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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 13, 2018 • 1h 31min
Ep 30 - Sunny Afternoon
For his 30th episode, Opie visits with comic, Des Bishop! They talk about his time in China, the #metoo movement, Louie C.K., learning to speak Chinese, doing stand-up, Westhampton, Long Island, and his time in Ireland. Thanks to https://www.nhtsa.gov Find Des here: https://twitter.com/Desbishop http://www.desbishop.net
Aug 9, 2018 • 1h 19min
Ep 29 - Dying While Petting Kittens
"I've Mcfallen!" If this phrase comes to mind, then you know our special guest for this episode. Opie visits with his pal and funny lady, Kelley Lynn! She's written a book that you really need to check out in the link below... along with the other links! On a park bench in NYC, they discuss death, comedy, going viral on youtube, and kittens.They actually discuss lots more but, let's not give it all away. Just listen to this very special episode of Opie Radio! You'll laugh as your heart breaks. Kelley Lynn Links: Her awesome book- http://a.co/16NysI5 https://twitter.com/kelleyiskelley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3YzNeRPqLg https://www.youtube.com/user/kelleyfunnylady Thanks to our great sponsor! https://www.talkspace.com/opie
Aug 6, 2018 • 2h 20min
Ep 28 - Philly: Topping out at 71 MPH
Opie and Carl hang with a real-life airplane repo man! Ken Cage joins the show (from TV's Airplane Repo) for talk about his life, work, and anything Opie throws at him. Then our host jumps into Carl's car for a ride back home... with a special stop along the way! We even include bonus material from The Podcast Movement! https://twitter.com/KenCageRepo Thanks to our new sponsors! https://www.getquip.com/affiliate?affiliate=opie&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=opie https://tryomax.com/opie
Aug 2, 2018 • 1h 45min
Ep 27 - Headhunting in Philadelphia
For his 27th episode, Opie heads to the 2018 Podcast Movement in the city of brotherly love! We search for The Mad Cuban, talk with Tim Sabean, Chef Brian Duffy, a hotel maid, a legendary Philly DJ, Stuntbrain, and even a pithy barmaid! Of course, we also get to listen in on the most popular podcasting panel that took place over the course of the event. Opie was the featured guest... with Carl and Tim. Yo, Sabean! You did it! https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://twitter.com/TimSabean https://twitter.com/stuntbrain https://twitter.com/chefbriduff https://twitter.com/rdmathers http://joeysalvia.com
Jul 30, 2018 • 1h 18min
Ep 26 - Nantucket Extras: Stop Playing with Your Pud!
On this episode, we wrap up our series from Nantucket with a few extras. We get to hear what Carl and Opie had for breakfast, they talk eagles, Steven Wright, and Opie visits with Vic Henley for an Evel Knievel exchange, soccer talk, Sherrod Small, rich people, what to do with this terrycloth hoodie... and a few tales "about last night". Thanks to our sponsor! https://www.talkspace.com/opie
Jul 26, 2018 • 1h 5min
Ep 25 - Live from Nantucket Dreamland Theater!
In this second installment from our adventures on Nantucket, Opie, Carl, Sherrod, and VIc take the stage at Nantucket Dreamland Theater! In top-form, they improvise a performance that includes tales of their most recent escapades on the island, invite a few audience members to join them for the fun, and drop a bunch of one-liners along the way with hints or references to current events, society, and pop culture. Unplanned, uncensored, and unbelievably entertaining! Thanks to our NEW sponsor... Helix Sleep! https://helixsleep.com/opie https://opieradio.com https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://twitter.com/VicHenley https://twitter.com/Sherrod_Small https://www.smallworldcomedy.com https://twitter.com/googontheroad https://twitter.com/joeysalvia
Jul 23, 2018 • 1h 20min
Ep 24 - The Wheels are Off in Nantucket
Opie lands in Nantucket to meet up with Sherrod Small and Vic Henley. They talk hydrangea (yes, they actually do), small planes, rich people, the Cuban's escapdes, after party-life, the 2018 Nantucket Comedy Festival, and even chat with, Ron White. Not long after, they catch-up with Chef Carl Ruiz, and the party goes to 11! It's a slice of life kind of episode... as the boys take you along for the fun on the tiny island off Cape Cod. Thanks to our sponsor: https://www.talkspace.com/opie https://twitter.com/Sherrod_Small https://twitter.com/VicHenley https://twitter.com/carlruiz https://twitter.com/Ron_White Gloria! https://twitter.com/googontheroad
Jul 19, 2018 • 1h 41min
Ep 23 - Your Mother!
Opie kicks off ep 23 by touching base with The Cuban, who's now invaded Nantucket! They discuss Carl's escapades thus far as our host makes his way through Staten Island to the home of comedian/actor, Mike Bocchetti. Once inside our guest's house, you'll get a tour, meet Tony (Mike's brother and breakout star of this episode), his friend, Sal, the family dog, and Mike's wonderful mother. Opie's new producer, Mike Safo, also tags along for this episode... with no regard to the recording process. They eat. They talk. Sal Coladonato asks Gregg a few questions about his O&A days. Very revealing stuff. It's a real slice of life podcast! Recorded, mixed, scored, and mastered in full "on the go" stereophonic sound! A big thank you to our guests for their contributions to this episode! Follow: Mike Bocchetti: https://twitter.com/MIKEBOCCHETTI Chef Carl: https://twitter.com/carlruiz Sal Coladonato: https://twitter.com/salcolacomedy The Slant (podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5P77p3NZQ0 Mike Safo: https://twitter.com/MikeSafo Joey Salvia: https://twitter.com/joeysalvia
Jul 16, 2018 • 1h 18min
Ep 22 - "Awakened" with Murr, from Impractical Jokers
Opie takes a walk through Times Square to interview, James Murray (Author of Awakened - A Novel and host from TV's Impractical Jokers). Along the way he meets a film-maker, smells a lot of weed, stops to watch a guy play buckets, and gives a rapper a chance to be heard by his listeners. He finally makes his way to Jack Dempsey's in NYC to meet up with Murr. They discuss manscaping, waxing, getting his big break, how his book came about, fruity cocktails, and NYC urban legends. We even get to meet one of our newest Westwood One Podcast Network producers, Mike. Thanks to our new sponsor! https://www.talkspace.com/opie Follow Murr and his new book series! https://twitter.com/jamessmurray https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Novel-James-S-Murray-ebook/dp/B072BFJCZY Thanks to Demseys: http://www.jackdemseys.com Mike Safo: https://twitter.com/MikeSafo Joey Salvia: http://www.joeysalvia.com
Jul 12, 2018 • 1h 55min
Ep 21 - Yachtcast "Lightning Crashes"
The voyage continues with Opie, Carl,and Matt Farah from, The Smoking Tire, talking the Tesla, those so called... self-driving cars, Carl confessing to crushing high school girls... while he was still in high school...of course... and Opie making an excuse to do a podcast so he could actually go fishing. As waves start to threaten on the Long Island Sound.... the wind rears it's ugly head.... as the boys talk about Elon Musk's hot mom. Springsteen, Little Steven on The Sopranos, the late-great... Patrese O neil, Amanda, Politics, and the interesting world of watches, all while drinking zima.... and operating an expensive vehicle on the water... and under the influence! Thanks to our new sponsor! https://www.talkspace.com/opie
