Opie & Carl

Join Opie and Carl Ruiz for a wild ride through New York City in this hilarious and heartfelt episode of the Opie Radio podcast! Recorded on a humid summer day by the Hudson River, the duo dives into everything from overreacting to high school kids, dodging rogue cyclists, and debating global warming with a side of nerd-bashing. Carl shares a raw story about closing his beloved restaurant, Marie,...

In this raucous episode of the Opie and Carl podcast, the guys wrap up their epic hang at the Big Apple Barbecue with Carl's hillbilly crew. From Nick Solaris' loudmouth critiques to the Fox Brothers' smoked baloney mastery, the episode is packed with Southern charm, bourbon-fueled chaos, and barbecue wisdom. Sam Jones and Pat Martin bring whole hog expertise and karaoke heartbreak, while Billy Du...

Join Opie and Carl as they dive headfirst into the smoky, bourbon-fueled chaos of the Big Apple BBQ with Carl's hillbilly crew! From catastrophic podcast equipment fails to late-night steak tartare at a French diner, this episode is packed with Southern charm, gut-busting stories, and a whole lot of "kissing the bottle." Meet the Ubon’s gang, hear Gary’s legendary tales (including a horse-buying f...

Join Opie and Carl for a raucous, rib-smacking episode recorded live at the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in New York City! The duo dives into the heart of Southern barbecue culture with the legendary Ubon’s crew from Yazoo City, Mississippi. From hilarious mix-ups (Opie as Ellen DeGeneres?!) to tales of fried chicken that’ll “change your life,” and a side of roadkill rumors, this episode is pack...

Buckle up for an epic episode of the Opie and Carl Podcast as they sit down with world traveler Lee Abbamonte, who’s been to every country, from the icy extremes of the North and South Poles to the chaotic streets of North Korea. Hear jaw-dropping tales of flying on a Belarusian military plane with Prince Harry, dodging scams in Nigeria, and golfing in Afghanistan under armed guard. The conversati...

Join Opie and Carl for a wild ride at Jack Dempsey’s in NYC, where the drinks flow and the stories get crazier by the minute! Carl’s freaking out over his powerless creepy cabin, overrun by spiders and bugs, while Opie stirs the pot with tales of spitting on cars and dodging trucker fights. Special guest Lee, the youngest American to visit every country, drops jaws with his Libya adventure during...

Join Opie, Carl, and comedian Vic Henley as they finish up day drinking and go for a wild, booze-fueled romp through New York City. The trio is hammered, hilarious, and hitting the streets, from devouring seafood feasts to debating Carl’s “hammer” on Instagram. A mysterious Louis Vuitton bag sparks chaos, leading to a comedic quest filled with hot dogs at Gray’s Papaya, encounters with quirky loca...

Join Opie, Food Network star Carl Ruiz, and comedian Vic Henley for a wild, boozy episode at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side. The trio dives into day drinking to cope with Carl’s divorce bombshell, indulging in fried chicken, deviled eggs, and a luxurious seafood platter with caviar. From shaman rituals and snorted “mystery plants” to heartfelt confessions and hilarious rants about shallots, thi...

In this eye-opening episode of the Opie & Carl podcast, Food Network star Carl Ruiz dives deep into the dark underbelly of the food world with Opie, Vic Henley and Nick Solares. From fake tuna and dyed salmon to sawdust in your Parmesan and mislabeled "San Marzano" tomatoes, Carl exposes the shocking truths behind what you’re really eating. Learn why most sushi isn’t what it seems, how "free-r...

In this wild episode of Opie and Carl, Carl jets off on a private plane to California with the one and only Guy Fieri, leaving Opie to hold down the fort at Gebhards Beer Culture with comedian Chris Distefano. The duo dives into a hilarious take on history, from Civil War deserters to Revolutionary War band members dodging bullets. Things get surreal with a surprise FaceTime from Robert O’Neill, t...

Buckle up for a wild ride at Gebhards Beer Culture in NYC with Opie, Carl Ruiz, and comedian Chris Distefano! This episode of the Opie and Carl podcast is a hilarious whirlwind of private jet flexes, heated debates over black-and-white cookies, and tales of tarmac flirtations. From Carl’s lavish jet-setting lifestyle to Chris’s controversial cookie takes, plus a surprise history lesson from Gloria...

Join Opie, comedian Chris Distefano, and Food Network star Carl Ruiz for a raucous, laughter-filled episode recorded live at Gebhards Beer Culture in New York City. From poking fun at Tim Sabian’s “baby elephant hips” to debating the merits of fruity cocktails and Greek salads. Hear about Carl's creepy ghost-infested cabin in the woods, mountain lion scares, and his "how to disappear" strategy.  E...

In this hilarious and unfiltered episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Opie and Carl Ruiz dive into a raucous discussion about their disdain for overhyped fall activities like apple picking, pumpkin picking, and strawberry picking, exposing them as scams that exploit city folks for profit. The conversation spirals into side-splitting tangents, from Opie’s tales of getting sloshed on Kahlua at a pumpk...

Join Opie and comedian Chris Distefano for a wild walk through New York City’s Upper West Side, where they hunt for the city’s best cream puffs before meeting Carl Ruiz at Gebhard’s for beers and banter. From awkward MeToo apologies to a Greek honey vendor’s life story, a “Black McDonald’s” showdown, and debates about Carl’s breath, this episode is a hilarious, unfiltered street podcast packed wit...

The duo kicks things off with a deep dive into their evolving booze preferences—Opie’s escape from pricey wines like Duckhorn and Silver Oak to the bitter betrayal of IPAs, and Carl’s love for crisp, old-school beers like Schlitz and Tsingtao. A sassy wine store clerk schools Opie on affordable bottles, while Carl rants about pretentious wine snobs and their homemade clothes. The adventure continu...

In this gripping episode of the Opie Radio Podcast, host Opie sits down with Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden. From the intense moments of the historic raid to the raw emotions and pranks within the SEAL brotherhood, O'Neill shares candid stories of courage, sacrifice, and survival. Hear about the helicopter crash, the chaos of the mission, and the personal toll of being a...

Buckle up for a wild ride with Opie and Carl Ruiz in this hilarious episode of the Opie Radio Podcast! Recorded on the fly at Newark Airport, Opie surprises his exhausted pal Carl, fresh off a red-eye flight from a Vegas party marathon and a stint filming Grocery Games for the Food Network. What follows is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud journey through the airport parking garage, complete with Carl’s g...

In this wild episode of the Opie & Carl Podcast, Food Network star Carl Ruiz and food writer Nick Solares take you deep into the culinary underbelly. From recycled restaurant specials to the truth about truffle oil and Kobe beef, they expose the myths and shady practices of the food industry with brutal honesty and plenty of laughs. Joined by Vic Henley, the crew dishes on everything from cree...

In this lively episode of Opie & Carl, the duo sits down with Chris Voss of The Record Company to dive into his journey from a Wisconsin dairy farm to rocking stages nationwide. With humor and heart, they explore Chris’s humble beginnings, the serendipity of forming the band through a Craigslist ad, and the grit it took to deliver pizzas while chasing his musical dreams. From discussing the ma...

Buckle up for a hilarious and nostalgic ride with Opie and comedian Vic Henley as they cruise through Manhattan to interview the rockin’ band, The Record Company. Carl is back from being a Food Network star on Guy's Grocery Games and is waiting for our arrival.  Recorded live from Opie’s car, this episode of the Opie Radio podcast is packed with laugh-out-loud stories, from Vic’s tales of quirky n...

Carl is on his way back to nyc after filming Guy's Grocery Games on the Food Network.  He will join Opie for the interview with Chris Vos from the band the Record Company! In the meantime enjoy the time Carl told Opie his Dream Meal from the radio show they did before the podcast. In this mouthwatering episode, Carl Ruiz dives into his ultimate dream meal, choosing food over fantasy with a multi-c...

This is part 2 with Vic Henley, Sherrod Small and a cast of others.  The wheels are off! Veteran comedian Vic Henley, with 33 years of comedy under his belt, takes the mic with Tim and the crew to share wild stories—from his family’s decision to end the Henley lineage to a deer head prank in an Alabama hunting cabin that left Atlanta Braves players in stitches. Expect raucous tales of Amsterdam ad...

Let's check in with Carl in California as Opie, Vic Henley and Sherrod Small order another round at Gebhards. We will continue from Gebhards on the next episode. In this hop-fueled episode of the Opie & Carl podcast, Carl takes his IPA prejudice to the West Coast, facing off with Lagunitas beer expert Ben Perry in a virtual taste test. From the history of IPAs as a "transit beer" to uncovering...

As Carl is away being a big star On Guy Fieri's Grocery Games on the Food Network, Opie meets comedians and friends Vic Henley and Sherrod Small. The craft brews are flowing as they babble about comedy tales, and neighborhood gossip. From reminiscing about old-school beers like PBR to debating the quirks of NYC preschool wars and viral school controversies, this episode is a hilarious blend of bar...

As Carl Ruiz heads to California to film Guy's Grocery Games for the Food Network let's take a look back at the time Guy Fieri came in and roasted Carl on my old radio show. In this hilarious episode of the Opie & Carl podcast, the one and only Guy Fieri storms the studio with Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli to deliver an epic roasting of Carl Ruiz. From shady Cuban food adventures in New Jersey....