Gregg Opie Hughes Bio | Wiki
Gregg Opie Hughes is a popular American radio personality and podcast host currently working as a host of his new podcast, The Opie Radio Podcast on the Westwood One network. In June 2019 the connection with Westwood One ended, but the podcast proceeded.
Previously, Gregg worked as a co-host of the Opie and Anthony radio show that aired from 1995 until 2014 alongside Anthony Cumia and comedian Jim Norton. From 2014 until 2016, Gregg and Jim stayed at SiriusXM as co-hosts of Opie with Jim Norton. In October 2016, Gregg became the host of his own show, The Opie Radio Show, which run on until his firing, for filming a laborer as he used the toilet, on July 7, 2017.
Following graduating from college, Gregg got a job in the promotions department at WCMF in Rochester, New York, but later moved to serve on the station’s morning show then hosted by Brother Wease. Gregg credits Wease as a mentor in advancing his on-air personality and developing his career.
He left WCMF to serve the midnight to 6:00 a.m. shift at WUFX in Buffalo, New York. As the station became unattended during his shift, Gregg was able to develop his style further by performing several outrageous bits, such as broadcasting from the roof of the station’s building and interviewing passers-by on the street.
Gregg Opie Hughes Age
Gregg was born on May 23, 1963, in Centerport, NY, in the United States. He is 59 years old. Gregg celebrates his birthday on May 23, every year.
Gregg Opie Hughes Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Gregg stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75 m).
Gregg Opie Hughes Family | Father | Sister
He was born into an Irish-American family and was brought up in Centerport, New York, on Long Island. Gregg has described his mother as “pretty strict”. Gregg gained the nickname “Opie” due to his childhood resemblance to Opie Taylor, a fictional character from The Andy Griffith Show played by Ron Howard. At the moment, Gregg has not disclosed much regarding his family.
Gregg Opie Hughes Wife | Daughter
Gregg is married to his wife Lynsi Smigo. The pair met during an event in Philadelphia to promote the return of Opie and Anthony on XM and started dating in 2004. Gregg and Lynsi Smigo became engaged on September 5, 2007, and married on November 22, 2008. The two are blessed with two children.
Gregg Opie Hughes Education
In 1981, Gregg graduated from Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York. Gregg dreamed of a career in radio and went and graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo earning a bachelor’s degree in communications.
Gregg Opie Hughes Podcast
He works as a host of his new podcast, The Opie Radio Podcast on the Westwood One network. On March 19, 2018, Gregg stated that he had signed an agreement with Westwood One to develop a podcast and a traditionally syndicated radio show for the network. On May 2, 2018, it was reported that the podcast would premiere the next week with the first episode airing on May 9, 2018. In June 2019, Gregg reported that although his connection with Westwood One had ended, the podcast would proceed.
Gregg Opie Hughes Apartment | House
Gregg bought the five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom apartment on the tower’s 43rd floor for $6.85 million, and will reside there with his wife and two children. The apartment has a 4,285-square-foot unit that factors sweeping views of the Hudson River from the living room, kitchen, and dining areas, as for the listing.
Gregg Opie Hughes Jim Norton
Gregg was a co-host of the Opie and Anthony radio show that aired from 1995 until 2014 with Anthony Cumia and comedian Jim Norton. From 2014 until 2016, Gregg and Jim stayed at SiriusXM as co-hosts of Opie with Jim Norton.
Gregg Opie Hughes Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a host of his new podcast, The Opie Radio Podcast on the Westwood One network. Gregg’s average salary is $78,857 per year.
Gregg Opie Hughes Net Worth
Gregg gets his wealth from his work as a host of his new podcast, The Opie Radio Podcast on the Westwood One network. Therefore, Gregg has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Gregg’s estimated net worth is $768,768.
How Old Is Gregg Opie Hughes
Gregg is a 59-year-old who was born on May 23, 1963, in Centerport, NY, in the United States. Gregg celebrates his birthday on May 23, every year.
Is Gregg Opie Hughes Still Married
Yes, Gregg married his wife Lynsi Smigo. The pair met during an event in Philadelphia to promote the return of Opie and Anthony on XM and started dating in 2004. Gregg and Lynsi Smigo became engaged on September 5, 2007, and married on November 22, 2008.