Podcast

Ozzy and Keats

Hockey, Sports

Ozzy and Keats - We’re Not Great, We’re Just… O-K” is the ultimate Detroit sports podcast, hosted by legendary Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood and award-winning broadcaster John Keating. With decades of experience in sports broadcasting and on the ice, these Detroit icons share an insider’s perspective on the city’s sports culture. Tune in for in-depth discussions on Detroit’s teams, behind-the-scenes stories, and candid interviews with former athletes, broadcasters, and other notable figures. Their unfiltered opinions, humor, and entertaining banter make this podcast a must-listen for any Detroit sports fan looking for insight, nostalgia, and a good laugh. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Detroit sports scene, this podcast delivers a fresh mix of storytelling and humor that keeps listeners coming back for more.

Hockey chart
#151
Episodes
82
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

82 episodes, newest first

  1. Larkin Wants Out, Edvinsson Went Home: Red Wings’ Standoffs — Ozzy and Keats (with Max Bultman)

    Episode 82

    Show notes

    It's been a promising little stretch for the Red Wings amid all the preseason drama. We had to bring NHL insider Max Bultman back in for the latest being heard about Edvinsson and Larkin, and what happens next.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #MaxBultman

    #DylanLarkin

    #SimonEdvinsson

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    43 min
  2. Red Wings on Larkin’s Trade Request: “We’ve Kissed and Made Up” — Ozzy and Keats (with Jim Devellano)

    Season 1, Episode 81

    Show notes

    Hall of Famer Jim Devellano, architect of the Islanders and Red Wings dynasties, joins Ozzy and Keats to go inside the legendary 1989 draft that landed Lidstrom, Fedorov and Konstantinov, including the spy-novel effort to get Fedorov out of the Soviet Union. He also shares how Detroit ended up with Steve Yzerman, his take on the Red Wings’ rebuild and the Dylan Larkin trade request, and why he’s to blame for Chris Osgood.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #JimmyDevellano

    #DetroitRedWings

    #DetroitTigers

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    49 min
  3. Matthew Boyd on Facing Skubal and His Old Tigers Teammates in October — Ozzy and Keats (with Matthew Boyd)

    Episode 80

    Show notes

    He was just a kid, acquired by the Tigers in a deal for David Price. He had two tours with Detroit, but after 2 arm surgeries, has been a revelation, helping the Guardians and this year, the Cubs into postseasons. Matthew Boyd also shared that he is a former hockey player!

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #MatthewBoyd

    #DetroitTigers

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    49 min
  4. "I'd Fight My Mom to Win the Stanley Cup" — Ozzy and Keats (with Brad May)

    Episode 79

    Show notes

    He's 44th all time in NHL Fighting Majors. Brad May finished his 18-year career with the Red Wings, was Ozzy's teammate and even spent some time in Grand Rapids. We'll talk about all those things with one of the best guys in hockey.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #BradMay

    #Enforcer

    #HockeyFights

    #FiveForFighting

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    54 min
  5. Elliotte Friedman on What Really Led to Yzerman's Exit — Ozzy and Keats (with Elliotte Friedman)

    Season 1, Episode 78

    Show notes

    Elliotte Friedman is the ultimate hockey insider on NHL Network, SportsNet & CBC. So we went to him get his thoughts about the Detroit Red Wings' turbulent off-season, as well as some great, insightful conversation about Larkin, Yzerman and what’s next!

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #ElliotteFriedman

    #DetroitPistons

    #DetroitTigers

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    49 min
  6. Patrick Roy Blamed Shannon Hogan for the Loss - Ozzy and Keats (with Shannon Hogan)

    Season 1, Episode 77

    Show notes

    She was with us for five years covering the Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons. Shannon Hogan left Detroit to host coverage of New York Islanders games - a team for whom Ozzy once played, and a team recently coached by Patrick Roy. She's got some stories!

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #ShannonHogan

    #DetroitPistons

    #DetroitTigers

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    #PatrickRoy

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    49 min
  7. George Blaha Picks His All-Time Pistons Starting Five — Ozzy and Keats (with George Blaha)

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    Great to be joined by a Legend this week! George Blaha is about to begin his 50th season as the Voice of the Pistons. We talk about that history, and got him to name his all-time Pistons starting five!

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #GeorgeBlaha

    #DetroitPistons

    #NBA

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    47 min
  8. Is Dylan Larkin on the Red Wings Bench on Opening Night? - Ozzy and Keats (with Ken Daniels)

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    Want to see/hear some of the Roast of Chris Osgood? Want to be taken behind the scenes? That's why we brought back the voice of the Detroit Red Wings, Ken Daniels. And also...dive into what's happening with the team.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #KenDaniels

    #DylanLarkin

    #NHL

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    55 min
  9. Lance Parrish's Hall of Fame Case in One Stat — Ozzy and Keats (with Lance Parrish)

    Season 1, Episode 74

    Show notes

    There's this odd bond between goalies and catchers. Yes, that's only a part of our chat with "The Big Wheel", Lance Parrish. We talk about the Tigers' last championship, and of the worst injury he endured.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #LanceParrish

    #DetroitTigers

    #1984WorldSeries

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    40 min
  10. Why Larkin, Kane & Yzerman Are All Connected - Ozzy and Keats (with Max Bultman)

    Season 1, Episode 73

    Show notes

    So much turmoil with Detroit's hockey team and training camp is 3 weeks away. Who's the new GM? Do they trade Dylan Larkin or not? What do they have as the season opens? Because of where we sit, we thought we should bring back, Max Bultman, who does a terrific job covering the Wings for The Athletic.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #MaxBultman

    #DylanLarkin

    #NHL

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    47 min
  11. Andy Dirks on the Skubal Trade and the Tigers' Wild Turnaround - Ozzy and Keats (w/ Andy Dirks)

    Season 1, Episode 72

    Show notes

    We had a blast chatting with Andy Dirks for this week's episode! We talk about the Skubal trade, his Tigers career - shortened by a back injury, and Jim Leyland, and of course, becoming a broadcasting star!

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #AndyDirks

    #DetroitTigers

    #JimLeyland

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    50 min
  12. Pavel Datsyuk Is the Best I've Ever Played With - Ozzy and Keats (with Brendan Smith)

    Season 1, Episode 71

    Show notes

    A 1st round draft pick, Brendan Smith was a Red Wing defenseman for 6 seasons. One of the room’s true characters, he has stories about the Joe, the coach, and how Pavel Datsyuk changed him. Brought to you by VanderLaan Home

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #BrendanSmith

    #PavelDatsyuk

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    51 min
  13. Whittingham Takes Over at Michigan - Ozzy and Keats (with Kyle Whittingham)

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    We are back!! Vacation is over and we return with a great guest, the new University of Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham, just as fall camp opens! It's also Ozzy's first chance to talk about the Yzerman and Larkin situations.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #KyleWhittingham

    #GoBlue

    #UofMfootball

    #Wolverines

    #SteveYzerman

    #DylanLarkin

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    48 min
  14. Ozzy and Keats - Yzerman Out as GM - (w/ Ken Daniels and Max Bultman)

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    A rather stunning start to the day with word that Steve Yzerman is out as the Red Wings GM and Executive Vice-President. Ozzy is still on vacation but for “an emergency podcast”, Keats pulled in the legendary voice of the Wings, Ken Daniels … and Max Bultman who covers the Wings and NHL for The Athletic.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #SteveYzerman

    #KenDaniels

    #MaxBultman

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

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    23 min
  15. Ozzy and Keats - Brian Rafalski

    Episode 68

    Show notes

    He's a Detroit kid who won three Stanley Cups, the last of them with the Red Wings, paired with Nick Lidstrom. Brian Rafalski talks about that team and those days, as well as being Ozzy's teammate.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #BrianRafalski

    #StanleyCup

    #DearbornMichigan

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    42 min
  16. Ozzy and Keats - Rod Allen

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    He was on your TV when the Tigers went from not good to the World Series...twice! Rod Allen joins John and Chris this week, and yes, we'll discuss how his run in Detroit ended.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #RodAllen

    #DetroitTigers

    #Broadcaster

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

    Home Improvement Contractors in Hudsonville | VanderLaan's

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    44 min
  17. Ozzy and Keats - Ty Conklin

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    He survived being Ozzy's goalie partner! Ty Conklin had two different stints with the Red Wings and went to three Stanley Cup Finals. We'll cover that and playing in THREE outdoor games, and also famously needing the men's room.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #TyConklin

    #DetroitRedWings

    #StanleyCup

    #WhenYouGottaGoYouGottaGo

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

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    43 min
  18. Ozzy and Keats - Max Bultman

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    Man, what a week it's been. There's a good chance the Red Wings will look very different moving forward. Several days into it, where does the Dylan Larkin saga go next? Max Bultman of The Atlantic joins us to break it all down.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #DylanLarkin

    #MaxBultman

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

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    53 min
  19. Ozzy and Keats - Kris Draper pt 2

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    He's one of Ozzy's best pals and the stories are endless. It was time for Drapes - Part 2. There's talk of what's next for the Red Wings but also what they might have 'stolen' one night on a golf trip?

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #KrisDraper

    #DetroitRedWings

    #StanleyCup

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

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    48 min
  20. Ozzy and Keats - Dave Dombrowski

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    He built the Tigers into something special. Dave Dombrowski joins us this week as we revisit the incredible Miggy trade, his relationship with Mike Ilitch and Jim Leyland, and his alignment with Red Wings counterpart, Ken Holland.

    #ozzyandkeats

    #ChrisOsgood

    #JohnKeating

    #DaveDombrowski

    #DetroitTigers

    #DetroitRedWings

    #HockeyTown

    Jet's Pizza

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    51 min