The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #82 (Feb 12, 2026)

Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show, powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, delivers its signature blend of sharp-witted banter and irreverent humor, covering everything from cars and auctions to sports, health, and pop culture. With a supporting cast of Bobbo, J.D., Casey, and various call-in guests, the show takes listeners through the world of used car buying, life’s quirks, the upcoming Super Bowl, and a comedic dive into drug stories, music trivia, and “country people problems”—all with an aim not to get fined by the FCC.

Episode Structure & Key Segments

1. Opening Banter: Pills, Drug Stories, and Health (01:28–05:24)

• Random Pills on the Desk: John jokes about mystery pills, possibly “ludes” (Quaaludes), leading to a group discussion of past drug use and doctor-prescribed medications.
  • “There’s pills on my box here.” – John (01:28)
  • J.D. recounts a time of taking myriad prescription drugs for every mood and occasion.
• Health, Cholesterol & Longevity: The crew debates the randomness of health: some people live long on unhealthy diets, others die young despite fitness.
  • “Some people can walk high wires too. Not fall.” – John (04:10)
  • Discusses a 99-year-old former WWII pilot and marathon runner as a model of longevity (05:27).

2. Car Buying Calls & Industry Talk (06:12 onwards, woven throughout)

• John solicits calls from listeners who want to sell their cars, showcasing his quick, candid appraisal process.
• Example Calls:
  • 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee: $4,500 estimate (11:23)
  • 2012 F150 Platinum: Negotiation leads to $25,000 (22:42)
  • 2010 Ferrari California: Dealer talks and tax implications (89:09)
• Inside the Business:
  • “My name is John Clay Wolfe. I buy cars, about a thousand a month. I make about 300 bucks a car. And that’s what we do.” – John (17:54)
  • Listener compliments GiveMeTheVIN.com and its high offers, beating CarMax by $2,500 (38:44).

3. Sports & Super Bowl Chatter (07:43–10:36, 42:04 onward)

• NFL Talk: Rumors about Tony Romo wanting to play for a team facing the Cowboys. Mock interview with “Tony Romo’s Dad.”
  • “I want to play a team that is, like, scheduled twice against that son of a— next year. I’m gonna show you who’s big, black, and bad!” – "Tony Romo's Dad" (08:36)
• Super Bowl Hype: Jokes about Super Bowl parties, the Houston location, and “prop bets” (62:14).
• Memorable Moments:
  • “JD’s anus probe” segment: Teasing a comedic recounting of a colonoscopy and the 'top 10 things found' (18:45, 66:12, 67:03).

4. Music & Pop Culture Satire – The Chipmunks Story (23:55–32:11)

• Wallace Edwards’ Rock History: Outlandish, mockumentary-style "history" of The Chipmunks—complete with heroin addiction, bad management, and Yoko Ono.
  • “Unfortunately, while the Chipmunks were booked to an endless schedule... David Saville quickly gave up his reefer habit for a lifelong addiction to black tar heroin...” – Wallace (25:16)
• Chipmunk Character “Randy”: Joins in on the joke with family backstories (“Theodore is my great uncle.”)
• Satirical Surrealism: The bit spirals with “diddling producers,” drug-fueled studio sessions, and parody music industry history.

5. Comedy Bits & Impressions

• Rush Limbaugh Parody: Offers over-the-top, medication-fueled commentary on politics and current events, including Trump’s “Muslim band” and stories about John Kerry’s wooden head and Theresa Heinz’s wooden leg (49:17, 69:20).
• Australian Rugby Player Improv: Maliki, “the Outback Steakhouse guy,” joins to riff on politics and Arnold Schwarzenegger (72:54).
• Top 10 at 10: What was found in J.D.'s colonoscopy, featuring car keys, a Milli Vanilli album, and even Johnny Cash (66:12, 67:03, 131:38).
• S.O.B. (Son of a----) Ad Parodies: Spoof commercials featuring the “world’s biggest son of a—”, always returning to the running gag of drinking Natty Light (10:03, 76:55, 77:38).

6. Country People Problems & Ticket Giveaway (78:24–88:58)

• Discussion and listener call-in for the best “country folk problem,” awarding PBR tickets for authentic tales (out of cornbread, cows stuck in mud, creek flooding, grandmas as babysitters, dogs eating chickens, etc.)
• Memorable Call:
  • “My wife leaving the lid off her spittoon!” – Dink (84:49)
  • “We had a bull get out… when we found him, he was tied to a tree by 4-H kids and went crazy!” – Jeremy (87:56)

7. Super Bowl Prop Bets (60:59–64:12)

• Tommy Carbone’s Picks: Amusing breakdown of prop bets including:
  • How many times “Matty Ice” is said (over/under: 2 times)
  • Mentions of “Gronkowski” (over/under: 3)
  • Mentions of J.J. Watt (over/under: 1)
  • If “deflategate” will be referenced (over/under: 1.5)
  • "Remember, take Tommy Carbone’s picks. You're gonna make some money on the Super Bowl." (64:12)

8. Auto-Business Anecdotes

• Accidents at Auction: John discusses an employee who lost a foot after being run over at an auction. Pledges lifelong employment for the injured worker (46:09).
• Best & Worst Car Deals: Reflection on a 2012 Maserati lost $8,000, rare for his 10-year record (36:22).
• Prosthetics Collection: Listener offers up old prosthetic legs for studio decor (55:58).

9. Listener Praise & Reflection

• Call-in from “Christian in Houston”: Longtime listener shares his appreciation for the show, especially its balance of political viewpoints (75:32).
• The crew reminisces on past guests like Baba Booey from the Howard Stern show (76:24).

10. Final Thoughts – Tech, Politics, Super Bowl

• Facebook, social media “hangups,” and increasing political division discussed among the crew (140:14).
• Debate on conservative/libertarian politics, Trump’s presidency, and war powers (141:38–145:47).

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On random drug-taking:
  • “You don’t even know what it is! Randomly taking pills somebody left for you.” – Casey (01:55)
• On the randomness of life & health:
  • “There are people that die on the jogging track at 30.” – J.D. (04:13)
• Quaaludes & “Rush Limbaugh”:
  • “Take two of those, drink three glasses of Johnny Walker Black Label, make yourself some cornbread and just have a ball.” – Rush (49:45)
• Super Bowl Betting Comedy:
  • “How many times are they actually gonna say Gronkowski during the game? …the over/under is three.” – Tommy Carbone (61:59)
• On work ethic (overflowing trash can):
  • “If I give you stuff to do, don’t start giving me ideas of how we should make it better. Just do it.” – John (55:00)
• Country people problems:
  • “The creeks are up, you can’t get out of your road.” – Caller (85:43)
• On “ride of the week” (Fiat 124 Spider):
  • “It's otherwise known as a Mazda Miata with a turbocharger.” – John (136:24)
• Politics & social media:
  • “I can’t take this anymore. Everybody’s just talking about all these politics. I’m signing off Facebook and I’m gonna go crawl in the hole.” – John (146:18)

Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• The Chipmunks’ “dark history”: Wallace Edwards paints a wild, fictionalized history of Alvin and the Chipmunks, complete with drug use, debauched studio sessions, and producer “diddling” (25:16–32:11).
• Randy the Chipmunk’s family stories: Adds layers to the Chipmunk parody (29:38).
• JD’s colonoscopy Top 10 List: Comedy bit about absurd things “found” in his colon (66:12, 67:03, 131:38).
• Caller with a bucket of prosthetic legs: John contemplates decorating the studio with listeners’ artificial limbs (55:56).
• “Country folk problems” contest: Listeners call in with unique rural hardships, such as spittoon mishaps and artificially inseminating pigs (84:49–88:58).
• Super Bowl prop bets & betting logic: A detailed, comedic guide to betting on strange Super Bowl broadcast mentions (60:59–64:12).
• On social media burnout: The crew jokes about quitting Facebook over political fights (140:13–142:19).

The Show’s Tone and Style

The episode reflects the show’s hallmark: an unfiltered, sometimes absurd, but always fast-paced, quick-witted conversational style. John Clay Wolfe and crew blend car business expertise with snappy pop culture jokes, fearless parody, and an openness to riff on any topic—health, politics, drugs, music, or rural life—without taking themselves too seriously. Listeners get a sustaining sense of camaraderie even through the show’s wildest tangents.

For New Listeners

• The show is not just about cars—it’s part call-in car show, part morning zoo, and part Texas-flavored comedy barnstorm.
• You’ll hear both real car buying advice and outright comedic satire, often in rapid succession.
• Irreverence, satire, and wild improv characters (Rush Limbaugh, “Tony Romo’s Dad,” The Chipmunks, Australian rugby players) are the norm.
• Audience engagement is central, with frequent call-ins and on-air car deals.
• The show is unafraid to wade into politics, but always with a sense of humor and balance.

Useful Timestamps

• 01:28 – Opening banter & pill jokes
• 11:23 – Beginnings of car call-ins
• 18:45 – Top 10 at 10 teasers / JD’s colonoscopy
• 25:16–32:11 – Chipmunks bit
• 38:44 – Listener testimonial: GiveMeTheVIN beats CarMax
• 42:04 – Super Bowl party plans, prop bets
• 49:17 – Rush Limbaugh parody, Trump “Muslim band” satire
• 66:12–67:03 – JD’s colonoscopy Top 10
• 78:24–88:58 – Country people problems & ticket giveaway
• 136:03 – Ride of the week: Fiat 124 Spider
• 140:13 – Political discussion, social media fatigue
• 146:44 – Show close and shout-outs

Final Word

The John Clay Wolfe Show #82 delivers hilarity, car industry know-how, and offbeat cultural commentary, perfect for listeners who like their business mixed with a little bit of chaos, authentic personalities, and edgy, improvisational comedy. Don’t expect strict structure—but do expect to laugh, learn, and maybe even sell your old pickup before the hour’s out.

Listen for:

• Outrageous character bits
• “Top 10 things found in JD’s colonoscopy”
• The Chipmunks’ mock music history
• Instant car appraisals & what not to do when selling yours
• Glimpses of blue-collar and country life
• Super Bowl betting fun

“I buy cars on the radio. My name is John Clay Wolfe.” (throughout)