Opie Radio

Opie Radio

Opie Radio: Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic. From the heart of New York City, legendary broadcaster Opie brings his signature "no-filter" energy to the podcast world. Moving beyond the constraints of traditional media, Opie Radio is a daily dive into the chaos of NYC, the evolving comedy landscape, and the raw truth behind the headlines.Whether he’s riffing on the absurdity of the Upper West Side, breaking down the entertainment industry, or sharing high-stakes stories from the trenches of radio history, Opie delivers a high-energy experience that is part commentary, part storytelling, and 100% authentic. Subscribe for daily episodes featuring deep dives into stand-up comedy, street-level New York observations, and the legendary archives that defined an era of broadcasting. Join the community: Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/opieradio Follow the madness on TikTok/Instagram: OpieRadio New episodes drop every day Keywords: Opie and Anthony, O&A, Bill Burr, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Chris Distefano, Artie Lange, Carl Ruiz, Radio History, Comedy

Episodes

May 6, 2026 65 mins
​"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 that perfectly captures the raw, unfiltered chemistry of this era.
​We’re diving deep into the archives to bring you the stories that defined the "Last Year." From the absurdity of bringi...
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​Rudy Giuliani was literally given his Last Rites, but he clearly wasn’t ready to go. Opie and Ron the Waiter react to Rudy’s miraculous "bounce back" off the ventilator and the sheer New York defiance it takes to tell a priest "not today."
​We also break down the 2026 Met Gala, where the "Costume Art" theme turned the red carpet into a high-fashion fever dream. From A-listers dressed as literal mannequins to the historic debut of A...
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​The world is getting weirder, and Opie is here to keep score. In today’s episode, we are joined by Comedian Tony P to break down the terrifying news of a Hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius. We discuss the symptoms, the rodent connection, and why anyone still pays thousands of dollars to be trapped at sea with a "mouse virus."
​Then, we dive into the bizarre story of the "Tape Cleaner King," an Austin man w...
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​The JPMorgan lawsuit is rocking Wall Street, and we have the unhinged details. From the "brown boy" racial slurs to the alleged "corporate dominatrix" behavior of Lorna Hajdini—we break down the quotes that have the banking world stunned.
​Also in today’s episode:
​The Dog Track Degenerate: Ron the Waiter remembers his mom betting the Greyhounds in New Hampshire. Plus, Opie explains why "rescued" Greyhounds living in tiny NYC apartm...
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Did New York City really shut down for a stuffed animal? Opie and Ron the Waiter dive into the absurdity of King Charles’ visit to NYC, where the "Royal work" consisted of planting salad in Harlem and donating a Roo doll to a library. Was it worth the gridlock?
​Plus, a reality check on the "disgusting" state of NYC sidewalks after the winter thaw. Why are New Yorkers so bad at being dog owners? We also look at the rise of the machi...
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Opie and Ron the Waiter break down the hypocrisy of the Trump/Kimmel "widow joke" feud and King Charles’ useless "nodding tour" through NYC.

The Double Standard: Trump wants Kimmel fired for a joke he ended up making himself.
​Royal Weirdness: The White House beehive and Charles' "fish out of water" visit to Harlem.
​Legacy: Remembering the "corny" tactics of Al Sharpton and Ron's amazing review of the Patrice O’Neal benefit for Patr...
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​Is comedy officially under investigation? Today, Opie dives deep into the high-stakes feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump. Following a literal security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trumps are demanding Kimmel be fired over his "Expectant Widow" joke. Opie breaks down why you have to protect the First Amendment—even for people you don’t like—and calls out the "spineless" corporations that refuse to b...
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner turned into an evacuation, but the real mystery is why Oz the Mentalist didn't see it coming. While he was busy with parlor tricks, the room was in a frenzy—leaving Dana White to show everyone what "not ducking" looks like, while RFK Jr. accidentally left Cheryl Hines in the dust.
​Plus, comedian Tony P joins to talk about the "Survival Years" of our childhood. From the "Lamppost Curfew" to the...
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​Opie, Ron the Waiter, and Tony P tackle the "Wild West" in Midtown, the "Showtime" performers hijacking the subway, and why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a sanitized mess. Plus: lavender pastry crimes and the top 5 guitar solos.
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April 23, 2026 66 mins
​The "Surveillance" is Real.
Opie and Ron the Waiter break down the Brooklyn lawsuit against JetBlue for "Surveillance Pricing." Are they tracking your cookies to spike your flight price in real-time?

The High-Speed Salmon.
New studies show European salmon are literally tweaking on river-water cocaine. Plus, the "Ozempic Divorce" trend—why rapid weight loss is causing a spike in marriage filings.

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​UK Smoking Ban: The law t...
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*** Organizing my content. Best Last Year of Radio is now it's own separate podcast called Opie: Final Mic Drop https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opie-final-mic-drop/id1893190444 Going chroilogically through my last year of radio ***

Carl Ruiz is facing his greatest nightmare: a family road trip. In this classic segment from the final year at SiriusXM, Carl prepares for the legendary Memphis in May BBQ festival, only to realize ...
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We start with a classic Opie rant: explaining the high-velocity "muscling out meatballs" and why they’re like t-shirt guns at a sporting event. Then, we dive into the political storm with comedian Ron Barba, the man behind the "MAGA for Mamdani" movement.​We break down the anti-establishment energy shared by both Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bases, why Trump’s ability to "trigger" people is his greatest comedic asset, and the r...
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​Spring in New York City has officially turned into a Pollen Apocalypse. Between the "Triple Bloom" and Thunderstorm Asthma, humans are struggling to breathe—meanwhile, a humanoid robot in China just crushed the half-marathon world record in 50 minutes. Is the human race officially obsolete?​

Inside this episode:
  • Robot Overlords: Breaking down the "Lightning" robot’s insane 13.1-mile run.
  • The NYC Sneeze-Fest: Why the Saharan dus...
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April 20, 2026 58 mins
​Comedian Tony P joins the show to discuss why he’s accidentally "swinger bait" in Florida and the absolute nightmare of his latest vacation. We also deep dive into the 2026 World Cup price gouging at MetLife Stadium—from $150 train rides to the $255 parking "deals."​Highlights:
  • World Cup Chaos: Why FIFA told Chuck Schumer to kick rocks while fans face $10,000 tickets.
  • Albert the Alligator: After 34 years, Tony Cavallaro offici...
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Learning about Bob Marley and trashing Bill Maher as we wait for Warren Haynes to play a couple of songs for us.  Sometimes Opie gets a little action on his leg and talks about the crazy behind the scenes when Opie and Anthony first started at WNEW in nyc. Steve Harvey is a D*CK! A great David Letterman story Also in studio Carl Ruiz and Sherrod Small! 5/11
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Opie interviews Roger Stone and nothing his off limits. Lots of great inside Trump stuff. Also in studio Carl Ruiz and Sherrod Small

​Recorded during the final year at SiriusXM, Roger Stone joins Opie to break down the "inside stuff" from the original Trump election. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the political strategy and private stories that shaped history.​

Keywords: Roger Stone, Donald Trump, Opie Radio, Political Sec...
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April 17, 2026 75 mins
​Well, well, well, we are BACK. 500 feet above the pavement in NYC after a detox way out east on Long Island. It is F U Friday and we are joined by the legendary Ron the Waiter and Comedian Tony P (calling in from the lawless state of Florida).​We thought we’d heard it all, but Opie is officially floored by the absolute insanity of RFK Jr.’s animal obsession. Forget the bear cub; we dive deep into the newly resurfaced story of how ...
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Opie is out east on Long Island overlooking the ocean for a high-energy session with comedian Ron the Waiter and Chris (Fish Guy Photos).​We kick things off with the rare "Corpse Flower" bloom—why does nature produce something that smells like a rotting carcass, and why are people lining up to sniff it? Then, the Great Pool Debate: Ron has no fear of public pool water, while Opie remains rightfully disgusted by the "human soup."​T...
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​It’s Tax Day, and Opie is officially ditching the human touch for AI tax prep. He breaks down why a computer algorithm is a massive upgrade from his former accountant—a guy who operated out of the back of a strip club and insisted on wearing a clown nose while filing legal documents to the IRS.​In the studio, comedy legend Al Lubel explains why he is actively protesting Stephen Colbert outside his own theater after a late-night bo...
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​After 4 days off, Opie and Ron the Waiter are back to tackle a world gone sideways. Donald Trump claims that viral photo of him looking like Jesus was actually him as a "Red Cross worker"—we aren't buying the excuse, but we’re definitely riffing on the absurdity. Plus, we look at the failed ceasefires, why politicians are too busy "hooking up" in D.C. to get anything done, and the strange beef with Pope Leo.​

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