{"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":"​The Banned Howard Stern Book + Trump vs. Pope","slug":"the-banned-howard-stern-book-trump-vs-pope","published_at":"2026-04-14T11:37:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207/the-banned-howard-stern-book-trump-vs-pope","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-banned-howard-stern-book-trump-vs-pope--71314397","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71314397/trump_vs_the_pope.mp3","summary":"​After 4 days off, Opie and Ron the Waiter are back to tackle a world gone sideways. Donald Trump claims that viral photo of him looking like Jesus was actually him as a \"Red Cross worker\"—we aren't buying the excuse, but we’re definitely riffing on the absurdity. Plus, we look at the failed ceasefires, why politicians are too busy \"hooking up\" in D.C. to get anything done, and the strange beef with Pope Leo.​ THE BIG STORY: Opie goes behind the scenes of the Opie & Anthony era to reveal the time a book project was killed by the suits. The ultimatum was simple: \"If you write about Howard Stern, you will be fired.\" Hear the full story of how the company protected its biggest star at all costs. ​ Topics & Keywords: Opie and Anthony, Howard Stern, Radio Stories, Trump vs Pope, Pope Leo, Red Cross, NYC Comedy, Podcast Stories, Radio History, Ron the Waiter, Washington DC Politics","meta_description":"​After 4 days off, Opie and Ron the Waiter are back to tackle a world gone sideways. Donald Trump claims that viral photo of him looking like Jesus was ac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4236,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/opie-radio-67207/episodes/the-banned-howard-stern-book-trump-vs-pope/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/the-banned-howard-stern-book-trump-vs-pope.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}