Join Carl Ruiz on a hilarious solo adventure from California as he ropes in beer expert Ben Perry to demystify pilsners—the crisp, underrated lagers from the Czech Republic that cleanse your palate like nothing else. From tasting classics like Mama's Little Yella Pils to debating German vs. Czech styles with irreverent banter about tattoos, Warriors gear, and passing out in urinals, discover why these low-ABV beers are perfect for boilermakers and foodies alike. Whether you're a craft beer snob or just love a refreshing sip, this episode reveals the surprising heritage and simplicity that make pilsners an everyday hero in a world of overcomplicated brews.


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Carl just touched down from Miami after throwing the party of the century: his Grandma’s 90th birthday bash. What was supposed to be a classy, heartwarming family celebration quickly turned into a full-blown circus, and Carl has zero chill left when it comes to his relatives.Fresh off the plane and still smelling like Cuban cigars and regret, Carl unleashes an all-time rant, roasting every single family member who dared show their face including his bow tie wearing brother.No one is safe. Carl names names, spills tea hotter than South Beach asphalt, and delivers the most savage, unfiltered family takedown you’ll hear all year. If you’ve ever survived a dysfunctional family function, this episode will have you screaming “YUP” in your car.Hilarious, chaotic, and 100% real family drama – only on Opie and Cal. Buckle up.

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Tears flow when Opie remembers burying his brother’s dog on a freezing night, then absolute chaos erupts as Carl tells the legendary story of his chocolate Lab Max hijacking a UPS truck and devouring dozens of packages while the driver begs for mercy. Vic Henley goes nuclear over Alabama white sauce betrayal, Sherrod drops Chinatown bus nightmares, and the boys prove why this crew still brings the most unhinged, heartfelt, laugh-till-you-cry comedy chaos on earth. Hit play and thank us later — you’ll never look at barbecue sauce or delivery drivers the same way again.


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One birthday dinner at Butter spirals into legendary chaos: Sherrod nearly fights a jealous husband while the wife sculpts his face in butter and begs for more, Nick Solaris terrorizes the kitchen sending back $300 steaks, Texas groupies light joints in their bras—and then Carl Ruiz breaks down crying over the chocolate Lab he lost in the divorce. Raw, hilarious, heartbreaking Opie Radio gold with Carl Ruiz, Sherrod Small, and Vic Henley. Hit play…you’ll laugh, you’ll wince, you might tear up.


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Opie finally tells the full bat-shit story of the “healing” shaman his wife brought home after he got fired — tribal drums, Reiki, wooden jewelry, and a mystery Peruvian powder blown up both nostrils that lit his entire body on fire and had him vomiting like The Exorcist. Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small lose their minds laughing while roasting the hell out of him. Raw, unfiltered comedy gold from the first post-Sirius reunion of the whole crew — you’ll never look at yoga bros the same way again.


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Opie finally lets Vic Henley near his building (but not inside — baby steps!). What follows is a classic NYC ramble through Central Park: insurance scams, family churches that dodge sales tax, topless 70-year-old sunbathers, dead-fish conspiracy theories, and a dive-bar soccer fan getting 86’d by an 80-year-old bartender named Poncho. They pick up Carl from a smoky bar fight, dodge the Dakota ghosts, and cliffhanger into Gebhards with Sherrod and Nick Salera for Larson Lager and Al Capone bourbon. Just another day in the Opie & Carl universe — no castles, just castle-like buildings and a whole lotta bullshit.

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Opie and Carl hit the scorching NYC streets for a chaotic reunion mission: wrangle Vic Henley for the first post-firing O&A crew podcast at Gebhards. Along the way—hot dogs at Gray’s Papaya (mustard vs. sauerkraut wars), Matt Farah’s savage intro roasting Carl’s “Silicon Valley nerds bang dimes” delusion, Carl’s Food-Network-fueled first-date explosion (“like putting a monkey in a bathroom with a shotgun”), pregnant-fetish confessions, tattoo no-go zones, papaya-drink sabotage, and near-brawls with soup-wielding OGs. Zero filter, 100 % unhinged summer vibes.

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Opie confesses his sexy-older-therapist obsession while Carl brags about 57-year-old sugar-mama convertible hookups. The duo unpack introvert struggles, mentally-ill moms, disowning family for sanity, and the wedding where the bride demanded divorce on the big day. From HR betrayals to Navy SEAL pranks, they spill raw, unfiltered life—complete with sidewalk smokes, hill-climbing rants, and a recorder that dies right when the therapy session gets real. Real talk, zero filter, battery life sold separately.


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Join Opie and Carl Ruiz for a wild ride through New York City in this hilarious and heartfelt episode of the Opie Radio podcast! Recorded on a humid summer day by the Hudson River, the duo dives into everything from overreacting to high school kids, dodging rogue cyclists, and debating global warming with a side of nerd-bashing. Carl shares a raw story about closing his beloved restaurant, Marie, while Opie opens up about the unjust SiriusXM firing and the real drama behind the Opie and Anthony breakup. From barking dogs to Sully’s miracle landing, this episode is packed with laughs, rants, and unfiltered takes on life, radio, and karma. Grab a beer and tune in for a classic Opie and Carl hang!


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In this raucous episode of the Opie and Carl podcast, the guys wrap up their epic hang at the Big Apple Barbecue with Carl's hillbilly crew. From Nick Solaris' loudmouth critiques to the Fox Brothers' smoked baloney mastery, the episode is packed with Southern charm, bourbon-fueled chaos, and barbecue wisdom. Sam Jones and Pat Martin bring whole hog expertise and karaoke heartbreak, while Billy Durney nurses his wounds over stolen trucks and pineapple-juiced Adidas. Expect CB radio tales, redneck ghost stories, and a whole lot of ratchet jawing in this smokin’ good time!


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