How did listener interaction shape Opie’s broadcasts?

I remember one morning, a guy named Vinny from Long Island called in and just started ranting about his boss stealing his lunch. Opie didn't just let him talk-he turned it into a whole segment, weaving the story into the show's running jokes for the next hour. That's how it always worked: a single listener call could shift the entire direction of the broadcast, making every day feel like a chaotic conversation rather than a scripted show.