The Zero Hour

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...

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...

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 reminisce about those seminal years and take a quick but funny trip down memory lane...

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 missed.

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...

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...

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 real and inspirational zero hour story as we get to know Bob (www.bobgallagheractor...

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...