The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #151 Recap

Date: June 2, 2018 (Aired: February 13, 2026)
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Regulars & Crew: Bobbo, Turley, JD (Out this week; recurring phone-ins), DJ PreK
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Episode Overview

This week’s episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show finds the crew juggling cars, comedy, and chaos as they expand their affiliate reach to Las Vegas. The team keeps things loose (and often irreverent), riffing on sports mishaps, pop culture scandals, and the weird world of buying and selling cars live on air. The show’s recurring themes of family dysfunction, FCC-dodging humor, and bursts of rock nostalgia remain front-and-center, alongside a running feud between John and Bobbo over show production "campiness."

Highlights & Key Segments

1. Behind-the-Scenes Drama: Technical & Production Snafus

[03:24, 32:16, ~61:00 & throughout]

• Las Vegas Launch Woes: The crew struggles to confirm their show’s on-air status in Las Vegas, blaming “Tree” the engineer for technical hiccups.
• Bobbo as New Program Director: Tension simmers (and explodes) between John and Bobbo over show intros and production choices, with John pushing for “deeper cuts” and less “camp.”
  • Notable Exchange:
    • John: “Normal stations do the intros like you did. And I want to be better than normal.” (116:14)
    • Bobbo: “You don't have to worry about peripheral stuff like that, John.” (117:12)

2. Sports Recap: NBA Finals Blunder

[05:44 – 07:47]

• A dissection of J.R. Smith’s infamous gaffe during the NBA Finals (Cavs vs. Warriors) where, not aware the game was tied, Smith ran out the clock after an offensive rebound.
  • Quote:
    • John: “That’s a hard way to learn math. Are you kidding me, Turley?” (06:39)
  • The gang riffs on sports “bonehead” moments and the viral meme fallout.

3. Live Car Bids & Wild Calls

(Scattered throughout; e.g., 08:03, 12:43, 35:28, 84:41, 92:48, 103:18)

• Listeners from across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Houston, Las Vegas, and beyond call in to get quick price quotes on vehicles, with John providing offers in his signature blunt style.

  • Running gags about high-mileage “junkers,” the importance of sending car photos, and “boob jobs” (vehicle modifications).

• Notable Call:

  • Melanie, trying to unload a high-mileage Lexus:
    • John: “If you were 103, I wouldn’t be spending a bunch of money on your ass trying to get y’all in love with me. But if I…” (08:37)

• Lighthearted exchanges even during grim topics (e.g., a caller discussing her mother’s recent car accident, 50:03).

4. Roseanne Barr, Samantha Bee & Cancel Culture

[16:07 – 18:15, & revisited with 'Rush Limbaugh' @68:03 onward]

• The crew dives into Roseanne Barr’s firing after her racist tweet, comparing it to other comedy controversies:

  • John: “I can’t believe that they canceled…they finally have a hit and they kill it over something that…that, wow, man, that scares me.” (16:26)
  • Turley: “I don’t remember Dave Chappelle ever comparing Valerie Jarrett to a primate.” (16:57)
  • Bobbo: “[About Roseanne]: I mean, I can’t say I’m gonna miss her…” (18:40)

• Samantha Bee’s insult toward Ivanka Trump is also debated ("feckless c—you next Tuesday"), with John emphasizing the double standards of TV outrage.

• Rush Limbaugh’s Call-in Bit:

  • “Maybe we should have seen this coming with Roseanne Barr…She’s jabbing Valerie Jarrett in a somewhat racial undertone, but…I understand they’re friends.” (69:35)

5. Live Listener Party Promotion & Sponsor Shout-outs

[04:48, 30:00, recapped before nearly every break]

• Listener Party Details:
  • Date: Sunday, June 10th
  • Location: Alamo Drafthouse in Irving (next to the Toyota Music Factory)
  • Reason: “JCW show listener appreciation party” for Dallas-Fort Worth fans, with T-shirt & ticket giveaways, drinks, food, and possible appearances from concert acts (Tesla, Joan Jett, Stix).
• Repeated push for listeners to register at johnclaywolf.com.

6. Music, Nostalgia & Rock ‘n’ Roll

[29:07, 33:16, 39:44, 39:51, 53:03]

• Heated rankings of Tesla/Styx/Joan Jett, with John repeatedly insisting Tesla deserves top billing ("Tesla’s better than Stix and Joan Jett!” — 29:11).
• A run of classic rock tunes and banter over “good taste in music” for nationwide affiliates; Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles jokes abound.
  • Turley: “Why would you do that on the spot? Dance for me, monkey.” (36:29)

7. Running Comedy Bits & Show Inside Jokes

(Throughout)

• White, Black, Latino or Other: DJ PreK hosts a segment profiling a “public pool leg shaving” incident (90:08), group guesses the perpetrator’s ethnicity, landing on “white trash.”
• Copious Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles jokes—pushing the envelope on “bad taste” humor, usually self-aware (“The Stevie Wonder Ray Charles jokes are in good taste; the Helen T. Keller jokes pushing it.” – John, 45:41).
• Self-satire on being “campy,” “doing the Lord's work” (mocking televangelists and their airplane fundraising: “If you can get closer to the heavens, you could pay more for these cars…” – 54:30).

8. Family, Dysfunction, and Personal Tales

[131:18–134:35]

• John shares deeply personal stories of family financial dynamics—paying for siblings, student loans, and his late mother, interweaving humor with moments of candor.
  • “You want somebody to hate your guts? Give them $100 every Tuesday for six months. Then one Tuesday, don’t give it to them…” (133:07)

Memorable Quotes, Banter & Classic Moments

• “You know, you’ve got that age and you want 64…Sometimes you want to do what, though?” – John (01:54)
• “Why the hell are we on in Port A, are we?” – John, blown away by the network's reach (62:08)
• “If you’re gonna be a bear, be a great grizzly…Not 500, 10 grand.” – John on borrowing money (134:24)
• “Love will find a way. Love is what? Find a way. Love will find a way.” – John, singing Tesla (29:54)
• “I just wanted to make sure you knew you were back. Bobbo is back, everybody!” – John, after a producer roast (118:15)

Notable Segments by Timestamp

| Topic/Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|--------------| | NBA Finals/J.R. Smith Blunder | 05:44–07:47 | | Roseanne Firing Discussion & Rush Limbaugh bit | 16:07–18:15; 68:03 onward | | White, Black, Latino or Other (leg shaving) | 90:08 | | Tesla/Styx/Joan Jett lineup debate & party promo| 29:07, 39:44, 53:03 | | John's family money stories | 131:18–134:35| | Listener Call: High-mileage Lexus | 08:03 | | Listener Call: Emotional sale post-mother’s accident | 50:03 | | Listener Party Details (repeated) | 04:48, 30:00, 84:08 | | Stevie Wonder/Ray Charles joke run | 36:28–37:18 |

Tone & Language

The show’s language is brash, direct, and often irreverent, blending Texas charm, caustic wit, and just enough self-deprecation to keep things from being mean-spirited. They willingly cross lines for laughs, but regularly note (sometimes with exasperation) how those lines are always moving in a “cancel culture” America.

For New Listeners

If you’re new to the show (especially in Vegas), here’s what to expect:

• A wild, fast-paced blend of car buying/negotiation live on air
• Unfiltered takes on pop culture and sports
• Roving arguments and banter between host and crew about bits, music, and show style
• Irreverent humor—sometimes groan-worthy, often aimed at themselves
• Audience participation, local shout-outs, and plenty of shameless plugs for cars, T-shirts, and upcoming parties

To join the ride (or sell your car):

• Listener party details, giveaway info, and show recap at johnclaywolf.com
• Car appraisals, job opportunities, and more at givemethevin.com

Final Word:
As John summarizes their appeal:
“Our show’s about…anything as long as it won’t get us fined by the FCC.” (Episode tagline)