The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #41 (Hour 2, April 23, 2016)

Date: February 12, 2026
Podcast: The John Clay Wolfe Show
Host: John Clay Wolfe
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Episode Overview

This lively segment of The John Clay Wolfe Show, powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, blends car business banter, irreverent social commentary, rock & roll quips, and audience call-ins. The hour tackles topics ranging from the effects of Texas floods on car values, pop culture losses (like Prince), wild tales from listeners, and even the show’s behind-the-scenes growth. True to form, the cast keeps the tone edgy, spontaneous, and laced with humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aftermath of Houston Floods: Impact on Car Market (00:18 – 03:41)

• Residing Flood Waters and Losses:
  The crew discusses catastrophic flood and hail damage in Texas, with an estimated 100,000+ cars lost, which is reflected in rising car prices.

  • John Clay Wolfe: “We’ve lost a lot of cars in the state of Texas in the past 60 days.” (00:24)
  • Salvage cars are now being resold for very low prices, but many are heavily damaged by hail.
  • John reveals his plan to keep and wrap some destroyed cars in GiveMeTheVIN branding, while letting go of others:
    • “If I had a place to put them, I’d probably buy them all because they were cheap. 600, 800. I mean, they were selling the salvage for nothing… but they’re beat to hail, no joke.” (01:12)

• Market Effects:
  Show notes an expected rise in car value due to sudden market shrinkage—tied to loss from storms.

2. Show Expansion and Houston Station News (02:01 – 03:41)

• John hints at switching/adding a Houston affiliate, trying to secure concert perks in network negotiations, cheekily referencing Led Zeppelin.

3. Tribute to Recently Deceased Celebrities & Satirical “Top 10 Prince Songs That Didn’t Get Recorded” (03:45 – 05:40)

• The cast acknowledges recent celebrity deaths (Prince, Doris Roberts, Chyna), segueing into a comedic “top 10” of fake Prince songs.
  • Notable joke entries:
    • “I want to be your snuggle buddy”
    • “This is what it sounds like when dogs fart”
    • “Purple Poop”
    • “Chocolate Rain” (with the team riffing on the viral video, noting it actually exists but isn’t by Prince).
  • Memorable exchange:
    • Co-host Emily: “This Chocolate Rain song has over 20 million views.” (05:35)
    • John Clay Wolfe: “Why did that go viral? I have no idea.” (05:45)

4. Buying & Bidding Cars — Real-Time Listener Calls (05:54 – 07:59, 15:33 – 16:46, 34:45 – 35:37, etc.)

• Car owners call for price bids (e.g., old Dodge dually, GMC Sierra, Equinox with 241k miles).
• Regular advice: High mileage devastates value; salvage/hail/flood damage often not worth fixing unless extremely cheap.
• “When you drive a car to 200,000 miles, when you drive it over 150,000 miles, it has gone off a cliff.” — John Clay Wolfe (33:35)

5. Wild News: San Antonio Car Dealer Charged with Murder (08:00 – 09:41)

• The team recaps a San Antonio used car dealer, Salami Hussein (actual name debated for comedic effect), charged with shooting a customer over a bad check.
• They speculate humorously (and controversially) about the events’ possible motives and implications.

6. John’s Personal Life – Stepmother Story and Moral Debacles (09:45 – 14:33)

• John revisits a “true story” about his stepmother making advances years prior, sparking a debate about teacher/student relationships, double standards, and when such boundaries become problematic.
  • Reflective and edgy, the cast debates, jokes, but ultimately cautions listeners against illegal or immoral actions.
  • “If it hadn’t been my dad’s wife… but if it hadn’t…” — John, retelling the awkward punchline (10:32)
  • Co-host Casey: “That had nothing but bad written on it. Nothing. Five minutes of joy.” (10:22)

7. “Men Get Beat, Too” – Listener Call-in Segment (19:20 – 25:53)

• An extended, earnest-yet-comic section on men who’ve been physically abused by partners, inviting callers to share stories.
  • Notable stories:
    • Craig from Sugar Land: Ex-wife stabbed him in the foot with a knife. His “retaliation” was peeing on her while she slept. They stayed together a year more. (20:58 – 22:10)
    • David: Older man with a much younger, violent girlfriend who finally went to jail after cutting him.
    • Jeremy: Club altercation, hit by a random woman; club security sided with her.
  • Commentary on “why do guys stick around?” and lack of awareness about male domestic abuse.

8. Sports Updates & Celebrity Troubles (17:38 – 27:05)

• Johnny Manziel loses a second agent after more trouble, with speculation about his career and off-field issues.
  • Co-host Casey: “Drew Rosenhaus has officially terminated representation… he’s never fired a player in 27 years…” (17:38)
• Dallas Cowboys’ Demarcus Lawrence suspended for amphetamines; Mavs lost to the Thunder; Rockets facing elimination.
• Curt Schilling fired from ESPN after controversial anti-trans social media posts.

9. Controversy Chat: Restrooms, Social Media, and Speaking English on Planes (27:32 – 33:58)

• Debate over restroom access for transgender individuals, referencing controversial North Carolina law and Trump’s comments.
  • John Clay Wolfe: “They ought to just leave what the way it is. Men are men and women are women.” (29:31)
  • Co-host Dave: “Where have they been going to the bathroom all these years?” (29:36)
• Discussion about a Southwest Airlines incident where a man speaking Arabic was removed after saying “God willing.”
  • Cast argues what is paranoia, what is prudence; divided but mostly critical of airline overreaction.

10. Behind-the-Scenes: Show Growth & Company Culture (39:47 – 63:59)

• In-studio guest Jeff Larson, show fan & auto auction veteran, explains how he came to appreciate John’s “sight unseen” car-buying model and wrote about it.
• John opens up about his managerial style, GiveMeTheVIN growth, upcoming press exposure, and struggles scaling culture as company expands.
  • “It only took 10 freaking years. Finally, a decade later, overnight sensation.” (42:39)
• Banter on HR, office antics, and “rainmaker” personalities vs. management norms.

11. Ride of the Week: 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71 Diesel Review (54:46 – 58:58)

• John (and team) enthusiastically reviews the 2016 Colorado Z71 diesel, praising its value retention, ride quality, and small but powerful engine—calling out Toyota Tacoma’s relative downfalls.
  • Also discuss the Nissan Titan XD with Cummins diesel and how introducing Cummins transformed Dodge trucks.
  • “The new DC Colorado is awesome. It’s $42 grand, hard loaded.” (55:16)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Car Damage and Pricing

  • “If I had a place to put them, I’d probably buy them all because they were cheap… but they’re beat to hail, no joke.” — John Clay Wolfe (01:12)
  • “When you drive a car to 200,000 miles… it has gone off a cliff.” — John Clay Wolfe (33:35)

• On Company Growth

  • “It only took 10 freaking years. Finally, a decade later, overnight sensation.” — John Clay Wolfe (42:39)

• On Wild Listener Stories

  • “I basically got stabbed in the foot by my ex-wife… then I went to the hospital, got stitched up, came home, and peed all over her and went to sleep on the couch.” — Craig, caller (21:01)

• About Management and Culture

  • “You’re talking to people that you’re just dying to get a meeting with. And now they’re calling you… Now you’re on the inside.” — John & co-host banter (43:06)

• On Restroom Politicking

  • “The big problem comes when you propose legislation and try to change all these things and count somebody out.” — Co-host Dave (29:20)

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Time range | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Texas Flood Aftermath & Car Market | 00:18 – 03:41 | | Expansion of Houston Radio Coverage | 02:01 – 03:41 | | Celebrity Deaths & Satirical Prince Segment | 03:45 – 05:40 | | Car Bidding Live Calls | 05:54 and throughout | | Murderous Car Dealer Story | 08:00 – 09:41 | | Stepmother “Coming-on-to-Me” Story | 09:45 – 14:33 | | Male Domestic Abuse Call-ins | 19:20 – 25:53 | | Sports Updates & Johnny Manziel | 17:38 – 27:05 | | Restrooms, Schilling Firing, Language on Planes| 27:32 – 33:58 | | Growth of the Business & Company Culture | 39:47 – 63:59 | | Ride of the Week: Chevy Colorado Diesel | 54:46 – 58:58 |

Overall Tone

Boisterous, irreverent, candid, and occasionally controversial, blending car dealer real talk with locker-room humor and freewheeling commentary. The cast isn’t afraid to mix the deeply personal and wildly inappropriate with genuine car advice and insider business insights.

Closing Notes

This episode is a quintessential slice of The John Clay Wolfe Show—equal parts car culture, blue-collar talk radio, and Southern flavor. Listeners are treated to real trade secrets, wild stories, and brash takes on everything from market trends to modern controversies. The blend of humor, self-awareness, and automotive expertise remains the show’s hallmark.