The John Clay Wolfe Show (#35): Hour 2 – April 9, 2016

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show continues its signature blend of sharp-witted banter, pop-culture musings, and car-buying action live on air. Hosts John Clay Wolfe, J.D. Ryan, Bobbo Turley, and Wallace Edwards discuss everything from movie obsessions and celebrity scandals to NFL quarterback drama, hail-damaged cars, rock & roll legends, and even the lore of Merle Haggard. As always, listeners call in to get prices quoted for their vehicles, all infused with irreverent humor and spontaneous storytelling.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Movies, Tarantino, and Favorite Actresses

• Opening Tarantino Chat (00:03–01:24)
  • John recalls a song from Tarantino’s “Death Proof.”
  • The group debates “Hateful Eight,” mentioning its graphic violence and Jennifer Jason Leigh’s performance.
  • Wolfe professes his admiration for Uma Thurman:

    “I think Uma Thurman is my favorite actress of all time... she’s the whole package: cool, witty, athletic...” – John (01:31)

2. Radio Affiliate Homecoming & Station Wars

• New Affiliates “The Bear” (02:08–03:44)
  • Shout-out to new stations in Abilene and Wichita Falls (The Bear), reminiscing about “The Outlaw.”
  • Discussion of old radio rivalries and personalities:

    “This show started in... Wichita Falls 10 years ago…” – John (02:18) “You know those guys up there hate you, right?” – John (03:18)

3. GiveMeTheVIN: Buying and Selling Cars

• Market Observations & Car Talk (04:42–06:22)
  • The show explains their “Sell us your car” offer on air and online, noting high prices for used diesel pickups, cowboy culture’s “Cadillac Escalade with ranch hand bumpers,” and the intricacies of certain models.
  • Live price offers and inside industry knowledge.

4. Johnny Manziel’s Woes & Top 10 LA Activities

• NFL Quarterback Drama (06:22–13:11)
  • Denver Broncos rumored interest in Manziel post-Manning; skepticism over his talent and personal discipline.
  • Top 10 List: “Things Johnny Manziel Might Be Doing in LA Other Than Drinking”—absurd, raunchy riffing about substance abuse.
    • Highlights: "Huffing gasoline", "catnip", "cheese (not cheddar)", "Freon":

      “There’s nothing better than going over to the old air conditioner compressor and taking a hit of Freon.” – John (08:11)

  • Discussion of “whippets” and a story about thinking a friend was talking to Jesus (09:12).
  • Commentary on athlete talent vs. personal conduct:

    “But he’s not any good. Forget the addict part... Was he good?” – John (10:43) “Little guy’s gonna run and do the shuffle... that doesn’t work in the NFL.” – John (11:00)

5. Celebrity Meltdowns: Vince Neil vs. Nicolas Cage

• Vegas Brawl Recap (13:07–15:18)
  • Vince Neil (Motley Crue) and Cage get in a fight after Neil assaults a woman.

    “Vince Neil is not the spokesman for domestic violence.” – John (14:13)

• Mock “Spectacular Sellout Show” lineup: Poison, Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Slayer—all ‘80s nostalgia.

6. Rock Star Finances

• How Do Stars Go Broke? (15:24–15:54)
  • Talk about broken, yet still boat-owning, celebrities—like Nicolas Cage’s wild spending.

7. “Sh*t Found in Cars” | Guess the Car Game

• Sleazy and Hilarious Investigation (16:07–21:13)
  • The segment involves guessing which car an “extravagantly proportioned” woman (photos left behind) drives, with comedic body-part measurements and stripper speculation:

    “Would you cut her off at the belly button and below the knee and just take that part of the body and put it on the scale?” – John (17:41)

  • The car: 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230.
  • Light ribbing, irreverent, and body-positive humor.

8. Listener Calls: Car Bids Live

• Rapid-Fire Car Deals (23:41–29:47)
  • On-air negotiations for Mustangs, hail-damaged Lexus, GMC Sierras, high-mile Silverados, and more.
  • Tips on maximizing insurance claims, what happens to totaled cars, and flipping hail-damaged trucks into “zombie killer rigs.”

9. The Takata Airbag Recall Disaster

• Automotive Crisis/Advice (41:12–49:08)
  • Extensive and comic review of the Takata airbag scandal:

    “They put a shotgun shell in the airbag to blow it…but they accidentally ran out and…are killing everybody.” – John (41:55)

  • Advice on checking VIN for recalls and why affected cars are tanking in value.

10. Mock Commercials & Celebrity Impressions

• Axel Rose Sings Gospel (33:21–36:22)
  • Absurd comedy sketch of Axel Rose singing gospel hits:

    “Take me down to Jerusalem City, where the ground is brown, the girls are covered...” – Bobbo as Axl (35:49)

11. Merle Haggard Tribute (Satirical)

• Wildly Fictional “This Week in Rock History” (50:01–53:48)
  • Wallace Edwards spins a tall tale about Merle Haggard’s role in California’s weed culture and ending the Vietnam War.

    “There’s a possibility that, more than anyone else, Merle Haggard is probably most responsible for ending the war in Vietnam.” – Wallace (52:42)

  • The crew calls out the story as completely made-up, with plenty of laughter.

12. Show-Ending Absurdity: Voice Changers & Skits

• Improvised Sound Effects (57:04–61:39)
  • Bobbo experiments with pitch and accent effects for comedic bits, including Darth Vader and “Frito Bandito” routines.

13. Bar Fights, Taking the Fall, and the Teacher-Student Marriage

• Morality & Loyalty (61:39–66:00)
  • Would you take the rap for a friend, spouse, or child?
  • Discussion of a teacher marrying her young former student to avoid testifying—debate over small-town underage marriages and societal taboos.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On The Hateful Eight
  “Tarantino’s never done anything this graphically violent, I don’t think.” – Bobbo Turley (01:03)

• On Uma Thurman
  “She’s cool. She’s witty. She’s athletic. Have you seen her in Kill Bill? I mean, she can run a sword, that Hori Hanza, right up your butt.” – John (01:37)

• Radio Rivalry
  “You know those guys up there hate you, right?” – John (03:18)

• Johnny Manziel Top 10
  “There's nothing better than going over to the old air conditioner compressor and taking a hit of Freon.” – John (08:11)

• Whippets Story
  “He really thought he was talking to Jesus.” – John (09:12)

• NFL Quarterback Skills
  “Forget the addict part. He’s not any good.” – John (10:43)

• Absurd Car Stereotyping
  “Where do you start weighing the butt?” – John (17:41)

• Listener Q&A: Selling a Car
  “I'm a $7,500 buyer.” – John (45:23)

• Takata Airbag Recall
  “They put a shotgun shell in the airbag…what they did do is, they use too much…they have too much punch in their airbag, and it's killing people.” – John (41:54)

• Axl Rose Gospel Sketch
  “Take me down to Jerusalem City, where the ground is brown, the girls are covered…” – Bobbo as Axl (35:49)

• Merle Haggard Tribute Satire
  “Besides being a legend of modern music, there’s a possibility that, more than anyone else, Merle Haggard is probably most responsible for ending the war in Vietnam.” – Wallace (52:42)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [00:03] Movie talk: Tarantino, Hateful Eight, Uma Thurman
• [02:08] Welcoming new affiliates, Wichita Falls & Abilene history
• [04:42] Car business: Demos, rare buys, “cowboy Cadillacs”
• [06:22] Johnny Manziel NFL rumors & Top 10 “What’s Johnny Doing in LA?”
• [13:07] Vince Neil and Nicolas Cage’s Las Vegas altercation
• [16:07] “Sh*t Found in Cars”: Guess the stripper’s ride
• [23:41] Listener calls: Mustang, Lexus with hail damage, GMC Sierra
• [29:16] Zombie killer trucks—making the best of totaled vehicles
• [41:12] Takata airbag recall explained and market fallout
• [33:21] Axel Rose gospel infomercial parody (“Jerusalem City” sketch)
• [50:01] This Week in (Fake) Rock History: Merle Haggard’s weed legacy
• [57:04] On-air goofing with sound effects and voice changers
• [61:39] Taking the fall for a friend/spouse; teacher marries underage student to avoid testimony

Tone & Style

Fast-paced, irreverent, ribald, and quick to riff; the hosts aren’t afraid to get weird, poke fun at themselves, or veer from news into wild, made-up stories and satirical skits. Undercurrents of small-town Texas and car-dealer culture abound, but the humor is broad and frequently satirical.

Takeaways for New Listeners

• Expect an off-the-wall mix of car talk, pop culture, and unfiltered banter.
• Listener calls about car sales are taken seriously but always wrapped in jokes.
• Celebrity news and pop culture are skewered mercilessly and creatively.
• Satirical sketches and fake commercials are a highlight, especially for long-time rock fans.
• The show’s blend of automotive resource and barroom comedy is unique—sometimes a bit outrageous but always fast-moving and fun.

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