The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #67

Aired: February 12, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Location: Broadcasting from Philadelphia, with the rest of the crew in Dallas

Overview

Episode #67 of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a classic mix of cars, sports, politics, and pop culture—served up with irreverent humor and lots of live calls. John broadcasts from Philadelphia, attending the largest car auction in Mannheim, Pennsylvania, while the rest of the crew holds down the fort in Dallas. The show delivers lively banter on everything from car valuations and auto auction antics to the week’s biggest political scandal—the release of the infamous Donald Trump/Billy Bush “hot mic” tape. Expect outrageous stories, candid political takes, and a parade of real callers with cars to sell.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. John’s Trip to Philadelphia & Mannheim Car Auction

• John is on-location in Philadelphia, having just attended the largest car auction in the world in Mannheim, Pennsylvania.
• Describes the mix of Amish and Mennonite culture around the event, complete with horse-drawn buggies (“It’s really weird that the largest car auction in the country is in the middle of a farm field. And it smells like a combination of pig, horse, and sugar cane.” – John Clay Wolfe, 01:42).
• Observes cultural quirks, like Amish buggies and blacked-out Mennonite vehicles.

Memorable Quote:

“Don’t tell them you’re Cowboys fans or you’ll get beat up.” (John Clay Wolfe, 02:46)

2. Sports: Texas Rangers & Other Teams’ Comebacks

• The crew laments the Texas Rangers choking after a great season (03:40).
• Discussion on sports teams’ tendency to come back from behind—comparing the Rangers, Cavaliers, Canucks, and more.
• John notes: “They’ve been the comeback kids. Yeah, but you didn’t need this much of a hole in sudden death going through here.” (John Clay Wolfe, 04:02)

3. Hurricane Coverage & Media Hype

• Commentary about overblown hurricane warnings—satirizing dramatic newscasters.
• Shepard Smith’s notorious “you will die” clip referenced (06:33).
• “Every time they warn somebody and it doesn’t happen, the next time a storm comes toward them, they go baa.” (Turley, 06:11)

4. Politics Unplugged: Trump “Grab them by the…” Tape

• Extended discussion and playback of Donald Trump’s “hot mic” audio with Billy Bush (07:55, 09:02).
• Crew analyzes whether this will actually hurt Trump’s campaign, with most agreeing it likely won’t sway his base.
• Parallels drawn between “rich guy” bravado and locker room talk vs. reality.
• John shares an anecdote about a rich friend unsuccessfully trying to impress a date ("He had to dig into the 'do you know who my dad is' package”—09:42).
• Trump’s apology is played and immediately dissected, with banter about media spin between Fox and CNN (11:53).
• Notable call-in from “Ken”, an Oklahoma City truck driver: “This year I have the choice between a douchebag and a skank... But I’m not voting for Hillary. I can tell you that.” (12:55)

5. Live Car Appraisals & Callers’ Tales

• The backbone of the show: real callers seeking bids on their used vehicles.
• John efficiently walks through numerous appraisals—often with pointed wit:
  • “We don’t buy junk. Anything back at 2,000 is really not what we do.” (John Clay Wolfe, 19:28)
  • “Is it a sunroof or navigation?... Anything wrong with it at all?” (John Clay Wolfe, 13:33)
• Callers seek to justify high asking prices (“sell it, sell it, sell it” - John Clay Wolfe, 17:22), but John reviews recent auction data to set expectations (“Here’s a 160,000 mile one... that did a whopping $150,” 18:09).
• Car segments are fast-paced, honest, and occasionally harsh (“It’s just junk, man,” 26:12).

6. Satire, Impersonations, and Outrageous Bits

• Running parody of Trump and campaign staff, including the infamous tape and Trump’s apology.
• Characters include a “chipmunk” (a squeaky-voiced commentator on the show), a bumbling clown, “Tony Romo’s Dad” (over-the-top Hispanic accent), and even “Rush Limbaugh” (via crew impersonation).
• Zippy the Clown is interviewed about the “creepy clown” craze, in a segment that starts silly then crescendos into surreal—“All the top clowns back then had sideburns and the top buttons open” (Bob as Zippy, 97:13).

7. More Political Satire & Cultural Critique

• Discussion of fake news stories and viral urban legends (85:22, 85:54), highlighting how easily people are duped.
• Segment on “Trump’s kids trophy hunting dinosaurs” (satirical man-on-the-street interviews, 29:11–31:55) poking fun at gullibility.
• Social commentary on polarized politics, Facebook arguments, and the inability to sway voters: “If you’re on board, you know, with the Republican candidate at this time, nothing’s going to change your mind.” (Bob, 22:02)
• Crew lampoons both parties with equal irreverence, referencing WikiLeaks, “Killary,” Benghazi, and more.

8. Behind the Scenes: Auction Mishaps & Staff Drama

• Hilarious retelling of an employee crashing a Hummer through a brick wall into a pond at an auction (32:05).
• Staff disputes: A driver is fired after bitch-slapping another employee (54:25).
• Videos of these incidents are said to be posted on the John Clay Wolfe Show Facebook page.

Notable Quote:

“I leave town for two days, crash a Hummer and three other cars and Danny gets in a fight.” (John Clay Wolfe, 57:54)

9. Cars, Cars, and More Cars

• Wide array of makes and models appraised on-air, from beaters to luxury cars/trucks.
• John consistently encourages listeners to check givemetheven.com for fast, no-hassle offers (“We’ll email you offer letters. We’ll come to your house, we’ll pick up your car. We’ll pay for them right there.” 15:22)
• Includes $100 guarantee to beat CarMax offers.

10. Texas vs. East Coast: Culture Clashes

• John reflects on cultural differences (“They walk around here more. The traffic’s terrible.” 140:49)
• Sensory recollections of Texas vs. Philly: food, sports fandom, traffic, and how being a Cowboys fan in Philly leads to heckling.
• Bemoans Philly traffic—“It took us three and a half hours to get from the Philadelphia airport to Manheim auction.” (64:29)

11. Sports (continued)

• College football preview: A&M vs. Tennessee, Miami vs. Florida State, Alabama vs. Arkansas (114:22–115:52)
• Satirical impersonation of Tony Romo’s father discussing Tony’s job prospects at Whataburger after his NFL injuries (65:27).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “You can do it in your underwear.”
  (Bob’s recurring joke about the ease of selling your car with givemetheven.com, 16:22 and throughout.)

• “Junk is junk. And beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.”
  (John Clay Wolfe, 20:43)

• “I’m not trying to call it junk, but it’s just junk, man.”
  (John Clay Wolfe on an old Mustang, 26:12)

• “I said, ‘I’m just really good at what I do. I’ve been doing this for 20 years.’”
  (John Clay Wolfe on his car-buying prowess, 89:37)

• “We’re not going to jerk you off. And we don’t want you to jerk us off.”
  (John Clay Wolfe, 36:11; brash radio at its finest.)

• [Caller, on election choices:]
  “This year I have the choice between a douchebag and a skank... But I’m not voting for Hillary. I can tell you that.”
  (Ken, Oklahoma City, 12:55)

• “If we don’t beat your CarMax offer, we will mail you a check for $100.”
  (John Clay Wolfe, 23:27 and multiple times)

• “Sell us your car. Givemetheven.com – so easy you can do it in your underwear.”
  (Bob/Show recurring, throughout)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Philly Auction & Amish Culture: 01:22–02:46
• Rangers/Team Sports Discussion: 03:40–04:41
• Media Hype on Hurricanes: 05:35–06:33
• Trump Tape Airing: 07:55, 09:02
• Trump Apology: 11:53
• Oklahoma Truck Caller (“douchebag and a skank”): 12:55
• Caller with Old Durango/Junk Cars Lecture: 17:01–20:43
• Clown Interview/Zippy the Clown: 95:48–98:08
• Auction Hummer Crash Drama: 32:05, 54:25
• Philly Eating & Gino’s vs. Pat’s: 139:42–140:33
• Tony Romo’s Dad Bit: 65:27–66:46
• Rush Limbaugh Impersonation: 78:40–81:07
• Trump Tape Recap (replayed for effect): 132:41

Tone and Delivery

The tone is unapologetically bold, sarcastic, and rapid-fire Texan—with a heavy dose of guy humor, locker-room banter, and topical satire. The hosts and callers trade jabs, tell stories, and riff off the week’s headlines, while never straying too far from their buy-sell-cars bread and butter.

In Summary

This episode delivers the John Clay Wolfe Show experience in full:

• Real-life car deals and auction stories
• Raucous banter about politics, sports, and culture
• Satirical impersonations and irreverent bits
• A steady stream of live callers looking to turn their trucks and SUVs into fast cash
• And of course, everything is powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com—“so easy, you can do it in your underwear.”

For listeners who missed it:

If you want to keep up with the crew’s latest mishaps or need a reality check before trying to sell that “classic” Durango, this episode is a must-listen. As John says—“I’m just really good at what I do. I’ve been doing this for 20 years.”