# DARREN McCARTY | Chirping Zebras Podcast | Ep #102

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Published: 2026-07-13T16:23:56+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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