The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #541 (02.07.26) [February 7, 2026]

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Episode Overview

In this lively installment, John Clay Wolfe and the crew celebrate their first live broadcast on Philadelphia’s WMGK, clowning around, trading regional sports barbs, fielding live car appraisal calls, and riffing on everything from Super Bowl betting and AI anxiety to celebrity gossip and the fine art of eating frozen iguanas in Florida. Throughout, the show combines hard-hitting car talk with irreverent, often bawdy humor, welcoming new listeners and giving a hilarious, sometimes heartfelt glimpse into the personalities behind the mic.

1. Welcoming Philadelphia: Regional Rivalries and Listener Reactions

[00:41–08:16]

Main Points:

• The episode marks the show’s debut on Philadelphia’s classic rock station WMGK. John jokes, “If I haven’t heard from an angry Philadelphian cussing me out, then I’m not on there.”
• Listeners from Philadelphia call to rib the hosts, prompting a playful Cowboys-vs-Eagles rivalry, with John inviting both lovers and haters to call in.
• First Philly caller, Dave, calls Eagles fans “passionate,” wanting to “fix the image” post-Santa Claus incident. John jabs, likening their evolution to dope-dealing rappers who’ve “made it big.”
• John reflects humorously on his own family losses, noting his aunts and uncles were extra nice because “they knew who my parents were.”

Quote:

• “You Joey bag of donut son of a bitch… bet you can’t even pick up the phone and call 800-800-7234 just because you’re such a Cowboys D-licker.” —John Clay Wolfe [02:45]

2. Lightning Rounds: Car Bids, Auctions, and Odd Vehicles

[13:00–22:38 | Multiple segments]

Format: Listeners call in with make, model, year, and mileage; John appraises live.

Highlights:

• Bids on various classic cars: 2004 GTO, 1969 Oldsmobile 442, 1970 Skylark, 1995 F-350, and a unique armored Cadillac DeVille.
• John explains the process for Philadelphia’s new audience: “I’m not only a prick on the radio but also a sorry ass used car dealer—the one your uncle warned you about.”
• Skepticism toward callers inflating car conditions and prices: “If I don’t beat a Carmax or Carvana offer, I’ll send you $100—but you gotta prove it.”

Quote:

• “People steal. Not just sorry ass used car dealers… everybody steals.” —John [12:17]

3. Super Bowl Weekend: Sports Takes, Bets & Celebrity Goss

[22:38–26:45 | Scattered throughout]

Discussion:

• Super Bowl talk dominated by Tom Brady refusing to pick a winner; former Patriots teammates upset at his neutrality: “If you’re a patriot for life… don’t give me that political bullcrap.”
• John and Turley (producer) discuss odds and place large, escalating bets live on-air: “Why don’t we just do it all?—He’s on house money!” ($650 and up in bets).
• Light trash talk about prop bets: Will Bad Bunny expose a nipple at halftime? Will he wear a dress?
• Listeners weigh in on regional sports disdain, and ribbing transcends into talk of city identities (e.g., “Dallas is more uppity than Houston. Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia is the same thing.”)

Quote:

• “If you’ve got a slab, a truck, an old one, a new one, an exotic… and you wanna feel like Tom Brady for a moment in time, come over and see us.” —John [26:24]

4. Personal Stories & Biting Humor: Family, Death, and Growing Up

[03:24, 69:05]

Main Points:

• John shares the somber news of his uncle and aunt passing, with the funeral coinciding with the broadcast and a Buddy Holly anniversary: “It’s the day the music died… she was a big Buddy Holly fan.”
• The crew reminisces about family quirks, strip clubs, and why every family has ‘that’ uncle.
• The show pokes fun at ethnic stereotypes—sometimes caustic, always irreverent (Puerto Rican and Asian impression bits), with a knowing wink: “This is a simple survival of the fittest.”

5. Listener Community & YouTube Fan Club

[19:56–21:36 | 116:50]

Discussion:

• “Crab from California” plugs the YouTube chat community (800+ active in real-time): “If you’re from Philadelphia and you’re an angry bastard, [still] join the chat.”
• New fans guided to jcwshow.com for live stream, chat, and exclusive content; various shout-outs to “the Wolf Pack.”

Quote:

• “I know you Philadelphians don’t like neighbors and don’t like friends, but Crab just handed you the olive branch.” —John [20:48]

6. Offbeat News: Ridiculous Headlines Coast-to-Coast

[09:41–10:45 | 65:21–70:49 | 82:55–85:31]

Stories:

• A Philadelphia man pretends to be an ICE agent, breaks into a Hispanic family’s home, and tries to steal a PlayStation. (17-year-old knocks him out; neighbor lauds quick action.)
• Philly cops break up a brotherly fight over the last sticky bun (“Now they’re threatening to kill each other”).
• Florida’s frozen iguana crisis: “It is raining iguanas… We call our Trinidadian friends—lots of cultures eat iguanas. So this is easy snacks falling out of the trees this morning.”
• National Fart Day gets its due, with Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn seemingly... “celebrating.”

7. Music & Pop Culture:

[38:21 | 41:04 | 59:00 | 105:16 | 106:13]

Segments:

• On-air “Backtracks” music trivia honoring Buddy Holly (“The day the music died”).
• Praise for Jelly Roll at the Grammys, Post Malone with Slash at the Ozzy tribute.
• Reflection on face tattoos, strip club days, and ‘80s hair bands: “Bon Jovi can’t hold Cinderella’s jock.”
• RIP Ace Frehley of KISS (“That’s kind of a big one. He was underrated.”)

8. AI Anxiety: Fears of the (Very Near) Future

[95:03–101:58]

Insightful, Eerie Discussion:

• John’s tech predictions grow dire: “AGI is coming within months, not years. You’ll see bots conversing with each other about rights, religion, and it’s… frightening.”
• He references the Moonshots podcast and Elon's ventures—warning of massive job loss and an impending “welfare state.”
• “Once the computers out-think us, it’s too late. It was too late two years ago.”

Quote:

• “It’s so out of control… the future is right now. It’s happening right now.” —John [100:48]

9. Classic Wolfe: Absurd Segues, Bawdy Jokes, and Crowd Stories

[93:21 | 147:41]

Bits:

• Lamenting wiener dog “killer-dogs,” stripper-little-people anecdotes, and dense crowd scenes at Gas Monkey Ice House.
• Harry Carey and “NASA Space Crabs Cover-Up” improv.
• Show closes with a nod to sponsors, Valentine’s reminders, and a final “call in with your car” plug.

Notable Quotes and Timestamps

• John Clay Wolfe:
  “If I haven’t heard from an angry Philadelphian cussing me out, then I’m not on there.” [02:25]

• Dave (Philly caller):
  “Eagles fans are misunderstood… They’re just really passionate.” [05:43]

• Turley (Producer), on Philly listeners:
  “City of Brotherly Shove.” [20:48]

• On family losses:
  “What do you do? You get kicked in the nuts, and then you bend over because your stomach hurts and you get kicked in the nuts.” —John [04:02]

• On AI:
  “I do not have a tinfoil hat on. The future is right now.” —John [100:16]

• On Car Deals:
  “Not just sorry ass used car dealers—everybody steals.” —John [12:17]

• Richard Rollins:
  “You once bought a car on an island that didn’t accept cars!” [130:09]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Topic / Segment | Timestamp (MM:SS) | |-----------------------------------------|------------------------| | Philly launch and Cowboys/Eagles bit | 00:41–08:16 | | Listener call-in: Philly vs. Dallas | 05:19–08:19 | | Car Appraisal Lightning Round I | 13:00–16:59 | | Philly area ICE fake agent news story | 09:41–10:45 | | Super Bowl: Tom Brady feud | 22:38–26:45 | | Lightning Round II: Classic Cars | 48:43–51:51 | | National Fart Day, fluid humor | 102:14–104:14 | | AI Apocalypse Discussion | 95:03–101:58 | | Frozen iguanas in Florida (news) | 82:55–85:31 | | Buddy Holly tribute | 66:00–70:49 | | KISS/Ace Frehley remembrance | 106:05–107:04 | | Live Car Show at Gas Monkey Ice House | Interspersed, e.g. 03:08, 114:05 |

Memorable Moments

• First Philadelphia call-in, John goading: “You Joey bag of donut…” [02:45]
• John’s family loss, delivered sardonically: “My uncle died. And… my aunt died.” [03:27–03:51]
• Accidental racism bit and “accidental” FCC lines: “He wishes you’d go back to Mexico. What? Holy cow.” [09:10]
• Bidding listeners’ classic cars, live: “Convertibles. A little rust… how much extra for the rust?” [14:22–15:54]
• Lightning Round cue: “If you ain’t lyin’, we’re buyin’.” [125:35]

Recurring Themes and the Show’s Distinct Personality

• Fast, unscripted talk blending car-geek knowledge and brash comedy—sometimes controversial, consistently unfiltered.
• Strong regional humor and listener engagement (especially with Philly and Pittsburgh).
• Celebration of oddball Americana: Everything from sticky bun fistfights, eating iguana pizza, and strip club tricycle acts, to deep worries about AI and the decline of the American worker.
• True community among listeners: Call-outs to the “Wolf Pack”, YouTube stream, and inside jokes foster a robust show family.

For the Newcomer (Philly Edition)

Wondering what you’ve just heard?
Expect a whirlwind ride: one part car-auction, one part American satire, classic rock references, armchair economics, listener-driven call-ins, and always, a dose of gallows humor and friendship. If you missed it, you may just want to catch up next Saturday with the “righteous dude” himself, John Clay Wolfe.

“If you’re not lying, we’re buying. GiveMeTheVIN.com—so easy, you can do it in your underwear!” [104:55]