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Brother Wease’s Surgery Scare & The Radio Station "Screw Job" | Judy Gold, Kevin Brennan (Ep 5)
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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In this episode of Opie: Final Mic Drop, things get incredibly real and hilariously chaotic. Opie is joined in-studio by Judy Gold, Kevin Brennan, and featuring a high-stakes call-in from radio legend Brother Wease on his literal last day of being allowed to speak before major vocal cord surgery.
Wease pulls no punches about the "screw job" at his radio station, being forced into an unpaid leave of absence during a health crisis, and his history battling Agent Orange-related cancer. The crew rallies around a mentor while dissecting the sad state of corporate radio loyalty.
Also in this episode:
Judy Gold breaks down the "Ten Days of Awe," matzo ball soup secrets, and the ritual of the Mikvah.
Opie’s Health Woes: Seasonal allergies, the "penis-shrinking" side effects of Sudafed.
The Afternoon Shift: A debate on "quality over quantity" with kids and why the 3 PM to 6 PM slot is the secret to a better life.
Tech & Cheating: Why Siri is doing everyone's homework and the terrifying reality of robot-valet car elevators.
Wease pulls no punches about the "screw job" at his radio station, being forced into an unpaid leave of absence during a health crisis, and his history battling Agent Orange-related cancer. The crew rallies around a mentor while dissecting the sad state of corporate radio loyalty.
Also in this episode:
Judy Gold breaks down the "Ten Days of Awe," matzo ball soup secrets, and the ritual of the Mikvah.
Opie’s Health Woes: Seasonal allergies, the "penis-shrinking" side effects of Sudafed.
The Afternoon Shift: A debate on "quality over quantity" with kids and why the 3 PM to 6 PM slot is the secret to a better life.
Tech & Cheating: Why Siri is doing everyone's homework and the terrifying reality of robot-valet car elevators.