After all the Carl Ruiz memorial podcasts there was just one last thing to do and that would be some #ruizing. Jumped into the 2020 Porsche Boxster Spyder with Matt Farah from the Smoking Tire podcast. The car isn't available yet for purchase. Did some podcasting and test driving while we headed to Point Reyes to eat the freshest oysters possible. It was really good to get our minds off Carl for a bit to chill and laugh and have some fun. Carl introduced me and Matt Farah during the yacht cast episodes (20 and 21) and we became instant friends.
After a little pregaming at Guy Fieri's house everyone heads over to Legends to celebrate the life of Carl Ruiz. This episode has a more celebratory tone filled with lots of funny stories and reflection about Carl. Carl's brother George holds court and shares why Carl was so special. Guy gives Carl a special send off.
Opie's trip to Santa Rosa California continues on the set of a very special Guy's Grocery Games as they pay tribute to Carl Ruiz. Matt Farah from the Smoking Tire podcast rushes a hung over Opie to the set in the brand new 2020 Porsche that's not available for purchase yet. Once there we get numerous people telling stories about Carl including his brother George and Gloria who walks us through his last day. Grab tissues.
One of Carl's west coast friends Ben Perry was kind enough to pick me up in San Francisco and drive me up to Santa Rosa. Never talked to Ben before so why not podcast our first conversation. We talk about Carl, beer, I try to get people to jump off the Golden Gate bridge and more. I'm in California for a very special taping of Guy Fieri's Grocery Games as they pay tribute to Carl Ruiz.
Before starting the podcast with Carl I was trying out the concept on Facebook Live. August 2017 we made a road trip to Rochester so Carl can meet and hang with Brother Wease. Carl reminded me of a younger Brother Wease who is everything to me. On this episode you get a taste of our drive to Rochester, drinking tequila with Brother Wease and doing Wease's very successful radio show. There were so many laughs and then Wease asked Carl about the lifespan of a chef. Carl's answer took the air out of the room. Sadly his answer was creepy accurate.
On the last episode Matt Farah's melted edibles kicked in just as we were saying goodbye at Gebhard's. We went down to the meat packing district for Carl's memorial at his restaurant, La Cubana. The wheels came completely off. Kicked out of La Cubana we persevered for Carl. Pushing through as we podcasted on the sidewalk competing with the cold, the wind, shots spilled on the podcast equipment, drunken babble, loud competing music and a tripping Vic Henley. Then there was Freddy! You won't soon forget him. Yes there are a few chunky edits which were on purpose for obvious reasons. I threw the original audio in the river so don't ask if I have it. Carl we love you with all our hearts! Rest easy. Huge thanks to Matt Farah, Nick Solares and Mike Safo for helping me shape this into an amazing episode.
Opie and Carl Ruiz break down all the stupid overrated stuff you do in the fall. Also, Carl tells a story about taking a bigger girl under the boats at the New Jersey shore. Another crazy girl story from Robert and...................water sports!
Opie heads to Gebhard's Beer Culture in nyc to see Vic and Sherrod for the first time since the passing of their dear friend, celebrity chef Carl Ruiz. The boys are joined by many others that knew him and lots of fans to remember Carl.
Opie heads to Gebhard's Beer Culture in nyc to see Vic and Sherrod for the first time since the passing of their dear friend, celebrity chef Carl Ruiz.
Great hilarious insider food talk with Carl Ruiz, Vic Henley and Nick Solares. Then Opie, Carl and Vic grab drinks and dinner and continue the ball busting at Ribbon.
Accelerated is NOT a best of. It's audio that's edited down to make it quicker and funnier.
RIP Chef Carl Ruiz - You did it your way
This is from 2 years ago. Guy Fieri and Alex Guarnaschelli cam on the show loaded for bear. Carl got a beating which made me and Sherrod so so happy. Rest easy Cuban.
Opie wanders to Times Square where he answers questions from his Instagram and has a confrontation with some rappers. This was the last episode recorded before we all heard the terrible news about Carl. Opie will be back eventually with tributes to everyone's favorite chef Carl Ruiz.