Opie Radio

Opie Radio

Opie has been synonymous with irreverent and hilarious radio for decades. Opie has come a long way from his shock jock days and his talent as a curator of captivating conversation is undeniable. Opie Radio is a blend of current events, comedy, and talking to real, everyday people. Helping Opie entertain and inform are close friends that have been part his orbit for decades. It’s Unfiltered, Funny, and FREE! Opie Radio is the original podcast for discovering new comics, varying viewpoints and hilarious commentary. Join Opie, a radio legend turned podcasting powerhouse, for Opie Radio, a live comedy podcast with weekly episodes at Gebhards Beer Culture on NYC’s Upper West Side. Expect unfiltered laughs, current events, and pop culture rants with rising comedians, industry insiders, and local NYC characters. From craft beer chats to hilarious stand-up commentary, Opie and his crew deliver a fresh, irreverent take every episode. It’s funny, free, and always engaging! Subscribe now for daily episodes and join the live fun at Gebhards! #ComedyPodcast #NYCPodcast #OpieRadio #LivePodcast

Episodes

May 9, 2018 62 mins
Opie heads into the woods of NJ to visit Carl Ruiz for the pilot episode of his new podcast! Download, subscribe, and come along for the ride! https://twitter.com/carlruiz Carl Ruiz is a chef, restauranteur, TV personality, and judge on Food Network Guy's Grocery Games.
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Because Opie wanted to give you something to hold you over before we learn why Carl's living in a creepy cabin in the deep woods of NJ... here's an informative quickie to get you through your day. Carl invites Ben Perry (beer expert) to talk about IPA's... and hopefully convince him that there really is something special to that style of bitter brew. This is only the beginning of what Opie Radio intends to bring you here at The Wes...
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The conversation in the woods of NJ continues where Opie and Carl left off... just after taking a leak and a smoke break. Feel free to interact with both of them on social media while you're listening!  https://twitter.com/OpieRadio https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxG_haMYS1k&t=2s
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May 15, 2018 121 mins
Opie strolls into NYC’s Gebhard's Beer Culture with his faulty podcast gear. While setting up, his guests arrive... one by one... for a free-flowing raw conversation. They talk beer, the early years, drink beer,  tell a story or two about fellow comedians, drink more beer, have exchanges about first world problems like getting their kids into the best schools of NYC, the “N” word, baseball, celebs, racist wrestling names, and the b...
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May 17, 2018 47 mins
Opie and Vic Henley go on a road trip... sort of. This is the first in a series of "recorded while driving in a car" episodes.
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Chris Vos of The Record Company joins Opie Radio... with Chef Carl and Vic Henley! There is no doubt that you will learn something in this episode. Chris is a philosphical spirit who gives straight-talk knowledge for any aspiring artist... or person looking for success. Opie shares his deep insights as well... and even talks about his low points and firing from his last radio gig. This is a must listen to episode. (Formerly titled ...
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It's all Opie and The Cuban! Part road trip, part sitcom, and 100% improv! Opie decides to surprise Carl at Newark Airport. Then it all spirals out of control... as our host has no idea where he had parked his car. In frustration, Carl takes a smoke break. They have a hard time leaving the airport because Opie has a hard time understanding how EZ Pass works. They continue on as Opie records and operates an SUV going about 45 MPH. T...
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Opie, Chef Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and special guest, Nick Solares talk food, restaurants, and life in general. This is episode will shed much needed light on what goes on in the kitchens of your favorite (and not so favorite) places to eat. If you eat food... or simply eat out, this special "in studio" episode is for you! https://twitter.com/Nick_Solares https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://twitter.com/VicHenley
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Chris Distefano joins Opie for a walk around NYC as they make their way to to meet the boys at Gebhards. Of course, they make a few stops along the way! They chat with a guy from Greece, run into a homeless vet, and then Opie treats the talented comedian to a few cream puffs.  https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Here's our guest artist who came up with his very own version of the theme song! Show him some love! https://twitter.com/EBG...
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June 4, 2018 118 mins
Opie and the gang return to Gebhards in NYC! Chef Carl Ruiz, Chris Distefano, and friends of the show discuss fruity cocktails, beer, ghosts, black & white cookies, Madonna, Greek Salads, and a surprise guest calls into the show! Let's put it this way- A lot happens in this fun-filled episode 10!  We all know Chef Carl: https://twitter.com/carlruiz Chris is a very funny man who pisses Carl off a lot: https://twitter.com/chrisdc...
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American hero and Navy SEAL, Robert O'Neill joins Opie for an intimate sitdown in NYC at Jack Demsey's. Robert shares surreal stories about his life, being part of the mission to hunt down Osama Bin Laden, and he even walks Opie through the step by step process from making that historic shot to getting back to safe surroundings with his team. It's suspensful, nail-biting, and somehow... Opie and Robert still manage to get a few lau...
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June 11, 2018 98 mins
We'd like to thank Kevin Pollack for the introduction to Ep 12! "Day Drinking" was recorded at The Ribbon in NYC during the day... while the boys drank... a lot. Opie is joined by Chef Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley for a conversation about "The Shaman" (soon to be a full episode), personal challenges, friendship, family, drinking, relationships, seafood, rich people stuff, love songs, wine, the Kentucky Derby, Sugar gliders, and other t...
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June 14, 2018 103 mins
Opie and Chef Carl come face to face with the youngest man to travel the world! Although, they're not too convinced that he isn't working for the CIA. This is a fun-filled episode that will inspire you to start crossing things off that "bucket List"... or join the secret service! We welcome... Lee Abbamonte. Chef Carl: https://www.instagram.com/saborchef/ From Lee's webpage! http://www.leeabbamonte.com “Lee Abbamonte is the Marco P...
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It's food, drinks, laughs, and a cast of many in this two part series! Opie steps a little deeper into the world of Chef Carl Ruiz. This time, for the annual Big Apple BBQ! Just wait to you hear some of the tales and jokes from these southern foodies!  Lots of charm, pithy comments, and that's just Opie and Carl! You'll fall in love with some of the guests on this one for sure. Here's a list of the cast... just incase you'd like to...
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The Big Apple BBQ concludes with this episode...  It's food, drinks, laughs, and a cast of many in this two part series! Opie steps a little deeper into the world of Chef Carl Ruiz. This time, for the annual Big Apple BBQ! Just wait to you hear some of the tales and jokes from these southern foodies!  Lots of charm, pithy comments, and that's just Opie and Carl! You'll fall in love with some of the guests on this one for sure. Here...
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June 25, 2018 86 mins
Opie escapes a possible threat with Carl on the mean streets of NYC, and then he decides... that now would be a good time to record another podcast episode. They discuss nerds, girls, global warming, the love for older women.. sort of, relationships, work, and even go deep with some personal stuff from the past. Just when things start to get even deeper... something interesting happens but, you'll have to listen to find out.  https...
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June 28, 2018 75 mins
Just hours before Opie is about to hit the record button for a highly anticipated podcast at Gebhard's in NYC... he has a few things to take care of. So come along with our host as he meets up with The Cuban for a little bit of conversation and a quick bite to eat... Then it's a time-jump over to Vic as they cut through Central Park, check out a topless lady... and even walk by the famous Dakota building. It all leads up to our boy...
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Opie is joined by Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, Sherrod Small, and Nick Solares for a fun-filled conversation about Ariana Grande, dogs (not so fun), food, music, friendship, comedy, confrontations, divorce, girls, swans, and the long awaited "Shaman" story! All taped live at Gebhards in NYC: https://www.beerculture.nyc/gebhards/ https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://twitter.com/VicHenley https://twitter.com/Sherrod_Small https://twitter.c...
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July 5, 2018 15 mins
Here's a mini-pod brought to you by Opie Radio! This episode features Carl Ruiz with Ben Perry, and goes deep into the beer we know as... The Pilsner!  While you're here, take a listen to a great podcast with Ben! https://twitter.com/sportsmeatsbeer  Of course, here's the one and only Carl: https://www.instagram.com/saborchef/ ...and the lovely, Aarti: https://twitter.com/aartipaarti?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5E...
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Opie & Carl are invited on a yacht for episode 20! Matt Farah (all around great guy and host of The Smoking Tire youtube channel/podcast), awaits our dynamic duo as they make their way to the dock. On the way, Opie practices his annoying "rich guy" voice, they stop for coffee (awkward moment spoiler alert!), talk about the Kennedy family, some fat guy, boating, things you can't see on "audio only" podcasts, song lyrics, and eve...
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