College hockey officiating veteran Greg Shepherd joins Mark and Geno for a conversation packed with stories, insight, and a lifelong love of the game. Known throughout the hockey community as “Shep,” Greg brings decades of experience from both sides of the boards, as an on-ice official and a supervisor helping guide the next generation. Greg’s…

Greg Simeone joins Mark and Geno for a conversation about youth sports, the pressure to perform, and helping kids hold on to their love of the game. A longtime friend of the Zebras, Greg grew up loving hockey. His playing career included a New Jersey Devils NHL training camp and three years of professional hockey….

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Brad Lukowich joins Mark and Geno for Episode 128 of Chirping Zebras, bringing big stories, strong opinions, and contagious enthusiasm for hockey. From the NHL to youth hockey and the referee’s perspective, there’s something here for everyone who loves the game. Brad won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in…

A Stanley Cup, six NHL teams and plenty of stories along the way. The Zebras welcome longtime NHL defenseman Mike Lalor for a conversation packed with hockey legends, championship memories and a memorable fight with Steve Yzerman. Mike’s 12-year NHL career included stops with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, San…

Stick swinging, flying elbows and match penalties. What’s going on in youth hockey? The Zebras welcome Jonny Suporn, founder and head skills coach of Heads Up Hockey, for a candid conversation about player development and the nonsense taking over the game. With nearly a decade of coaching experience, Jonny shares how he runs practices that…

Country music duo LOCASH joins Chirping Zebras for a lively conversation about music, sports, and life on the road. Chris Lucas and Preston Brust share touring stories, including a hilarious encounter between their tour bus and some chicken protesters. The connection started when Riles headed to the LOCASH Golf Bash in Hilton Head for some…

Jon Lounsbury, owner of Eleven Hockey, joins Chirping Zebras for a conversation about player development, coaching, and the game at every level. With more than two decades of experience as a player, coach, and mentor, Jon helps players from youth hockey to the NHL sharpen their skills through on-ice training, video coaching, and mentorship. Jon…

Get ready for nonstop laughs as Boston comedy legend Tony V joins the boys for a killer episode. Tony began his stand-up career in 1982 and was named Showtime’s “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” just four years later. Since then, he has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, MTV, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Tough Crowd…

Get ready for a barn burner as the one and only John Buccigross joins the boys for an unforgettable episode. Bucci and the Zebras cover everything from college hockey and his path to ESPN to EA Sports NHL 27 and, of course, chicken parm. They also take a deep dive into NHL officiating, how it…

The boys trade the ice for the diamond as former Major League Baseball player John Valentin joins the show! John played for the Boston Red Sox from 1992 to 2001 before finishing his career with the New York Mets in 2002. A 1995 Silver Slugger Award winner and member of the Boston Red Sox Hall…