Guest Fran Doyle — absolute wagon of a guest if you’re into the stripes side of sports. Fran’s a lacrosse ref who’s seen it all: youth parents losing their minds, box lacrosse turning into a warzone, and the politics that come with officiating. They chop it up about how lacrosse culture stacks up against hockey,…

This week the boys are buzzin’—we got former NHL’er Mark Mowers hoppin’ on the mic. The guy laced ‘em up for the Bruins, Red Wings, Preds, and Ducks, and now he’s scouting talent for the Minnesota Wild. Watch Episode 78 on YouTube

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 room laughs, this one’s got it all — military grit, NHL…

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 after football, the dynasty years, wild locker room stories, and what…

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 it was like back in the 70’s. Kenny discussing having a…

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 games for legends — including Nolan Ryan’s no-hitter. Tim gets into…

The boys linked up with Boston Bruins legend Andy Brickley at Harmon Golf in Rockland, MA for a little golf, a lotta sweat, and even more chirps. After hacking it around the course on one of the hottest damn days of the year, we hit the clubhouse and sat down with Brick for a full-blown…

Live from Cagney’s, Episode 72 takes 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! Watch Episode 72 on YouTube

From Bozeman, Montana — big skies, bigger laughs, and even better company. The Chirping Zebras sat down with Chicago Blackhawks forward Sam Lafferty, who joined us for a no-filter convo about life in the league, off-season training, and what it’s like growing up a Western PA kid and ending up in the NHL. We talk…

Ralph Marziale is a longtime figure in the New England hockey officiating community, particularly known for his role as a referee and mentor. He has officiated at various levels of the sport, including high school, prep school, and junior hockey games. Marziale is widely respected for his professionalism, deep knowledge of the game, and his…