

Opie Radio
Opie Radio
Opie has been synonymous with irreverent and hilarious radio for decades. Opie has come a long way from his shock jock days and his talent as a curator of captivating conversation is undeniable. Opie Radio is a blend of current events, comedy, and talking to real, everyday people. Helping Opie entertain and inform are close friends that have been part his orbit for decades. It’s Unfiltered, Funny, and FREE! Opie Radio is the original podcast for discovering new comics, varying viewpoints and hilarious commentary. Join Opie, a radio legend turned podcasting powerhouse, for Opie Radio, a live comedy podcast with weekly episodes at Gebhards Beer Culture on NYC’s Upper West Side. Expect unfiltered laughs, current events, and pop culture rants with rising comedians, industry insiders, and local NYC characters. From craft beer chats to hilarious stand-up commentary, Opie and his crew deliver a fresh, irreverent take every episode. It’s funny, free, and always engaging! Subscribe now for daily episodes and join the live fun at Gebhards! #ComedyPodcast #NYCPodcast #OpieRadio #LivePodcast
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Sep 16, 2025 • 52min
Tom Brady comes out of retirement and why I wore belts
Dive into the madness with Opie and Ron the Waiter on the Opie Radio podcast! From awkward puberty tales and Tom Brady’s fake-out retirement to the infamous Homeless Charlie radio scandal that pissed off Al Sharpton, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and shocks. They riff on NFL drama, alien conspiracies, and why Wheat Thins are banned in Europe. Expect raw, unfiltered chaos that’ll keep you hooked! Subscribe to Opie Radio wherever you get your podcasts for more wild stories.

Sep 15, 2025 • 44min
Self-Amputation and Lonely Ned
Buckle up for an unhinged ride on the Opie Radio podcast! This episode dives into jaw-dropping stories, from a UK surgeon's shocking self-amputation scam to a doctor's scandalous mid-surgery escapade. Opie riffs on everything from Travis Kelce's social media drama to a mysterious comet potentially crashing into Mars. With raw humor, personal anecdotes, and a touch of chaos—plus Opie's take on Trump, the Emmys, and a lonely left-handed snail named Ned—this is the podcast that'll leave you laughing, shocked, and ready for more. Subscribe now for your dose of unfiltered madness!

Sep 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
Blackberry Smoke LIVE - Best and Last Year of Radio
Blackberry Smoke plays LIVE, Jim Florentine and Vic Henley 3/27The final year of my radio journey holds a special place in my heart, made even more poignant by the loss of my cherished friends, Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley. Reflecting on that time, I rediscovered the pure passion and exhilaration that drew me to radio in the first place. Amidst the chaos and challenges, we found endless moments of hilarity and camaraderie. Alongside Carl, Vic, and Sherrod Small, we shared unforgettable experiences both on and off the airwaves, our tight-knit bond shining through every episode. That year also marked Carl Ruiz's meteoric rise to stardom, inspiring me to launch the Opie Radio podcast with him. I'm immensely grateful to Erock, Clubsoda Kenny, Paul, and Louis for joining us on this wild ride. Get ready to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions—the highs, the lows, and the laugh-out-loud moments—that defined my last year in radio.

Sep 12, 2025 • 45min
RIP Charlie Kirk
In this raw and emotional episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Opie broadcasts live from New York City on the morning after a heavy September 11th, marked by the lingering sorrow of the anniversary and the shocking assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. Opie dives into the deep political divide in America, lamenting the loss of civil discourse and the inability to find common ground. He critiques the media’s role in fueling polarization, reflects on the desensitization to violence in the digital age, and questions the suspicious circumstances surrounding Kirk’s death. Shifting gears, Opie also explores recent UFO revelations, pondering humanity’s place in the universe and whether aliens are just passing by our "primitive" planet. From heartfelt calls for unity to lighter moments about the San Gennaro Festival, this episode is a rollercoaster of frustration, hope, and a yearning for simpler times when debates ended with a beer. Join Opie as he grapples with America’s current state and looks for a path forward.

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 6min
Alien Probes and Ducati Barbie - Live at Gebhards
Dive into the wild, unfiltered energy of a livestream from Gephart's Beer Culture in NYC, where bar owner Matt, comedian Chris Ferretti, and larger-than-life locals Terrell and Daisy (aka Ducati Barbie) trade crude jokes, personal stories, and cosmic conspiracies. From gripes about street paving dust to debates over a Phillies game ball-snatching controversy, the crew veers into tales of kleptomaniac mothers, Rochester ghetto parties, and psychedelic visions of the Big Bang. Terrell’s Samuel L. Jackson-style roasts and Daisy’s freestyle dance moves collide with discussions of “3i Atlas,” a mysterious alien object, and the Hofbrau Dunkle beer of the week. This raw, hilarious, and slightly unhinged podcast captures the heart of NYC barroom banter, blending local chaos, family dysfunction, and extraterrestrial speculation in a whirlwind of laughter and profanity.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 45min
Gary Busey Unplugged: From Motorcycle Crashes to Cosmic Truths
As promised the time I talked to Hollywood legend Gary Busey from a few years back.Join Opie for an electrifying episode of the Opie Radio podcast, live from Times Square, featuring the one and only Hollywood legend Gary Busey! Dive into a wild ride through Gary's life—his near-fatal 1988 motorcycle accident, out-of-body experiences, and battles with addiction. From his iconic roles in Buddy Holly Story and Lethal Weapon to bizarre tales like snorting coke off his dog and a fraternity prank involving geese, Gary holds nothing back. With his wife Stephanie by his side, he shares profound insights from his book Buseyisms, blending spirituality, humor, and raw honesty. Don’t miss this unforgettable conversation filled with laughter, wisdom, and a touch of Busey’s signature madness!

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 31min
Howard Stern Pranks the World
In this hilarious and wild episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Opie is joined by the one and only comedian Ron the Waiter for a no-holds-barred conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic, absurd, and thought-provoking. The duo dives into a whirlwind of topics, starting with Howard Stern’s epic prank on the world alongside Andy Cohen, leaving listeners in stitches. Ron spills the beans on his beer-fueled misadventures stumbling home from Coney Island, while Opie recounts the infamous moment when Erock nearly met his maker on the Opie and Anthony Show. TThere's uirky behind-the-scenes stories from the Opie and Anthony era. The conversation takes a wild turn with a Trump birthday note to Epstein, the 3i Atlas asteroid zooming past Earth, and The Simpsons’ eerie knack for predicting the future. Opie confesses his love-hate relationship with math, and the pair marvel at how Supertramp’s album cover seemingly foreshadowed 9/11. Ron drops a mind-bending theory about humans’ connection to psychedelics, Opie also touches on a failed attempt to have a heart-to-heart with Howard Stern to clear the air. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of laughs, nostalgia, and cosmic musings in this unmissable episode!

Sep 8, 2025 • 38min
The Conjoined Twins had a BABY
Opie’s back with a fired-up episode of the Opie Radio podcast, running on fumes after an epic Bills vs. Ravens comeback that kept him up all night! He dives into the weekend’s chaos: a Philly Karen snatching a kid’s home run ball, Trump’s Altoid (or Adderall?) moment at the U.S. Open, and the mind-boggling news about conjoined twins Abby and Brittany becoming moms. From New York’s skyrocketing rents crushing small businesses to Governor Christie’s latest blunder, Opie’s got opinions, laughs, and a few rants. Plus, he shouts out his other podcast, Opie and Carl, keeping Carl Ruiz’s legacy alive. Tune in for a raw, unfiltered take on sports, news, and the absurd!

Sep 6, 2025 • 1h 14min
Jim Florentine and his donut tire - Best and Last Year of Radio
Jim Florentine Vic Henley 3/27Join Opie with comedians Vic Henley and Jim Florentine for a hilarious and unfiltered episode! The trio dives into U2’s Achtung Baby turning 25, sharing tour stories and Bono’s antics. They react to Kanye West’s Trump comments, debate the Starbucks meltdown over a Trump voter’s coffee delay, and laugh about parenting mishaps in public. From flat tires in Manhattan to celebrity photo gripes, this episode is packed with rants, laughs, and classic rock nostalgia. The final year of my radio journey holds a special place in my heart, made even more poignant by the loss of my cherished friends, Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley. Reflecting on that time, I rediscovered the pure passion and exhilaration that drew me to radio in the first place. Amidst the chaos and challenges, we found endless moments of hilarity and camaraderie. Alongside Carl, Vic, and Sherrod Small, we shared unforgettable experiences both on and off the airwaves, our tight-knit bond shining through every episode. That year also marked Carl Ruiz's meteoric rise to stardom, inspiring me to launch the Opie Radio podcast with him. I'm immensely grateful to Erock, Clubsoda Kenny, Paul, and Louis for joining us on this wild ride. Get ready to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions—the highs, the lows, and the laugh-out-loud moments—that defined my last year in radio.

Sep 5, 2025 • 57min
Howard Stern is Hurtin
In this hilarious and raw podcast episode, Opie and comedian Chris Ferretti dive into a chaotic mix of personal anecdotes and rants about horror movies. From a childhood filled with questionable parenting—like smoking cigarettes at nine and dodging ice cubes thrown by mom—to absurd family vacations at a creepy, inherited Catskills property where someone died in a fire, the stories are as wild as they are relatable. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the absurdity of horror movie tropes, poking fun at predictable jump scares, clueless characters, and the questionable life choices in films like The Shining and The Conjuring. They also touch on a bizarre real-life tale of a racist werewolf at a Universal Studios haunted house. Packed with dark humor, nostalgic rants, and a healthy dose of disdain for adults who love Disney, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and unfiltered storytelling. Catch it on Opie Radio or follow Chris Ferretti on socials for more!