The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #31 (Hour 2) – 04/02/16

Originally aired: February 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers its signature unfiltered blend of car talk, lively banter, wild stories, and comic segments. The crew field live calls from listeners trying to sell their cars, review the dope market with "The Dope Report," recount awkward radio experiences and stoned exploits, riff on current events (from Teslas to gospel CDs left in traded-in cars), and poke fun at each other. True to form, the show’s crass and irreverent tone keeps the energy rolling.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. GiveMeTheVIN.com – Car Selling Routine

[00:16–01:14] John hawks the company's car-buying service, promising to beat CarMax offers or send a $100 check. Multiple co-hosts (J.D., Evan) join in, joking about who might pick up your car. Uncle Roy is mentioned as a legendary company driver.
Running Theme: The show's purpose—entertaining listeners while generating leads/sales for GiveMeTheVIN.com—is never far from the conversation.

2. Uncle Roy’s Car-Buying Wisdom

[01:10–04:08] Uncle Roy shares streetwise "car care tips" focused on what buyers actually check for—ac and radio trump any mechanical issues for some. His colorful commentary offers a comedic but telling look into car-buying habits.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Uncle Roy: “Sell a black man anything, if it’s got a good system in it. You just sell that mother...” [03:05]
  - Uncle Roy: “If the air working and the goddamn radio work...” [03:24]

3. Tales from the Car Auction and Post-Sale Nightmares

[04:11–06:12] John relates stories of selling cars at dealer auctions: how arbitration works, and some hilarious (if costly) mix-ups.
- No gas in the tank fooled a "low pressure fuel pump" error ($2,300 to repair, but "fixed" by adding gas!).
- Navigation module complaints on a Mercedes—turned out the car never had navigation.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - John: “How about you unplug that scanner out of your butt and look at the damn gas gauge?” [05:17]

4. The Dope Report with Uncle Bobbo

[07:16–09:47] Bobbo delivers a tongue-in-cheek update on the spring weed market, advising on supply, pricing, and how to profit from backfield farmers and broke college "chemists."
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Bobbo: “Buy big, sell bigger and keep your vitamin C intake high. You’ll thank me later and that’s our dope report for late spring. This is your uncle Bobbo. You keep tokin’, Bobbo.” [09:46]
- Commentary about fake police stings involving Facebook ads targeting meth heads also surfaces [06:27–07:08].

5. Listener Calls – Car Appraisals & Stories

a. Highline Car Sale: Porsche 911

[12:41–17:22] Caller wants to sell a low-mileage Porsche, leading to an accidental reunion—John recognizes the exact car he previously owned and offers $50,000, explaining real-life margins in the high-end car flip game.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - John: “I think we’ve hit the mark. I think we’ve climaxed. And I think that... my number is exactly dead on.” [15:20]

b. Truck, Jeep, and More Used Car Deals

[18:35–27:18 / 37:03–38:43] Listeners call in with trucks and Jeeps. John and crew dissect options, condition, pricing, and the realities of trading in after an accident, even referencing accidental off-roading mishaps.
[25:25–27:04] Advice: Four-door Jeeps hold value better than two-door versions; always check for Carfax-reported accidents.

c. Tesla Model 3 / Top 10 Ways to Spend $35k

[21:37–23:44] J.D. delivers a comic top 10 list for better spending than on a Model 3: 70,000 Jack in the Box tacos, DeLorean for a time-travel refund, five luxury golf carts, etc.

6. On-Air Skits & Radio Stories

a. Bobbo’s Radio Sidekick Nightmare

[28:05–36:55] Bobbo narrates his tenure at "the Bear" radio station—its glory days, the curse of a chemistry-less sidekick, and the oddness of “hate mail” coming from said sidekick’s own email. Highlights radio’s volatile energy.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Bobbo on bad sidekicks: “I thought it was impossible to have a bad sidekick... Man, this guy was a terrible sidekick.” [30:25]

b. Left Behind: "What Was Found In the Car?" Skit

[43:12–47:48] Crew plays a game guessing which car held the “Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir” CD; leads to an impromptu black preacher impression by Bobbo, riffing on the character who lost his CD.
- Bobbo: “The Lord is alive in that house. Not a lot of churches I go to anymore I feel anything at all, you know, get there.” [49:13]

c. Clip of the Week—Yoni Beer

[53:09–56:07] Segment on Yoni Beer—a real (and bizarre) product brewed with bacteria from a woman’s body. The team debates its legitimacy—and the advertising pitch is played live.
- Yoni Beer Narrator: “By isolation of lactic acid bacteria from her vagina, our laboratory isolates and multiplies the bacteria in a safe way… The beers contain femininity and women's instincts.” [54:41]
The team’s grossed-out and incredulous reactions follow.

7. Miscellaneous and Closing Bits

Crew discuss personal (and listener) experiences with carrying guns as radio hosts [67:31–72:51].
John and Evan remark about the high costs of business operations: FedEx bills running $12,000 in a month, toll tags, etc.
Short mention of upcoming live Steely Dan & Steve Winwood concert, underscoring the show’s rock-and-roll affinities [43:10–43:46].
Quick “news” headlines segment: Rosie O’Donnell’s divorce and distaste for marriage; upcoming presidential election [41:27–42:22].
Meta moments: The hosts riff on how many times they repeat their own call-in number and poke fun at the sausage-making behind radio shows and car reviews.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Uncle Roy Wisdom: "[On buying used cars] That radio ain't working... he ain't gonna check the motor, he gonna check the oil... he gonna check the radio and ac. If that work, you can sell that car. That ought to be knocking like a—he don't give a damn." [03:04]
On car auction headaches: "How about you unplug that scanner out of your butt and look at the damn gas gauge?" – John Clay Wolfe [05:17]
The Dope Report Wrap-up: "Buy big, sell bigger and keep your vitamin C intake high. You’ll thank me later... You keep tokin’, Bobbo." – Bobbo [09:46]
Tesla Top 10: "How about 70,000 Jack in the box tacos?" – J.D. [23:41]
Bad Radio Chemistry: Bobbo: “I thought it was impossible to have a bad sidekick... Man, this guy was a terrible sidekick.” [30:25]
On Yoni Beer: “By isolation of lactic acid bacteria from her vagina, our laboratory isolates and multiplies the bacteria in a safe way… The beers contain femininity and women's instincts.” – Product Pitch [54:41]
Gospel CD Skit: "My beloved Arkansas gospel CD was not in my deck." – Bobbo, preacher voice [46:06]
On carrying guns at radio stations: "Old radio guys do not travel unarmed." – Bobbo [70:12]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:16] – GiveMeTheVIN pitch and intros
[01:10] – Uncle Roy “car care tips” segment
[04:11] – Auction and car arbitration stories
[07:16] – The Dope Report (Spring Market)
[12:41] – Porsche 911 Highline car live negotiation
[18:35] – Caller car appraisals: trucks, Jeeps, general advice
[21:37] – Tesla Model 3 launch/top 10 list
[28:05] – Bobbo's radio industry stories and sidekick woes
[43:12] – “Left behind” car junk guessing game, black preacher skit
[53:09] – Audio Clip of the Week (“Yoni Beer”)
[67:31] – Discussion on armed radio hosts & safety

Flow and Tone

Style: Loose, irreverent, boisterous; packed with industry insights, sardonic wit, and real dealership banter ("that's what I do for a living, I guess on the weekend because this is fun…”).
Language: Unfiltered and unguarded, but never quite in FCC-fine territory. Signature John Clay Wolfe show blend of car-business realism and comedic crudeness.
Pace: Rapid-fire, with callers, stories, and side-jokes bouncing quickly between topics.

Takeaways & Recap for New Listeners

You get: Entertaining, inside-baseball looks at car sales and live negotiations; comic sketches and music gags; real listener calls for both car deals and offbeat stories; a show culture that fuses "car talk,” rock radio, and radio insider tales.
The heart: "The John Clay Wolfe Show" isn’t just a car-show—it’s a madcap community for rock fans, hustlers, misfits, and anyone who’s ever wondered what radio (or the inside of a dealership) is really like.

Listen for: Car market wisdom, the Dope Report, wild skits, and a window into radio’s wild side—all before noon.

The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #31 (Hour 2) – 04/02/16

Originally aired: February 12, 2026

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. GiveMeTheVIN.com – Car Selling Routine

[00:16–01:14] John hawks the company's car-buying service, promising to beat CarMax offers or send a $100 check. Multiple co-hosts (J.D., Evan) join in, joking about who might pick up your car. Uncle Roy is mentioned as a legendary company driver.
Running Theme: The show's purpose—entertaining listeners while generating leads/sales for GiveMeTheVIN.com—is never far from the conversation.

2. Uncle Roy’s Car-Buying Wisdom

[01:10–04:08] Uncle Roy shares streetwise "car care tips" focused on what buyers actually check for—ac and radio trump any mechanical issues for some. His colorful commentary offers a comedic but telling look into car-buying habits.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Uncle Roy: “Sell a black man anything, if it’s got a good system in it. You just sell that mother...” [03:05]
  - Uncle Roy: “If the air working and the goddamn radio work...” [03:24]

3. Tales from the Car Auction and Post-Sale Nightmares

[04:11–06:12] John relates stories of selling cars at dealer auctions: how arbitration works, and some hilarious (if costly) mix-ups.
- No gas in the tank fooled a "low pressure fuel pump" error ($2,300 to repair, but "fixed" by adding gas!).
- Navigation module complaints on a Mercedes—turned out the car never had navigation.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - John: “How about you unplug that scanner out of your butt and look at the damn gas gauge?” [05:17]

4. The Dope Report with Uncle Bobbo

[07:16–09:47] Bobbo delivers a tongue-in-cheek update on the spring weed market, advising on supply, pricing, and how to profit from backfield farmers and broke college "chemists."
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Bobbo: “Buy big, sell bigger and keep your vitamin C intake high. You’ll thank me later and that’s our dope report for late spring. This is your uncle Bobbo. You keep tokin’, Bobbo.” [09:46]
- Commentary about fake police stings involving Facebook ads targeting meth heads also surfaces [06:27–07:08].

5. Listener Calls – Car Appraisals & Stories

a. Highline Car Sale: Porsche 911

[12:41–17:22] Caller wants to sell a low-mileage Porsche, leading to an accidental reunion—John recognizes the exact car he previously owned and offers $50,000, explaining real-life margins in the high-end car flip game.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - John: “I think we’ve hit the mark. I think we’ve climaxed. And I think that... my number is exactly dead on.” [15:20]

b. Truck, Jeep, and More Used Car Deals

[18:35–27:18 / 37:03–38:43] Listeners call in with trucks and Jeeps. John and crew dissect options, condition, pricing, and the realities of trading in after an accident, even referencing accidental off-roading mishaps.
[25:25–27:04] Advice: Four-door Jeeps hold value better than two-door versions; always check for Carfax-reported accidents.

c. Tesla Model 3 / Top 10 Ways to Spend $35k

[21:37–23:44] J.D. delivers a comic top 10 list for better spending than on a Model 3: 70,000 Jack in the Box tacos, DeLorean for a time-travel refund, five luxury golf carts, etc.

6. On-Air Skits & Radio Stories

a. Bobbo’s Radio Sidekick Nightmare

[28:05–36:55] Bobbo narrates his tenure at "the Bear" radio station—its glory days, the curse of a chemistry-less sidekick, and the oddness of “hate mail” coming from said sidekick’s own email. Highlights radio’s volatile energy.
- Memorable Quotes:
  - Bobbo on bad sidekicks: “I thought it was impossible to have a bad sidekick... Man, this guy was a terrible sidekick.” [30:25]

b. Left Behind: "What Was Found In the Car?" Skit

[43:12–47:48] Crew plays a game guessing which car held the “Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir” CD; leads to an impromptu black preacher impression by Bobbo, riffing on the character who lost his CD.
- Bobbo: “The Lord is alive in that house. Not a lot of churches I go to anymore I feel anything at all, you know, get there.” [49:13]

c. Clip of the Week—Yoni Beer

[53:09–56:07] Segment on Yoni Beer—a real (and bizarre) product brewed with bacteria from a woman’s body. The team debates its legitimacy—and the advertising pitch is played live.
- Yoni Beer Narrator: “By isolation of lactic acid bacteria from her vagina, our laboratory isolates and multiplies the bacteria in a safe way… The beers contain femininity and women's instincts.” [54:41]
The team’s grossed-out and incredulous reactions follow.

7. Miscellaneous and Closing Bits

Crew discuss personal (and listener) experiences with carrying guns as radio hosts [67:31–72:51].
John and Evan remark about the high costs of business operations: FedEx bills running $12,000 in a month, toll tags, etc.
Short mention of upcoming live Steely Dan & Steve Winwood concert, underscoring the show’s rock-and-roll affinities [43:10–43:46].
Quick “news” headlines segment: Rosie O’Donnell’s divorce and distaste for marriage; upcoming presidential election [41:27–42:22].
Meta moments: The hosts riff on how many times they repeat their own call-in number and poke fun at the sausage-making behind radio shows and car reviews.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Uncle Roy Wisdom: "[On buying used cars] That radio ain't working... he ain't gonna check the motor, he gonna check the oil... he gonna check the radio and ac. If that work, you can sell that car. That ought to be knocking like a—he don't give a damn." [03:04]
On car auction headaches: "How about you unplug that scanner out of your butt and look at the damn gas gauge?" – John Clay Wolfe [05:17]
The Dope Report Wrap-up: "Buy big, sell bigger and keep your vitamin C intake high. You’ll thank me later... You keep tokin’, Bobbo." – Bobbo [09:46]
Tesla Top 10: "How about 70,000 Jack in the box tacos?" – J.D. [23:41]
Bad Radio Chemistry: Bobbo: “I thought it was impossible to have a bad sidekick... Man, this guy was a terrible sidekick.” [30:25]
On Yoni Beer: “By isolation of lactic acid bacteria from her vagina, our laboratory isolates and multiplies the bacteria in a safe way… The beers contain femininity and women's instincts.” – Product Pitch [54:41]
Gospel CD Skit: "My beloved Arkansas gospel CD was not in my deck." – Bobbo, preacher voice [46:06]
On carrying guns at radio stations: "Old radio guys do not travel unarmed." – Bobbo [70:12]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:16] – GiveMeTheVIN pitch and intros
[01:10] – Uncle Roy “car care tips” segment
[04:11] – Auction and car arbitration stories
[07:16] – The Dope Report (Spring Market)
[12:41] – Porsche 911 Highline car live negotiation
[18:35] – Caller car appraisals: trucks, Jeeps, general advice
[21:37] – Tesla Model 3 launch/top 10 list
[28:05] – Bobbo's radio industry stories and sidekick woes
[43:12] – “Left behind” car junk guessing game, black preacher skit
[53:09] – Audio Clip of the Week (“Yoni Beer”)
[67:31] – Discussion on armed radio hosts & safety

Flow and Tone

Style: Loose, irreverent, boisterous; packed with industry insights, sardonic wit, and real dealership banter ("that's what I do for a living, I guess on the weekend because this is fun…”).
Language: Unfiltered and unguarded, but never quite in FCC-fine territory. Signature John Clay Wolfe show blend of car-business realism and comedic crudeness.
Pace: Rapid-fire, with callers, stories, and side-jokes bouncing quickly between topics.

Takeaways & Recap for New Listeners

You get: Entertaining, inside-baseball looks at car sales and live negotiations; comic sketches and music gags; real listener calls for both car deals and offbeat stories; a show culture that fuses "car talk,” rock radio, and radio insider tales.
The heart: "The John Clay Wolfe Show" isn’t just a car-show—it’s a madcap community for rock fans, hustlers, misfits, and anyone who’s ever wondered what radio (or the inside of a dealership) is really like.

Listen for: Car market wisdom, the Dope Report, wild skits, and a window into radio’s wild side—all before noon.

#31 John Clay Wolfe Show 04/02/16 Hour 2

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Summary

The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #31 (Hour 2) – 04/02/16

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. GiveMeTheVIN.com – Car Selling Routine

2. Uncle Roy’s Car-Buying Wisdom

3. Tales from the Car Auction and Post-Sale Nightmares

4. The Dope Report with Uncle Bobbo

5. Listener Calls – Car Appraisals & Stories

a. Highline Car Sale: Porsche 911

b. Truck, Jeep, and More Used Car Deals

c. Tesla Model 3 / Top 10 Ways to Spend $35k

6. On-Air Skits & Radio Stories

a. Bobbo’s Radio Sidekick Nightmare

b. Left Behind: "What Was Found In the Car?" Skit

c. Clip of the Week—Yoni Beer

7. Miscellaneous and Closing Bits

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Flow and Tone

Takeaways & Recap for New Listeners

Summary

The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #31 (Hour 2) – 04/02/16

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. GiveMeTheVIN.com – Car Selling Routine

2. Uncle Roy’s Car-Buying Wisdom

3. Tales from the Car Auction and Post-Sale Nightmares

4. The Dope Report with Uncle Bobbo

5. Listener Calls – Car Appraisals & Stories

a. Highline Car Sale: Porsche 911

b. Truck, Jeep, and More Used Car Deals

c. Tesla Model 3 / Top 10 Ways to Spend $35k

6. On-Air Skits & Radio Stories

a. Bobbo’s Radio Sidekick Nightmare

b. Left Behind: "What Was Found In the Car?" Skit

c. Clip of the Week—Yoni Beer

7. Miscellaneous and Closing Bits

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Flow and Tone

Takeaways & Recap for New Listeners