Alien Octopuses and a Toxic Family

Opie Radio

Comedy, Tv & Film, Music, Society & Culture

3.6 • 4.8K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this wild episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Ron the Waiter joins Opie for a rollercoaster of laughs and raw revelations. From debating whether to talk to animals or speak every language (spoiler: animals win for world domination), to uncovering the mind-blowing intelligence of octopuses and their mysterious "Atlantis" city, the conversation takes unexpected turns. Things get real as Ron opens up about his fractured family, a shocking Thanksgiving tragedy, and his journey to set boundaries with toxic relatives. Sprinkle in some banter about parrots, ticks, and hypoallergenic dogs, and you’ve got a mix of humor, heart, and head-scratching moments that’ll keep you hooked. Tune in for a dose of chaos and connection!

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0:59.7	Hey, I got a question for you, Ron.
1:02.3	Would you rather have the ability to talk to animals, right?
1:09.3	Or be able to speak and understand every language in the world.
1:15.6	What do you think?
1:19.4	Do I command the animals?
1:21.9	Do they do what I tell them to do?
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