The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #200 (05.25.19)
Air date: February 16, 2026
Podcast Theme:
A lively, uncensored, and consistently irreverent morning show with host John Clay Wolfe and crew (Bobbo, JD Ryan, Doctor Turley, DJ Pre K) blending car talk with comedy, culture, workplace drama, wild stories, listener call-ins, and musical mashups—united by GiveMeTheVIN.com’s car-buying focus but unafraid to veer into sports, sex, drugs, and rock & roll.
Overview
Episode #200 brings a classic blend of the show's signature elements: wild banter, edgy jokes, insider car industry talk, behind-the-scenes stories from GiveMeTheVIN, and hilarious engagement with listeners from across the country. It's Memorial Day weekend, the crew is loose and unfiltered, and the audience is treated to giveaways, original comedy bits (including "Brozetta Stone"), as well as real-time car bids. The episode also spotlights workplace woes, social media mishaps, and even a radio dating game with sports bar staff, all delivered in the team's irreverent style.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Show Kicks Off: Listener Energy, Memorial Day Looseness
- The crew jokes about “back in the saddle” and busy lives.
- John claims holiday weekends make for their edgiest—and sometimes most complaint-drawing—shows.
- [Memorable moment: John on Memorial Day episodes:]
"With these weekends in the past, we've really had good shows that are really edgy and in some markets it's gotten us kicked off the air." (02:28)
2. Family Stories & Kid Humor
- John tells a story about his 10-year-old Nolan picking up grown-up lingo from movies, leading to “booger face” jokes.
- The cast jokes about workplace catchphrases their kids use (“I’ll put a pin in that right now”).
3. Veteran Shout-outs and Callers
- Memorial Day is recognized sincerely.
- Veteran listener calls in, riffing with the chicken-choking jokes.
- [Quote:]
"I'm a veteran of hard knocks." – John Clay Wolfe (05:55)
4. Crew Music Shennanigans: "I Did It For The Visa"
- DJ Pre K debuts a custom song, based on John's joke about people marrying for green cards:
“She did it all for the green card, I did it all for the visa—so you can take that pizza, stick it up yeah..."
- The cast plays with the hook and jokes about making it a hit.
- [Timestamp: 07:33–07:54]
5. Bar (Bat) Mitzvah and Cross-Cultural/Religious Jokes
- Extended sequence about what a bar mitzvah is, its religious meaning, and the celebration culture, interspersed with one-liners about kids wanting to convert for the party.
- [Quote:]
“Dad, I think I'm Jewish. … After sitting five hours in synagogue and that party was so great, I think Jews are happier than Christians.” – John, (10:22)
6. Car Talk—GiveMeTheVIN.com in Action
- Live car appraisals/calls (from a Murano with 26k miles to a Z06 Corvette and more).
Listeners call in to get real-time quotes on air, with John explaining the instant online car buying process. - Highlights price disparities, junk vs. luxury cars, and regional valuation differences.
- "My name is John Clay Wolfe and I buy cars on the air…" (11:04, 34:28, others throughout)
- On car appraisals:
"I'd rather do the two hundred grand cars … I do handle the heavy cars. So you can call me on exotics.” (12:07)
7. Jingle/Marketing and the Underwear Debate
- Discussion about their well-known GiveMeTheVIN jingle:
"So easy, you can do it in your underwear."
A conservative station asks for alternative ("anywhere" instead of "underwear"). Crew rails against the idea. - [Quote:]
"Should we invest our money in advertising to her audience if she's that disconnected from how to market to people?"–John (14:26)
8. Radio Insider Talk & Workplace Realities
- Discussion about why certain Dallas radio personalities “disappear,” radio politics, and streaming vs. broadcast audiences.
- Uncle Roy segment on the challenges of finding reliable car drivers; managing clock-watchers; “I just need someone who shows up for work.”
9. Social Media Jail & Banter
- John shares he’s been put in “Facebook jail” for posting a dishwasher meme deemed offensive.
- Crew rails on Facebook's inconsistent enforcement; jokes about their own posts getting flagged.
- [Quote:]
"Congratulations! You're now in Facebook jail for the next week." – John (25:02)
10. Call-in Stories: Junkyard Economics
- Listeners discuss buying and hauling junk cars, impound yard auctions, and thin margins.
- John explains why they avoid most cheap cars—bad business, unhappy sellers.
11. Original Comedy Bits
- Brozetta Stone: Explains DJ PreK's fictional “hip-hop language learning program”.
[Quote:]"If you're not surrounded by big booty shaking dancers while you make it rain … we'll refund your g's." (68:54)
- Recurring "Stinky Pinky Contest" and “stinkiest finger” jokes; playful radio contest parodying morning zoo formats.
- Rush Limbaugh Impression: Rush calls in to inquire about Brozetta Stone.
- SNL-style News Swap: Crew jokes echoing edgy SNL “Weekend Update” cross-script reading ([172:18] and after).
12. Dating Game with Wild Pitch Sports Bar Staff
- Two staff (Allie & Kelly) from the sponsor/appearance location participate in an on-air dating call-in.
- Listeners pitch themselves, job/interests/credit score/lifestyle, Allie and John “screen” contestants.
- [Revelation:]
“What’s the oldest guy you’ve ever really dated?” – “39.” (145:46)
- On dating older guy: “It was almost an obsession … babe, babe, babe. I cannot be called babe anymore.” – Allie
13. Regional & Socioeconomic Car Valuation Insight
- John details why cheap cars sell for more in the South—lower average credit scores, more note buyers, etc.
- [Quote:]
“Are the southern states less educated than the northeast corridor? No question … does that make them less financeable? Yes.” (57:01)
14. Discussion: Marijuana, Car Industry Past, and Hemp
- Deep-dive into hemp and cannabis history:
Henry Ford’s hemp cars, George Washington, government hypocrisy, and modern legalization.
Crew plays old clips and “Dazed and Confused” riffs. - [Quote:]
“Henry Ford’s first Model T was built to run on hemp gasoline … car grown from the soil … ten times stronger than steel.” (48:46–49:26)
15. More Call-Ins & Car Talk:
- Listeners from across the US get live bids—a unique mix of customer service and radio theater.
- Topics range from truck market, salvage economics, to luxury supercar sales.
- Wild car stories: buying ex-taxis in Vegas, moving high-mileage cars in Oklahoma, and more.
16. Music & On-the-Fly Performances
- Crew sings and plays “Milk Cow Blues,” “On and On,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and more, often at listeners’ request or as transitions.
- Occasional band drama and satire on local band politics.
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- “Back in the saddle” opening, banter about old friends: [00:32–01:12]
- Memorial Day looseness:
"Get your ass over here ... these people are smoking a lightbulb." (00:09) - On the jingle controversy:
"Hell no we can't [change it]" (14:39) - Green card/Nookie song hook:
"I did it all for the visa, come on, come on, so you can take that pizza, stick it up yeah..." (07:33) - Radio dating game, live contestant screening:
“She’s on the left, white tank top, that’s Allie.” (121:06) - Car pricing honesty:
“I mean, you can sell it to me for five hundred, but like if you sold me...I would just sell it on Craigslist or give it to someone.” (67:14) - Facebook jail saga:
“It asks you during your trial, your sentencing … and as soon as I accepted it’s like, ‘Congratulations, you’re in Facebook Jail!’” (25:02) - Stinky Pinky contest segment: [36:57–38:02]
- Brozetta Stone infomercial, Rush Limbaugh tie-in: [68:49–69:41]
- Henry Ford and hemp: [48:46–49:26]
- Car buying economics and market gap explanation: (57:01)
- Insider radio politics, Russ Martin missing: [17:21–19:12]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00–05:00: Opening banter, holiday mode
- 07:00: “Did It For The Visa” musical bit
- 13:13–16:28: GiveMeTheVIN jingle/marketing debate
- 19:48: Traffic/weather parody
- 25:01: Facebook jail story
- 29:08: Junk car trade/hauler segment
- 34:28: Car auction stories/auctioneering
- 35:42: “Stinky Pinky” contest, wild sponsor mentions
- 46:55: Listener call—positive show feedback
- 48:46: Henry Ford/hemp segment
- 68:54: Brozetta Stone comedy ad
- 73:53: Uncle Roy: hiring car drivers
- 121:06–124:48: Dating game with Allie/Wild Pitch employee
- 145:46–150:41: Allie dating an older man; break-up story
- 151:29: Crew performs “Milk Cow Blues”
- 172:18: SNL-style “Weekend Update” jokes
Tone & Language
- Very conversational, unscripted, and irreverent
- Raw, at times racy (pushes FCC boundaries, admits to “looseness” during holiday weekends)
- Lots of inside jokes, Generation X/Y cultural references (classic rock, Stern, SNL, etc.)
- Self-deprecating and regularly poking fun at management, listeners, and each other
Conclusion
For listeners, John Clay Wolfe Show #200 is a prime, sprawling example of what makes the show unique: car industry expertise meets chaotic live radio, full of real life, modern annoyances, pop culture, crude workplace jokes, and memorable comedy bits. It's equal parts car-buying service, barroom banter, and Howard Stern-style morning zoo, with audience participation and running jokes you'll only fully appreciate if you tune in regularly.
For more, visit givemethevin.com or stream the show via John Clay Wolfe’s online platforms.