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#356 John Clay Wolfe Show 05.23.26

#356 John Clay Wolfe Show 05.23.26

The John Clay Wolfe Show May 23, 2026 149 min
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About this episode

Kyle Busch’s death and the messy public talk around causes of death set a dark tone early, before the show swings into used-car dealmaking and buyer advice. Callers and hosts debate pricing, mileage claims, and even odometer fraud (“rolling the miles back”). The conversation then covers specific listings (Lexus LC 500, Jaguar F-Type, Hummer H2, Cadillac DeVille) plus auction logistics, VIN checks, and event planning for Cars & Coffee and the Walnut Springs Rally.

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Car

Porsche 911

"...en they took him to hospital and he died yeah the 911 call he's talking about how he was felt like he w..."

A Porsche 911 is a sports car made by Porsche. It’s famous for its performance and its recognizable design. In this podcast, “911” is being referenced as an emergency phone number, not as car details.

Car

Lexus Lc500

"john and denver what you got hey john i got a 26 lc 500 bespoke convertible how many miles 1100 what color it's caviar with caramel interior and top can you talk to me in english"

The Lexus LC is a luxury car made by Lexus. It’s a stylish, comfortable coupe meant for longer drives. In the podcast, they’re describing a particular LC with low mileage and specific interior and exterior colors.

Concept

devaluing your car

"black and brown due to colored i'm devaluing your car so that i can buy it cheaper ... is what i'm attempting to do"

In this context, “devaluing your car” means trying to talk the price down. The buyer is basically saying the car isn’t worth as much so they can pay less.

Term

MSRP

"how many uh 1100 miles what's sticker on that car msrp 120 it's a 26 lc 500 lexus"

MSRP is the sticker price the manufacturer lists for the car. It’s often used as a baseline when people talk about what the car should cost.

Car

Lexus LC 500

"“i did not have a gay rapper lexus lc 500 but i will give 110 000 for years bear back”"

The Lexus LC 500 is a luxury sports coupe from Lexus with a strong engine. Here it’s mentioned as a specific car example in a discussion about how much someone would pay.

Car

Dodge Viper

"“john clay wolf rescued a dog joe in hot springs arkansas 93 viper is it a convertible rt yeah convertible okay 1800 miles what color red with white stripes on it”"

The Dodge Viper is a loud, old-school sports car with a big engine. Here, they’re talking about a 1993 Viper and whether it’s the convertible version, plus how many miles it really has.

Term

miles back

"“okay 1800 miles what color red with white stripes on it how do i know y'all didn't roll the miles back”"

“Rolling the miles back” means someone changes the odometer so the car looks like it has fewer miles. That can trick buyers into thinking the car is newer or less used than it really is.

Car

Hyundai Accent

"...i know y'all didn't roll the miles back with that accent in arkansas man the car came from california this..."

The Hyundai Accent is a small, affordable car made for daily driving. People often pick it because it’s usually cheaper to buy and run than bigger cars. The podcast mentions it while talking about the car’s mileage and origin.

Car

Plymouth Fury

"...ids get really really cool stuff i got a plymouth fury three in high school that's she's just graduated ..."

The Plymouth Fury is an older American car from past decades. In the podcast, it’s brought up because the speaker owned one when they were younger. It’s mainly a story about the car’s personal meaning.

Term

airbags

"because it doesn't have airbags [1348.0s] and oh i'm just going through experience here okay when a vehicle's brought in it's older"

Airbags are safety cushions that pop out during a crash to help protect you from hitting the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield. They usually work with your seatbelt to keep you safer.

Concept

vehicle's brought in it's older

"and oh i'm just going through experience here okay when a vehicle's brought in it's older [1354.9s] and then all of a sudden mom's like hey so there's no airbags"

Older cars may not have the newer safety features that newer cars do. That can make some people hesitant to buy them because they’re less protected in a crash.

Term

ABS breaks

"hey we were in the car listening to your show we didn't think about the airbags and your guy brought up that there's no airbags abs breaks now we now we can't buy it"

ABS is a braking system that helps stop your wheels from locking up. That means you’re less likely to skid and you can often steer better while braking hard.

Concept

steel body

"and i'm gonna plant this thing in your front yard if that all [1466.7s] steel body though is going to cruise right through generally any collision with another"

Saying it has a “steel body” means the car’s main structure is made mostly of steel. People mention it in crash talk because it can affect how the car holds up and how hard it is to repair after an accident.

Car

Force Ones

"...eah i got you we're gonna get you some new of air force ones okay oh yeah i think we we should put you in a do..."

In this podcast, “Force 1” sounds like it’s talking about Air Force 1 shoes. The speaker is saying they want to get the person new ones. It doesn’t refer to a car.

Car

o3 hummer h2

"oh um o3 hummer h2 with 20 h1 or h2 [2622.0s] h2 okay so it's the one that you could have bought at school um so o3 hummer h2 [2629.8s] okay and it's got 20 20 000 miles on it and you want 62 500 for it"

This is the Hummer H2, a big SUV that’s built more like a truck than a typical car. They’re talking about a specific used one—its mileage and what the seller wants for it.

Term

one owner

"it said that was brand new one owner brand new tires yeah what color is it perfect in [2710.0s] every way it's got 23 yellow you don't sound like a yellow kind of guy on the phone to me"

“One owner” means the car was only owned by one person. People mention it because it can make the car’s history feel easier to trust.

Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"because whenever they get a jeep wrangler or a camaro or a convertible at that age you know if they're painting the house it's fixed to be for sale"

The Chevrolet Camaro is a popular American muscle car. In this clip it’s mentioned just as another example car.

Car

Jeep Wrangler

"because whenever they get a jeep wrangler or a camaro or a convertible at that age you know if they're painting the house it's fixed to be for sale"

The Jeep Wrangler is a tough off-road SUV. Here it’s just used as an example of a common car someone might drive.

Term

LS swap

"like if a guy has a car with a ls swap like a corvette engine"

An “LS swap” means installing an LS-series GM V8 engine into a different vehicle than it originally came in. It’s popular because the LS engines are widely supported by aftermarket parts and tuning, making swaps easier than many older engine conversions.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"...and like if a guy has a car with a ls swap like a corvette engine mama's got a boob job i mean why wouldn't ..."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car made by Chevrolet. It’s designed to be fast and fun to drive. In the podcast, it’s mentioned in connection with an engine swap joke.

Car

2017 Jaguar F Type

"“2017 jaguar f type um jared and pa are you there yes i am can hear me yeah 36 000 miles so uh there's a bunch of options on this car there's a premium so they're all that there is”"

The Jaguar F Type is a sporty Jaguar that’s built to feel fun to drive. This one is a 2017 model, and it’s being discussed as a convertible, which is the open-top version.

Term

convertible

"“first let's start this way is it a coop or convertible it's a yeah it's a convertible coop yep”"

A convertible is an open-top car. The roof can be opened so you can drive with the sky overhead.

Term

supercharge v6

"“supercharge v6 okay so it's a six so there's a premium”"

A supercharged engine uses a device to force more air into the engine. More air generally means the engine can make more power.

Concept

negative equity

"“i'm uh i'm trying to get rid of it i i have negative equity built into it too so i'm just trying to see what my options were”"

Negative equity means your current car is worth less than what you still owe on it. So when you try to trade it, you may have to cover the difference.

Concept

VIN check

"john toll free one 800 800 radio for all things gimme the vin check out jcwshow.com"

A VIN check is when you look up a car’s VIN number to see its history. It can help confirm what the seller is saying and spot potential problems.

Car

Cadillac DeVille

"gerald in florida 65 cadillac deville with 160 000 miles on it previously owned by mlb's matt hamilton"

A Cadillac DeVille is a large, old-school luxury car from Cadillac. Here, the host is talking about one that’s been driven a lot and is being considered for a sale.

Car

Toyota Camry

"...main ride is uh you know we just buy multiples of camrys and infinities and corvettes and wranglers and di..."

The Toyota Camry is a regular, everyday car (a midsize sedan). People often choose it because it’s practical for daily driving. The podcast mentions it as one of the cars being bought in quantity.

Car

Chevrolet Suburban

"...it cost me almost $200 in california to fill up a suburban from absolutely i bet i bet what is it a gallon y..."

The Chevrolet Suburban is a large SUV that can carry a lot of people. Because it’s big, it usually uses more gas than smaller cars. The podcast mentions it while talking about how expensive it was to fill the tank.

Concept

restoration project

"they didn't want to sell it because they wanted to sell [4535.7s] to this other guy that promised he would restore it okay now mind you these cars are 700 grand [4541.7s] restored but it cost 800 grand to restore them"

A restoration project means buying an older car and fixing it up. They’re pointing out that it can cost a lot of money and take a long time.

Car

Toyota Corolla

"...at's going on speaking of aliens did you know the corolla got a walk on the hollywood star fame no for the ..."

The Toyota Corolla is a compact car made by Toyota. It’s commonly used for everyday driving because it’s practical. The podcast mentions it in connection with a Hollywood-related trivia item.

Term

twin turbo EcoBoost

"you've got a xl tf 150 is it a six cylinder or an eight it is the 3.5 twin turbo eco boost how many miles 7078"

“Twin turbo EcoBoost” means the engine uses two turbochargers to make more power. It’s a performance-focused setup compared with a simpler engine.

Term

35 and 35 1250

"has a four inch rough country lift i just put brand new 35 and 35 1250 with some brand new 18s on it"

They’re talking about the tire size. Bigger tires can change how the truck drives and whether everything fits correctly after a lift.

Term

4 inch rough country lift

"has a four inch rough country lift i just put brand new 35 and 35 1250 with some brand new 18s on it"

A lift kit raises the truck higher off the ground. A “4 inch” lift means it’s been raised about four inches compared to stock.

Car

Ford F-150 XLT

"hey reggie here's another san antonio 17f 150 xlt with 185 000 mile two wheel drive extended cab you owe 12 000 and it's got 185 000 miles on it but it's got two 10 inch subwoofers"

The Ford F-150 XLT is a common pickup truck trim. The hosts are talking about one with very high miles and whether the price makes sense.

Term

two wheel drive

"hey reggie here's another san antonio 17f 150 xlt with 185 000 mile two wheel drive extended cab you owe 12 000 and it's got 185 000 miles on it but it's got two 10 inch subwoofers"

Two-wheel drive (2WD) means only one axle powers the vehicle—typically the rear axle on many pickups. That matters for traction and resale value compared with four-wheel drive, especially in bad weather or off-road use.

Term

10 inch subwoofers

"you owe 12 000 and it's got 185 000 miles on it but it's got two 10 inch subwoofers yeah boy reggie yeah do the subwoofers come with it"

Subwoofers are the speakers that make the deep “bass” sounds. “10 inch” tells you the size of those bass speakers.

Term

aftermarket stereo

"brand new all the way around doors tweeters aftermarket stereo stereo lets you know the codes on the engine too that engages that lets you know your temp and all that"

An aftermarket stereo is a car sound system that wasn’t installed at the factory. It can be upgraded beyond the original radio and speakers.

Car

Pantera

"...key music right there the Dallas Stars theme that Pantera did not jelly roll jelly roll stop it what is tha..."

Pantera is a band that makes music. In the podcast, it’s mentioned because a song or theme is playing. It’s not a car model.

Concept

Copart

"Richard's guys told us a Richard's insurance paid me and then it sold at copart then it got rebuilt and they got sent to bear it"

Copart is a company that auctions off cars, often cars that insurance companies wrote off. People bid on them to buy and then fix them or resell them.

Concept

Barrett last year

"and I think it sold at Barrett last year didn't it yeah what it sold for more than it bring like 80,000 with a salvage title"

Barrett-Jackson is a famous car auction where collector cars can sell for big prices. The point is that the truck later made it to a more prestigious auction.

Concept

salvage title

"it sold at copart then it got rebuilt and they got sent to bear it and I think it sold at Barrett last year didn't it yeah what it sold for more than it bring like 80,000 with a salvage title"

A salvage title means the insurance company considered the car a total loss at some point. Even if it gets fixed later, it usually hurts the resale value because it has a big-damage history.

Brand

give me the Vin.com

"at give me the Vin.com you are worth more and your car is worth more and we want to pay more for good cars that give me the Vin because they are worth more ... give me the Vin.com so easy you can do it in your underwear"

Vin.com is being advertised as a service that buys cars. The host is saying it’s easy to get an offer and sell your car.

Brand

Carvana

"remember if we don't beat a deal from Carvana or CarMax we'll pay you a hundred bucks for top price trust and ease of transaction"

Carvana is a used-car company that sells cars online and delivers them. In this segment, it’s mentioned as a place people might get an offer from.

Brand

CarMax

"remember if we don't beat a deal from Carvana or CarMax we'll pay you a hundred bucks for top price trust and ease of transaction"

CarMax is a big used-car seller. They’re mentioned here because the ad is comparing offers from different companies.

Term

four-cylinder engine

"looking at buying a new maybe slightly used half ton crew cab Silverado okay you know they got that four cylinder engine in them... the desirability in the four cylinder even the six cylinder half ton trucks the desirability is much lower"

A four-cylinder engine has four cylinders. The host is basically saying that trucks with this smaller engine are usually less in-demand, so they may be worth less later.

Car

Chevrolet Silverado

"looking at buying a new maybe slightly used half ton crew cab Silverado okay you know they got that four cylinder engine in them... is it in your in your world is that truck worth less to you two or three years down the road than if it had a v8 probably 20%"

They’re talking about the Chevrolet Silverado pickup and how the engine you choose changes what it’s worth later. In general, the host says four-cylinder versions don’t hold value as well as V8 versions.

Concept

resale value

"is it in your in your world is that truck worth less to you two or three years down the road than if it had a v8 probably 20%"

Resale value means what the car might be worth after you’ve owned it for a while. The host says the engine type can affect how much money you get back when you sell.

Term

V8

"is it in your in your world is that truck worth less to you two or three years down the road than if it had a v8 probably 20%"

A V8 is a bigger engine with eight cylinders. The host’s point is that V8 trucks tend to be more wanted, so they usually hold their value better.

Car

Ford Expedition

"...erent versions of it but the four cylinder in the expeditions when we lose money on an expedition I immediately..."

The Ford Expedition is a large SUV made for carrying people and gear. It comes in different versions, including ones with smaller engines. The podcast mentions it while talking about money and how certain versions perform financially.

Car

Toyota Rav 4

"you're good Alan and Baton Rouge you want a 21 rav 4 with 150 thousand miles is 19 000 a good deal"

They’re talking about a used Toyota RAV4. The question is whether a 2021 RAV4 with 150,000 miles for $19,000 is a good buy.

Term

DUI

"has released the video of britney spears DUI arrest this back in march even when she was asked to get [7861.0s] out of the car she instead decided to offer them some lasagna"

DUI means “driving while impaired.” It’s what police call it when someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Term

field sobriety tests

"cut 6.2 [7930.8s] chemical test I know my right do you understand what I have explained to you"

These are tests police may do at the roadside to see if someone seems impaired—like balance or coordination checks—before ordering a breath or blood test.

Term

chemical test

"cut 6.2 [7930.8s] chemical test I know my right do you understand what I have explained to you"

In DUI cases, a chemical test is how police check what’s in your system—like alcohol—using breath or blood.

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