Podcast Summary: The John Clay Wolfe Show (#149)

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Powered by: GiveMeTheVIN.com

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, a raucous, free-wheeling Saturday morning staple, brings its signature blend of car buying talk, music banter, edgy comedy, real-life stories, and blunt discussions about current events. Broadcasting across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and beyond, the team fields listener car calls, riffs on pop culture, addresses recent controversies, and dives into heavier societal issues, all laced with camaraderie and irreverence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter & Summer is Here (00:39–02:34)

• The team marks the unofficial start of summer with Van Halen's “Summer Nights,” a long-running show tradition.
• Playful razzing about age and summer attire (flip-flops, short shorts), leading to jokes about global warming.
• The team introduces themselves: John Clay Wolfe (Host), J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, Turley (producer), DJ Pre K.

Notable Quote

“Chicks are wearing short shorts and spaghetti straps. I bet you have on flip flops. Let's see your nasty feet.”
— John Clay Wolfe (01:24)

2. Affiliates and Edgy Humor: Getting Back on Oklahoma Air (01:49–02:34)

• The show jokes about being taken off Oklahoma City air for controversial content, including “Indian jokes.”
• They describe a barter-based deal to get back on air, involving Bobbo visiting casinos for live remotes.

Memorable Moment

“We told one too many Indian jokes. We had to take two weeks off timeout. But Engine Joe finally put us in front of the tribunal… they're gonna make us pay. Do a little time.”
— John Clay Wolfe (01:49)

3. Pooty Tang & 90s Comedy Nostalgia (02:55–07:45)

• The team riffs on the cult movie “Pootie Tang,” its jive language, and its status as a satire. Attempts are made to “speak” in Pootie Tang dialogue.
• They debate the origins of similar comedy characters and their cultural impact.

Notable Exchange

“We might need to interview Pooty Tang.”
— John Clay Wolfe (05:02)

4. DJ Pre K’s Party Life (07:42–09:11)

• DJ Pre K describes the essential elements of a “Pre K party”: blunts, Hennessy, ladies, and rap music.
• Discussion over whether it’s cool for a musician to play his own tracks at a party, with references to Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney.

5. Call-in Fun: Early Morning “Drunk” Segment (09:12–11:42)

• The team welcomes their first “drunk caller” of the morning, a regular source of humor.
• The caller’s meandering conversation about being born in Wyoming, living in Texas, and not being from Oklahoma is met with trademark mockery.

Quote

“First drunk of the day. We've gotta love that. Early morning drunk.”
— John Clay Wolfe (11:19)

6. Promoting the Listener Party & Intra-Team Shenanigans (11:47–14:04)

• Plug for upcoming Bo & Jim Bash Listener Party (Sunday, June 10, Big Beat Dallas, Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX).
• Running joke about lost promos and Bobbo’s less-than-pro email habits.

Notable Quote

“You stacked [the promo] so hard, it was standing on top of each other. I mean, you had to be doing methamphetamine to keep up with the word tracks.”
— John Clay Wolfe (13:30)

7. School Shooting in Santa Fe, Texas – Serious Moment (14:28–15:08)

• The team takes a “Monday afternoon shout out” to South Texas, expressing sadness about a school shooting in Santa Fe.
• Brief commentary on “arming teachers with rocks" being unhelpful.

Memorable Quote

“That just broke my guts yesterday when I saw that school shooting … It’s just a gut wrencher.”
— John Clay Wolfe (14:31)

8. The Show’s Car-Buying Segments (Throughout show, e.g., 16:12, 31:16, 52:26+)

• Listeners call in to buy/sell vehicles, with JCW fielding offers in real-time.
• Notable recurring bits about high-mileage “junk” cars, quick-witted back-and-forth, and the technology behind givemethevin.com.
• Frequent reminders of the “We’ll beat your CarMax offer or pay you $100” promise.

Example (16:40)

“We love buying cars off of dead people…they don’t drive their cars much, they’re low miles per year, and they’re typically very nice.”
— John Clay Wolfe

9. Listener Call-ins: Technical Issues & Car Buying Humor (27:01, 31:16, 39:25+)

• Troubleshooting with listers from Baton Rouge about broadcast issues.
• Detailed negotiations on used car offers, teaching listeners about the retail/wholesale process.
• Candid explanations: “It's just old piece of junk, dude. Just throw it… Just walk out in the driveway, douche it down with gasoline and light a match and watch it and video it and put it on our website.” (40:54)

10. Listener Party, Fan Shoutouts, and Rural Car Market Insights (50:44, 51:29, 130:21)

• Shoutouts to fans in Muscle Shoals, Memphis, and beyond, showcasing the show's reach beyond its core markets.
• JCW explains the appeal of buying cars from vacation hotspots like Aspen, CO, and Palm Beach, FL: “The best used cars in the world are parked in garages at vacation homes in Aspen, Colorado.” (130:21)
• Fun promotion: offering t-shirts to the furthest listener (81:08).

11. “Jesus Commercial” Controversy (43:26–47:05, 64:44–70:02)

• Extensive segment on the blowback received from a comedic “Jesus” GiveMeTheVIN commercial.
• Debate over satire, religious sensitivity, and how different markets react to edgy content.
• The team reads and discusses alternately offended and amused feedback, then riffs on potential new religious satire spots featuring Buddha, Muhammad, and L. Ron Hubbard—the consensus: too edgy for air.

Notable Quotes

“Who has the naming rights to Jesus Christ? … If the churches can use Jesus as an endorsement deal, maybe we can.”
— John Clay Wolfe (44:41, 65:01)

“That one’s not approved. That one is offensive to me.”
— John Clay Wolfe on the proposed Jesus revision (70:02)

12. Heated Debate: School Shootings, Gun Control, and Teacher Armament (83:24–97:24)

• Highly engaged call-in segment on whether teachers should be armed following the Santa Fe shooting (both pro and con).
• Listeners weigh in with regional and personal perspectives, with themes including Second Amendment rights, armed guards, mental health, and real-life logistics.

Highlight

“Do teachers need to pack heat, do you think?”
— John Clay Wolfe (85:43)
“No guns in school. That’s a bad idea. Somebody’s gonna mess around getting shot, especially by a teacher. That’d make it worse.”
— Thomas in Wichita Falls (94:30)

13. Running Gags & Notable Character Moments (throughout)

• Recurring bits about Bobbo’s “hooker TV” story (23:13–24:32), Roy’s car pickups and feuds (120:04+), technical gaffes, and affectionate smack-talk among the team.
• Celebrity impersonations: Keith Richards, Rush Limbaugh, Johnny Manziel, and bits referencing their quirks and real-life events.
• Bobbo’s ongoing saga with his therapist (“Dr. Laura”) and moving arrangements, eliciting both jokes and light introspection on mental health.

Notable Quotes

“My therapist is telling me to quit listening to you. It sounds like I’m a negative influence in his life.”
— Bobbo (105:03)

“If you see a little guy in flip flops … showering [at River Crest Country Club], he’s on me.”
— John Clay Wolfe (35:07)

14. Edgy Satire & Lines Not Crossed

• The crew spontaneously writes additional “endorsement” spots (Buddha, Muhammad, L. Ron Hubbard), debates explicitness and taste on air, and sets boundaries for what they’ll air—even as they push against them for laughs.

15. Closing Out — Cars, Jams, and Motivation (117:01+)

• Personal updates: John stops drinking, focusing on health and work.
• Stories of car buying adventures, family life, and the satisfaction (and quirks) of finding “cream puff” low-mile cars, especially in rural and vacation markets.
• Show ends with more listener calls and plugs for the show’s ongoing events, t-shirts, and future episodes.

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• “Just walk out in the driveway, douche it down with gasoline and light a match and watch it and video it and put it on our website…”
  — John Clay Wolfe (40:54)

• “That just broke my guts yesterday when I saw that school shooting in our listener… It's just a gut wrencher.”
  — John Clay Wolfe (14:31)

• “Who gives a damn about the royal wedding? It is not I.”
  — John Clay Wolfe (36:58)

• “I don't make the news. I just report it. My name is John Clay Wolf. I buy cars on the radio and I tell truths about Bobbo. We'll be back in a minute.”
  — John Clay Wolfe (25:59)

• “Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean you can’t have a sense of humor.”
  — John Clay Wolfe (69:25)

Significant Timestamps

• School shooting discussion / serious moment: 14:28–15:08, 43:25–47:05, 83:24–97:24
• Listener party promotion / stream info: 11:47–14:04, 50:44–52:08
• “Jesus” spot controversy: 43:26–47:05, 64:44–70:02
• Car-buying negotiation examples: 16:12, 31:16, 52:26, 79:21, 94:27, 106:31
• Fun anecdotes & celebrity bits: 59:05 (Wild Kingdom), 103:15 (Keith Richards), 134:40 (Johnny Manziel), 113:16 (Rush Limbaugh)
• Bobbo’s therapist and mental health banter: 104:08-106:09

Tone & Style

• Outrageous, honest, and brash, matching the “sex, drugs, and rock & roll” ethos.
• Candid about politics, religion, substance use, and mental health, but with self-deprecating humor.
• Unfiltered language and inside jokes among hosts.
• Direct engagement with fans and critics alike.

Final Thoughts

This episode exemplifies “The John Clay Wolfe Show”’s unique blend of bawdy humor, car expertise, and social commentary. The team navigates from irreverent comedy and inside radio jokes to heartfelt responses to tragic events, unafraid of controversy and always ready to laugh at themselves and the world around them.
Listener calls and event promotions give a sense of community, while the Jesus spot controversy and Santa Fe school shooting offer moments of cultural reflection. All in all, episode #149 is a wild ride through the landscape of American talk radio, as only JCW and team can do.