The John Clay Wolfe Show — Episode #40 (Hour 1)

Date: April 23, 2016 | Summary by: [Expert Podcast Summarizer]

Episode Overview

This energetic episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a whirlwind of irreverent banter covering celebrity news (with a focus on Prince’s death), humorous car culture stories, classic rock and roll talk, raunchy comedy bits, listener call-ins for car appraisals, and insider looks into the radio and car buying businesses. The tone is fast-paced, uncensored, and deeply tongue-in-cheek, with much of the content riffing on current events, music icons, and life behind the wheel — all filtered through the comedic chaos of the JCW crew.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Starbucks, Drive-Thrus & Radio Celebrity Problems

[00:38–02:54]

• John opens up about his "issues in drive-thru lines" — particularly being late for radio and trying to get his Starbucks order quickly.
• The team rib him for feeling "too important" as a radio guy ("I'm on the radio!" — [01:12]), leading to playful bickering about his interactions.
• Quote:
  • “It’s not her fault you’re late… It’s not her responsibility that you can’t get out of bed on time and get your ass in your truck.” – [C, 00:59]

2. Seinfeld Movie Trailer & Washed-Up Star Jokes

[02:56–04:28]

• The crew discusses a rumored upcoming Seinfeld movie, questioning the wisdom of reviving old hits.
• JD jokes about fading fame:
  • “Would I be on this show on Saturday morning if my career wasn’t over?” — [C, 03:58]
• Banter about radio careers, local Dallas media figures, and general self-deprecation.

3. Prince Tribute: His Death, Music, & Legacy

[05:04–13:51, recurring throughout]

• The show gives extended attention to the death of Prince (noted as “allegedly” at first).
• They recall his prolific genius as a guitarist and performer, including his legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame solo (“He does things with that instrument that it really wasn’t designed to do.” — [D, 05:26]).
• Play audio from Prince’s Hall of Fame performance.
• Share the famous Eric Clapton quote:
  • “What’s it like to be the world’s greatest guitar player?”
    “I don’t know, you’d have to ask Prince.” — [C/A, 07:03]

Wallace Edwards’ Outrageous Prince “Backstory”

[08:25–12:41]

• The “Wallace Edwards” character spins a tall tale: Prince performed at a honky-tonk in Burleson, Texas, in 1979, leading to an affair with a barmaid, “Candy Korn”. This "relationship" is fabricated as the source of Kelly Clarkson's prodigious musical talent.
• Edwards' over-the-top eulogy satires small-town legends, race, and music gene theories:
  • “From a strictly technical aspect, if one simply analyzes the size of that ass over the square root of that voice, it all makes sense.” — [D, 12:20]
• The segment wraps in comedic disbelief at how far the bit goes.

4. Discussion: Cars, Carpool Culture, and Car Jingles

[13:00–21:54]

• John pivots back to car talk: taking calls, discussing car buying and selling, and making fun of carpool line stereotypes (Range Rovers breaking down at private schools).
• Relevant Quotes:
  • “If you drive a Range Rover out of warranty, you’re in high risk mode.” — [A, 21:05]
  • “There ought to be a button… when it goes over 50,000 miles, the warranty clips off: High Risk Mode.” — [A, 21:08]
• The recurring “givemethevin.com” jingle and riffs about re-singing it (including in the style of various musical icons) become a running gag.
• Internal jokes about expanding JCW’s radio network, affiliate changes, moving to new markets, and hiring practices in the auto business.

5. The Prince Sex & Censorship Legacy

[16:55–18:27]

• The team revisits Prince’s raunchy, boundary-pushing persona, and the infamous “Parental Advisory” sticker prompted by songs like "Darling Nikki."
• “He’s the reason that [the Parental Advisory sticker] came out.” — [C, 17:45]

6. Top 10 Johnny Manziel Experiences (Comedy Bit)

[25:16–27:05]

• The crew reads a deliberately vulgar “Top 10” list about Johnny Manziel’s future mishaps, lampooning celebrity falls from grace.
• Notable line:
  • “Number 10: What a grown man tastes like.” — [C, 25:37]

7. Listener Car Appraisals (Classic Wolf Segment)

[27:05–29:23, 49:11–51:02, etc.]

• Callers phone in to have their cars appraised live on air, with John bantering through vehicle details, poking fun at odd configurations, and riffing on caller personalities.
• Example:
  • “Go to givemethevin.com… push some pictures — push an interior picture and a side shot so we can see the boobs and the leg. I want to see it all.” — [A, 28:18]

8. Prince's Influence, Celebrity Deaths, & Musicology

[29:23–38:42]

• Reactions to Prince’s death dominate the hour: speculation on cause (drug overdose, hip problems), surprise among fans – points made about his vegetarianism and supposed clean living.
• Contextualizes his loss among recent celebrity deaths (“China, the steroid wrestler… Doris Roberts… a famous guitarist... Prince” — [A, 33:13]).
• The generational shock of losing an apparently “healthy” and iconic star.

Music Industry Tidbits

• Prince’s songwriting for others ("He wrote that? This is Cindy Lauper?"), his “Breakfast Can Wait” single, and stories about his all-female bands and muses.

9. Call-ins, Classic Rock & Comedy Bits

[38:56–45:00]

• A segment features the “Donnie Baker” Facebook comedian rant against Axl Rose joining AC/DC.
• Speculation and jokes about Brian Johnson leaving AC/DC due to health and Axl’s ability to carry rock standards.

10. More Car Business, Hiring, & Office Culture

[45:00–47:44]

• JCW discusses their car “Buy Center,” expansion, hiring plans, demographics ("We probably need to hire some Hispanics that speak... Spanish"), and oddball interview criteria.
• Tongue-in-cheek remarks on avoiding “glory hole” situations in car sales – being used by shoppers to up their offer elsewhere.

11. Country Music Bit & "Big City Stripper"

[51:15–57:07]

• Switch to a country music tribute (with humor typical of the show): parody performances, guitar pickin’, and singing “Big City Stripper.”
• Banter on showmanship and musicianship within the crew.
• “I like a good whore song on a Saturday morning. Wake ‘em up.” — [A, 55:49]

12. Final Appraisals & Outtakes

[57:11–end]

• More live car appraisals with colorful commentary.
• Night-before antics with “Uncle Roy” end the hour, centering on the team’s comic struggles (filling a diesel truck with gas, uncertain hangovers, etc.).
• Closing with tongue-in-cheek toasts ("I think I'm gonna drink after the show") and a preview for more Prince humor and car deals in the second hour.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On late drive-thru incidents:
  • “I guarantee you I’m on the radio.” — [A, 01:58]
• On fading fame:
  • “Would I be on this show on Saturday morning if my career wasn’t over?” — [C, 03:58]
• The Eric Clapton/Prince quote:
  • “What’s it like to be the world’s greatest guitar player? I don’t know, you’d have to ask Prince.” — [C, 07:03]
• On Range Rovers breaking down:
  • “If you drive a Range Rover out of warranty, you’re in high risk mode.” — [A, 21:05]
  • “Whenever it goes over 50,000 miles, the warranty clips off. High Risk Mode!” — [A, 21:08]
• Wallace Edwards on “Princess Kelly Clarkson”:
  • “If one simply analyzes the size of that ass over the square root of that voice, it all makes sense.” — [D, 12:20]
• On Prince and sex appeal:
  • “France was a horny, horny, horny, horny man… Had bitches hanging from trees.” — [A, 17:11]
• On their infamous jingle:
  • “Sell us your car — so easy, you can do it in your underwear.” — [show recurring, [14:55] et al.]
• On being used for car appraisals:
  • “We’re not a glory hole… if I’m gonna be a glory hole, I want it quick and done.” — [A, 47:35]

Structure & Flow

• Tone: Edgy, playful, irreverent, and fast-moving; unapologetically crass and littered with raunchy humor, inside jokes, and regional flavor.
• Cast Chemistry: Banter is dense, everyone riffs on each other’s flaws, quirks, and prior work in media or cars.
• Segments: They flow quickly from topic to topic, weaving music news, satire, listener interaction, and car business with local radio inside-baseball—a unique blend nowhere else in morning radio.

For the First-Time Listener

This is an unfiltered, variety-based radio show where nothing is sacred: if you love classic rock, car dealership lore, celebrity gossip, and raw, occasionally risky comedy, you’ll find something to enjoy. The episode pivots on the cultural impact of Prince’s death and riffs on that legacy with endless energy. Car appraisal calls add authenticity, while the running gags about jingles, glory holes, and the quirks of Texas life keep things unpredictable.

No knowledge of previous episodes is required, but an appreciation for off-the-cuff, regionally-flavored humor is a must!

Note:

• Ads, promos, and non-content sections have been omitted.
• To catch specific bits, refer to timestamps listed under each section above.