The Ordinary Legends

FREDI THE PIZZAMAN

This was a good one.

We sat down with Fredi the PizzaMan to hear the story behind one of Michigan’s most unique pizza shops. Fredi takes us back to his early beginnings, how he opened his store, and why he’s built his business around old-school customer service and some pretty unusual hours.

We talk about the day Dave Portnoy walked through his doors, what happened when that review took off, and how Fredi handled the sudden wave of attention.

But there’s much more to Fredi than pizza. We also talk about family, his passion for helping others, and the charity work he’s done through the Fredi the PizzaMan Foundation.

Great pizza, a great story, and a guy who has stayed true to himself.

Fredi the PizzaMan = an Ordinary Legend.

Mike Mallon: The Human Cartoon & Everything Going On in the World

Mike Mallon is on Ordinary Legends, and if you’ve spent any time with Mike, you know that “normal” was never really an option.

Mike is a friend of the show, a genuine funny dude, and one of those people who seems like he walked straight out of a cartoon. In this episode, Danny and Joey sit down with Mike to talk about… well, pretty much everything.

From the bizarre stories making headlines to random events happening around the world, no topic is safe and no conversation stays on track for very long. Mike brings his unique sense of humor, unpredictable personality, and completely unfiltered perspective to a conversation that is equal parts ridiculous, funny, and surprisingly insightful.

It’s one of those episodes where you never quite know where the conversation is headed, but you’re probably going to laugh along the way.

Sometimes the best legends aren't the famous ones. They're just the friends who make life a lot more entertaining.

Tony Buscemi: 70 Years of Family, Business & the Buscemi’s Legacy

What started in 1956 with one family and one small business became a Detroit-area institution.

In this episode of Ordinary Legends, Danny and Joey sit down with Tony Buscemi, franchisor of Buscemi’s, to talk about the incredible 70-year history of the family business.

Tony shares stories about his father starting the company, growing Buscemi’s through multiple generations, the challenges of running a family business, and what it takes to keep a legacy like this alive.

We also get into entrepreneurship, leadership, family, Detroit, and the lessons Tony has learned along the way.

70 years is more than a milestone, it’s a story.

This is Tony Buscemi. This is the story of Buscemi’s. And this is Ordinary Legends.

Welcome to Ordinary Legends, the podcast where Danny and Joey sit down, kick back, and have real conversations about life, business, family, current events, and everything in between. No scripts, no filters just two friends sharing stories, laughs, lessons learned, and the occasional wild tangent.

Whether we're talking about everyday wins, challenges we've faced, or the people and experiences that inspire us, our goal is simple: have a great time and bring you along for the ride. Because every ordinary person has the potential to become a legend.

Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

Dana Swint: Spaceships, Vortexes & Teleportation

Dana has lived a life that sounds more like a movie than reality. He’s seen a spaceship, witnessed a vortex, been shot at, and even claims to have teleported. On top of it all, he’s a master jeweler. This is one conversation you definitely won’t want to miss.

From Naples to Michigan: One Move That Captivated the Internet | Marissa Baker | Ordinary Legends Podcast

What happens when you trade palm trees for potholes, beaches for blizzards, and 80-degree winters for the unpredictable Midwest?

This week on The Ordinary Legends Podcast, Danny and Joey sit down with Marissa Baker, who made the bold decision to leave Naples, Florida, and start a new chapter in Michigan.

What began as a simple daily Instagram series documenting her move "Day 1 Living in Michigan," "Day 33 Since Moving to Michigan," and beyond quickly turned into a viral journey. Thousands of people now follow along as Marissa experiences Michigan for the very first time, sharing her honest reactions, the culture shocks, unexpected discoveries, and the little moments that have made people across the country fall in love with her story.

When people hear the last name Landau, they usually think of comedian Dave Landau. But behind the laughs is another Landau making an impact in a completely different way.

In this episode of Ordinary Legends, brothers Dave and Mike Landau join us for a conversation about comedy, construction, family, and the different paths to success.

Dave has become one of America’s top stand-up comedians, appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, Gutfeld!, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, co host of Stu and Dave Do America and headlining clubs across the country. Mike, owner of Thomas Edward Construction, has built his reputation through hard work, leadership, and craftsmanship.

Together, they share hilarious childhood stories, behind-the-scenes moments from the comedy world, lessons from entrepreneurship, and what it means to stay true to yourself while building a meaningful career.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, comedy fan, or someone chasing a dream, this episode delivers laughs, insight, and a reminder that there’s more than one way to build an extraordinary life.

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What if the experiences you couldn’t explain ended up shaping your entire life’s purpose?

This week on The Ordinary Legends Podcast, Danny and Joey sit down with psychic medium Lisa to hear the remarkable story behind her journey. From hearing her first unexplained “voice” at just five years old to a near-death experience at sixteen that changed the course of her life, Lisa shares how those moments led her to embrace abilities she believes connect her with the spirit world.

Together, they explore intuition, signs from loved ones, angels, near-death experiences, and the different ways people claim to receive spiritual guidance through hearing, seeing, sensing, and simply knowing. Lisa also explains why she believes everyone has intuitive gifts that can be developed with practice and an open mind.

Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or simply fascinated by stories that challenge the way we see the world, this conversation offers an honest look into one woman’s extraordinary experiences.

This is another reminder that ordinary people often live extraordinary lives and that’s what The Ordinary Legends Podcast is all about.

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 ask. It’s an honest, thought-provoking conversation about life, death, and what truly matters—whether you’re deeply religious, skeptical, or somewhere in between.

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 Detroit's biggest champions of community.

We talk entrepreneurship, resilience, Detroit's food scene, and why bringing people together is at the heart of everything he does.

If you love stories about ordinary people making an extraordinary impact, this episode is for you.