Chirping Zebras

Get ready for copious amounts of laughter with one of the nation's top comedians, TONY V. Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. In 1986 Tony V was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He followed this achievement with several performances on HBO, the Arts and Entertainment Network, Comedy Central, and MTV. From 1987 through 1992 Tony V became the “spokesperson” for American Tourister Luggage. Remember the suitcase-smashing gorilla? It was Tony who gave the ape its distinct voice and temperament. Network television was next on the list for this Boston native. Spending time in New York and L. A. paid off with multiple highly acclaimed appearances on Late Night w/ Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn, and several sit-coms including Seinfeld, Boston Common, The Single Guy, and Dr. Katz Professional Therapist. Having proven himself a solid comic actor Tony then tackled dramatic roles on television working with such notable actors as Eric Roberts, Ice T, and James McDaniels from NYPD Blue. Tony’s big screen outings include State and Main, Celtic Pride, Housesitter, One Crazy Summer, and Shakes the Clown as well as the independently produced By the Sea and Abracadabra. Tony has also produced and written on several shows for network and production companies. Grab a cold beverage and enjoy this one because it's a killer episode. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. www.refscrease.com 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

Get ready for a real barn burner because the one and only John Buccigross joins the boys for an epic episode. Bucci and the Zebras talk about everything from college hockey, his career path to ESPN, EA Sports' NHL 27, and of course chicken parm. They also have an in-depth discussion about NHL officiating and where it is headed. If you have ever wondered how the #BucciOvertimeChallenge came about you will get the full story here. This episode is one for the ages so kick back like you're watching Sports Center and enjoy. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

The boys switch it up to baseball being joined by Major Leaguer John Valentin. John played with the Boston Red Sox from 1992-2001 and finished his career with the New York Mets in 2002. He won the Silver Slugger Award in 1995, is a member of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame and holds the distinction of being the only major-league player to have (in different games) executed an unassisted triple play, hit for the cycle, and hit three home runs in one game. John not only talks about that triple play and hitting for the cycle, but shares his thoughts on the current Red Sox team, the MLB playoff picture, and instant replay in baseball. John played on some great teams in the 90's and had some legendary teammates like Pedro Martinez and Mo Vaughn (who he played with in college at Seton Hall). Sit back, bust open a bag of peanuts or Cracker Jacks, and enjoy some baseball talk with a great Red Sox player and all around awesome guy, John Valentin. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

The boys are joined by ex NHL'er Pat Leahy. Strap yourself in for this one. Pat is a local Boston kid who got to live out his dream of playing for his hometown team the Boston Bruins. Pat was a star at BC High, the same school Geno played for, and went on to have a great pro hockey career. After being drafted in the 5th round, 122nd overall, at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, Pat spent 4 years playing college hockey for Miami University in Oxford, Ohio before he turned pro in 2001. In 2007, after his NHL days were done, Pat signed with EHC Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Hockey League. He spent the last 7 seasons of his career with Linz, culminating with a Championship in 2012 before retiring at the end of the 2013–14 season. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

With Geno on vacation, Mark is joined by Comedian Paul Nardizzi and they have quite the discussion about the World Cup, comedy, and everything Boston sports. What happens when two comedians chop it up, a whole ton of laughs that's what. Paul is not only one of the top comedians out of Boston, he is also a writer, actor and sports fanatic. Check out Paul's sitcom, ConTEMPt on his TikTok @paulnardizzi and go see him live. He is hilarious. Go to paulnardizzicomedian.com for more info. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

If you are in the mood for some real talk about hockey tournaments, refereeing, trips to Vegas and the World Cup Final, this is the episode for you. Mark and Geno chop it up about all that and more. And Geno discovered sound effects on Riverside. Geno really likes sound effects. 🔥 BIG LOVE TO OUR SPONSOR Couldn’t do this without the beauties who keep the wheels turning. Support our sponsor thats support the show — that’s just good locker-room etiquette. 🦓 Referees Crease Recruiting, developing, and advancing the next generation of hockey officials. If you wear stripes — you belong here. 🎙️ Huge thanks to AOA Studios For rolling with us and capturing the boys chirpin’ it up. CHIRPING ZEBRAS MERCH Look good. Chirp better. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/shop/ 🌐 EVERYTHING CHIRPING ZEBRAS Episodes, clips, merch, socials — all in one barn. 👉 https://chirpingzebras.com/ 📺 Full episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let it rip

This episode has a ton to unpack. The boys come out of the gate talking refereeing clinics, the NHL draft, and the moves the Boston Bruins made this past week. And just when you thought that was a lot, the boys bring on comedian PJ Thibodeau, a CZP favorite, to talk about the Celtics trade of Jaylen Brown and the World Cup. Not only is PJ a top headlining comic, he is also a basketball and soccer expert. In true Chirping Zebras fashion the episode goes off the rails when Geno shares what his favorite pickup line was back in the day. This was so funny Riles snorted. Yeah that funny. Don't leave this one early or you'll miss a whole lot of hilarity. Shout out to Iliac Golf for sending us a custom CZP head cover. Check them out.

The Tartan Army from Scotland has been partying their way through Boston and Miami. Riles met some of the crew at his show last Saturday night. After some singing with the lads they agreed to join us Zebras on the pod. If you are a fan of soccer and the World Cup, love the Scottish accent, and like to laugh, this is the episode for you. In a beach bar north of Miami, Allan MacDonald and the boys talked about the Tartan Army's trip to Boston, the World Cup, futball's GOAT, their favorite stadiums and much more. Oh yeah, there was singing. Can't spend time with lads from Scotland without some singing. No Scotland, No Party.

The Zebras rolled back into Granite Links Golf Club for the Tee Off For Heroes celebrity golf tournament to benefit the Warrior For Life Fund. This episode is absolutely loaded with big names with big stories. On this episode 1980 Olympic Gold Medalist Mike Eruzione stopped in and talked hockey and golf. Greg Hill from The Greg Hill Show on WEEI had some laughs with the boys and highlighted The Greg Hill Foundation, that was involved with the big golf ball drop at the end of the day. Also joining the Zebras was Hockey Hall of Famer Joey Mullin, who won 3 Stanley Cups. Boston Bruins radio color commentator Bob Beers gave his thoughts on the current Bruins and next season. Granite Links golf pro Nick Tedeschi talked about the 3 nine hole courses they have at the club and what its like to host TOFH for a great day of gold. Boston comedy legend Steve Sweeney jumped in to provide some comic relief and we finished up with Boston Bruins Foundation president Bob "Swoop" Sweeney. Go to warriorforlifefund.org for more information on this incredible organization that helps current and retired Navy Seals and their families along with Gold Star families. Big stick taps to Kevin Mason of Marina Bay Management for setting the boys up at Granite Links, and to retired seal Captain Ryan Croley who help establish the Warrior For Life Fund. Also a shout out to Boston Bruins Alumni president Frank Simonetti for his continued support of CZP. If you have never played Granite Links you should. It is an awesome course run by awesome people.

Naoko Funayama, a sportscaster who has covered multiple sporting events including four Olympic Games, joined the boys for talk about hockey, refereeing and her travels around the globe covering sporting events. Naoko has worked for NBC Sports, NESN, the New England Revolution and is currently working as a reporter for the Snow League, a professional snowboarding and free skiing league. She had a lot of questions for Geno and Mark about refereeing and what it takes to be a hockey referee. Naoko also talked about her career path and the four Olympics she covered. She covered the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, delayed to 2021 due to covid. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Naoko is a true professional journalist who grilled the boys for information about hockey and officiating. It was more Naoko's podcast than the Zebras. Sit back enjoy a sportscaster that has been around the world.

Strap in because the boys are joined by three time Stanley Cup winner Jordan Nolan, who happens to also be on the hit show Shoresy. We talk about his career in the NHL, being on the show and everything in between.

Ryan McDonell, aka Michaels from Shoresy, joins the boys for a full-blown hockey culture heater. This week on Chirping Zebras, Ryan McDonell hops in with Mark Riley, Geno Binda, and Josh Dolan to talk all things hockey — from life around the rink, officiating stories, acting gigs, Boston hockey chaos, and the kind of behind-the-scenes moments you only get when you’ve lived inside the game. Ryan has worn a bunch of different buckets over the years — referee, actor, hockey guy, storyteller — and the boys get into how all those worlds collide. We’re talking locker room laughs, fan culture, old-school hockey memories, the evolution of sports media, and why this game still has a way of bringing absolute beauties together. If you love hockey, chirps, Boston sports culture, refs catching strays, and stories from guys who’ve been around the game, this one’s for you. Pull up a stall, tape the twig, and enjoy the ride.

Sam Hiller hops on the pod to talk Olympic-level officiating, women’s hockey, the PWHL, Milan, firefighting, and what it’s really like being the one everyone yells at. Absolute wagon of an episode.

Boys are absolutely BUZZIN’ this episode—grab a cold one and settle in. We’re talkin’ full-blown playoff chaos, and yeah… the intensity is already through the roof. The hits are heavier, the chirps are nastier, and every shift feels like someone’s about to lose a tooth or a series. We dive headfirst into the Bruins—what’s working, what’s got fans pacing like lunatics, and whether this squad’s got that legit “we’re not messin’ around” playoff gear. Are they built for a run or are we gonna need a couple more “big boy” performances? Then we get into that Ducks OT goal… absolute filth. The kind of greasy, dirty, blink-and-you-miss-it finish that makes you spill your drink and yell at nobody in your living room. That’s playoff-style hockey right there, even if it’s coming from a team that said “yeah, we’re still here, pal.” AND—because it wouldn’t be hockey without it—we’re callin’ out the officials. Not just the show, but the NCAA stripes too. Let’s just say… consistency is not their strong suit. Boys break down some calls (and non-calls) that’ll have you questioning if the refs are watching the same game as the rest of us. On a real one, we also shine a light on the first-ever Kevin Stevens Recovery Cup—an unreal event with a bigger purpose. Hockey community showing up in a major way, supporting recovery, second chances, and proving this game’s got heart way beyond the rink. Absolute respect. It’s laughs, it’s takes, it’s a little bit of “what are we doin’ here?” and a whole lotta playoff energy. Strap in. It’s only getting louder from here.

The Zebras rolled into Granite Links Golf Club for an absolute heater with Ryan Croley — and boys, this one’s got some meat on the bone. We’re talkin’ life as a United States Navy SEALs, dealing with PTSD, handling pressure when the lights are hot, and finding purpose after the battle. Real stuff. No fluff. Then we get into the unreal work being done by the Warrior for Life Fund alongside the Boston Bruins and the NHL community — helping heroes keep moving forward. Toughness, brotherhood, and second chances. You wanna hear what leadership actually sounds like? Buckle up. Big stick taps to Kevin Mason for setting the boys up at Granite Links, and to Captain Croley for coming through with an all-time conversation. Grab a cold one, settle in, and let the Zebras cook.

On the road again. The Zebras go to The Range in Hingham to sit down with two power houses. Lucas Carr and Matt Brown. The boys talk about their experiences running the Boston marathon along with other marathons including New York City. Matt tells the story of how he was paralyzed and Lucas talks about the day of the marathon bombings and what it was like for him that day right after he crossed the finish line. This one has emotion, grit, laughs and great stories. Special thanks to the Range in Hingham along with Kevin Mason of Marina Bay Management for setting us up with a great space to tape this beauty.

Chirping Zebras Podcast – LIVE from Skate 3 (Tyngsboro, MA) The boys hit the road and took the show straight to the rink—Skate 3 in Tyngsboro, MA—right before a Boston Bruins Alumni barnburner, and yeah… it got exactly as rowdy as you’d expect. We’re posted up with a stacked lineup of absolute beauties from the game, including none other than Irish Micky Ward, plus a bunch of characters, legends, and rink lifers who showed up ready to wheel, deal, and tell stories you definitely shouldn’t hear in a locker room (but we’re telling them anyway). This one’s got everything— 🏒 Hockey stories that go off the rails 🍻 Locker room energy and classic chirps 🎟️ Raffles, auctions, and community vibes 💛 All for a killer cause: Exceptional Citizens Week It’s chaos, it’s laughs, it’s the kind of episode where you feel like you’re standing at the glass with us, watching it all unfold. So grab a cold one, settle in, and try to keep up… because this one’s buzzing start to finish. Let’s set the tone, boys.

🍀 CHIRPING ZEBRAS LIVE @ LAUGH BOSTON | ST. PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND BLOWOUT🍀 March 15th, 2026 What a day, what a weekend, what a ride. We kicked things off the only way you can in Boston on St. Paddy’s Weekend—boots on the ground in Southie, ripping through the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the Chirping Zebras float with the boys… and somehow made it out alive. Then we took it straight to the stage. 🎤 LIVE from Laugh Boston The barn was buzzing. The crowd brought it. The boys showed up. We had an absolute wagon of a lineup: 🦓 Chirping Zebras Crew — Mark Riley, Josh Dolan, Geno Binda Jr. 🍁 Jonathan Diaby (“Dolo”) — certified beauty 🎬 Terry Ryan (“Ted Hitchcock”) — first rounder, legend, all-time storyteller And yeah… it got loose. We had beauties in the building too: -Retired Navy SEAL Jon Echols -Travis Jackson -Jedi from Maine Cabin Masters -Todd Angilly (Boston Bruins anthem king) kicking things off with the U.S. & Canadian national anthems — chills right outta the gate. -The Hangaz Axe and Smok This wasn’t just a live show… this felt like the start of something. Hockey’s built on tradition… and this might be the start of a BEAUTY. From parade beers to stage lights, from Southie madness to Laugh Boston chaos—this was one for the books. And we’re just getting warmed up. Special thanks to: John Tobin, Ryan Cott & Alex at Laugh Boston — for hosting the circus Dolo & Terry Ryan — absolute beauties for coming down and lighting it up Jared Keeso & the entire Shoresy crew — for making magic and welcoming us into the mix Thanks to our sponsors! Referee’s Crease Damon Financial Granite Links Berardi Irrigation Mackay Construction Lovell Hockey Grillo’s Pickles Landmark Public House Boston Jr. Terriers Merrymen Foundation Laugh Boston Cyrus 11 Todd Angilly Sisti Marketing

This week, the Zebras hit the ice at Lovell Arena, huge thanks to Tim Lovell—friend of the show! We were thrilled to welcome folks from Massachusetts Adaptive Hockey Initiative, and yes—you might spot some USA Hockey tarps and gold on the set!

This week the Chirping Zebras boys sit down with NHL tough guy and Stanley Cup champion Darren McCarty — and let’s just say… the man might be leaving with the Chirp Champ title. From the opening minutes, McCarty wastes no time tearing into the boys with stories, one-liners, and classic locker-room energy that had everyone on their heels. It’s not often the Zebras get matched — let alone out-chirped — but this one might go down as an all-timer. The conversation rolls through Grind Line battles, the Avalanche rivalry, and the emotional weight of winning the Stanley Cup, mixed with honest talk about fighting culture, referee life, and the respect that still drives the game. McCarty shares memories from playing alongside legends, lessons learned along the way, and what hockey looks like from his perspective today. There are laughs, a few savage chirps, and some real moments too — touching on addiction, growth, and life beyond the spotlight — all while the boys keep the conversation loose, unpredictable, and exactly what you’d expect when hockey stories start flying. Hockey history, bench banter, and a rare episode where the hosts might’ve finally met their chirping match.