The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #155 (06.30.18)

Broadcast Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Podcast Theme: Lively, fast-paced talk about cars, sports, sex, drugs, rock & roll, and whatever else won’t get them fined by the FCC – all with irreverent comedy and candid personality.

Episode Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a whirlwind of wild storytelling, car bidding, blunt social commentary, and hilarious bits, with the regular crew riffing on cars, the opioid crisis, political correctness in comedy, sports gossip, and first-hand tales from strip clubs to soccer stadiums.

The show's unfiltered, conversational structure weaves together sharp-edged humor, listener calls, celebrity impersonations, and "find-a-better-bit" brainstorming — all while fielding live car offers and keeping the show's biting edge.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Opening Banter, Diets, and Lottery (01:33–03:38)

• Bobbo jokes about his new diet plan (“red wine and Cheese Nips”), mocks small-town lottery culture and the “poor people tax.”
  • "I'm going to write a diet book about Cheese Nips. Yeah. Red wine and Cheese Nips. And the occasional English muffin breakfast. The Bobo Diet. Dear Lord, I'm gonna make a million dollars this deal!" – Bobbo (02:07)
• JD describes his retirement plan as “the lottery,” leading to some teasing about scratching tickets and bad luck.

2. Bit Controversy & Brainstorming New 'Guess the Criminal' Game (04:00–07:57)

• The crew discusses the ‘Black, White, Latino or Other’ bit, now under review for political correctness, especially regarding border issues.
  • Jokes about whether it's offensive, with Pre K (DJ Pre K) and others riffing on the oddness of radio sensitivities.
• They brainstorm alternatives:
  • “Trailer Park, Ghetto, Barrio or Cave”
  • “Alcohol, Coke, Pot or Other” (drugs)
  • Lighthearted debate about the distinctions between coke, crack, and who uses them.
  • “What are you on?” emerges as a potential new title.
• [07:29] “If he’s wealthy and white...you’re going with the coke, and if he’s in the ghetto, you’re going with crack...and if it’s the country, it’s dope or meth.” – John

3. Pharmaceutical Opioid Crisis: Preacher-Style Rant (14:10–15:58)

• Bobbo launches a passionate, satirical preacher-style rant about pharmaceutical companies and opioid addiction.
  • “It was the jingle jangle of the heroin in the bottle brought you courtesy of the George Bush administration and big pharmaceutical. The big pharmaceutical is making a hundred thousand dollars a day in every city in this land selling you heroin.” – Bobbo as 'Reverend' (14:49)
• Crew discusses how legal opioid prescriptions are “heroin in a pill.”

4. Buying and Selling Cars On-Air (16:20 Onwards, throughout)

• GiveMeTheVIN.com centerpiece: listeners call in to get live bids. John’s car expertise and deadpan wit keep these segments lively.
  • Example: On a 98 Cadillac Deville: “I have one black dealer in Arkansas that likes these...I think he’ll pay 600. God, he thinks I’m kidding.... Like, is there no ghetto in Dallas or Austin or Houston?” – John (21:02)
• Deals with everything from hot rods to luxury BMWs and lifted trucks; plenty of jokes about depreciation, car culture, and region-specific preferences.

5. Rock, Sports, and Celebrity Commentary

a. Preacher Jet Scams & Private Jets (17:22–19:42)

• Jabs at televangelist Jesse Duplantis for asking followers to “believe” him a $60 million jet into existence.
  • “He said he hadn’t got it yet. Nobody sees. He went on and said, I didn’t ask nobody to give me no money. I wanted them to believe the jet into existence.” – JD (18:57)
• John rails on preachers who exploit followers for donations, with behind-the-scenes stories about money flowing back from Africa.

b. NBA Gossip (31:13–34:09)

• Why LeBron didn't win MVP, prospects of him joining Lakers, Mavs, or Sixers, and Mark Cuban presidential ambitions.
  • “So Cuban recruits LeBron, Mavericks win the world championship in Dallas again...Then he would catch that wave...and he might have a chance.” – John (33:27)

6. Stripper Stories, Zoo Mischief & Family Antics (24:07–28:20)

• “Hannah the Stripper” shares tales from her circuit (Oklahoma dance clubs and zoos) with her nephew Pinky, including a story about getting monkeys to throw bananas and accidentally causing a zoo evacuation.
  • “The lion got out! Help! The lion got out!” – as Pinky pranks OKC Zoo, evacuates 440 people.
• “I just don’t think you’re cut out to be a mom, Hannah. – John (28:18)

7. Political Correctness, Race & Language Games (37:32–41:51)

• Light but honest talk about sensitivities in language: Can you still say ‘Mexicans’ on the radio?
• Tony Romo’s “Mexican identity” and grade school bullying, brought to life with a guest voice imitating his dad, Romero Diaz.
  • “When a person comes from the Mexico, they are a Mexican.” – Romero Diaz (38:33)
• Banter about cafeteria “Taco Tuesdays,” Chef Boyardee, and what constitutes a ‘honky’ in schoolyard slang.

8. Opioids, Fake Games & Rush Limbaugh Parody (44:53–47:18, 73:54–77:03)

• Recurring Limbaugh parodies, with Bobbo playing a slurring, drunk Rush ("I've had about, I don't know, a dozen or so margaritas, countless shots...") giving fake political commentary and “Supreme Court picks.”
  • “My top three list... Number three, Judge Judy Scheinman. Number two, Randy Jackson... And my number one choice: Wapner.” – "Rush Limbaugh" (76:17)

9. 'What Drug Was He On?' Game Launch (64:34, 95:27–99:08)

• The crew tests out renaming and relaunching the controversial criminal guessing bit as “booze, meth, weed, or other?”
• (65:00) Example: “Authorities say a man who is attempting to have relations with the tailpipe of a car...” [Correct answer: Booze, BAC .35.]
  • “We know one thing, it’s a good old-fashioned drunk.” (65:55)
• Later, they try to hybridize various “guess the demographic/drug” bits, using news stories for wild speculation and laughs.

10. Rock & Comedy Reviews: Eagles Concert, Vince Gill, and Satanic Bargains (52:07–56:08)

• Bobbo and John review seeing the Eagles in concert with Vince Gill & Glenn Frey’s son.
  • “Vince Gill is a better Eagle than Glenn was.” – John (54:43)
• They riff that Don Henley made a Faustian deal with Satan for the band's current status.

11. Listener Calls & Car Bids – Comedy Gold in the Details

• The heart of the show is unflagging: John’s blend of inventory expertise with psych ward-meets-used-car-lot banter.
  • “You did it to yourself. You knew it was coming. I’d rather have a case of the clap. Because that’s something I can get rid of. I can’t sell a 08 Grand Prix with 150.” – John (122:24)
  • On strip club regulars: “My friend at the Arkansas dealer, and he’s like holding up 500...like, take his five and like if no one bids against him, all you got is five.” – John (21:02)

12. Family and Internet Culture: Logan Paul, YouTube, and Kid Rap (108:03–113:46)

• John’s son, Nolan (age 9), is in studio, sharing his YouTube idols (Logan Paul) and debuting his own rap lyrics for DJ Pre K to critique.
  • “My girl told me to go down below while I’m driving in this snow...” – Nolan (111:05)
• John laments YouTube’s influence and seeks advice from DJ Pre K, who jokes his own parents tried to rescue him from “bad” rap by giving him Parliament Funkadelic CDs.

13. Final Hour: Hipsters, Netflix, and Kid Controls (137:01–144:48)

• Candid talk about gentrification, hipster city life (Magnolia in Fort Worth), and the importance of balancing exposure when raising kids in a digital world.
• Strong opinions on Netflix upending Hollywood distribution models and the appeal of classic TV like Battlestar Galactica and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

14. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "[On preachers with jets] He's just selling them a tollway to heaven. – John (20:05)
• "Trailer, trailer park, barrio, ghetto or cave. Yeah, I like that." – John (04:47)
• "The point is, I just don’t. I want my kid to be a kid as long as he can." – John, on raising kids in the YouTube age (115:42)
• “If you're a man and you're lactose intolerant, why would you ever bring that up to another man?” – John (113:29)
• "You know, my shitty life. Two BMWs. They're both paid for and I'm gonna get a Lamborghini. I have three houses on the coast of California. But this life—" – John mocking a caller (158:51)
• “I just figured you’d play video games in the other room like you always do. Not sitting here and listening to this.” – John to his son Nolan (105:42)

Highlighted Timestamps

• Diet & Lottery Comedy (02:07)
• Bit PC Controversy (04:00–07:57)
• Opioid Rant, Preacher Style (14:10–15:58)
• Preacher Jet Grift (18:57, 20:05)
• Eagles Review (54:43)
• Booze, Meth, Weed, or Other (Game) (64:34, 95:27)
• Tony Romo’s Cafeteria Story (38:33–41:51)
• Rush Limbaugh Parody (44:53–47:18, 73:54–77:03)
• Hannah & Pinky Zoo Story (24:21–28:20)
• Car Bidding Comedy (21:02, 122:24)
• Nolan’s Kid Rap (111:05)
• Netflix upending Hollywood (143:03–144:48)

Tone and Language

• Bold, irreverent, and sometimes profane
• Candid, offhand, and conversational — the crew riff on one another as equals
• Satirical preacher impersonations and political incorrectness lampooning
• Heavy regional flavor (Texas, California, Southern US), peppered with celebrity and sports references

Structure Notes

• The show is broken into a series of quick, interconnected bits and phone calls, using car buying and selling as the central anchor while spinning off into irreverent, comedic discussions of whatever's in the news or on crew members’ minds.
• Frequent callbacks to recurring segment controversies, playful political and pop culture impersonations
• Listener calls are fodder for both practical car bidding and unscripted comedy

In summary:
This episode captures The John Clay Wolfe Show at its classic irreverent, rapid-fire best — simultaneously lampooning the world, fielding car bids, and debating how to keep laughing in an ever-more-offended America. It's a masterclass in radio improvisation, blending cars, comedy, cultural critique, and real talk in a way only this crew can.