Voice of the Olympics, Mike Tirico, Calls Michigan Home

If you were to show me a room and tell me to fill it with all the things I didn't know, I'd immediately tell you we're gonna need a bigger room. However, I can officially clear a space for another random fact. While listening to the Smartless podcast, their most recent guest was Mike Tirico, who revealed that he and his family have resided in Ann Arbor, Michigan, since around 2000.

Why Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico Prefers Michigan Over Life on the Coasts

The man who makes you feel like a friend sitting next to you on the couch calling a game, Mike Tirico, was born on the East Coast and raised in Queens, New York. From there, he attended Syracuse (the only team he roots for), where he met his wife, Debbie, a four-year letterwinner and Michigan native.

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Mike and Debbie Tirico were married in 1991, and nine years later, they decided to move to Debbie's home state. They've remained there, calling it the perfect place to raise their two kids.

How Does Tirico Handle Traveling the World From Ann Arbor, Michigan

The hosts of the Smartless podcasts, Hollywood heavy-hitters Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, asked Tirico how he managed what had to be a hectic travel schedule due to the broad range of sports he calls and varied international locations they are held in.

While Tirico admitted it wasn't optimal, he said that he preferred the Midwest way of life versus the hectic pace found on either coast. The advantage of covering a wide array of sports has made him familiar with 30+ cities around the world, cities where he can rent a car, grab dinner, and head to his destinations without a GPS. It sounds like Mike might be the best travel buddy ever.

The Novelty That Living in Michigan Offers a Sport Broadcaster

He's called some pretty magnificent plays, including the 2004 rivalry game between the University of Michigan and Michigan State, in which MSU either blew the lead or U of M had a glorious comeback. Either way, Braylon Edwards's 11-yard reception to tie the game at home was ranked as the 13th-greatest call of his career.

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What makes that call even more impressive is that when it was over, he was dealing with the same gameday traffic we all do in Ann Arbor. Although he's doing that knowing he's called nearly every single major Tiger Woods has ever played. Not bad for an East Coast transplant who now calls Michigan home.