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#548 John Clay Wolfe Show 03.28.26

#548 John Clay Wolfe Show 03.28.26

The John Clay Wolfe Show Mar 28, 2026 148 min
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A wide-ranging, chaotic Saturday morning broadcast mixes outrageous personal confessions, news, and a full car-buying segment. Guests trade stories about everything from sneaking into drive-ins as kids to adult scandals involving cameras, delivery doctors, and a stabbing case that ended with charges dropped. The show also pivots into practical car talk with GiveMeTheVin bidding, lightning-round offers, and listener questions on trucks and transmissions. Between segments, hosts debate everything from Tiger Woods’ latest wrecks to drones and Iran, plus a meteorite crash and a bizarre “no hands, no feet” crime story.

Cars: Ford Ranger
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Company

CarMax

"If we don't outbid CarMax or Caravana on a deal that actually happens, we will send you a check for $100."

CarMax is a big used-car company in the U.S. They buy cars and resell them, often with a consistent process for checking the vehicle. The host is basically saying they’ll beat CarMax’s offer if they can.

Company

Carvana

"If we don't outbid CarMax or Caravana on a deal that actually happens, we will send you a check for $100."

Carvana is a company that sells used cars mostly through an app or website. They’re one of the big competitors in the used-car market. The show is saying they’ll try to beat Carvana’s price on a real deal.

Company

GiveMeTheVin.com

"At GiveMeTheVin.com, you are worth more. And your car's worth more. And we want to pay more at GiveMeTheVin, because good cars are worth more."

GiveMeTheVin.com is a service that buys your used car. They’re basically trying to convince you they’ll offer you more money and make the sale easier.

Term

DUI

"Terry Tiger Woods yesterday, he got DUI. Okay."

DUI means someone was driving while impaired, usually by alcohol or drugs. It can cause major legal trouble and can affect your ability to drive.

Car

GMC Denali

"Yeah, John, just wanted to check back with you. You bought my truck last Saturday, that GMC Denali."

Denali is GMC’s “nice and fancy” trim. It can be on different GMC trucks or SUVs, so the exact model depends on what the truck/SUV actually was.

Concept

drove onto the runway

"Even when they cuffed him, he goes, what's my car doing here? He drove onto the runway. He drove through a fence onto the runway."

This is when a car gets onto an airport runway. That’s a big deal because planes use the runway to take off and land, and the speeds are very high.

Part

propeller

"Yeah, he walked up past the propeller. I swear to God, he missed the propeller by maybe a foot and a half. God, that reminds me like in 86, there was this guy that drove a paced car onto the track"

A propeller is the spinning part on some planes that pushes the plane forward. If someone gets too close, it can seriously injure or kill them.

Term

keyed

"No, no, I've seen it with my friend in his car just keyed and we had to get the cops out there"

If someone “keys” your car, they scratch the paint with something sharp, like a key. Even if it looks small, it can still require repainting to fix properly.

Brand

Red Hot Chili Peppers

"What if the red hot chili peppers to like kids ... they have a new documentary on a Netflix. I haven't seen it yet"

Red Hot Chili Peppers is a famous band. They’re talking about a documentary that tells the band’s story.

Term

Netflix

"You feel that way. That's how I feel they have a new documentary on a Netflix. I haven't seen it yet"

Netflix is a website/app where you can watch movies and shows online. Here, they’re saying there’s a documentary about the band available on Netflix.

Brand

Flea

"...and just their start their story and flea has a new CD ... He plays the trumpet and he plays it very well"

Flea is the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers. They’re also talking about his other music, like jazz.

Term

AI

"I mean, how can you take any text messages? You've seen what AI can do with video and audio and people's voices"

AI is computer technology that can create or change media. They’re saying it can be used to fake or alter messages and recordings, so it’s harder to know what’s real.

Term

manual transmission

"Yeah, we got 70,000 mile Mustang [2687.3s] No can't make it work. Yeah manual transmission. Yeah, go run an ad and"

A manual transmission is the kind where you use a clutch pedal and shift gears yourself. Some people prefer it because it feels more engaging to drive.

Term

rollover

"He wrote his Land Rover. He did roll this land Rover. It's not funny. No, it's not funny [2833.4s] I got never good driver. No when he was child."

A rollover is when a car flips onto its side or roof. It’s one of the more serious types of crashes, so safety equipment like seatbelts matters a lot.

Term

convertible or hard top

"You've got a what what 20 vet with 22? Yep, is it a convertible or hard top? Hard top what color and is it a stick?"

This is asking whether the car’s roof is removable (convertible) or fixed (hard top). That choice can affect the price and how the car is used day to day.

Term

stick

"Hard top what color and is it a stick? That's red Manual or automatic automatic does 50 grand by it"

“Stick” means the car has a manual transmission, where you shift gears yourself. People often care a lot about whether it’s manual or automatic.

Part

front splitter

"And then I've got a front splitter about a $3,500 package on the front splitter and the [3105.4s] What about the wing? What about the rear? Did you put the wing on it?"

A front splitter is an aerodynamic add-on at the front of the car that helps manage airflow under the vehicle. It’s commonly used to increase downforce and improve stability at speed, but it can also be vulnerable to curb strikes and low-clearance scraping.

Term

aftermarket

"Yeah, so it's got an arrow package, but it's aftermarket [3114.2s] Yeah, and it's just a 51 pack also. So if I give you 60 I own it"

Aftermarket just means the parts weren’t made by the car’s original manufacturer. They can be good quality, but they’re not the same as factory parts.

Concept

salvage title

"another one in houston capri 13 camaro z 50 l one salvage title [3207.5s] I bought it that way and like I said the only reason [3212.5s] It's it's got a salvage title because it was stolen"

A salvage title means the car was considered a total loss by insurance at some point. Because of that history, it’s usually worth less and can be harder to finance.

Concept

robocalls

"If you want to get rid of all the robocalls and the the boiler room calls and the text and you know just this crazy amount of what do you call a phone call spammy ass calls?"

Robocalls are automated calls that play a message for you. Many are scams or unwanted sales calls, and spam filters can help block them.

Company

Incogni

"So I had 350 I think In Cogni you go to jcwshow.com click the incogni button And it will quick set up. It'll block all this stuff."

Incogni is a service that helps you remove your personal information from certain data broker lists. The goal is to cut down on spam calls and messages.

Concept

IRS Form W-9

"And so I felt my taxes after I got all of my 10 99s and my w9 for my original employer and I owed about"

A W-9 is a form you give to the person/company paying you so they can report payments correctly to the IRS. It’s common for freelancers and contractors.

Concept

IRS Form 1099

"And so I felt my taxes after I got all of my 10 99s and my w9 for my original employer and I owed about"

A 1099 is a tax form the IRS uses to track income you earned that wasn’t taken out of a paycheck like a normal job. If you get a 1099, you usually have to report that income when you file your taxes.

Concept

escrow

"And he's throwing a new kink about some escrow and I promise you Before this deal is over She's gonna need to put some money somewhere for him to do her part of the deal"

Escrow means the money is held by a third party instead of going straight to the seller. It’s used so both sides follow the deal terms before anyone gets paid.

Term

cars and coffee

"And we're gonna have breakfast there cars and coffee and walnuts brings tomorrow morning Ain't that big a deal it's not formal"

“Cars and coffee” is a meet-up where car people show up, hang out, and talk about their cars—often with coffee and then a group drive. It’s usually not a formal event.

Concept

banked corners

"Because you can't do that on accident. I mean like bank the corners Really? Yeah, I mean it's crazy"

A banked corner is a turn where the road is tilted. The tilt helps cars take the corner faster and more safely because it helps keep you from sliding outward.

Concept

ATVs

"Remember give me the ven.com also buys motorcycles ATVs rvs travel trailers big coaches ... different people in the company that specialize in in rvs"

ATVs are off-road vehicles made for rough trails and dirt. They’re usually smaller than motorcycles and have four wheels.

Concept

RV

"I've helped put this culture together for a long time ... also buys motorcycles ATVs rvs travel trailers big coaches"

An RV is a vehicle you can live in while traveling. It can be a big motorhome or something you tow behind your car.

Term

new tires

"Basically showroom except for a little A little dent in the tailgate that if I didn't point it out you might not even notice It's got new tires. Mm-hmm."

New tires are a value and safety point because they reduce near-term maintenance costs and improve grip. Buyers often pay more when tires are fresh rather than worn.

Term

747

"[5704.7s] I understand where i'm at with this body [5707.2s] I [5709.1s] Was on a airplane and the delta flight attendant asked me to switch seats to balance out a 747"

They’re referencing a Boeing 747 airplane. They switched seats on the plane so the weight was more balanced.

Term

price of gas

"Everybody better come to husband's wives kids grandkids More mouths to feeds a good problem to have right? Hey, man. Come on people. Have you seen the price of gas?"

This just means how expensive it is to buy gasoline. When gas costs more, it usually costs more to drive the same distance.

Term

motorcycle

"[7064.5s] From his motorcycle. Uh, they have a video of the whole thing. Actually, he was wearing one of the body cam at the time"

A motorcycle is a bike with an engine and two wheels. Here, it matters because the rider was going through the neighborhood and things escalated when someone got in the way.

Car

Ford Ranger

"Besides him having a 98 ford ranger with almost 300,000 miles. That happens. No, nobody's trying to sell it for how much?"

A Ford Ranger is a pickup truck. Here they’re talking about a 1998 Ranger that’s racked up a lot of miles, which matters for how much it’s worth and how people judge it.

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