#174 John Clay Wolfe Show 11.17.18 - The John Clay Wolfe Show

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Today, broadcasting live from the Wolf Radio studios, it's time for the John Clay Wolf show.

John Clay Wolf (0:29)

I gotta be careful because I don't want to get Megyn Kelly.

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Hit him up now. 800, 800 radio.

John Clay Wolf (0:33)

I'd probably be late in your own funeral.

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You now John Clay Wolf.

John Clay Wolf (0:39)

Yeah. Megan Kelly didn't. Halloween was not good to her this season, this holiday season. Nor was blackface, nor were bad jokes, nor was the pr. The Trump election.

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She's.

John Clay Wolf (0:50)

She's had a very profitable year, but a bad soo. Soul year.

J.D. Ryan (0:55)

Where will she go with all her money? Oh, no.

John Clay Wolf (0:58)

Did they smoke her?

Bobbo (Bob Floyd) (0:59)

She's out there somewhere.

John Clay Wolf (1:00)

No, they fire. Did they fire her?

J.D. Ryan (1:01)

I knew they were going, yeah, they took her. Yes. The answer is yes.

Summary

The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #174 – 11.17.18

Date: February 13, 2026
Theme/Purpose:
This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a signature blend of car talk, behind-the-scenes auction stories, road trip promotions, outlandish satire, and wild tales from the hosts and listeners—delivered with the show’s trademark irreverent humor. The core themes center on the car buying/selling business, pop culture, sports, and larger-than-life personalities, with a major promotional push for the “GiveMeTheVIN” van cash giveaway event in Plano, Texas and Las Vegas—a live demonstration of the company’s $100 guarantee to beat CarMax’s offers.

Main Topics

1. Media Mayhem and Office Antics

Megyn Kelly’s Firing: Light-hearted banter about Megyn Kelly’s recent PR disasters and firing over bad jokes and controversies.
- “She’s had a very profitable year, but a bad soul year.” – John (00:50)
- “Did you really bang Reba McEntire?” – John, in typical irreverent form, mocking Bobbo’s tall tales (15:25)
Character Introductions and Office Stories:
- Spotlight on Kent Montgomery, the “too cool for school” lot manager with a reputation for rule-breaking:
  - “I park wherever the f*** I want.” – Paraphrasing Kent (03:10)
- The guys riff about coworkers, office dynamics, and colorful personalities, dressed up as radio theater.

2. Auction Fiascos & Car Buying Drama

Viper Auction Mishap (04:09–05:48):
- A confusion with online and in-person bidders led to a disputed high sale.
  - “This is for certain: the guy that bought it was unhappy with his purchase.” – John (04:30)
  - “Artificial intelligence is going to be problematic … Terminator. Seen it!” – Bobbo, joking about computers bidding at auction (05:51)
Live on-air appraisals of listeners’ cars, illustrating the “real talk” and occasionally uncomfortable honesty in car pricing.

3. The “GiveMeTheVIN” Van: Guerrilla Promotion

Plano, Texas Event:
- Live street team at 4422 W. Plano Pkwy., giving $100 cash to first five people presenting a CarMax offer, plus another $100 if GiveMeTheVIN can’t beat it.
  - “The whole idea is, bring us the CarMax appraisal—if we don’t beat it, we’ll pay you $100.” – John (21:39)
  - “We’re just going to grease the wheel with $100 a pop to get it going.” – John (21:34)
Listener Engagement:
- Extended to Las Vegas and other markets.
- Swag giveaways—T-shirts (“Sell That Bitch!”), stickers, and presence-building in the community.

4. Pop Culture & Satirical Segments

Willie Nelson & Reba McEntire Stories
- Bobbo’s dubious radio war stories: meeting Willie, (allegedly) smoking with him, and a wild tale about Reba.
- “Here’s your one chance, Bobbo, don’t let me down.” – John, riffing on Reba’s classic lyric (18:06)
Jack Nicholson as Trump’s Wall Manager (25:50)
- Bobbo delivers a Nicholson impression, satirically addressing the Mexico border wall.
  - “For $11 million, I’ll sit anywhere you say, sir.” (27:59)
AI and Pop Culture
- The death of the voice of HAL 9000 and the famous “Open the pod bay doors, HAL” scene reprised (06:42).
- Jimmy Fallon as Alexa’s Joke Voice (135:10):
  - Sample joke: “What did the horse say to the scarecrow? ‘Hey.’”
Trumpy Bear Commercial (46:22):
- Real and mock versions of the (real) novelty Trumpy Bear, blending consumer satire and absurdist humor.

5. Sports, UFOs, and More

Kurt Russell’s UFO Sighting (10:00):
- The actor recounts reporting the infamous “Phoenix lights” UFO sighting.
  - “I said, look, I can’t identify it, it’s flying and it’s six objects, so that’s what it is, right?” – Kurt Russell (10:14)
Wildfires in California
- Discussion of fire damage, looting, celebrities’ responses, and the real impact on sports.
  - “They said this is the worst ... fires they’ve ever had.” – J.D. Ryan (20:50)
Football & NASCAR
- Jabs at the drama around Monday Night Football, field quality in Mexico, call-backs to classic NFL lines.
- NASCAR talk: “We need a good black driver to do for NASCAR what Tiger Woods did for golf.” – John (108:45)

6. The Parade of Callers

Variety of callers get car valuations, ranging from battered pickup trucks to rare sports cars.
- Notable recurring bits:
  - “If you don’t drink all day, you can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning.” (12:13)
  - Discussions about “kids these days,” pizza toppings, and overprotective parenting.
Quirky Listener Calls:
- Fan from South Louisiana proclaims love for the show (11:13).
- San Diego listener calls from outside a prison, offers John a chance to vacation in Ensenada (126:44+).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Viper Auction Snafu
- “It was like, did Dez catch the ball? Was it a touchdown or was it…” – John, on auction drama (04:12)
On Office Personalities
- “You ever go out, buy you big old pile of cocaine, and just turn that mixer on and make something creative?” – Bobbo, quoting Kent Montgomery (01:50)
Satirical Gold
- “For an $11 million, I’ll sit anywhere you say, sir.” – Bobbo, as Nicholson on the border wall (27:59)
- “Trumpy Bear isn’t just a bear, he’s a whole lot more. Find the secret zipper and pull out the cozy American flag blanket...” (47:16)
Observational Wisdom
- “It’s so much easier to criticize someone else’s work than come up with creativity on your own. And I’m a better critic than I am a creator.” – John (35:52)
Listener Affirmation
- “You guys are real. You’re honest. You’re funny. You live in the real world.” – Sarah, South Louisiana (11:18)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Megyn Kelly/Firing, Media Chatter: 00:29–01:12
Kent Montgomery Office Stories: 01:33–03:45
Viper Auction Confusion: 04:09–05:48
HAL 9000/Pop Culture Bits: 06:12–07:07
GiveMeTheVIN Van Events: 07:21 and ongoing throughout
Willie Nelson/Reba McEntire Tales: 13:47–19:17
California Wildfires Discussion: 19:17–25:02
Jack Nicholson Border Satire: 25:50–28:12
Trumpy Bear Satire: 46:18–48:24
Jimmy Fallon as Alexa’s Voice: 135:10–136:09
Sports (Willie Nelson, Queen Movie): 13:47, 22:19
Pop Culture Callbacks/Sports Car Market: 116:18–118:29
Callers/Tall Tales/Van Promotion: Throughout (esp. 31:59, 77:35, etc.)

Tone & Style

Language: Casual, irreverent, sometimes profane, peppered with radio theater and over-the-top satire
Energy: Fast-paced, chaotic, full of inside jokes and playful jabs
Authenticity: Blunt honesty shines in car appraisals and auction tales; the hosts are self-deprecating, their rapport inducing both camaraderie and comic tension.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a wild slice-of-life through the lens of car business hustlers, radio comedians, galactic auctioneers, and the distinctly American parade of eccentric characters. It’s a ride through auctions, promotions, outrageous stories, and self-aware parody, making automotive radio fun even if you don’t care about cars. The "GiveMeTheVIN" van event is at the heart of it—a real-world, cash-greased demonstration of their promise to outbid CarMax, surrounded by laughter and unfiltered radio shenanigans.