The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #148 (05/12/18)

Air Date: February 13, 2026
Podcast Description: The John Clay Wolfe Show powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com – a raucous, freewheeling, irreverent talkfest about cars, life, rock & roll, and, as always, pushing the limits of what the FCC will allow. This episode features the regular cast: John Clay Wolfe (host), JD Ryan, Bobbo, DJ Pre K, Uncle Norman, and plenty of listeners calling in with cars (and stories) for sale.

Episode Overview

This episode is a wild ride through car bidding, rock concert reviews, candid team drama, and open talk about addiction. The hosts and callers keep the pace funny, unpredictable, and honest. Cars are bought over the phone at breakneck speed, band members get roasted, old family stories are dredged up, and listeners become the “jury” about what to do with an employee who goes on a multi-day bender.

Main Themes:

• The chaotic camaraderie of the GiveMeTheVIN team
• The intersection of workplace issues and personal struggles (addiction, family, accountability)
• Candid commentary about rock & roll, car culture, and American life

Key Discussion Points & Memorable Segments

1. Roommate Drama & Adulting Woes

[01:13–04:08]

• Bobbo tries to convince DJ Pre K to move into an affordable downtown apartment, only for Pre K to back out last-minute.
• The team jokes about Pre K still living with his mom.
  • “Pre K is still breastfeeding now on me.” – John Clay Wolfe [04:02]
• Banter about whiskey/red wine “budgets” and the cost of living solo.
• Light roasting about irritable moods due to quitting drinking.

2. Lifestyle Changes & Sobriety Talk

[06:08–06:37]

• John Clay Wolfe details a challenge to stop drinking beer to lose weight.
  • “I went on a fast from May 1st to July 4th... just quit drinking, you know, 40 beers a week, and I bet something happens.” – John Clay Wolfe [06:21]
• The rest of the crew considers the impact, with a mixture of mockery and real support.

3. Listener Event Promotion: The Listener Party

[07:01–09:56]

• The crew promotes a “thousand seventeenth” listener party to celebrate show milestones.
• Location: Toyota Music Factory, Dallas, June 10th, 3–5 p.m.
• Free show t-shirts for early registrants on johnclaywolf.com.
  • “We do have fresh t-shirts being made... exclusive 10 17th.” – JD Ryan [08:45]
• Warm, community-building banter about meeting fans and past events.

4. Live Car Bidding & Caller Antics

[09:48–17:25 and throughout]

• John and team bid on listener cars live, blending serious business with humor and gentle insults.
  • “You geeked it all out.” – John about a modded Cadillac CTS-V [10:04]
  • “What buys it, 27 or 26? ... I'll take your car for 27. And I'll go on a date with your ex-wife!” – John Clay Wolfe [10:59]
• Running jokes about vetting deals based on pictures of the car... and sometimes the wife.
  • “Let me see the pictures of the wife and the wrangler. And if you have nudes, you need to send those too...” – John Clay Wolfe [16:26]
• The crew's casual take on high-mileage vehicles, domestic disputes, and “signature” moves by car owners.

5. Life, Law, and “Duck Under the Hood”

[20:00–24:37]

• Bobbo and JD riff on Texas gun law, going to NRA conventions, and selling rifles (with much misinformation).
• A recurring “duck under the hood” story spirals into absurdity — a pet duck (Patrice) survives getting caught in a Chevy engine while the team discusses literal and figurative fates of “old yeller” animals.

6. Rock Concert Recaps: Good, Bad & Skynyrd

[27:24–33:45; 37:43–38:59]

• John recaps taking his kids to the Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company show.
  • “Nothing like going to a pot smoking concert with three children.” – John Clay Wolfe [14:13]
  • “Paul Rogers sounds good. They were better than Lynyrd Skynyrd... Skynyrd is a tribute band now.” – John Clay Wolfe [14:43]
• Discussion about the “realness” of current Skynyrd, what’s lost when original members die, and why new generations still love old rock.
• John’s daughter asks honestly: “Dad, have you ever smoked pot at a concert?” – [33:16]
• Calls out the difference in attitude/presence between the Van Zant brothers.

7. Internal Crisis: Confronting Addiction at Work

[47:11–88:17; multiple segments between 47:11–88:44]

The Show’s Emotional Core:

• Robert, a recently-promoted car buyer, goes on a multi-day bender, misses work, and doesn’t communicate.
• John brings the issue to the show, walking through honest, at times tough, conversations.
  • “If your wife needs to drive you to work, then maybe you’re not ready to come back yet... If you’re too drunk to drive, then you’re too drunk to work.” – John Clay Wolfe [47:58]
  • “How do you get so drunk you forget to call? … That’s drunk beyond an area I can comprehend.” – John Clay Wolfe [50:09]
• Panel (team) and listeners weigh in with votes: Should Robert keep his job? Many listeners share their stories of addiction, recovery, relapses, and tough love.
  • “You spanked the monkey once. You will spank it again.” – Uncle Norman [68:33]
  • “He has this one thing, and he’s getting over it.” – Robert’s wife, Stephanie, urging for empathy [81:54]
• John ultimately gives Robert one more chance, the process aired openly as accountability and support.

8. Another “Intervention” for Joe (Young Buyer)

[119:10–128:41]

• Another GiveMeTheVIN buyer, Joe (26), is called out for “no-call, no-shows,” and struggles with alcohol and family trauma (sister’s leukemia).
• John pushes back against the excuses, urging Joe to get out of his own way and use his talent.
  • “How am I supposed to manage this place if I’m letting you do this?” – John Clay Wolfe [123:08]
• Suggestions, empathy, and tough advice (pick up a hobby, hit the gym, write music) fill the segment.
• Listeners vote again – keep Joe and under what conditions.

9. Comic Relief: Randy the Chipmunk, White/Black/Latino/Other, and Nut Nonprofits

[103:12–106:32; 139:49–149:29]

• Randy the Chipmunk brings surreal animal “updates” and wit about nuts, nonprofit scams, and general life wisdom.
• Regular “White, Black, Latino or Other?” segment, guessing the ethnicity of a repeat bank robber in Cleveland. Team bounces between stereotypes for comic effect.
  • Answer? Black. [148:57]
• Discussion on TV and pop culture; whether “Good Times” could air now, retro TV favorites, and the democratization (and overproduction) of content.

10. Final Notes and Listener Interplay

• The episode closes with more car bids, reminders to attend the Dallas event (pre-register for t-shirts at johnclaywolf.com), and a sneak preview at upcoming expansion into California radio markets.
  • “We’ve got cleared on seven stations out there...” – John [153:40]
• Throughout, listeners are more than a peanut gallery – they’re the show’s interactive moral compass, participating in real team decisions.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Skynyrd:
  “The passion, the sex appeal, the soul. He doesn’t have that cockiness. Ronnie Van Zant used to take that stage with this attitude… he’s just like, I’ll kick all y’alls asses and screw all y’alls women right now.” – John Clay Wolfe [30:53]
• On addiction:
  “There’s one thing worse than being single and bored. Single, bored and broke.” – John Clay Wolfe [124:45]
• Listener wisdom:
  “You spanked the monkey once. You will spank it again.” – Uncle Norman [68:33]
• On TV now vs. then:
  “Now, it’s like podcasts or something… Where do they get the money to produce all these shows? And who the hell is watching them?” – John Clay Wolfe [150:13]

Useful Timestamps for Major Segments

• Roommate drama / Pre K moves out: [01:13–04:08]
• Drinking: weight loss and quitting: [06:08–06:37]
• Listener party promotion: [07:01–09:56]
• Concert reviews (Skynyrd, Bad Company): [27:24–33:45], [37:43–38:59]
• Robert’s bender, vote lines open: [47:11–88:44 (various)]
• Joe’s workplace intervention: [119:10–128:41]
• Comic interludes (Randy / nuts / ethnicity game): [103:12–106:32], [139:49–149:29]
• California syndication news / close: [153:37–154:07]

Tone and Language

The tone is raw, unscripted, and frequently irreverent—a mix of camaraderie, ball-busting humor, and real talk. The hosts veer comfortably from jokes about whiskey budgets and rock star hair to heartfelt discussions about addiction and second chances, maintaining a balance of empathy and sarcasm.

For Newcomers / Summary Value

This episode is emblematic of “The John Clay Wolfe Show”: equal parts live auto-trading spectacle, barroom banter, confessional radio, and crowd-sourced life advice. If you’ve never listened before, expect rapid-fire car offers, raunchy humor, and unfiltered realness with a lot of heart. Listeners aren’t just an audience—they shape the action.

Skip the ads; don’t skip the drama, the jokes, or the chance to weigh in on someone’s future.