The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #48 (May 28, 2016)

Aired: February 12, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Regulars: J.D. Ryan, Bob Floyd, Michael Turley

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a full-throttle, free-wheeling romp through cars, personal stories, pop culture, politics, and comedy—true to the show’s signature mix of “cars, sports, sex, drugs, and rock & roll.” On this Memorial Day weekend broadcast, John and crew blend car-buying business with heartfelt and hilarious storytelling, listener calls, and irreverent banter about everything from overcoming life-changing injury to raccoon disposal dilemmas and celebrity impressions.

Main Themes and Segments

1. John’s Spinal Injury and Recovery (00:35 – 09:44)

• Storytelling: John shares the harrowing story of breaking his back in a motocross accident 11 years prior and the long road to recovery.
• Personal Insight: He describes his journey from being paralyzed and told he’d “never walk again” to living a full (if sometimes painful) life.
• Discussion of Nerve Regeneration: John talks in detail about “reconnection pains”—spurts of nerve regrowth that feel like being “hit with a cattle prod.”
  • Notable Quote (08:24, John): “If y’all hear me start screaming and have Tourette’s throughout the day… that’s what happened. I’m having reconnection pains today and I haven’t had them in a long time because it’s been a long time.”
• Reflection: John reflects on how riding motorcycles as a kid taught him independence and joy, and wouldn’t “trade all those years of fun—even with what I’ve gone through.”

2. Car-Buying Live (15:21 – throughout)

• On-Air Appraisals: Listeners call in to get real-time offers on their vehicles—John talks market trends, value, and buying strategies with characteristic bluntness and humor.
• Examples:
  • 96 Pontiac Sunfire, worth “less than it costs to move it.”
  • 79 Hurst Olds with a non-original engine; “his-and-hers shifter” banter.
  • Various trucks, SUVs, beaters, and exotics ($220k Lamborghini Huracan).
• Business Philosophy: John promotes his GiveMeTheVIN.com website as an antidote to “car dealer games and headlocks.”
• Notable Quote (15:03, John): “One thing I’ve learned about car dealers… if their lips are moving, they’re lying. Not all of them, but a lot of them. I just want to buy your car, not sell you anything.”

3. Holiday Weekend & Audience Chitchat (12:14 – 13:51, scattered)

• Low Listenership Gags: The skeleton holiday audience is a running joke.
  • Notable Quote (08:44, John): “This is a good day to have reconnection pains because nobody’s listening.”
• Behind the Scenes: Celebrating nearly ten years of the show.

4. Raccoon Dilemma: To Shoot or Not to Shoot? (41:00 – 53:07)

• Listener Engagement: John caught a raccoon trash raiding, prompting a deluge of calls seeking advice: shoot, relocate, animal control, or keep as a pet?
• Expert Weigh-in: An animal control officer chimes in with legalities and best practices.
  • Notable Quote (47:23, Animal Control Officer): “Raccoons are high-risk rabies carriers and they need to be exterminated… State law allows that and recommends that. Relocating them is not a good idea at all… Shooting them in a trap or anywhere in the city limits will get you in trouble… but taking them out in the county and shooting—perfectly legal.”
• Comic Highlights: Discussion runs from serious (“What would Jesus do?”) to absurd (“shotgun weed smoke to the raccoon,” 54:00+).

5. Political Banter and Satire (26:01 – 39:24, 63:00+)

• Obama’s Hiroshima Speech: Spirited debate on presidential speeches, apologies, and partisan reactions.
  • Notable Quote (28:55, John): “What the hell does Obama have to do with Hiroshima?”
  • Riffs on talk radio tropes and conservative/liberal stereotypes.
• Donald Trump Gags: Drunk Trump audio (117:16); “Top 10 Trump VP Picks” skit (79:28).
• Impressions: Bob Floyd channels Rush Limbaugh, Casey Kasem, and more.

6. The Dope Report (55:57 – 58:43)

• **Bob Floyd delivers the “Dope Report”—a tongue-in-cheek market analysis of marijuana, meth, and “designer tripanoids” (typical of the show’s irreverent, not-for-kids sense of humor).

7. Pop Culture, TV & Music (37:52, 61:22 – 62:58, 101:51 – 110:03)

• Modern Family, Big Bang Theory: Brief discussions of TV salaries, celebrity culture.
• Music Deep Dives: Allman Revival, Van Hagar, Rush (with “Wallace Edwards” delivering a spoof “behind the music” on Rush as psychic Canadian super-soldiers).
• Axl Rose Gospel Parody (123:51): Hilarious segment: “Axl Rose does the gospel—Take Me Down to Nazareth City.”

8. Sports & Scandal (92:15 – 97:22)

• Baylor Football Scandal: Extended talk about coach Art Briles’ firing for recruiting players with troubled backgrounds and mishandling sexual assault complaints.
• Sports Radio Tactics: The panel recalls facing hyper-competitive and, at times, “roided-up” high school sports programs.

9. Show Business, Regulators, & PC Culture Satire (132:10 – end)

• Takata Airbags Recall: Car market talk.
• PC Culture Gripes: Debates about how far radio can go, effects of the Janet Jackson “wardrobe malfunction,” and more.
  • Notable Quote (135:13, John): “Where is the line now? ...They’ve been building this wall [of PC rules] for decades, Trump is scaring them, and the line is about to move again.”
• Radio Nostalgia/Meta: The team discusses the difficulties of solo broadcasting, program directors, and the evolution of modern talk radio.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• Epic Self-Deprecation (01:31):
  • “I've got a sob story. I'm in pain.” — John Clay Wolfe
• On Teen Motorcycling (09:44):
  • “That Tom, you know, Huckleberry Finn individualism and freedom... as crazy and reckless as this may sound, I wouldn’t trade all those years of fun for what I have to go through now.” — John Clay Wolfe
• On Honest Car Dealing (15:03):
  • “One thing I’ve learned about car dealers over the years is if their lips are moving, they’re lying. Not all of them, but a lot of them. God, they lie. I made a website. GiveMeTheVIN.com takes all that out.”
• Raccoon Solution, Animal Control Officer (47:23):
  • “Raccoons are high risk rabies carriers and they need to be exterminated... taking them out in the county and shooting them, perfectly legal. They definitely need to be killed or taken to animal control.”
• On American Football Priorities (96:24):
  • “That’s how important football is: people are willing to say, ‘Well, the girls shouldn’t have gone to those fraternity parties.’ Are you high? Really?” — J.D. Ryan
• Axl Rose Gospel Parody (123:51):
  • “Take me down to Jerusalem City, where the ground is brown, the girls are covered... take me to my Lord!” (Bob Floyd as Axl Rose)
• Drunk Trump Segment (118:00):
  • Audio slowed to make Trump sound like a drunken uncle, “19 trillion. Going to 21 trillion, not billion. We have trillions. Nobody even knows what a trillion is...”

Segment Timestamps (Selected Highlights)

• 00:35 – 09:44: John recounts his motocross injury and recovery, with deep dive into paralysis, rehab, the mechanics of motocross, and perseverance.
• 15:21 – 24:01: Live car appraisals; Sunfire, Hurst Olds, Nissan Titan.
• 41:00 – 53:07: Raccoon saga. Legalities, tactics, and audience opinions pour in.
• 55:57 – 58:43: Bob Floyd’s “Dope Report.”
• 61:22: Discussion on sports car buyers (Ferrari vs. Lamborghini guys).
• 79:28: Top 10 Donald Trump VP picks—parody segment.
• 101:51 – 110:03: “Wallace Edwards” delivers the (fake) deep history of Rush.
• 123:51: Axl Rose Gospel Parody (listener favorite).
• 132:10 – 138:16: Airbag recalls and discussion about PC culture and radio content restrictions.

Tone and Style

• Irreverent, comic, and colloquial: The show thrives on a rapid-fire, comedic rapport among hosts, regular impressions, and mock arguments.
• Authentic and confessional: John shares real pain and triumph, listener calls about cars, and personal life events—often blended with self-mocking wit.
• Sociopolitical edge: The team never shies from pop culture zingers or poking at political divides but always leavens with comedy.

For New Listeners

You’ll get a dose of real-life drama, wild anecdotes, raucous humor, and a crash course in how to buy or sell your car with no BS—plus plenty of classic radio hijinks. This episode is a highly representative sample of The John Clay Wolfe Show's unique mix: a family of radio misfits connecting with fans and not taking themselves too seriously.

For Buying/Selling Listeners:
If you want to get an offer for your car, just call in with year, make, model, and miles—or visit GiveMeTheVIN.com for a fast, no-haggle bid.

Signature Outtro:
“We will be here until 4 o’clock today answering emails and sending off offer letters online ... see you next Saturday ... go to givemethevin.com if you’re gonna sell your car and thank you guys.” — John Clay Wolfe