The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #95
Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Podcast Description: The John Clay Wolfe Show, powered by GiveMeTheVIN.com, features a lively mix of humor, cars, sports, rock & roll, and unfiltered banter. Regulars include J.D. Ryan, Bob “Bobbo” Turley, Producer Turley, and a revolving cast of callers and characters.
Episode Overview
Episode #95 is a fast-paced, irreverent blend of car-buying talk, off-the-cuff comedy, biting social commentary, and a touch of local color. The hosts riff on everything from employment woes, car values, and massive yard sales, to more offbeat topics like praying on Facebook, the quirks of radio business, and even weird police news from Florida.
Key Topics & Segments
1. J.D. Ryan Fireside: Job Losses & Radio Realities
- Timestamps: 00:32–02:01; 17:39–19:08; 145:00–148:00
- JD Ryan, fresh from getting fired after a long radio career, becomes the butt of recurring jokes, but also offers candid insight into radio layoffs and corporate culture.
- Quote:
- JD: "I'm a boat salesman now." (18:59)
- John: “You get some practice, lots of practice, and not much selling.” (19:03)
- JD: “It’s a blessing, actually. I’m going to take this show, put video to it, syndicate it myself. I’ll make at least twice... CBS is amazing—but I’ll bring it back around to them.” (149:19)
2. Car Talk: Buy, Sell, and Appraise LIVE
- Throughout the episode (e.g., 02:04–16:07; 26:24–29:18; 47:45–48:44; 55:26–58:14; 121:16–125:00)
- Listeners call in to get on-the-spot appraisals on everything from Toyota Corollas to Dodge Rams, Hummers, and luxury imports.
- John and team dish out humor, brutal honesty, and technical advice.
- Quote:
- John: “If you want to sell it to me, go to givemetheven.com and load it up and I'll get you a check.” (93:28)
- “Ride it another hundred thousand miles and then, I mean, you’re beating the system. Hang in there. Don’t let it go.” (85:25)
3. Car Auctions: "Give Me The VIN" & Behind-the-Scenes Banter
- Timestamps: 29:31–33:17; 121:16–124:00
- Inside look at how John sells cars at wholesale auctions, including his high-energy style and the challenges of managing frantic bidding, instant offers, and keeping up auction momentum.
- Quote:
- John: “I buy them hard, and I sell them hard, man. If anybody thinks this is a joke, there’s the proof.” (123:42)
- “I try not to think about it... the best way to learn what something's worth is take a loss on it.” (125:13)
4. Garage/Yard Sale Spectacular
- Timestamps: 06:02–07:58; 53:04–56:38
- John’s wife holds a massive yard sale in Burleson, Texas, prompting good-natured mockery about her “three years worth of net income sitting in the front yard.”
- Emphasizes the Southern culture of collecting—and offloading—massive quantities of kids’ designer clothes.
- Quote:
- John: “If you need kid clothes—holy. Brand new. Two, three, five bucks. I mean, all brand new. Basically giving it away.” (21:36)
5. Social Commentary: Prayers on Facebook & Culture Clashes
- Timestamps: 59:19–62:12
- A spirited (sometimes heated) exchange about people posting “prayers” on Facebook, the line between faith and social performance, and the place of animals in the afterlife.
- Quote:
- Bob: "It comes on here and it says, 'I'm not feeling too well. Pray for me.' … They're starving and drowning in Bangladesh!" (59:30)
- JD: "Why does it bother you?" (62:04)
- Donna (Caller): "I'm not a religious person, but I find it very offensive that you're making fun of people asking for prayers." (64:03)
6. News Bites and Bizarre Stories
- Timestamps: 11:10–13:15; 110:13–112:35; 115:08–116:25
- Segments like “White, Black, Latino or Other?” riff on oddball police stories (e.g., a cop quoting Denzel Washington), and viral headlines (e.g., "Florida woman arrested for seeking horse love on Craigslist").
- Quote:
- JD: “Well, the truth is all three are real.” (111:41)
7. Impersonations & Satirical Characters
- Timestamps: 49:08–51:32; 88:21–90:00
- Hilarious fake call-ins and impressions—Rush Limbaugh shares “healthcare” advice, “Donald Trump” talks with “Tony Romo’s father,” and chipmunk-voiced Randy checks in on concert prepping (and pre-gaming).
- Quote:
- “Tell 'em you heard about it here, on the Excellence in Broadcasting network, power on loan from God, everyone. Amazing.” (51:23)
- Chipmunk: “I just hope my girls develop a realistic perspective… I’d hate for them to grow up and marry a damn beaver.” (75:28)
8. Cinco de Mayo Observed
- Timestamps: 37:15–40:26; 78:25–79:25
- Sobering musings on how Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the real origins of the holiday, and plenty of top-10 one-liners.
- Quote:
- Bob: “It was mainly over cheese. Because the French… the cheese they like is no bueno.” (39:32)
- JD (Top Ten): "Cinco de Mayo is a huge celebration, except in Mexico, where they're still celebrating electricity and running water." (78:44)
Notable/Memorable Quotes
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |:-------------:|:----------------|:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17:10 | John Clay Wolfe | "Nothing like getting fired… You ought to get fired more often." | | 29:05 | John Clay Wolfe | "Deanna, now is your time. Just cut off your head if you don’t want to be that person. But I think you should." | | 61:45 | John Clay Wolfe | "Mom told me when I was a little kid that animals do not go to heaven." | | 123:42 | John Clay Wolfe | "I buy them hard and I sell them hard, man...there's the proof." | | 125:13 | John Clay Wolfe | "Best way to learn what something's worth is take a loss on it." | | 146:34 | Bob | "I'm here for you, buddy." | | 149:22 | JD | "If I stick my head up, boom, you get it. Just like the freaking movie." | | 151:45 | John Clay Wolfe | "What's happened is the pressure is so high in that company that it keeps everybody on edge, every day." | | 154:38 | Bob | "Johnny's too country fied to really get the recognition that he deserves because he just...he's fine in that niche, but he's so much more than that." |
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:32 – JD’s firing, radio banter kicks off
- 02:04 – First car calls; gay Toyota Corolla owner sparks humor
- 06:02 – The epic Burleson, TX yard sale saga begins
- 11:10 – Bizarre crime: Mom hosts naked Twister party
- 17:39 – JD’s new life as a (struggling) boat salesman
- 21:36 – More yard sale antics
- 22:17 – THE DOPE REPORT: Marijuana market/smuggling advice
- 29:31 – Auction audio: Inside the live car auction world
- 37:15 – Cinco de Mayo fun facts and jokes
- 39:32 – Mock history of Cinco de Mayo (over cheese)
- 59:19 – Bob rails against “pray for me” Facebook culture; caller Donna responds
- 78:25 – Cinco de Mayo: Top 10 One-Liners
- 110:13 – Real or Fake News? “Florida woman arrested for seeking horse love”
- 115:08 – “White, Black, Latino or Other?”: Florida cop imitates Denzel
In Their Own Words: Section Highlights
On Car Selling and Auctions
John Clay Wolfe (29:32):
“We got John Wolf running over here. Give me the bam. Highest percentage seller in the building. Y’ all turn around, help yourself. Did you see how many miles are on this? ... Quit being a bunch of catfish bottom feeders.”
Radio Layoffs and JD’s Perspective
JD Ryan (148:38):
“I got the email the night before saying, can you come in for a meeting at 8:30? ... I walked in, I went, so is this about my golden parachute? ... Hand me the check. I’m gonna hold my hand out. You guys just give me the check.”
Comedy, Biting Satire, and Listener Calls
Bob (51:23):
“Tell ‘em you heard about it here, on the Excellence in Broadcasting network, power on loan from God, everyone. Amazing.”
Caller Donna (64:03):
“I’m not mad about the prayer thing. I’m not a religious person, but I find it very offensive that you’re making fun of people asking for prayers.”
The Episode’s Signature Style
- Brash, quick—sometimes cross—the hosts keep things moving between practical car advice, wild stories, and cultural observations
- Southern/Western flavor: Big on Texas quirks, rural wisdom, and local radio flavor
- Running in-jokes about being fired, boats that won’t sell, and radio industry scuttlebutt
- Willingness to tackle anything: the latest news, offbeat crime, religion in culture—nothing is off limits, but it’s always “as long as it won’t get us fined by the FCC”
For First-Time Listeners
This episode is an excellent microcosm of the show: high energy, unpredictable, and loaded with the peculiar charm of experienced broadcasters who’ve seen it all—and live to make you laugh (or cringe). Whether you want to get an instant offer on your Oldsmobile or just hear an offbeat take on modern American life, you’ll find it here.
Want your car appraised, your day brightened, or your notions about yard sales, religion, and rock & roll upended? Tune in—or call in—to The John Clay Wolfe Show.
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