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New York City
Carl Ruiz
Food Network
Nantucket
Belgian Chocolate
Guy Fieri
Comedy
The Record Company
Barbecue
Shaman
California
New Jersey
Bay Ridge
Cookbooks
Recipes
Cooking Techniques
Chocolate Quality
Peruvian Dust
Colonel Bruce Hampton
Ubon's Barbecue

​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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Latest Episodes

Carl’s off living the Food Network life, so Opie does what he does best: hits the streets of Bay Ridge with Yannis Pappas while Chris Distefano sits in the chair getting a haircut. What follows is pure walking-around chaos — ice coffee runs, emergenc... more

While Carl Ruiz is off living his best Food Network life, Opie hits the streets of Brooklyn with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas… and somehow ends up getting a haircut in the most old-school Bay Ridge barbershop imaginable. Expect pure chaos: a nei... more

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​"You have to let it fester."

​Welcome back to a heavy-hitting episode from the Best of the Last Year of Radio series. Opie is joined in-studio by the late, great Carl Ruiz and the hilarious Sherrod Small and boxing legend Gerry Cooney for a session ... more

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Stacy shows up with enough booze and Benton’s ham to start a small war, Vic gets emotional over Alabama barbecue, Carl nearly throws hands over ice-cream sandwiches, and the whole studio turns into a drunken food orgy while they roast Comey, Putin’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Yannis Pappas
Guest comedian, on-location discussions in Bay Ridge
Comedian
Episode: Smoothies & Prostate Finger Talk w/ Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas
Chris Distefano
Guest comedian, contributor to on-location banter and stories
Comedian
Episode: Smoothies & Prostate Finger Talk w/ Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas
Dr. Ian Smith
physician, author of Blast the Sugar Out
Drexel? (mentioned Dartmouth/Chicago; author of Blast the Sugar Out)
Episode: Carl Eats SUGAR As Doctor Warns Him He'll Die Early w/ Mark Normand
Mark Normand
Comedian
Stand-up comedy circuit
Episode: Carl Eats SUGAR As Doctor Warns Him He'll Die Early w/ Mark Normand
Sean Donnelly
Comedian
Stand-up
Episode: Carl Eats SUGAR As Doctor Warns Him He'll Die Early w/ Mark Normand
Sherrod Small
Guest participant, comedian/actor
Self/guest on show
Episode: Old Ghosts & Exploding Cats
Theo Von
Comedian and podcast guest
Self-employed
Episode: Carl Ruiz’s Derby Disaster w/ Theo Von
Carl Ruiz
Food Network star, known as the Cuban Elvis
Self/Friend duo on the show
Episode: Opie Drives to Carl's Creepy Cabin: Raw Heart-to-Heart
Tim Sabian
Senior Vice President of Digital Content at Westwood One
Westwood One
Episode: The Art of Storytelling: Opie & Carl at Podcast Movement 2018 (Full Panel)

Hosts

Opie
Host of the show, introduces segments and guides conversations; central voice in driving on-location banter and storytelling.
Carl Ruiz
Co-host, chef and media personality; contributes culinary storytelling, on-location banter, and vivid life anecdotes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • RUIZZING

    Opie and Carl was a magical team up and when Vic joined it was even better! Highly recommend the second listen to this GOLD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plogan1468
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

Listeners Say

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The show is seen as a refreshing throwback to classic radio banter with modern street-level energy.
Appeal is strongest for long-time fans and newcomers who enjoy candid, unscripted conversations over polished interviews.
Fans praise the unfiltered chemistry and raw humor between Opie and Carl.
Listeners value the on-location storytelling and behind-the-scenes food world anecdotes.

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Talking Points

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?

This show leans into raw, on-location banter and long-running chemistry between two longtime radio personalities. Episodes mix chaotic street-level storytelling from New York City with backstage food industry anecdotes, candid personal stories, and blunt humor. Guests span celebrities from the culinary/media world and industry insiders, delivering memoir-style insights, practical storytelling tips, and unabashed takes on fame, culture, and media. Noteworthy is the unfiltered, unscripted vibe—often moving from funny bits to heartfelt moments—and the ability to pivot between pop culture riffs and street-level experiences. The format is likely to appeal to fans of candid conversations, nostalgia for old-school radio, and listeners who enjoy fo... more

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Recent guests on Opie & Carl include:

1. Yannis Pappas
2. Chris Distefano
3. Dr. Ian Smith
4. Mark Normand
5. Sean Donnelly
6. Sherrod Small
7. Theo Von
8. Carl Ruiz

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