The Ordinary Legends

What does it mean to answer your life’s calling? This week on The Ordinary Legends, Danny and Joey sit down with Father Robert “Father Bob” Voiland of St. Joan of Arc Parish, whose path to the priesthood didn’t begin until he was nearly 60 years old. Together, they explore faith, purpose, forgiveness, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, miracles, suffering, aliens, and the questions most people are afraid to...

In this episode of The Ordinary Legends Podcast, Danny and Joey sit down with Detroit entrepreneur, TV host, and community builder Carlos Parisi. Best known as the founder of Detroit's Sandwich Week, Carlos has built a career around connecting people through food. From launching successful food brands and pop-up experiences to supporting local restaurants and entrepreneurs, he's become one of Detr...

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 hi...

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 g...

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 s...

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...

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...

This week on The Ordinary Legends Podcast, we bring you a straight-up icon Ron "Crackman" Crachiola. If you think you’re a fan, think again. Crackman lives and breathes the Detroit Lions in a way that’s earned him a place in the Football Hall of Fame and a reputation that’s impossible to ignore. From legendary game day stories to wild, off-the-wall adventures (including tearing it up on the ski sl...

What would life look like if you could only see in black and white? In this episode of The Ordinary Legends Podcast, we sit down with Brad Simon, a guy with an extraordinary perspective. Literally. Brad is completely color blind, seeing the world without a trace of color. He opens up about the moment he realized his vision wasn’t like everyone else’s, what it was like growing up with that reality,...

Meet Brandon Fromm… or as most people around here would say, you already know Brandon Fromm. He’s the guy who walks into a room and instantly raises the energy. Loud in the best way, effortlessly hilarious, and unapologetically himself. A true local legend with a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart. In this episode of Ordinary Legends, Brandon takes us on a ride through his world...

Episode 6 is a little different—just Danny and Joey, no guest, no script… just chaos and a look behind the curtain. We’re recapping the wild ride of our first five episodes—how this podcast went from a random idea to actually happening, the obstacles we didn’t see coming, and the moments that almost sent us off the rails. From booking guests to figuring it out as we went, nothing has been as smoot...

Episode 5 – Ordinary Legends Podcast: Kenneth Nixon In one of our most powerful episodes yet, we sit down with Kenneth Nixon a Detroit native whose life was forever changed by a wrongful conviction that stole nearly 16 years of his freedom. At just 19 years old, Kenneth was sentenced to two life terms without parole for a devastating 2004 firebombing case in Detroit, despite no physical evidence l...

Ray Nemeckay spent over two decades in the Detroit Police Department, much of that time deep in undercover narcotics—living in worlds most people only see in movies. From high-stakes busts to moments where one wrong move could’ve been it, his stories aren’t just intense… they’re real. He’s the kind of guy who’s seen it all, but still carries himself like one of the boys—quick to laugh, but with a...

Some guys have stories… and then there’s Dave. Dave is the definition of “one of the boys.” From wild adventures at the Ryder Cup to somehow ending up in a full-on wrestling match with a deer, his stories are the kind you usually only hear around a late-night bonfire. Raised in a great Catholic family, Dave somehow walks the line between good values and absolutely unbelievable moments. This episod...

From Heavy Drugs to 12 Years Sober | Toilet’s Wild Comeback Story In Episode 2 we sit down with our friend Jimmy “aka Toilet” for one of the most unbelievable comeback stories you’ll hear. What started as a good kid’s life slowly turned into years of heavy drugs, alcohol, and chaos. In this episode, Toilet shares crazy, hilarious, and sometimes unbelievable stories from those dark days. But this i...

Welcome to the very first episode of Ordinary Legends. Joey and Danny kick things off with our longtime friend Blu, the only male bartender at a strip club in Detroit. Blu is a one-of-a-kind character with wild behind-the-bar stories, unfiltered takes on nightlife, and the kind of real-life comedy you truly can’t make up. From late-night chaos to unexpected life lessons, Episode One sets the tone...