
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||

Carl’s off playing Food Network star, so Opie ditches Manhattan for a sweaty Brooklyn stroll with Chris Distefano… and immediately runs into Yannis. What follows is pure chaos: $8 smoothie flirting, American-flag purity tests, limp-dick philosophy, h... more
Opie survives 2.5 hours of traffic hell, nearly pees in a Gatorade bottle, and storms Chris Distefano’s brand-new (completely empty, aggressively gray) Bay Ridge apartment. Cue the classic Islanders edible meltdown story, a smoothie-shop flirt missio... more
Stacy brought in the moonshine, so you know things got off the rails fast. Opie joined by the legendary Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small for an afternoon of pure, unfiltered comedy.We’re drinking "shine," laughing our asses off, and roasting... more
A heartfelt tribute to Gary of Ubon's Barbecue, the legendary pitmaster, storyteller, and friend of the show. Hear his hilarious jokes, wild stories, and that unforgettable blues singing. The comedy world lost a real one.
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Opie and Carl was a magical team up and when Vic joined it was even better! Highly recommend the second listen to this GOLD!
Funny & bittersweet the second time❤️
I remember listening to all of the episodes when they were first released on the Opie Radio podcast. Good times!
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
I’m here because Lamb chop mentioned in his live show. I will remember Carl’s advice always be closing.
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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. Dr. Ian Smith
2. Mark Normand
3. Sean Donnelly
4. Theo Von
5. Carl Ruiz
6. Tim Sabian
7. Dr. Janice Presser
8. DL Ugly
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