The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #58 (08-06-16)

Aired: February 12, 2026

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, delivers its trademark mix of irreverent banter, car deals, rock & roll nostalgia, and rowdy talk about life, love, and everything in between. The show features host John Clay Wolfe alongside J.D., Bob Floyd, Michael Turley, and Eric, with a steady stream of callers looking to sell their cars and share stories.

Main themes covered this week:

• Car dealership and negotiation antics (with live, on-air buying)
• Concert experiences, particularly Guns N’ Roses
• Health mishaps and aging humor
• Relationship troubles – particularly buying a house with a girlfriend
• Wacky stories: smuggling, pink Cadillacs, and online dating
• The usual blend of sports talk, music nostalgia, and random comic riffs

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Concert Experiences: Guns N’ Roses at Cowboys Stadium

Timestamps: 01:00–14:00

• The week’s big event: The crew (minus John) goes to see Guns N’ Roses at Cowboys/AT&T Stadium.
• General consensus: Spectacle was great, sound quality was poor due to bad stadium acoustics.
  • Eric: “I’m a snob when it comes to sound… the acoustics are terrible.” [01:34]
  • J.D.: “That’s not a concert venue. It’s a football stadium.” [01:36]
• Jokes about aging rockers and aging fans:
  • Eric: “They didn’t get a facelift like Axl did.” [03:09]
  • J.D.: “Here he is, what, 70 years old… no one thinks you’re sexy, Rod [Stewart]. Stop it. Don’t even sing that song.” [03:32]
• Axl Rose’s current state: “He’s gotten a little fatter, but that’s because he’s healthy now… not doing cocaine.” [03:19] – Eric
• Scoring entry: A saga about hustling a lost ticket at the box office using “radio code words.”
  • Eric: “There’s a little… there’s things you have to say and how you present it.” [05:46]
• Observational humor about the crowd: two generations of fans and “pretty girls, the ladies, the rock and roll – and then there was the older rock and roll.” [02:51]

2. Health Mishaps & Aging

Timestamps: 06:49–09:16

• J.D. was absent from the concert: he had brutal food poisoning, possibly from trying to raise his iron for blood donation.
  • J.D.: “Never in my life, and I’m 59, have I ever been that sick.” [07:08]
  • Lots of ribbing about age, impotence, and the hazards of supplements.

3. Car Calls & Negotiation Real Talk

Timestamps: 15:05–32:00, 95:53–116:35 (thread all show)

• Live car deals – people call in with their vehicles, John and team give rapid-fire wholesale bids, banter, and negotiation tips.
• John regularly explains dealer “tricks,” market realities, and remains deadpan about beating CarMax offers (and regularly calls out how “the money’s the money”).
  • Quote: “If I don’t beat the CarMax offer, I’m gonna pay you 200 bucks. So what’d they offer you? And don’t lie…” [17:04]
• John’s philosophy: blunt, buyer-centric, a bit unfiltered, and constantly reminding callers to upload pictures and VINs to "givemethevin.com."
• Repeated advice about the difference between retail and wholesale, payoff numbers, and "buried" owners.

4. The “Homer” Relationship Saga

Timestamps: 19:22–39:02

• Ongoing drama with John’s buddy Homer: contemplating buying a house with a girlfriend (who has a history of multiple marriages).
• John’s and the gang’s repeated warning:
  • J.D.: “You don’t ever do that with a girlfriend. Ever. You don’t make… He’s gonna marry her. Then do it.” [37:50]
  • Michael: “You sound like my dad. You legally get married, and then you do business together. Period.” [39:12]
• Much humor and mock-gravitas on the perils of mixing love and real estate.

5. Stories: Pink Cadillacs, Ticket Hustling, and Smuggling

Timestamps: 32:10–48:16, 104:16–106:59

• John’s Pink Cadillac Story: Bought a classic pink Cadillac for his wife; tells of the buying process, hidden mechanical issues, and his wife’s (mis)adventures driving it.
  • “When this thing breaks, don’t call me, call [the wrecker service].”
  • See highlights at [33:04], [42:03], [45:03], [146:28].
• Ticket hustling, parking with “borrowed” handicap tags, and getting away with tricks at the concert [06:21].
• Michael Turley describes witnessing a live coyote operation: “Twelve people jumped out of a Nissan Murano and ran into the field.” [105:41]
  • John: “If you’re a coyote… the most economical version of a coyote smuggler rig… is the all-new Nissan Murano.” [105:48]

6. Classic Moments & Memorable Quotes

• Dealer-lingo jokes:
  • “Kelly [Blue Book] never put out… I kept getting blue balls, so I quit listening to Kelly… Kelly doesn’t write checks. I do.” – Michael [22:59]
• On women with drug problems:
  • “Women with drug problems let you down. Yes, they will. That should be a bumper sticker.” [139:33]
• On online dating and photos:
  • “Show me the one with the fat rolling, right? ‘Cause you’re gonna see it eventually.” – John [31:28]
• Bidding comedy:
  • “Go to I’mScrewed.com… Oh, I’m Buried. I’mBuried.com” (for callers with upside down payoffs) [22:25]
• The show pokes regular fun at radio conventions, their own job performance, and classic rock clichés.

7. Music, Sports & Nostalgia

Timestamps: Sprinkled throughout

• Classic rock and country music references anchor the show, with parody bits (e.g., “Paul Harvey” telling bizarre rock history – Jim Morrison became Jessica Lang) [62:23].
• Sports talk: Cowboys training camp, NFL injuries, Johnny Manziel’s career meltdown (and his rapidly vanishing millions), the poor reputation of the Dallas Cowboys among other NFL fans [119:07].

8. The Dope Report: Marijuana Market News

Timestamps: 84:03–86:34

• Bob Floyd provides a tongue-in-cheek but surprisingly detailed update on marijuana supply and pricing, the rise of designer drugs like W18, and general advice for “entrepreneurs.”
  • “Your best bet as an entrepreneur is to find one of these nifty botanical thrill seekers… and buy in mass quantities while you can.” [84:11]
• “If you missed the boat on quality hydroponics… go ahead and close up the shop until Labor Day.” [85:22]

9. Interns, Sexism, and Office Humor

Timestamps: 52:08–54:50

• Haze the new intern: “Here’s your first job, intern. Go get us a hot intern to replace you.” [53:32]
• Jokes about hiring women, hot interns, and office stereotypes abound—reflective of the show's rowdy and unapologetically politically incorrect vibe.

10. Top 10 Countdown – "Why J.D. Didn’t Do His Job This Week"

Timestamps: 77:02–79:29

• A makeshift Top 10 list lampooning J.D.'s misadventures, from “my girlfriend kept me up,” to “I was at a nudist resort and had nothing to write with.”

Memorable Quotes / Moments (with timestamps)

• On concert venues:
  “Unless you’re in the first 10 rows, it’s just awful.” (J.D., 01:44)
• On negotiation:
  “You called me. You’re on my radio show. If I don’t beat it, I owe you money.” (Michael to a caller, 17:42)
• On buying with a girlfriend:
  “Would you put $150,000 down and then put it in y’alls name?” (Michael, 25:19)
• On cannabis economics:
  “If you can get in for less than $7.50 on a pound and undersell the competition at $45 per 1/8th, you’ll put together $5,760 in the course of a single weekend.” (Bob Floyd, 84:15)
• On needing a picture for car sales:
  “‘Go have your friend take a current photo and hold today’s newspaper, so I can validate the date.’” (John, 128:02)

Notable Audio Bits

• Paul Harvey parody: Ties Jim Morrison’s death to Jessica Lang’s career with a tongue-in-cheek, faux-conspiracy theory [62:23].
• Dope report: Bob Floyd's segment mimics financial reports for the marijuana black market [84:03].
• Ben Affleck on Deflategate: Clip of Affleck ranting about Tom Brady’s suspension; the team discusses privacy and NFL double-standards [93:07].

Show Structure

• Opening: Banter about the week, setting the vibe (see 00:35–02:36)
• Main Segments: Mix of car calls/deals, personal and pop culture stories, recurring characters and parodies, sports, and caller hijinks.
• Recurring bits: Top 10, The Dope Report, “Paul Harvey,” and sports/society riffs.
• Tone: Irreverent, raw, slightly raunchy, radio-insider, big on regional camaraderie and self-aware humor.

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

If you enjoy a no-filter, garage-talk style morning show with a backbone of car business knowledge, pop culture, and cheeky life advice, this episode delivers. Expect bawdy humor, generous tangents, and a sneaky amount of practical insight on cars and negotiations.

To get the full experience, check out their podcast or listen live next Saturday – and if you want to sell your car, send your info (and real photos!) to givemethevin.com.