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Opie Unfiltered (Opie Radio Podcast)
Hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes · EN
Opie Unfiltered: Unscripted, Unapologetic, Independent
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Welcome to Opie Unfiltered (formerly the Opie Radio Podcast). From the heart of New York City, legendary broadcaster Gregg "Opie" Hughes brings his signature "no-filter" energy to the podcast world, alongside crew regulars like Ron the Waiter and Tony P.
Moving beyond the constraints of traditional radio, this is a daily dive into the chaos of NYC, the evolving comedy landscape, and the raw truth behind the headlines. Whether he’s riffing on the absurdity of the city, sharing high-stakes stories from the trenches of radio history, or highlighting classic moments with legendary friends like Carl Ruiz and the iconic Opie and Anthony era, Opie delivers a high-energy experience that is part commentary, part storytelling, and 100% authentic.
This is the ultimate destination for fans of raw, off-the-cuff broadcasting, stand-up comedy, and unfiltered conversations. Subscribe for daily episodes featuring deep dives into street-level New York observations, current events, and pop culture. New episodes drop every day!
Watch the show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/opieradio
Follow the madness on TikTok/Instagram: OpieRadio
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Welcome to Opie Unfiltered (formerly the Opie Radio Podcast). From the heart of New York City, legendary broadcaster Gregg "Opie" Hughes brings his signature "no-filter" energy to the podcast world, alongside crew regulars like Ron the Waiter and Tony P.
Moving beyond the constraints of traditional radio, this is a daily dive into the chaos of NYC, the evolving comedy landscape, and the raw truth behind the headlines. Whether he’s riffing on the absurdity of the city, sharing high-stakes stories from the trenches of radio history, or highlighting classic moments with legendary friends like Carl Ruiz and the iconic Opie and Anthony era, Opie delivers a high-energy experience that is part commentary, part storytelling, and 100% authentic.
This is the ultimate destination for fans of raw, off-the-cuff broadcasting, stand-up comedy, and unfiltered conversations. Subscribe for daily episodes featuring deep dives into street-level New York observations, current events, and pop culture. New episodes drop every day!
Watch the show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/opieradio
Follow the madness on TikTok/Instagram: OpieRadio
158episodes
Episodes
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A Tribute to Ron Bennington & Mount Everest Scams
Apr 301:26:39Tap to summarizeToday on Opie Radio: The bizarre $20M Mount Everest "diarrhea scam" exposed, the $167M lottery winner who can't stop burgling, and the latest on the Artemis II moon mission. Plus, a heartfelt message to my friend Ron Bennington following his recent health announcement.
Transcribe →I Don’t Know Where My Mommy Is & O and A Mayor Prank
Apr 201:21:13Tap to summarizeWhat was supposed to be a quiet visit to my dad’s grave turned into a total mystery: my mom isn't there. We break down the confusion and the dark comedy of family secrets. Then, since it's April Fool's season, Ron the Waiter and I go deep on the legendary Opie and Anthony prank that shut down Boston. I walk you through exactly what happened the day we told the city the Mayor had died and the fallout that followed one of the biggest stunts in radio history. Plus, a little talk about Trump to round things out.
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Theo Von TRIES Roasting Chris Distefano from 30,000 Feet - Best Last Year of Radio
Apr 100:47:48Tap to summarizeIn this edition of The Best of the Last Year of Radio, the energy is off the rails. Theo Von calls into the Opie show from an airplane for the sole purpose of roasting Chris Distefano, leading to a legendary back-and-forth you have to hear to believe. 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. We also look back at the late, great Carl Ruiz sharing his hilariously unfiltered take on attending the Kentucky Derby. 5/8
Transcribe →Is Joe Rogan finally being BRAVE!?!
Mar 3101:14:30Tap to summarizeOpie breaks down Joe Rogan’s sudden change of heart regarding the "MAGA" crowd. Why wait until now to call them "dorks" when he had the chance to say it to the face of the movement? Plus, the truth behind the viral "Kash Patel" dancing video, Australia’s apocalyptic red skies, and why your dog is obsessed with the Earth's magnetic field.Topics include:Joe Rogan’s Trump bandwagon moment.The Kash Patel video debunked.Cyclone-induced red skies in Australia.The science of dog bathroom habits.
Transcribe →Rob Schneider Wants to Draft Your Kids!
Mar 3001:21:51Tap to summarizeRob Schneider wants to reinstate the military draft for all 18-year-olds—Opie breaks down the "Deuce Bigalow" foreign policy and the complicated reality of the war with Iran. Plus, why Sean Penn ditched the Oscars for a war zone, the hilarious viral "Zoom Court" driving fail, and why retail businesses are officially desperate in 2026.Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bneiIk_DeA0?feature=share
Transcribe →Most HATED Woman in America
Mar 2701:41:32Tap to summarizeIs this the most hated woman in America? Wait until you hear what she did to her roofers. Plus: Why people are paying to chill in COFFINS, a dude with a Trump tattoo gets deported (wait, what?), and Opie finds something 'illegal' on the beach. Live from the ocean!
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Chris Rock wrong body in casket - Best Last Year Radio
Mar 2602:10:07Tap to summarizeChris Rock at Obama's going away party at Whitehouse! We look at the tell all Obama book by ex lover! Wrong body in the coffin! Opie joined by Jim Florentine, Sherrod Small, Stuntbrain and Rich Vos 5/4
Transcribe →Baseball Opening Day w/ Matthew McConaughey's Giant Head
Mar 2501:19:34Tap to summarizeOpie Radio dives headfirst into Baseball Opening Day — why it costs a fortune now and why kids don’t love the game anymore — plus Ron’s insane curb couch score, Matthew McConaughey’s giant head on Jay Leno, and the hilarious mistakes that became everyday classics.Timestamps:00:00 – Ron’s free luxury curb couch & haunted chair from Astoria08:45 – Singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for Opening Day12:30 – National Waffle Day is a 500-year Swedish mistake18:20 – Popeye spinach myth, potato chips born from spite, Doritos from Disney leftovers35:15 – Why baseball tickets are now insane ($400 for a family at Citi Field)48:50 – Why kids today aren’t into baseball like we were57:40 – Ron’s crazy state ID photo that killed his Mets security guard gig1:05:00 – Matthew McConaughey on Jay Leno (that giant head + backstage margaritas)Raw, unfiltered, and all over the place — just how we like it. Subscribe to Opie Radio on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and tell us your wildest curb find!
Transcribe →No Arms, No Legs and He Did What!?!
Mar 2400:59:06Tap to summarizeNo Arms, No Legs, Cornhole Champ Murders FriendA quadruple amputee pro cornhole champion — the guy who’s actually good enough to get paid and compete on TV — just got charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his friend point-blank in the passenger seat during an argument, then telling the guys in the back to help bury the body. Wildest story we’ve had in a while.Then we get into the rest:0:00 – Cable company rant + the legendary hairy dump technician story5:30 – Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia: flight attendant Solange Tremblay gets ejected 330 feet still strapped in her jump seat… and survives with a fucked-up leg15:00 – Trump at Graceland asking if he could take Elvis in a fight, blanking on his favorite Elvis song, and marveling at the gold-plated Social Security card28:00 – Vegas tourism collapse, Canadians staying home, and more Trump/Iran market talk40:00 – Random tangents: candlepin bowling, nursing home happy hour, my dog’s missing claw, and William Shatner still crushing it at 95Raw, unfiltered, and all over the place — exactly how we do it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and tell me in the comments: what’s crazier — the cornhole murderer or the cable guy who shit in my house?
Transcribe →Trump’s Iran Ultimatum: Peace or Total Chaos?
Mar 2301:18:05Tap to summarizeThe U.S. and Iran just hit a 5-day pause after a massive ultimatum—but is it a breakthrough or a trap? President Trump claims "good talks" are happening after threatening to obliterate Iran’s energy grid, but Tehran is sounding the alarm, threatening to shut the Strait of Hormuz if a single plant is touched. We’re breaking down the military drama, the suspicious $500M "insider" bets on Polymarket, and why the global markets are in absolute chaos. Plus: A brutal sugar headache from movie candy, legendary Andre the Giant plane stories, the tragic LaGuardia Air Canada crash, and an unfiltered review of "Project Hail Mary." Subscribe for raw, daily talk from the Bunker.Timestamps:0:00 – The Movie Candy Sugar Headache & Project Hail Mary Review12:15 – Tragedy at LaGuardia: The Air Canada Crash Breakdown24:30 – Trump vs. Iran: The 5-Day Pause & The Energy Grid Ultimatum42:10 – Polymarket Scandals: Who Knew the Strikes Were Coming?55:00 – Andre the Giant: The Greatest Plane Stories Ever ToldWatch Opie Radio podcast live on youtube https://www.youtube.com/opieradio....#TrumpIran #OpieRadio #Polymarket #NYCNews #AndreTheGiant #ProjectHailMary #StraitOfHormuz
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