The John Clay Wolfe Show — Episode #93 Summary

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Cohosts: JD Ryan, Bobbo, Turley, plus recurring cast and callers

Episode Overview

Episode #93 of The John Clay Wolfe Show brings another high-energy, freewheeling Saturday morning packed with comedy, car talk, rock & roll, irreverent banter, and a dash of workplace satire. Powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, the crew holds court on live radio, fielding car sales calls, riffing on pop culture, embracing (and roasting) over-the-top personalities, and swapping memorable stories about listeners and show regulars. The show maintains its signature blend of wild antics, unfiltered humor, and real-world car business, making for a ride that’s both unpredictable and engaging.

Highlighted Segments & Key Discussions

1. Leaf Blower Feud & Saturday Studio Chaos

[00:53–04:01]

• John opens with an ongoing conflict with a "fence jumper" leaf blower operator, whose Saturday morning noise disrupts the broadcast.
• Jokes and playful threats abound, with the team debating if confrontation or kindness works better.
• Quote:
  • John: “Listen, dude, we’re live on air. I don’t need you running your leaf blower...stay away from the back or I’m gonna send somebody down to rip that leaf blower off your back and run it over with a car.” [01:06]

2. Workweek Reflections & “420” Absenteeism

[03:00–04:50, again 14:24–16:05, 63:04–65:56]

• Bobbo shares his week—a haze of routine, possibly extended 4/20 celebrations.
• Discussion of increased weed use and the normalization of 4/20 as a holiday.
• JD laments flaky “boat people” and high absentee rates on 4/20, including staff leaving messages on the answer machine in various states of inebriation.
• Quote:
  • Turley: “We don't drug test you, but we did have other employees call in...left messages on our answering machine.” [14:44]

3. Comedy Sketch: Ramiro Romo’s “Assburgers” PSA

[07:33–13:36]

• Bobbo (as Ramiro Romo, Tony Romo’s fictional dad) delivers a parody PSA confusing “Asperger’s” with “ass burgers,” lampooning drug ads.
• Over-the-top descriptions, mock side effects, and running gags about junk food and weight.
• Quote:
  • Bobbo: “That’s why Tony and many others have talked to their doctor about trying the new Formula 69 from Heinz...Side effects may include leakage...and being swallowed by dogs.” [11:09]
• The team riff further on “ass burgers,” turning it into a running joke about fast food and body shape.

4. Live Car Bidding & Listeners’ Calls

[18:00 onward, throughout episode]

• John takes rapid-fire calls from nationwide listeners wanting appraisals or to sell cars. Real-time live negotiation is the backbone here, e.g.:
  • 200k mile Ford, several high-mile trades, a 2015 Honda Odyssey Swagger Wagon (which John outbids Carmax on-air), classic cars, sports cars, and more.
  • Brings up regional differences and market realities (“If it has rust, I need to know!”).
• Quote:
  • John: “We’re live in Texas but we have guys all over the country. Different offices that will pick up your car. Go to givemethevin.com—we’ll buy it, check in hand.” [16:09]

5. Industry Stories, Workplace Archetypes, and Strip Club DJ

[29:06–32:42, again at 76:53–82:08]

• Colorful anecdotes about former colleague “strip club DJ”, his eclectic cast of associates, and Louisiana living.
• Discussion of his struggles with city life and mental health, including paranoia around surveillance, and his mom ("Mama Lil") confirming struggles and meds.
• The segment is a mix of authenticity and dark humor—with affection for the former show member, now too anxious for city work.
• Quote:
  • John: “He broke his leg delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut two years ago, but he got the pizza to the door...he didn’t drop the ball across the finish line.” [31:50]

6. Celebrity and Political Satire: Bill O’Reilly, Fox News, & Top 10 Tweets

[27:22–28:45, 70:45–76:15]

• The crew riffs on Bill O’Reilly’s firing over harassment allegations.
• Casey Kasem style Top 10 segment delivers best tweets mocking the scandal.
• Quotes:
  • JD: “He was fired due to sexual harassment against women. He’s planning his new book, Killing…Time.” [75:20]
  • Bobbo as Rush Limbaugh: “Now, this is just a theory, but like a lot of brilliant minded conservatives, the sight of Sarah Palin just blew his mind.” [87:55]

7. Cars, Dealers, and Business Behind the Scenes

[43:33–50:26, 105:46–107:53]

• John on unreliable (especially certain Ford engines), appraisal realities, the law of “car worth equals payoff,” and how dealers try to skate or lowball.
• Tangents about dealership loyalty, the car auction process, and how the show merges entertainment with car business.
• “Vanorama”/spring is the best time to sell minivans, convertibles, etc.
• Quote:
  • John: “When you have a real car to sell, please contact us...Unfortunately your automobile does not fit our matrix at this time because it’s a pile of crap.” [93:08]

8. Recurring Comedy Bits & Podcast Plugs

• “White, Black, Latino, or Other”: Guess the ethnicity based on listener-submitted crazy news story—DJ Pre K joins for added flavor. [128:24–133:13]
• Son of a ______ ads: Fake “most interesting man” spoofs with working-class Texas flair.
• Randy the Chipmunk: Squirrel/Chipmunk ongoing stoner gags and Earth Day jokes.
• Quote:
  • Randy: “They got these African squirrels, these meerkats. I don’t know if you’ve heard this, but a meerkat will eat your ass.” [101:22]

9. Product Reviews & Ride of the Week

[106:02–107:53, 111:10–116:13]

• Review of the new Volvo S90: “Volvo built a beautiful car this round…people pulling up, waving me down to talk about it…nice job.”
• Uncle Roy reviews the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro—complaints about lack of legroom and rough ride, leading to a tongue-in-cheek “swap for a Mercedes SL” by episode’s end.
• Quote:
  • Uncle Roy: “There’s no room in there. I could never get comfortable. I mean, there’s no leg room, not enough body room. The transmission…the steady shifting, I don’t like that.” [112:23]

10. Community & Call-In Dynamics

• The hosts frequently shout out listeners across states, encourage “shout outs” from calling cities, and express delight at the show’s reach via streamers, XM, and radio syndication.
• Emphasis on the live, community vibe—“We’re the only ass burgers that are stupid enough to get up and actually do this live.”

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On negotiating cars (on a 2015 Odyssey):
  • "I’ll give you $28,000. I’m gonna beat CarMax by a thousand, just like I always promise I’ll do." (22:27)
• On former colleagues ("Strip Club DJ"):
  • "My psychiatrist said it’s not good for me to be in the city because it enhances my delusions. The traffic cameras set me off." (31:02)
• On Fox News firing scandals:
  • "For screwing five women. Five women have been paid a total of $13 million to keep quiet...This is not new. This has been going on for years and years and years." (70:08)
• On workplace drinking as dependability:
  • “The best employees you’ll ever have is that good old fashioned 48 year old alcoholic...he will be loyal to you from 42 till 68 when he dies promptly.” (15:24)
• On "Assburgers" confusion:
  • “I don't understand the difference between ass burgers and burger ass.” (12:08)
• On classic cars and buyer skepticism:
  • “I think I'm more confused now than before...That's not Asperger's, though. That's burger ass.” (12:05/12:24)

Memorable & Humorous Moments

• Takeover of high-mileage, high-payoff cars—the repeat reality where listeners want what they owe, not what cars are worth.
• Banter on the uselessness of corporate responses to junk vehicles.
• Strip Club DJ and his mama discussing his mental health live, with empathic and irreverent turns.
• The “Assburgers” routine: an extended gag on junk food, health PSAs, and wordplay.
• Listeners’ voicemails on 4/20, everyone giggling at their own high-on-the-job shenanigans.
• Game show style "guess the ethnicity" spun up with DJ Pre K's commentary.

The John Clay Wolfe Show Hallmarks

• Language/Tone: Bold, blue-collar, irreverent, self-deprecating, with playful “roasting” between hosts and listeners; frequent southern and Texan inflections.
• Structure: Fast moving, with rapid-fire call-ins, unscripted segues, music clips, and comedic sketches embedded in core business (car deals).
• Community: Relentlessly interactive—listeners and guests feel like part of the ongoing story.

Conclusion

Episode #93 is a quintessential John Clay Wolfe Show blend: car-buying realism, morning-show chaos, endless in-jokes, and tangents that range from the lowbrow to surprisingly sharp social satire. It's more than a car show—it's a window into a noisy Southern workplace, a playground of warped Texas masculinity, and a salute to the offbeat radio community that makes Saturday mornings wild and worth tuning in.

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