The John Clay Wolfe Show

Episode #150 – A Wild Memorial Day Ride
Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-hosts: J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, DJ Pre K
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Episode Overview

This Memorial Day weekend episode delivers the John Clay Wolfe Show’s signature mayhem: car deals on the fly, banter about relationships, life, music, and the occasional off-color prank. Broadcasting with the energy of a rock tour bus, John and crew juggle stories from listeners, poke fun at themselves, riff on gender roles, and anchor it all around live car appraisals and an upcoming listener party. If you want truck talk, real-life war stories, Memorial Day reflections, or to hear a chipmunk talk about picking up weed at Steely Dan concerts, this episode has you covered.

Key Highlights and Discussion Points

1. The Steely Dan Revelation and Concert Recaps

• Steely Dan Band Name:

  • Bobbo reveals (00:51) the band is named for a "steam-powered marital aid" (as referenced in William Burroughs’ Naked Lunch).
    • Quote:
      • “A Steely Dan, code word for a dildy. A dildo. A fake... the band is named after a sex toy?” — John (01:38)
      • “Yes, but a very obscure one... Now you’ve ruined Steely Dan.” — Bobbo (02:15)

• Concert Aftermath:

  • Bobbo and Randy the Chipmunk recap picking up debris (and weed) at the Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers concert.
    • “We wasn’t ready for the Steely Dan crowd... this is a perfect demonstration of why some people call marijuana a gateway drug.” — Randy the Chipmunk (85:12)

2. Car Deals, Listener Stories & Dealer Banter

• Rapid-Fire Appraisals:

  • The signature: listeners call in with vehicles, John and co. appraise/offer live (Jeep Wrangler, Camaro, Corvette, F150s, etc), mixing hardware talk with humor and haggling.

• Car Psychology:

  • Much time is devoted to the psychology of car buyers, car dealers, and (especially) car sellers under pressure from ex-spouses or life changes.
    • Notable Quote:
      • “It’s hard for a truck not to be worth a thousand dollars if it’ll pass inspection no matter what year.” — John (27:55)
      • “When you buy the cheap cars, they whack you real hard in the head, like the Kia.” — John (31:08)

3. The “Lazy Spouse” and Family Roles Thread

• John launches a rant against wives calling husbands lazy, which spirals into audience confessions and laughs about household politics.

  • Quote:
    • “I think we need to have a march against women being mean to their men.” — John (04:24)
    • “You go 90 miles an hour, 99% of the time. Maybe when you sleep, you stop.” — J.D. (04:48)
    • “Where’s our thanks, man? It’s a bit called the ‘Big Piece of Chicken.’ Because daddy gets the big piece of chicken.” — John (29:45)

• Perspective from Both Sides:

  • Calls from both husbands (overworked, underappreciated) and wives (managing “lazy” husbands, resetting expectations).
  • Notable story: a listener with cancer whose wife calls him lazy, leading John to reflect and offer help with the man’s car restoration (13:26, 14:26).

4. “Black, White, Latino, or Other” Game

• DJ Pre K unveils a story about a woman who, due to a tattoo typo, changes her child’s name from Kevin to “Kelvin.”
  • Hilarity ensues as John, Bobbo, and J.D. debate the likely ethnicity based on naming conventions and end up way off:
    • “Y’all off today, man. It’s Joanna Sandstrom from Sweden. A white woman.” — Caller (24:19)
    • Classic Dissection: intense, irreverent, and ultimately wrong.

5. Strange Tales: Divorce, Fights, and Carny Employees

• Dealer Drama:
  • Suzanne calls in with a wild divorce revenge story involving a Ram Charger, a car lot fight, and some Fort Worth car dealer lore (41:46).
• Employee Antics:
  • John cracks down on “Strip Club DJ” for endangering a driver during a risky car pickup.
    • “If she would have swerved out and hit oncoming traffic... we’d be out of business, dude.” — John (141:52)

6. Listener Party & Show Expansion

• Excitement for the June 10th listener party in Dallas at “Big Beat Dallas,” with T-shirt giveaways and promises of more affiliate markets (Vegas launch teased repeatedly).
  • “It’ll be our thousandth and seventeenth show. The podcast goes up at two or one. Remember you can stream the show at john claywolf.com.” — John (107:54)

7. Classic Prank Calls

• Bobbo’s classic prank calls return, including the infamous Reverend booking a Chinese restaurant for a church party (80:46).

  • Parody Quote:
    • “We thought we would represent the three wise men... one part broccoli beef, one part Mongolian spare rib...” — “Reverend” Bobbo (80:48)

• Cable Sales Call:

  • Bobbo trolls the Charter Cable sales rep about the Penthouse Channel (66:39).

8. Gonzo Wisdom, Memorial Day, and Oddball News

• Memorial Day Reflection:
  • The team pauses for a moment to acknowledge servicemen and the meaning of Memorial Day.
    • “Now, Memorial Day, we memorialize those who have died in service... it’s a solemn deal.” — Bobbo (79:00)
• Life Advice and Philosophy:
  • John, J.D., and Bobbo crack wise on relationships, child labor, manufactured names, Alexa mishaps, and the pros and cons of buying $50,000 luxury cars that will soon be worth $2,000.
  • “Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. Come on now!” — John (142:54)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• On Steely Dan's Band Name:

  • “So the band is named after a sex toy?” — John (02:10)
  • “Yes, but a very obscure one. Most people don’t know that. So thanks. Now you’ve ruined Steely Dan.” — Bobbo (02:15)

• On Family & Gender Roles:

  • “I think we need to have a march against women being mean to their men.” — John (04:24)
  • “You go 90 miles an hour, 99% of the time. Maybe when you sleep, you stop.” — J.D. (04:48)

• Listener with Cancer, On His Bucket List:

  • “What’s on your bucket list? — John (13:41)
    • “To finish with a car I’m building.” — Caller (13:47)

• On the “Kevin/Kelvin” Naming Story:

  • “I have never known a white man named Kelvin in my life.” — John (23:01)
  • “Y’ all off today, man. It’s Joanna Sandstrom from Sweden. A white woman.” — Caller (24:19)

• On Car Dealers and Relationships:

  • “He kept letting this broad drive my car... I followed her back to his small dealership, and when she pulled in and parked, I took my Ram Charger and just blew the back end of that car out.” — Suzanne (41:43)

• Risky Car Pickup Drama:

  • “If she would have swerved out and hit oncoming traffic and killed her and killed the people in the car, we’d be out of business, dude.” — John to “Strip Club DJ” (141:52)

• On Memorial Day:

  • “We memorialize those who have died in service... it’s a solemn deal.” — Bobbo (79:00)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:38–02:24 — Steely Dan Name Origin & Band Banter
• 03:34–03:50 — First Car Deal of the Day
• 04:24–06:03 — “Lazy Husband” Rant & Family Politics
• 13:21–14:38 — Listener with Cancer Seeks Help Finishing Car
• 17:17–24:19 — “Black, White, Latino or Other” Kevin/Kelvin Game
• 41:43–43:51 — Suzanne’s Divorce, Car-Lot Revenge Story
• 60:47–61:33 — “Strip Club DJ” and Dangerous Car Pickup Recap
• 65:16–66:02 — Praise for the Podcast, Classic Prank Calls Preview
• 80:46–83:06 — Reverend Prank Call to Chinese Restaurant
• 79:00–79:59 — Memorial Day Reflection
• 104:07–104:58 — Bobbo’s Sober Steely Dan Experience
• 141:24–141:47 — John Reprimands “Strip Club DJ” Live
• 148:12–148:52 — Memorial Day Closing Reflection

Tone & Style

The show maintains its rowdy, male-centric, irreverently honest tone—no subject is too random, offbeat, or taboo, as long as the FCC won’t fine them. Car selling talk is fast and surprisingly educational, popping seamlessly into detours about marriage, music, pranks, and middle-aged existential dread. The hosts' rapport is quick, the listeners candid, and the comedic timing rooted in playful self-deprecation.

Final Thoughts

This episode has something for every gearhead, prankster, and radio nostalgia hound. With fast car deals, unpredictable stories, and comic relief for every moment of sincerity, The John Clay Wolfe Show embodies Southern shock jock radio—loving, lewd, sarcastic, and often (but not always) wise.

Want to sell a car, debate family roles, or just laugh at stories about chipmunks getting high at concerts? This Memorial Day episode is for you.

For More:

• Listener party info, car selling details, and the show’s podcast archive:
  • johnclaywolf.com
  • givemethevin.com

“If you’re curious, just go to the website. GiveMeTheEven.com and the computer will bid it. If you want to sell it, call into the show.” — John (103:07)