Podcast Summary: The John Clay Wolfe Show (#44) – April 30, 2016, Hour 2

Main Theme / Purpose

This hour of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a lively blend of car buying banter, rock-and-roll anecdotes, workplace pranks, radio industry inside stories, and irreverent humor. John and the crew field car valuation calls, swap wild stories about musicians and celebrities, prank each other (and unsuspecting colleagues), and riff on current events—always staying on the edge of what’s FCC-appropriate. The overall mood is irreverent and funny, with a unique Texas radio swagger.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Car Appraisals & Auto Industry Realities

• High-Mileage Hyundai Blues
  • John takes a call from a listener (Taylor from Greenville/Dallas) trying to sell an ’05 Hyundai Elantra GT with 176,000 miles.
  • He shares real auction numbers: “When they get that many miles on them… they’re worthless. Real money on this car is $500.” (01:31)
  • Discussion on the trade-in vs. wholesale market, setting expectations for car sellers.

2. Facebook & The Art of the Office Prank

• Hijacking Facebook Accounts
  • The crew discovers an open Facebook page of a (former) coworker, teasing the idea of posting a fake “coming out” post—riffing on how dangerous and tempting such pranks can be.
  • Real experiences are shared, including a story of someone posting an embarrassing photo on Deb’s account: “Somebody took a picture of some really saggy boobs... it was me, right. I did not have saggy boobs.” – Deb (03:41)

3. Concert & Music Industry Stories

• Life Working Music Events

  • Debbie discusses her role at Dallas’ Edgefest: “I am going to help out any way I can because I am a team player.” (05:16) — but quickly the chat devolves into humor about “band fluffers” and backstage shenanigans.
  • Debbie reflects on not being a music “fanatic”—with only Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) ever making her starstruck: “There’s such a presence about this guy. When he walks in, it’s like, ‘I am Robert Plant.’” (07:26)
  • Robert Plant anecdote: Debbie nearly gives her shirt away during a radio interview; Plant jokes, “Could somebody get the baby oil?” (07:59)

• Willie Nelson & Country Legends

  • Bob shares tales of being a local DJ, driving Reba McEntire and other artists around, and a risqué (but ultimately innocent) escapade with Reba that got him in trouble: “Stuff went on, and I went too far with Reba… She was mad.” (11:09)
  • Commentary on the “presence” of musicians: “Reba, when you get right next to her, she’s just like… the whole room hums.” – Bob (12:25)

• Impressions and Music Nostalgia

  • Bob does impressions of country stars like John Anderson and tells about his dad playing with Boxcar Willie.
  • The crew reminisces about old country (Merle Haggard) and rock icons (Prince, Pink Floyd).

4. The Prince Posthumous Mystery

• Ongoing Public Fascination
  • Detailed discussion about Prince’s passing, speculation on cause (rumors about illness, painkillers), and stories about his eccentric lifestyle—“No booze, everything organic… but then [maybe] a pillhead?” – John (17:08)
  • The crew humorously debates if Prince’s Paisley Park can become the “Graceland” for fans (“Was he that big?” “150 million records sold.” – Turley, 20:22)
  • Off-color banter about Prince’s rumored sex dungeon, alleged relationships, and his “crackhead” sister possibly inheriting his fortune.

5. Car Buying Pranks and Party Boats

• John’s Sank Boat Saga
  • John recounts getting called about his boat partially sinking and the headache of dealing with marina “corporate” bureaucracy. Pranks his service contact on-air about the incident.
  • “There’s a stiletto heel hanging off the windshield, and there’s woman undergarments on the floorboard.” (25:47)
  • Theories and banter on party boats fueling the chaos: “Somebody probably took it out joyriding … maybe just left it unplugged, bilge pump ran the battery down.” – Scott (31:54)

6. Radio Station Life & Ticket Giveaways

• Concert Ticket System

  • Debbie outlines how radio stations distribute tickets: “It always goes to the fans first. … Sometimes a lot of people don’t show up. The DJs get the leftovers.” (39:38)
  • Inside info on backstage passes and the difference between the old days and the present.

• Guests and Celebrity Interviews

  • John drops names of past show guests: Simon Cowell, Chevy Chase, Cheech & Chong, Rob Halford, and Weird Al. “He was normal when I picked him up … then said, ‘I should be able to find this house, I bought it for them three years ago.’” – John on Weird Al (43:34)

7. Workplace Pranks Redux

• Faking a “Coming Out” Post
  • The team writes a faux-sincere Facebook status for a coworker:
    “Without Prince in the world, I cannot lie. I am addicted to gay sex.” (50:44)
  • Jokes about the ethics and boundaries of pranks.

8. “As Found in Cars” — Nastiest Discoveries

• Roach-Infested Car Contest
  • Reveal of a gut-churning car buy: “Which car had more roaches than Tommy Chong’s ashtray?” (54:01)
  • Listeners guess while the team provides gory details: “Look at the roaches in the car!” (54:18), “There’s thousands.” — Turley
  • In the end, it’s a 2012 Hyundai Accent (“What a waste of a car, man.” – Bob, 58:37), discussion of the seemingly impossible clean-up: “Is roaches like AIDS, once you got it, you can’t get rid of it?” – John (55:53)

9. Mean Tweets, Media Harassment

• Readings of Hostile Twitter Messages
  • The crew plays audio from a video in which men read misogynistic tweets to female sportswriters. Notable lines:
    • “One of the players should beat you to death with their hockey stick…” (63:26)
    • “Hopefully this skank Julie DeCaro is Bill Cosby’s next victim.” (64:00)
    • Discussion on harshness of public life for media women, with Debbie reflecting: “When you put yourself out in media, especially as a woman, you just gotta roll with it, man.” (64:51)

10. Uncle Roy Hospital Check-in

• Calling Uncle Roy
  • Show regular “Uncle Roy” calls in from his hospital bed, recapping his gallbladder surgery with his trademark humor and Southern drawl. “I began to feel, you know, I feel ugly, you know? And I mean, I… I don’t never feel it ugly…” (44:24)
  • John encourages listeners to send flowers and good wishes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’m swear to God, they’re worthless when they get that many miles on them.” – John, on used Hyundais (01:31)
• “Reba, when you get right next to her, she’s just like… the whole room hums.” – Bob (12:25)
• “When [Robert Plant] walks in, it’s like a presence. It’s like, ‘I am Robert Plant.’” – Debbie (07:26)
• “Somebody probably took it out joyriding… There’s a stiletto heel hanging off the windshield, and there’s woman undergarments on the floorboard.” – John, recounting the police call about his sunk boat (25:47)
• “No burgers, nothing. Cause he was on Percocet.” – John, on Prince’s organic lifestyle hypocrisy (17:08)
• “There’s not good with money, supposedly.” – About Prince (17:44)
• “Is roaches like AIDS? Once you got it, you can’t get rid of it?” – John, on the roach car (55:53)
• “I just want to take this opportunity to be perfectly honest with my friends and family… I am addicted to gay sex.” – The crew, fake-posting for Mike’s Facebook (50:44)
• “When you put yourself out in media, especially as a woman, you just gotta roll with it, man.” – Debbie (64:51)
• “Reverend Brown: ‘Fear not the cockroaches. But you gotta smite them… or the cockroaches will take your heart before God come for your soul!’” (59:14-60:28)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Theme | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:54–02:07| Car Appraisal: High-mileage Hyundai Elantra | | 03:41 | Facebook prank war stories & social media dangers | | 05:16–07:59| Edgefest, band stories, Robert Plant encounter | | 09:43 | 100-year-old pole dancer & Willie Nelson’s 83rd birthday | | 11:09–13:15| Bob’s stories: Reba in Wichita Falls; music “presence” of stars | | 15:29–20:59| Prince’s legacy, crazy rumors, Paisley Park | | 23:01–31:08| John’s boat disaster: sunken boat, party evidence, service call | | 31:33–32:39| Boat theories: batteries, bilge pumps, party aftermath | | 39:38–43:03| Radio station concert tickets, artist access, past celebrity guests | | 44:07–46:26| Uncle Roy’s gallbladder surgery hospital call-in | | 47:21–51:36| Facebook prank: Mike’s “coming out” post and guilty second thoughts | | 54:01–58:37| S-Found in Cars: Cockroach-infested Hyundai, cleaning challenges | | 63:05–65:54| Mean Tweets: Reading online harassment to female sportswriters |

Tone & Language

The show’s tone is fast-paced, brash, and sometimes wild—full of banter, inside jokes, off-color humor, with a healthy dose of Texas radio bravado. Hosts and guests riff off each other naturally, swinging between affectionate mockery, nostalgia, and genuine curiosity.

Additional Highlights

• Listeners can get real, sometimes painful valuations on old cars by calling in.
• The team brings listeners behind the curtain of music radio life—from the harsh truths about ticket allocation to hilarious artist encounters.
• Traditional and social media are playfully lampooned, while real-life internet harassment is acknowledged.
• Listeners are reminded repeatedly: if you call in, you might just end up “on the radio” whether your company approves or not.

Recap

For fans and new listeners alike, this episode is a quintessential hour of The John Clay Wolfe Show. Expect lots of laughs, irreverent tangents, and bold, unfiltered discussions about music, cars, fame, social media, and the messiness of real life—Texas radio style.