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Opie & Carl
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…
Episodes
Opie & CarlLive at Gebhards: “I Could Still Taste You”
Opie, Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small are live at Gebhards on the Upper West Side, drinking moonshine and Elijah Craig while the conversation goes…
Opie & CarlLive at Gebhards: Carl’s Mom Called Him a Monster
Opie, Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small reunite live at their old Upper West Side spot, Gebhards, for the first time in a while. Moonshine flows…
Opie & CarlOpie & Carl Lose It Over a White Penis Transplant
A black man gets the world’s third penis transplant — from a white donor — and now they have to tattoo it. Opie, Carl Ruiz, and Sherrod Small cannot leave it…
Opie & CarlCarl Ruiz Mass-Texts His Wife’s THICC Pics
Opie, Mark Normand, and Carl Ruiz turn the studio into a complete circus. Carl fat-fingers his wife’s smoking-hot pics to everyone (including Roland), the…
Opie & CarlJim Florentine Got Arm Surgery From Jerking Off
Jim Florentine tells Opie and Carl he waited until 18 to have sex because of Catholic hell, then immediately jerked off after. He also missed softball playoffs…
Opie & CarlJim Florentine Went to Shaman After Girlfriend’s Suicide
Jim Florentine walks into Opie and Carl’s tiny new studio for the first time since Opie got fired and immediately starts cooking. Lightning delays at a…
Opie & CarlCarl Pointed at Himself on TV… Then Lost It On Entry
Carl is maxed out in the creepy cabin. The town is a disaster. The seawall is breached. The girls at the bar have gone from “Hi Carl” to “Hey Carl.” So he…
Opie & CarlOpie's Birthday present: A 30-Second Nuclear Fart
Opie’s birthday turns into pure chaos with Carl Ruiz (the Mad Cuban, Food Network star) and comedian Mark Normand. Carl recounts Roland’s legendary 30-second…
Opie & CarlThe Blackberry Smoke VIP Pass
Carl is out in California taping Guy's Grocery Games on the Food Network with Guy Fieri. Opie heads to Irving Plaza in NYC to go backstage with the band…
Opie & CarlCarl’s Wild Private Jet Vegas Fantasy
Carl rocks his Chicken Nugget Scientist shirt andplans an over-the-top private plane trip to Vegas/Miami complete with strip clubs and swim-up pools. DJ Who…
Opie & CarlCarl Ruiz Survived the Memphis BBQ Orgy
Carl’s back from the family road trip to Memphis in May BBQ Championship and he did NOT hold back. Sherrod Small in studio as Carl spills on 17-hour drives…
Opie & CarlOpie & Yannis Pappas Go Feral in Brooklyn
Carl’s off living the Food Network life, so Opie does what he does best: hits the streets of Bay Ridge with Yannis Pappas while Chris Distefano sits in the…
Opie & CarlCrashing a Bay Ridge Barber Shop with Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas
While Carl Ruiz is off living his best Food Network life, Opie hits the streets of Brooklyn with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas… and somehow ends up getting…
Opie & CarlThe Jedi Mind Trick for Strippers & Let it Fester
"You have to let it fester." Welcome back to a heavy-hitting episode from the Best of the Last Year of Radio series. Opie is joined in-studio by the late…
Opie & CarlMother’s Day Massacre: Moonshine, Ham Fights & Russian Beer
Stacy shows up with enough booze and Benton’s ham to start a small war, Vic gets emotional over Alabama barbecue, Carl nearly throws hands over ice-cream…
Opie & CarlSmoothies & Prostate Finger Talk w/ Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas
Carl’s off playing Food Network star, so Opie ditches Manhattan for a sweaty Brooklyn stroll with Chris Distefano… and immediately runs into Yannis. What…
Opie & CarlOpie visits Chris Distefano’s & the Edible Stroke Scare
Opie survives 2.5 hours of traffic hell, nearly pees in a Gatorade bottle, and storms Chris Distefano’s brand-new (completely empty, aggressively gray) Bay…
Opie & CarlFueled by Moonshine
Stacy brought in the moonshine, so you know things got off the rails fast. Opie joined by the legendary Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small for an…
Opie & CarlRemembering Gary from Ubon's – The King of Barbecue
A heartfelt tribute to Gary of Ubon's Barbecue, the legendary pitmaster, storyteller, and friend of the show. Hear his hilarious jokes, wild stories, and that…
Opie & CarlCarl’s 17-Hour Family Road Trip From Hell
Carl Ruiz is forced to drive 17 hours to Memphis with the wife and kids (thanks, Roland), plans to buy a CB radio with a giant whip antenna… all while Opie…
Opie & CarlCarl Went Dark in Miami — No Phone, Speedos, and a Ferrari
Opie finally tracks down a missing Carl Ruiz, who's been off the grid for days in Miami — no phone, living like it's 1988, drinking champagne, driving a rented…
Opie & CarlCarl Eats SUGAR As Doctor Warns Him He'll Die Early w/ Mark Normand
Dr. Ian Smith joins Opie, Chef Carl Ruiz and comedian Mark Normand. Carl casually destroys an insane amount of sugar on air — Reese’s, cookies, Hawaiian Punch…
Opie & CarlJam Band Legend Dies on Stage. Everyone Thought It Was a Joke.
It is one of the most surreal and unbelievable moments in rock history. Opie and Chef Carl Ruiz look back at the legendary jam band patriarch, Colonel Bruce…
Opie & CarlAbandoned Buildings & Mike’s Leaky D: Carl Says Hell No
Carl roasts the gang’s brilliant idea to podcast inside a haunted abandoned building (sage and moon rock included), then the crew spirals into NYC underground…
Opie & CarlOld Ghosts & Exploding Cats
Opie, 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…
Opie & Carl$3,000 Pappy Van Winkle & Carl Ruiz Cries
Carl 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…
Opie & CarlCarl Ruiz’s Derby Disaster w/ Theo Von
Theo 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…
Opie & CarlCarl looks like a hairy glazed donut & Opie's Swamp Lip
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlDied On Stage At His 70th Birthday Bash…Band Kept Jamming
Opie, 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…
Opie & CarlOpie & Carl Run Wild at ESPN
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlCarl's Fleetwood Mac Crush Text & Lady in Red Wedding Meltdown
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlPitstop Pepe's Pizza & Gloria Chaotic Driving to ESPN!
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlWe Almost Run Out of Gas Chasing Gloria to ESPN!
Join 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…
Opie & CarlUS Almost Blew Up the Moon & They're coming for your town
Pre 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…
Opie & CarlOpie Returns to Carl’s Creepy Cabin… Carl Drops Divorce Bombs
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlOpie Drives to Carl's Creepy Cabin: Raw Heart-to-Heart
Two 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…
Opie & CarlOpie Finds Out He's Getting FIRED
Radar 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…
Opie & CarlTim’s TIGHT Pants & Crazy Ex Stories
Opie & Carl christen their brand new Westwood One studio and immediately turn it into a chaotic penalty box. Tiny room, endless static (sorry Joey), producer…
Opie & CarlSage, Schizophrenia & The Naked Cowboy: Opie & Carl Storm Times Square
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlReliving Opie's WILD Years
*** 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…
Opie & CarlThe Art of Storytelling: Opie & Carl at Podcast Movement 2018 (Full Panel)
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlRiding in Carl's Death Trap: Philly to NYC in a 1988 Volkswagen Fox
Opie 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…
Opie & CarlInsane Airplane Repo Stories & The One Armed Gal
Live from the 2018 Podcast Movement in Philadelphia, Opie and Carl brutally roast the fake-happy podcasters, lanyard culture, and participation trophy mindset…
Opie & CarlCarl Ruiz vs. The Beach Boys | The Definitive Rant
*** PRE Podcast episode from SirusXM No one rants like the "Cuban Elvis." In this classic session, Carl Ruiz explains exactly why he "owns" the Beach Boys and…
Opie & CarlWrestling Secrets: Bruce Prichard & Conrad Thompson join the Madness
What happens when the biggest names in wrestling podcasting meet the most disruptive chef in the world? Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson join Opie and Carl…
Opie & CarlPhilly Chaos: Wheels Off with "Tim Out of His Mind"
When the show goes off the rails, it stays off. Opie and Carl try to navigate a Philadelphia broadcast that descends into absolute hilarity as Tim loses his…
Opie & CarlF*ck You, Mary!" | The Legendary Radio Takedown
*** This is a pre pod episode from our time at SiriusXM. It’s one of the most infamous moments in radio history. When a listener called in to complain, Opie…
Opie & CarlThe Geator with the Heater Crashes the Mic in Philly
Pure Philly chaos. The legendary Jerry Blavat (The Geator with the Heater) interrupts the show to show Opie and Carl Ruiz how it’s done. A masterclass in…
Opie & CarlPhilly Disaster:The Amish Meth Boss
What happens when the "Cuban Elvis" and Opie realize a corporate podcast convention is just a "bad SNL skit"? They bail. Join the duo as they ditch the suits…
Opie & CarlPrison Fights & The NYC Exodus: Why Everyone is Fleeing the North
This is a pre pod episode from our time at SiriusXM. From the "Showtime" Thai prison fight documentary to the brutal reality of Manhattan rent, Opie and Carl…
Opie & CarlROASTING Nantucket sitting in rocking chairs
Ever wondered what happens when comedians invade a millionaire's paradise like Nantucket? Join Opie as he chats with hilarious guests Vic Henley, a veteran…
Opie & CarlWandering around Nantucket making Carl uncomfortable
Opie and Carl Ruiz roam Nantucket's windy cobblestone alleys, turning a simple walk into chaotic hilarity with awkward stranger confrontations, vintage Jeep…
Opie & CarlYour Family Becomes Flesh-Eating Zombies
*** This is a pre podcast show where Carl came in a lot to do Opie's radio show at SiriusXM. Also on this episode comedians Rich Vos and Chris Distefano. They…
Opie & CarlLive Nantucket Theater "I'm Gonna Danny Ocean This Whole Place"
Opie and the crew take the stage at the Nantucket Comedy Festival for an unscripted, no-holds-barred riot featuring wild stories of spite-fueled bar takeovers…
Opie & CarlOn Stage at Nantucket Comedy Festival
Dive into an unannounced live podcast from Nantucket's Comedy Festival where Opie turns an empty theater into uproarious gold with Vic Henley, Chef Carl Ruiz…
Opie & CarlHammered in Nantucket
Ever wondered what happens when comedy legends hit Nantucket for a festival and unleash pure, unfiltered mayhem? Join Opie as he captures wild bar banter with…
Opie & CarlRoaming Nantucket: Chaos, Whales, and Rich People Shenanigans
Ever wondered what happens when a pack of irreverent comedians invades America's wealthiest island? Join Opie as he teams up with Carl Ruiz, Sherrod Small, Vic…
Opie & CarlOpie BLINDSIDED w/ Opie and Anthony crap at Mike Bocchetti's house
Ever wondered what really shattered the Opie & Anthony empire and sparked lifelong feuds? Join Opie at comedian Mike Bocchetti's quirky family home for raw…
Opie & CarlTouring Mike Bocchetti's Wild Staten Island Home
Opie calls Carl Ruiz who's already in Nantucket living the life of a boy toy! Opie will be joining him in a couple days to podcast as part of the Nantucket…
Opie & CarlOpie ROASTS Carl's Giant Chocolate Bar
Dive into the chaos as Vic Henley teams up with Opie and Carl to roast a massive, indulgent chocolate bar that Carl hauled in—only for Opie to unleash his…