Opie Radio

Ep 124 - Check his pulse

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Opie checks in with Carl at his new restaurant, La Cubana to find that he's settling in nicely. Carl doesn't want anymore fish pics.  The boys have s...

Ep 123 - the hilarious Jessica Kirson

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finally got to sit down with one of the funniest comics working today, Jessica Kirson. Talked lesbian, jewish, fat camp, Robert Dinero, sorority life ...

Ep 122 - Boner in space w/ Matt from the Smoking Tire and Carl Ruiz

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a shared episode with Matt Farrah and his, The Smoking Tire podcast.  Matt asked me to be on his podcast and I suggested we do the podcast to...

Ep 121 - Every family got a black kid for summer

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Opie, Carl and Sherrod tell crazy hilarious stories about growing up.  This episode originally was the second part of episode 34 - I do what I want. ...

Ep 120 - Luis J Gomez: Skankfest controversy with Louis CK

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg grabs Carl from La Cubana to go meet up with Luis J Gomez to talk about the controversy of Louis CK's surprise appearance and stand up at the Sk...

Ep 119 - Boxing legend Gerry Cooney and Chris Algieri

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

3 Huntington Long Island boys get together to discuss Gerry's new book, Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery.  Gerry open...

Ep 118 - WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page talks DDPY Yoga

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg joins Diamond Dallas Page down in Point Pleasant NJ for some DDPY Yoga and an inspirational talk.  DDP discusses his rise, fall and rise again ...

Ep 117 - R.I.P.

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lot's of goodbyes in this episode as Opie drives down with Mike to see Diamond Dallas Page.  Living more than one life.  The heartache of losing lov...

Ep 116 - Bro! Calm down, bro!

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just days before Carl's restaurant La Cubana opens up for business, I head down to the Meat Packing district to catch up with him as they put the fini...

Ep 115 - Joke Land Series Jackie The Joke Man Martling (part 3)

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg wraps up his visit at Jackie Martling's home on Long Island to talk about a new bio-doc that's currently being produced. In part three, we dive ...

Ep 114 - Joke Land Series: Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling (part 2)

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg hangs at Jackie Martling's home on Long Island to talk about a new bio-doc that's currently being produced. Jackie has plenty of stories, jokes,...

Ep 113 - Joke Land Series: Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling (part 1)

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg visits Jackie Martling's home on Long Island to talk about a new doc that's currently being produced about his life. Jackie has plenty of storie...

Ep 112 - Ben Mezrich / Bitcoin Billionaire

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg talks with famous writer, Ben Mezrich about his new book, Bitcoin Billionaires. They also get into Ben's past work along with a few inside Holly...

Ep 111 - Producer Mike Remembers his Father & Chris Algieri, The Boxer

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with fellow Huntington, Long Islander... Chris Algieri to talk boxing. Christopher Mark Algieri (born March 2, 1984) is an American pr...

Memorial Day - Double Replay

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While we all remember our fallen protectors of freedom in the US Armed Services, here's Ep 7 and Ep 8 from last year at this time.  May 23, 2018 "Sur...

Ep 110 - The Float Place

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg gets set to float at The Float Place! So fill your tub with epsom salt, turn out the lights, and jump in with him! http://www.thefloatplace.com ...

Ep 109 - Floating Cuban No Bueno

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg talks to Carl while driving to a place that'll help him meditate. He plans on floating in the dark for his spiritual and physical well-being. Ca...

Ep 108 - La Cubana in the Kitchen

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl hang in the kitchen of La Cubana exactly 2 weeks before its grand opening! https://twitter.com/MikeSafo

Ep 107 - You're Gonna Go To Jail!

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, and Robert (Little Foot) are in our Westwood One Studio to talk about why Mike Safo is a creep, marriage, garage sales, family, DC, and c...

Ep 106 - Kevin Pollak

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, comedian, writer, and all-around good guy, Kevin Pollak sits down with Gregg while in NYC. He discusses some of his roles in films like, A Few ...

Ep 105 - Dr. Ian Smith Returns / Author of "Clean & Lean"

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with Dr. Ian Smith to talk about his new book, Clean & Lean: 30 Days, 30 Foods, a New You! They also get into a bit of politics, s...

Ep 104 - Mr. Hughes Goes to Washington

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg travels to DC as a tourist but, decides to get up close on the White House... where he talks to protesters and random people about politics.  V...

Ep 103 - Get Me The Shovel!

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg hangs with Carl and his pal, Mex in NJ. They drink more bourbon and talk about life, beer, commercials, seals, politics, social issues, 911, dru...

Ep 102 - Bourbon for Breakfast

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg heads to NJ to visit where Carl escapes to from his new venture in NYC. They drink bourbon, talk about life, drink more bourbon, talk about bour...

Ep 101 - La Cubana

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg stops by Carl's new place for a taste test, a meet-up with old friends, and to finally get a glimpse of the real Chef Carl Ruiz. https://www.ins...

EP 100 - Not to be Cheesy

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Robert "Little Foot" Mathers need to breakdown the whole visit to the Jim Breuer estate. They discuss Jim, his family, life, death, The Bibl...

Ep 99 - Jim Breuer has a Big Deck

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Little Foot, and Jim head out back to his new deck, and get into an even deeper conversation on life & death. It's part two of our visit wi...

Ep 98 - At Home with Jim Breuer

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this two part series, Gregg visits comedian Jim Breuer at his home for talk about family, life, death, and his latest album, Live from Portland. Ge...

EP 97 - Mopping Up!

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl talk Hotdogs, rich people, Suicide, Bike Riding, renaming the podcast, 911, Anthony Bourdain, the Hudson Yards, Billy Corben, family st...

EP 96 - Billy Corben

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmaker and documentarian, Billy Corben joins Gregg and Carl at our Westwood One Studio lounge to talk about his new film, Screwball, Food, Allergi...

EP 95 - Too Many Rich People with Matt Farah

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl podcast from the Classic Car Club in NYC  with Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire podcast for part two of their visit. They talk about exp...

Ep 94 - Classic Car Club with Matt Farah

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl podcast from the Classic Car Club in NYC. They meet up with Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire podcast for a part one of a two part visit. ...

Ep 93 - Funny Yelp Reviews

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg & Carl are back in our Westwood One Podcast Network Studio lounge to discuss possibly renaming the podcast, spin the bottle, the NBA, cars, ...

Ep 92 - Carl's Bar Brawl

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl are in our Westwood One Studio lounge for another round of laughs, topical talk, and boo's! They discuss the recent college scandal, ge...

Ep 91 - Back on the Farm

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl talk farming. Yes, farming. Oh, and other stuff, too. Family, the twins, reading, we take a few calls, talk food, girls, drop the F wor...

Ep 90 - Collagen & Vodkers

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl are in our Westwood One Studio lounge for fun facts, a special treat, burping, food talk, soda talk, Free Solo and flat earth docs... a...

EP 89 - Des Bishop: The Irishman who spoke Chinese

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, Des Bishop Returns with Carl Ruiz for an "in studio" episode! They talk China, comedy, life, movies, food courts, toxic masculinity, family,...

Ep 88 - Wanted to get one, not give one

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl are podcasting from our Westwood One Studio Lounge and talking various topics like subway bo, bikes thrown in the Hudson River, being z...

Ep 87 - Here's where we say Goodbye

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg heads to NJ to meet up with Carl Ruiz for a very special yet, bitter-sweet...Opie Radio. Listen to Joey's New Album on Spotify and Rate the albu...

Ep 86 - Jim Florentine: The Wheels are off at Gebhard's

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue where Ep 85 left off... with Gregg at Gebhard's in NYC with comedians, Jim Florentine, Sherrod Small, and Vic Henley to talk hot sports to...

Ep 85 - Jim Florentine: That Blackface Show

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down at Gebhard's in NYC with comedians, Jim Florentine, Sherrod Small, and Vic Henley to talk Virginia, blackface, racism, sports, John Wa...

Ep 84 - Lost in Manhattan

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg tags along with Carl Ruiz for a business meeting with, "The Boss". The chef is getting everything set for the opening of his new restaurant, La ...

Ep 83 - Mark Normand

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Funny man, Mark Normand joins Gregg and Robert (Little Foot) at our Westwood One Studio Lounge to talk all about life, comedy, the new PC culture, and...

EP 82 - Yay! Carl is Back!

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

That's right! Carl is back in town, and it time for our two boys to play catch up! They discuss a strange frumpy guy's intrusion at our Westwood One P...

Ep 81 - Maury

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A man who truly needs no introduction joins Gregg "in-studio" for a comprehensive interview. No, it's not our Robert Mathers aka Bobby Little Foot but...

Ep 80 - Edibles & Dinosaurs 2 / The Museum

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After having Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast while being blown-off by Bruce Willis, Gregg and Mike Bocchetti (actor/comedian/writer) head to a fam...

Ep 79 - Edibles and Dinosaurs 1 / Breakfast with Bruce

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg meets Mike Bocchetti (actor/comedian) for breakfast in NYC. As they eat Mickey Mouse pancakes, a famous movie star walks in. They do a little wa...

Ep 78 - Chris Distefano / Size 38 Waist

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with his pal, Chris Distefano. Hanging out at our Westwood Podcast Network studio, they talk about the state of comedy in this PC cul...

Ep 77 - Mike Cannon

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Gregg, Robert, and comedian, Mike Cannon are in our studio lounge to talk performing comedy for our service people, aliens, cannabis, politics, the...

EP 76 - Backstage with Ron White

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Picking it up where we had left-off, Gregg and Vic are backstage while Ron White is performing his set of comedy. They run into a few people, hop on M...

Ep 75 - The Road to Ron White with Vic Henley

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg picks up his pal and talented comedian, Vic Henley for episode 75. As they make their way to see Ron White in NJ, good conversaton and laughs ar...

Ep 74 - Slut Whisperer

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with famed instagram star, Kirill! They talk about the new Netflix documentary he's in "The American Meme", social media influence, be...

Ep 73 - The Best Cuban Sandwich is where?

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, Robert, and Mike meet up at our Westwood One Podcast Network Studio to talk about a recent controversy regarding our favorite chef and th...

EP 72 - Dark Side of the Moon

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, Robert, and Mike are at our Westwood One Studio Lounge for a conversation about Twitter Trolls, UFO's, Tats, Trump, Kubrick, Tesla, the m...

Ep 71 - Wrapping it up in Rochester with Brother Wease

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl hit the Rochester airwaves once again with Brother Wease... for their last episode of our five part series. Follow along as Gregg picks...

Webster Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse by Nun

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip from Opie Radio Ep 70 "Ruizing in Rochester with Brother Wease" where a guest at a party that our boys attented decided to reveal intim...

Ep 70 - Ruizing with Brother Wease

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Little Foot meets a foot doctor, food and drinks, politics, rochester characters like The King, opening restaurants, Eyes Wide Shut type sex par...

Ep 69 - Rust Never Sleeps

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Brother Wease, and Robert sit down for lunch at Mamasans in Rochester! They talk radio, life, business, Neil Young, Rochester, and Robert even ...

Ep 68 - Brother Wease: Radio God

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a long road trip, Gregg, Carl, and Robert make it to Rochester for an early morning appearence on The Brother Wease Radio Show. This podcast is ...

Ep 67 - On the Road Again

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, and Robert hit the road on this episode! From NJ to Rochester, NY they talk music, radio, food, driving, and Brother Wease. A few close-c...

Ep 66 - Judy Gold: It's Freezing. I'm Getting my Coat!

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with the talented and funny, Judy Gold. They have lunch at Gebhards in NYC, talk about the new PC culture, women in comedy, edibles, a...

Ep 65 - I have a steak up my ass

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg invites his friend, Kelley Lynn (from Ep 29) to the new studio to talk life, death, food, and her book, My Husband is Not a Rainbow! Kelley even...

Ep 64 - Gebhards (Part 2) The wheels are off in NYC

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More of Gregg, Carl, Vic, and Sherrod as they join up once again in the NYC bar, Gebhard's. Tis the season for laughs, drinks, and Opie Radio! This is...

EP 63 - Gebhard's (Part 1) Earth is for Pussies

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, Vic, and Sherrod join up once again in the NYC bar, Gebhard's. Tis the season for laughs, drinks, and Opie Radio! Thanks to our sponsor: ...

Ep 62 - Doug Benson & Carl's Divorce Reveal

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Benson stops by our Westwood One Podcast Network Opie Radio Studio Lounge  to eat a breakfast for champions... and have a few fun exchanges but,...

EP 61 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg, Carl, and Mike are "in-studio" at our Westwood One Podcast Network! They talk poundcake, growing up, fathers (and in laws), family, bad guys, c...

Ep 60 - Drinking with the Locals

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl leave the Creepy Cabin, and make their way over to Telemark Tavern to meet an interesting yet, fun cast of characters!  Thanks to our ...

Ep 59 - Snowed in at the Creepy Cabin

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg returns from Disney World, and heads over to Carl's Creepy Cabin (again) for food, drink, and (actual) snow! The holiday season begins on Opie R...

Ep 58 - California Dreaming with Carl Ruiz

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While Gregg's at Disney World with his family, Carl hangs with his pal and beer expert, Ben Perry. We take calls from the Opie Radio Rant Line, give o...

Ep 57 - Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl are joined by Anthony Scaramucci for a hilarious episode 57! Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier, entrepreneur, and political c...

Ep 56 - Damien Echols of The West Memphis Three

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg is joined by his friend and comedian, Vic Henly. They sit down with Damien Echols (West Memphis Three) to discuss his life, prison experiences, ...

Ep 55 - Bill Burr

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl have more than a few laughs in our Westwood One Podcast Network Opie Radio Studio Lounge... while awaiting their highly anticipated gue...

Ep 54 - Heartbreaker

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After the GIna-incident on Ep 53, Gregg and Carl reflect on lots of things. Family, women, growing up, breakups, Disney World, and they even bring Wes...

Ep 53 - Who the F*** are You?

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Gregg and Carl back at our WestWood One Podcast Network Opie Radio Studio Lounge over Times Square in NYC! This is a fun-filled episode but, no s...

Opie Radio Sizzle Reel (with a special request)

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After 50 plus episodes, almost 2 million downloads, and sponsors climbing aboard, we'd like to share this promo with our subscribers. So thanks to YOU...

Ep 52 - Gary Busey Bruises

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Busey stops by our Westwood One Podcast Network Studio to talk with Gregg about his new book, music, life, showbiz, and even man-handles our host...

Ep 51 - Opie's Neighborhood

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 51, we step into Opie's neighborhood to meet his friends! There's Lenny, WIlliam the Mayor, Theodore, and a few surprises along the way! We...

Ep 50 - Stephen Lynch

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie invites the talented actor, comedian, singer-songwriter/musician, Stephen Lynch to our Westwood One studio for a few songs, stories, and lots of ...

Ep 49 - Fall Sucks

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl record from our new Westwood One Podcast Network lounge built for Opie Radio in the heart of NYC! They mostly discuss Autumn and everyt...

Ep 48 - Shane McMahon

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl sit down with a McMahon who really needs no introduction... Shane McMahon! They talk WWE, UFC, XFL, André the Giant, motorcycles, and ...

Ep 47 - Stuttering John & Jackie The Joke Man, is that a wig? (Part 2)

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl hang with John Melendez and Jackie Martling for part 2 of a double episode about radio, Howard, Leno, politics, prank calls, past histo...

Ep 46 - Stuttering John and Jackie The Joke Man (Part 1)

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl hang with John Melendez and Jackie Martling for a double episode about radio, Howard, Leno, politics, prank calls, past history, Art Ga...

Ep 45 - Kavanaugh: In and Out

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg and Carl are talking "The Kavanaugh Hearings" in-studio! Robert sits in for Saffo while wearing a Zorro vest! The boys also talk about pet hamst...

Ep 44 - Dr. Ian Smith and The Ancient Nine

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg meets up with Ian K. Smith at The Harvard Club to discuss his new novel, The Ancient Nine (25 years in the making!), Harvard, secret societies, ...

Ep 43 - Jim Breuer

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Comic/actor, Jim Breuer stops by our Westwood One Podcast Studio to sit down for an amazingly intimate conversation with Gregg Hughes. They talk about...

Ep 42 - Wrap it up!

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The whole crew is back at Gebhards in NYC! They've not been together since the infamous Nantucket podcasts! The boys talk past episodes, death, divorc...

Ep 41 - UFC's Jared Flash Gordon "I died a couple times"

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg sits down with UFC's, Jared "Flash" Gordon, to talk about his struggle with drugs, several close calls with death, and growing up with a dark se...

Ep 40 - Jim Florentine: I got the House

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian/actor, Jim Florentine stops by the new studio at Westwood One Podcast Network... and even Carl Ruiz joins Opie for talk of personal anguish, ...

EP 39 - The Blackberry Smoke VIP Pass

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie heads to Irving Plaza in NYC to go backstage with the band, Blackberry Smoke! They talk about the road, life, and some of the biggest rock and so...

An Encore Presentation in Memory of 911

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie had a chance to sit down with Navy SEAL, Robert O' Neill back in June. Here is this American hero's story of what went down the day his team went...

Ep 38 - Pee cup with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie continues his Bay Ridge tour in Brooklyn with Chris Distefano but, now we add comic, Yannis Pappas to the mix!  Thanks to our new sponsor: http...

Ep 37 - Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas History Hyenas

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie heads to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to visit comic, Chris Distefano... at his new crib! First, he enlists a couple of little girls to help get him into ...

Ep 36 - But you F*** One Goat!

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Where's Carl? As we leave the Summer of 2018 behind us, we're reminded just how precious life is... so we bid farewell to our friend, Garry Roark... o...

Ep 35 - Back in the Game!

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie is visited by the one and only, Scott Ferrall... in studio! They discuss their past radio careers and get into what Scott's new Westwood One podc...

Ep 34 - I Do What I Want!

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After Opie and Carl do a little walking and talking (and eating) through the streets of NYC, the boys meet up with Sherrod Small at the new studio! It...

Ep 33 - Road Trip to ESPN Headquarters!

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Opie and Carl drive from NJ to Bristol, CT. With Gloria leading the way, the boys take a casual road trip to the ESPN campus... so that our famous che...

Ep 32 - Return to Carl's Creepy Cabin

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We begin with a drive in the rain... as Opie and Carl have a phone conversation. They discuss football, women, parents, divorce, work, and other guy s...

Ep 31 - No Static at All

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Come along for a NYC stroll with Opie and Carl... as they make their way over to the new Westwood One Podcast Network studio! As Gregg said from the s...

Ep 30 - Sunny Afternoon

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For his 30th episode, Opie visits with comic, Des Bishop! They talk about his time in China, the #metoo movement, Louie C.K., learning to speak Chines...

Ep 29 - Dying While Petting Kittens

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"I've Mcfallen!" If this phrase comes to mind, then you know our special guest for this episode. Opie visits with his pal and funny lady, Kelley Lynn!...