keep so many old trucks, “it’s their horse.”
- [149:37–]: Study: Staring at women’s chests may help men live longer.
Tone and Language
- Atomic mix of blue-collar Texas/Southern humor, irreverent, “locker room” radio talk, satire, rapid-fire banter, and parody.
- Heavy on jokes, nicknames (“Bobbo,” “Uncle Norman,” “Goat Boy”), and mocking jabs at anyone and everyone—be it car dealers, politicians, musicians, or each other.
- Frequent double-entendres and NSFW analogies, but always leaning into the “good ol’ boy” radio persona.
For New Listeners
- If you like high-energy, unfiltered talk radio that flits seamlessly between car deals, pop culture, and irreverent parody, this is essential Saturday morning listening.
- Even the car business stuff is entertaining—live bids, banter, bizarre callers, and real numbers tossed around on air.
- The cast and characters (both real and performed) create a loose, “anything can happen” vibe.
- Skip if: You want polite, buttoned-down, slick FM morning fare—or if you’re easily offended.
Find More
- Show website: JohnClayWolf.com
- Car business: GiveMeTheVin.com
- Podcast: Search “The John Clay Wolfe Show” on PodBean.
- Call in next week for live car valuations or just to join the fun: 800-800-7234.