The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #84 (02/18/2017)

Podcast Date: February 12, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Powered by: GiveMeTheVIN.com

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, John Clay Wolfe and his cast of characters blend talk radio with wild banter, cars, sports, pop culture, irreverent humor, and good ol’ Saturday morning mayhem. The show’s core is “bidding cars live” for GiveMeTheVIN.com, but branches out into discussions about music, politics, sex, drugs, rock & roll, current events, and outrageous listener calls. The episode is packed with off-the-wall segments, sharp Texas/Oklahoma ribbing, and audience participation games, fueling the anything-goes spirit that defines the John Clay Wolfe Show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Live Car Bidding and Automotive Marketplace

• Ongoing Theme: Live, rapid-fire car bidding forms the backbone of the show. Listeners call in to get instant offers on their vehicles, sparking back-and-forth negotiations and often hilarious detours.

• Car Market Insights: They discuss seasonality (tax refund season means higher bids), market trends, factors influencing used car values, and how “junk” or high-mileage cars are often a losing proposition for dealers.

  • “I'm just looking at actual sale results around the country at dealer auctions.” – John (139:13)

• Notable Bids:

  • 2015 Dodge Laramie 2500: Caller asks $50K for a lifted truck; John offers $40K-$45K, explains how add-ons may not yield big premiums (06:06).
  • 2012 BMW 550: “How much will you sell it for?” John pegs the number between $19K and $21K (32:06).
  • 2000 Chevy S-10 Blazer: “It's my everyday driver.” John offers $2,500—“It ain't me, babe.” (95:40)
  • 16 Corvette, BMW M4, Nissan Titan Diesel: Higher-end rides bidded live, reflecting keen national market watching (128:19, 130:08, 138:14).

• CarMax Challenge: John reiterates his company’s bold offer—if they can’t beat your official CarMax offer, they’ll pay you $100 (83:01).

2. Comedy, Improv, and Show Characters

• Recurring Bits:

  • “Black, White, Latino or Other” Game: Listeners and cast guess the race/ethnicity based on news stories, often dancing at the edge of political correctness (24:05, 26:36, 39:00, 140:32).
  • Axl Rose Impression: John and crew bring a raucous, over-the-top Axl Rose to “bid” on cars and comment on world events (01:50–03:09).
  • Randy the Chipmunk: Absurdist animal banter, including crazy squirrel stories and “nut broker” economics (43:01–45:34).

• Memorable Moments:

  • “You know, 40 grand is coming to mind.” (06:02)
  • “You just lost another listener.” – Bob O, as John skewers Oklahomans (05:41)
  • Caller offers a time-capsule 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel with only 2,500 miles; John: “What's the desirability on the body style that old in a two wheel drive?” (123:04–126:31)

3. Texas vs. Oklahoma Rivalry

• Running Gag: Extended jabs at “mean” Oklahomans and the notion that their land and women are “old and hard.”
  • “Well, if you're in Oklahoma it's called splitting wood because the women are old and hard. Huh. But down here in Texas, it's still called splitting tail.” (05:30)
• John humorously lowballs Oklahoma car offers, drawing mock-offense and playful calls from Oklahoma listeners (05:41, 47:49).

4. Bull-Riding Ticket Giveaways: Name the Show Bull

• Listener Engagement: Throughout the show, callers and Facebook followers submit creative names for the show’s “bull” for a PBR rodeo event.
  • Top picks: Hugh Heer, Sir Loin, Tony Romo, The Vindicator, Wolfie (34:02, 35:07, 37:04, 97:18).
  • Winner: “Jim O’Connor, who came up with the sparkling fantastic name 'Hugh Heer.' That’s going to be our show bull name…” (97:23)

5. Pop Culture, News, and Satire

• Music and Entertainment: Snippets of rock classics, deep-digs into band trivia, and wild tales about concerts. Bob O answers music trivia, e.g., Joe Walsh, Chicago, Peter Cetera (31:24+, 91:49+, 92:34).
• Samsung Smart TV Eavesdropping: Turley relays a story—Samsung warns not to discuss personal info in front of smart TVs. Joke follows about using your TV as a mirror and privacy paranoia (14:46–16:38).
• Top 10 Fake Internet Stories: Satirically presented list includes fake names, outlandish urban legends, and media gullibility (68:33–70:11).
• “Drunk Trump” Audio: Skewers Donald Trump’s press conferences with comic “drunk” edits and Rush Limbaugh impressions (59:36–63:42).

6. Politics, Satire, and Listener Calls

• Open Political Banter: The cast debates President Trump’s style, Russia, the role of idealists in office, concerns about media and administration communications (97:42–99:36, 114:00+).
• Listener Participation:
  • Louisiana Liberal “Snowflake Dave” calls in, pokes fun at Oklahoma, brings up fracking and earthquakes (16:49–17:21).
  • Fools Roll Organizer describes the zany $2K car road rally from Austin to Vegas—combining Cannonball Run antics with charitable bets at the casino (72:04–80:13).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“I just bid ‘em the real number. I mean, these are real dollars, right now, on the radio. I’m not here to high-hat you or send you to prayer. Let's do this.” —John Clay Wolfe (12:35)

“You can buy that car, not much more than that after all the rebates and incentives right now.” —John, on lifted trucks (07:41)

“Sir Loin... that’s a good one.” —Workshop of bull names (34:00)

“Did you ever, as a kid, think, ‘I’m seeing them, they must be seeing me’? The company says it does not retain or sell the voice data. But it didn’t name the third party. Hmm.” —Samsung TV eavesdropping story (16:26)

“You know, I was the Ford dealer up there and I dealt with enough of you hard heads I can smell them.” —John, ribbing Wichita/OK callers (127:01)

“He’s not a politician. He doesn’t know the rules yet. I feel kind of bad for him—he sounds sad.” —Bob O on President Trump (98:07)

“Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered. You got a guy sitting here ready to give you a $9,000 check. No test driving, no BS.” —Car negotiation wisdom (125:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Axl Rose Segment & Oklahoma Riffs: 01:50–05:44
• Driven vs. Retail Value in Car Bidding: 06:06–08:51 (15 Dodge, Oklahoma land values)
• Bull-Naming Contest: Ongoing, concentrated at 33:15–37:04, winner crowned at 97:18
• Samsung Smart TV Eavesdropping: 14:46–16:38
• Black, White, Latino, or Other Game: 24:05, 26:36, 39:00, 140:32
• Fools Roll Rally Interview: 72:04–80:13
• Top 10 Fake News Stories: 68:33–70:11
• Drunk Trump/Rush Limbaugh Satire: 59:36–63:42
• Political Roundtable: 97:42–99:36, 113:59–115:27
• CarMax Challenge & Appraisals: 83:01–83:32, plus throughout
• Music Trivia & Rock Legends: 91:49–92:34

Tone and Style

The John Clay Wolfe Show blends rowdy, good-ol'-boy energy with improvisational comedy, quick-fire market knowledge, and tongue-in-cheek naughtiness. Irreverent, Texas-flavored humor collides with real business acumen; the cast’s camaraderie and quick wit make the show feel like you’re in on a raucous secret with old friends.

Closing

Whether you’re buying or selling a car, in the mood for oddball games, or just want to bask in the chaos of sports, music, and the human zoo, the John Clay Wolfe Show delivers never-know-what's-next radio magic. And, if you can name a better bull than “Hugh Heer”—well, you could wind up with rodeo tickets and a shout-out next week.