The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #56 (7-30-2016)

Date Aired: February 12, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe (JCW)
Co-hosts: JD Ryan, Bobbo
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Episode Overview

This episode of the John Clay Wolfe Show keeps up its signature blend of cars, comedy, and colorful conversation. Broadcasting across an expanding syndication network, John and crew tackle topics from the week’s political conventions and rock & roll nostalgia to real-talk about car values, buying/selling experiences, and even throw in irreverent takes on drugs, divorce, and personal stories. With relentless audience interaction and hilarious sidebars, the crew steer through everything, giving listeners authentic, unscripted banter with plenty of Texas flavor.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Satirical Political Comedy – Hillary's DNC Speech (Top 10 List)

• [02:17] Bobbo, impersonating Rush Limbaugh, reads the "Top 10 Things Hillary Was Thinking During Her Acceptance Speech," lampooning both Clinton and political spectacle generally.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • “If I wear white, will they think I've never actually killed anyone? Allegedly.” – Bobbo as "Casey Kasem" ([02:18])
  • “Change the slogan to 'I'll get you my pretty and your little foreign wife, too.'” ([04:00])
• The humor is sharp, irreverent, and non-partisan, as JCW notes: “We don’t know. We think they’re both losers.” ([02:06])

2. Car Buying Calls & Dealer Insights

• Throughout show: JCW and JD field calls from listeners trying to sell vehicles; friendly but firm negotiations.
• Trade-In Highlights:
  • [05:01] Negotiation over a Ford Excursion diesel—JD quickly benchmarks value, jokes about Texas buyers, and details the expanding market on the East Coast.
  • [16:02] Subaru WRX: Conversation about modding vs. stock and how color descriptions affect value.
  • [21:56] Special offer—first car sold via the website wins Guns N' Roses tickets; JD explains mechanics of the promo ([24:09]).
    • “The next person that sells us their car wins Guns n' Roses tickets for Wednesday night. That makes sense.” – JD Ryan ([24:24])
• Behind-the-Scenes Dealer Real Talk:
  • Transparency about how tight margins are, how the car market actually works, and pitfalls of over-valuing privately owned vehicles ([27:42], [41:02], [74:53]).
  • “Dude, I make three to 400 bucks a car. I know you don't want to believe that, but it's true. I buy from you guys and dealers. I am the market.” – JD Ryan ([27:42])
• Market Expansion: JCW and JD discuss growing operations throughout Northeast and Pennsylvania, emphasizing their in-home pick-up/check delivery process ([08:21]).

3. Radio & Syndication Updates

• [09:11] Excited announcement: Moving to new Dallas station 92.5 ZPS and adding more major rock markets.
• Nostalgic shoutouts to local radio legends like Ted McKay, playful impressions (South Park’s “Chef” and “French”).
• Explains how changing stations and expanding markets influences where and how they buy cars.

4. Pop Culture, Personal Stories, & Sidebars

• Political Conventions Review ([11:26], [12:30]):
  • JD and JCW riff on how the RNC got “a little culty,” “little Germany in 38,” and how campaign promises (e.g., free college) never materialize for regular people.
  • “Hillary stand up there and said [...] free college for the middle class. And I'm like, you line, line ass woman. [...] There's no free college, boys and girls.” – JD Ryan ([12:17], [13:28])
• Family & Parenting Anecdotes ([13:39], [55:00]):
  • JD reflects on his father’s promise of free college (never delivered), favoritism for his brother, and how family dynamics play out in adulthood and therapy.
  • The hosts also banter about hangovers, being woken by kids, and “teaching” inhaler use, with comedic references to “shotgunning” and college “drunkorexia.”
• Divorce Real Talk & Legal Gamesmanship ([44:00]-[48:00]):
  • Moving call from a dad selling his truck due to divorce spurs a candid, at times somber roundtable about divorce lawyers, betrayals, and mediation vs. litigation.
  • “These divorce lawyers will get women to do crazy... Crazy people. They are!” – JD Ryan ([46:48])
  • “Everything you can do to not get lawyers involved... Go to mediation. So much better.” – John Clay Wolf ([47:51])
• Drug & Booze Culture ([56:03]-[59:36]):
  • Light-hearted but oddly thoughtful comparison of alcohol vs. marijuana, referencing recent products (THC tampons), warning labels, taxation arguments, and Texas skepticism.
  • “Alcohol is the worst thing you can throw into your body. THC is natural… Alcohol has literally no health benefits.” – John Clay Wolf ([58:47])
  • “Red wine can be very good… helps me out.” – Bobbo ([59:09])

5. Pop & Movie Reviews

• Ghostbusters 2016, Everybody Wants Some, Bridge of Spies, Stripes, What About Bob
  • Quick hit reviews, mostly positive or at least generous; musings on Hollywood remakes ([39:00]-[40:10]).

6. Wacky News & Human Interest

• Lottery Winner Buys Meth, THC Tampons, Sesame Street Firings, Tiger Attack in China
  • Off-beat headlines provoke comic disbelief—e.g. man invests lottery winnings in local meth ring ([51:24]); story of tourist ejected from a car and eaten by a tiger in Beijing ([53:26]).
  • “Have you ever been in an argument with a woman, she got out of the car at an inappropriate time? ... She got out of the car and a tiger immediately attacked her and killed her.” – John Clay Wolf ([53:02]–[53:26])

7. Rock & Roll References

• In-studio music talk about The Breeders, The Pixies, Led Zeppelin, Willie Nelson’s upcoming NE Outlaw Festival ([15:05], [64:41]).
• Discussions about ticket contests, musician sound-alikes, and classic DJ voices add to the rock radio veneer.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Political Satire
  • “We don't know. We think they're both losers.” – John Clay Wolf ([02:06])
  • “If I wear white, will they think I've never actually killed anyone? Allegedly.” – Bobbo as Casey Kasem ([02:18])
• Dealer Transparency
  • “I am the market. We're in the biggest market in the country in Pennsylvania and in Dallas… I'm bringing the Dallas market to you.” – JD Ryan ([27:42])
• Divorce & Life Lessons
  • “Everything you can do… not get lawyers involved... Mediation. So much better.” – John Clay Wolf ([47:51])
• Car Biz Reality
  • “Dude, I make three to 400 bucks a car. I know you don't want to believe that, but it's true.” – JD Ryan ([27:42])
• Drug & Booze Banter
  • “Alcohol is the worst thing… THC is natural… Alcohol has literally no health benefits.” – John Clay Wolf ([58:47])

Important Timestamps

• [02:17] – Top 10 Hillary’s Thoughts During DNC Speech (Political Comedy)
• [05:01] – Live Negotiation: Ford Excursion Value
• [09:11] – Move to 92.5 ZPS, Syndication Announcements
• [16:02] – Subaru WRX Call: The Power of "Crystal Gray Metallic"
• [24:09] – Guns N' Roses Ticket Promo
• [41:02] – Detailed Lexus Valuation; Auction Realities
• [44:00–48:00] – Divorce Discussion; Legal Strategies
• [56:03] – Guns N' Roses tickets, "Drunkorexia" Talk
• [58:03–59:36] – Boos vs. THC: Health Debate
• [64:41] – Willie Nelson Festival & Music Reverie

Tone & Language

The episode is brash, fast-paced, and distinctly Texan, favoring punchlines over polish while never straying too far from earnest advice or dealer expertise. The language is colloquial, irreverent, occasionally profane, but always conversational—relying on chemistry among the hosts, spontaneous humor, and frankness with callers.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode is a perfect showcase of the John Clay Wolfe Show’s appeal: wild comedy, no-nonsense car business smarts, and non-stop riffing on whatever’s happening in the world, from politics to pop culture to the realities of divorce. Listeners not only learn the true value of their cars but get a front-row seat to the unfiltered reality (and hilarity) of life around the dealership, delivered with confidence, candor, and contagious energy.

If you're looking for a radio show equally at home breaking down car deals, poking fun at politicians, and riffing on bad Hollywood reboots, all while making you laugh out loud – jump in.