The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #201 (06.01.19)
OVERVIEW
This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show brings listeners the usual wild blend of car talk, auctions, sports, pop culture, and off-beat banter among the crew: John Clay Wolfe, Bobbo, J.D. Ryan, Turley, DJ Pre K, and a rotating crew of characters. The show leans into listener engagement, promoting an upcoming listener party and car show, while riffing on everything from dealership mishaps to music, local news, and behind-the-scenes radio stories. Bawdy humor, live call-ins, and rapid-fire banter define the tone.
MAIN THEMES & SEGMENTS
1. Cars, Auctions & “Things Left Behind”
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Car Buying/Auction Tales: John and the crew discuss recent finds at car auctions (notably Mannheim, PA) and highlight unusual items left behind in cars purchased through GiveMeTheVIN.com.
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Featured Story: The Man in the Trunk
- 06:34 – Police discover a wanted man hiding in the trunk of a Dodge Hellcat sent to auction. Crew speculates why someone might be there, from crime to hangover misadventures.
- J.D. (06:54): “He was awake. And he ended up going to jail, of course, to await extradition.”
- John (08:01): “I started out thinking this was just some drunk sleeping in a trunk. Or maybe some weirdo prostitution ring…”
- Paulie (auction contact) later joins to clarify the story's details and how the man was actually transported while asleep and discovered upon unloading.
- Paulie (24:40): “He got a good little bus ride… cheaper than a bus ticket.”
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Rust Nightmares and Auction Lingo:
- Crew discusses the challenges of dealing with rusted vehicles, especially from the Northeastern US.
- John (27:22): “It’s weird how rust decides where to go—like Pac Man took a bite.”
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High-Dollar Car Blips:
- 31:13 – Paulie describes the premier auction vehicle: a rare Land Rover Defender selling for $57k.
- 92:00 – Live negotiation for a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, culminating in John agreeing to buy it for $88,000 at the listener party.
2. Listener Engagement & Parties
- Listener Party and Car Show Promotion:
- Throughout – The show hypes an off-air event at Wild Pitch Sports Bar (“bring your heavy cars and thick women!”), set for later the same day.
- J.D. (64:16): “Good looking gals and heavy cars. Heavy boobs and heavy cars.”
- Encourages car owners to bring out “heavy metal” (sports/luxury cars) for the event.
- Live Car Bids On-Air:
- Listeners call in with their vehicles, negotiate live for instant offers.
3. Radio Culture, Banter, and Crew Dynamics
4. Pop Culture & News Bits
5. Behind the Scenes & Auction Insights
MEMORABLE QUOTES & TIMESTAMPS
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00:45 (John, feigning indignance as he’s called out for tardiness):
“After 13 years, trying to figure this deal out. Good morning, everybody. But maybe the inexperience is you...”
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07:14 (John channeling The Hangover):
“You remember when the Chinaman flew out of the Mercedes?”
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12:57 (On the end of the Audi TT):
“This week they announced that Audi discontinued the TT. ... That has nothing to do with—nothing at all.”
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15:07 (On O.J. Simpson as penny stock pitchman):
“No, not—‘Buy this one or I’ll kill you.’”
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20:24 (On Angelina Jolie):
“Angelina turned out such a crazy that she doesn’t look that good, even though she’s so good looking.”
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21:24 (Jon Voight Trump quote):
“President Trump is the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln.”
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27:22 (On rust):
“Rust is weird how it decides where to go do it.”
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45:10 (Naming the new band):
“Next time we do this, ... I can say that Bobbo, ... the new band, he and Ned’s new band, Stinky Pinky, will be playing.”
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55:35 (Listener party promotion):
“We do have a listener party today. ... bring out your cool cars, meet us, have a few beers.”
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65:16 (On the purpose of listener parties):
“I want to start doing listener parties with heavy metal, heavy cars, and heavy boobs.”
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75:19 (On finding “the zone” in pool):
“Probably the best pool I’ve ever played in my life. But I was up late.”
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88:00 (Sports trivia gone awry):
“Tall black and white men. Not many Chinamen in the NBA finals this year.”
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110:01 (DJ Pre K responds to the white guys encroaching on his stage):
“All I’ma say is go to johnclaywolf.com and get you a DJ Pre K Ballin off the Lot T shirt, baby.”
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164:04 (Weatherman’s viral rant about The Bachelorette):
“It’s not. Think about this this way as your neighborhood. I’m sick and tired of people complaining about this. Our job here is to keep people safe...”
NOTABLE CALL-INS & GUESTS
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Paulie (Auction manager):**
Details the “man in the trunk” incident. Clarifies auction procedure and offers used car market insights.
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DJ Pre K:
Multiple live contributions, discussions about his car, his music, and show role.
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Randy the Chipmunk (recurring character):
Shares the saga of Tanya the chipmunk’s traumatic injury and new dolly.
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Big Ed from Brooklyn:
Tells stories of family, relationships, and being a buyer for GivemetheVIN.
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Listeners pitching cars:
Real-time negotiations—deals for everything from Dodge Rams to Mustangs and Avenger “garage queens.”
HIGHLIGHTED SEGMENTS WITH TIMESTAMPS
| Timestamp | Segment | Notes |
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| 06:34 | "Things Left Behind: Man in the Trunk" | The crew debates possible reasons, jokes ensue |
| 24:40 | Paulie calls in, clarifies trunk story | Details how man was transported, discovered |
| 31:13 | Auction: Land Rover Defender | Sells high, discussion of classic car values |
| 92:00 | McLaren Negotiation | John arranges a live $88,000 purchase on air |
| 55:35 | Listener party pitch | Car show, live music, "heavy" theme |
| 45:10 | Band naming banter (Stinky Pinky) | Humorous interlude, foreshadows live jam |
| 110:01 | DJ Pre K plugs his merch | Defends turf against Stinky Pinky |
| 75:19 | "Finding the zone" (pool, drinking) | Anecdote about best pool game post-company party |
SHOW TONE & STYLE
The show is fast-paced, loose, boisterous, and sometimes risqué, blending working-class Texas humor with hard-won dealer smarts. It thrives on extended bits, recurring inside jokes, rapid-fire roast sessions, and the kind of camaraderie (and conflict) only a longtime crew can produce. Listeners are invited into a world where selling a car is a performance art, and car auction tales are as much about the people (and things) found along the way as the cars themselves.
USEFUL FOR:
- Car fans looking for real auction stories, behind-the-scenes buying tales, and humorous commentary.
- Radio, music, or pop-culture aficionados who enjoy irreverent banter, classic rock references, and industry inside jokes.
- Anyone looking for an energetic, funny, and slightly unhinged talk show with a core of Texas swagger and genuine industry expertise.
“If I don’t own it, I’ll never know.”
—John Clay Wolfe, on why he always goes for the deal (79:45)
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