# The Jedi Mind Trick for Strippers w/ Carl Ruiz - Best Last Year Radio

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Podcast: [Opie Unfiltered (Opie Radio Podcast)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207)
Published: 2026-05-06T04:00:02+00:00
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​"You have to let it fester." ​Welcome back to a heavy-hitting episode from the Best of the Last Year of Radio series. Opie is joined in-studio by the late, great Carl Ruiz and the hilarious Sherrod Small and boxing legend Gerry Cooney for a session that perfectly captures the raw, unfiltered chemistry of this era. ​We’re diving deep into the archives to bring you the stories that defined the "Last Year." From the absurdity of bringing a gaming console to a Vegas bachelor party to the "Jedi Mind Trick" Carl used to navigate the world of high-end strip clubs, nothing is off-limits. ​ Inside this episode: ​The Vegas Chronicles: Strip club etiquette, "Legs and Eggs," and the mystery of the bachelor party Xbox. ​Culinary Hot Takes: Why Peter Luger’s in Brooklyn is the only steakhouse that matters and the guys' definitive review of Pringle-crusted fried chicken. ​Family Dynamics: The infamous strategy of skipping Mother's Day calls to "let it fester" and Carl’s son's legendary performance as a "wall and a tree" in a school play. ​Hard Truths: The guys react to an Army Veteran being done dirty by a funeral home and Carl breaks down the high-stakes world of stolen luxury watches. ​Nostalgia: A rare mention of Opie and Anthony grabbing a beer and the "fist in the mouth" nerd fight that nearly derailed the show. ​Stop the scroll and hit subscribe as we keep the spirit of real radio alive in 2026.

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