The John Clay Wolfe Show – Episode #98 Summary

Air Date: February 13, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Key Contributors: JD Ryan, Bobbo, Turley, and recurring show characters

Main Theme & Purpose of the Episode

This episode captures the essence of The John Clay Wolfe Show: a rollicking blend of car talk, irreverent humor, wild character bits, and unfiltered banter about sports, music, and pop culture. The show thrives on the interplay between honest car-buying advice, rapid-fire calls with listeners, and off-the-rails comedy sketches—all while poking fun at internal show debates (cars vs. BS), the FCC, and even themselves. A recurring tension: Should the show lean more into “more cars, less BS,” or is “more BS, less cars” the secret sauce? This episode features listener input on that very question, hilarious takes on recent news, rock and roll nostalgia, and live phone-ins for on-air car valuations.

Key Segments, Topics, and Insights

1. Comedy Sketch Openings & Running Gags

• Opens with "the devil" as a character, riffing on everything from Sgt. Pepper album reissues to rivalries with Joel Osteen.
• Characters like Randy the Chipmunk, Tony Romo’s dad, Uncle Waldo, and “Rush Limbaugh” make frequent appearances, adding absurdity and livening up banter between car-based segments.

Notable Quote

• "Good morning, everyone. This is the Prince of Darkness." – ‘The Devil’ (00:30)
• “Joel Osteen is such a punk.” – The Devil (01:58)

2. Cars, Listener Calls, and GiveMeTheVIN.com

• Core of the show revolves around taking calls from listeners wanting quick quotes for their cars, trucks, or specialty vehicles.
• Live, on-the-spot bids (often hilarious, sometimes dead serious).
• Emphasis on the ease and honesty of GiveMeTheVIN.com (“We did what we said we would do.” (23:39)), with a new automated bidding system highlighted.

Sample Caller Exchanges

• "A 13 Elantra Limited with 80 leather and sunroof, right?"
  – John (06:44)
• “We come to your house, office, wherever, and pick it up with a check. Just like Domino’s Pizza.” – John (93:00)

Notable Quotes

• “We believe so much in our pricing that we’re willing to take on the biggest car dealer in the world and say, if we don’t beat them, we’ll pay you $100.” – John (38:42)

3. Show vs. Program Directors: More Cars or More BS?

• On-air debate about show content, prompted by recurring emails from program directors urging a more mainstream, “less BS, more cars” approach.
• Listeners call and email throughout the show to weigh in, almost evenly split, leading to tongue-in-cheek polling and riffing by the hosts.

Notable Quotes

• “Bring on more BE [bullshit]!” – Listener Email (53:24)
• “More cars and less BS or more BS and less cars?” – Theme question, repeated throughout the episode.

4. Rock and Roll Reminiscence

• John recounts an impromptu experience sneaking into a Cult concert at the Strand Theatre in Shreveport—resonating with ongoing themes of rock nostalgia and random adventure.
• Listeners and hosts reminisce about seeing rock legends in small and large venues.
• Jokes about staying in hotel rooms where rock stars died (Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston), tying in macabre aspects of celebrity culture.

Memorable Moment

• “I walked in and I couldn’t find anybody to pay.” – John, about The Cult concert (18:58)

5. Pop Culture and Current Events: Sports and Music Bits

• Mocking Tony Romo’s new gig as a club DJ, with his “dad” appearing as a character.
• Banter about the NBA Finals and "betting on uniform colors" (84:07), the value of Tesla and hybrid cars (“Elon Musk is a con man.” – John, 96:44), and rock star deaths.
• Quick fire ‘real or fake news’ quizzes on viral Facebook stories.

6. Unfiltered Bro Talk, Inside Comedy, and Listener Engagement

• Lively, sometimes off-color jokes (jabs at states like Oklahoma, lauding the Coast Guard, wild anecdotes from their own lives).
• Extended bits lampooning pretzel-snorting with vodka, fidget spinner porn, nudist camps, and more.

Notable Quotes

• “You gotta keep your friends.” – On why ‘inside humor’ works (40:36)
• “On the John Clay Wolfe show, we don’t want to advocate underage use of psychotropic chemical plants, but comma—it is Memorial Day week, Mike.” (55:44)
• “You’re a 250-pound white guy and you’re going to tell me you’re well-endowed?” – John, challenging JD during the nudist segment (124:00)

7. Celebrity Impressions and Parodies

• Hilariously on-point impersonations fuel segments:
  • Axl Rose Sings Gospel (“Take me down to Nazareth City”) (134:52)
  • “Rush Limbaugh” demonstrates a step-by-step method for snorting pretzels dipped in vodka (44:23)
  • Tony Romo’s ‘dad’ extols his son’s multi-talents (“Now he is club DJ… this take a time.” – Tony Romo’s Dad, 68:01).

8. Fan Mail, Programming Feedback, and Listener Support

• Reading and riffing on listener emails—some love the “insider” humor, others critique it for alienating new listeners.
• Regulars call in to defend the show’s blend (“Please don’t do that. Please don’t do that.” – Dan in Dallas, on “more cars, less BS,” 62:58)

9. Memorable Segments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• The Devil on Joel Osteen’s “Hook 'em Horns” photo (01:21 – 01:54):
  • “Joel Osteen is such a punk.” – The Devil
• On beating CarMax offers (38:42):
  • “If we don’t beat them, boom, we’ll pay you.”
• The struggle to keep the boat running (15:15 – 16:07):
  • “Why didn’t he get it where it’ll run and stay running...”
• Automated instant car offers (33:22):
  • “It’ll throw you a range immediately... no waiting around.”
• Listener love for BS segments (62:15):
  • “You maintain your listeners because y’ all are doing... it’s perfect.” – Dan, Dallas

10. Memorable Listeners & Calls

• Oklahoma and Louisiana listeners trade barbs with the hosts about state pride, SAT scores, and wrestling fandom (112:05+)
• Callers try to sell everything from deadbeat Hyundais and ratty old pickups to pristine Mustangs and Teslas.

Notable Quotes

• “More cars and less BS, right? We’re trying to make sure... we’re taking... testing our fajita recipe for the show.” – John (49:19)
• “Don’t you monkeys get there?” – Randy the Chipmunk, on sports betting (84:18)

Format Experiments & Listener Polling

• Several segments dedicated to polling callers:
  • “More Cars or More BS?” provides a through-line with recurring check-ins throughout the show.
  • The team reacts to program director memos pressuring for more mainstream car content, while both hosts and fans defend the chaotic mix as the show’s formula.

Episode Structure (Rough Timestamps)

| Segment | Time | |---|---| | Devil Character & Comedy Open | 00:19 – 01:58 | | Car Appraisal Calls & GiveMeTheVIN | Throughout | | The Cult Concert Story | 18:04 – 19:13 | | Program Director/Listener Feedback | 23:26, 40:22, 53:24, etc. | | Tony Romo’s Dad / Sports Bits | 67:11 – 70:33 | | Rush Limbaugh Pretzel Bit | 44:00+ | | Rock Star Hotel Rooms | 30:42 – 31:24 | | Listener Calls: Cars vs. BS | 62:15 – 63:46 |

Final Thoughts

This episode epitomizes the John Clay Wolfe Show’s fearless, loose, and interactive brand of entertainment—never shying away from mixing hard-nosed car dealing with gonzo humor, over-the-top impressions, and candid audience feedback. Whether they’re appraising a truck, fielding rants about Tesla depreciation, or debating the merits of "fluffing" at a nudist camp, the team’s charm is in their willingness to go anywhere—so long as it won’t get them fined by the FCC.

For New Listeners:

Whether you tune in for competitive live car quotes or wild radio theater, this episode is a jam-packed sampler. The best moments come from unpredictability, banter, and audience engagement—a key reason the show works as both car advice and a comedy party on your dial.

Episode Highlights by Timecode

• Joel Osteen & Devil’s Hook ‘Em Horns Debate – 01:21–01:58
• Live car bidding hijinks (many segments) – Sample: 04:38, 09:09, 38:08
• John’s tale: The Cult concert in Louisiana – 18:04–19:13
• Listener weighs in: More cars, less BS or vice versa? – 62:00, 69:00
• Rush Limbaugh on snorting pretzels – 44:23–44:57
• Axl Rose sings gospel parody – 134:44
• Boat failure update / Memorial Day woes – 15:15–16:07
• Oklahoma vs. Louisiana wrestling debate – 112:05+
• Tesla depreciation rant – 96:44–98:44
• Tony Romo’s Dad stats – 67:11+

Original Tone:
Conversational, irreverent, occasionally off-color, and distinctly Southern—with a style reminiscent of morning zoo radio but smarter and sharper.
Language:
Casual, sometimes bawdy, always direct, and packed with in-jokes and pop culture references.

TL;DR

Should the John Clay Wolfe Show be more about cars, or more about BS? This episode suggests the answer is: both—and the audience wouldn't have it any other way.