I Don’t Know Where My Mommy Is & O and A Mayor Prank

Opie opens the episode with a chaotic mix of personal confession, absurd humor, and deep cultural commentary. The central narrative revolves around his bewildering discovery that his mother’s grave is unmarked and unlocated, despite her having passed away four months prior—leading to a surreal, emotionally charged monologue about grief, family secrets, and the absurdity of modern life. He recounts visiting her grave after a Topgolf outing, only to find no tombstone, no records, and no answers—sparking a family-wide mystery. The episode then pivots into a series of April Fool’s pranks from across the U.S., including New Jersey’s fake gas pump ban and T-Mobile’s phone-shaped cologne. Opie shares his own legendary 1998 April Fool’s prank on Boston, where he and Anthony faked the death of Mayor Thomas Menino, leading to their firing, media frenzy, and even trooper surveillance. The story unfolds with dark humor and nostalgic reflection, culminating in a touching moment where Opie reveals he gave the unused pies from the prank to an orphanage—only to be met with Christmas carols in April. The episode ends on a surprisingly hopeful note, celebrating congestion pricing’s environmental success and urging listeners to support the podcast with likes and subscriptions.