The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #188 (03.02.19)

Original Air Date: February 16, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
**Podcast Summary Prepared for: General Audience
Episode Theme:
A zany, unpredictable Saturday morning blend of car talk, edgy humor, sports banter, and offbeat Americana. Live phone-ins make for a fast-paced and unscripted ride through topics including cars, pop culture, sports (especially football), rock & roll, workplace hijinks, and “Saturday morning cartoons for adults.”

Episode Overview

This episode offers everything from off-the-rails car appraisals and listeners’ stories, to reflections on pop culture and music, NFL drama, and edgy comedic moments—always pushing the boundary of what’s allowed on syndicated radio.

Key Segments & Discussion Highlights

FCC-Testing Comedy and the Robert Kraft Parody

[00:00–01:29]

• The show kicks off with a raucous, satirical Robert Kraft/New England Day Spa commercial parody, poking fun at the Patriots owner’s massage scandal, immediately setting the irreverent tone.
• John introduces the core cast and their misfit supporting characters.
• Sets up the show’s philosophy: “We talk about cars, sports, sex, drugs and rock & roll.... just about anything as long as it won’t get us fined by the FCC.”

Sports Headlines & Controversy

[04:14–07:05, 29:01–31:08]

• NFL News: Kyler Murray’s combine, Bryce Harper’s mammoth Phillies baseball contract, and Jason Witten’s surprise return to the Dallas Cowboys.
  • “The money talks. I think he realized he’s going to be in the first round.” (D, re: Kyler Murray, 04:37)
  • “He turned down what, 43 million a year by the Dodgers. But it was only a four year contract.” (D, 05:06)
• Jason Witten’s Return: Comic skepticism about his motivations—fame, money, missing the action—punchlines on being ignored in retirement.
  • “I go out and nobody cares about me anymore and nobody buys my dinner and no women offer me sex. I’d like to go back.” (B, 05:54)

Music/Pop Culture Deep-Dive: Weezer’s Resurgence

[07:05–09:35]

• Bobbo confesses to having “missed Weezer” due to his country radio background, now obsessed with their cover album and late-night TV performances.
• Audio snippets and group singalongs—Buddy Holly, “Take on Me,” and more.
  • “Weezer’s like the new Men At Work, man. They do anything.” (A, 09:18)
  • “They’re Saturday morning cartoons for adults is what we are.” (B, 21:38)
• Discussion includes frequent tangents blending nostalgia (Joy Division, Oingo Boingo, Banana Rama) with irreverent jokes.

Johnny Manziel, CFL Ban & Offbeat Football Parodies

[10:17–12:14; 101:01–105:13]

• Manziel Out of the CFL: Jokes about “Kenny Powers,” Manziel’s legendary capacity to get kicked out of entire leagues, migration from Canada to possible Texas or Mexico stints.
  • “Dude, Johnny Manziel is Kenny Power.” (B, 12:02)
  • “We always do later on.” (C)
• Later Segment: “Johnny” calls in with a wild, made-up story involving Dennis Rodman, Shaq, Shania Twain, the Prime Minister of Canada, and partying with DMB—parodying Manziel’s tabloid life.
  • “We thought a lot about it, John. I think I’m going to go see A Star is Born again. I love that song.” (A as 'Johnny’, 103:23)

Cars, Car Buying & Genuine Appraisals (With Lots of Sass)

[22:00–64:57, throughout]

• Listeners from all over the U.S. (Baltimore, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, etc.) call to get quick, on-air car appraisals.
• John briskly runs down car details, gives off-the-cuff offers with characteristic humor, and refers people to the website for follow-up.
  • “15 Benz GL450 with 60,000 mile. 4 Matic with the pig pano roof. I think it’s worth 30Gs.” (B, 23:03)
  • “I think it’s a two grand rig. I think it’s a fifteen hundred dollar rig. But I’ll give two grand because I overpay, you know.” (B, 40:53)
• Frequent bits mock “classic car” callers who want to sell ancient “beaters”, with call-in haggling, and rants against rusty “mama cars.”
• Notable recurring catchphrase: “Sell that bitch!” used on air and as a merchandise slogan.

Workplace Culture, Hijinks & “GiveMeTheVIN” Crew

[13:14–15:55, 67:08–72:29]

• Introduce “Can’t Get Right” (driver who got lost a lot), “Fat Aaron” (405 lbs), and “Lieutenant Dan” (lost his leg in a bizarre car auction accident).
• Announce an upcoming “foot race” between Fat Aaron and Lieutenant Dan as a Special Olympics charity event, complete with in-house betting.
  • “If y’all let me start 30 yards in a 40-yard dash, I will enter. But see, I cannot run at all.” (B, 70:46)
• DJ Pre K is revealed as a multi-talented “buyer,” with a rap career and origin story from an internship and Party City.

“What Were They On?” Bit—Humorous Crime/Suspect Drug Guesses

[15:38–20:12, 144:28–147:34]

• A listener favorite, where DJ Pre K reads news stories about bizarre crimes and the team guesses substance of choice.
  • Example: Tennessee delivery driver dips his “royal jewels” in hot salsa for a bad tipper—panel guesses “stupidity,” “testosterone,” “marijuana,” with the reveal being marijuana.
  • Later: “Black, white, Latino or other?” game features a defendant clocking his attorney—humor in cultural assumptions and shared life experiences.

Race, Regional Stereotypes & Audience Interaction

[25:53–77:38, major sections throughout]

• Playfully push boundaries of regional stereotypes: callers from Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Maryland.
• Cajun, prairie, Canadian accents and humor about “coonasses,” winking at the sensitivities of syndicated radio directors.
• Bit: “Did you ever have sex with anybody, first, second, or third cousin?” to Oklahoma caller.

Political Satire & The Michael Cohen Testimony

[81:04–85:35]

• “Rush Limbaugh” (character) calls in to analyze the Michael Cohen Congressional testimony, laced with biting sarcasm and absurdity.
  • “You can't take a home equity loan on your house without your wife knowing. That's a bigger risk than just wiring the money.” (B, 82:19)
  • “Kasich — the other white meat.” (A as 'Rush', 83:13)
  • “Do you believe attorneys?” “They lie. 99.9% of all politicians are acting attorneys. That should say enough.” (A as ‘Rush’, 85:05)
• Segment lampoons the circus of U.S. politics and talk radio.

Audience Calls: Feedback on Cars vs. BS Content

[129:01–129:14, 135:00–138:01]

• Open call-in poll: “Do you want more cars or BS on the show?” Majority want the banter/“BS”—confirming the show’s variety approach.
• Many effusive testimonials from callers who love the “weird” radio, some whose spouses can’t stand it, which gives them “alone time.”

Insults, Offensive Jokes & Meta Commentary about Pushback

Throughout

• Frequent use of the word “bitch”—joked about with program director “Elliot” and audience, counting how many times it’s said.
• The team purposely pokes at “the line” of what is allowed, especially with new affiliates/listeners, only to revel in pushing buttons.
  • “800-800-7234 is what the complaint line is... the authorities and the appropriate people answer the phone.” (B, 03:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We’re a little edgy, we’re a little raunchy, we’re a little racy. We’re Saturday morning cartoons for adults is what we are.” (B, 21:38)
• “We missed Weezer the whole time Weezer was on.” (A, 08:04)
• “I took a picture of my stuff in my dad’s boat... What was I on? Nothing. Just nothing. Stupid.” (B, 19:18)
• “I wonder if they did a nine month out at the hospitals, if there’s a lot more babies showing up at nine months from this week…” (B, 58:18 re: Mardi Gras)
• “If you want to call and complain—that’s the station’s rule, not mine.” (B, 03:33)

Important & Fun Timestamps

• 00:00 – Robert Kraft Spa parody commercial
• 04:14–07:05 – Sports rundown: Kyler Murray, Bryce Harper, Jason Witten
• 07:05–09:35 – Weezer’s musical resurgence and Tonight Show clips
• 10:17–12:14 – Johnny Manziel’s CFL ban and comic riffing
• 15:57–20:12 – “What Were They On?” segment: Delivery driver dips in salsa
• 21:38–22:00 – “Saturday morning cartoons for adults” declaration
• 29:01–31:08 – More Robert Kraft massage parlor jokes
• 67:08–72:29 – Fat Aaron vs. Lieutenant Dan: The Special Olympics office race
• 81:04–85:35 – “Rush Limbaugh” analyzes Michael Cohen testimony
• 101:01–105:13 – “Johnny Manziel” party parody in Canada
• 129:01–129:14 – On-air poll: more “cars” vs. “BS”

Listener Engagement & Regional Audience Flavor

The episode is a cross-section of U.S. cultures—Maryland, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California—and celebrates both differences and shared “weirdness.” New listeners on Big 100 and elsewhere are welcomed with on-air banter, teased accents, stereotypes, and playful jabs at rival radio hosts/program directors.

Overall Tone & Style

• Fast, irreverent, never apologetic
• Blends car talk with stand-up comedy, musical nostalgia, call-in chaos, and “barroom” honesty
• Hosts and audience don’t take themselves seriously; part roast, part therapy, part info-tainment

Final Thoughts

This episode is a masterclass in radio as performance art: a freewheeling blend of cars, American subculture, listener interaction, and risky, laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s accessible for new listeners but rewards long-time fans with callbacks, in-jokes, and a community that doesn’t take itself—or radio—too seriously.

To sum up:
If you want serious car talk, you’ll get it—though you’ll have to ride out a lot of outrageous, often adult humor, rants, audience storytelling, and glorious radio chaos along the way.

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JohnClayWolf.com or the John Clay Wolfe Show podcast feed.