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Opie & Carl

Opie & Carl

By: Gregg "Opie" Hughes
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​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 cobblestones of Nantucket to the bars of the Upper West Side, join the Food Network star (known from Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games) and the broadcasting vet for a masterclass in riffing. No studios, no censors—just two friends, a microphone, and the "unstoppable energy" that defined an era of comedy.​What you’ll hear:
  • ​The Lost Radio Tapes: Opie unearths classic broadcasts and "Best and Last Year of Radio" sessions with Carl.
  • ​Street-Level Comedy: Raw audio recorded on location, capturing the chaos of NYC and life at 100mph.
  • ​Food & Friendship: Deep dives into culinary rants, "Always Be Closing" wisdom, and behind-the-scenes Food Network stories.
​Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Cuban Elvis or discovering the madness for the first time, this is Carl Ruiz at his loudest and most authentic.​New episodes weekly. Subscribe to join the celebration of a life lived for the laugh.​
Love ya, miss ya, Carl!

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Episodes
  • Insane Airplane Repo Stories & The One Armed Gal

    Insane Airplane Repo Stories & The One Armed Gal
    Apr 21 2026
    Live from the 2018 Podcast Movement in Philadelphia, Opie and Carl brutally roast the fake-happy podcasters, lanyard culture, and participation trophy mindset surrounding them.Then they’re joined by Airplane Repo star Ken Cage, who delivers wild, no-filter stories about repossessing $8 million yachts in the Bahamas, getting shot at on the river, stealing back fighter jets, dodging shovel attacks, and the crazy life of a Billion Dollar Repo Man.Plus: Opie’s legendary one-armed bathtub horror story, why Philly is the new old-school New York, and Carl’s signature spite-filled wisdom.If you love raw, unfiltered conversation and insane real-life stories, this episode delivers.


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    56 mins
  • Carl Ruiz vs. The Beach Boys | The Definitive Rant

    Carl Ruiz vs. The Beach Boys | The Definitive Rant
    Apr 17 2026
    *** PRE Podcast episode from SirusXM


    No one rants like the "Cuban Elvis." In this classic session, Carl Ruiz explains exactly why he "owns" the Beach Boys and why their sunshine-pop didn't stand a chance against his logic. Classic Carl at his funniest.


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Wrestling Secrets: Bruce Prichard & Conrad Thompson join the Madness

    Wrestling Secrets: Bruce Prichard & Conrad Thompson join the Madness
    Apr 13 2026
    What happens when the biggest names in wrestling podcasting meet the most disruptive chef in the world? Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson join Opie and Carl for legendary stories from the ring, the kitchen, and the road. A must-listen for wrestling and comedy fans alike.

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    35 mins
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