Refs are not always right, but we're never wrong.
Chirping Zebras is a hockey podcast from the referees perspective. Hear old friends share their experiences from the officiating world. Every referee has a story. Our guests will include fellow referees, players, and coaches who will provide entertaining and thoughtful insight.
Comedian • Podcaster • Co-Host of Chirping Zebras
Join Mark Riley at the Northeast Card Expo in Portland, Maine on Saturday, October 19, 2025, where he’ll be signing autographs and meeting fans from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Best known as the sharp-witted co-host of the Chirping Zebras podcast, Mark brings the same humor and energy that keep listeners coming back week after week. Between cracking jokes, breaking down the world of sports, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories, he’s always up for a good conversation and a few laughs.
Location: 239 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2025
Autograph Session: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Get tickets and event details at NortheastCardExpo.com
Chirping Zebras Episodes
Episode 77: Guest Jon Echols
The boys sit down with retired Navy SEAL Jon Echols — absolute weapon of a guy. He takes us through Hell Week, wild stories from deployment, and how he found a new team through hockey and Warrior for Life. From near-death calls to locker...
Episode 76: Guest Matt Light
The boys took the show on the road for a live episode of Chirping Zebras right inside Gillette Stadium — and who better to join us than New England Patriots legend Matt Light. We cracked some cold ones and chopped it up about life...
Episode 75: Guest Ken Hodge
The boys sit down with two former Boston Bruins, Ken Hodge and Kenny Hodge (they are not Sr and Jr they have different middle names). This is our first father/son combination and it was awesome. Ken talking about playing with Bobby Orr and what...
Episode 74: Guest Tom Tschida
The boys sit down with legendary MLB umpire Tim Tschida for an absolute beauty of a chat. We’re talkin’ war stories from behind the plate, dealing with Boston sports fans who could chirp the paint off the Green Monster, and what it’s like calling...
Show Hosts
Mark Riley and Geno Binda are former pro hockey referees. Join them and their guests as they talk hockey and give an insight into the world of hockey refereeing.
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Episode 1 Full Ride featuring Mark Riley and Geno Binda
Pat Shea wrote Full Ride which is a comedy TV show about three college hockey players navigating the college life. There will be 5 episodes. Watch the hilarious Episode 1 of Full Ride. Mark Riley and Geno Binda play the Hockey Coaches.
