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Chirpin' DMV is your go to podcast for all things hockey in the DMV. Three former players and coaches Matt Billman, Kyle Powers, and Alex Brunstrom bring hot takes and wild content along with great interviews covering local hockey as well as Caps insights and breakdowns.

Chirpin' DMV


    • May 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 144 EPISODES

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    Episode 135 - One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 73:20


    It's another first round exit for the Caps, and aren't we tired of this already? Coach, AB, and Ben fire it up on today's episode breaking down the entire Caps first round loss to the Florida Panthers and looking towards the offseason and if changes need to be made. 

    Episode 134 - Playoff Preview and Award Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 84:28


    Bobcat, AB and Ben are here to break down all things playoffs and each series ahead. We're also giving our predictions for end-of-season awards, and talking about serious piss problems. 

    Episode 133 - Two Games In Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 82:26


    Bobcat and Ben are at it this episode with the cat himself sounding extra slick with his new mic. No AB as he's a coward and won't face the cat, and still no coach as he's heaving on the recruiting trail for another 2 weeks. We'recreepin on the pens, Lavy knows better than caps Twitter, Carlson stuff, and our top 5 bitch list.

    Episode 132 - Back Like We Never Left + Carlson is STILL GOOD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 72:39


    The boys are finally back to break down the Capitals trade deadline moves, pump John Carlson's tires, and live watch the Washington/Tampa bay game. Mojo is a Capitals again, NHL tradedeadline recap, Roller tourney SZN, and our Ice team got kicked out of a tournament before it even started. 

    Episode 131 - Power Play is Back + Letting it Rip at Medieval Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 58:08


    AB, Ben and Bobcat are letting it fly this week talking all things Carlson, Vitek and Mantha. The powerplay is back and clicking again, we're talking Batman movie, John Scott is an idiot, and most importantly, drinking at Medieval Times.

    Episode 130 - Who Are Your Sources?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 72:09


     We're back with Ben and Bobcat after a *breaking* day for the Chirpin crew. We're talking if the caps make a big move at the deadline, The Revolutionary War, McMichael's ice time, Ovi Russia talk, and bobcat's capitals expectations.

    Episode 129 - Baltimore Banners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 89:36


    We're joined by Coach Matt from the Baltimore Banners as they prepare for an emotional memorial game on Feb 20th. Bobcat, AB and Ben talk deadline rumors, how bad the olympics have been so far, and all that went down during allstar weekend. 

    Episode 127 - Beau Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 102:25


    We're joined by Penguins 2010 first round draft pick and 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Beau Bennet for an awesome conversation talking growing up on Cali and getting into the game, his career up to the NHL, some Caps, and even some Uncle Todd talk. Coach, Bobcat and Ben break down the Caps four game struggle and what needs to be addressed first, powerplay or goal tending?

    Episode 126 - Tarik El-Bashir + A Big Caps Move??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 99:18


    We're joined once again by our favorite Caps insider Tarik El-Bashir who comes on to chat all things Caps, his new TNT gig, his son becoming the next big hockey player from VA, and a possible big move at the trade deadline???

    Episode 125 - Happy (No Hockey) Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 71:01


    The boys are back for a holiday roundup episode talking everything around the league and hockey world. NHL players are out of the Olympics, recapping the Caps December, and talking depth in the lineup. We're also power ranking Christmas movies and video games. 

    Episode 124 - Taylor's Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 66:04


    We've got the "new" A squad on the show with Bobcat, Ben and Stat Guy on recapping the last three games. We're talking Thanksgiving, 1st Place in the NHL (thanks for coming) and OV1K? We're also talking our new segment "What If Willy?"

    Episode 123 - Sammy Shutouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 64:14


    The three headed monster of Stat Guy Blake, Bobcat and Ben are back with you this week breaking down everything you need to know from the west coast roady the Caps just got back from. We're also talking about the back-t-back Sammy shutouts as if that's good or something?! 

    Episode 122 - West Coast Roady + Buffalo Style Scoring Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 50:51


    Caps are headed west for a four game swing and we're breaking down these teams we haven't seen in years! The boys are up late talking injuries, current lineup, and now Eller out in Covid protocol. Dowder is back fro three years and we love the term and price for what he brings to the lineup. We're talking weekend recaps including the game in Detroit and AB going to the Pens game, and Buffalo style tourney scoring. 

    Episode 121 - Injuries, Stats, & What's up With Willy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 69:25


    Stat Guy Blake is making his season debut with Bobcat and Ben and you know damn well he came prepared with the Ovi goal tracker. We're talking Tommy Wilson, and what's been going on with him as of late. We can go ahead and add Mantha to the never ending injury list, and the boys breakdown Seth Jones on the Olympic roster, and if he should be there. 

    Episode 120 - Return of the Coach + First Rego Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 54:21


    Coach is back as we push the episode back a day due to some technical difficulties. We're talking Halloween and all the spooky drinking that took place over the weekend. Bobcat read the entire Blackhawks report... and it ain't pretty. We're recapping the last three Caps games, talking China in the Olympics, and more on episode 120!

    Episode 119 - Confirmed, Ovi is the Greatest Goal Scorer of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 45:04


    The Caps are off to a hot start as they've yet to lose in regulation yet this season. e're also talking about Ovi and his ridiculous goal scoring start to the season. The boys are live watching the Caps Sens and breaking it down as they go. Bobcat starts his week off fighting a dog, AB talks about going to the Caps Av's game, and more!

    Episode 118 - Hot Takes, Week One Recap and Bus Driver Bob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 64:12


    You heard it right people. Bobcat is stepping in and driving this episodes mini bus with AB and Ben in the back kickin' his seat. It's hot takes and predictions SZN, and as they are every year, every single thing we say is and will be correct, so no need to come back and fact check post season. We're talking award winners, clown coaches, and the team USA blue line. 

    Episode 117 - Season 3 Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 46:04


    The boys are back for season 3 and Coach, Bobcat, and Ben are mixin' it up as we welcome back the Caps for tonights season opener vs the Rangers. We're talking summer vacation, Caps offseason moves. and how ready we are for a normal season. We're circling some big games on the calendar, talking news around the league, and how we're already losing money on night one of NHL betting. 

    Best of Season 2: Part 3 - Rob Carlin, Noah Grove and Zac Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 128:53


    On the final "best of" episode for season two, we're joined by two champions. Noah Grove has just won gold for the US Sled Hockey team, while Zac Jones won this years NCAA National Championship before being called up by the NY Rangers. We've also got an awesome interview with Rob Carlin filled with some of the best Caps stories from his time as the pre and post game show host. 

    Best of Season 2: Part 2 - Bryce Montgomery, Brenden Dillon and Greg "Smitty" Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 145:12


    We're joined by three awesome guest in the second part of our three part "best of" series for season 2. We've got London Knights and soon to be drafted Maryland born Defenseman Bryce Montgomery, as well as Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon for a season update and plans once DC reopens. We're also joined by Smitty for one of the greatest interviews and stories we've had on this show. 

    Best of Season 1: Part 1 - Ben Raby, Josh Gratton and Andrew Takacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 109:13


    Part one of our three part best of season two series. We've got Caps Radio analyst Ben Raby who talks Caps, his book, and some good road trip stories. We've also got Potomac Patriots and former NHL player and AHL champion Josh Gratton. Finally, we've got Amarillo Bulls and former DeMatha goalie Andrew Takacs. 

    Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 88:43


    We're wrapping up season 2 early again this year as it's another first round exit for the Caps. We're recapping the best moments from the Chripin' season including the end of Ben's roommate saga. We're tlaking Caps, and what went wrong, the bright spots, and breaking down the roster and potential offseason moves. We wrap up with playoff talk, and then go completely off the rails per usual at the end. 

    Episode 116 - Black Bears Morelli and McCoy + Bishop Ireton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 53:34


    The Black Bears are off and runnin' in the Robby Cup playoffs coming off the first series win in franchise history as they took down Johnston, and now get underway tonight in the East Final vs Maine. We're chattin' with tendy Michael Morelli and Forward Hunter McCoy as they update us on the playoff run. We're also joined by the Ireton Cards who talk about their season and growth of social media.

    Episode 115 - 'Z: Made For This' Directors Dan and Gilad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 56:16


    It's another post season, and another first round loss for the Caps and we're stuck with more questions than answers heading into the offseason wondering what next years roster will look like. We're talking about the series as a whole, recapping our wild weekends, and calling out bad Twitter takes again. We're also joined by Dan and Gilad, the Directors for the new docuseries "Z: Made For This" now stremaing on Peacock.

    Episode 114 - One Up, One Down & We're Off to Beantown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 53:55


    We're knotted at 1 as the Caps drop game 2 in OT on a Brad Marchand one timer that fires past Anderson less than a min in. We're breaking down game one and game two as the Caps find themselves in a crazy goaltending situation and the injuries continue to stack up. We're also making our NHL bracket predictions, recapping the mens league tourney, and chirpin' Rags fans. 

    Episode 113 - The Washington Day-to-Days + Regular Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 56:35


    It's the regular season finale and we're finally finding out who we're taking on in round one of the playoffs. It's been a wild week as we talk about the Rangers fight night and dive into the newly re-named "Washington Day-to-Days". We're recapping the Flyers series, talking league news, and how unlucky this damn injury bug us. It's time for the playoffs baby, let's get into it. 

    Episode 112 - Let's Talk About Tom Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 65:54


    Oh, something happened in the last Rangers game? You don't say. We're breaking down the entire situation involving Willy and the Rangers. We're talking Mantha slander and how stupid people on. Twitter are, and Kuzy and Sammy still suspended. Could this be an offseason where we see the Caps deal Kuzy away from DC and what would that offer have to entail? RIP to Coach Osh and the memorable post cup victory interview. 

    Episode 111 - Kavoossi and the Typos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 37:59


    We're joined by the local band Kavoose and the Typos who talk their new music, memories growing up playing at Bowie, and Caps games including the 1998 cup run. We're talking Nationals and the local teams out there including Ashburn being undefeated and the Chesapeake Lightning having a hell of a run and hell of a time down there. We're also talking Black Bears playoff race as their season winds down. 

    Episode 110 - Long Island Beatdown + Washington Caps Brasil

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 69:53


    It was a hell of a weekend on the Island as the Caps win their first two of the three game series vs the Islanders as they head home to look for the sweep. We're talking the Sammy shutout and the goals galore in game two as the Caps put up a 6 piece. We're joined by Luis from Washington Capitals Brasil who talks meeting Caps fans from around the world and his love for hockey. Thanos called game, Kempny possibly back, and a look at the playoff push ahead. 

    Episode 109 - Michael Morelli + Coach Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 66:14


    The local hockey scene is winding down but the competition is heating up. We're joined by Black Bears goalie Michael "MO" Morelli who was just named NAHL East Star of the Week and he's talking playoff push and the Bears 8 game heater. The Chesapeake Bay Lightning win their first game at Nationals down in Tampa, and Bobcat ponders if he could date someone who's a fan of a rival team. We end the episode with coach Parker who talks Montgomery U16AA prep for Nationals in Grand Rapids. Also shoutout Herb dawg on his birthday.

    Episode 108 - GMBM Fleeced Stevie Y + Matt from Engine Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 93:59


    You heard what we said, we won the Mantha/Vrana trade and it ain't even close. We're talking Ant Man through his first four games, Copley's fights, and Holtby's massive save. We're joined by Matt from Engine Athletics who is the company swaggin' out our Chirpin team for the upcoming tourney + a wild game 5 cup story. Unleash the Fury is back after losses to Boston and Buffalo,  and we're recapping the week that was and talking Nicky one thousand. 

    Episode 107 - We're Launching a Beer League Empire + Black Bears Sweep Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 23:49


    You heard it here first folks, we're creating a beer league dynasty here in the DMV where we'll be launching a lineup of DMV adult hockey league and tournament teams. We talk our first tournament in Laurel in May and how we'll be dusting everyone. We're also talking Black Bears as they go on the road in Johnstown and get another sweep winning both game 3-2 as they prepare for the upcoming 6 games in 8 days. 

    Episode 106 - Trade Talk with Winged Wheel Podcast + Dan Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 99:12


    It was a wild trade deadline day that left Caps fans in disarray as Vrana is traded to Detroit in a shocking move. There were plenty of overreactions, but we're here to let you know that all is going to be fine as we're joined by Brad and Ryan from the Winged Wheel Podcast who break down the trade from a Detroit perspective and talk what good will come from Mantha. We're also joined by Dan Silver who talks Flyers season and the trade for Raffl.

    Episode 105 - Nathan Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 31:45


    We're joined by New Market, MD native Nathan Young who talks us through his run with the Boston Jr Rangers who just won the EHL championship. He talks his commitment to Elmira, Team Maryland career, and training at FLTC. The Black Bears had a massive weekend as they sweep New Jersey and look to go on a run to end the season. Is DMX dead? And live watching UMASS vs Duluth. 

    Episode 104 - How Sweep It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 53:18


    See what we did there? Lol well we swept the Devils in all 8 games this season and we're breaking down the last two from Easter weekend including an Ovi tuck and Sammy BIG save. We're talking Islanders blowout loss and how to bounce back tonight. Ovi goal race update, weekend recaps, and Unleash the Fury. 

    Episode 103 - Zac Jones + Chesapeake Bay Lightning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 69:27


    We're a week from the Frozen Four and we're joined by Richmond native and UMASS defenseman Zac Jones who talks the season and championship run, getting drafted by the Rangers, and more. The Black Bears got 3 of 4 points on the weekend and we're debating the best and wort Easter candies. We're joined by Izzy and Danielle, two players on the Chesapeake Bay Lightning women's semi-pro team as they prepare for a trip to nationals. 

    Episode 102 - Greg "Smitty" Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 90:50


    We're live watching the Rangers game... and things aren't going well on the first of five straight road games. We're recapping Sunday's win, talking Sammy's shutout, and why blown leads are becoming the new normal. We're joined by Greg "Smitty" Smith, Head Athletic Trainer for the Caps for 18 years, who tells some of the best stories ever told on our show involving Ovi, Jagr, Kariya, Crosby, and more. AB and Ben talk Caps Twitter and Coach is learning Portuguese.

    Episode 101 - Washington-Liberty Champs + Gens Elite Fall Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 32:55


    We're recapping the CSHL championship game that saw Washington-Liberty take down West Potomac 5-2 to conclude a great season. We're breaking down the Generals Elite run to a national championship and to figure out how they went 3-1 but didn't make the final? The Black Bears end their losing streak and pick up a big two points at home over the weekend. 

    Episode 100 - Brenden Dillon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 87:13


    It was a tough weekend for the boys as WVU once again breaks coaches heart, AB's Chirpin' DMV roller team gets smoked at their tourney, and Ben tries to survive another bender. We're joined by Caps defenseman Brenden Dillon who talks re-signing with the Caps last offseason, how the season has gone for the boys so far, Jumbo Joe, and more. We recap the Islanders and Rangers and preview the Devils, all while praising the GOAT and how hot Ovi has been lately. 

    Episode 99 - CSHL Championship Head Coaches + BCC Captain Isaac Blank

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 60:21


    It's the CSHL championship game day and we've got Washington-Liberty Head Coach Matt Seney and West Potomac Head Coach Brian McCullough on to break down tonights big game and give insights into their respective teams, what they need to do to beat their opponent, and how they plan to fire their teams up since they can't use locker rooms. We're also joined by Isaac Blank, the Captain of the MSHL State Champion BCC hockey team who talks their run to the title, his future in the game, and training at First Line. 

    Episode 98 - The Caps are a Wagon and a Possible King's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 60:58


    We're live watching the Caps @ Sabres game as we recap the three game win week over the Devils and sweeping Philly. We break down the games and preview the upcoming week vs the Islanders and Rangers. There's word the King could make his return to the ice, so we're talking how that'd effect the lineup. Daniel Sprong is a legend, wild weekend stories, and Canadian roommates, and more!

    Episode 97 - MSHL Championship Preview, Black Bears Struggle & Gens the Sole Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 33:59


    It's championship night in the MSHL and we're running you through the bracket as it's full of upsets in every round. We're breaking down the championship, how the teams got there, and our predictions. Bobcat calls out the Black Bears to step up and do literally anything, and the Richmond Generals Elite are the last remaining USPHL team.  

    Episode 96 - Tarik El-Bashir talks Wilson Suspension, Ovechkin Contract + More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 93:24


    They Caps are back from their five game road trip and are coming back with four wins. We're recapping the Bruins and Flyers, and talking all things this past weekend as AB recaps another roller tourney. We're joined by Tarik El-Bashir for another awesome chat talking Wilson suspension, Ovi contract, Formula 1, and more. We finish up previewing the Devils and Flyers and talk goaltending carousel now that Sammy and Vanny are both playing great. 

    Episode 95 - CSHL Championship and USPHL Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 26:38


    We're breaking down tonights big game between West Potomac and Washington-Liberty as they go head to head for the league championship. We're telling ya how they got there and making our predictions. We shout out the BI Cardinals for a hell of a job with social media. We're also talking all things Richmond Generals and Hampton Road Whalers as they prepare for deep runs to the USPHL National Championships. 

    Episode 94 - Record Setting Lavs + Health Bomb Ben?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 49:53


    We're shorthanded today as Ben is a late scratch to play chel. Rumors swirling around KP's return? We're talking Lavs record start as a coach, Kuzy hurt, and we want fans in DC (and wanna drink beers). We're recapping the Devils sweep and split with the Penguins as Ovi finally scores and Backy still searches for 700. We're previewing the massive week vs the Bruins and Flyers, and shows you should be watching. 

    Episode 93 - Stevenson ACHA Head Coach Mike Urgo + High School Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 39:54


    It's a shorter episode but we're talking all things high school hockey. We're breaking down the CSHL bracket and looking at the games ahead tonight and how those teams got here, and how one team is using coach's doubt as motivation. We're touching on the quickly completed NVSHL playoffs and taking a sneak peak at the MSHL playoffs. We kick the episode off with Stevenson Mustangs coach Urgo who breaks some news and talks expansion. 

    Episode 92 - Screamin' Eagle Gameday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 52:24


    We're back and breaking down the four game slate over the week for the Caps as they end their losing streak and pick up 6 of a possible 8 points on the week. We're breaking down the wins and losses and previewing the upcoming series vs the Pens and Devils including the hype around tonights screamin' eagle sweater debut. Unleash the Fury is back and we've got some NHL news and notes including outdoor games, Putin out for the breadman, and a McMichael hattrick. 

    Episode 91 - Snow Monkeys Pond Hockey Team + Evan Donnelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 55:25


    It's a playoff hockey night in the DMV as the CSHL and NVSHL both kick off the first round of their brackets tonight and we're breaking down the brackets and making our predictions. We're joined by Matt Berry, Captain of the Snow Monkeys pond hockey team recapping their tournament in Colorado. We break down the USPHL and Black Bears weekends and finish the episode with Forward for TM EHL Evan Donnelly who talks current state of the team and Spalding career. 

    Episode 90 - The Caps are a Mess and so is This Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 56:35


    I mean I won't lie to you, there was no prep done for this episode what so ever, much like what we've seemingly seen from the Caps these last four games. We're breaking it all down with hot takes, dumb ideas, and everything in between. We've got a great edition of 'Unleash The Fury' and some NASCAR betting gone wrong. We're talking goaltending and defense and how they need to improve, and how Ovi won't finish top 5 in scoring. 

    Episode 89 - Noah Grove and the Montgomery Cheetahs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 79:50


    Big episode as high school hockey in the DMV is right around the corner and the brackets are starting to take shape so the boys are breaking em down and looking at the matchups. We're joined by Noah Grove (10:07) who plays for the US Sled Hockey Team. He talks winning gold at the Paralympics, best and worst places he's traveled, playing multiple sports and the Children's Cancer Foundation. We're also joined by a Coach and Mentor (50:40) from the Montgomery Cheetahs special needs hockey club talking about the program and their current fundraiser. 

    Episode 88 - Ben Raby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 109:12


    The Caps are on a slide and the guys are recapping the loss to the Rangers and the Super Sunday shootout loss vs the Flyers. We recap our bad Super Bowl bets and a drunk Saturday in the city. Kuzy and Sammy are back on the ice and we're breaking down how they'll fit back in. Schultz is back and a few roster moves and Unleash the Fury. We're joined by Ben Raby from Capitals Radio pre, post and intermission shows for an awesome interview including a wild Bruce Boudreau story. We finish off by previewing tonights Flyers game and Sunday's Pens game. 

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