The Zero Hour

Join us for the L.L. Keith Bernard Episode. And yes, the "L.L." stands for "Ladies Love." Keith is an eloquent speaker, a natural storyteller with a tremendous sense of humor and style. Identified early in his life as a gifted young student, Keith took a chance and attended boarding school in Lakeville, CT then went off to Harvard University and Columbia Business School. Please join us as we talk...

Marc and Christine were thrilled to spend time with Allison Iantosca and her journey to joining her family's business and growing it after a career as an actor, and all that it's led to in terms of creativity, leadership, parenting and navigating life. Allison is an unbelievably generous, articulate and thoughtful human being and we had so much fun talking to her. Join us for an engaging interview...

Bobby is a retired NHL forward and 2018 USA Hockey Olympian. He is also an incredibly humble and thoughtful husband, dad, and coach. Please tune in to the zero hour to hear about Bobby's journey, and to hear his advice to parents, young athletes and to all of us who aspire to apply the lessons we learn through sports and other pursuits that translate into important life lessons and wisdoms.  

Ladies and gentlemen, please meet Tucker McIntosh! If the name seems familiar, it's because Tucker's sibling Eloise spoke to us many episodes ago! Tucker chose the route of D1 hockey, pursuing the gap year so many male D1 hockey players choose. Tucker reflects on his college years, the path that D1 male hockey players choose, the unconditional love and support of his family, and the sage advice of...

The bionic man has got nothing on Dave McGillvray. One might call him the modern-day Forrest Gump, (from a running perspective,) and he is perhaps the inspiration for the character.  Who runs from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Massachusetts? Dave has run more miles in his life than most people have driven a car, and he has given more of himself to people and to empowering groups than most will ever...

Episode 27: Meet Scott Lechtrecker, a friend of the zero hour, and one of Marc's oldest friends. Scott is a man of many nicknames, the best 80's dance moves, and is a vinyl collector. He will also happily be dubbed president of the Beastie Boys Fan Club, although Marc claims that title for himself. Marc has known Scott for more than 30 years and is just now beginning to understand his addiction an...

Episode 26: Meet Ben Tuff, educator, coach, ultra-marathon swimmer, certified recovery coach, dad, husband, and friend of the Zero Hour. In 2019 he swam 25 miles around Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, where Jamestown is located. In 2021, he swam nearly 19 miles of sharky stretch of ocean from Block Island to Jamestown, and last year, he swam from Providence to Jamestown, an almost 24-mile le...

Christine and Marc celebrate 25 episodes and spend some time connecting about Christine's nonprofit, The College Axis Project and the strides it's making to make college counseling accessible to all socio-economic groups, and she'll share about some of the programming that was successful this summer!

Christine and Cesar met when she hired him to move and store her grandmother's baby grand piano. Cesar shares the zero hour moments that have been most impactful to him on life's journey--including finding his work as an alternative to going to the Kingdom Hall and more!

Friend of the Zero Hour, Leanne Mitchell speaks to us about yoga, about life and the zero hour moment that led to her making a choice to make her LIFE her CAREER. Join us as we learn from one of Christine's teachers and friends...on this life journey.

Did Kevin truly learn about advertising by going to the library to check out books and read about it?  "Extra! Extra!.... learn about online advertising 101, then build a billion-dollar business. And was Kevin's Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to build something so big it would have to be broken up by the justice department? And what's he up to today? Join us to find out, wit Marc and Christine, o...

Marc's been waiting 25 years to interview Kevin. Most would say that Kevin started the internet advertising industry, however, humbly speaking, he would say differently, but we all know the truth :-).  But who really came up with the idea? Was it Dwight or Kevin? AND does Kevin speak Vulcan? You'll have to listen to find out-- check out Part I of the KO interview. DoubleClick in the house!!

Join Marc and Christine as they discuss art, the inner artist in everyone, and the leaps of faith that bring about the fulfillment of a vision to create an arts center that brings people together, celebrating our differences, and creating opportunities for expression and connection. We're excited to have Kelly share her zero-hour story and how she has watched the HCA blossom!

WillyT's story is near and dear to many of us (we all have a story), and it also represents what we teach our kids and friends not to do: bullying. In Wills' case, it went to the extreme and affected his adolescence to a degree that most would never wish for. Take a listen to this former introvert's rise above the "words of hurt," and listen to the advice he has as someone who has grown through th...

Join Christine and Marc as they speak with Amelia, aka Mills Bender, whose zero hour when she was a college student became the zero hour that would change the trajectory of her life and career. We're super thrilled that she agreed to share her story and her advice and knowledge. Join us to learn about how to make money work for you and get on your way to financial awareness, freedom and growth!

Buck the system! That's what these two entrepreneurs have done. Meet Kierin, who, instead of paying full college tuition to be remote, learning what he was already doing, said, "No thanks!  I'm starting my own business and will acquire the life experience I need to succeed. He and his long-time friend and recent business partner, Mitch Marcou, have done just that! These two lifelong friends decide...

Cheerio!  Christine and Marc welcome Marc's old friend Dan Swift, or “Swifty,” as his mom calls him, about the zero hour when Dan’s father stepped away from the family while Dan was still a young lad. This hard moment in his own life inspired Dan to become the man, dad and entrepreneur he is today.  What's Dan’s secret weapon? Kindness and treating people the way you want to be treated. Swifty, ar...

Join Christine and Marc as they interview Eloise McIntosh, founder and CEO of the Good Hood Club, co-founder of The Gold Standard,.and former student of Christine’s. Please join us on the Zero Hour as we learn and listen to Eloise share her zero hour moments and how they brought her to where she is today. 

Christine and Marc joyously celebrate their 15th episode together, riffing on the 80’s because as we all know, it’s the greatest decade of them all! Marc tells his story of how he and his best friend were arrested (the 1st time) by truancy officers in NYC while skipping school to get tickets at Madison Square Garden to watch Duran Duran.  Join these two crazy kids who grew up in the ‘80s as they r...

Join Christine and Marc as we connect with the one and only “Pesh!”  As Marc would say, “I pick things up and put them down– Jersey in da house. Meet Milke “The People Builder,” Mike Peshler aka Pesh or who Marc has now dubbed as “The Viking.” He reminds us that not everything you see is exactly as it seems. Mike tells his story, that of a D1 college athlete who struggled with his own insecurity....

Join Christine and her co-host Marc, as they explore those serendipitous zero hour moments that launch us into new experiences and connections. Paul is a lover of soccer who still plays weekly, and he and his wife Claudette are amazing parents to their two boys. Join us, as we speak with Paul and the trajectory of his life and career as a result of one phone call that might have been completely mi...

Meet Zero Hour friend, Peter Baron, and take a trip down memory lane as he and Christine catch up on their respective life journeys. Peter and Christine have known each other for over twenty years (since before they were married!) and Christine will always be grateful to Peter for being there for her during some of her most difficult times.  Peter shares with us the inspiring story of how he confr...

Meet Zero Hour friend Jordan Rochelson, a “Strong Island” man with many talents and passions. He is an actor, a comedian, and a singer. He found his way to teaching and found that through his work at Salisbury School in CT, he would understand what it means to juggle the intricate balance of teaching, managing dorm life, coaching, and contributing to a boarding school community. As the pandemic hi...

Meet friend of the Zero Hour, Mr. Bob Gallagher, thespian, and soon-to-be renowned actor. He’s a Massachusetts local, proud father, gifted hockey player and coach, and former business owner who struggled with addiction and loss only to find his way back. Today, he’s an inspiration to young, up and coming actors and to all who believe that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Join us for a re...

Marc’s old friend David Boller, also known as DB, Dave and Boller.... but never (or rarely) David, joins us to share about his zero hour.  He is a dedicated father of three, an entrepreneur and restaurateur from…yes, you guessed it, Strong Island!   Dave's friendship with Marc spans well over a decade; they used to practice their sales pitches on each other (Marc claims he always won.) Dave always...