The John Clay Wolfe Show — Episode #50 (6-11-16)

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show (June 11, 2016) leans into its classic formula: a freewheeling Texas radio experience powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, blending talk about cars, music, sports, pop culture, and irreverent real-life stories. With John Clay Wolfe at the helm, co-hosts J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, and producer Michael Turley banter through topics from concert reviews and rock history lore to wild listener call-ins and offbeat guest commentary. The result is a loose, unpredictable show that’s part used car marketplace, part rock ‘n’ roll confessional, and part comedy club—just as liable to veer into windshield time wisdom as it is to lampoon the latest viral controversy.

1. Show Expands — New Markets & Affiliates

• [01:11, 53:00, 88:33]
  • John celebrates the show’s addition to new stations, including Arkansas (The KEG in Fayetteville, Nash Icon in Fort Smith) and upcoming New Orleans expansion.
  • “Shut the front door. Are you serious?” — Bobbo [01:28]
  • Show asks for ‘boogie check’ from Arkansas callers to test the new broadcast reach and signal.

2. Rock & Roll Talk — The Boston Concert Review

• [05:56, 07:39, 08:57, 18:02, 87:08]
  • Concert rundown: John and Bobbo share stories from the Boston concert, with Don Felder (Eagles) opening.
  • John is underwhelmed by Felder’s vocals but admiring of his guitar chops:
    • “The guy can’t sing. He’s a great guitarist, great songwriter. But, you know, thank God they didn’t let him sing.” — John [08:25]
  • Bobbo marvels at Boston’s technical precision: “...like seeing bands like Rush...people who are so precise.” [08:58]
  • Discussion about Tom Scholz (Boston’s founder)—his age and musical genius.
  • Wallace Edwards delivers a wild, behind-the-music style ghost story about Boston’s early days in a supposedly haunted theater.
    • “The walls bled, windows shattered, the furnace exploded. And Scholz actually swears that...his trademarked Rockman amplifier bit him on the ankle as he played.” — Wallace [47:52]

Memorable Quotes

• “I went to the Joe Walsh and Bad Company a couple weeks ago...wow, that’s top three now.” — John [06:33]
• “[Boston’s] new singer sounds just like Brad Delp, the old guy. He looks like a young version of him.” — John [09:11]

3. Life, Death, and Drugs: The Morning After (and Before)

• [00:44, 03:55, 04:38, 20:01]
  • Banter about finding pizza and a mysterious “one-hitter” in the studio.
  • J.D. jokes about needing to “re-establish sobriety” just hanging out with the crew.
  • Stories about backstage antics at concerts, drugs at shows, and post-party studio crash pads.
  • Revisiting bar and high school friendships and rumors (including John’s emphatic denial of ever using cocaine):
    • “There’s one thing in my life I’ve never done — is cocaine.” — John [65:00]
  • Reflection on falling out with old friends over wild or false accusations.

4. Pilot Strikes, French Protests, and the Perils of Flying

• [01:45, 02:56, 14:03, 15:53]
  • John’s daughter is stranded in Paris thanks to French transit and airline strikes during the Euro soccer tournament.
  • Discussion shifts to a Cirrus SR22 crash in Houston—John, as a private pilot, breaks down what wake turbulence is and how a deadly flat spin occurs.
    • “If you put yourself in a flat spin at 300 feet above ground, you’re gonna die. If you don’t believe it, watch the video.” — John [17:19]

5. The Car Show Within the Show

• Throughout, key blocks: [02:34, 21:10, 25:03, 27:38, 29:22, 32:22, 86:04, 105:29, 130:13, 133:33]
  • Core of the show: listeners call in with cars to sell, looking for instant offers.
  • Banter about pricing, KBB values (“Kelly Blue Balls”), and stories of picking up vehicles—including extreme examples (a guy leaves the title and keys, asks to have the check slipped under the garage door).
  • Multiple walk-throughs of the “GiveMeTheVIN” web process and why they pay “real checks” versus CarMax’s “drafts.”

• Standout lines:
  • “We created a new way to buy cars...like Amazon or one of the good online services...” – John [71:10]
  • “We buy cars, over 100 a week, that’s what we do. GiveMeTheVin.com — you don’t believe me, listen to my commercial.” [51:28]
  • “If I don’t beat a CarMax offer, I’ll overnight you a check for $100.” [13:39, 100:20]

6. Absurdist Character Bits & Unusual Callers

• Gorilla Cage Kid Skit: [23:18, 25:05, 103:05]

  • The team riffs on creating a recurring character modeled on the unlucky child from the recent gorilla shooting incident (a satirical, South Park–style bit).
  • Parody scenes: “He tells a story like his mom’s not watching...And I looked down, the french fries were all nice and bubbly in the water. It made me think about bath time.” — Christian as “the kid” [26:27]

• Famous/Crazy Callers: [114:00, 117:34, 141:10]

  • Amy Sharon Cha calls with a wild story of hiding in her Mini Cooper, whistle-blowing, lawsuits, and supposed movie deals.
  • A listener claims to have a Paul Wall-owned Impala, wants $300,000; John negotiates “down” to $250,000 — obviously a put-on.

7. Pop Culture & Sports — The News, Facebook, and Controversies

• Rush Limbaugh & Casey Kasem Impressions: [54:46, 77:06, 74:57]
  • “Rush” shows up to weigh in (in character) on the Trump era, PC culture, and steak. Casey Kasem delivers a Top 10 about Facebook’s real-life impacts:
    • “Number one: making you depressed because everyone’s life is better than yours on Facebook.” – Casey (J.D. Ryan) [78:22]
• Emily Austin Facebook Live Controversy: [35:38, 119:34]
  • Fox Sports cuts ties with a reporter after insensitive remarks made on Facebook Live go viral.
  • Michael Turley plays audio, team dissects tone-deaf moments.
• Social Media News:
  • Warning to listeners about Facebook changing photo storage policies and pushing to the Moments app [75:53].
• Trump & Clinton: Twitter Wars [137:12]
  • Review of sharp social media exchange between the two candidates:
    • “Delete your account.” — Hillary Clinton’s tweet [137:24]

8. Humor, Life Philosophy, and Oddball Stories

• Regular exchanges about meals (buying roadside shrimp and meat), car buying, and offbeat rock trivia.
• Bobbo tells his tragic Texas Jam/Boston concert story — busted by his dad, missed his chance at love and “changed his life.” [87:24]
• The hosts joke about the merging of country and rock music (“All genres are running together, all formats are running together. What is this country coming to?” — John [74:44])
• The show closes with the “Ride of the Week” (Lexus RC F review), sports talk, and a rapid-fire round of final car bids.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Show Growth & Affiliates

“We’re starting in New Orleans next week, too. Nolan’s.” — John [01:26]
“Did you know we’re on 11 stations now?” — John [54:09]

On French Strikes & Travel Woes

“Trains are on strike in Paris. And the garbage...What caused all this?” — J.D. [111:27]

On Buying Cars Online

“We buy over 100 cars a week. That’s what we do. GiveMeTheVin.com.” — John [51:28]

On Concerts & Rock Legends

“That was the best show I’ve ever seen? No, but it was...top 10.” — John on Boston [06:23]
“He can play the guitar wonderfully...but he can’t sing.” — John on Don Felder [07:30]

On Ridiculous Listeners

“I want 300,000 for it...No, it just came with a couple of shirts.” — ‘Aldo’ re: Paul Wall’s Impala [141:07]

On Social Media & Offense

“With all the sensitive people out there, they’re dying to be offended. If you’re dying to be offended, tune in after 11 o’clock...” — John [36:21]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:10–03:16: Show opens; banter, affiliate updates, French strike.
• 05:56–09:32: Boston concert review; Don Felder, 70s/80s rock.
• 14:03–17:54: Cirrus SR22 plane crash; flight safety explanation.
• 23:18–27:33: “Kid from the gorilla cage” character bit.
• 32:43–42:53: Car valuations and funny listener calls.
• 47:52–48:48: Wallace’s Boston Haunted Theater Tale.
• 54:46–55:55: Faux Rush Limbaugh weighs in.
• 77:06–78:22: “Casey Kasem” countdown of Facebook’s impacts.
• 87:08–88:17: Bobbo’s tragic Texas Jam/Boston concert story.
• 119:34–124:06: Emily Austin controversy; status of “hot” radio personalities.
• 130:13–134:25: Final live calls, radio market talk, stat check.

Show Tone

Cheeky, brash, quick with a blue-collar joke. Unscripted and prone to tangents—with clear camaraderie among regulars and a willingness to embrace both the ridiculous and the heartfelt. Cars may be the hook, but the stories, local news riffs, and rock nostalgia drive the heart of the show.

For New Listeners

You’ll get a spirited mix of:

• Honest-to-a-fault car appraisals (with a side of dealership exposé)
• Real and parody call-ins from a wild range of listeners
• Rock history, classic concert reviews, and spot-on impressions
• Goofy, lightly controversial bits poking at culture and politics (rarely mean-spirited)
• Stories about the perils of live radio, travel, and Texas life

Advertising and station IDs are kept short; the focus remains on storytelling, surprise, and listener interaction with a no-PC, no-holds-barred attitude.