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The Zero Hour

S. Christine Chapman and Marc L. Fierz

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As we navigate life, we have so many critical zero hour moments in our lives. Zero hours lead to unexpected and pivotal journeys that inevitably change the course of our lives. The Zero Hour Podcast is about those moments, experiences and journeys they initiate for us. Our zero hours open us up to new opportunities and experiences, no matter who we are.
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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!S. Christine Chapman and Marc L. Fierz
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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 enjoy one of our last in-studio audio-only sessions with Scott, and to learn about his zero hour moment before surgery...that would lead to hi…
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Meet Ashton Stewart! Marc and Christine were super excited and inspired to meet Ashton and hear about the zero hour moment in which he chose to leave Switzerland to attend school in Jordan. There, he discovered his passion for international relations and the study of cultures. He shares about his experiences as an international student in the Middl…
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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 Peaks program. For more information: To learn more about 48 Peaks and to join us, head to alz.org/48peaks Instagram: @48peaksal…
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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 recipient through Young Musicians Unite, an impactful nonprofit supporting music education for young people! Ambar met Christine as …
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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 and to help us share the narratives of so many who remind us we are not alone. We continue to stand by our belief that everyone has a story an…
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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 teachers inspires him to create an AI tutoring app as a result of an impassioned discussion about ChatGPT and generative AI. Learn about Jack, his h…
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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. Jeff shares his own experiences as an independent school student, parent and educator, and imparts his advice and wisdom to thos…
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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, collaborate with fellow musicians and find mentorship. Deo became one of Christine’s students due to a pilot program between her nonpro…
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In Episode 46, 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 us as she shares her story and the story of her amazing independent bookstore in Waterbury VT. How did she make the jump fro…
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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 Mark, poke and prod at him about his politics, his drive and his desire to run against Biden despite the fact that he does NOT …
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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 refutes the whole premise of our show! Let's not hesitate and just get right into it, shall we? Join Thomas Libby, furniture ma…
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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 scholar athlete and became a professional triathlete, and she shares her reflections of life, what it means to be an athlete…
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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 their willingness to share them have made The Zero Hour so meaningful to us.S. Christine Chapman and Marc L. Fierz
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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 us, putting up with us and encouraging us all the way. Today, we get to hear his story--of pursuing music, settling down and havin…
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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 work he chose? What were the consequences? How did he choose the pen-name he chose? What was the inspiration for his memoir and the …
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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. Meet Jeremy as we interview him about his zero hour, his professional inspirations and journey! Check him out at: https://ww…
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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 up on tour with Bonnie Raitt back in the seventies, learning to play the guitar surrounded by musicians. His life took him al…
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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 boarding schools, about Jeff's journey to finding boarding schools and a future career as a teacher and admissions professional a…
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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 the plunge to go off on his own to build a vision that would bring consultants, schools and programs together. What began as …
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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, Marc likes to describe him as self-built. From the rural Pacific Northwest, "the cowboy" experienced his zero hour moment as a c…
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In Episode 34, Marc and Christine welcome Abbie Rosenberg, founder of the Mental Health Collaborative, a Massachusetts nonprofit. We are super excited as Abbie shares her zero-hour story--learn how she came to found her vision to make mental health literacy a reality for as many students, parents, educators, and community leaders as is humanly poss…
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In Episode 33, Marc and Christine speak to friend of the Zero Hour, Duncan Bruce, who shares the zero hour in his life that took him from being a full-time musician and creative to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to helping non-profits thrive. Join us for a lively and candid conversation with Duncan, a former 3-Time Billboard charting recording …
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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 Co…
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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…
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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 transla…
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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…
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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 peo…
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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…
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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 …
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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!…
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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!S. Christine Chapman and Marc L. Fierz
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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.S. Christine Chapman and Marc L. Fierz
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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 toda…
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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 th…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 p…
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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.…
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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…
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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 colleg…
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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…
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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 s…
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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 …
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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 neve…
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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…
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