The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #73

Date: February 12, 2026
Podcast Theme: Unfiltered banter on cars, sports, politics, pop culture, personal stories, and plenty of comedic improvisation, plus live car-buying on air.

Episode Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show continues its tradition of irreverent, freewheeling conversations. The crew debates music formats, dives into post-election blues, shares wild stories from their personal lives, and, as always, fields live calls from listeners looking to sell their cars. The episode stands out with the much-anticipated "return" of regular Michael Turley after a political fallout, a mock press conference with "Tony Romo's dad," and musical rebellion against early Christmas music, all wrapped up in sharp wit and camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. On-Air Dynamics: Turley’s Absence and Return

• Early Tension:
  • The first half of the episode is dominated by inside jokes and concern around Michael Turley’s recent absence—sparked by a heated post-election debate with John.
  • The crew speculates about Turley’s whereabouts, turning his sabbatical into a running gag, mixing true concern with affectionate ribbing.
• Turley’s Return (1:42:05):
  • Turley explains he needed space after the election results, taking a solitary road trip to Washington, D.C. for reflection ("Just go take your hippie ass cross country" – John Clay Wolfe, 1:42:36).
  • An emotional, slightly tongue-in-cheek segment about political identity, protester hygiene, and Turley’s newfound libertarianism.
• Notable Quote:

  “Don’t take sides. Just be who you are.” – Michael Turley, describing his revelation at the Lincoln Memorial (1:44:04).

2. Trash Disco Rebellion

• Theme:
  • Out of protest against stations switching too early to Christmas music, John declares the day “All Trash Disco Saturday,” playing 70s disco and soft-rock instead.
  • Lighthearted debate about “bro-country” vs. “real music,” complete with parodies of modern country hits.
• Notable Moment:

  "Screw all that. We're just going trash disco." – John Clay Wolfe (0:05:24)

3. Dealer Talk and Live Car Buying

• Live Appraisals:
  • Throughout the episode, callers pitch their vehicles; John and crew quickly estimate prices, ask about condition/equipment, and direct folks to GiveMeTheVIN.com.
  • Standouts include calls about aging Dodge Rams, Camaros, Mustangs, and classic Impalas.
• Anecdotes:
  • Discussion of losing money on classic cars, the perils of buying unseen via internet photos, and the mythology of Dodge’s durability.
• Notable Quote:

  “I’ve been doing this 20 years. I know what I’m doing. I’m the largest wholesaler in all of Texas.” – John Clay Wolfe (various, e.g., 1:54:20)

4. Satire & Skit Segments

• Tony Romo’s Dad Press Conference (1:19:34):

  • A running parody where Bob Floyd (as “Romero Romo”) reveals absurd “medical” reasons for Romo’s NFL troubles, including a seven-year-old chlamydia diagnosis attributed to Jessica Simpson.
  • The segment is packed with fake Spanish, “press” questions, and escalating lunacy.

• Notable Quote:

  “They find he have ... a severe infestation of chlamydia for seven years... all thanks to that little bestie of Malvara, the evil and very sexy Jessica Simpson.” – Romero Romo (1:81:12)

• Introduction of ‘Two Dogs’ (2:53:28):

  • New character “Two Dogs,” an Oklahoma Comanche stereotype, shares nonsensical wisdom, discusses basketball, blackjack, and peyote, and explains his animal-derived tribal name.
  • The bit is executed in classic John Clay Wolfe Show style: absurd, self-aware, and loving the deadpan delivery.

• Notable Moment:

  “I once had a hamster... He ate my bag of weed and was no more.” – Two Dogs (2:156:12)

5. Sports and Pop Culture

• Cowboys & Romo:
  • Ribbing about Tony Romo, the Dak Prescott transition, and backup quarterbacks’ supposed heritage in light of Trump’s border wall talk.
• Johnny Manziel Bit (1:36:09):
  • Bob Floyd impersonates Manziel’s imagined post-NFL escapades on campus—mixing football, theology, and weed.
• Chicago & Concert Stories (1:71:53):
  • Venting about not getting tickets, the merits of current vs. original band lineups, and the etiquette of concert audience participation (i.e., “booing Chicago at Starplex”).

6. Politics & Cultural Commentary

• Election Aftermath:
  • Jokes and jabs about Trump’s win, Democratic disillusionment, and marijuana legalization in multiple states.
• Comedic Caricatures:
  • Rush Limbaugh impression dispenses right-wing advice (“Brush your teeth up and down, never sideways... mix a little Listerine with orange juice for politics.” – 1:45:13).
• Viral Stories:
  • Discussion of viral video involving a Trump-supporter at Starbucks and the meaning behind the “Anti-Christmas Music” protest.

7. Personal Anecdotes and Inside Jokes

• The 'Stinky Finger' Party Story:
  • John reminds Bob of a notorious high school incident involving a mother, some suspects, and finger-sniffing "investigation"—unexpectedly connecting to a woman Bob is now chatting with online.
• Staff Phone-Tag Stories:
  • John admits to labeling new contacts by descriptors (“black guy from Texarkana”), launching a tangent about naming, memories, and whether that’s “racist or just descriptive.”
• JD Ryan’s Inheritance:
  • JD reveals his surprise windfall from a friend's will, prompting a brief, honest reflection amidst the usual banter.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with timestamps)

• “I’m sorry, Turley. I’m sorry for yelling at you for being a Democrat.” – John Clay Wolfe (0:05:49)
• “Just go take your hippie ass cross country.” – John Clay Wolfe to Turley (1:42:36)
• “Don’t take sides. Just be who you are.” – Michael Turley, epiphany at the Lincoln Memorial (1:44:04)
• “When Trump builds the wall between Texas and Mexico… we won’t have any backup quarterback.” – John Clay Wolfe (0:09:58)
• “With Tony’s little tailbone fracture… the team doctors submit him to a comprehensive analysis.” – Romero Romo (1:80:30)
• Montage of parody sports “press” questions about chlamydia, Jessica Simpson, and Romo’s legacy (1:81:12 – 1:86:18)
• “You cannot think so. Do you think his concussions were not real? It was really chlamydia taking over.” – John Clay Wolfe (2:129:44)
• “I once had a hamster... He ate my bag of weed and was no more. He was stoned to death. Literally.” – Two Dogs (2:156:12)
• “Go Thunder? I don’t dislike the Thunder, but I hate how they disrespect the great God Thunder. This should not be named for a basketball team from Oklahoma.” – Two Dogs (2:155:01)
• “You know, most Native Americans are a laugh riot.” – Bob Floyd (2:159:03)
• “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Casey, closing out the Thanksgiving “Top 10” segment (1:108:57)

Segment Timestamps for Key Topics

• Turley’s Absence and Political Fallout:
  • 0:02:15 – 0:06:55, 1:42:05 – 1:45:55
• “Trash Disco” Music Format & Christmas Pushback:
  • 0:09:09 – 0:14:13, 1:58:24 – 2:08:16
• Tony Romo's Dad Press Conference:
  • 1:79:20 – 1:86:24
• Johnny Manziel Sketch:
  • 1:36:09 – 1:37:15
• Live Car Calls & Appraisals:
  • Recurring throughout: e.g., 0:11:05, 1:16:20, 2:30:31...
• ‘Stinky Finger Party’ Story:
  • 0:22:46 – 0:24:38
• Two Dogs’ Introduction:
  • 2:53:28 – 2:159:11
• Thanksgiving Top 10 List:
  • 1:107:16 – 1:108:57

Tone and Language

The show’s tone is loose, brash, self-deprecating, and frequently satirical. The crew isn’t afraid to cross standard radio boundaries for the sake of a laugh, but there is a constant undertow of genuine camaraderie. They weave between real-life business, irreverent humor, and exaggerated characters, often blurring the lines between reality and on-air persona.

In Summary

Episode #73 is a quintessential entry in The John Clay Wolfe Show canon: a high-energy, joke-filled ride through car trading, cultural absurdities, sports heartbreak and celebration, rounded out by personal drama among the hosts. The show’s ability to riff for minutes on the smallest spark—be it a missing co-host, failed love affair, or a classic car gone bad—remains the key to its enduring appeal.

For fans of spontaneous radio, gasoline-fueled anecdotes, and off-the-cuff satire, this episode delivers in spades.