The John Clay Wolfe Show — Episode #534 (12.13.25)

Overview

In this lively episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, the crew dives into their usual eclectic mix of topics—cars, sports, music, pop culture, and the absurdities of everyday life. The show features humorous banter, real calls from listeners selling cars, and interviews, including a memorable segment with Joe Exotic, the Tiger King. There's a recurring thread about reaching 100,000 YouTube subscribers, discussions about "the look" of women who date black men, commentary on changing youth culture, and a wild ride through stories about Florida, famous musicians, and scandalous news.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Studio Mayhem & Wall of Shame Unboxing ([00:23]–[04:00])

• Christmas Presents / Wall of Shame: The crew opens presents in the studio, mostly giant frames, with jokes about their infamous "Wall of Shame"—a wall decorated with jerseys and mementos from public figures who've "fallen from grace" (e.g., Caitlyn Jenner, Aaron Hernandez, Antonio Brown).
• Quote:
  • John Clay Wolfe (about the Wall of Shame):
    "They're jerseys of people that have done bad things… people that fell from grace." [03:01]

2. Celebrating 100K YouTube Subscribers & Blowing Up the Plaque ([04:17]–[05:32])

• YouTube Milestone: The show reached 100,000 subscribers and jokes about blowing up their YouTube plaque with tannerite.
• Quote:
  • John Clay Wolfe:
    “We hit the hundred thousand YouTube… we’re gonna take the plaque and we’re gonna blow it up… just to be gay YouTubers.” [04:38]

3. "The Look" — Stereotypes & Interracial Dating ([05:32]–[23:35])

• Bijan Robinson & Controversial Terms: Discusses football player Bijan Robinson’s reference to “smear the queer,” reflecting on changing language and sensitivities in sports.
• Oklahoma City Syndication Test: John tries to get radio listeners in OKC to call in, testing syndication and teasing station lineup changes.
• “The Look” Debate:
  • John describes high school observations that certain white girls who dated black guys had a distinct “look,” specifying makeup style, hair, and clothing.
  • JD, Bobby, Michael, and callers riff and debate—callers from different backgrounds chime in to confirm or refute the “look.”
• Quote:
  • John Clay Wolfe:
    “I noticed that the girls that dated the black guys had a different look… platinum blonde hair, a little more booty… the way they put their makeup on, the base is a little bit thicker and a little bit different.” [19:56]
  • Patricia from Pittsburgh:
    “I totally agree with the gentleman who said she’s got the look… we’ll take everybody’s money. And I’m 60 years old. All my children are biracial. And I’m gonna tell you the white girls got that look.” [28:02]

4. Call-In Car Bids & Barn Finds ([12:42], [27:52], [28:50], [45:25])

• Live Car Bidding:
  • John interacts with callers selling various used and classic cars, ranging from Hummer H1s to vintage Camaros and barn finds.
  • Discussions about legalities and value of restoring or replacing classic car bodies (“Is it illegal to swap VIN tags on a Camaro?” Short answer: done all the time, not illegal).
• Barn Finds & YouTube:
  • Emphasis on how finding unique “barn finds” (rare, forgotten cars stored away) is now a staple of the show’s online appeal and YouTube success.
  • Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe:
      “If you have like a little CRX that’s been sitting for 100 years, please go to givemethevin.com and load it up because the market on those have come back up. It’s worth restoring. It’s crazy.” [45:25]

5. On-Air Comedy & Florida News ([31:09], [32:39])

• Comedy Skits:
  • The Meth & Body Works parody commercial mocks meth-head culture (“If you’re a cop, you gotta say so, man” [15:36]).
• Florida News:
  • JD reports on Florida man Calvin Johnson (claims he was “teleported by aliens” into a stolen car [33:42]), and pantsless public intoxication with a character interview (“I was walking around, that cop comes over… I was drinking fireballs. Fireball?” [35:11]).

6. Youth Drinking Decline & Generational Change ([37:25]–[42:22])

• Alcohol Sales Falling:
  • The crew discusses trends showing declining alcohol use among younger generations—attributing it to weed legalization, social media, changing dating culture, economics, and workplace expectations.
  • Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe:
      “Alcohol sales are down. Kids just aren’t drinking… Social media punishes drunk behavior. Every mistake is recordable, permanent and searchable. Getting drunk is a reputation risk.” [41:56]

7. Music & Pop Culture: Ted Nugent, Jelly Roll ([70:52]–[86:15])

• Ted Nugent’s Influence:
  • Nugent’s 77th birthday prompts concert stories, reflections on his far-right politics, and “backtracks” (guess-the-song game with listeners).
  • Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe:
      “You might be entertained, like, comedically, because he is so far out there on the right… But this guy can play and his band is tight as Dick’s hat band.” [72:57]
• Jelly Roll’s Opry Induction:
  • The show plays the emotional audio of Jelly Roll learning he’s joining the Grand Ole Opry—prompting jokes about his image and origins.
  • Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe:
      “Now he just looks like a prisoner.” [84:22]

8. Joe Exotic (Tiger King) Incarcerated Interview ([52:19]–[61:15])

• Call from Prison:
  • Joe Exotic reflects from prison: his mood, lifetime sentence, Carole Baskin conspiracy theories, and loss of hope.
  • He insists Carole Baskin killed her husband and discusses how his zoo and fortune were lost.
  • Quote:
    • Joe Exotic:
      “I think the tigers ate him… At least they could have got her for fraud.” [54:41]
    • “Do you ever think you’ll get out?”
      “I’m… pretty depressed. Watching him pardon all these rich people.” [53:16]

9. Listener Interactions – Mail from Jail ([61:36]–[63:35])

• Prison Letters:
  • Michael Turley reads a humorous, self-deprecating letter from a listener incarcerated in North Carolina, remarking about life behind bars and seeking pen pals (“If she ain’t 280, she ain’t a lady.” [62:52]).

10. Social Observations, Family, and Freeform Banter ([80:13]–[125:09])

• Family & Holidays:
  • John reminisces about deceased family members, family drama, and random holiday encounters.
  • Reflects on generational drinking habits, health, and recent personal stories.
• Rapid-Fire Topics & Humor:
  • Wild digressions to stories of price-hiking, restaurant mishaps (e.g., a convicted murderer playing Santa), and music trivia.
  • Quote:
    • John Clay Wolfe:
      “How many dogs have you had die on your watch? Four. God Almighty. It’s like a stream of consciousness.” [123:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• On the Wall of Shame Gifts:
  “That means it’s a Wall of Shame edition.” — John Clay Wolfe [00:36]

• On blowing up the YouTube plaque:
  “We’re going to blow it up with tannerite, just to be gay YouTubers. That’s a gay YouTuber move, is it not?” — John Clay Wolfe [05:03]

• On Stereotypes and 'The Look':
  “I bet you I can go into a room and pick out that girl… there’s a look.” — John Clay Wolfe [21:49]

• On Childhood Football Games:
  “Everybody got mad because he said ‘smear the queer,’ which is a game that was played back—” — J.D. Ryan [06:03]

• On the Decline of Drinking:
  “Alcohol is clearly tied in their minds to anxiety, sleep problems, weight gain and depression. Feeling good tomorrow beats getting hammered tonight.” — John Clay Wolfe, reading ChatGPT [41:33]

• Joe Exotic Interview:
  “I think the tigers ate him.” — Joe Exotic, about Carole Baskin’s missing husband [54:41]

• On Old Family Stories:
  “Did I ever tell you about the time my dad took strippers to the rodeo and I was the driver?” — John Clay Wolfe [119:32]

Important Timestamps

• [00:23] – Wall of Shame and studio presents
• [04:17] – 100,000 YouTube subs celebration & blowing up plaque
• [07:44] – Oklahoma City radio test / Syndication talk
• [19:56] – “The Look” discussion starts
• [28:02] – Patricia from Pittsburgh on “the look”
• [32:39] – Florida man and “teleported by aliens” story
• [41:56] – John reads ChatGPT’s explanation for decline in drinking
• [52:19] – Joe Exotic (Tiger King) phone interview from prison
• [61:36] – “Mail from Jail” prison letter segment
• [70:52] – Ted Nugent birthday & concert stories
• [84:41] – Jelly Roll’s Opry induction
• [103:46] – John dons rapper mask, on-air live stream banter
• [115:10] – Revisiting Ted Nugent and live music stories
• [119:32] – The story about the rodeo and strippers

Tone & Style

The John Clay Wolfe Show presents a blend of irreverence, sharp observational humor, and rapid, energetic banter among the hosts. The language is unfiltered and colloquial—sometimes walking the line of what’s FCC-acceptable—and the crew doesn’t shy from controversial or uncomfortable topics. Comedy sketches and “Florida Man” stories are delivered in a wacky, tongue-in-cheek fashion, while real interviews and call-ins balance the show with doses of reality and listener engagement.

Summary for Listeners

This episode encapsulates the John Clay Wolfe Show’s signature energy—unpredictable, boundary-pushing, and relentlessly entertaining. From behind-the-scenes radio stunts and music trivia to raw (and bizarre) interviews with listeners and cultural icons, it’s equal parts wild ride and community call-in. If you want car-buying smarts, no-filter takes on race, sex, and society, and the musings of a team that doesn’t take themselves too seriously, this show fits the bill.