The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #26 (03/19/16 Hour 1)
Date Recorded: February 12, 2026
Podcast Host: John Clay Wolfe
Regular Cast: Bobbo, Baba, Michael
Station: 97.1 The Eagle
Episode Overview
This episode is classic John Clay Wolfe Show: an irreverent, fast-talking morning hangout “powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com” with car talk, hilarious personal stories, pop culture news, unsparing ribbing among co-hosts, and sharp jabs at the edge of FCC acceptability. In this hour, topics range from the saga of Baba's car breakdown, the real estate backstory of a “haunted” Texas mansion, the prison fight involving Subway’s Jared Fogle, raunchy reminiscence about strippers, March Madness, and whether their act would fit on a country station. Throughout, the show is packed with quick-witted banter, teasing, and some brazen boundary-pushing humor.
Key Discussion Points & Highlights
1. Baba’s Absence and The “Alternator Story”
Timestamps: 01:43–09:16, 37:34–39:03, 47:34–48:13
- Baba explains his absence the previous week, launching into an extended story about car trouble.
- His alternator failed in the pre-dawn hours, leaving him stranded near Boyd, TX, without his phone.
- A local “caretaker guy named Red Tar” helped him by lending a phone; he called for a trailer tow but the replacement part was hard to find and expensive.
- Baba stresses the story is “not a substance abuse thing” and that he’s now a “single dad... clean jelly bean these days” with “a hot tub on the porch.”
Notable Quote:
“I’m proud of the way that my non-panic mode kicked in, and I was able to stay alive and get myself, you know...” (08:08 – Baba)
- The hosts tease him mercilessly for his lengthy, anticlimactic breakdown story—but appreciate the dedication to make it back.
- Later, they poke fun at how much time the story took:
- “No one knows about this. I had all these big plans... but we had to give 30 minutes this morning to Bobo’s alternator.” (40:01 – John)
2. The Haunted Nakona Mansion Story
Timestamps: 09:32–14:15
- John shares the history of his former ranch, now a wedding venue (“Comanche Rose Ranch” / “Nakona Mansion”):
- Mansion formerly owned by notable locals, nearly used as “South Fork 2” for the Dallas TV remake.
- A previous owner’s daughter claimed to see a ghostly woman “come out of the wall,” prompting their quick departure.
- The crew jokes about doing a “Halloween remote broadcast” from the haunted mansion.
Memorable Exchange:
“That place is so cool. If you look up on Facebook, Comanche Rose Ranch, or Google Nakona Mansion, the guy I sold that place to has turned it into a... leases it out for weddings now.” (09:57 – John)
3. Jared Fogle Subway Prison Fight Story
Timestamps: 17:05–24:49, 34:49–36:43
- Bobbo brings up “Jared the Subway Guy” (Jared Fogle) getting beaten up in prison by “Steven Nigg”. The team can’t resist riffing on the name—pushing their luck with innuendo-laden gags and voices.
- They discuss Fogle’s supposed private security in prison and Steven Nigg’s motivations (“did it for the victims and their families”).
- The crew repeatedly skirts FCC lines with the surname “Nigg,” laughing at their own risk of “going too far,” knowing program directors might be listening.
Notable Quotes:
“Start over.”
“Steven... Nigg told his family he did it for the victims and their families. After seeing Fogle use his money for extra food and bodyguards...” (18:50 – Bobbo)
“I lived there a long time, dude... and I never saw a ghost.” (13:04 – John, from the earlier mansion story)
4. Old School Strip Club Tale
Timestamps: 39:44–46:46
- After a Facebook prompt from a listener, John retells the story about tracking down an old girlfriend who had become a stripper in Denver:
- He sends an employee on a reconnaissance mission to the “Golden Nugget Cabaret,” confirming her presence by the car she was driving.
- John recounts eventually visiting the club, being recognized by the ex, and stirring up drama with her new boyfriend.
- Colorful details about the ex's wealth (“her daddy was rich”), her looks (“voodoo booty”, “unibob”), and her fall to “the toot” (cocaine).
- Jokes regarding how the type of car indicated her parental support had waned.
Quote:
“It’s been seven years and you’re still ruining my life...” (44:44 – John, quoting his ex-girlfriend)
5. Sports – March Madness & Local News
Timestamps: 21:00–22:44, 49:58–51:02
- Brief touch on March Madness results:
- Longhorns lose, A&M and Stephen F. Austin advance.
- Commentary on bracket gambling’s financial/social toll.
- Mention of Trump rally protests in Utah, with banter about Mormons and polygamy, segued into TV/bizarre reality show references.
Memorable Exchange:
Bobbo: “So protesters were... pelted with rocks. I swear I’m not making it up.” (21:34)
6. Classic Car Bidding & Detours
Timestamps: 14:15, 37:12-38:44, 51:04–54:52
- As always, “GiveMeTheVIN.com” is plugged heavily: callers phone in to get bids on used cars.
- Example bids: $5,000 for a Mazda CX-7, $2,500–3,000 for a Ford Fusion.
- Story of half-million-dollar vehicles being relocated to avoid hailstorm damage.
7. Show Format, Audience, and “Would We Fit Country Radio?”
Timestamps: 58:06–59:43
- John and the crew debate if their chaotic, edgy style fits with country music stations as they eye syndication in Austin and San Antonio.
- The team concludes new country is “pop rock” and their variety fits modern listener tastes.
- Some jabs at “new country” stars and the genre’s evolution (notably, blaming Garth Brooks and Toby Keith for “killing country”).
Quote:
“Country—new country is really pop. It’s pop rock... Even a little hip hop.” (59:19—Bobbo & Michael)
8. Infamous On-Air Accident Recalls
Timestamps: 32:09–34:38
- The hosts recall some of the most memorable on-air mishaps, like John accidentally spraying a co-host in the eye with Berryman’s B12 chem tool—done as a live sponsor demo gone wrong.
Quote:
“It works great...but I sprayed it at him and it came out like hornet spray.“ (33:08 – John)
Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps
- “You get paid to be funny. When you’re not funny, you can’t get paid.” (04:08 – John)
- “It’s a big ol’ mansion. Right.” (10:43 – John, about the Nakona Mansion)
- “I think that lady is crazier than an S—house rat.” (12:41 – John, ghost story)
- “You show up, you have a job. That’s how much we love you.” (02:59 – Bobbo, about Baba’s absences)
- “We should take this show on the road come Halloween and stay the night—all of us.” (14:01 – Bobbo)
- “All the meth manufacturers got together and started their own trophy club knockoff.” (06:25 – Baba, describing Texas towns)
- “800-800-7234. Daddy, I hate it when you cuss.” (14:44 – John, rapid plug)
- “I want to talk to you about this show... in Austin and in San Antonio, we’re looking at doing it on country stations.” (58:06 – John)
Episode Structure/Timestamps of Key Segments
- 00:19–09:16: Show start; Baba’s absence; alternator misadventure
- 09:32–14:15: Nakona Mansion history & ghost story
- 17:05–24:49: Jared Fogle prison fight, “Steven Nigg” bit
- 32:09–34:38: On-air accidents (Berryman chem tool)
- 39:44–46:46: Old flame turned Denver stripper story
- 49:58–51:02: March Madness discussions
- 54:59–59:43: Country radio fit and genre debate
- 51:00–54:52: Listeners call in to sell/trade cars
- 59:50–60:50: Show wrap-up banter and Teaser/Jokes
Tone and Style
The John Clay Wolfe Show continues to walk a fine line between wild, irreverent, and occasionally controversial, always with quick sarcasm and little patience for sentimentality or long-winded detours. The constant banter, callbacks to prior mishaps, regional humor, and willingness to needle co-hosts (and themselves) are the bedrock of the show’s appeal.
Summary Takeaway
If you missed the episode: You lost a rollicking hour of vehicular mayhem, Texan lore, edgy gags about ex-strippers and prison fights, and the best car-bidding banter radio offers—all in the name of not getting fined by the FCC. The show’s fast pace, local color, and no-prisoners sense of humor remain intact, pleasing fans and daring those who’d syndicate them to try keeping up.