The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #158
Original Air Date: July 21, 2018
Podcast Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-Hosts: J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, Baba, DJ Pre K, Michael Turley
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Episode Overview
In this high-energy episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, the crew delivers a freewheeling mix of car talk, listener call-ins, music nostalgia, pop-culture tangents, and irreverent humor. The main themes include stories from the car dealership frontlines, listener participation games, ongoing debates about customizing “Pre K’s” Cadillac, and memorable asides about rock stars, family drama, and scam emails. Sprinkled throughout are inside jokes, ball-busting, and classic rock interviews—all with the team’s trademark wit and improvisation.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Opening Banter & Introductions (03:00–08:00)
- Setting the Tone: Satirical commercials and quick-fire zingers start off the show, mocking everything from podcast platforms to HVAC ads.
- Meet the Crew: John introduces co-hosts—J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, Baba, Michael Turley—and gives shout-outs to listeners across Texas, California, and Las Vegas.
- Listener Roll Call: “Boogie check” for listeners to call in and share where they’re tuning from, poking fun at regional stereotypes.
- “New Orleans, drunk Texan... What's Oklahoma going to be?” – Bobbo (07:37)
2. Car Talk & Deal-Making (08:33–12:00, 17:35–18:15, 31:30–33:14)
- On-Air Car Offers: John fields rapid-fire calls from listeners eager to sell their cars.
- Example: Buys a 2016 Corvette Z06 for $62K live on-air. (09:24)
- “Well, you’re easy! You’re slut early.” – John, to the California caller who immediately accepts the offer (10:16)
- Diesel Truck Market: Ongoing emphasis—John discusses speculating hard on diesel trucks, offering above-book prices due to rising demand.
- “I’m aggressively buying diesels because I believe the market’s fixing to go up on them.” (32:50)
3. Radio & Music Nostalgia (01:35–04:50, 34:00–35:40)
- David Lee Roth Radio Meltdown: Jokes about DLR’s failed radio career post-Howard Stern.
- “I'm gonna do a talk show. I'm gonna replace Howard Stern... Why? Because I suck bad.” – John (02:10)
- Music Moments: Brief, passionate homages to classic bands—discussion about Foreigner, Whitesnake, and the Beach Boys.
- “You sound like you’re from Hobart, Oklahoma.” – John, poking fun during a call (19:41)
- Live Interview Clip: Mick Jones of Foreigner speaks with Bobbo about touring, classic rock, and enduring fanbases. (64:28–66:32)
4. Game Time: Guess What Pre K Bought at Walmart (38:27–55:09)
- Premise: Pre K, newly in possession of a vintage ’90 Cadillac Eldorado, goes to Walmart—listeners must guess what $20 automotive item he bought.
- Engagement: Listeners call in guesses, ranging from fuzzy dice to seat covers; banter covers customization ideas for “pimping” the Caddy—Gucci tops, wire wheels, wheel spinners, license plate frames.
- Revealed: “I got a license plate cover with some diamonds around the side.” – DJ Pre K (55:05)
5. Offbeat Listener Calls & Regional Stereotypes (05:56–08:33, 12:29–15:00, Throughout)
- Hurricane Harvey Recap: Listener reports from Rockport, TX discuss rebuilding a year after the hurricane.
- “Well, yeah, that's going to go on with any storm though, you know, here in Texas.” – Rockport caller (06:33)
- Colorful Characters: Callers range from Corvette owners to someone carrying a “poop bucket” due to indigestion.
- “Do you carry a poo bucket around with you?” – John (12:11); “I do.” – Caller
6. Band & Pimp My Ride Antics (14:27–17:01, 26:22–27:18, 140:14–141:02)
- DJ Pre K’s Cadillac Customization: Plots to add wire wheels (“'84s”), whitewall “mayonnaise & mustard” Vogues, and Gucci or Louis Vuitton custom tops.
- “Gucci’s not Gucci... but Gucci's not Louis. You can argue...” – John (139:36)
- Listener Suggestions: Via Facebook, fans suggest hydraulics, custom suspensions “for all the big booty broads,” and more.
- Band Bit: Bobbo “sells out” his band—now “Bobbo and The Killer Whales”—complete with “shrimpers” as backup singers.
7. Comic Roasts & “Friendly Advice” Game (73:23–77:20)
- Therapist-Recommended Ball-Busting: The crew spins a “prize wheel” to randomly roast a co-host with exactly five words each.
- “JD, you change diets like underwear.” – Bobbo
- “You drink when nobody’s looking.” – John
- Listeners Join In: Callers enthusiastically pile on the roasts (“Jenny Crank died.” – Domingo, 96:36).
8. Family Drama & The Sopranos Effect (91:40–100:09)
- Organ Guy Story: John recounts losing his cool (in true Tony Soprano fashion) over a repairman holding his late grandmother’s Hammond B3 organ for “ransom.” Flushed with emotion, the story underlines themes of family, nostalgia, and pent-up frustration.
- “Bad Johnny came out... I freaked out so bad that I realized that I’ve been watching the Sopranos too much.” – John (94:35)
- Sibling Rivalry: John’s brother sold the family Steinway, so John vows to buy it back from a neighbor: “That ain’t going down like that.” (99:53)
9. Tech & Scam Email Tangent (100:52–109:56)
- John receives a blackmail scam email: Claims to have video of him on porn sites, requests $1,000.
- “I have your password. It’s blah blah blah. And that’s right.” – John (100:59)
- Team Verdict: Listeners and crew diagnose it as an internet scam, warning others about similar trickery.
- “Don’t fall for this scam claiming you were recorded” – JD, reading from IT advice (144:31)
10. Classic Movie Villains (113:09–117:10)
- Debating Hollywood Reporter’s All-Time Villain List: Witch from Wizard of Oz, Hannibal Lecter, Darth Vader, and more.
- **Crew and listeners weigh in, with call-outs to other favorites like Nurse Ratched, Freddy Krueger, and The Joker.
11. Sports Ball – The Wall of Shame (123:46–132:14)
- Collecting 'infamous' football jerseys: The studio is decorated with framed jerseys of notorious players (O.J., Aaron Hernandez, Ray Rice, etc.), prompting jokes about adding more.
- “The only thing harder than running a thousand yards in one season was slashing two necks in one night.” – John (124:06)
- Cowboys & Notorious Athletes: Debates about who should next be immortalized for their scandals, felonies, or infamy.
12. Wrapping Up: Coast-to-Coast Callers & Dealer Shout-Outs (86:44–136:46)
- Testing Coverage: Listeners confirm the show’s signal in San Diego and beyond.
- “San Diego, please call in! … I want to make sure that’s working right.” – John (87:08)
- Buying/Selling Advice: John directs sellers to trusted Louisiana and Houston-area dealers; requests connections from listeners.
- Deal Recap: Encouragement to use givemethevin.com, with assurances about above-market offers and process transparency.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Classic Rockers Becoming Radio Hosts:
- "Just because you’re good at one thing doesn’t necessarily mean you can do a morning show." – J.D. Ryan (03:03)
- On Selling Cars Sight-Unseen:
- "If we don’t beat your CarMax offer, we’ll send you a check for $100. … The whole thing’s based on honor." – John (24:09)
- On Listener Stereotypes:
- “New Orleans, drunk Texan... What's Oklahoma going to be?” – Bobbo (07:37)
- On Diesel Trucks:
- "I’m speculating hard on diesel trucks. Load me up and try to hurt me." – John (32:50)
- On Ball-Busting:
- “You change diets like underwear.” – Bobbo (75:41)
- “JD, you’re not really black, man.” – John, roasting DJ Pre K (77:10)
Timestamps: Important Segments
- 00:59 – Show introduction, live studio roll call
- 09:24 – Corvette Z06 deal made live on air
- 12:11 – The infamous “poop bucket” caller
- 38:27–55:09 – “What Did Pre K Buy at Walmart?” Game
- 64:28–66:32 – Mick Jones (Foreigner) highlight interview
- 73:23–77:20 – Five-word “friendly advice” roast game
- 91:40–100:09 – The “Organ Guy” Soprano-style meltdown story
- 100:52–109:56 – Email scam segment ('I've got video of you')
- 113:09–117:10 – Movie villain debate (“Witch, Lecter, Vader”)
- 123:46–132:14 – Jersey wall and shameful athletes segment
- 137:10–141:02 – Customizing Pre K’s new Cadillac (listener/fan ideas)
- 147:31 – Closing moments, listener call-ins from San Diego
Tone
Unfiltered, rowdy, and full of rapid-fire banter and affectionate mockery. The show thrives on the chemistry and improvisational energy of John and his co-hosts, with a lively mix of everyday stories, car deals, pop-culture riffs, and listener participation games—a blend of talk radio, classic rock hangout, and backyard BBQ.
If you love cars, music, or just the camaraderie of a group of friends cracking wise, this episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is an engaging ride through contemporary culture and classic, free-form radio.
Listen to the full episode for:
- Wild car deals sealed live on air
- Deep dives into radio and rock history
- Listeners competing in retro games and roasts
- Insider tips on selling your car
- Off-the-cuff, at times outrageous, always entertaining comedy
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