The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode 71 (February 12, 2026)

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show is a classic slice of Wolfe and crew: irreverent, freewheeling, and full of sharp banter about cars, sports, rock & roll, politics, and whatever else bubbles up. Broadcasting under the banner of GiveMeTheVin.com, John and his regular sidekicks—J.D. Ryan, Michael Turley, and Bobbo—mix in fan calls, car-buying consultations, wry stories, prank calls, and satirical skits, all delivered in a fast-paced, candid style that dances around FCC boundaries but never crosses the line. The show weaves in a lot of car trading talk with segments that range from 70s rock trivia to an extended running joke about stinky finger parties, and even a surreal appearance from Tony Romo’s “dad." The episode is shot through with political commentary (coming just before an election), music and pop culture bits, and the hosts’ trademark, sometimes edgy, wit.

Key Discussion Points

1. Behind-the-Scenes Studio Mayhem

• The “Locked Out” Story (01:31–06:56): The crew opens laughing about a misadventure: Bobbo locked himself out of the studio due to Bobbo sleeping inside, alarms going off, police responding, and a lot of confusion.
  • Michael Turley: “I must have been extremely tired.” (03:10)
  • John chastises the accidental studio overnight, resulting in a security fine for Bobbo.
  • Memorable quote:
    John Clay Wolfe: “Hey, John, do you mind if I come into the studio all drunk and wake you up twice in the middle of the night and wake up early and set off alarms and have the police come and bill your account? Yes, Bobbo, I do mind. Please don’t do that.” (06:37)

2. Listener Calls and Car Buying

• Fan Love and Skepticism (08:01–12:17): Several fans call in expressing appreciation, which prompts self-deprecating jokes about host unpopularity. John reflects on sending positive listener comments to radio programmers for validation.
  • John Clay Wolfe: “They make me feel small. They make me feel like I’m unwanted.” (08:46)
  • J.D. Ryan reads appreciative listener emails.
• On-Air Car Buying (12:25–15:33):
  • Listeners call in with car details; John provides quick, honest, sometimes blunt appraisals, favoring candor over flattery:
    John: “Silver sucks.” (12:43, regarding a Corvette’s color)

3. Rock & Roll and Radio Gags

• 70s Rock Trivia Contest (40:04–66:36):

  • Deep-cut audio clips from 70s bands are played; listeners call in to guess artists and songs.
  • Contest proves challenging; finally, Lisa from New Jersey nails all answers:
    • Elton John – “All the Girls Love Alice”
    • AC/DC – “Walk All Over You”
    • Rolling Stones – “Monkey Man”
    • Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Comin’ Home”
    • Led Zeppelin – “Poor Tom”
  • "Damn, girlfriend" (62:18) – John, celebrating Lisa’s win.

• Musicology, Generational Gaps:

  • Generational music knowledge is tested and lampooned:
    John: “If you don’t know it, then no one will.” (44:16)

4. Family Life and Discipline

• Stories from Home (20:24–33:02; 153:05–158:38):
  • John describes his three-year-old son’s quirks:
    • The boy calls himself “Baby Dayday,” idolizes toy guns, and has a dramatic birthday party prepared by his Eastern European wife.
    • “He’s sitting in the other room with a poop in his diaper and a gun in his hand.” (32:00)
  • Extended (and funny) debate about disciplining children; John reveals he had a family paddle custom-made, shares childhood sibling rivalry, and grapples with wanting approval from his own dad.
  • Escalates to personal therapy:
    John: “I should beat my brother up. That’s what should happen.” (157:43)

5. Election and Politics

• Pre-Election Tension (23:14–39:23; 143:06–146:50):
  • Political opinions fly, with Bobbo and Michael Turley from opposing sides, but everyone agrees on the chaos of the current climate. They mock campaign scandals and allegations on all sides.
  • “If Hillary wins, it’ll just keep rolling.” (146:21)
  • Satirical explanations from “Randy the Chipmunk” put animal kingdom spin on candidates.

6. Satire, Skits, and Characters

• Tony Romo’s Dad (100:04–106:06):

  • Parade of recurring characters and impressions: “Tony Romo’s Dad” explains his son’s Halloween humiliation as kids drop by dressed as Dak Prescott; comedic accents and absurdist humor abound.
  • “He began to throw the candy at the children… rapid fire 23 yards… threw three musketeers at a group of four little ones wearing the Kiss makeup.” (103:12–103:32)

• Prank Call – Warranty Specialist (76:27–79:08):

  • Bobbo plays with a telemarketer, turning the tables with escalating sarcasm and feigned confusion:
    “Are you high? Sitting there at work, you’re not paying attention? You all stoned through the bejesus belt?” (78:04)

7. Car Culture & Oddities

• Weird Stuff Found in Cars (87:13–91:09):
  • The team recalls the most bizarre and gross items found in traded-in cars (a used feminine napkin among them), sparking disgust and laughter.
• Highs and Lows in Car Appraisals:
  • Scene swerves from a $278,000 Lamborghini Huracán sale to beater Kia Rios and 2000 GMC Jimmys with 1,700 miles.

8. Listener Interaction & Regional Color

• Wide Call-in Geographic Spread:
  • Listeners from Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Alabama, New Jersey, and Texas (big shout-outs to small-town fans) call about everything from car deals to local sports teams.
• Regional Differences:
  • Jokes abound comparing women and car markets in Alabama vs. Texas (71:35–72:35), “what’s cool about a Nissan,” and more.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Studio Mayhem:
  “He slept right through the damn alarm.” — John Clay Wolfe (02:41)

• On Family Discipline:
  “I had a paddle made the other day with their initials on. It’s really nice.” — John Clay Wolfe (34:24)

• On Political Cynicism:
  “Flaming, almost homosexual liberal in the middle of the groom.” — John Clay Wolfe, ribbing Michael Turley (36:06)

• On Listener Praise:
  “My show makes them laugh and takes my mind off me being at work… The only thing I hate about your show is when it’s over.” — Listener email read by J.D. Ryan (09:49)

• On 70s Rock Contest:
  “Damn, girlfriend.” — John Clay Wolfe to Lisa from New Jersey after she aces deep-cut rock contest (62:18)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:31 – Studio mishaps / “Locked Out” saga
• 08:01 – Listener calls & show love
• 12:25 – Corvette appraisal/call-in car deals
• 20:24 – Family stories (“Baby Dayday”)
• 23:14 – Early voting discussion / politics
• 40:04 – Run of 70s Rock “Name that Tune” and contest
• 45:11 – More Car Calls / Appraisals
• 100:04 – Tony Romo’s Dad/Athletic skit
• 131:44 – Twin Peaks “talent recruitment” remote plan
• 138:14 – Wallace Edwards does Pink Floyd history (satirical)
• 143:06 – Pre-election tension and reactions
• 153:05 – Parenting, fighting siblings, John's personal grievances

Tone & Style

• Candid, sarcastic, rowdy: The hosts pull no punches discussing each other and current events.
• Irreverent and sometimes edgy: They flirt with lines on sex/drugs/politics, but always keep within FCC rules.
• Naturally flowing banter: The chemistry is loose and unforced, with callbacks and inside jokes for longtime listeners.
• Satirical and occasionally surreal: Skits like “Tony Romo’s Dad” and “Randy the Chipmunk” lampoon sports and politics alike.

Summary

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show gives both regulars and newcomers a full blast of the program’s signature style: a wild mix of live car auctions/appraisals, music nerd deep-dives, family oversharing, regional/rural color, and sidelong glances at politics and pop culture. The energy is occasionally chaotic, always quick-witted, with the crew excelling at turning studio mishaps, mundane interactions, or calls from random fans into moments of comedy gold. Political satire, family drama, and rock trivia intermingle, and there’s plenty for car enthusiasts and classic rock lovers, but even more for those who love a smart-aleck slice of Americana.

Listener takeaway: Even if you’ve never tuned in before, this episode delivers a rollicking, sometimes unhinged, but consistently entertaining journey through American life—through the lens of cars, classic rock, and the one-of-a-kind John Clay Wolfe radio circus.