Podcast
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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Old Ghosts & Exploding Cats
Yesterday00:51:57Tap to summarizeOpie, Carl, and Sherrod move into their shiny new Westwood One studio on grimy 42nd Street… and immediately start roasting the dim lights, shaky tables, and Civil War-era ghosts of Times Square past. What follows is pure chaos: dodging homeless chaos outside, “catch and release” hot tourists, Cross Bronx Expressway survival stories, the fat kid who fell through three floors into dog shit, the kid who dropped a chunk of sidewalk on a duck family, and Rhonda lighting fireworks in a cat’s ass. Childhood psychopath spotters, Fresh Air Fund weirdness, Vietnamese lightning survivors, Catholic priest shade, grandpa’s shoplifting jacket, and a late dive into Big Pharma zombies — all in one unhinged, laugh-out-loud episode. Classic Opie Radio: zero filter, maximum stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →$3,000 Pappy Van Winkle & Carl Ruiz Cries
6d ago01:13:31Tap to summarizeCarl Ruiz brings in a $3,000 bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, but the high-end tasting takes an emotional turn. Carl breaks down while explaining his "Life to the Tilt" philosophy in a raw, hilarious, and legendary moment. Chris Distefano and Sherrod Small join the crew to talk shop on the greatest comedies of all time and one of the best years in radio history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Carl Ruiz’s Derby Disaster w/ Theo Von
1w ago00:31:18Tap to summarizeTheo Von calls in from an airplane for the sole purpose of roasting Chris Distefano, leading to a legendary back-and-forth you have to hear to believe. Carl Ruiz sharing his hilariously unfiltered take on attending the Kentucky Derby. Plus, Chris tells the wild story of the time his father forced him to "play disabled" at age 12 just to snag better seats at a Yankees game. *** This is e pre podcast show from Opie's last year of radio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Carl looks like a hairy glazed donut & Opie's Swamp Lip
2w ago00:41:18Tap to summarizeOpie on the Upper West Side with Carl looking like a “hairy glazed donut,” they grab falafels and wander Manhattan swapping wild tales—Opie’s lightning-struck Asian caddy story, childhood crushes, and way too much swamp lip talk. Shopping bag full of herpes meds and hamster treats, rib-grabbing arguments, bodega stops, subway “WOOOs,” Times Square wax figures, and plenty of cringe bystander interactions before heading to the new Westwood One studio with Sherrod. Pure uncut, off-the-cuff Opie Radio chaos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Died On Stage At His 70th Birthday Bash…Band Kept Jamming
3w ago00:47:25Tap to summarizeOpie, Carl & Sherrod react to jam band legend Colonel Bruce Hampton collapsing and dying on stage during his star-studded 70th birthday show (they play the cell phone video). Carl gets his official chef certificate and Dickies jacket, then immediately gets roasted. Louis plans a wild Atlantic City bachelor party week, Carl tells the insane story of how he met Marie, and DJ Who Kid turns the studio into a Cinco de Mayo twerk session that a rabbi walks right past. Non-stop chaos, laughs, and one very confused holy man.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Opie & Carl Run Wild at ESPN
3w ago00:25:20Tap to summarizeOpie and Carl finally hit the ESPN campus in Bristol for Carl’s Fantasy Football cooking gig — and they’re given full run of the place.Fight song hallway madness, endless free snacks, studio sneaking, Redneck Hash Browns, mistaken Serena Williams sightings, and Opie almost getting them both kicked out. Pure degenerate fun as two radio guys roam one of sports TV’s biggest compounds like it’s their playground.This is the payoff episode after the rainy road trip — zero filter, zero adult supervision.Key Moments:Blasting college fight songsCarl’s killer Cuban sandwiches & deviled eggsOpie’s stage fright stories + dad’s death anniversaryFoosball, 60-gallon soup vats & near-firingsDrop a 5-star review if you laughed your ass off.More chaos at OpieRadio.com | New merch dropping.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Carl's Fleetwood Mac Crush Text & Lady in Red Wedding Meltdown
4w ago00:26:05Tap to summarizeOpie and Carl are stuck in the car on a chaotic road trip to ESPN for Carl’s big gig — with Gloria in lead car taking every back road known to man. Carl goes full cheeseball and sends his crush the Fleetwood Mac song 'Everywhere'… then sweats the reply. Carl tells the legendary story of his brother getting teary-eyed slow-dancing to 'Lady in Red,' almost ruining a double score at a wedding. Plus: white clam pizza debates that trigger Twitter warriors, one-hit wonder rabbit holes (Thompson Twins, Chris de Burgh, 99 Luftballons), hating on social media trolls, passing the Sandy Hook exit, Gloria’s mystery snacks. Pure unfiltered guy talk, nostalgia, roasts, and highway stupidity. You’re riding shotgun.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →Pitstop Pepe's Pizza & Gloria Chaotic Driving to ESPN!
Jun 500:30:10Tap to summarizeOpie and Carl hit the road to Frank Pepe's in Danbury for one of the best clam pies in America before Carl's big ESPN Fantasy Football chef gig! Nonstop laughs as they chase Gloria through pouring rain, dodge her aggressive lane changes, and debate one-hit wonders, motorcycle stories, and wild past antics. Carl breaks down why Pepe's coal-fired clam pizza is legendary (thin crispy crust, ocean-fresh clams, 100 years of history), and deals with crush texts and raincoat drama. Pure unfiltered buddy comedy, food talk, and real-talk vibes. If you love raw road trip chaos, killer food stories, and guy banter – this episode is a must! New Opie & Carl episodes drop regularly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →We Almost Run Out of Gas Chasing Gloria to ESPN!
May 3100:35:07Tap to summarizeJoin Opie and Carl Ruiz on a laugh-out-loud road trip to Bristol, Connecticut for Carl's massive ESPN Fantasy Football chef gig! From nearly running out of gas while tailing Gloria (Carl's fiery assistant/chef) through rain and chaos, to nonstop banter about readers, Mac trucks, flat tires, and Cuban food adventures—this episode is pure unscripted comedy gold. Carl shares what it's really like inside the ESPN campus, wild stories with Tito Puente, Peter Luger cheeseburgers with Bill Durney, and his new crush. Plus Gloria joins for gas station gold, and the guys reflect on 20 years of radio friendship, self-sabotage, and single life freedom. If you love raw, chaotic buddy comedy, food talk, and real talk—hit play! New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and turn on notifications.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
Transcribe →US Almost Blew Up the Moon & They're coming for your town
May 2601:07:03Tap to summarizePre podcast episode from Opie's radio show The Moon, The Neighborhood Watch, and The Great "Fruit" Lie!What happens when a specific culture takes over an entire town? They fixed Carl's candy machine. We dive deep into the fascinating world of the Hasidics—turns out, you can learn a lot about a culture while you’re just trying to satisfy a sweet tooth.Inside this episode:The School District Scam: Carl exposes how a "rich" neighborhood can afford massive sports complexes but can’t figure out air conditioning or decent school lunches.The Great Moon Plot: A look back at the time Russia and the USA actually considered nuking the moon. (Spoiler: We’re glad they didn't).The Vegetable Manifesto: Opie has had enough. It’s time to stop calling obvious vegetables "fruit" just to satisfy a technicality.Flat Earthers & Neighborhood Watches: Dealing with the "fringe" members of society, from people who think the world is a pancake to the heroes (or villains) of the local watch.It’s comedy, it’s chaos, and it’s the only place you’ll hear about peanut-throwing incidents and school lunch corruption in the same hour. Hit play and get the real story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
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