April 21, 2026
Pollen Apocalypse & The Robot That Ended Sports
Spring in New York City has officially turned into a Pollen Apocalypse. Between the "Triple Bloom" and Thunderstorm Asthma, humans are struggling to breathe—meanwhile, a humanoid robot in China just crushed the half-marathon world record in 50 minutes. Is the human race officially obsolete?Inside this episode:Robot Overlords: Breaking down the "Lightning" robot’s insane 13.1-mile run.The NYC Sneeze-Fest: Why the Saharan dust trap is making this the worst allergy year on record.Smoking Isn't Cool: From looking like a rebel to looking like a shivering idiot hugging yourself for warmth.Nostalgia Trip: The bitter history of Moxie Soda and the "No Frills" yellow-label brand.The Presidential Button: If Trump has a Diet Coke button, what did other presidents use their desk button for?About Opie Unfiltered:Hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes—co-creator of the legendary Opie and Anthony show—Opie Unfiltered brings raw, unscripted commentary, classic radio lore, and unfiltered comedy featuring Ron the Waiter and regular guests.Support the Show:https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHAFor fans of classic New York talk radio, unedited comedy, satellite broadcast history, and the original Opie and Anthony era.
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