The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #37 (04-16-16 Hour 1)

Aired: February 12, 2026

Overview

This lively, unscripted hour of The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers the trademark mix of car talk, wild stories, irreverent humor, and brash banter listeners expect. Powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, the crew—John Clay Wolfe, J.D. Ryan, Michael Turley, Charlie, Roy, and Megan—ranges across topics including concert gossip, inside stories from the car business, roast-like comedy, sports updates, lascivious exploits, and call-in appraisals. The episode’s central theme is the unpredictable, outrageous world of car buying and selling—and the equally wild lives of the people who do it.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Upcoming "Big Freakin' Deal" Concert

Timestamps: 00:50–04:00

• Discussion on the upcoming BFD concert at Gexa Energy Pavilion.
• Bands include: Shinedown, Three Doors Down, 6AM, Collective Soul, Stitched Up Heart, Lacy Sturm, Drowning Pool, and Shaman’s Harvest.
• Panel riffs on unfamiliar band names, the “heaviness” of the lineup, and humorous association with "White Supremacy music."
• Quote – John Clay Wolfe (02:03):
  "There are some amazing bands playing that deal. Well, it is May 29 at Gexa Energy Pavilion featuring Everybody Turn Their Damn shine down..."

2. Behind-the-Scenes at GiveMeTheVIN / Staff Growth and Payday

Timestamps: 04:48–06:29

• J.D. Ryan shares the stress of driving across Louisiana and Houston to buy cars, growing company staff, and the strange feeling seeing unfamiliar faces on payday.
• Anecdote about spouses picking up paychecks, and how it feels awkward or "unprofessional."
• Michael Turley relates it to “bringing your old lady to the strip bar.”
• Quote – Michael Turley (06:50):
  "That’s a relationship that exists between you and your employer."

3. Car Dealer Lies and The Art of the Deal

Timestamps: 09:18–13:38

• Detailed conversation about the infamous "what you got in it" lie among car dealers.
• J.D. Ryan shares a Hummer buying story involving a friend’s inflated numbers:
  Quote – J.D. Ryan (11:12):
  "He gave 32. He lied to me. He lied to you. He lied."
• Pearl: "You make your money when you buy it, not when you sell it." (13:36)
• Inside baseball on how dealers assess car value vs. payoffs.

4. News Headlines & Pop Culture Tangents

Timestamps: 18:37–22:10

• Lightning-round headlines:
  • Zac Brown busted in Florida with cocaine.
  • Ted Cruz's defense of Texas sex toy ban and his Princeton roommate’s tweet mocking his "self-gratification."
    • Quote – J.D. Ryan (19:17):
      "Basically said that old Teddy just beat that thing like it owed him money."
  • Chevy pickup recall for faulty seat belt cable.
  • Kobe Bryant’s 60-point NBA farewell.

5. Johnny Manziel: A Cautionary Tale

Timestamps: 20:02–24:29

• Johnny Manziel’s latest downfalls: property damage, substance problems, and audio of a slurred, defensive interview.
• Drew Rosenhaus (agent) drops him.
  Quote – Rosenhaus via Wolfe (23:29):
  "I see a 23-year-old man who needs to get control of his life, which is more important than football."

6. Roy’s Corpus Christi Adventure: “Riding with Roy”

Timestamps: 39:05–43:30 | Highlight Story

• Roy recounts picking up a Corvette in Corpus and being greeted by a recently single, tipsy woman in a negligee who makes overt advances.
• Despite enticing circumstances, Roy refuses, citing the potential danger of the boyfriend returning.
• Quote – Roy (42:05):
  "That's a suicide mission, man. I can't do that... On a scale from one to ten, she was eight and a half."

7. Alcohol Delivery: Dangerous Teenage Trends

Timestamps: 26:13–29:04

• J.D. and John riff on teenage "butt-chugging" (vodka-soaked tampons, wine enemas) and underline the risks.
• John admits to trying a wine enema live on a previous radio show:
  Quote – John Clay Wolfe (27:47):
  "I did the wine, the enema. We did it live on the radio."

8. Country Music Tangents & Tributes

Timestamps: 33:48–35:37

• Nostalgia for “real” country, jabs at Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Luke Bryan.
• Stories about the Merle Haggard tribute Michael Turley hosted on the day Haggard died, instead of reading the news.

9. On-Air Car Appraisals and Banter

Timestamps: 36:21–37:12 | 54:01–56:35

• Several callers try to sell cars (Yukon Denali, Town Car, Avalanche, F250, etc.).
• Haggling over price, quick appraisals, and “give me the VIN” instructions.
• Value discussion highlights the fine art of the deal, with J.D. and John demonstrating negotiation in action.

10. Comedy Bits & Music Parodies

Timestamps: 69:03–72:03

• Airing of a recurring parody bit: “Axl Rose Goes Gospel,” where Guns N’ Roses songs are re-imagined as gospel hymns:
  • "Take Me Down to Nazareth City,"
  • "Amazing Grace," (Rose-style)
  • "Sweet Son of God."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the car business:

  • "You're way too reputable to be in this business." – John Clay Wolfe (10:00)
  • "Whenever they're telling you what they gave, they're lying. They're setting you up." – J.D. Ryan (12:00)

• On Roy’s self-restraint:
  "He’s gotten smart with age. That’s how he got to be this age—by not being stupid." – John Clay Wolfe (43:38)

• On awkward situations and regret:

  • J.D.’s story about his attractive stepmom hitting on him, ending with:
    “When you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything at all.” (68:53)

• On country music:

  • “Country is pop and rock now. It’s not country.” – John Clay Wolfe (34:25)

Timestamps: Major Segments

• 00:50: Concert banter and lineup
• 04:48: J.D.’s road trip, company growing pains
• 09:18: Dealer lies and Hummer story
• 18:37: News headlines (Zac Brown, Ted Cruz, GM recall, Kobe)
• 20:02: Johnny Manziel story, interview audio (21:40)
• 39:05: Riding with Roy—Corvette pickup and tempting encounter
• 54:01: Live car appraisals
• 69:03: Axl Rose Gospel Parody
• 72:03: Segment close, reminders on how to sell your car

Tone and Style

The episode is fast, punchy, and brash—full of cutting asides, inside jokes, shock humor, and a no-holds-barred attitude toward cars, music, and life itself. The show leans on the authenticity of the car business and the unpredictability of life on the road, blending outrageous storytelling with real business.

For Listeners Who Missed It

• Expect unpredictable comedy, wild car business confessions, and sharp pop culture commentary.
• The highlight story of Roy’s “suicide mission” in Corpus is classic road-dog storytelling at its finest.
• The show doubles as a rolling car dealership—appraisals, negotiations, and commentary on the way the industry works.
• Fresh music spoofs and bits, especially the Axl Rose gospel album parody, add variety and humor.
• If you love inside talk, comedy, and a little irreverence, this episode delivers from start to finish—just maybe don’t listen with kids in the car.