Opie Unfiltered: Unscripted, Unapologetic, Independent
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Welcome to Opie Unfiltered (formerly the Opie Radio Podcast). From the heart of New York City, legendary broadcaster Gregg "Opie" Hughes brings his signature "no-filter" energy to the podcast world, alongside crew regulars like Ron the Waiter and Tony P.
Moving beyond the constraints of traditional radio, this 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 city, sharing high-stakes stories from the trenches of radio history, or…
Opie Unfiltered delivers a chaotic, tangent-heavy episode anchored by three main segments that spiral into broader cultural commentary. The episode opens with Drake Maye's moon-landing conspiracy concerns, featuring a NASA representative offering counterarguments—a premise that promises substantive debate but gets…
Worth it if you're a devoted Opie and Anthony-era fan who values raw, unscripted banter over structure, or if you enjoy Ron the Waiter's provocative takes regardless of topic coherence.
Opie Unfiltered opens with Nick Turturro's frustrated commentary on the Yankees getting swept in the playoffs, focusing on their "nibbling" pitching approach. Ron the Waiter briefly mentions trying to squeeze in one last beach day at Coney Island before summer ends. The episode's centerpiece is the Christa Pike lethal…
Worth it if you're a devoted Opie and Anthony fan who enjoys unscripted New York radio banter and don't mind topic-hopping between serious legal issues and light pop-culture gossip.
Opie Unfiltered episode from May 30th features Opie and Vic Henley discussing their shared love of the Allman Brothers Band, with Carl Ruiz joining to pivot the conversation toward Julio Iglesias. The episode touches on formative music discovery during their younger years, Opie's experience as a mobile DJ, and…
Worth it if you're a devoted Opie and Anthony era fan who enjoys unstructured radio banter about classic rock and hunting culture.
Opie opens with a personal anecdote about a rough morning—his household dealing with food poisoning—which he uses as a springboard for self-deprecating humor about his past gigs opening for Anthony Cumia and fetching drinks. The episode pivots to the main topic: Tony P, a comedian who apparently spent a year on Opie's…
Worth it if you're a devoted Opie and Anthony era fan invested in radio industry drama and personal feuds between comedians.
Opie Unfiltered opens with a dramatic premise: Tony P, a comedian, opened for Jim Norton after Opie allegedly blocked him from prison during his daughter's birthday weekend. The episode frames this as Tony crossing a 'red line' by reaching out to Norton without Opie's approval, resulting in a half-sold room and an…
Worth it if you're a devoted Opie and Anthony nostalgic who enjoy loose, conversational New York radio banter and inside jokes over structured comedy.
