Opie & Carl

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 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...

​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 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 pod...

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 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 pod...

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 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 intera...

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 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 st...

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 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...

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 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:...

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 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-fre...

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 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 ins...

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 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...

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 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, th...

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 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 i...

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 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 too...

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 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 Cow...

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 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...

*** 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,...

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 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 listeners Why passion and relatability beat everything How to get real, ung...

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 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...

Live 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,...

*** 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 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 .

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 for legendary stories from the ring, the kitchen, and the road. A must-listen for wrestling and comedy fans alike. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support .

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 mind. This is peak unscripted comedy that you can't find in a studio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support .

*** 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 and Carl didn't hold back. This is the raw, unfiltered story—and the aftermath—of the "F U Mary" heard 'round the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support .

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 old-school energy meeting the "Cuban Elvis" madness. This is street-level radio at its finest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support .

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 and hit the Philly streets for roast pork at Reading Terminal, SEPTA hit-and-run stories, and the legend of the Amish Meth Boss. This is raw, unfiltered chaos at its finest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...