Opie & Carl

Carl's Fleetwood Mac Crush Text & Lady in Red Wedding Meltdown

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 reply. Carl tells the legendary story of his brother getting teary-eyed slow-dancing to 'Lady in Red,' almost ruining a double score at a wedding. Plus: white clam pizza debates that trigger Twitter warriors, one-hit wonder rabbit holes (Thompson Twins, Chris de Burgh, 99 Luftballons), hating on social media trolls, passing the Sandy Hook exit, Gloria’s mystery snacks.  Pure unfiltered guy talk, nostalgia, roasts, and highway stupidity. You’re riding shotgun. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Pitstop Pepe's Pizza & Gloria Chaotic Driving to ESPN!

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 one-hit wonders, motorcycle stories, and wild past antics. Carl breaks down why Pepe's coal-fired clam pizza is legendary (thin crispy crust, ocean-fresh clams, 100 years of history), and deals with crush texts and raincoat drama. Pure unfiltered buddy comedy, food talk, and real-talk vibes. If you love raw road trip chaos, killer food stories, and guy banter – this episode is a must! New Opie & Carl episodes drop regularly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

We Almost Run Out of Gas Chasing Gloria to ESPN!

Join Opie and Carl Ruiz on a laugh-out-loud road trip to Bristol, Connecticut for Carl's massive ESPN Fantasy Football chef gig! From nearly running out of gas while tailing Gloria (Carl's fiery assistant/chef) through rain and chaos, to nonstop banter about readers, Mac trucks, flat tires, and Cuban food adventures—this episode is pure unscripted comedy gold. Carl shares what it's really like inside the ESPN campus, wild stories with Tito Puente, Peter Luger cheeseburgers with Bill Durney, and his new crush. Plus Gloria joins for gas station gold, and the guys reflect on 20 years of radio friendship, self-sabotage, and single life freedom. If you love raw, chaotic buddy comedy, food talk, and real talk—hit play! New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and turn on notifications. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

US Almost Blew Up the Moon & They're coming for your town

Pre podcast episode from Opie's radio show The Moon, The Neighborhood Watch, and The Great "Fruit" Lie! What happens when a specific culture takes over an entire town? They fixed Carl's candy machine.  We dive deep into the fascinating world of the Hasidics—turns out, you can learn a lot about a culture while you’re just trying to satisfy a sweet tooth. Inside this episode: The School District Scam: Carl exposes how a "rich" neighborhood can afford massive sports complexes but can’t figure out air conditioning or decent school lunches. The Great Moon Plot: A look back at the time Russia and the USA actually considered nuking the moon. (Spoiler: We’re glad they didn't). The Vegetable Manifesto: Opie has had enough. It’s time to stop calling obvious vegetables "fruit" just to satisfy a technicality. Flat Earthers & Neighborhood Watches: Dealing with the "fringe" members of society, from people who think the world is a pancake to the heroes (or villains) of the local watch. It’s comedy, it’s chaos, and it’s the only place you’ll hear about peanut-throwing incidents and school lunch corruption in the same hour. Hit play and get the real story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Opie Returns to Carl’s Creepy Cabin… Carl Drops Divorce Bombs

Opie rolls up to Carl’s legendary Creepy Cabin in the mountains and immediately gets swarmed by the badass hounds. From there it’s non-stop: checking out Carl’s pro-level party layout (bedroom only for comfort, obviously), a frozen joint that won’t come out, moss-covered roof talk, and Carl’s wild story about his ladies-man dad and the Dominican tenant who kept the “rent tradition” alive. Also, the "Clean Kill": Why Carl decided to whistle and eat cotton candy while his marriage was imploding around him. The Mercedes Incident: Returning from a trip only to find out his car had been used as a down payment for a wagon he didn't want. The ESPN Road Trip: We prep for the drive to Bristol, Connecticut, with a mandatory pit stop at Pepe’s for the "best pizza in America." It’s a masterclass in surviving chaos with a smile and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle. Support: Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].