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May 12, 2024

Episode 57: Meet Tom Mullen, financial advisor, parent, with a zero h…

We had a great time meeting with Tom Mullen and hearing his story and how he got to where he is today! We had a fantastic time getting to know him and benefiting from his knowledge and expertise!

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May 5, 2024

Episode 56: Join us for a boomerang episode with Scott Lechtrecker~!

Scott braved foul New England snow and sleet to join us in-studio for this special boomerang episode. It's always so much fun to see Marc and his old buddy carrying on and this was a special treat for us, to …

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April 21, 2024

Meet Alana Barrett and learn about Alzheimer's, about the support and…

Alana Barrett shares her story as someone with a personal connection to Alzheimer's and about the support, education and resources that the Alzheimers Association has provided to her as a caregiver. She speaks about the 48 Pe...

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March 31, 2024

Episode 51 with Ambar Diaz: Talented Vocalist, Scholar, Events Organi…

Marc and Christine welcome the beautiful and talented Ambar Diaz, from Miami, FL to The Zero Hour. Christine and Ambar met through Christine's nonprofit, The College Axis Project: Ambar is a college access scholarship recipie...

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March 24, 2024

Episode 50: Reflecting on the last year!

They say that podcasters give up after 7 episodes and we've made it to 50 and have no intention of stopping. Thank you to all who have listened, shared their stories and been with us to indulge in our banter …

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March 17, 2024

Episode 49: Meet Jack Allieri: high school senior, 3-sport athlete, l…

Marc and Christine learn so much from Jack Allieri, a young man who has done so much already, in so many different spheres of impact as a high school senior. His zero hour story is about how one of his …

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March 10, 2024

Episode 48: Meet Jeff Clark--Head of school, actor, and entrepreneur

Join Marc and Christine as we spend time with Jeff Clark, learning about the Clark School and how he has grown his parents’ legacy, and the unique independent school vision in New England that the Clark School represents. Jef...

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March 3, 2024

Episode 47: Meet Deo Budnevich: scholar, passionate working musician …

Join Christine and Marc as they interview an amazing young musician and high school senior from Miami. Deo speaks about his musical and academic journey and how Young Musicians Unite helped him pursue this passion, collaborat...

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Feb. 25, 2024

Episode 46 with Katya D'Angelo: Bookstore owner, entrepreneur, travel…

In Episode 47, we meet Katya D'Angelo, Vermont transplant, baker, marketing professional, travel specialist, independent bookstore owner and serial entrepreneur. And of course, friend and former co-worker of Christine's. Join...

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Feb. 18, 2024

Episode 45: Mark Stewart Greenstein: The Presidential Candidate who D…

Meet Mark Stewart Greenstein, educational entrepreneur, democratic libertarian and on the Democratic Primary Ballot against Biden! He's passionate about education and about politics. Join Christine and Marc as they talk to Ma...

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Feb. 11, 2024

Episode 44: Meet Thomas Libby, Furniture maker, Mainer, Dedicated Dad…

Join us for a really lively and humorous introduction to Christine's friend, Thomas Libby. Tom can make light of virtually anything and he shares his wit, sarcasm, and his deep insights into life. He makes it clear that he re...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Episode 43: Meet Gina Derks Gardner

Christine was especially thrilled to have Gina Derks Garder on The Zero Hour! Episode 43 introduces us to a lively discussion about growing up being active, and feeling empowered to work hard to pursue her passion. Gina was a...

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Jan. 28, 2024

Episode 42 2023 Mashup_Retrospective

Episode 42 is a special retrospective mashup of some of our episodes---and there have been so many! Join us for some of our earlier moments--we are grateful for the many amazing guests we have spoken to--their stories and the...

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Jan. 21, 2024

Episode 41 --Meet our producer, David Amaral!

This week on Episode 41, we are excited to bring the story of the man behind the sound quality to you. David Amaral has been a tremendous source of support and guidance as we navigate the world of podcasting, counseling …

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Jan. 14, 2024

Ep 40: Meet Vic Lagina, author of Filthy: The Rise and (Pending) Deat…

Meet Vic Lagina, as he shares the zero hour journey he took, from being a professor of film production to a producer in the adult entertainment business--and it all started because of a girl! Who is the man behind the …

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Jan. 7, 2024

Episode 39 Meet Entertainer and Entrepreneur, Jeremy Snax

Christine knows Jeremy as a scholar, a singer and lover of music...from back in his high school days. Today he is an award-winning DJ, a music director, aficionado and connoisseur...and an entertainment business entrepreneur....

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Dec. 31, 2023

Episode 38: Meet Bryan Spainhower, Musician, Father and Friend of the…

Meet friend of the Zero Hour, Bryan Spainhower. Guitarist and full-time musician is joining us from NIkomis, FL. Join us as he tells us about his zero hour story and his journey towards becoming a full time musician. He grew …

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Dec. 24, 2023

Episode 37 - Meet Jeff Quebec: Educator, Coach, Educational Consultan…

Meet Dr. Jeff Quebec, boarding school admissions professional, expert (he studied the transformative impact of boarding schools as his doctoral thesis,) educational consultant, and Hockey Prep Showcase owner! Learn about boar...

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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 36: Meet Patrick Finn! Admissions Professional, Educational L…

Meet Patrick Finn, old friend and colleague of Christine, and a committed educator, coach, father, husband, teacher and entrepreneur. After many years as an admissions professional and independent school leader, Patrick took ...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Episode 35: Meet Peter Thomas: Entrepreneur, Author, Inventor, Actor,…

Please meet friend of The Zero Hour, Peter Thomas, a.k.a. the cowboy. Peter is an entrepreneur, inventor, actor, author, father, and let's not forget, husband. Instead of describing him as self-made, which he will refute, Mar...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Episode 35: Meet Peter Thomas: Entrepreneur, Author, Inventor, Actor,…

Please meet friend of The Zero Hour, Peter Thomas, a.k.a. the cowboy. Peter is an entrepreneur, inventor, actor, author, father, and let's not forget, husband. Instead of describing him as self-made, which he will refute, Mar...

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