The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #167 Summary
Air Date: September 29, 2018
Podcast Description: John Clay Wolfe and crew deliver an unscripted, humorous romp through cars, sports, pop culture, radio industry stories, drugs, and rock & roll—plus unpredictable call-ins and a fair share of workplace ball-busting.
Main Theme & Episode Purpose
This episode blends the show’s signature car-buying business with lively banter about sports (NFL, college football), radio industry shakeups, celebrity news, and raunchy, real-life stories. The hosts riff on the absurdities of careers, relationships, and everyday culture, all with a Texas edge and a heavy dose of improv-style back-and-forth.
Key Topics & Discussion Breakdown
1. Show Open – Fall Energy, Sports, and Sleep Schedules
- The crew jokes about the arrival of autumn, time changes, and being thrown off by the prospect of losing an hour for daylight savings.
- (01:37) JD Ryan: “It’s hittin’ weather, buddy.”
- (02:18) JD on time changes: “…it used to be a dramatic occurrence in your life, especially in spring?”
- (02:26) JD: “It used to me really bad. It’s a great excuse to be late for the first few days.”
- Las Vegas trip stories kick off: late nights, iHeartRadio event, Justin Bieber sightings.
2. NFL & Music Nostalgia: Rams, Vikings, Rap Songs in Sports
- Conversations about L.A. Rams, JD's secret football allegiances, and 80s team “fight songs” (e.g., “Just Ram It”).
- Teasing and good-natured poking about team histories and relocations.
- (04:44) JD: “What was the deal in the 80s with wrestlers and professional athletes… who told them they should rap?”
- (05:03) Bobbo: “They have to rap. Of course.”
3. Ecstasy & Techno Club Stories
- Bobbo shares a bad experience with ecstasy at a rave, including hallucinations and dancing under a dreamcatcher.
- (07:06) Bobbo: “Had some big thing like that… a dream catcher. I remember just being underneath it the whole time, dancing and seeing different colors.”
- The group laughs about reasons people stay up all night at clubs.
4. Football Updates & Tony Romo’s “A Football Life”
- Sidebar on Tony Romo’s NFL documentary and Romo’s father (as a running bit/character).
- Pre K, a DJ on staff, weighs in as a Raiders fan, sparking jokes about team loyalty, old English malt liquor, and suburban upbringings.
- (09:03) Bobbo: “You know, got into the gangster stuff before I got into sports.”
5. Car Dealer Logistics & Absurdities
- John describes the chaos of preparing for vehicle auctions, the nightmares of switching to new operating systems, and logistical insanity.
- (11:24) John: “I mean, you might as well take your pee pee and slam it in a door jam!”
- Details about why car auction order matters (color, type, mileage), and the “show” of auctions.
6. Live Calls – Car Buying, Local Stations, and Value Haggles
- Multiple listeners call in to get price quotes for their vehicles, from heavy-duty Ford trucks to a BMW 3-series.
- Frequent negotiation banter—$45,000 not enough for a Ford F350, for example.
- (13:49) John: “45 grand, does that sound right?”
- Baton Rouge listeners complain about missing the show signal; on-air troubleshooting ensues.
7. Radio Industry Deaths & The Brutal Business
- Discussion of Dallas radio figures (Terry Dorsey, Kidd Kraddick, Jody Dean) and the grim realities of getting let go in radio.
- (17:00) Baba: “Normally, they say, can you come into my office right after the show on Friday?”
- Baba tells his story of being fired six months into a three-year contract, getting paid for two and a half years to do nothing.
- (18:07) John: “You just got a check in the mail?”
- (18:36) Baba: “I traveled, I saw the… hung out with my kids in Florida, went to the everywhere. It was fun.”
8. Jody Dean, Getting Shot by Women, and Family Stories
- Lighthearted but dark stories about regionally famous radio personalities being shot by exes, including Uncle Roy’s wife shooting him through a door.
- Baba’s caution about telling too much detail, and John’s penchant for over-sharing.
9. Vegas Debauchery, Hookers, & iHeart Music Festival
- John recaps the iHeartRadio Festival: star sightings, weird musical pairings, and nonchalant encounters with high-end escorts.
- (44:25) John: “I did sit in a bar next to two high-dollar hookers. Now I understand… these gals were like, not trashy, and not cheap looking.”
- Discussion about Little John’s pay for a cameo (“Was it $25k? $100k?”).
10. DJ Names & Behind-the-Curtain Radio Stories
- The crew riff on cheesy radio names (“Miles in the Morning,” “Mama Lockaboo Boo Day”) and reminisce about their own radio alter-egos.
- Baba explains how JD became “JD.”
11. Cultural Clashes & Office Chaos
- Uncle Norman, a Puerto Rican auction worker, discusses cultural pride in labor and his path from PR to the U.S.
- Jokes about hiring, logistics, and Mexican vs. white work habits unfold with tongue-in-cheek political incorrectness.
12. Participation Trophies & School Policies
- News story: History teacher fired for giving zeroes to students who turned in no assignments, despite policy requiring a minimum 50%.
- (62:54) Baba: “Participation trophies. Get a 50% even if you don’t turn anything in.”
- John shares experience with public school tardy policies and getting sent to court for his kids being late.
13. Car Lightning Round & Norm’s Shady Mechanic Tips
- John takes rapid-fire car-value calls, joking about junkers, bodywork, and estimating repairs: “If your wife was Espanola… and she had a brother who owned a body shop…”
14. Gambling, Sports Books, and Betting Lines Explained
- In-depth Q&A about how Vegas sports books and odds-setting work, featuring a listener who clearly knows his stuff.
- Extended riffing on football bet lines, Alabama’s blowout game, and John’s confusion about sports betting mechanics.
15. Relationship and Sexcapade Stories (Aftershow)
- A raw, explicit segment about “crazy lovers,” Latino teenage marriage customs, the best (and wildest) lovers, anecdotal relationship chaos, and jealous exes.
- Norman recounts an adolescent relationship with an insatiable “succubus,” chased by her brother with an axe, and muses that “too much of anything can be crazy.”
- (161:11) Norman: “If you got too much of one thing, you’re gonna go crazy.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps
- On Radio Firings/Contracts:
- Baba: “…never stepped foot in the building. It was the greatest two and a half years of my life.” — (18:36)
- On Ecstasy at Raves:
- Bobbo: “I remember just being underneath [the dreamcatcher] the whole time, dancing and seeing different colors.” — (07:09)
- On Car Auction Logistics:
- John: “…you might as well take your pee pee and slam it in a door jam!” — (11:24)
- On Las Vegas Hookers:
- John: “I just wonder what these women’s parents thought… these gals were like, not trashy, and not cheap looking.” — (44:25)
- On Getting Paid to Not Work:
- Baba: “I traveled…fun.” — (18:36)
- Participation Trophies:
- Baba: “Participation trophies…" — (62:54)
- Radio Names Origin Story:
- Baba: “I made it up, literally.” — (31:58)
- On Over-the-Top Lovers:
- Norman: “The worst enemy for a man is abundance of anything. If you got too much of one thing, you’re gonna go crazy… I couldn’t take it.” — (161:13-161:29)
Important/Telling Segments (Timestamps)
- (25:02–29:03): Vegas stories, iHeart Music Festival, Little John’s pay
- (62:37–63:49): Fired teacher for giving zeroes, John’s school tardy story
- (110:54–117:06): Sports book and betting lines explained
- (143:09–161:30): Aftershow: wild sexual tales, crazy lovers, marriage customs
Overall Tone & Language
Highly irreverent, quick-witted, blue-collar and mischievous. The hosts are fearless in being politically incorrect, mixing crude or wild stories with clever, radio-savvy commentary. Musical, sports, and car dealer topics are sprinkled with regional color (Texas and Louisiana references) and affectionate jabs among colleagues.
For New Listeners
If you're new to the John Clay Wolfe Show, this episode is a great introduction to the team's chemistry. Expect a blend of car business, sports, pop culture, and “Texas bar stool” humor, with detours into wild stories that blur the lines between real life and satire.
Extra: Calls and Quotes
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On Sports Betting:
- Caller (explaining Vegas odds): “You’d have to actually lay 110 to win 100. So if you physically bet 100, you’d only get back like 92 or 93.” — (112:39)
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On High-End Car Quotes:
- John: “I buy them all the time. I buy them all the time.” — (76:31)
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On Aftershow Ratings:
- Baba: “This has been the raunchiest after show...” — (165:27)
Listen for:
Ballsy dealership stories, inside radio industry jokes, high/low cultural contrasts, and the kind of banter and self-deprecating humor you’d find in an unfiltered weekend garage hangout.
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