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Carl Ruiz CRAZY Family Stories - Best and Last Year of Radio

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Comedy, Tv & Film, Music, Society & Culture

3.6 • 4.8K Ratings

🗓️ 16 August 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley and Sherrod Small 3/22


Joined by Vic Henley, the Mad Cube, and culinary maestro Carl Ruiz, the studio is buzzing with hilarious debates and nostalgic tales. They dive into a spirited discussion about music covers, sparked by a bluesy rendition of the Beastie Boys' classic by The Record Company. Is it a tribute or a travesty? The gang spars over whether iconic tracks like 'American Pie' or 'Stairway to Heaven' should ever be touched, with Carl staunchly defending the originals and Vic championing creative spins. From there, the conversation spirals into uproarious stories of youthful mischief—think roller-skating escapades with glitter wheels, Central Park's eccentric skaters, and Opie's days as a golf caddy pulling off 'Black Ops' pranks, like tossing golf balls and snapping putters during high-stakes matches. The crew doesn't stop there, diving into heartfelt and frustrating memories of family, shady business deals, and entrepreneurial dreams gone awry, all laced with their signature irreverent humor. It’s a rollercoaster of laughs, nostalgia, and raw storytelling that’ll keep you hooked!


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.

Transcript

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U.K. slash try. Opie is here and his show starts now. Oh, that's us. We're just babbling. Oh, my God. Hey,

1:09.5

everybody. How are you? Got Vic Henley and the Mad Cuban Car Ruiz in studio, and of course, that's the record company doing the Beastie Boys. So What You Want? I like that song. You like that, Dr. That's awesome. Super awesome. What was wrong with the Beastie Boy version? It was so good. it inspired other bands to try to do their take-on. You're not a fan of the cover? You don't put a twist on a different dish every now and then in in the food world, Carl? But the Beastie Boy one is perfect. I agree. Then this is a separate debate. Do you know the record company?

1:44.5

Do you like covers, period?

1:45.9

The record company?

1:47.0

That's the name of that band.

1:47.8

Yeah.

1:48.8

They get nobody's.

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