The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #209 Summary (Airdate: August 3, 2019)

Theme & Purpose

Episode #209 of The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers a riotous mix of live car appraisals, listener call-ins, sports talk (especially NFL rivalries and drama), comic banter between co-hosts, music nostalgia, and irreverent takes on current events. The show’s signature blend of sarcasm, edgy humor, and car industry insight powers a freewheeling Saturday morning hangout, targeting everyone from “redneck“ car sellers to hip hop aficionados. As always, John and crew aren't afraid to push buttons—as long as the FCC isn’t listening (too closely).

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kicking Off: NFL Rivalries and Owners

• The Decline of Old-School Rivalries: The guys nostalgically reflect on how the Cowboys-Redskins rivalry (“Cowboys and Deadskins”) isn't what it used to be—and how the Eagles have become public enemy #1 instead.
  • “The Redskins were a much bigger rivalry in my eyes [than the Eagles].” (00:51)
• “Do You Like Your Owner?” Poll: Listeners weigh in on loathed NFL owners.
  • Notable Moment: Callers (from Maryland/DC) unanimously trash Dan Snyder, owner of the Redskins.
    • “Absolutely not. Nobody likes Dan Snyder... He’s just gotta go.” (05:01)
    • “He’s making money whether they win or lose... He doesn’t care about winning.” (05:08) — Russell, Caller
    • “Let football people do football. He’s a media guy, not a football guy.” (06:25) — Brad, Caller

2. Car Talk: Real Calls, Real Deals

• Listener Call-Ins: Live appraisals for everything from old Jeep Cherokees to Ferraris—the show’s backbone.
• Old Car Woes: Advice on why very old/high-mileage vehicles rarely bring money—plus classic stories about going to pick them up and barely making it back.
  • “You can't make any money on a $500 car.” (13:58)
• Skepticism and Trust in Car Buyers: Listeners discuss their fears about “Give Me The VIN” being legit; positive reviews alleviate suspicion.
  • “Of course, two days later, everything went as planned… They’re the real deal.” (15:00)
• The Cost to Become a ‘Household Name’ in Cars: John reveals it takes at least $100 million in advertising and branding—tough odds in today’s fragmented media market. (15:40)

3. Laughs, Skits & Memorable Characters

• Skydiving Prosthetic Leg (Comic Interview): A stand-up style segment with “Barry,” a man who lost his prosthetic skydiving, is played for physical comedy.
  • “Sorry it took me so long to fall—I hit a lot of stuff on the way down.” (22:36) — ‘Barry’ (Comic bit)
• One-Legged vs. Fat Man Race: Office banter about a potentially epic race between a 400 lb man and a man with a prosthetic leg—a recurring inside joke.
  • “I don’t know who has more confidence, Dan or Aaron…” (25:42)

4. Controversial & Dark Humor Moments

• “Kitten in Pants” & “Baby in Freezer” News Stories: The team debates Bob’s penchant for dragging in shock-value news stories, leading to spirited, awkward debate about the limits of good radio taste.
  • “Let me tell you something I’m not interested in for this broadcast going forward: kitten porn bestiality.” (38:22) — John Clay Wolfe
  • “Bobbo, you need to start clearing this stuff with me. …Dead babies and freezers!” (64:13)
• DJ Pre K: Hip-Hop Rosetta Stone Segment
  • Listeners and crew try (and mostly fail) to decode street slang—today’s word: “304.”
  • “Get you a calculator, put in 3-0-4, turn it upside down… and you see what you see, baby.” (108:41) — DJ Pre K

5. Pop Culture & Sports: Analysis & Analysis

• Once Upon a Time In Hollywood: John and Bob argue Tarantino’s latest—pace, excess, and the difference between expectation and experience.
  • “If anybody else would have made it, I’d say it was good… But I expect so much out of him.” (127:02) — John Clay Wolfe
• Zeke Elliott and Cowboys Contract Drama: Spirited breakdown of whether Dallas should keep or trade their star RB; listeners and hosts cite sports radio and their own analysis.
  • “He keeps having problems, every year he gets into trouble with the law… It’s always something with him.” (67:49) — John

6. Recurring Segments

• Live Car Offers: Callers from all over the country giving details and getting instant price quotes on their vehicles.
  • [See multiple segments between 32:00–120:00 for live appraisals]
• “Auction Lane Theater”: Audio highlights from John and his team running in-person car auctions—a unique, high-adrenaline sales environment.
  • “This car came from the estate of Leonard J. Clark. We’d all like to have a moment of silence for the deceased, Leonard Clark… He didn’t shoot himself in the car.” (52:54)
• Reverend Charles & “Gospelized” Pop Songs: The Reverend riffs on Kanye West’s Sunday Service remixes—rolling soul and worship into Nirvana covers.
  • “If you consider poor Kurt Cobain writing sad songs… those songs, you can be resurrected.” (141:23) — ‘Reverend Charles’ (Comic Bit)

7. Rastaman & Multi-Cultural Crew

• Introduction of Rastaman: Adding a real-life Rasta detailer to the team; John quizzes him about hair, prayer beads, and worldviews.
  • “You keep a meditation in a mind… the power of a prayer can hold the world up.” (99:02) — Rastaman

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Time | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:01 | Caller | “Absolutely not. Nobody likes Dan Snyder.” | | 06:25 | Caller Brad | “Dan Snyder needs to step away. Let football people do football.” | | 13:58 | John | “You can't make any money on a $500 car.” | | 22:36 | ‘Barry’ | “Sorry it took me so damn long to fall—I hit a lot of stuff on the way down.” | | 38:22 | John | “Let me tell you something I’m not interested in for this broadcast going forward: kitten porn bestiality.” | | 52:54 | John | “This car came from the estate of Leonard J. Clark. We’d all like to have a moment of silence… He didn’t shoot himself in the car.” | | 67:49 | John | “He keeps having problems, every year he gets into trouble with the law… It’s always something with him.” (On Zeke Elliott) | | 108:41 | DJ Pre K | “Get you a calculator, put in 3-0-4, turn it upside down… and you see what you see, baby.” | | 127:02 | John | “If anybody else would have made it, I’d say it was good… But I expect so much out of him.” (On Tarantino) | | 141:23 | ‘Rev. Charles’ | “If you consider poor, poor Kurt Cobain writing sad songs… those songs, you can be resurrected.” (On Kanye’s gospel remixes) |

Important Timestamps

• 00:23–06:00 — Football Retrospectives & Owner Polls
• 11:00–16:00 — Car Call-ins: Reviews, Advice, and Junks
• 22:00–25:00 — Prosthetic Leg Skydiver Comic Bit
• 31:44–34:42 — Listener Reviews, Expanding Syndication, & New Markets
• 38:40–41:36 — Shock Value/Controversial News Segment Debates
• 48:30–54:35 — Auction Lane: John’s Auction Banter and Comedy Gold
• 66:00–71:00 — Cowboys Drama: Zeke Elliott Contract Talks
• 99:01–100:45 — Rastaman Explains Prayer Beads & Philosophy
• 104:51–110:00 — DJ Pre K’s '304' Hip Hop Slang Segment
• 127:00–132:13 — Movie Review: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (QT debate)
• 140:12–144:44 — Kanye’s Sunday Service & Pop Songs as Gospel (Comic riff)

Show Tone & Language

The John Clay Wolfe Show runs on bold, loose, and irreverent banter—quick to poke fun at sacred cows and break the fourth wall regarding their own process (and sometimes taste). The language is conversational, loaded with inside jokes, comic voices/skits, and the type of trash talk that keeps listeners engaged but might ruffle more sensitive feathers. The show prides itself on maintaining radio's wild edge, provided the FCC isn’t at the door.

Who Should Listen?

This episode is for anyone who:

• Loves cars, especially offbeat stories about buying and selling them
• Enjoys sports talk with a heavy dose of fan perspective
• Isn’t easily offended and likes shock-value humor
• Wants a taste of pop culture debates, nostalgia, and hip hop slang
• Appreciates the chaos of Saturday-morning radio the way it used to be—funny, unpredictable, and just a little bit dangerous

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