In Episode 97, the boys sit down with Jon Mirasty — former NHL enforcer, one-third of “The Jims,” and a player who built his career in the toughest corners of the game.
Mirasty opens up about the realities behind the enforcer role: the locker-room code, earning respect, and what it truly means to be “that guy” when tensions boil over. From growing up in the game to playing overseas in the KHL, he shares stories of culture shock, language barriers, fighting, and the responsibility that comes with protecting the room — long after the skates come off.
We also dive into his role on Shoresy and how closely the show mirrors real hockey culture — not the polished Hollywood version. That conversation leads to the unforgettable Boston Bruins Alumni vs. Shoresy cast game at TD Garden — with Mark Riley reffing and Josh Dolan on the call — an electric night that felt more like a circus than an exhibition.
The conversation expands into the mental side of toughness, transitioning from hockey to MMA, leadership and accountability, and empowering young people in his community to stand confidently on their own two feet. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs — chirps about sports media, performative toughness, and the difference between how hockey looks on TV and how it’s actually lived.
No spin. No script. Just real talk from someone who’s been in the fire.