Carl Ruiz and Todd Barry - Best and Last Year of Radio

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Comedy, Tv & Film, Music, Society & Culture

3.6 • 4.8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 July 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Join Opie for a hilarious episode featuring comedians Todd Barry, Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley, and Sherrod Small! Dive into Todd Barry’s new book, Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg, as he shares wild tales from his stand-up tours in America’s quirkier corners, from comedy condos to coffee shop quests. The crew swaps stories of life on the road, dodgy hotel rooms, and the art of surviving small-town gigs. Plus, things get heated with a side-splitting debate over stringy tuna fish sandwiches and hermit crab escapes that’ll leave you in stitches. Expect unfiltered laughs, insider comedy scoop, and a touch of chaos—don’t miss this one!

The final year of my radio journey holds a special place in my heart, made even more poignant by the loss of my cherished friends, Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley. Reflecting on that time, I rediscovered the pure passion and exhilaration that drew me to radio in the first place. Amidst the chaos and challenges, we found endless moments of hilarity and camaraderie. Alongside Carl, Vic, and Sherrod Small, we shared unforgettable experiences both on and off the airwaves, our tight-knit bond shining through every episode. That year also marked Carl Ruiz's meteoric rise to stardom, inspiring me to launch the Opie Radio podcast with him. I'm immensely grateful to Erock, Clubsoda Kenny, Paul, and Louis for joining us on this wild ride. Get ready to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions—the highs, the lows, and the laugh-out-loud moments—that defined my last year in radio.

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1:06.6	And what? Then it just fades out? You got bored this Roger Miller?
1:10.6	Well, that's not an ending to a song right there. Roger Miller can do any goddamn thing he wants. True. It's King of the Road by Roger Miller because we got Todd Barry walking into the studio as we start our radio show. What's up, Mr. Barry? He is the King of the Road. Well, that's why I played it. No one has been to more obscure places than Mr. Barry. Me, maybe. Right. How you doing? Good thing, brother. What's going on, Todd Barry? Nothing. We started our show with Roger Miller King of the Road. I was hoping you were going to hear it because I picked that song, especially for you. and I went through half your book so far. Half you, really?
1:28.1	I should have done the whole book. Especially for you. And I went through half your book so far.
1:46.2	Half your, really?
1:47.1	I should have done the whole book.
1:51.2	Let me know when I should come back.
1:53.0	You should feel special because a lot of times I go, oh, we just got the book and I didn't have time to read it.
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2:00.0	Yeah.
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