The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #60

Podcast Date: February 12, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Show Theme: “Cars, sports, sex, drugs, and rock & roll… anything the FCC won’t fine us for.”

Episode Overview

In this lively and irreverent episode, John Clay Wolfe and his crew return for their weekend talkshow ride through the world of used cars, sports, classic rock, offbeat humor, and just about anything else that grabs their attention. With a tone equal parts Texas, radio locker room, and self-deprecating fun, the show blends listener call-ins about cars for sale, talk of the Louisiana floods, football optimism, and brash-but-playful takes on life and listeners. Highlights include a recurring “birthday week” concept, a prank call to one of their own car buyers, riffs on listener complaints, and a live update on efforts to provide flood relief.

Key Segments & Major Topics

1. Aging, Letting Go, and Not Caring as Much Anymore

[00:50-03:40]

• The hosts joke about how aging brings more indifference, referencing their own fathers or grandfathers saying whatever they wanted.
• John says:

  "The older I get, just don't care anymore." (01:20)

• A memorable philosophical quote:

  "If it's not going to matter in five years, give it five minutes. No more." (01:49, attributed to C)

• The crew riff on how people get tired of sweating the small stuff, and become more like “crazy old men yelling at kids on the lawn.”

2. Car Talk, Season Tickets, and Cowboys Chatter

[04:44-08:11; 26:43+; all throughout]

• John laments missing a Cowboys preseason game despite holding pricey season tickets, and riffs on the absurdity of paying face value for preseason vs. playoff games.
• Discussion about Cowboys wins, player confidence, and backup QB Dak Prescott’s promise:

  "That backup quarterback, man, he looks pretty good... Dax. Looks pretty damn good." (06:32)

• Throughout the show, John takes calls from listeners with cars to sell:
  • Methodically asks for year, make, model, mileage.
  • Breaks down the reality of used car values:

    "All that great stuff you did. Doesn't matter. If you find an end user that cares, then it might matter. But in my world, it's still a couple thousand bucks." (31:01)

  • Warns that classic car sellers always overvalue:

    “If you think after your research that your old Cadillac is worth $30,000... the most I'm gonna offer you is 15.” (36:04)

3. Flood Relief Effort for Louisiana

[08:57–13:01, 40:53–42:11, 115:23–116:15, others]

• John proposes organizing a flood relief supply run after visiting flooded South Louisiana:

  “I went to South Louisiana this week. And it's bad, man. I mean, it's... It's terrible.” (09:52)

• Explains wanting to do “something good, for once in my life”, and pledges to cover the cost of an 18-wheeler to deliver donated goods.
• The team debates what supplies to focus on (money, bottled water, canned goods, toiletries), and the best way to partner with the Red Cross.
• Ongoing banter highlights their unpolished planning:

  "We're planning, all right? We're planning." (42:11)

4. Prank Call: Corvette Meet-Up Goes Off the Rails

[17:43–24:16]

• Bobo and Turley prank call “Todd”, an old-pro car buyer at GiveMeTheVIN:
  • The caller pretends to have a 2015 Corvette with... "a tiny bullet hole in the windshield," offers "three keys of pure Colombian cocaine" as a bonus, and asks, “Can I bring a couple of dancers?”
• Todd plays along, unfazed, prompting laughter from the hosts:

  "He just keeps rolling... what if it's real?" (24:02–24:05)

5. Listener Complaints, ‘Hate Emails’ & Political Correctness

[52:01–63:39]

• John reads a critical email from a listener offended by the show’s irreverence:

  “They are the most inbred hillbilly... You can almost hear dueling banjos in the background.” (60:36)

• The group laughs about being labeled as sexist, backwoods, and offensive, but John offers a genuine-sounding (if tongue-in-cheek) apology and solicits ideas for improvement:

  "How could we make us better?" (63:39)

• Some female fans also email suggestions (65:24), proving that the audience is broader than the critics assume.

6. Show Favorites: Birthday Week, Sex & Age, and Life Advice

[37:49–39:46, 145:46+]

• The recurring concept of “birthday week” for men over 35 with families:

  “After 35, if you have a family, you take birthday weeks. If you're male, it does not apply to women at all.” (39:04)

• Hosts joke about stretching their birthdays into a week of small ‘wishes’ rather than one day, with some not-so-subtle requests for extra marital perks.

7. Olympics, Sports and News Gags

[14:15, 69:41+, 112:05+]

• Olympic talk: Johnny Manziel (impersonated) gives a gonzo behind-the-scenes “account” of Ryan Lochte’s infamous Rio bathroom incident, weaving in references to drugs, gun-toting locals, and demonic possession (92:08–95:53).
• Sand volleyball, female athletes, Olympic Village hookups, and media coverage of events are riffed on throughout.
• Bobo delivers sports and music news, including a lackluster “Spirit Airlines Top Ten” segment (84:12+), with the crew openly groaning at some of the jokes.
• Conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton and political satire make cameo appearances, including a Rush Limbaugh impersonation. (100:09–102:59)

8. Car Value Reality, Dealership Insights, and ‘Kelly Blue Balls’

[72:03–77:49, others]

• John rails against unrealistic expectations based on “Kelly Blue Book” values:

  “Kelly Blue Balls is what I call Cali Blue Balls. ... Go call Kelly Blue Balls and see what she'll pay you. Because I can tell you right now what she'll pay you: Nothing.” (72:19–72:54)

• Shares personal stories of chasing after “Kelly”, a metaphor for unattainable things.

Featured Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On perspective with age:

  “If it's not going to matter in five years, give it five minutes.” (01:49, C)

• John on doing something good:

  “I was like, you know, this would be an opportunity for me to do something worth a damn for once in my life.” (10:06, D)

• Prank call absurdity:

  “I'd be willing to throw in three keys of pure Colombian cocaine.” (22:38, E, as ‘Robbie’)

• On classic cars:

  “If you think after your research that your old Cadillac is worth $30,000... the most I'm gonna offer you is 15.” (36:04, D)

• On ‘birthday week’:

  “After 35, if you have a family, you take birthday weeks. If you're male, it does not apply to women at all.” (39:04, D)

• On ‘Kelly Blue Balls’:

  “A whore sleeps with everyone. A bee sleeps with everyone but you.” (74:22, D)

• Olympic Village take:

  “You get to pick different countries each night...” (110:19, B)

• Listener complaint:

  “You can almost hear dueling banjos in the background... They make sexist remarks about women. ... I'm turning off this damn radio...” (60:36–61:16, D reading complaint)

Calls & Vehicle Appraisal Highlights

• Multiple cars appraised across the show: trucks, classic Mustangs/Trans Ams, luxury SUVs, and high-mileage everyday drivers.
• John repeatedly educates sellers on how upgrades/maintenance don’t add to wholesale value unless the buyer is an “end user.”
• Classic car sellers almost always over-value their rides, and John pulls no punches on setting expectations:

  "It's going to be half of what you think it's worth." (36:24)

• Show prides itself on “we buy cars in our underwear”—emphasizing convenience (12:30, 56:58, 137:43).
• Bounties are offered if they can’t beat competitor (CarMax) quotes (16:30, 64:18, 137:07).

Running Jokes, Recurring Themes & Notable Running Commentary

• Birthday week as fatherly self-care revolution.
• Hate emails as both badge of honor and fodder for show content.
• "Kelly Blue Balls" as extended metaphor for unattainable deals (and love/lust).
• Regular reminders: “Go to GiveMeTheVIN.com—so easy you can do it in your underwear.”
• Bobo’s impressions (Rush Limbaugh, Paul Harvey, Tommy Carbone sports advice).
• Listeners encouraged to call, critique, and even roast the show.

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• 00:50–03:40: Letting go with age & family talk
• 04:44–09:16: Cowboys, season tickets, car market talk
• 09:16–13:01: Flood relief effort—call for donations
• 17:43–24:16: Prank call to Todd (Corvette/cocaine/dancers)
• 26:43–34:37: Car appraisals, realistic values, classic car challenges
• 37:49–39:46: “Birthday week” and its rules
• 42:11–44:47: Planning the flood relief—Red Cross, supply logistics
• 52:01–63:39: Listener hate mail, “how to improve the show”
• 69:41–71:55: Olympic/Johnny Manziel segment
• 84:12–86:00: Spirit Airlines Top Ten (and groans)
• 100:09–102:59: Conspiracy theories, Rush Limbaugh impression
• 115:23–116:15: Flood’s effect on cars, auctions
• 137:43–155:56: Last hour calls, major car deals, more trade-in realities
• 156:07–157:29: Baked dad eats magic brownies—wait four hours, Colorado-style
• 160:21–161:17: Final car appraisal, first-time caller
• 161:17–end: Goodbyes, “see you next Saturday”

The Show’s Flavored Tone

• Unfiltered, “just dudes” humor, at times gleefully crass but with a wink.
• Southern/Texas radio flavor, with a line-dancing blend of car-dealer pragmatism and FM rock n’ roll.
• The show is well-aware of both its haters and its cult-like appeal—both are joyfully embraced.
• Most advice (life, car, sports, or otherwise) comes with a side of self-mockery.

Final Notes

Fans tune in for the banter as much as for the car deals—where honesty, sarcasm, and insider dealership knowledge are delivered in equal measure. If you’re looking for a formal car appraisal or contemplative NPR-style sports discussion, this isn’t the show—but neither, as John himself says, is that the point.

“How could we make us better?” Call in, roast us, or just let it go—John Clay Wolfe and crew will be back next Saturday, still broadcasting, still not caring (too much), and definitely still buying cars.