The John Clay Wolfe Show — JCW ARCHIVE: When The Wolfe's Away
Release Date: December 27, 2025
Host: John Clay Wolfe (remote, guest call-in)
Guest Host: “Bobo” (Bobbo), Jerry Wayne Longmire, J.D. Ryan, Colonel Michael Turley, DJ PreK, and crew
Notable Guest: Jerry Wayne Longmire (comedian)

Episode Overview

This laid-back, humor-filled episode from the JCW archives takes a turn from the usual format when host John Clay Wolfe is endearingly absent—“snowed in” on the East Coast. In a classic radio pivot, the regular wolf pack is joined by comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire as guest host. The crew riffs on John’s misadventures, the joys (and mishaps) of filling in, and lampooning radio legends, all in the show’s signature irreverent, rapid-fire style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene: John's Absence and the Last-Minute Guest Host

• DJ PreK introduces the show, setting up the theme: John’s stranded, and Jerry Wayne Longmire is stepping in as guest host for a “Christmas throwback.”

  "I figured I'd play Santa Claus and drop off one more Christmas throwback for y'all. Aight. When Jon got snowed in ... we had to call him." — DJ PreK (00:22)

• The crew—Bobbo, J.D. Ryan, Colonel Turley—open with light banter about John not being in his regular seat.
• Speculation and phone call: They joke about John’s whereabouts and decide to call him live on-air for the inside scoop.

2. John’s Call-In: The Real Story Unveiled

• In a comedic but classic JCW move, John Clay Wolfe answers the call half-asleep, grumbling about getting woken up “three minutes in” to the broadcast.
• John’s predicament:
  • He’s stranded in Pennsylvania after staying up late with former SMU teammates (“I stayed up last night and drank with my old teammates”).
  • Due to a blizzard and his remote radio kit being stuck in New York, he can’t do the show.

  "I'm in Pennsylvania. SMU is in the playoffs. I stayed up last night and drank with my old teammates. ... My remote kit's in New York City. That's my business. It's not yours." — John Clay Wolfe (03:54, 04:58)

• John playfully admonishes the crew for needing him just three minutes into the show and insists they've got a strong fill-in.

  "I've got a guy that can sit there in front of an audience for an hour and a half with no co-host ... He's probably a better replacement for me than me, actually." — John (05:08)

• The crew thanks him and laughs it off, teasing him further.

3. Jerry Wayne Longmire: Behind the Subbing-In

• Jerry shares the backstory of how John called him directly, asking him to “just go in there and fill in” given Jerry’s comedy chops.

  "He said, 'Man, just go in there and fill in for me in the morning. You know enough about the cars, you can get by, you know how to do comedy, you'll be just fine.'" — Jerry Wayne Longmire (06:26)

• Jerry recounts John comparing himself to Rush Limbaugh when talking about using guest hosts, which leads to a round of teasing and jokes about famous radio personalities.

  "He goes, 'You know, Rush Limbaugh had people sub for him all the time.' And then I got quiet like, brother, I love you, but we about to have a conversation about you comparing yourself to Rush Lim..." — Jerry (06:39)

4. Improv, Parody, and Radio Legend Lampooning

• The crew launches into an extended tongue-in-cheek bit pretending Rush Limbaugh is “broadcasting live from heaven,” complete with absurd dialogue and black comedy.
• They riff about the afterlife, gambling in heaven, betting everything on red, and lampoon notable public figures like Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck.

  "Guess who's got a roulette wheel. First one we've seen down here? ... The CEO of United Healthcare showed up." — “Rush” (08:10) "Just don't compare me to Glenn Beck." — Jerry Wayne Longmire (07:29)

5. Returning to the Theme / Acknowledging the Fill-In

• Jerry wraps up his fill-in role with humility, joking about feeling like a little kid in John’s host chair.

  "Filling in for John. Trying to sit in his seat. I'm a little shorter than him. I feel like a little kid over here." — Jerry (08:43)

• The crew affectionately teases John one last time, wishing him safety “in deer hunter country” before moving on.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I've got a guy that can sit there in front of an audience for an hour and a half with no co-host, no sidebars, no music, no callers, and keep people entertained. ... He's probably a better replacement for me than me, actually.”
  — John Clay Wolfe, defending his guest host pick (05:08)

• “He goes, 'You know, Rush Limbaugh had people sub for him all the time.' ... brother, I love you, but we about to have a conversation about you comparing yourself to Rush Lim...”
  — Jerry Wayne Longmire, on John’s radio ego (06:39)

• “Just don't compare me to Glenn Beck.”
  — Jerry Wayne Longmire, playfully ducking further comparisons (07:29)

• “Guess who's got a roulette wheel. ... The CEO of United Healthcare showed up.”
  — “Rush Limbaugh” character in the parody bit, on gambling in heaven (08:10)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:22 — DJ PreK introduces the throwback theme and John’s predicament
• 01:55 — The crew begins discussing John’s absence, decides to call him
• 03:14 — John answers, explains his location and ordeal
• 04:58 — John jokes about his remote kit being in NYC
• 05:08 — John praises his substitute guest host
• 06:26 — Jerry recounts how John recruited him to fill in
• 06:39 — Jokes about John comparing himself to Rush Limbaugh
• 07:06 — Parody segment: “Rush Limbaugh from heaven”
• 08:43 — Jerry on filling John’s seat and ending the segment

Tone & Style

The episode, true to the show’s freewheeling, mischievous tone, is packed with quick burns, affectionate teasing, and off-the-cuff banter. The crew turns John’s absence into comic fodder, never missing a beat with their blend of self-deprecating humor, radio legend send-ups, and inside jokes that make longtime listeners feel at home.

SUMMARY:
This episode may have begun as a “throwback filler,” but instead delivered classic JCW banter, team improv, and a masterclass in making the best of radio chaos. With John’s snowy Pennsylvania misadventure, Jerry Wayne Longmire’s quick wit, and plenty of laughs at the expense of talk radio royalty, it’s a true wolf pack affair—proving the show’s chemistry runs deep, even when “the Wolfe” is away.