The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #96

Air Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Co-hosts: J.D. Ryan, Bobbo, Turley
Produced by: GiveMeTheVIN.com

Episode Theme & Overview

This week’s John Clay Wolfe Show rides its typical irreverent, rapid-fire rails, covering a wild blend of cars, family, pop culture, sports, radio nostalgia, and offbeat humor—plus a dash of genuine pathos thanks to a personal tragedy. Cars remain at the core (callers throughout the show try to sell everything from used Benzes to beat-up trucks), but with plenty of train-of-thought detours: radio memories (Stevens & Pruitt, Uncle Waldo), sports betting chipmunks, rants about Mother’s Day, and the team’s signature blend of edgy humor and candid banter.
Tone: Unfiltered, edgy, and conversational; a mix of sharp wit and genuine moments.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Opening Banter: Radio Station Chat & Nostalgia

([00:56]–[04:21])

• The crew jokes about radio intros and welcomes each other with playful, back-and-forth ribbing.
• Bobbo discusses his weekday job at a radio station with an "eclectic" music mix.
  “There was a station late '80s, early '90s, called it Rockin' Oldies. ...Kind of Caleb-esque... but we haven’t moved on to Bon Jovi…” – Bobbo ([01:23])
• J.D. shares about hunting for gigs, trying to revive his travel show, and tongue-in-cheek laments unemployment, while still receiving severance pay.

Memorable Quote:
“If you work at a radio station and you want me to drive your van, you could do Uber. Actually, I’m trying to get the travel show to continue…” – J.D. ([02:09])

2. Rock History with Wallace Edwards

([03:04]–[09:27])

• Discussion of Wallace Edwards, a local radio and TV talent known for deep-dive rock history bits.
• Re-airing of Wallace's classic segment on the origins of the band name “Lynyrd Skynyrd,” which devolves into satirical absurdity involving “feather and beecolitis” and Coach Skinner transforming into a birdlike figure.

Memorable Bit:
“He was only able to communicate through a series of complex quacks and whistles… his hair began to grow in clusters resembling actual feathers...” – Wallace Edwards ([07:50])

Response:
“Oh God. And I had no idea that was actual fact.” – John ([09:30]) “Scream laughter is the funniest part of that whole video.” – Bobbo ([09:27])

3. Mother’s Day Talk: Traditions, Exes, and Caller Interactions

([10:02]–[15:20], [25:35]–[26:57])

• The crew riffs about Mother's Day plans, lighter weekend traffic, and the etiquette of honoring ex-wives as mothers of your children.
• J.D.’s approach:
  “I make sure something’s done for her through the kids. It’s just a dad thing... still the mother of their children...” ([12:02], [12:34])
• Bobbo is surprised by this attitude:
  “You're converting me, dude. You're making me think, look at things the other way...” – Bobbo ([13:31])

Notable Callers:

• Listeners share their own Mother's Day plans—one headed to see Grandma, reminiscing about “magician-style” meals ([26:09]).

4. Show's Live Car Valuations

(Throughout, e.g., [20:17], [22:36], [28:24], [38:22], [45:47], [47:35], [51:14], [53:52], [60:00])

• John fields a parade of calls from would-be car sellers, rapidly grilling them for details ("Rough or clean? Leather or cloth?") and tossing out bids, usually sprinkled with jokes, regional banter, and needling callers about their rides.
• Example:
  “I think it's a $15,000 rig.” ([127:40]) “Does three grand buy it?” ([111:26]) “Does 17,000 buy [this Tundra]?” ([53:26])
• John’s relentless and quick-witted, moving callers to the website, reminding them to upload photos and VINs for actual offers.

Memorable Barb:
“If you're driving a hoopty and you call into a syndicated program to get a number on your hoopty... expect to get made fun of.” – John ([33:08])

5. “Randy the Chipmunk” & NBA Playoff Rant

([63:00]–[66:29])

• Randy, an anthropomorphic chipmunk, drops in, lamenting lost nuts after a bad NBA bet and blaming his Uncle Scooter.
• Wacky storytelling (“My Uncle Scooter... was stringing me along all the way…”), complete with trash talk about the NBA playoffs, basketball stars, and gambling jones.

Funniest Exchange:
“If I don’t get a hold of a whole bunch of nuts by Monday, Sharonda’s gonna leave me for that damn squirrel Tyrone again.” – Randy the Chipmunk ([65:50])

6. Radio Nostalgia: “Uncle Waldo” & Stevenson & Pruitt Tribute

([19:45]–[19:55], [89:57]–[95:16])

• The team reminisces about legendary radio duo Stevens & Pruitt and their risqué, shock-jock-style “Uncle Waldo” sketches.
• John cues up the show’s own Uncle Waldo segment: a dark comic “Catholic school bus” story, poking fun at the boundary-pushing days of early FM radio.
• Reflections on how radio has changed, referenced by the “riskier, anything-goes” past.

Sample Tribute:
“That was fun... Bubba did a good job writing that. However, it was—boy, it was edgy.” – John ([134:56])

7. Sports & Cultural Talk (NBA, MLB, Rock & Roll)

([66:32]–[69:36], [115:00]–[115:48])

• Recap of James Harden’s surprising NBA playoff performance and the dominance of the Houston Astros in baseball.
• Discussion of the biggest music acts to come out of Dallas (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tripping Daisy, Pantera).
• Quick takes on sports figures with many children (e.g., Shawn Kemp: “He has 23 children and maybe more now.” [15:45])

8. Edgy Humor & Notable Bits

• Satirical character Tony Romo’s Dad delivers a surreal bit about Romo’s failed US Open qualification, with golf puns and Cheech & Chong references ([40:30]).
• The “World’s Biggest SOB” parody—riffing on tough-guy stereotypes and listeners’ behaviors ([75:33]).
• PSAs Gone Wrong: Story of a real Arizona radio station airing a “how to hide child porn” PSA for two years ([136:10]).

9. Real Talk: John’s Family Tragedy

([117:11]–[120:00])

• John shares a deeply personal story about a baby his wife was helping care for who passed away suddenly from SIDS.
• The mood turns somber as he reflects on the impact—“How do you bury a baby?” ([120:00])
• Crew responds with empathy and support.

10. Calls, Car Deals, and John’s Philosophy on Selling

(Heavily interspersed)

• John repeatedly stresses the ease and transparency of selling cars online at GiveMeTheVIN.com, with pledges to beat CarMax offers and warnings about “old body style” vehicles.
• Offers advice for private sellers and jokes about regional quirks (“In Arkansas, we buy like one a week—you hate us or something?” [112:26])
• Promotes show podcast and friendly competition with other car buyers.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “I just spent the week looking for work. It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had.” – J.D. ([02:04])
• “He was only able to communicate through a series of complex quacks and whistles…” – Wallace Edwards ([07:56])
• “You're converting me, dude. You're making me think, look at things the other way.” – Bobbo to J.D., on being kind to ex-wives ([13:31])
• “It’s gonna be a beautiful day.” ([01:06]) (show’s opening optimism, recurring irony)
• “My name is John Clay Wolfe. I buy cars from drunks at 2:30 when the bar’s closing…” ([54:12])
• “If you're driving a hoopty and you call into a syndicated program... expect to get made fun of.” ([33:08])
• “He is the world’s biggest son of a bitch. Hey man, I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, make mine a natty light.” ([75:33], [107:11]) (Parody running gag)
• “How do you bury a baby?” – John ([120:00]) (the episode’s raw emotional moment)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Rock History ("Lynyrd Skynyrd" Bit): [05:34]–[09:27]
• Uncle Waldo Radio Tribute: [91:57]–[95:16]
• Randy the Chipmunk NBA Rant: [63:00]–[66:29]
• Mother’s Day/Ex-Wife Kindness Segment: [11:49]–[13:45]
• Fielding Car Calls / Comedy Bids: Woven throughout (e.g., [20:17], [22:36], [28:24], [38:22], [45:47])
• Personal Family Tragedy / SIDS Story: [117:11]–[120:00]
• Sports Talk (Harden, Astros): [66:32]–[69:36], [115:00]–[115:48]
• PSA Mishap/Arizona Radio Weirdness: [136:10]–[137:57]

Overall Episode Flow

The episode jumps at breakneck pace among car deals, listener calls, sports, music, and comedic skits—anchored by the hosts’ chemistry and willingness to needle, reflect, and riff off-script. Sensitive subjects (family, death, difficult ex-relationships) pop up amid extended bits of comedy and madness.

Final Thoughts

A comedic, kinetic, and unvarnished celebration of the absurdities of modern life—tinged with genuine humanity—Episode #96 is a microcosm of The John Clay Wolfe Show’s unique brand: relentless hustle, nostalgia, and the kind of radio that feels both oddly personal and larger than life.

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