The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #195 – 04.20.19

Date: February 16, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-hosts & Regulars: Bobbo, J.D. Ryan, Michael Turley, Bobby Brown, DJ Pre K
Featured Characters: Rush Limbo (impersonation), Keith Richards, Randy the Chipmunk, Satan, and others
Powered by: GiveMeTheVIN.com
Theme: An irreverent ride through cars, sports, rock & roll, wild listener stories, and daily life, with heavy doses of humor and car-buying expertise.

Overview

This episode, broadcast on Easter weekend and 4/20, blends the show’s classic mix of automotive expertise, wild storytelling, and edgy comedy. The crew dives into car deals, dealer gripes, personal stories about arrests and encounters with the law, workplace drama, pop culture, and some sharp commentary on televangelists and consumer scams. The show is framed by wave after wave of listener calls, hilarious banter, group confessions, and raucous digressions.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Show Opening: Satire & Introductions (00:00–03:20)

• Bobbo kicks off with a satirical “Save the Easter Eggs” wildlife plea, poking fun at charity infomercials.
• Transition to the crew in studio, riffing about Bobbo’s daily routines, laundry mishaps, and single-guy meal habits: “Three dry cycles. And these jeans… they won’t fit up over my tummy. I think I shrunk them. Or I shouldn’t have had that three-topping medium pizza last night.” (Bobbo, 02:30)

2. Alcohol Habits & Hosting Skills (03:33–05:00)

• John Clay Wolfe jokes about being a better host hungover:

  “There’s definitely been enough studies to verify I’m a better talk show host with hungover alcohol in my system.” (John, 03:58)

• Panel debates the different effects of gin, whiskey, vodka.

3. On-Air Car Buying: The VIN Deal Game (06:05–10:10)

• Caller Dustin attempts to sell his 2011 Chevy Silverado, launching a fast-paced, transparent negotiation that exemplifies the show’s real-time car-buying prowess.

  “I’d rather send you a check for sixteen thousand and be done. Put the old gal to bed.” (John, 07:52)

• Listeners instructed to submit CarMax offers or license plate info to GiveMeTheVIN.com for quick bids.

4. Discussion: 4/20 and Party Culture (10:15–12:12)

• With 4/20 as a backdrop, DJ Pre K enters late, joking about rolling blunts:

  “You got to roll it at home, man. That’s dangerous, man. You can smoke and drive, but don’t roll and drive.” (DJ Pre K, 10:49)

• Crew riffs on pizza, weed, and the logistics of cross-country car trips.

5. News Bites & Humorous Stories (14:16–18:20)

• Diamond Smuggling Story: A New Mexico thief arrested with 44 diamonds “in a baggie in his behind.”

  “Bottom line, that’s a lot of booty.” (JD, 15:05)

• Crew launches into a cascade of butt and smuggling jokes:

  “Did he have to dip them in grease before he did that?” (John, 15:47)

6. Odometer Fraud & Car Valuation Insider Tips (17:40–21:07)

• John explains “cut miles” and odometer “exempt” status, illustrating how odometer tampering kills resale value:

  “If your car is true miles unknown, it knocks at least a third, sometimes half the value off of it.” (John, 18:50)

• Pro tip: Any car older than 10 years is “exempt,” but odometer tampering still affects the market.

7. Personal Confessions: Arrest Records (23:12–33:30)

• Crew shares (often hilarious) stories of arrest and brushes with the law.
  • J.D. Ryan: “One time, public intoxication. 37 or 38.” (24:19)
  • Bobbo: “Brought into the system five times. Usually for a very short period. What happens is, I forget to pay some traffic violation and I get stopped going fishing somewhere.” (25:36)
  • DJ Pre K: “I’ve been taken in four times. Number one was theft under 50... DUI underage as well... probation violation... a warrant for littering.” (30:45–32:59)
• Memorable moment: The team laughs about minor offenses and how warrants sometimes come from the most mundane infractions.

8. Listener Call-Ins: Selling Special Cars (36:14–44:09)

• Listeners call to price out specialty cars like a Dodge Hellcat Challenger and a classic Corvette.
• Memorable exchange:

  “You drove your Hellcat? Congratulations! You bought a car and used it.” (John, 36:25)

9. Workplace Drama: Car Lot Fender-Bender (55:09–65:21)

• Shannon, a team leader, accuses coworker Kyle of a hit-and-run in the company parking lot.
• Tension builds as witnesses are called and denials fly—resolved with tongue-in-cheek “whistleblower” bounties and classic workroom banter.

10. Satire & Sketch Comedy Segments (73:44–79:27)

• In-character bits lampooning televangelists and church wealth, featuring “Reverend Charles” (“@Preachersneakers” is a running gag).

  “You don’t need no new shoes. You don’t need no fancy car. If you work for Jesus.” (Bobbo as Rev. Charles, 74:27)

• Extended roast of mega-church pastors flying private jets, led by John.

11. Listener Calls: Real Car Assessment (80:35–88:34)

• Car valuations for various listeners—Mini Coopers, Chevy Spark, Mustangs, etc.
• Notable advice:

  “If anyone buys a car thinking it’s an investment, you need to apply for some of those government grants for the gifted and challenged.” (John, 42:27)

12. Celebrity Impressions: "Rush Limbo" Segment (89:33–93:10)

• Bobbo’s Rush Limbaugh impersonation riffs on Trump golfing, cheating at golf, and the Mueller report:

  “He puts all his self-abuse into that hair.” (Bobbo/Rush, 90:52)

13. White, Black, Latino, or Other: Crime Guessing Game (95:44–107:17)

• DJ Pre K narrates bizarre crime stories; the crew guesses the ethnicity of the perpetrators.
• Case of the Week:

  “Miss lady hit him right over the head with his own prosthetic leg… What do you think: white, black, Latino, or other?” (DJ Pre K, 97:13)

• After wild speculation, the reveal: “58-year-old Michelle Jackson, a black woman, was taken in on assault charges.” (DJ Pre K, 107:17)

14. Classic Car Market: Listener Insights (134:34–136:20)

• Local hot rod shop caller and John lament the delusional expectations of classic car sellers:

  “Whatever you think it’s worth, just cut it in half before we start talking about it.” (John, 135:19)

15. Evolution of GiveMeTheVIN & Radio Show (137:32–144:12)

• John recounts the show's humble beginnings in Wichita Falls, the setbacks of working with dealers, and the transition to building a direct-to-public car buying powerhouse.

  “We definitely pioneered the sight-unseen car purchase remote control… We’ve been doing it for 13 years.” (John, 141:09)

• Explains the hybrid human/computer system behind their lightning-fast car bid process.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We’re so mature.” — Bobbo, after a string of butt jokes (17:41)
• “If you buy a car thinking it’s an investment… apply for some of those government grants for the gifted and challenged.” — John, on car depreciation (42:27)
• “If a man gets out of his car at a dealership and has on salmon colored pants… he’s gonna buy.” — John, on reading dealership customers (70:08)
• “We all have our magical thing that we do. Did you experience a moment of clarity?” — Bobbo (04:09)
• “Flexible with a good attitude.” — John’s customer service mantra (54:29, multiple times)
• Listener thanks:

  “You’re helping the consumer, man… now we kind of know what to look for.” (Listener Jeff in Austin, 149:26)

Time-stamped Highlights

• Satirical Easter Egg Plea – [00:00]
• Car valuation negotiation (Chevy Silverado) – [06:00]
• 4/20 Blunt Talk – [10:25]
• Diamond Smuggler News Bit – [15:05]
• Arrest confession roundtable – [23:12]
• Parking lot hit-and-run drama – [55:09]
• Televangelist/Preacher Drag Segment – [73:44]
• White, Black, Latino, Other Crime Game – [95:44]
• Show origin story and CarMax insights – [137:32]
• Rush Limbaugh impersonation – [89:33]
• Classic car market brutal truths – [134:34]

Summary

This episode captures the madcap, sharply observed signature of the John Clay Wolfe Show: listeners get bona fide car-buying advice, gory behind-the-scenes industry tales, and outrageous (often self-deprecating) humor. The central theme is unvarnished truth, whether about car deals, personal foibles, or “calling a spade a spade” in the wider world. Segments loop from pure information (real-world car valuations, odometer law advice) to wild wild stories, show lore, and running gags about staff, listeners, and celebrities. The team promotes a direct, digital-savvy approach to car sales, with a healthy skepticism toward both industry BS and societal con jobs—from classic car auctions to TV preachers.

Above all, the show is a communal experience: it’s as much about listeners and their stories as the personalities in the studio, with every call-in a chance for the next crazy twist.

End Note:
The podcast is "powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com" and actively encourages listeners to try the site—offering swift, honest car deals, or at minimum, a hundred bucks if they can't beat CarMax (provided you show the offer). The heady mix of car nerdiness, confessional storytelling, and no-holds-barred humor makes for a riotous, quintessential episode.