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The Governor of the Great State of Michigan joins Ozzy and Keats this week. Gretchen Whitmer will indeed NOT be talking politics. Just a wide-ranging chat about growing up in Michigan, rooting for the teams and even rooting for Ozzy!

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Happy New Year, everyone! For the third time there is no adult supervision as John and Ozzy go sans guest this week and even include a NYE story.

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He's a Michigan kid who grew up to score a National Championship goal for MSU and then on to the Wings. Justin Abdelkader talks about his path from Muskegon to Detroit to Switzerland.

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Our next guest is none other than the radio voice of the Detroit Red Wings, Ken Kal! Great stories from Ken, including how he got the job in the first place...and why there's a pic of a shirtless Chris Osgood in his booth.

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Have you heard the one about the clubhouse fight that ended up in hugs and smiles? You will, on this week's episode as former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge joins us.

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Oh, does he have stories. Of games he has called, of games that Ozzy played, of growing up with Steve Yzerman & their friendship to this day. Darren Pang is this week's guest on Ozzy and Keats!

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We had to promise to buy him a 'ginger ale' but looks who's back! Mick is always gold!!

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He was a part of that playoff regularity for the Red Wings (37-8-3 one season!) Beyond that, Manny Legace was "Jimmy Buffer"...the goalie between Hasek and CuJo. 

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The big-time guests just keep coming! He went from Red Wings assistant to building something special. Michigan State is the #1 team in the country. How did that happen? MSU Head Coach Adam Nightingale joins us this week.

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He's one of the best Detroit has ever seen! Former Lions great Herman Moore joins us to talk about his career, Barry, Wayne, and how unforgiving the Silverdome turf could be. Of course, you'll hear the usual bantering/bickering just before.

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He played a huge role in why the Red Wings championship days were so special. No one did what Homer could do...and did! Great, funny memories in this one.

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Oh, we had questions for her! A very special Ozzy and Keats as we interview Jenna Osgood. What's it like being the wife of the goalie during the Red Wings glory days? Why would anyone marry that man, did you lose a bet?

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You'll want to make time for this one! Oh, the stories shared by Chris Osgood's former teammate and roommate! Kris Draper joins us to talk life as a Red Wing and how truly dangerous microwaves can be.

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He didn't just cover the Wings for the Free Press during the glory days, he played a fascinating, pivotal role in getting Sergei Fedorov to Detroit and the creation of The Russian Five. Keith Gave explains it all on this week's episode.

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Heads up...Detroit Sports Icon alert! The Captain, Steve Yzerman joins the podcast this week. Listen in for great memories, laughs, and conversation with the Red Wings great!

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Back-to-back Hall of Famers on Ozzy and Keats! From Mike Vernon to this Beauty...Larry Murphy!

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Oh, an absolute beauty of a guest joins us this week! He was Chris Osgood's mentor for a time but takes zero responsibility for how Ozzy turned out. The new HOF'er Mike Vernon joins us this week!

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He's a Detroit kid who grew up to be the highest scoring American-born player in NHL history. Mike Modano's career ended up back home but not the way he wanted. Listen to find out why.

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He is remembered for not one, but two of the most titanic, well-timed homers in World Series history ("he don't wanna walk you!)...But beyond that, two-time World Champion Kirk Gibson is doing other heroic stuff these days. An icon around these parts for sure, Gibby has some great stories to share.

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An honest and fun conversation with the Wings' former head coach Jeff Blashill. Why didn't it work in Detroit? What's it like taking over now as head coach in Chicago?

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We've got a beauty for you this week. Grind Liner Joey Kocur joins us to share some memories, including the time he and Bob Probert decided to fight each other!

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As if one goalie isn't enough! But TWO of them? And former teammates, at that...join us as we welcome Jimmy Howard!

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We've got a Grind Line member this week! Ozzy's longtime teammate Kirk Maltby...oh, the stories.

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Thinking of changing the name to the Ozzy and Keats "Todd-cast". First McLellan, then Bertuzzi, and now The Rollercoaster, Todd Jones. Buckle up...the Tigers all-time saves leader has lots of stories.

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The voice of the Detroit Lions joins us this week. The conversation includes a great, honest recollection from Dan on the trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff. And the usual grief from one host to another. 

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Did you hear that Todd Bertuzzi is going to make a comeback as a hockey player at the age of 50?  Yep.  He'll talk about that as he trades terrific tales from his hockey past with us and you on this week's edition of Ozzy and Keats.   You have to hear the story about their night in Columbus, of all places.

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Locker room pranks with Ozzy, off-ice battles, and the venture that helped him find his footing again...Darren McCarty joins the podcast this week to cover it all!

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From Verlander to Cabrera to Greene - Dan Dickerson hasn't just called the biggest Tigers moments, he's lived them.

The voice of the Tigers joins us to talk about the players who've stuck with him, and what it means to be trusted with the mic in Detroit.

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She didn't just suit up with the boys - she proved she belonged! Manon Rheaume joins Ozzy and Keats to talk trailblazing, goaltending, and making history in the crease. 

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This week we are joined by Ken Daniels! Kenny is widely recognized as one of the best game-callers in the NHL. He'll tell us how he ended up in Detroit and one of his own all-time favorite calls.

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One of the most impressive aspects of Red Wings Head Coach Todd McLellan is his honesty. He lets you know what he's thinking. And that includes his years as an assistant on cup winning Wings teams with Chris Osgood in goal.

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This week, it's just us, broadcasting remotely for the first time! We dive into Ozzy's obsession with the 1980's and put his knowledge of the decade to the test. 

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He’s one of us.  A Detroiter who grew up rooting for the Tigers and Pistons and Lions and his beloved Red Wings. Dave Coulier found fame in standup comedy and then as a regular on the hugely successful “Full House”.  We talk about his success, his fandom and his biggest victory yet.  Over cancer.  In this week’s episode of the Ozzy and Keats podcast.

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We welcome one of hockey's sharpest minds - famed GM Ken Holland joins the show! He shares stories about guising a young Chris Osgood through his early NHL days and gives us a look at what's ahead in his new role with the L.A. Kings.

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The legendary skipper Jim Leyland joins Ozzy and Keats this week! The Hall of Famer dives into Tigers memories, fiery run-ins with Barry Bonds and Jim Joyce - and how he moved past them.

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This week on Ozzy and Keats - Oscar winner and Tigers fan J.K. Simmons joins us to talk the perks of stardom, baseball season predictions, and the one man who left him star struck.

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This week on Ozzy and Keats - broadcasting icon Doc Emrick joins us! The Hall of Fame voice of hockey reminiscences on his favorite calls and talks life after the booth.

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Draft week is here, and Dan Campbell is in the house! The Lions head coach joins Ozzy and Keats to talk draft week energy, the 2025 schedule, and how Detroit embraced him...watch your kneecaps!

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You asked for it - just Ozzy and Keats this week. No guest, just two mics, too many tangents, and one laugh attack that nearly took us out!

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The one and only Jeff Daniels joins Ozzy and Keats! Jeff will let us in on some acting secrets, and how he went from Chelsea, Michigan to Hollywood. He'll also share some Detroit sports nostalgia stories, and who knows, he might even pick up his guitar and give us a song!

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For all of us, it’s about the places we’ve been and things we’ve seen.  Few have been to more or seen more than the great Mike Tirico.  The stellar broadcaster and Michigan resident shares some of those experiences with lots of laughs tossed about, on this week’s Ozzy and Keats!

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No one saw this coming.  How could a guy HATED in Detroit end up as a Hockeytown hero?  And a restauranteur here?  

Chris Chelios might be one of the more fascinating people we've known, and his story is terrific, telling us what he'd overcome to get to the NHL and ultimately into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 

There are plenty of laughs along the way as we'd shared so much behind the scenes of his time in Detroit, as well.  Who knew Kid Rock had an apartment in Cheli's restaurant next to the ballpark?  And how Ci...

We're not sure where this is going to go, but that may be the primary appeal of Ozzy and Keats! Don't know that we could've started with a better first guest, as we welcome the legendary Mickey Redmond!

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