The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #18 (02/27/16 Hour 1)
Air Date: February 11, 2026
Main Theme: This episode blends John Clay Wolfe’s signature brash, fast-talking car market banter with candid Texas storytelling, irreverent riffing, and a deep dive into local politics—specifically, a heated state representative race entangled with the legacy of American Sniper Chris Kyle.
Episode Overview
John Clay Wolfe and his crew kick off their weekend show with the usual eclectic mix: casual car-buying on air, irreverent humor, wild stories from rural Texas, and a robust exploration of the intersection between local politics and celebrity—as seen through the unfolding campaign of Beau French, a friend of Chris Kyle and show regular. Along the way, they roast everything from strip clubs to table dance economics, take live calls from folks trying to sell classic, quirky, or questionable vehicles, and give the audience a front-row seat to the mudslinging of Texas primary season.
Key Discussion Points & Segments
1. Lake Como Fish Advisory & Childhood Fishing Stories (00:41–04:46)
- Topic: New health warning about unsafe fish in Fort Worth’s Lake Como.
- Highlights:
- The crew riffs on the lake’s reputation and condition (“...not even a lake, it’s a pond. Probably call it a lake.” – Charlie, 01:37).
- They reminisce about childhood adventures with Pocket Fisherman fishing rods, leading to a wild story involving a kid shooting his abusive father with a 30-06.
- Memorable, darkly comedic moment about country life and “southern gothic” misadventures.
- Quote: “How do you take a bullet in the Johnson like that? And then how do you live with this high school kid after that?” – John, 05:02
2. On-Air Car Buying & Classic Cars (05:16–13:00)
- Topic: Wolfe takes live calls, bidding on vehicles and explaining market value.
- Highlights:
- Buys and discusses everything from 2004 Pontiac GTOs to classic ’47 Buick Roadmasters.
- Jokes about unrealistic expectations of classic car owners influenced by Barrett-Jackson auction shows.
- Quotes:
- “I’m not buying any cars on the air, sight unseen, that are 150 years old. These classics, there’s way too much variable in them.” – John, 12:01
3. Record Car Buying Week & Unique Purchases (06:48–08:49)
- Topic: Discussion about record high numbers at GiveMeTheVIN.com.
- Highlights:
- Charlie buys a Chinese knockoff tractor by mistake (“It’s like a BS Kabota…Yanmar.” – John & Charlie, 07:34).
- Bobbo likens the tractor to “a girl…great legs, great rack, terrible butter face.”
4. Beau French Interview & The Chris Kyle Story (13:53–23:28)
[Major Segment – Politics & Personal Drama]
- Guest: Beau French, candidate for Texas House District 99, close friend/business partner of Chris Kyle (“American Sniper”)
- Topics:
- The origins and mudslinging of French’s campaign, specifically attacks over his business ties to Kyle and Craft International.
- French describes the collapse of their start-up after Kyle’s death and ensuing litigation with Kyle’s widow, Taya.
- Wolfe and French clarify the “predatory” narrative being used against French by his opponent, Charlie Geren.
- Notable Quotes:
- “If Chris Kyle was alive today, Chris Kyle would be doing your radio commercials, dude.” – John, 20:01
- “I place no blame on her…I think she got bad legal advice, and when it was over, she dropped the lawsuits.” – Beau French, 20:23
5. Strippers, Table Dances & Strip Club Economics (24:13–29:15)
- Topic: Riffing on strip clubs, radio studio hijinks, and value of table dances.
- Highlights:
- John’s story about a stripper physically attacking him over a pricing dispute.
- Crew jokes about the “C-string” team of strippers and the misadventures of having them in the studio.
- Quotes:
- “I mean, it’s a good excuse to have naked women nearby.” – John, 25:18
- “You think I’m kidding? Yes, I didn’t realize that.” (Running jokes about Lake Como and strip clubs.)
6. Car Bids Continue & Rural Texas Anecdotes (29:16–37:00)
- Topic: More vehicle bids; John ties back strip club stories to not wanting to “price another man’s property.”
- Highlights:
- Callers test the market on trucks and classics, many holding unrealistic price expectations.
- Banter around classic Texas economic and social realities.
7. Satirical Political Ads “Buster Dix” vs. “Juan Culo Quebra” (34:45–37:14 & 61:04–64:14)
- Topic: Parody “political ads” lampooning the tone and content of rural campaign commercials.
- Highlights:
- Bobbo and crew air fake attack ads with ridiculous character names and exaggerated platforms on women’s rights.
- Over-the-top phrases like, “Because a woman’s body is nothing to play with unless she wants you to.” and “Especially if you’re unattractive…that unplanned pregnancy might be the only chance you’ll have…It is to Jesus.”
- Re-played at the close of the hour for comedic emphasis.
8. More Car Appraisals, Banter, & Family Life (41:59–53:02)
- Topic: Live appraisals for everything from Toyota Corollas to Mazda RX7s.
- Highlights:
- “It’s so easy, you can do it in your underwear.” (Running catchphrase for online car sales.)
- Humorous domestic details about John’s wife (who’s Danish), bilingual children, and Bobbo’s improvisational monologues.
- Movie references (Rounders, Godfather, Scarface) pepper the exchanges.
9. Debate Banter: Trump, Politics, and Campaign Civility (53:03–57:40)
- Topic: Reviewing recent Republican debate antics, comparing them to local mudslinging.
- Highlights:
- Recap of the “two Cubans versus Trump” and a montage of debate insults (“You’re a basket case!”).
- J.D. wonders, “What are we teaching our children?” as the tone of both national and local politics comes under fire.
10. Final Car Calls, Wrap-up, and Promotion (57:41–66:27)
- Topic: Last round of car appraisals, with negotiation realism—buyers unwilling to meet inflated expectations.
- Highlights:
- Reiteration of show's format: buy cars, have a laugh, and keep the market honest.
- Final plug for streaming and podcast options; reminders to check PodBean and TuneIn for archives.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:02 | John | “How do you take a bullet in the Johnson like that? And then how do you live with this high school kid after that?” | | 12:01 | John | “I’m not buying any cars on the air, sight unseen, that are 150 years old. These classics, there’s way too much variable in them.” | | 20:01 | John | “If Chris Kyle was alive today, Chris Kyle would be doing your radio commercials, dude.” | | 20:23 | Beau French | “I place no blame on her…I think she got bad legal advice, and when it was over, she dropped the lawsuits.” | | 25:18 | John | “I mean, it’s a good excuse to have naked women nearby.” | | 34:45 | Bobbo (as Buster Dix ad)| “Because a woman’s body is nothing to play with unless she wants you to. No questions asked.” | | 36:56 | Bobbo (as Juan Culo Quebra ad) | “Especially if you’re unattractive or even just a bit of a bitch, that unplanned pregnancy might be the only chance you’ll have…It is to Jesus.” | | 53:03 | J.D. | “What are we teaching our children?” |
Tone & Language
- Loose, irreverent, Texas plain-spoken.
- Mix of serious (political injustice, grief, loss, legacy) and ridiculous (stripper stories, fake political ads, running “in your underwear” jokes).
- Authentically unfiltered: Guests, hosts, and callers speak without pretense, often punctuating banter with real moments of candor.
Recurring Themes
- Car Market Realism: Teaching both sellers and buyers real market values.
- Nostalgia & Texas Identity: Childhood stories, country life, blue-collar pride.
- Political Cynicism: Both comic and candid takes on the ugliness of campaign season.
- Loyalty & Friendship: Defending friends (especially Beau French) against unfair attacks.
- Comedy as Catharsis: Using satire (fake ads, outlandish stories) to address otherwise heavy topics.
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Lake Como/Fishing: 00:41–04:46
- Car Bids & Classic Cars: 05:16–13:00
- Beau French Interview/Chris Kyle: 13:53–23:28
- Strip Club Stories: 24:13–29:15
- Satirical Political Ads: 34:45–37:14; 61:04–64:14
- Republican Debate Banter: 53:03–57:40
For New Listeners
If you’ve never tuned in before, this episode is the John Clay Wolfe Show in a nutshell: cars, camaraderie, unfiltered Texas talk, shrewd political satire (real and exaggerated), and just enough heart to make you care about the characters beyond the laugh lines. Beau French’s segment exemplifies how small-town showbiz meets real-world consequences—while John’s wit ensures nothing stays too heavy for long.