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Carl Ruiz
Food Network
Nantucket
Belgian Chocolate
New York City
Guy Fieri
The Record Company
Shaman
Barbecue
Comedy
California
New Jersey
Peruvian Dust
Cookbooks
Recipes
Cooking Techniques
Chocolate Quality
Philadelphia, United States
Grocery Games
Beer

​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 cob... more

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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 immediatel... more

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 sig... more

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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 rep... more

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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 o... more

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Recent Guests

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Conrad Thompson's partner on Something to Wrestle with; promoter of 83 Weeks
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Jerry Blavat
Philadelphia radio legend known as The Geator with the Heater
Radio personality, Philadelphia
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Rich Vos
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Artie Lang
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Hosts

Opie
Host of the show, introduces topics and guides the conversation
Carl Ruiz
Co-host and guest on many segments, driving lively exchanges

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Funny the first time

    Funny & bittersweet the second time❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camille from NJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining

    I remember listening to all of the episodes when they were first released on the Opie Radio podcast. Good times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuckyWolfie777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks opie

    Good morning lamb chop lol

    Never met carl…only listened to him on the pod but all the hours I listened to him I really feel like I knew the guy still blows my mind how fast and sudden he was gone.. so thanks opie for bringing Carl back…#ruizing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blessed905
    Canadaa year ago
  • JAAZZZ it up

    I’m here because Lamb chop mentioned in his live show. I will remember Carl’s advice always be closing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maddtis
    United Statesa year ago
  • 🤣🤣🤣🤣💯❤️

    5 stars , for me this was the new duo needed for the new times of radio needed,… miss the CuBan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vc mailman
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests consistently bring humor and diverse perspectives to conversations.
The dynamic between Opie and Carl (and frequent guests) delivers strong chemistry and memorable bits.
Stories from live events and on-location shoots are a standout draw for fans.
Listeners appreciate raw, unfiltered energy and rapid-fire banter.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Opie ROASTS Carl's Giant Chocolate Bar
Q: Did you really bring him a five-kilo brick of chocolate?
Yes, I did.
Opie ROASTS Carl's Giant Chocolate Bar
Q: How much does that cost?
It's a lot.
Roasted Birds Falling from Sky
Q: What's the best way to cook a duck?
Carl suggests scoring the duck and using boiling water to render the fat for crispy skin.
The Chef and The Spy
Q: How do you get into North Korea?
Lee Abbamonte described how it took him a while because initially, Americans weren't allowed entry, but he eventually got a visa through a British tour company and followed strict protocols once he arrived.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opie & Carl

What is Opie & Carl about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran hosts fuel uncensored, live-on-location conversations that blend streetwise humor with deep-dives into food, culture, and media. The banter often pivots around on-the-ground travel, pop culture commentary, and big personalities, with frequent guest comedians and notable food-network anecdotes fueling fast, chaotic, and highly anecdotal episodes. A standout vibe is the willingness to chase stories in real time—from Nantucket road trips to on-stage chaos—creating a raw, informal atmosphere that appeals to listeners who love unapologetic humor, food talk, and behind-the-scenes media stories. This collection likely showcases a consistent blend of roasts, high-energy banter, and candid storytelling that could attract fans of live rad... more

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1. Tim Sabian
2. Dr. Janice Presser
3. DL Ugly
4. Ken Cage
5. Bruce Prichard
6. Conrad Thompson
7. Jerry Blavat
8. Rich Vos

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