The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #23 (Hour 1)

Date: February 11, 2026
Podcast: The John Clay Wolfe Show
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Description: A wild, freewheeling talk show built around cars, irreverent takes on pop culture, and no topic too taboo—so long as it doesn’t draw the FCC’s ire. Powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com.

Episode Overview

In this energetic first hour, John Clay Wolfe and his co-hosts take on the big automotive and cultural issues of the week with their signature humor and blunt honesty. Topics range from the Supreme Court’s revoked tax status for the Church of Scientology, televangelist excess, car market realities (with live on-air car appraisals), and the intertwining of social spectacle and political theater at Trump rallies. The hosts also riff on recent rock star deaths and bizarre rock news, all the while fielding listener calls about their vehicles—from classic muscle to high-mileage daily drivers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Ruling on Scientology

• [00:47 – 02:13]
  • Co-hosts break the news that the Supreme Court unanimously revoked Scientology’s tax-exempt status, declaring it a “criminal operation with the sole purpose of making money.”
    • John Clay Wolfe: “When you see them, they're all very chesty. And I think that that's where God is hiding in their bodies.” [01:22]
    • Co-host Casey: “It's a racket. It always has been a racket, of course.” [02:32]
  • Hosts joke about celebrity affiliations and riff on L. Ron Hubbard’s literary origins, equating the church to a “racket” for the rich.

2. Televangelist Critique and Personal Anecdotes

• [02:13 – 04:56]
  • The crew compares Scientology’s methods to televangelists and private religious school tuition schemes.
  • John shares tales from his aviation background, cataloguing professions with private jets: “Preacher, preacher, lawyer, oil, oil, car dealer…” [03:17]
  • Personal story about confronting the son of famous evangelist Robert Tilton at SMU, questioning faith and hypocrisy.
    • John Clay Wolfe: “He was the preacher kid. The lion preacher. He's a lion. I don't like lion preachers. I don't like preachers that well. Fly jet airplanes.” [05:43]

3. “Farting Preacher” & Religious Satire

• [06:16 – 08:20]
  • Hosts introduce listeners to the “farting preacher” viral video—remixed footage mocking Robert Tilton’s on-air sermons.
    • Laughter at preacher antics highlights irreverent tone.

4. Buying and Selling Cars: Listener Calls and Market Insights

• [09:04 – 44:45; Scattered]
  • Live Car Appraisals: The show’s backbone—listeners call in to receive rapid-fire, honest valuations on vehicles (from battered Chevys to rare Trans Ams).
    • John Clay Wolfe: “I don’t want the old classic junk BS that you think is worth 6 grand and it’s worth 500.” [10:13]
    • On rare car: “All original 1970 trans AM… limited edition… worth between 400,000 and 500,000.” [23:17]
  • Car Market Tidbits:
    • Honda/BMW airbag recalls affecting value.
    • Volkswagen “dieselgate” fallout: “How did Germany recover from the Holocaust?... If you can get over that, you can get over anything, right?” [11:06]
    • Nissan’s market flood driving down used prices.

5. Rock and Roll, Drugs, and Listener Shenanigans

• [16:10 – 18:40; Scattered]
  • Jokes about DJ Bobbo’s possible whereabouts (drug humor), idea for “Charlie Brown does Pulp Fiction” radio sketch, and on-air drug tests.
  • Sarcastic banter about “classic car” callers inflating prices.

6. Trump Rally Protests – Real or Staged?

• [18:48 – 42:24; 69:13–70:45]
  • Debate over violence at Trump rallies: staged protest fights or genuine unrest?
    • Co-host Casey: “It’s all staged. They’re sending people in to make [Trump] look bad. I think both sides want him out…” [20:04, 20:17]
    • Extensive speculation about hired instigators, suspicious acting, and media complicity.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe: “So they’re staging it to make Trump look bad ... and in three, two, one, fight.” [20:31]

7. Rock Deaths & Bizarre News

• [57:04 – 65:28]
  • Notable recent deaths:
    • Keith Emerson (suspected suicide at 71)
    • Sir George Martin (Beatles producer, age 90)
    • Updates on ailing artists like Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker
  • Iron Maiden’s “Ed Force One” Accident:
    • The band’s 747 aircraft was damaged, disrupting their tour.
      • Casey: “Iron Maiden… their aircraft is being towed… and the aircraft… rolls into two other tugs and is destroyed.” [64:19]

8. Political Humor & Satire

• [67:05 – 68:53]
  • Play Bill Maher’s translated “Hitler Trump” speech—drawing comic parallels between Trump and Hitler’s oratory (“We’re going to make Germany great again... Believe me.”).
    • Co-host Casey: “Everybody can laugh about that. That is hilarious.” [68:48]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Preachers with Jets:
  “Preacher, preacher, lawyer, lawyer, insurance, oil, oil, oil, car dealer, preacher, preacher… That’s what the jet lineup: anything that’s burning kerosene.” — John Clay Wolfe [03:17]

• On Classic Car Values:
  “Everybody wants 25 grand for their car and it’s worth 12.” — John Clay Wolfe [27:34]

• On Trump Rally Violence:
  “It’s all staged. They’re sending people in to make him look bad… you can tell bad actors because they’ll look at the camera, and then they’re starting their fight.” — Co-host Casey [20:04]
  “In three, two, one, fight.” — John Clay Wolfe [20:31]

• On Market Realities:
  “Nissan's overproducing their product, discounting it so heavily at the new car stores… screwing up their used car market.” — John Clay Wolfe [52:12]

• On the Risks of High-End Cars:
  “What if the transporter screws it up? You can lose… a popcorn fart, you lose seven grand.” — John Clay Wolfe [38:49]

• On Age & Celebrity Deaths:
  “He deserved to die. At 90, you’re good. You made it over the fence.” — John Clay Wolfe [58:02]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:47–02:13 | Supreme Court/The Church of Scientology tax-exempt status | | 03:17–04:56 | Private jets & televangelists; SMU preacher anecdote | | 06:16–08:20 | “Farting preacher” viral audio segment | | 09:04–44:45 | Car talk, live appraisals, rare classic cars, market tips| | 16:10–18:40 | DJ Bobbo, stoner humor, rock & on-air gags | | 18:48–42:24 | Trump rallies, staged protest debate, media skepticism | | 57:04–65:28 | Rock deaths and Iron Maiden airplane accident | | 67:05–68:53 | Bill Maher “Hitler/Trump” parody segment |

Overall Tone and Style

The John Clay Wolfe Show is sharply irreverent, quick-witted, and unfiltered. The hosts mix industry knowledge about cars with offbeat humor, cultural satire, and open debate. John’s style is direct, sometimes controversial, blending stark honesty with comic exaggeration—especially about classic cars, organized religion, rock stars, and politics.

For New Listeners

Even if you’re not in the car business, this episode is a crash course in how pop culture, the car market, and current events collide in the everyday American experience. Expect to laugh, wince, learn, and occasionally roll your eyes. If you like your talk radio brash, funny, and a little out-of-bounds, JCW delivers on all counts.

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