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Opie & Carl
Hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes · EN
Headline: The Unfiltered Archives of the "Cuban Elvis" Carl Ruiz.Before the world lost the legendary Carl Ruiz, he and radio icon Opie took their legendary chemistry to the streets of New York City and beyond. This is the definitive collection of the Opie and Carl Podcast, featuring the raw, unscripted, and riotous conversations that built the #RuizArmy.From the infamous Creep Cabin and the cobblestones of Nantucket to the bars of the Upper West Side, join the Food Network star (known from Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games) and the broadcasting vet for a masterclass in riffing. No studios, no censors—just two friends, a microphone, and the "unstoppable energy" that defined an era of comedy.What you’ll hear:
Love ya, miss ya, Carl!
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- The Lost Radio Tapes: Opie unearths classic broadcasts and "Best and Last Year of Radio" sessions with Carl.
- Street-Level Comedy: Raw audio recorded on location, capturing the chaos of NYC and life at 100mph.
- Food & Friendship: Deep dives into culinary rants, "Always Be Closing" wisdom, and behind-the-scenes Food Network stories.
Love ya, miss ya, Carl!
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Opie Returns to Carl’s Creepy Cabin… Carl Drops Divorce Bombs
5d ago00:43:33Tap to summarizeOpie rolls up to Carl’s legendary Creepy Cabin in the mountains and immediately gets swarmed by the badass hounds. From there it’s non-stop: checking out Carl’s pro-level party layout (bedroom only for comfort, obviously), a frozen joint that won’t come out, moss-covered roof talk, and Carl’s wild story about his ladies-man dad and the Dominican tenant who kept the “rent tradition” alive.Also, the "Clean Kill": Why Carl decided to whistle and eat cotton candy while his marriage was imploding around him.The Mercedes Incident: Returning from a trip only to find out his car had been used as a down payment for a wagon he didn't want.The ESPN Road Trip: We prep for the drive to Bristol, Connecticut, with a mandatory pit stop at Pepe’s for the "best pizza in America."It’s a masterclass in surviving chaos with a smile and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.Support: Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Opie Drives to Carl's Creepy Cabin: Raw Heart-to-Heart
1w ago00:31:54Tap to summarizeTwo grown men, one rainy drive, zero filter. Opie’s battling a fresh flat tire and screaming at Waze while Carl — freshly divorced and turning his creepy New Jersey cabin into Party Central — waits in the woods. What starts as a simple pickup becomes their most honest, hilarious, and surprisingly deep heart-to-heart yet. Carl reveals the exact moment he knew his marriage was a “ghost ship,” rips into fair-weather friends who ghosted him then crawled back for the parties, and blames Nickelback for making guys soft. Opie shares his own backstabbing war stories from radio and heartbreak. Expect hot-dog Fortnite dance plans, backyard dance lessons with bears nearby, and raw life lessons that’ll make you laugh and cringe. Raw. Funny. A little Gilmore Girls emotional (in the best dude way). This is the episode where Opie & Carl officially level up. New here? Subscribe — the cabin parties are just getting started.Comment: What’s your biggest fair-weather friend horror story?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Opie Finds Out He's Getting FIRED
2w ago00:35:48Tap to summarizeRadar Online just dropped a juicy hit piece claiming Howard Stern is finally getting Opie fired in October — and the boys are ripping it to shreds in real time. Opie, Carl Ruiz, and Sherrod Small roast the shady “insiders,” lose their minds over a week-long broken Reese’s machine that exposes corporate laziness, swap insane old-radio war stories (bottle rockets out of a vagina, mustard-sprayed toothpick guy, the works), plus why today’s dudes can’t close at the bar. Pure unfiltered chaos, zero filter, maximum laughs — hit play right now and remember why Opie Radio still slaps harder than anything else on Sirius.Note: Only the first 40 minutes of this show was saved. For some reason the last 90 minutes was erased! Trying to find the rest of this show 5/1/2017Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Tim’s TIGHT Pants & Crazy Ex Stories
2w ago00:56:24Tap to summarizeOpie & Carl christen their brand new Westwood One studio and immediately turn it into a chaotic penalty box. Tiny room, endless static (sorry Joey), producer booth envy, sage blessings, and stuffed animal plans — pure Opie & Carl energy. Robert gets praised as the ultimate wingman while Tim Sabian’s legendary tight pants nearly get everyone stabbed by gangsters. Opie recounts the Naked Cowboy run-in and the classic Sandy Kane guitar-smashing lawsuit. Carl tells a painfully douchy one-eye photo story, and Robert drops an all-time insane crazy ex tale involving planted drugs and cops. Raw, zero guests, old-school O&A vibes with tight pants talk and stories that go completely off the rails. If you love the boys being idiots in a new room, this one’s for you. Rate us 5 stars, leave a review, and grab merch at OpieRadio.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Sage, Schizophrenia & The Naked Cowboy: Opie & Carl Storm Times Square
3w ago00:30:07Tap to summarizeOpie and Carl hit the streets of Times Square for a full-blown walk-and-talk chaos episode! Opie tries to stroll back into the SiriusXM building like he never got fired, gets laughed at by security, and runs into an old coworker who’s still got a real job. From there it’s pure New York madness: Opie’s carrying shaman sage bundles and glitter “moon rocks” in a supermarket bag (Carl is dying), they harass a schizophrenic street guy, get wiped down by the Naked Cowboy himself, roast the topless painted-boob girls, expose the CD rappers scam, and debate why tourists only eat at Olive Garden and Carmines. Carl also recaps his sold-out Arizona “Lunch & Learn” cooking gig, the 10 he pulled, and why he’s now getting hit on by older ladies at meet-and-greets. Carl gets chest pains, threatens to neck-punch Opie, and questions every life choice that led to this moment. Classic Opie & Carl: zero plan, maximum degeneracy, and somehow still the funniest shit on the internet. Grab your sage, avoid the salad bar, and press play.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Reliving Opie's WILD Years
4w ago00:56:42Tap to summarize*** pre podcast from Opie's radio show where he met Carl Ruz and became instant friends.Opie unleashes a barrage of his most unhinged, laugh-out-loud real-life tales—from bootlegging entire concerts with hidden tripods and hollowed-out wheelchairs, to freebasing roommates, ghetto race-war parties, and accidentally smoking out an entire house with burnt bacon. Joined by Chris Distefano, Carl Ruiz, and Sherrod Small, this episode dives deep into wild college hustles, the kind of reckless 20s adventures that still shock today. Hit play for raw, irreverent storytelling that proves some legends are too crazy to make up—new listeners, buckle up for the ride.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →The Art of Storytelling: Opie & Carl at Podcast Movement 2018 (Full Panel)
4w ago00:34:21Tap to summarizeOpie and Carl take the stage at Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia for a packed panel on storytelling, podcasting, and the shift from terrestrial radio to the intimate world of podcasts.Joined by Westwood One’s Tim Sabian and storytelling expert Dr. Janice Presser, they break down:What makes a story actually land with listenersWhy passion and relatability beat everythingHow to get real, unguarded stories out of guests (even celebs)The biggest differences between radio and podcastingEditing tricks, preparation tips, and why podcasts create deeper fan connectionsPlus plenty of laughs as Carl talks about living in his creepy cabin, killing bugs, and Opie roasting A-list guests who show up with talking points.This is pure, unfiltered craft talk from two guys who’ve been doing it for decades — recorded live in front of a room full of podcasters. Drop a 5-star rating if you learned something! Subscribe and never miss an episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Riding in Carl's Death Trap: Philly to NYC in a 1988 Volkswagen Fox
Apr 2500:45:07Tap to summarizeOpie ditches his Amtrak ticket and hops in Carl Ruiz’s tiny 1988 Volkswagen Fox for a chaotic road trip from Philly back to New York City.In this episode, the boys stop at a legendary 60-year-old charcoal steakhouse called The Pub in Camden, NJ, where they destroy massive filets and Carl works his Food Network magic on the waitress. Then it’s back on the road in the shaking, smoking, fart-filled Fox — complete with a loose steering wheel that honks, a Flying Pig hood ornament, and the car hitting “up to speed” at a terrifying 71 mph.Filled with non-stop laughs, wild stories (including Opie's old concert bootlegging days), Disney World planning, divorce papers on the dashboard, and pure Opie & Carl chaos — this is road trip podcasting at its finest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Insane Airplane Repo Stories & The One Armed Gal
Apr 2100:55:42Tap to summarizeLive from the 2018 Podcast Movement in Philadelphia, Opie and Carl brutally roast the fake-happy podcasters, lanyard culture, and participation trophy mindset surrounding them.Then they’re joined by Airplane Repo star Ken Cage, who delivers wild, no-filter stories about repossessing $8 million yachts in the Bahamas, getting shot at on the river, stealing back fighter jets, dodging shovel attacks, and the crazy life of a Billion Dollar Repo Man.Plus: Opie’s legendary one-armed bathtub horror story, why Philly is the new old-school New York, and Carl’s signature spite-filled wisdom.If you love raw, unfiltered conversation and insane real-life stories, this episode delivers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Carl Ruiz vs. The Beach Boys | The Definitive Rant
Apr 1701:05:47Tap to summarize*** PRE Podcast episode from SirusXMNo one rants like the "Cuban Elvis." In this classic session, Carl Ruiz explains exactly why he "owns" the Beach Boys and why their sunshine-pop didn't stand a chance against his logic. Classic Carl at his funniest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
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