Who are the hosts of Opie and Anthony?
Opie and Anthony used to be an American radio show hosted by Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia that aired from March 1995 to July 2014, with comedian Jim Norton serving as third mic from 2001. The show originated in 1994 when Cumia took part in a song parody contest on Hughes’ nighttime show on WBAB on Long Island, New York.
What’s the feud between Opie and Anthony Cumia?
There doesn’t seem to be any end in sight to the feud between former radio partners Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia. Earlier today, a Twitter user uploaded audio from the latest Anthony Cumia podcast in which he seems to indicate his former Opie and Anthony co-host in the death of former producer Steve Carlisi.
Who was the producer that died on Opie and Anthony?
Earlier today, a Twitter user uploaded audio from the latest Anthony Cumia podcast in which he seems to indicate his former Opie and Anthony co-host in the death of former producer Steve Carlisi. In the short clip Cumia appears to be discussing Opie’s relationship with his current broadcast partner and Food Network host Carl Ruiz.
Why did Opie and Anthony get fired from WAAF?
In April 1998, Hughes and Cumia were fired from WAAF following their April Fool’s Day prank whereby Hughes and Cumia announced that Boston Mayor Thomas Menino had been killed in a car accident in Florida in the company of a Haitian female prostitute.
When was the Opie and Anthony Show cancelled?
The show became the highest rated afternoon show in New York City, and became nationally syndicated from 2001 to a peak of 17 stations. In August 2002, the show was cancelled for a controversial incident during their annual Sex for Sam contest.
When did Opie Hughes threaten to punch Nik Carter?
A late 1997 broadcast where Hughes threatened to punch WBCN personality Nik Carter and encouraged listeners to harass Carter was subject to a complaint and reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but no action was taken.
When did Opie and Anthony sign with XM?
Opie & Anthony — Career Overview (collected from OAPedia) 2004 In August, 2004, at the time the Infinity contract expired, the pair signed with XM Satellite Radio and… Topics: Opie, Opie and anthony, O&A, Opie & Anthony, Anthony Cumia, opie anthony, worst of oa,…
Why was the relationship between Opie and Anthony so bad?
Anthony says tensions between Opie and his girlfriend became so bad that Opie would attempt to bar her from radio show events. “Every time we did an event, I would get an ulcer, a knot in my stomach. I would then have to protect my girlfriend or ask permission to let her into something,” Anthony said.
Where can I find Opie and Anthony tapes?
OpieAndAnthony.com WAAF tape recordings are going up here . A bunch of bits are online here , here, and here. Who are Opie and Anthony? – Bio of the boys from the old Foundry site WAAF OA Audio Archive and Bit Trading – This is the heart of the page. Lots of material from the show is online now.