Tom Mazawey on Detroit Sports, Media, and a Lifetime of Stories

Tom Mazawey on Detroit Sports, Media, and a Lifetime of Stories

In this episode of The Ordinary Legends Podcast, we sit down with Detroit sports broadcasting legend Tom Mazawey. For decades, Tom has been one of the most recognizable voices in Detroit sports, covering championship runs, heartbreaking losses, and everything in between. But behind the microphone is a story of persistence, passion, and a deep love for the city he serves. Tom shares stories from his career, his favorite Detroit sports moments, what it's really like covering professional athletes, and the lessons he's learned from spending a lifetime around some of the biggest personalities in sports. Whether you're a die-hard Detroit fan or simply love hearing the journey behind a successful career, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and unforgettable stories from one of Detroit's most iconic sports voices. This is Tom Mazawey's Ordinary Legend story.

The Khouri Brothers: Chaos, Success, and Everything In Between

Brothers Eddie and Louie Khouri are the definition of two completely different roads leading to the same destination: success, chaos, and unforgettable stories. Eddie, the older brother, lived fast from a young age — running from the law, hanging with biker gangs, and building a reputation as the family outlaw before eventually finding financial success and becoming the key backer behind Louie’s groundbreaking dental invention, QuikStrips. Louie took a different route, wrestling at the University of Michigan before becoming a successful dentist, entrepreneur, and inventor. Together, the brothers turned QuikStrips into a massive success story. Today, Louie owns an incredible collection of sports and music memorabilia, multiple properties, and is building an outrageous dream man cave complete with a live music stage, golf simulator, casino games, humidor, industrial kitchen, coffee shop, and more. From wild stories and business wins to luxury living, younger women, and dreams of buying Hell, Michigan — the Khouri brothers live life at full speed.

Things Heat Up With Detroit Firefighter Chris Palm

On this episode of Ordinary Legends, we sit down with Detroit firefighter Chris Palm, a 2 decade plus veteran of the Detroit Fire Department who has lived through the kind of moments most people only see in movies. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was also a firefighter, Chris dedicated his life to serving the city of Detroit. Over the years, he’s saved countless lives, faced deadly situations head-on, and narrowly escaped losing his own life in the line of duty. From intense fire rescues to the emotional toll of the job, Chris opens up about what it truly means to wear the badge, the brotherhood of the fire service, and the realities most people never get to see. This is a raw, powerful conversation about courage, sacrifice, family legacy, and what it takes to survive one of the toughest jobs in America.

Joey's Mom Hates The Podcast

This week on The Ordinary Podcast, Joey and Danny are flying solo and covering everything from viral moments to completely unnecessary arguments. Producer Mark DiMaso joins the show and the guys look back at some of their favorite moments from recent episodes, react to USA Today’s Top 10 Fast Food Restaurants list, and decide what deserves legendary status… and what belongs in the trash. They also dive into the great cheesecake debate is it cake, pie, or something else entirely? And in one of the episode’s funniest moments, Joey attempts to figure out why his own mom can’t stand the podcast. A little nostalgia, a lot of laughs, and the kind of conversations that somehow go completely off the rails.

Behind Funeral Home Doors: The Fascinating & Human Side of Saying Goodbye

Behind every goodbye is a story most people never hear. On this episode of The Ordinary Legends, we sit down with John Campbell and Ashley Kroll of A.H. Peters Funeral Home, funeral directors and embalmers who have dedicated their lives to helping families through some of their hardest moments. This conversation goes far beyond funerals. John and Ashley open up about the emotional weight of their profession, the humanity behind the scenes, and the incredible responsibility of caring for families in grief. From unforgettable stories and life lessons to the realities of embalming, death, healing, and compassion, this episode pulls back the curtain on a world few truly understand. It’s raw, fascinating, emotional, and deeply human, a reminder that some of the most extraordinary people are the ones quietly serving others when they need it most. These are the stories of the people who guide us through loss… and the purpose they’ve found in helping others say goodbye.