The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #521 (09.13.25)

Date: September 14, 2025
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Studio Crew: JD Ryan, Bobbo "Uncle Bobbo" Brown, DJ Pre K, Sean (board op), callers and guests
Podcast/Show Theme: Cars, sports, pop culture, offbeat news, and lively, uncensored banter, all powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show continues its trademark blend of sharp car talk, caller interaction, real-time appraisals, raunchy banter, and rapid-fire commentary on current events. As always, John and the crew bounce between offbeat news stories, automotive geekery, personal anecdotes, pop culture, and irreverent humor. The episode stands out, however, for its candid discussion of the recent assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, which the crew handles with a mix of gravity and their usual edge. The show also features intriguing car market insights (with guest Ed Bolian from VinWiki), call-ins from colorful regulars, and spirited debates about everything from TV nostalgia to YouTube economics and merch strategy.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Show Kickoff & Cast Updates

[00:00–01:54]

• Crew intros: Bobbo, JD, Sean, DJ Pre K. Turley is out at a Texas A&M game with family.
• Banter on sports fandom and why some team members just don't care about sports.
  • "Jock's gonna jock." – Bobbo [01:47]

2. Weird News: Bikini Barista Incident

[02:06–04:33]

• Discussion of attempted kidnapping at Ladybug Espresso in Washington.
• John riffs on the risks and stereotypes of working as a bikini barista.
  • "If you're being horish around breakfast time when a men's testosterone levels are peaking, you might get your ass pulled through a window." – John [02:59]
• Crew pushes back: It's still assault—no matter the uniform.
• Recap: Suspect left a receipt, was arrested and charged.

3. Car Talk: Land Cruiser & Old Money

[05:09–08:47]

• John lauds his “stud” Land Cruiser; laments the "woke" new models with smaller engines.
• Compares the understated wealth of Land Cruiser owners vs. flashier vehicles.
  • "Wealthy vs. rich: The basketball player is rich, but the guy that writes his check is wealthy." – JD/John [07:32]

4. On-Air Car Buying Calls

[09:37–12:58]

• John appraises callers' vehicles live, offers deals, and gives instructions:
  • "Go to givemetheven.com and load it up and say John bought this from me for $50,000 on the radio." – John [10:34]
• Hilarity ensues when a caller describes a polyamorous relationship (“topless time” on the boat).

5. Radio Trends: Markets, Demographics, and TV Nostalgia

[13:56–16:59]

• Discussion about why Miami didn't work as a market (it's mostly Spanish-speaking).
• Nostalgia deep-dive sparked by caller Terrence: BJ and the Bear, Baywatch channel, reruns on streaming TV.
• Crew breakdown: how new "FAST" channels are changing TV.

6. Regular Callers: Speech Impediment Terrence & Blind Dorian

[15:42–23:56]

• Terrence's unique speech and storytelling—debate among listeners on whether he's “real.” Pre K confirms he is!
• Dorian, blind ex-pilot and former dope smuggler, tells tales of boating and strip clubs:
  • "She told me...I can't learn to fly an airplane when I'm passing up $1,500 an hour at the club." – Dorian [21:28]
• John: "Where did all the money come from?" Dorian: "I sold marijuana. I have a ranch in California." [22:31]

7. Listener Call-In Extravaganza: Cars, Bids, Bizarre Stories

[25:02, 49:20, 55:22, 86:08, et al.]

• Appraisal calls range from classic 90s Nissans and "hail damaged" Hondas to 2016 BMW M4s.
• John's advice about car conditions, selling methods, and auction realities.
  • "It's just a big old turd with a steering wheel on it. But it is a Honda, so it's a polished turd, but it's a hail-damaged turd with no air." – John [53:51]

8. The Howard Stern "Cancellation" Rumor & Radio Metrics

[25:02–36:08]

• Discussion of Stern's fake "hand-off" to Andy Cohen, SiriusXM rumors, radio audience measurement.
• John on aging shock-jocks:
  • "Listening to a 75-year-old guy talking about heavy sex...I’m 53, it’s just not that cool." [35:23]

9. National Trauma – The Charlie Kirk Assassination

[38:12–47:51]

• Candor and caution as John and crew discuss the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk.
• Compare to MLK, talk about security failures, metal detectors, and media reactions.
• Excerpt from Kirk's conversation with Bill Maher on the Ten Commandments—showcasing his debate style.
• Reflections on ideology, polarization, and the skyrocketing of Kirk's posthumous reach.
  • "His followers went from 1.7 million to over 10 million in 48 hours." – JD [47:23]
• Crew laments the dangers of public executions and social media backlash.

10. Car Market Analysis: Guest Ed Bolian (VinWiki)

[117:45–124:48]

• Ed gives expert breakdown on the wild recent swings in supercar (especially Ferrari) values.
  • “360 Challenge Stradale does $603,000...” [120:11]
  • “F40s...two of them at Monterey auctions bring 3.8 [million]...no more $2 million F40s, they're just to the moon.” [122:00]
• Underlying factors: collector demographics, limited production, recent auction craziness.

11. YouTube, Merch, and The Modern Media Hustle

[131:33–142:37]

• John breaks down how YouTube pays, CPM rates, the rise of car YouTubers like Cletus McFarland and WhistlinDiesel.
  • “A million views equals $10,000.” [132:48]
• Deep-dive into merch: John rants about bland T-shirt designs, wants to step up creativity and flair.
• Media paradigm: How YouTube and streaming are overtaking network and cable TV.

12. Weekly Hijinks: Jeopardy, Music, & Strange News

[94:03–101:15, 58:01–62:02, 66:19–71:07]

• On-air Jeopardy game: prison movies and Ozzy Osbourne trivia.
• Odd news: Florida man tries to take emotional support alligator to Walmart; mariachi revenge serenades.
• Nostalgic music "Backtracks" contest: John Lennon songs, quirky merch prizes.
  • "I'm giving him the shirt because our merch sucks so bad!" – John [72:29]

13. Sweepstakes Winner Announcement

[107:55–111:16]

• GiveMeTheVIN’s $25,000 sweepstakes winner: Jennifer, a nonprofit worker tackling child abuse, and her husband (law enforcement).
  • "People say car dealers are crooked and lie all the time, but we give away 25 grand to random folks." – John [110:19]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If you're being horish around breakfast time when a men's testosterone levels are peaking, you might get your ass pulled through a window." – John [02:59]
• "Wealthy vs. rich: The basketball player is rich, but the guy that writes his check is wealthy." – JD/John [07:32]
• "It's just a big old turd with a steering wheel on it." – John, on a hail damaged Honda [53:51]
• On Kirk's assassination:
  "It reminds me of why I wasn't around when MLK got shot. But it's that level of an assassination." – John [38:51]
• Blind Dorian:
  “I can't learn to fly an airplane when I'm passing up $1,500 an hour at the club.” [21:28]
• On radio/YouTube:
  “Hollywood is done. It's got cancer and is terminal.” – John [140:45]
• On long-form YouTube:
  “If you're going to do long-form podcasts, you need to put them on a different YouTube channel so it doesn't screw up the one you're doing... the good produced videos on.” [142:46]
• John's merch frustration:
  "I'm tired of it. Why do we have stupid ass, sterile, government looking merch?" [69:08]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------|------------| | Bikini Barista News | 02:06 | | Land Cruiser Car Geekery | 05:09 | | Live Car Appraisals | 09:37, 49:20, 55:22, 86:08 | | Miami Market/FAST Channels | 13:56 | | Speech Impediment Terrence & TV Talk | 15:42 | | Blind Dorian Tales | 20:04 | | Howard Stern/Radio Metrics | 25:02 | | Jeopardy Game Show | 94:03 | | Charlie Kirk Assassination Discussion | 38:12 | | Merch & YouTube Economics | 66:19, 131:33 | | Ed Bolian Car Market Insights | 117:45 | | GiveMeTheVIN Sweepstakes Winner | 107:55 |

Final Recap

As ever, The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers a heady mix of cars, weird news, personal quips, and bold opinions, all leavened with humor and a willingness to follow the conversation wherever it goes. This episode’s heavier discussions on contemporary violence and media responsibility illustrate the show’s balance between irreverence and real-world engagement. If you want high-energy car expertise and honest talk with a rowdy, unfiltered edge, this episode brings it in spades.

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