The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #54 (07/16/16)

Date: July 16, 2016
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-Hosts: J.D. Ryan, Bobbo Michael Turley, Charlie
Podcast Theme: A fast-moving, comedic show weaving conversations about cars, culture, society, music, and whatever else crops up—nothing off-limits but the FCC.

Episode Overview

This episode covers a broad, lively gamut from the business of selling and valuing cars, to pop culture phenomena like Pokémon Go and Johnny Manziel, to tales of marijuana edibles and wild personal stories. Always irreverent, often off-the-cuff, the team riffs on societal trends, shares odd stories from the automotive world, and delivers memorable bits and guest call-ins (including a brief Ted Nugent appearance and musical lampoons). The tone is unscripted, boisterous, and self-aware, reveling in the absurdities of their daily world.

Major Segments and Key Points

1. Show Banter: Guns, Politics, and Social Labels

• Opens with Bobbo discussing his "liberal" label—he’s a gun owner with libertarian leanings who just cares about "the doomed, the broken, the have-nots" (00:01–00:48).
  • Bobbo: "I just got a big bloody hard on for the doomed...I think it’s wrong." (00:30)
• The team jokes about how few questions John will get in with upcoming guest Ted Nugent.
  • John: “With Ted, you can just turn your mic off.” (01:11)

2. Cheech & Chong: “Mexican Americans” Bit

• The team reminisces about a time they got Cheech to sing a version of “Mexican Americans” on air, playing a hilariously awkward, updated rendition (04:03–08:05).
  • John, singing: “Mexican Americans don’t like to start drug wars…” (05:59)
  • Bobbo: “It was a quintessential Cheech & Chong moment. Cheech going 'I don’t know if I want to do that,' Chong going, ‘Hey, be cool, let’s do it, man!’” (02:10)

3. Pokemon Go: Social Phenomenon and Critique

• The hosts dive into the Pokémon Go craze, discussing its geocaching roots, the dangers of distracted players, and business implications (08:06–13:06).
  • Stories of injuries, targeting players with lures, and commercial tie-ins (e.g., Chipotle, Rio Olympics).
  • John: "I look at it this way, though. It gets ’em out of the house...into traffic, which...eliminates that whole gene pool." (08:18)
  • Bobbo: “Just another way those Japanese are making a dollar off poor stoned Americans.” (11:13)
  • Notable: Parodic audio clip of a grown man “crying on Snapchat” because Pokémon wouldn’t spawn at night (33:12–34:06).

4. Call-ins: Car Bidding and Customer Stories

• Live calls dominate much of the show, where John and J.D. appraise vehicles live, banter with sellers, and explain the business (14:18–91:14 periodically throughout).
  • J.D.: “If you want to sell it, go to givemethevin.com, load it in, and we’ll send you an offer.” (148:23)
  • Humorous, sometimes surreal, but informative for listeners considering selling cars.
• Stories include the "Springtown crystal meth" stereotype and hustlers hiding vehicles from repo men.
  • John: "The new thing: year, make, model, miles, meth." (29:07)

5. Drugs & Edibles Segment

• Funny deep dive on marijuana edibles: Bobbo recounting his experience with a THC Tootsie Roll and the perils of dosing (37:38–38:54, 76:44–78:38).
  • Bobbo, via text: “Very nice. Very deep incongruence of senses. Far out.” (78:21)
  • Explanations on why people end up in ERs:
    • Charlie: “Well, apparently the floor may be melting.” (64:47)
    • J.D.: “What do you tell the doctor? Stop the floor from spinning.” (66:14)

6. Satirical Commercials & Running Gags

• Multiple fake ads for "Johnny Manziel Bong Man" and "Gas Pipe," poking fun at failed football promises and stoner culture.
  • Johnny Manziel (impersonation): "...Trip out design...when you’re out of stash, just smoke it down, man." (41:01–41:54, repeated later 103:38–104:35)
• Recurring “Springtown/meth” jokes and Texan culture humor.

7. Top 10 Stoner Cars

• Lampooning “stoner culture,” the team lists the most iconic “dope cars,” culminating with the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine (80:40–82:58).
  • John: “Number one: the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine!” (82:58)

8. Dealer Tricks and the Business of Buying Cars

• John explains the nuances of “green” buyers, why dealers sometimes try to trick them, and the balancing act as the company grows (68:07 onward).
• Discussion on new markets (Pennsylvania), regional humor, and differences in car values, especially with high-end vehicles like Aston Martins, Jaguars, and Range Rovers.

9. Musical Parody: Toby Keith and “A Little More White Trash”

• Making light of country stereotypes and offering a send-up song about “white trash” aspirations in place of Toby Keith’s “A Few More Cowboys” (102:51).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pokémon Go and Public Safety:

  John: "They're playing Darwinism." (09:39)

• Awkward on-air Cheech & Chong moment:

  John: “What’s that word? Awkward.” (07:58) J.D.: “Awkward. But you know what? It’s funny awkward. With those guys, everything’s funny awkward.” (08:01)

• On Car Bidding Hustlers:

  John: "So that’s the new thing. Year, make, model, miles, meth." (29:07)

• On Marijuana Edibles:

  John: “Why would you go to an emergency room? What could be happening to you?”
  Charlie: “Well, apparently the floor may be melting.” (64:47)

• Satirical Johnny Manziel Endorsement:

  Johnny Manziel (impersonation): “The Stonemon cool cover is made of like pure hemp. So when you’re out of stash, just smoke it down, man.” (41:01)

• Cultural Observations:

  John: “We make fun of stoners and this and that, and if they get civil rights and start an organization...why can’t you make fun of stoners?” (113:40)

• Dealer Transparency:

  J.D.: “If you say you own it, you own it. And if you screw it up, you still own it.” (97:26)

Special Features/Guests

• Ted Nugent Call-In: (54:43–56:29)

  • Offers characteristically “full-throttle” endorsement of his own band—phone connection drops instantly after the introduction.

• Paul Harvey Parody: (126:57–129:45)

  • Affectionate, absurdist homage news report on “hillbillies buying supercharged Mustangs,” Buick convertibles from Poland, and a fabricated tale of a GM executive eaten by a zoo animal.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Bobbo’s Liberal/Libertarian Identity: 00:01–00:48
• Cheech & Chong “Mexican Americans” Bit: 04:03–08:05
• Pokemon Go Discussion: 08:06–13:06
• Notorious Car Dealing Stories: 19:16–23:00; 26:32–32:00; 68:07–70:00+
• Marijuana Edibles Storytelling: 37:38–38:54; 76:44–78:38; 64:07–67:03
• Johnny Manziel Bong Commercial Bit: 41:01–41:54; 103:38–104:35
• Top 10 Stoner Cars: 80:40–82:58
• Paul Harvey Parody: 126:57–129:45
• Ted Nugent Call-In: 54:43–56:29

Episode Tone & Language

• The show’s “anything goes” attitude is authentic—irreverent, southern-tinged, and loaded with inside jokes and friendly ribbing.
• Discussion of drugs (mainly marijuana), car business subculture, and society is open and laced with self-mockery.
• Satire is a key device—whether tackling current events, pop culture, or automotive trends.

Closing

The episode wraps with the team reflecting on the insanity of modern life, the changing world of cars, and the unique place their show occupies between business, parody, and cultural commentary.

John: “Yes, we will come to your house and yes, we’ll pick [the car] up and yes, we’ll bring a good hard check. And yes, we’ll beat CarMax. And yes, we are the go-to guys. Give us a shot and you’ll see what I mean.” (154:44)

Listen for:

• Riffing on current pop and tech trends (Pokemon Go, Manziel memes)
• Real-world car business insights
• Satirical “radio-ad” fake commercials
• Freewheeling stories—awkward, rowdy, unfiltered

Skip if you dislike:

• Tangents, long-form humor, inside jokes, or NSFW language

Best enjoyed by:

• Fans of vintage Howard Stern, automotive industry enthusiasts, and listeners who appreciate southern-fried comedy, sharp cultural observations, and fast-talking radio chaos.