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Robbie Bernardo was 10 years-old when he was told by his parents that he'd probably never see his brother again after he disappeared in October of 1990 from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Bernardo's brother, Jimmy, was abducted, assaulted, and murdered by child serial killer Lewis Lent, who is spending the rest of his life in prison. Robbie recounts that fateful day, how life was for he and his family...

This episode features Kyler Schelling, the showrunner for two popular podcasts featuring former New England Patriots players Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski. "Games With Names" and "Dudes on Dudes" are available on all platforms - Schelling, a graduate of Emerson College in Boston who now resides in L.A., tells us the story on how he got connected with the NFL, Edelman, Gronk, Brady, and more. E...

Brendon Tomasi liked to party and would occasionally experience black outs when he was a younger man, but it was his experience with psychedelic drugs that was profound. After consuming ayahuasca in 2009, Tomasi's life was forever changed. In this episode, Brendon, who is now sober, takes you through his journey which ultimately led to helping other men find better mental health.

This episode features Shonda Evette, a bartender, dancer, and model who grew up in Brooklyn, NY. We talk about her early days on Tinder before she was engaged to be married, online dating culture as a whole, creepy guys at bars, the massive difference between living in Brooklyn and Western MA, how important looks are, being photographed, a mindset changing bar fight and more! Enjoy.

We speak with Carey Hescock on this episode - the mother of a 25-year-old man who lost his life suddenly in 2022. Hescock's son, Jake, was a D1 football player for UCF who ultimately decided to pivot into the financial sector when he dropped dead during a routine morning jog in Boston, MA. Carey shares her heartbreaking story of her beloved son, cardiac arrest instances in young people, and her co...

This episode features Chad Hare, a former morning radio DJ from Colorado. Hare is also pursuing a career in stand-up comedy and is celebrating six years of sobriety. We talk a lot about FM radio - what it was and what it is now - in terms of influence as well as the technical side of it. Hare, who resembles a combination of Pete Davidson and Steve Buscemi, jokes about the benefits of being bi-raci...

In this episode we feature an old friend who's an acclaimed children's author - Ty Allan Jackson. We discuss the best rapper of all time, Drake and Kendrick, pop music, the power and influence of podcasters and comedians, Cracker Barrel, Target, and more. Plus, we get into Ty's nationally recognized book, "Make Your Own Money", and it's empowering result.

Tucker Hartmann is madly in love with football - and playing it changed his life. It gave him perspective, taught him discipline, and taught him how to learn to deal with the reality of how far he could personally make it playing the sport. Not being able to play D-1, he now runs and camp called Ascension Elite Football Camp in Massachusetts. Hartmann trains kids to become the best they can be at...

This episode features Tom Nadolny, a firearms instructor and gun enthusiast from Western Massachusetts. Nadolny has taught many firearm classes over the years and knows the law well. Nadolny explains who should own a gun and who should not - as well as some good law reminders. Tom loves a good thrill and a Corvette lover, to boot. Would he ever go electric?

This episode features Milton Gasson Jr. (Buddy), a tenured barber from Pittsfield, MA. Buddy learned how to cut hair when he was incarcerated as a young man. Buddy gets candid about how he landed in prison, what he learned about life behind bars and how it shaped him. Buddy also shares his thoughts on monogamy, AI, and whether we are living in the matrix.

This episode features Dana Connor, a somatic therapist from Colorado. Connor grew up in Western Massachusetts with co-host Marjo and became close friends. Dana gets candid about her early partying days, difficult relationships growing up, her subsequent move to Colorado, and living outdoors to find spirituality and gain empowerment. She now counsels mainly women who strive to find themselves in be...

This episode features Mike Fazio, a financial advisor from Greylock Federal Credit Union in Western Massachusetts. Fazio is nearly 18 years sober from drugs and alcohol and has adopted a super disciplined way of life including working out 7 days a week . His addiction started with food as a child and quickly progressed to alcohol later on in life. Enjoy as Fazio explains his road to sobriety and h...

This episode features Craig Spencer-Hopkins, a Gen Z professional wedding DJ and entertainment company owner. Spencer-Hopkins speaks on mental health and addiction tendencies as well as his trip to Kenya for some charity work when he was just 21. We all share differing opinions on Coldplaygate, which people tend to be more racist, and lastly find out whether Marjo is taking Ozempic. Enjoy.

This episode features Paul Procopio, owner and operator of Primo Products. Procopio has recently designed tee shirts for some Boston Red Sox players including Jarren Duran and Romy Gonzalez. He goes into how he built the business and brand and what his current relationship looks like with the Red Sox. We also have some fun talking about drip culture and his uncle's armored truck heist in 1991.

This episode features Katie Smegal, a mother of two in the middle of mitigating divorce. Katie goes into detail about her three week stay at a mental health facility, what meds work for her, what she's learned about being "counter dependent", and her love of photo dumping on social media. It sounds serious, but this is a fun episode to watch. Enjoy.

This episode features Bryan House, a former professional baseball player who played AAA ball for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers organizations back in the '80s. House was born in Chicago and shares childhood memories of day games at Wrigley Field and more. We talk about his rise to professional sports, culture of Chicago, his time in a band, his role of youth mentorship now, and how he stays so...

This episode features Dr. Shivantha Amarnath, a gastroenterologist from Massachusetts who is living and working in the U.S. as part of the H-1B Visa program. The H-1B Visa program made headlines earlier in the year as Elon Musk and President Trump disagreed on its future. Amarnath, a native of Sri Lanka, discusses his trek to America, how he helps prevent colon cancer, the best diet to have, pop c...

This episode features Billy Keane, a musician who spent many years in Western Massachusetts. Billy currently resides in North Carolina where he and his new fiance learned to camel farm. Keane prefers to drive older model cars, loves to think about existentialism, and is off to get a degree in Divinity. Get ready for some laughs and some deep conversation, to boot.

This episode features breast cancer survivor Jodi Joseph. Jodi was diagnosed with two different types of aggressive cancer in each breast back in January of 2023. A scheduled mammogram resulted in the findings. We'll explore her journey, talk about God, and just how awful chemotherapy can be. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Jodi is an inspiration...

This episode features Jake Seeley, a pro BMX rider and vintage clothing and collectibles shop owner. Jake talks about the 17 year tenacity and dedication it takes to master tricks on the bike and to get noticed in the BMX world. Seeley loves nostalgia, ‘90s stuff and old band tee shirts in particular. He opened up a vintage shop in Western MA recently and it’s been a hit. We’ll get his thoughts on...

Drinking, Firefighting & Karen Read - This episode features Nick Teti, a firefighter from Massachusetts who absolutely loves to talk. You may see him on the golf course, emceeing a wedding, fitness training, trimming his mustache, enjoying a brew, or being tested for gigantism. Why can’t firefighters have beards, anyway? Or smoke cigarettes? We hope you enjoy episode two.

AI, Axe Throwing and Alpha Males – Featuring Mike Raive, owner of M&M's Tap & Tavern in New York. In the premiere episode, Slater and Marjo sit down with the one and only Mike Raive - Marine veteran, personal trainer, stand-up comedian, and father of super athletic twin boys. This conversation covers everything from healthy eating tips to the sex with robots, AI taking over the world, and...