The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #190 (03.16.19)

Date: February 16, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-hosts: JD Ryan, Michael Turley, Bobbo, DJ Pre K, Puerto Rican Ed, and others
Episode Theme:
A classic John Clay Wolfe Show episode blending irreverent humor with an inside look at car buying, workplace shenanigans, wild personal stories, and sharp banter about culture, race, and life’s absurdities. Anchored around GiveMeTheVIN.com, the episode also wades into wild stories of crazy relationships—and delivers vintage “radio hangout” camaraderie.

Episode Overview

This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the world of car buying, office drama, insane exes, wild listener stories, and boundary-pushing humor. The team weaves together automotive guidance, personal anecdotes, lively banter on topics like music, gender, and race, and even some timely cultural commentary (including the Michael Jackson documentary). Listeners call in with car offers and crazy life stories, providing the canvas for John and his crew to riff, roast, and reflect.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Car Buyers, Culture, and Racial Banter

Timestamps: 00:01–10:30

• Mountain Lion Story: Starting with a viral news story (00:01), John makes a joke about “big balls” and Accord drivers ("I don't see how that guy could run with testicles that big. I bet that guy didn't drive an Accord." – John, 00:15)
• Hiring Diversity: Discussion about the lack of African American buyers at GiveMeTheVIN, quickly turning meta and self-aware about “accidental racism” (“It is the accidental racist. No, I just realized it accidentally.” – John, 02:35)
• Car-Buyer Stereotypes: Riffing on buyers who overhype their experience, with tales of failed “outside hires,” both black and white ("Guys that think they know what they're doing don't. And it has nothing to do with race. It's amazing." – DJ PK, 04:15)

2. Liars and Legends in the Car Biz

Timestamps: 05:02–09:00

• “Crazy Todd” and Cheeseball Rob: Hilarious stories of legendary liars in the car buying world—both comic and real-life lessons about business and reputation.
• Auction Anecdotes: Stories of office characters with wild claims (“I buy more Corvettes than anyone in the continental United States.” – about Todd, 05:21).
• Cold Callers vs. Real Buyers: Cheese Rob’s insurance-world habits (“He got so used to lying to keep people on the phone... listen, dude, they're coming to you, right?” – John, 07:43)

3. Call-in Chaos: Cars, Hustlers, and Jerky Boys

Timestamps: 08:23–14:35

• Car Flipping and Dealers: Caller tries to pitch car flipping; John sniffs it out: “I was born tonight, but not last night. I’ve been doing this stuff for 25 years.” (09:02)
• Jerky Boys Bits: The crew revives old prank call bits and critiques the new ones—"That's not that funny. No, it was funny hearing his voice, but there wasn't a punchline in there." (11:53)
• Listener Car Offers: Calls ranging from serious to ridiculous, with John rapidly appraising rides and dealing with hopeful and sometimes delusional sellers.

4. Classic Show Segments & Bizarre Office Tales

Timestamps: 16:09–28:47

• Office Music Wars: John’s visceral dislike of Bob Dylan used as filler music (“It’s making my stomach hurt. It makes me want to puke.” – John, 16:22)
• ‘Lieutenant Dan’ Saga: A major comedic-dramatic arc involving an employee's volatile wife storming the office, causing chaos and forcing real security measures. (“Are they going to arrest her? — If they catch her here, yes.” 27:32)
• Audience Participation: Listeners call in with their own “crazy/ex-girlfriend stories”—ranging from funny to shocking (“I actually got fired from a shop because my ex got pissed…”, 29:01)

5. Relationship Madness & Wild Anecdotes

Timestamps: 33:12–56:04

• Crazy Girl Stories: A segment filled with listener stories of “crazy women,” office drama, and John’s own tales (including being chased by a neighbor over a naked mistress, 53:16).
• Women & Domestic Trouble: “When a woman attacks you and you stop her, is that domestic abuse? … you’re going to go to jail. So have fun.” (33:27)
• Notable Call-ins and Car Appraisals: More quick-fire car deals, always spiked with humor and negotiation jabs.

6. Recurring Office Characters & Auction Room Comedy

Timestamps: 78:01–80:07

• Bobbo’s Auctioneering Fail: Bobbo tries to auction a car—finds it harder than it looks, earning a new respect for auctioneers: “It was horrendous.” (79:14)
• Buyers and their quirks: Stories about eccentric co-workers and auction regulars, providing recurring workplace comedy.

7. White/Black/Latino (Race & Crime Segment)

Timestamps: 120:56–125:18

• Guess-the-Ethnicity Game: The team reads news stories about odd crimes and everyone tries to guess the perpetrator’s background, riffing off stereotypes (“What do you think, JD? — I said Irish. — Why? — Because they’re drunks.”, 123:07)
• Racial Slur Database: John humorously reads through old-school racial insults, skirting the line between edgy and offensive—gets called “the accidental racist” once again.

8. Pop Culture: Michael Jackson, College Cheating, and More

Timestamps: 95:01–117:00

• “Leaving Neverland” Discussion: The crew gets serious and candid about the Michael Jackson child abuse documentary. John is emphatic: “This guy is a pedophile. His whole life was built around the hunt.” (96:03)
• Should MJ’s Music Be Banned? Hot debate about separating music from the artist (“I love Michael Jackson music as much as anybody, but this made me so mad I wanted to go pee on his grave.” – John, 99:06)
• College Admissions Scandal: They riff on the then-breaking news of parents bribing their kids’ way into elite schools; plenty of jokes about privilege, photoshop, and the legal fallout.

9. Musicians Who Died Young (and Ridiculous Theories)

Timestamps: 132:01–142:43

• Morbid Humor: Jokes about rock stars killed by animals while eating sandwiches—a recurring absurdist bit.
• Plane Crash Musicians: The group lists famous musicians who died in aviation accidents. (“How did Aaliyah die?” “Plane crash. They had too much stuff on the plane.” – DJ Pre K, 141:25)

10. Insider GiveMeTheVIN Business & Behind the Scenes

Timestamps: 143:00–end

• Raw Post-show Podcast: Listeners get a rare behind-the-scenes listen: the team discusses business logistics, classic car buying risk (“Every time we buy one, I get up.” – John, 148:01), technical snafus, health insurance for staff, and radio syndication expansion.
• GTMV Team Banter: Hilarious moments about office insurance, employee mishaps, remodeling woes, and disgruntled families after canceled flights (160:08).
• Station Strategy: Plans to move to bigger radio stations, expand in Vegas, D.C., Atlanta, and more.

Notable Quotes

• “I don’t see how that guy could run with testicles that big. I bet that guy didn’t drive an Accord.” – John Clay Wolfe (00:15)
• “He’s not a hater. He’s a Texan. Now listen to me. ... It is the accidental racist. No, I just realized it accidentally.” – John Clay Wolfe (02:35)
• “Guys that think they know what they’re doing don’t. And it has nothing to do with race. It’s amazing.” – DJ Pre K (04:15)
• “You buy a car from a man, John? You buy 10 cars from the man over the course of his life. Very practiced.” – Rob Ball (08:14)
• “If you want to sell something, I’ll buy it. Don’t jerk me around. Don’t jerk me off. I’ll take your money and you take my car. ... no, the other way around.” – John Clay Wolfe (12:32)
• “She came into the office raising hell again, and she’s storming through the office, making threats, screaming at him in the parking lot, really being disrupted. She’s done it twice in the past week.” – John Clay Wolfe (74:28)
• “World's full of crazy women and crazy stories, and boy, do our listeners deliver.” – John Clay Wolfe (episode recap)
• “This guy is a p.e.d.o. file. His entire life was built around the hunt.” – John Clay Wolfe (96:03)
• “I wanted to go pee on his grave. I’m serious. Yeah, he’s a freaking serial killer, dude.” – John Clay Wolfe on Michael Jackson (99:06)
• “Plane crashed because it was overloaded; too many gold chains.” – John Clay Wolfe (about Aaliyah, 141:32)

Memorable Moments

• Office Security Concerns: Lieutenant Dan’s wife repeatedly storms the office, causing genuine workplace safety issues—leading to real talk about when to call police and how far “crazy” can go at work.
• Wild Listener Stories: Rich call-in segment with listeners sharing encounters with crazy exes, wild oil rig drama, and naked revenge stories—just like real life, but funnier and with more beer.
• ‘White, Black, Latino or Other’ Game: A simultaneously sharp and risky regular feature, underscoring the show’s edge in tackling topics others might avoid.
• Music Taste Battles: John’s irrational hatred of Bob Dylan as filler music is both hilarious and oddly relatable.
• Car Value Smackdowns: John’s rapid-fire, no-nonsense (and no-B.S.) style appraising caller cars—sometimes delighting, often disappointing, but always entertaining.

Standout Timestamps

• Crazy Todd/Corvette Buyer Tall Tales: 05:02–05:54
• Lieutenant Dan’s Wife – First Office Incident: 41:01–41:30
• Listener “crazy ex” call-ins: 28:55–32:09, 48:39–53:46
• GiveMeTheVIN Post-show Insider (raw podcast): 143:00–end

Tone & Style

Irreverent, fast-paced, and unfiltered – balancing sharp wit, insider business, blue-collar warmth, and an occasional moment of sincerity. The banter is rapid, the jokes edgy, and the mood collegial but never safe.

Conclusion

Episode #190 is classic John Clay Wolfe Show—equal parts edgy humor, real-world wisdom, blue-collar radio camaraderie, and “don’t try this at HR” workplace stories. Automotive advice and on-air deals are nearly drowned out by wild stories, larger-than-life office personalities, and the sustained chaos that makes the show so addictive for listeners—whether they want car advice or just the comfort that their workplace is nowhere near this weird.

For fans, it’s wall-to-wall entertainment. For first-timers, it’s a crash course in the unfiltered, unbuttoned universe of John Clay Wolfe.