The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #531 – November 22, 2025

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EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this lively and unscripted installment, John Clay Wolfe and crew celebrate a beautiful Saturday in North Texas while diving deep into their usual mix of cars, local events, rowdy personal stories, current events, and off-the-rails banter. The show is peppered with memorable party and bar stories, updates on local car shows and live performances (including Adam Carolla’s upcoming gig), spirited debates on topics from jukeboxes to hair straightening, and their signature rapid-fire car appraisals. Listeners call in to get bids on their cars or to share memorable stories of their own mishaps and hijinks.

MAIN SEGMENTS & DISCUSSION POINTS

1. Kicking Things Off: Beautiful Day, Family Gatherings & Redneck Gender Reveals

• John describes a perfect North Texas morning, recalling a four-wheeler ride and excitement about hosting family for a “redneck” gender reveal—shooting a tannerite charge that will explode pink or blue (00:14–01:11).
• “It’s as redneck as it gets.” —John Clay Wolfe (01:05)

2. Comedian Adam Carolla’s Upcoming Show & John’s Role

• Adam Carolla is set to play at the (soon-to-be-renamed) Walnut Springs Roadhouse; John contemplates whether he should MC or “open” the show, sharing nerves and the pressure of live comedy. The crew encourages him to just MC and work in some jokes (01:28–03:17).
• “In the words of the great Eddie Murphy: It’s my house. If you don’t like it, get the F out.” —John Clay Wolfe (03:17)
• Notable Moment: John references Carolla mentioning a Texas “opener” to Bill Maher—subtly bragging, “It’s me.”—John (03:48–03:49)

3. Lightning Car Bids & Listener Calls (Car Segments Throughout the Show)

• Car Valuations Highlights:
  • 2010 Camaro Convertible RS, 150k miles: Dealer offered $2k, caller wants $3k. John advises $2,500, ultimately buys it through local restaurant connection (04:00–08:11).
  • 2013 Dodge Ram, 74k mi: Bought at auction, appraised at $10,000 (12:00).
  • 2019 Subaru WRX (126k mi): Worth $12,000 (48:16).
  • 2005 Corvette Z51 (16k mi): Appraised $23k; advice given to keep miles low to preserve value (86:31–88:16).
  • 1979 C10 Squarebody: Caller wants $28k, John says $18k max without extensive upgrades (124:53).
• Bans on boats, but all other vehicles and motorcycles welcome (47:06).

4. Recent Car Show Recap & Small-Town Event Planning

• The team relives the chaos and success of their 5,000-person car show, which nearly “broke the town”—except trash management was severely lacking (14:21–15:07).
  • “We hired a Hispanic man. One guy to pick it all up... he did not do a good job. That’s a lot of work.”—John (14:59–15:04)
• Plans for future events: more dumpsters, bathrooms, EMTs, and a 501c3 for future rallies to raise money for the city by charging vendor permits (23:22–24:00).

5. Bar & Drinking Tales: Sleeping at the Garage

• Legendary Bar Story:
  • Bobbo recounts getting so drunk after the car show that he woke up at a patio table outside the bar, shoeless, and uncertain what happened (18:07–21:00).
  • “I took my shoes off because I was very comfortable... Woke up, drove to the ranch, couldn’t find my glasses, my phone, or my shoes.” —Bobbo (19:03–20:03)
  • Video evidence surfaces, sparking on-air embarrassment and camaraderie (52:07–54:56, see YouTube/jcwshow.com).

6. Listeners’ Stories: Waking Up in Bars and Related Shenanigans

• Listeners call with stories about passing out in strange places, including Germany train tunnels and strip club velvet chairs with band Drowning Pool (31:46–32:23, 33:31).
• John adds his own: Drunk cruise ship disco incident in 7th grade and tales of college bar days (21:52–22:46).
• Panel discusses the “walk of shame” and builds on the “Wall of Shame” reference (35:19).

7. Live Event Announcements

• Adam Carolla Show: Walnut Springs, VIP meet-and-greet ($75 charity, sold separately from event ticket), details at WalnutSpringsRally.com (61:01–62:09).
• Ted Nugent Appearance: December 13th at the Walnut Springs Roadhouse.

8. Rants & Humor: Jukeboxes, Trash, and Running Small Town Venues

• John rails against jukeboxes and letting patrons pick the music: “You don’t let your patrons pick the music... Program the feel of the room.” (17:21)
• Trash can logistics spark a mini-rant about “application” vs. theory in event planning (16:48).

9. Drugs, Sex, FAA Panics & News Oddities

• Plane turned around for crew member catching a whiff of passenger THC vape: vigorous debate about overreaction, FAA rules, and comparison to drinking on the job (41:33–45:42).
  • “This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”—John (43:31)
• Drunk teacher in Wisconsin: Caught at 0.36 BAC; stories of teachers and other workers on the job wasted (46:11–46:38).

10. Listener Participation Segments

• "You Just Lost a Listener": Satirical breakup letter from a fan named Angelique to Bobbo (39:33–41:23).
• "Mail from Jail": Letter from Alabama jail, details about meth use and 'good old days', longing for cars and dogs (94:47–96:39).
• "The Truth" Lightning Round: Fast-paced call-ins where listeners declare their personal “truth,” often with humorous or pointed stabs at sports teams or the show’s hosts (136:44–141:22).

TIMESTAMPS OF KEY SEGMENTS

| Time | Segment/Event | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:14 | Opening banter — beautiful North Texas morning | | 01:05 | Redneck gender reveal description | | 01:28–03:17| Adam Carolla show planning/MC vs. opener debate | | 04:00–08:11| Car call-ins, Camaro deal in Midland/Odessa | | 10:13 | Car appraisals: Corvette, Challenger, Ram | | 14:21-15:07| Car show recap — "broke the town," trash problem | | 17:07–17:29| Jukebox rant | | 18:07–21:00| Bobbo’s legendary “sleeping at the bar” story | | 23:22–24:00| Event fundraising, rally plans | | 31:46–33:31| Listener: sleeping in velvet chair at a strip club | | 41:33–45:42| THC on JetBlue flight: “emergency” and overreaction | | 46:11–46:38| Drunk teacher news item | | 52:07–54:56| Airing the security cam tape of Bobbo’s drunken night | | 61:01–62:09| Announcements: Adam Carolla and Ted Nugent shows | | 94:47–96:39| “Mail from Jail” | | 136:44 onwards| “The Truth” call-in lightning round |

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• Redneck Gender Reveal:
  “It’s a prepackaged gender reveal – goes pink or blue when you blow it up. That’s as redneck as it gets.” —John (01:05)

• On Being Adam Carolla’s Opener:
  “In the words of the great Eddie Murphy: It’s my house. If you don’t like it, get the F out.” —John (03:17)

• Car Deal Analysis:
  “A convertible Camaro with 150,000 miles – just too many. But, out in Midland … you know what Mexicans like? High miles!” —John (05:05)

• Trash at Car Show:
  “We hired a Hispanic man. One guy to pick it all up … he did not do a good job. That’s a lot of work.” —John (14:59)

• Bobbo’s Drunk Night:
  “I woke up and it was cold and it was getting light outside… I guess somebody broke a glass out there. Don’t think it was me, but it could have been me.” —Bobbo (19:03)

• Listener, Mail from Jail:
  “It's always a good time until it ain’t. I was smoking meth for five days straight… those were the days.” —Chad in Alabama (95:30)

• JetBlue THC Rant:
  “...They don’t need to be landing the plane because the chick thinks she might have a half a butt. That’s a risk. Way more risk!” —John (43:21–43:31)

• Jukeboxes:
  “I hate jukeboxes. You don’t let your patrons pick the music… program the feel of the room.” —John (17:21)

• Michelle Obama / Hair-Swimming Bit:
  "'Our hair comes out of our head naturally in a curly pattern... that’s why so many of us can’t swim.' What the hell does that have to do with swimming?!" —John (67:08)

• The “Truth” Segment:
  "The truth is, the Cowboys are going to win the Super Bowl!" —Random Caller (137:00)
  "That is not the truth. That is a lie." —John (137:05)

RECURRING THEMES & RUNNING JOKES

• Rowdy, personal party tales: Staff and callers brag/tell on themselves for drunken sleepovers in less-than-glamorous settings.
• Jabs at team members: (“Bobbo’s a whore,” “Turley’s sports wiener report is getting longer…”)
• Car value skepticism: Listeners often believe their car is worth more than it is; John cites real auction comps.
• Events overwhelm small towns: Repeated barbs about lack of local infrastructure for trash/parking at big car shows.
• Jukeboxes are evil: John strongly asserts control of bar music.
• Show self-awareness: Panel pokes fun at their own process, audience, and the sometimes rough edges of live radio.

FINAL NOTES

• Show Tone: The episode exudes rowdy camaraderie, cutting sarcasm, Texas-flavored humor, and off-the-cuff storytelling. The rapid-fire style, inside jokes, and cast chemistry are central to its appeal.
• Fan Engagement: Listeners are encouraged to call in, share stories, participate in running bits like “The Truth,” and auctions.
• Live Event/Promotion: The Walnut Springs events (draws like Adam Carolla and Ted Nugent) are central, reinforcing the show’s role in the local social scene.
• Podcast/YouTube Extended Content: Select moments, videos, and security cam footage are shared as additional content online at JCWShow.com and YouTube.

For New Listeners

This episode captures the quintessential John Clay Wolfe Show: an unpredictable blend of car talk, raunchy comedy, Texas culture, local color, and candid conversation, driven by the colorful personalities of John and his crew. If you like rowdy morning radio with frank, unfiltered humor, and community roots, this one’s for you.

For More:

• JCWShow.com
• Watch episode highlights and bonus footage at the JCW YouTube Channel
• Submit cars for live bids at GiveMeTheVIN.com