Chirping Zebras

Welcome to Episode 69 "The Shoresy Episode" of the Chirping Zebras Podcast, where the banter's as raw as a Southie dive bar and the laughs are as loud as a Bruins playoff game. This week, we got the legendary Rear Admiral from Spittin' Chiclets in the house, and trust us, it’s a wicked pisser of an episode.We dive into the chaos of the NHL playoffs, chirp about the Bruins' latest moves, and toss around some hot takes that'll have you spitting out your Sam Adams. From RA's tales of rubbing elbows with hockey royalty to the boys' beer-league stories that are more twisted than a Fenway pretzel, this episode's got it all.Expect no filter, just pure Masshole magic as we break down the game we love with the kind of shit-talk that only a true Bostonian can deliver. So grab a cold one, smash that subscribe button, and join us for a ride that's as unpredictable as a puck bounce off the Garden boards.Hosted by former professional hockey refs, Mark Riley and Geno Binda Jr., with producer Josh Dolan, this is the podcast where refs, players, coaches, and fans all hit the mic. No whistles. No filter. Just old-time hockey stories, on-ice chirps, and behind-the-scenes gold from the world of officiating and beyond.We’re talking legends, locker room chaos, benders, barn burners, and everything in between. If you’ve ever screamed “C’mon, ref!”, or if you are that ref.. — this one’s for you!📲 FOLLOW THE ZEBRAS:Instagram → [@ChirpingZebrasPod]TikTok → [@ChirpingZebras]Twitter/X → [@ChirpZebras]Facebook → [Chirping Zebras Podcast]Website → [https://chirpingzebras.com]📬 WANT TO REACH US?Booking, Sponsorships, Fan Chirps → [email protected](We read the good ones. The bad ones we frame.)💥 SPONSORS WHO KEEP US OUT OF THE BOX:🧠 AOA Studios 🚨 Referees Crease#ChirpingZebras #SpittinChiclets #Bruins #HockeyTalk #MassholeMadness

In this episode of Chirping Zebras, we take you behind the stripes for a unique perspective on the game of hockey. Featuring stories and insights from the officiating world. From hilarious anecdotes to deep dives into the intricacies of refereeing, our guests—including fellow referees, players, and coaches—bring you entertaining and thought-provoking content!🎧 Listen to the Full Episode:Audio: https://chirpingzebras.com/episodes/📢 Connect with Us:Website: https://chirpingzebras.com/Show Social Media: The TikTok:   / chirping.zebras  The IG:   / chirpingzebras  The Facebook:   / chirpingzebras  💬 Join the Conversation:We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your feedback and join the discussion in the comments below or reach out to us on social media!⭐ Subscribe & Rate:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to Chirping Zebras and leaving a rating/review. Your support helps us keep delivering insightful content from the referees' perspective!

This week on Chirping Zebras, we’re goin’ behind the glass AND behind the ropes with the absolute OGs of Boston Garden security — JACK & JIM McCorkle, the twin towers of TD Garden event ops. These guys have seen it all: from drunken brawls in the loge to backstage mayhem with rockstars, rats, and rowdy fans.We talk Garden history, what it takes to run point on security when the B’s are buzzing or the Celtics are in a Game 7, the wildest things they've ever seen go down in the bowels of the arena and how they’ve managed to keep peace with 20,000 fired-up Massholes screaming in their ears.Hosted by former professional hockey refs, Mark Riley and Geno Binda Jr., with producer Josh Dolan, this is the podcast where refs, players, coaches, and fans all hit the mic. No whistles. No filter. Just old-time hockey stories, on-ice chirps, and behind-the-scenes gold from the world of officiating and beyond.We’re talking legends, locker room chaos, benders, barn burners, and everything in between. If you’ve ever screamed “C’mon, ref!”, or if you are that ref.. — this one’s for you!📲 FOLLOW THE ZEBRAS:Instagram → [@ChirpingZebrasPod]TikTok → [@ChirpingZebras]Twitter/X → [@ChirpZebras]Facebook → [Chirping Zebras Podcast]Website → [https://chirpingzebras.com]📬 WANT TO REACH US?Booking, Sponsorships, Fan Chirps → [email protected](We read the good ones. The bad ones we frame.)💥 SPONSORS WHO KEEP US OUT OF THE BOX:🧠 AOA Studios 🚨 Referees Crease

In this episode, we’re just shootin’ the breeze about everything from hockey refs to Celtics games and wild minor league antics. Mike Hsu joins us to break down growing up in a hardcore sports family, and we get into some hilarious stories about Richmond Renegades — yeah, those weird team names and crazy promos that only minor league sports can deliver.We dive into mascot madness, parade chaos (Dropkick Murphys anyone?), and how Mardi Gras and St. Patty’s Day celebrations stack up. Then we flip the script to the radio world — sharing behind-the-scenes stories, epic live moments, and what it’s like working with some of the best in the biz.Of course, we can’t skip the hockey talk — gripes about team injuries, the pressure on refs trying to keep the game clean, and the kind of tough calls only a true official can make. Plus, some classic sports movie nostalgia to lighten things up.We wrap it all up with stories from the ice and even some disc golf fun — because sports are as much about the laughs and friendships as the competition.Kick back, crack a cold one, and join us for the laughs and the love of the game.. even the disc one!_____________Hosted by former professional hockey refs, Mark Riley and Geno Binda Jr., with producer Josh Dolan, this is the podcast where refs, players, coaches, and fans all hit the mic. No whistles. No filter. Just old-time hockey stories, on-ice chirps, and behind-the-scenes gold from the world of officiating and beyond.We’re talking legends, locker room chaos, benders, barn burners, and everything in between. If you’ve ever screamed “C’mon, ref!”, or if you are that ref.. — this one’s for you!📲 FOLLOW THE ZEBRAS:Instagram → [@ChirpingZebrasPod]TikTok → [@ChirpingZebras]Twitter/X → [@ChirpZebras]Facebook → [Chirping Zebras Podcast]Website → [https://chirpingzebras.com]📬 WANT TO REACH US?Booking, Sponsorships, Fan Chirps → [email protected](We read the good ones. The bad ones we frame.)💥 SPONSORS WHO KEEP US OUT OF THE BOX:🧠 AOA Studios 🚨 Referees Crease

This week on Chirping Zebras, Josh Dolan, Mark Riley, and Geno Binda Jr. get into a fast-paced, unfiltered conversation about all things hockey — from the pressure cooker of playoff officiating to the ripple effect of injuries, bad bounces, and bold coaching calls.The crew dives into the evolution of reffing, the emotional weight of on-ice decisions, and how movement and positioning have changed over the years. They touch on the highs and lows of being in the crosshairs as a ref, plus what fans (and media) still get wrong about officiating.Along the way, the guys explore the impact of leadership in the locker room, the risk-reward of draft picks, and how entitlement and negativity are creeping into youth and pro sports. As always, they bring it all back to the love of the game — mixing in personal stories, quick chirps, and a few laughs about future plans and behind-the-scenes moments.Whether you're in the stands, behind the bench, or wearing the stripes — this one hits every corner of the rink.---Hosted by former professional hockey refs, Mark Riley and Geno Binda Jr., with producer Josh Dolan, this is the podcast where refs, players, coaches, and fans all hit the mic. No whistles. No filter. Just old-time hockey stories, on-ice chirps, and behind-the-scenes gold from the world of officiating and beyond.We’re talking legends, locker room chaos, benders, barn burners, and everything in between. If you’ve ever screamed “C’mon, ref!”, or if you are that ref.. — this one’s for you!📲 FOLLOW THE ZEBRAS:Instagram → [@ChirpingZebrasPod]TikTok → [@ChirpingZebras]Twitter/X → [@ChirpZebras]Facebook → [Chirping Zebras Podcast]Website → [https://chirpingzebras.com]📬 WANT TO REACH US?Booking, Sponsorships, Fan Chirps → [email protected](We read the good ones. The bad ones we frame.)💥 SPONSORS WHO KEEP US OUT OF THE BOX:🧠 AOA Studios 🚨 Referees Crease

🦓 Welcome to the Chirping Zebras Podcast — where the stripes talk back.We got a beauty on the mic this week — Dave Goucher, former radio play-byplay for the Boston Bruins and current voice of the Vegas Golden Knights, this longtime legend behind the call, jumps on Chirping Zebras to talk shop.From his early days calling college puck to hoisting cups (verbally) and now bringing the noise on TV, Goucher walks us through the grind, the glory, and everything in between. We hit on:🏒 The radio-to-TV transition🎧 Calling championship games🧊 Freezing cold minor league barns🎤 Game day routines & prep👀 How replay rules mess with the flow🇨🇦 Canadian teams in the playoffs🥅 The voodoo magic of goaltending📻 What it’s like being a fan and a broadcasterThis one’s full of chirps, laughs, and some straight-up gold for anyone who’s ever held a mic, worn the stripes, or screamed from the stands. Goucher doesn’t hold back.📍Hosted by Mark Riley & Geno Binda Jr.🎛️ Produced by Josh DolanHosted by former professional hockey refs, Mark Riley and Geno Binda Jr., with producer Josh Dolan, this is the podcast where refs, players, coaches, and fans all hit the mic. No whistles. No filter. Just old-time hockey stories, on-ice chirps, and behind-the-scenes gold from the world of officiating and beyond.We’re talking legends, locker room chaos, benders, barn burners, and everything in between. If you’ve ever screamed “C’mon, ref!”, or if you are that ref.. — this one’s for you!📲 FOLLOW THE ZEBRAS:Instagram → [@ChirpingZebrasPod]TikTok → [@ChirpingZebras]Twitter/X → [@ChirpZebras]Facebook → [Chirping Zebras Podcast]Website → [https://chirpingzebras.com]📬 WANT TO REACH US?Booking, Sponsorships, Fan Chirps → [email protected](We read the good ones. The bad ones we frame.)💥 SPONSORS WHO KEEP US OUT OF THE BOX:🧠 AOA Studios 🚨 Referees Crease

Boston Celtics Legend | 2× NBA Champ | Finals MVPThis week, the boys are joined by a legit Celtics legend — Cedric Maxwell. “Cornbread” stops by to chop it up about everything from his wild playing days to his hilarious (and brutally honest) takes on NBA refs.We get into his championship runs, the dynamic inside those classic Celtics locker rooms, and his no-holds-barred thoughts on today’s league. Cedric doesn’t hold back — and that’s exactly why we love him.The guy’s got rings, stories, and more personality than half the league combined.

Guests: Ray LeBlanc & Gianna Griffith

Director of Mass Adaptive Hockey | Team USA Blind Hockey

This one’s got a little bit of everything — heart, chirps, and some serious inspiration.

We’re joined by Ray LeBlanc, the man running the show over at Mass Adaptive Hockey, to break down the 7 different styles of adaptive hockey that are changing lives and growing the game in a big way. From sled to blind to special hockey and more — Ray’s been boots-on-the-ice helping build something real special.

Then we’re fired up to welcome Gianna Griffith, a total stud and proud member of the U.S. National Blind Hockey Team. She gives us the inside scoop on what it's like to compete at that level, how blind hockey works, and what the community means to her.

This ep is about more than hockey — it’s about what the game can do for people. And if you’re not fired up after this one, check your pulse.

If you don’t know The BASE — it’s a badass spot that’s changing lives using baseball and sports to get kids into college and onto real careers. Big shoutout to Robert Lewis Jr. for starting this thing, and to Steph and Vanessa Lewis who are keeping it rolling.

We caught up with some absolute beauties, including:

• Peter Gammons – Legend. Enough said.

• Steph Lewis and Vanessa Lewis – Running the show at The BASE.

• Will Dailey – Killer musician and all-around good dude.

• Lenny DiNardo – Former Sox pitcher, now ripping it up on NESN.

• Kay Hanley – From Letters to Cleo and Disney's Kindergarten the Musical. Absolute wagon.

• Allyce Najimy – CEO of the Foundation to Be Named Later and the brains behind a lot of this stuff.

And if that wasn’t enough, the room was stacked with legends like Bernie Williams, Bill "Spaceman" Lee, and Paul Epstein just hangin' around.

Good vibes, unreal people, and some awesome stories from behind the scenes — you don’t wanna miss this one.

Hit that subscribe button, smash a beer (responsibly), and let’s get after it!

🎙️ JAYME PARKER | Chirping Zebras Podcast | Ep. 58 🦓

In this one, we sit down with the awesome Jayme Parker—you probably know her from NESN or catching her on the mic talking all things Boston sports. She’s been in the game for a while, and she’s got stories for days.

We talked about her journey through the sports media world, working in the Bruins locker room, covering wild moments in Boston sports history, and what it’s like being a badass woman in a male-dominated industry. Oh—and a few chirps were definitely thrown around.

🔥 In This Episode:

• Jayme’s start in sports media

• Her time at NESN and working Bruins games

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the locker room

• Covering iconic Boston sports moments

• What it’s like being a woman in hockey media

• Absolute chaos moments in the biz

This episode has it all—laughs, inside stories, and a ton of Boston sports love. Jayme’s a legend and we were pumped to have her on.

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