{"podcast":{"title":"Opie Unfiltered (Opie Radio Podcast)","slug":"opie-radio-67207","podcast_index_feed_id":67207,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6643839/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-radio--6643839","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf05f68ad9a55b3d9bd3f276c12da003.jpg","author":"Gregg \"Opie\" Hughes","episode_count":1000,"summary":"​Opie Unfiltered: Unscripted, Unapologetic, Independent. 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 highlighting classic moments with legendary friends like Carl Ruiz and the iconic Opie and Anthony era, Opie delivers a high-energy experience that is part commentary, part storytelling, and 100% authentic. ​This is the ultimate destination for fans of raw, off-the-cuff broadcasting, stand-up comedy, and unfiltered conversations. Subscribe for daily episodes featuring deep dives into street-level New York observations, current events, and pop culture. New episodes drop every day! ​Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/opieradio ​Follow the madness on TikTok/Instagram: OpieRadio","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T00:19:31.056822+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207"},"episode":{"title":"AI Taxes vs. The Strip Club Clown & Al Lubel’s Colbert Protest","slug":"ai-taxes-vs-the-strip-club-clown-al-lubel-s-colbert-protest","published_at":"2026-04-15T11:53:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207/ai-taxes-vs-the-strip-club-clown-al-lubel-s-colbert-protest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-taxes-vs-the-strip-club-clown-al-lubel-s-colbert-protest--71341578","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71341578/f_the_tax_man.mp3","summary":"​It’s Tax Day , and Opie is officially ditching the human touch for AI tax prep . He breaks down why a computer algorithm is a massive upgrade from his former accountant—a guy who operated out of the back of a strip club and insisted on wearing a clown nose while filing legal documents to the IRS.​In the studio, comedy legend Al Lubel explains why he is actively protesting Stephen Colbert outside his own theater after a late-night booking went south. From the \"glory days\" of Johnny Carson to the specific neuroses of Jerry Seinfeld , Al leaves no stone unturned.​ Plus: ​ The NYC Doorman Strike: Are the guys opening your door actually making more than you? The truth about under-the-table tips and the impending strike. ​ Ron the Waiter’s Coney Island Disaster: Why jumping into the Atlantic in April leads to an immediate, soul-crushing brain freeze. ​ Subscribe to Opie Radio for the best stories from 500 feet above NYC. Keyword Opie Radio, Al Lubel, Stephen Colbert, Tax Day 2026, AI Taxes, NYC Doorman Strike, Johnny Carson, Jerry Seinfeld, Coney Island, Ron the Waiter, Comedy Podcast, New York City","meta_description":"​It’s Tax Day , and Opie is officially ditching the human touch for AI tax prep . He breaks down why a computer algorithm is a massive upgrade from his fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4396,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/opie-radio-67207/episodes/ai-taxes-vs-the-strip-club-clown-al-lubel-s-colbert-protest/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207/ai-taxes-vs-the-strip-club-clown-al-lubel-s-colbert-protest.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}