The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #46 (5-7-16): Mother’s Day, Wild Stories, and Car Talk

Podcast: The John Clay Wolfe Show
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Air Date: February 12, 2026
Episode Number: 46
Description: A rollicking, freewheeling episode packed with car buying advice, wild reminiscences, off-color humor, and the show's signature blend of automotive expertise and unruly storytelling. Mother’s Day, classic rock, crazy family tales and more.

Main Theme/Purpose

This episode captures the raucous spirit of The John Clay Wolfe Show, blending laugh-out-loud stories, irreverent exchanges, and behind-the-scenes looks at car buying and family life. The hosts riff on Mother’s Day, discuss car-market trends and funny dealership encounters, swap outrageous childhood confessions, and mock both rock stars and politicians. The show is a mix of comedy, genuine car-selling tips, and classic “morning zoo” radio chaos, delivered with the candid, sometimes off-color camaraderie of old friends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening and Mother’s Day Antics (00:01–12:00)

• The show launches with banter among John, JD Ryan, Bobbo, and the crew, joking about staying late, parental responsibility, and sharing stories about smoking and parenting.

• Early on, the hosts riff about the sorts of gifts NOT to get for Mother’s Day, poking fun at bad choices like vacuums and rocks, leaning into a running gag about “spending time” versus “reminding her of chores.”

  • Quote: “Give her the old one-two. Sage.” – John Clay Wolfe (07:35)

• John tells stories about dysfunctional families (“My friend’s ex-wife...”) and “awkward” gift exchanges.

2. Family & Marriage Tales: Marriage, Staying, and Sibling Rivalry (10:15–15:00)

• The crew compares notes on how many times they’ve been married or “staying,” turning the conversation to the difference between living together and being married, with much self-deprecating humor.

  • Quote: “Before we were getting married… at her family Christmas… she busts out in tears […] When it goes from pearls to pots and pans, it has changed forever.” – John Clay Wolfe (08:44)

• Bobbo describes himself as a “serial monogamist” (10:18).

• A discussion about what it means to “stay” with someone, peppered with jokes and observations about relationships and the car business.

3. Celebrity, Music, and Pop Culture: (22:40–26:35)

• Announcements about Joe Walsh and Bad Company touring Dallas launch a sidebar about seeing classic rockers “before they die.”
• Discussion about Joe Walsh refusing to play an event that became a Republican convention fundraiser, and his political statement about “vitriol and bullying.”
  • Quote: “I’m very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaign.” – Bobbo (quoting Joe Walsh) (25:04)
• The hosts lampoon other classic musicians, comparing Keith Richards to Mussolini (23:42), and mock both politics and rock star egos.

4. Hot Topics: Johnny Manziel, Statutory Law, and Celebrity Scandals (17:15–28:04)

• Breaking news update on Johnny Manziel’s legal troubles and the hosts’ opinions on self-destruction in sports (“He’s the Robert Downey Jr. of sports, drugs, and alcohol.” – JD Ryan, 18:54).

• Discussion leads into age of consent laws in Texas, the foibles of youth, and the pitfalls of fame.

  • Quote: “If he’s 19 and she’s 17, is that statutory?” – John Clay Wolfe (20:54)
  • Bobbo: “Technically, yes, it’s statutory, but it really depends on her daddy.” (21:10)

• Reports on the aftermath of Prince’s death ("Time to get up, Prince Nelson, get off the elevator!” – John, 27:17) and opiate issues.

5. Show Features: Car Buying Q&A, Technical Woes, Office Moves (31:08–41:14)

• The crew discusses moving into new offices and the chaos of getting phones set up (“I told Turley not to pay the phone guy…” – John, 29:24).

• Technical troubleshooting interspersed with jabs at home phones versus cell phones (“A phone in your home is like having water, right?” – John, 30:20).

• Car Market Corner: John explains the business model: “Sell us your car – so easy you can do it in your underwear.” (31:42)

  • Offers a $100 bounty if they can’t beat a CarMax offer, details logistics for both sellers and dealers.

6. Politics & Parody: The “Black Trump” Rap and More (33:14–36:46)

• Turley presents the viral “Black Trump” rap remix from The Daily Show, featuring Trump’s soundbites put to a hip-hop beat.
  • Memorable Quote: “I have black guys counting my money… Nobody has more respect for women… Build the wall!” – Trump rap (34:00)
  • The crew gleefully comments on the absurdity of campaign season.

7. Listener Cars & Car Bidding: Real-Time Appraisals (36:09–41:00, Throughout)

• Callers pitch their used vehicles for bids live on-air, with John and crew shooting from the hip with rapid-fire price quotes, questions about condition, and negotiation banter.
• Example: A Cadillac Escalade caller gets an offer $300 above CarMax, leading to a deal (36:22).
  • “I advertise I’ll beat CarMax or I’ll give a hundred dollars.” – John (37:01)

8. Ethnic Stereotypes & Accidental Racism (Tongue-in-Cheek): Cinco de Mayo & “Tyrone” (38:43–44:30)

• Joking observations about who actually celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Texas, with playful jabs at Black, Mexican, and White stereotypes via the “Tyrone” character.
  • Quote: “All the brothers, they were sucking on them red drinks… at On the Border, on Cinco de Mayo!” – John (39:19)
• Light-hearted mockery of cross-cultural confusion about holiday celebrations and favorite drinks.

9. Family Dynamics: Sibling Rivalry and Parental Tales (46:09–51:08)

• John and co-hosts relive stories of sibling rivalry and unfair family dynamics (“Why do you get the new house?” – John’s brother, 47:51), tales of jealous brothers and the pitfalls of being the youngest.
  • JD: “That’s my favorite line of the day. ‘I’m going to build a new house. – Why do you get the new house?’” (51:00)

10. “Biggest Lie You Ever Told Your Mom” – Listener Calls (53:15–90:36, with breaks)

• In celebration of Mother’s Day, the show revolves through candid, confessional (and comedic) stories of lying to moms during childhood or adolescence.
  • Memorable: One caller left a fake note to hide wrecking his mom’s car (53:39), another admits lying to his mom about military deployment to keep her from worrying (56:21).
  • John finally tells his own “biggest lie:” prank calling a neighbor’s answering machine claiming to have slept with their wife at age seven, getting caught on tape. (82:06–84:21)
• Frequent comic interruptions from “Lucy,” a recurring character, further derail the stories.

11. Dealer Tales, Car Business Breakdown, and Car Market Trends (98:03–109:12)

• John walks through his business evolution, the purpose of GiveMeTheVIN.com, and how the car-buying experience has (and hasn’t) changed for the public.
  • “I make about $300 a car… That’s my business.” (100:53)
  • Explains the pain points of car sellers, CarMax, and dealer tactics—and how the show tries to make selling easier and more transparent.
• More live offers and negotiations with listeners, including reminders to take good photos of your car for the website.

12. New Cars, Reviews, and Volkswagen Woes (143:09–153:17)

• Comedic “Ride of the Week” segment reviewing a 2017 Kia Sportage, with banter about pricing and features.
• John laments his troubles with used Volkswagens — notorious money pits for dealers.
  • “If I took all my career and took VW out… I think I’d be in the red.” (150:45)
  • Details one particular Beetle convertible that cost thousands more in repairs than they ever hoped to make selling it (“We sold this car like 15 times, kept getting arbitration… I finally sold it on a red light and damn near busted out of it.” – 152:02)

Notable & Memorable Quotes

• On bad Mother’s Day gifts:
  “Give her the old one-two. Sage.” – John Clay Wolfe (07:35)
• On family transitions:
  “When it goes from pearls to pots and pans, it has changed forever.” – John Clay Wolfe (08:44)
• On political absurdity (by proxy):
  “I’m very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaign.” — Joe Walsh via Bobbo (25:04)
• On statutory law:
  “Technically, yes, it’s statutory, but it really depends on her daddy.” – Bobbo (21:10)
• On car selling:
  “Sell us your car – so easy you can do it in your underwear.” – John Clay Wolfe (31:42)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Mother’s Day & Gag Gifts: 05:50–08:37
• Johnny Manziel, Celebrity Meltdowns: 17:19–21:32
• Car Business Model Explained: 98:03–102:40
• Call-in “Biggest Lie to Your Mom” Stories: 53:15–90:36 (Interspersed)
• Daily Show “Black Trump” Parody Segment: 33:14–36:46
• Classic Rock, Joe Walsh, Politics: 22:40–26:35
• Volkswagen Dealer Lament: 150:45–152:51
• Kia Sportage Review: 143:09–145:46

Show Tone & Style

The tone throughout is rambunctious, unscripted and irreverent — a mix of blue-collar wisecracking, wild storytelling, and automotive expertise. The hosts trade friendly insults and create characters (e.g., “Lucy,” “Tyrone”) to play with stereotypes and poke fun at themselves and the world around them. Car business advice is delivered with candor and a refreshing lack of pretense, leavened by frequent jokes about drinking, drugs, and family dysfunction. Segments are loosely structured, often interrupted or thrown off course in favor of an extra laugh or a live listener call.

For First-Time Listeners

• Expect a comedy approach to everything from classic cars to childhood confessions.
• “Car Talk” is genuine but always served with a side of mockery.
• The show centers on the hosts’ personalities and their chemistry, with frequent call-ins from both real listeners and “in-show” characters.
• If you’re easily offended—by language, irreverence, or wild off-topic digressions—this probably isn’t your scene.
• For car sellers: GiveMeTheVIN.com is celebrated as a straightforward way to get a solid offer on your used vehicle, pitched repeatedly in the spirit of a morning radio ad, but with real expertise behind it.

Episode Highlights

• Relatable, riotous stories about screwing up as a kid—and parental reactions.
• Unfiltered advice on the best (and worst) ways to celebrate Mother’s Day.
• Candid breakdown of the selling-car-to-a-dealer process, with insider tips and cautionary tales.
• Bizarre, hilarious riffs on rock stardom, music, and what passes for political sanity in America.
• The “Black Trump” hip-hop satire montage.
• “Ask the Car Dealer” call-in moments: live, real-time appraisals and tense/funny negotiations.
• Running gags about family, drinking, car business headaches, and call-in chaos (“no soup for you!”).

Listen For…

• Uncensored, honest laughs about selling your car—or your soul.
• Moments where a heartfelt or hilarious listener story takes center stage.
• The hosts’ dynamic, which teeters between the wisdom of lived experience and gleeful middle-aged misbehavior.
• Classic rock nostalgia and lampooning, with real affection and genuine musical knowledge.

Bottom Line:
This episode is a madcap blend of drinking stories, family confessions, political zingers, car-selling wisdom, and vintage morning radio chaos—pulled together by John’s crusty humor and mangled Texas accent. If you want automotive knowledge or just want to laugh at stories about “the biggest lie I ever told my mom,” you’re in the right place.