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House of Hammers
Welcome to House of Hammers — a podcast where iron sharpens iron and faith fuels perseverance. Each week, your hosts dig deep into stories of mindset, motivation, and servant leadership, reminding us to focus on "roots, not fruit" — building strong foundations before chasing results.
Through real conversations, spiritual truths, and guest insights, House of Hammers challenges you to grow in grit, grace, and purpose. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or simply yourself, this is your space to be sharpened, strengthened, and inspired to serve. Grab your hammer, it’s time to build something that lasts. 🛠️
Episodes
17 episodes
Perception, Sports Psychology, and Maximizing Your Potential | Todd Nadeau '80
In this episode of House of Hammers, we welcome Todd Nadeau ’80 — former three-sport athlete at Catholic Central, Albion College basketball player, and respected sports psychology coach who continues to mentor Shamrocks today.Todd share...
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Growth and Resilience | TJ Nadeau '24
In Episode 16 of House of Hammers, host Aaron Babicz '93 and special co-host Tory Jackson welcome alumnus TJ Nadeau '24. The conversation centers on the intersection of faith, athletic resilience, and the necessity of high-quality relationships...
After the Ring | Coach Cessante on Faith, Family, and What Comes Next
In the wake of Catholic Central's 2026 D1 State Championship, hosts Aaron Babicz '93 and Chris Okoye '14 welcome Head Football Coach Justin Cessante '99 back to House of Hammers. This is more than a championship recap — it's a candid conversati...
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Leadership as Coaching | Jeff Wiska '77
Episode 14 of the House of Hammers podcast features Jeff Wiska '77, a Michigan State football player and former NFL/USFL professional. The discussion centers on the transition from elite athletics to corporate leadership, emphasizing a "people-...
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More Than Wins | Mike McAndrews
In this episode of House of Hammers, host Aaron Babicz ’93 welcomes Mike McAndrews — Director of Admissions at Cardinal Mooney and longtime head boys basketball coach with more than 300 career wins.A proud Cardinal Mooney alumnus and fo...
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Breaking Mental Barriers | Brian Chaney
On this episode of House of Hammers, we sit down with Brian Chaney, LMSW-C, C.Ht., founder and CEO of Chane Reaction Counseling Services, to explore the powerful intersection of mental health, athletics, and personal transformat...
Fuel Your Ambition & Fail Forward | Jacob Brown
In this powerful episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome inspirational speaker and motivator Jacob Brown for a raw and honest conversation about resilience, risk, and fatherhood.Having spo...
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Coaching with Purpose and Faith | Tory Jackson
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 sit down with Head Basketball Coach Tory Jackson to talk about leadership, culture, and building young men the right way.Coach Jackson shares his story and ...
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Built in the Trenches | Jon Jansen
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome Jon Jansen, former Michigan Wolverine, NFL offensive tackle, and second-round NFL Draft pick.The conversation dives into leadership under pr...
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Ethos of a Champion | Corbin Boone
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome Corbin Boone — former Division I wrestler, award-winning student-athlete, coach, and performance specialist at Ethos Performance.Corbin shares lesso...
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"Win Forever" | Jason Malloy
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 sit down with Jason Malloy — Athletic Director at Westland John Glenn, former AD at Robichaud and Wayne Memorial, and a proud Robichaud alum and Western Mi...
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Faith, Focus, and the Conqueror's Way | Jeremy Barkey
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome Jeremy Barkey — executive coach, leadership developer, former Michigan State quarterback, and founder/CEO of Captain’s Light Consulting.The ...
Built for the Climb | Rick Court
In this high-energy episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome Rick Court — a nationally respected strength and conditioning coach with 20+ years of experience shaping elite athletes and championshi...
Royalty in the Grind | Lakenya Burks
In this inspiring episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 sit down with Lakenya Burks — mom, coach, mentor, and entrepreneur behind I Am Royalty Custom Apparel, Southfield Ravens, and <...
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What It Means to Be a Hammer | Mitch Hancock '00
In this powerful episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 welcome Mitch Hancock ’00 — Assistant Principal, Head Wrestling Coach, and soon-to-be the first lay Principal of Catholic Central.Together,...
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Leading from the Ground Up | Anthony Tomey '99
In this episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 sit down with Anthony Tomey ’99 — former Catholic Central and Eastern Michigan baseball standout, Detroit Tigers minor leaguer, and now co-founder of The Tomey Grou...
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House of Hammers | Building the Foundation (Ep. 1)
In the debut episode of House of Hammers, hosts Aaron Babicz ’93 and Chris Okoye ’14 set the tone for what this podcast is all about — mindset, faith, and the hard work of building a strong foundation. They share the story behind House of Hamme...
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