The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #527

October 25, 2025

Episode Overview

On this episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, the crew delivers another energetic and irreverent Saturday morning ride through the worlds of cars, sports, pop culture, and listener call-ins. With signature banter and playful ribbing, John and his panel discuss everything from bizarre Halloween news stories and celebrity alcohol brands to major NBA gambling scandals and classic cars on the auction block. Regular features like the "Lightning Round," sports picks, live car bidding, and listener-driven segments like "The Truth" keep the show moving fast and unpredictable. The team's camaraderie, wisecracking, and willingness to embrace any (broadcast-friendly) topic—plus a showcase of classic JCW characters—make this America's top weekend morning show for a reason.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Opening Banter: Weather, High School Football & Parenting (00:16 – 02:55)

• Temperature Talk: John laments lingering summer heat in the South, contrasts with cold up North, humorously admits to still wearing shorts.
• High School Football Scheduling:
  • John's son's team navigates weather delays; he suggests a whimsical "six-quarter game" rule.
  • Explains Texas high school football’s practice of awarding a "W" if a weather-delayed game is canceled after half-time.
  • Quote:

  "I just told my wife, I said this will be cool because it'll be a six quarter game...I think that's how they should do it, that we took the W." — John (01:22)

2. Celebrity Alcohol Brands & McConaughey's Naked Bongo Ad (02:59 – 05:10)

• The crew riffs on the proliferation of celebrity liquor brands:
  • McConaughey’s new tequila launch brings back the legend of his "naked bongo" police encounter.
    • Playful dramatization of the police report read on air:

    “The nude subject yelled, why are you here?” — (03:47)

  • John notes the immense profit potential, citing Tito’s, Sammy Hagar, and Ryan Reynolds as success stories.
  • Internal banter over whether JCW should launch its own liquor or wine.

3. Team Dynamics & Show Format (05:18 – 07:39)

• Classic Ball-Busting: Teasing about facial expressions, mock-fighting, and "car vs. money" debate.
• YouTube Video Announcement: John plugs their upcoming YouTube video launch at noon, mentioning significant traction and viewership.
  • Quote:

  "We got one that's got 300,000 hours worth of watching. And it'll be in a million real soon." — John (09:40)

[Lightning Round #1: Live Car Bids] (11:03 – 13:48)

Timestamp Highlights:

• [11:03] - Jake's 2020 Camry Sport: John bids $9k; caller owes more and is "in for the long haul."
• [11:54] - Kenny’s 2006 Cadillac STS w/ supercharger: Negotiations break down over price expectations; classic negotiation humor ensues.
  • Quote:

  "I hit you three—you said you don't know how much it is, but you know it's not three. You're getting offers. Your aunt owns it. She's eight and your car's a nine. How much is it?" — John (13:15)

4. Candy Corn & Halloween Humor (14:04 – 15:15)

• Hilarious anti-candy corn rant suggesting it tastes like "oil," speculates it's recycled every year.
  • Quote:

  “All the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1914. They never had to make it again.” — Bobbo (14:16)

5. Topical News: Fake 'Purge' Prank & Home Defense Laws (16:00 – 18:50)

• Real-life Purge: Three costumed teens scare Virginia homeowners; legal/ethical debate on how to respond.
  • Quote:

  “So what do you do in that case? Somebody's at your door, you're looking at them through the ring camera, and they're saying, come out or we're coming in.” — J.D. (17:00)

  • John: “Yeah, shoot them in the ass.” (17:07)
• Sidebar: John references Chris Rock’s "how not to get your ass kicked by the police" routine for comic relief.

6. White House Renovations & Political Satire (19:02 – 21:56)

• Speech Impediment Terrence calls in to critique Trump’s plans for a White House ballroom.
• The crew satirizes past and present White House modifications (e.g., Obama's basketball court, Nixon's bowling alley, JFK pool).
  • Quote:

  “In the John F. Kennedy days, they had a swimming pool. That’s when… Nixon came and filled it in…” — Bobbo (21:39)

7. Sports Talk: NBA Gambling/Mafia Arrests (24:44 – 36:44)

Timestamp Highlights:

• [28:06] Detailed breakdown of the FBI's indictments involving NBA players/coaches and the American Mafia.
• [29:00] Tech-savvy cheating devices at fixed poker games and how "the fish" (victims) were set up.
  • Quote:

  “They got two special very high tech devices. One... can look up through the table, through the felt and see the cards...” — Bobbo (29:03)

• [31:14] Player Terry Rozier accused of faking injury for prop bets; coach Chauncey Billups for game manipulation.
• [34:09] John observes: “I think it’s going on in high school sports” — riffing on sports betting’s shady side.
• General consensus: When there’s money to be made, corruption is inevitable—be it NBA, poker, or even bingo.

8. Classic Cars: Barrett-Jackson Auction & More Bids (39:44 – 43:59)

• John discusses recent classic car acquisitions (e.g., '66 Chevy Nova, '03 Cobra, '67 Chevy pickup restomod) and auction strategy, referencing their growing YouTube channel and upcoming content.
  • Quote:

  “That truck there is either on a Suburban or a Tahoe chassis...you can actually drive it.” — John (48:17)

• Live, often humorous, negotiations with callers on sale/purchase prices, classic car trivia, collector color preferences, and restoration details.

9. Sports Bets & Football Picks (78:59 – 86:44)

• John vs. Turley Betting Showdown: College and NFL picks for the week, lines, and record tracking.
  • Debates over up-to-the-minute "line" movements (and accusations of cheating).
• Historical sports betting stories: Tim Donaghy, Michael Jordan’s retirement, family gambling in youth sports, etc.
• Quote:

  “I'm just winging it and I'm just betting like a chick. Oh, my God. I like the uniform.” — John (85:05)

10. Listener-Driven Segment: "The Truth" (100:34 – 104:56)

• Rapid-fire, no-pleasantries, call-in round where listeners begin with "The truth is..." and sound off on everything from NFL rules to controversial social topics.
  • Notable entry:

  “The truth is that China's TikTok and algorithms for social media are what caused the tranny epidemic.” — Caller from Indianapolis (102:30)

• Memorable:
  • Some entries highlight the show’s eclectic and sometimes provocative audience.

11. Pop Culture & New Movies (105:49 – 108:23)

• John and Bobbo review Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film "One Battle After Another," comparing it stylistically to a Quentin Tarantino movie and Breaking Bad—a fun, semi-serious, semi-stoned analysis.

12. Games & Trivia: Jeopardy and "Black, White, Latino, Other" (129:44 – 139:46)

• "Black, White, Latino, Other": Pre K presents the fetish thief story from Tokyo—panel makes playful ethnic guesses.
  • The answer: Japanese (rewarding Turley’s "I know my Asians!" boast.)
• Jeopardy Style Pop Quiz: Pop culture and fast food trivia showdown between crew and caller "Joe," with prizes on the line.
  • Includes one-hit wonders, chain restaurant deep cuts, and McDonald’s/Burger King factoids.
  • Pre K’s encyclopedic knowledge of fried chicken sandwiches delivers an upset victory.

13. Guest Appearance: Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire (114:29 – 123:25)

• JCW friend and comic joins to promote his stand-up date at Sam Houston Race Park, reminisce about previous visits to the Rattlesnake, and share stories from his "Wrecking Yard Podcast."
  • Quote:

  “I lost a whole Filipino, and I’m fat as still.” — Jerry Wayne, on his weight loss (115:26)

• They riff on Facebook drama regarding a lost painting at the club, horse racing/comedy crossovers, and content creation for social media.

14. Final Segments: Calls, Bits & Closing Chaos

• Listener car bids (Odyssey, Genesis, Camaro), DWI "wet lab" training, anti-candy corn rant, and closing classic bits (“sell us your car,” JCW plugs, merch discussion, etc.).
• “I always go with my kids trick or treating...but it’s weird when people think I’m Larry the Cable Guy”—John on Halloween confusion (87:05).
• Final reminders to check out JCW’s YouTube for the new Barrett-Jackson video release and updates on the car show.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

| Time | Quote | Speaker | |---|---|---| | 01:22 | “I said this will be cool because it'll be a six quarter game...” | John Clay Wolfe | | 03:47 | “The nude subject yelled, why are you here?” | Police report dramatization | | 13:15 | “I hit you three—you said you don't know how much it is, but you know it's not three...” | John Clay Wolfe | | 14:16 | “All the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1914. They never had to make it again.” | Bobbo | | 17:00 | “So what do you do in that case? Somebody's at your door...come out or we're coming in.” | J.D. Ryan | | 31:44 | “...in one sentence, NBA and the American mob—shakes you to your core, man. This is gonna open a can of worms.” | Turley | | 48:17 | “That truck...is either on a Suburban or a Tahoe chassis...you can actually drive it.” | John Clay Wolfe | | 85:05 | “I'm just betting like a chick. Oh, my God. I like the uniform...” | John Clay Wolfe | | 102:30 | “The truth is that China's TikTok and algorithms for social media are what caused the tranny epidemic.” | Indianapolis caller | | 115:26 | “I lost a whole Filipino, and I’m fat as still.” | Jerry Wayne Longmire |

Notable Features & Running Jokes

• Ball-busting banter between John and Bobbo (e.g., eye-rolling and mock arguments)
• Recurring bits: “Black, White, Latino, Other,” music trivia, and car bidding sagas.
• Audience engagement: Lightning rounds, "The Truth," open phone lines, and fan club shoutouts.
• YouTube push: Heavy promotion for JCW’s automotive YouTube channel and upcoming car show.

Key Timestamps

| Topic | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|------------------| | Weather/Fall Football Chat | 00:16 – 02:55 | | Celebrity Booze/McConaughey Ad | 02:59 – 05:10 | | Lightning Round 1: Car Bids | 11:03 – 13:48 | | Halloween: Candy Corn Rant | 14:04 – 15:15 | | Purge Prank/Home Defense | 16:00 – 18:50 | | White House Ballroom Satire | 19:02 – 21:56 | | NBA Mafia Bets/Scandals | 28:06 – 36:44 | | Classic Cars Auction/YouTube | 39:44 – 43:59 | | Sports Betting & Picks | 78:59 – 86:44 | | “The Truth” Call-In Segment | 100:34 – 104:56 | | Jerry Wayne Longmire Interview | 114:29 – 123:25 | | Jeopardy/Trivia Game | 129:44 – 139:46 |

Show Tone & Style

• High-energy, rapid-fire, conversational.
• Comedy and irreverence are ever-present, even when discussing serious topics.
• Panelists bust balls but clearly enjoy each other.
• The show feels like a fast highway drive through American culture—music, sports, cars, and pure nonsense—anchored by a uniquely Texas sense of humor.

Closing Note

For car fans, sports nuts, and pop culture vultures alike, The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers the country's wildest, most entertaining Saturday morning radio. Whether it’s buying your car, exposing NBA scandals, or making you laugh with a classic one-liner, JCW and crew live up to their “#1 weekend morning show” hype.

Listen live Saturday mornings or catch up at jcwshow.com and check out their YouTube channel for more automotive adventures.