Hate to Burst Your Bubble

Welcome back, the boys are back after a long month of traveling in March! It's with a heavy heart that we had to break the news that former guest and best friend Nate Dawson had passed away. Nate was one of the funniest and caring people who always had witty comments to brighten a day or put a smile of your face. Even while struggling, he made sure to check in on everyone in his life. Although an understatement, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. We all loved Nate, Duke, Dawson, Cam.

Ever in a pinch and need some help? Flat tires of life got you feeling like nothing can make it better? Fear no more! In this episode, Zac and Vinnie talk about how to remove those lug nuts, change that tire, and put you back on the road smooth sailing!

Hello everybody, welcome to another episode of HTBYB! Former Red Sox David Ortiz was voted as the lone member of the baseball Hall of Fame class this year and the guys have some questions about it. Join us as we talk baseball, work-life balance, and much more! Give us a follow on instagram: @hatetoburstpod!

Welcome to Season 2! Pittsburgh, PA. (January 18, 2022) - The following statement was released today by Zac DeJames and Vinnie Studeny, through their personal assistant and instagram coordinator Bri DeJames, in response to questions about the podcast's future plans: "We're back." Instagram: @hatetoburstpod Give us a follow!

Welcome to episode 17 of HTBYB! The boys are joined today by two old friends of Zac. One is currently in school for a Master Degree and the other is about to graduate as a pharmacist. Together they co-host their own podcast called Give 'N Take. Both love nature, but one likes tea and one likes whiskey. We are live with Z Stager and Eric Quitiquit!

Welcome to Episode 16 of HTBYB! On this episode, the guys are joined by long-time friend Derek Hogue. He has been friends with Vinnie for almost 10 years now and friends with Zac for a little over 3 years. Hoagie discusses various topics including his career paths, his future plans, and a view stories about his friendship with Vinnie over the years! Instagram: @hatetoburstpod Give us a follow!

Welcome to Episode 15 of HTBYB! The boys are joined today by Alex Hirt, current student at Duquesne University and operator of two privately-owned businesses! Alex details his early interest in building businesses and how that interest places him inside some of the most booming business markets today. If you enjoy shoes, clothes, Dr. Seuss Books, and/or beaches, this is most certainly the episode to listen to! Feel free to give us a follow on instagram @hatetoburstpod for all the content coming soon!

Welcome to Episode 14 of HTBYB! On this episode, the guys are joined by another member of the DeJames Family and fellow Duquesne Duke alumni, Ty DeJames, and current UPJ mechanical engineer student, Ireland Mauler. Together, they co-own and operated 11dot7vintage clothing! Ty and Ireland join the podcast and discuss their relationship, owning a business while being in school, future plans and much more! Please feel free to check out 11dot7vintage on Etsy and instagram! Make sure to give us a follow on instagram @hatetoburstpod and feel free to always shoot a DM if there is something you'd like to hear about!

Welcome to lucky Episode 13 of HTBYB! This week in hate to burst your bubble land, we are joined by Nate Dawson. Dawson is a very close friend of the guys who has been through plenty of life experiences. On this episode, we discuss some of these life experiences from the beginning to present time and how Nate has persevered through them! Feel free to give us a follow on instagram @hatetoburstpod for all the content coming soon!

Do you miss us? We certainly missed you! Welcome to Episode 12 of HTBYB! After a brief hiatus, we are back with all new episodes, all new guests and interviews, and all new content! Please welcome our guest Emily Squiller as she makes her podcast debut. Emily is a Duquesne Alumni currently teaching 2nd grade in the Los Angeles, California area. She joins the guys and talks about her journey through college, traveling, teaching, and much more! Make sure to give us a follow on instagram @hatetoburstpod and feel free to always shoot a DM if there is something you'd like to hear about!

Welcome to Episode 11 of HTBYB! As 2020 draws to a close, the boys take a deep dive into the last year while talking about goal setting and how they achieve their goals while providing some outlook into what 2021 may bring! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: the boys will be taking some time off to enjoy a graduation, a birthday, and the turning of the new year! The crew at HTBYB deeply appreciate all the support and the boys will be returning in January with some fresh new content, exciting guests, and even more stories. We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy new year and we look forward to bursting more bubbles of life with each of you!

Welcome to Episode 10 of HTBYB! On this episode the boys bring on three very important people to their lives, as they welcome some of their closest friends to the podcast! Kira, Gabby, and Steph share their stories about finding friends away from home, their first impressions of the boys, and much much more! Friends... they make life fun, offer support, lead an ear, and make everything better, but the key is finding the top ones. Kira, Gabby, and Steph round out the Top Friends group, making this episode filled with plenty of stories, laughs, and insights about everything that encompasses friendship!

Welcome back to another episode of HTBYB! On this episode, the boys tackle a mountain... not just any mountain but the mountain of student loan debt. We are joined by a very special guest, Raj Sidhu. Raj graduated from Duquesne University in 2019 with a degree in accounting and currently works for Davis, Davis, and Associates, while focusing on becoming a CPA. Combined with Raj's background, the boys attempt to climb this mountain and share tips for people trying to pay their loans and share what avenues are available to explore... in short the boys summit up real nice for the climb.

"It takes a village to raise a child" is a famous African proverb that means that an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment. This same sentiment can be applied to the topic of support. Social support is extremely important in pushing ourselves to achieve goals, aiding us to make difficult decisions, and pick us up when we are feeling down. With the power of support from those we care about most, we have the unique opportunity to achieve anything we wish, but without it, we may stumble beyond belief. In Episode 8, the boys decide to share their personal struggles with tough life events and how support (or lack there of) impacted each situation. Bring in the village... this episode is not one to miss!

Welcome to another episode of HTBYB! On episode 7, the boys are joined by the podcast's social media director Brianna DeJames. Bri has recently transferred colleges from Washington and Jefferson University, where she was a student-athlete, to Duquesne University. Bri joins the boys and shares her insights, emotions, and thoughts about changing environments and what the process of making this monumental change was like. Taking the leap to make changes is never easy, but as Bri demonstrates and discusses, jumping across the pond is worth it!

Looking for a new job? Nervous about interviewing? Fear no more! On episode 6 of HTBYB, the boys talk about interview skills, commonly asked questions, and what to do before, during, and after to absolutely crush your interview! Get ready to sit back, calm those pre-interview nerves, and prepare to upgrade your toolbox!

“If we fail to adapt, we fail to move forward” - John Wooden Adapting is a tricky subject, often bringing uncertainty and discomfort to our lives that is typically unwelcome. Through adapting though, we all have a chance for new opportunities to grow and develop. On this episode, the boys welcome special guest Brad Franjione, a math teacher currently at South Fayette High School who shares his insights on adapting to the classroom and to life outside of school. Like a chameleon, we all must change our colors a little, but don't let it get in the way of recognizing how powerful adapting can truly be!

Have you ever walked into a bakery and are immediately overwhelmed with all the choices in front of you? Have you ever felt that way about life too? On Episode 4 of HTBYB, the boys discuss the dreaded decision of figuring out what you want to do in life and the process that it brings with it. They also discuss other small topics making this episode a real bakers dozen! Give 11dot7vintage a follow on instagram @11dot7vintage and check out their Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/11dot7vintage

This week on HTBYB we feature special guest: Travis Jeke. Jeke is the 2018-2019 SPHL Defenseman of the Year and enjoyed a college career at Boston College. After playing professional hockey for Fayetteville for the past few years, Travis has recently decided to retired from professional hockey. This week the boys discuss burnout, while expanding into some hockey talk surrounding Travis' career and how burn out has played a role in his life!

Are you tired of networking? Are you tired of college advisors and professors just saying the word without any meaning or useful information? During this episode the boys talk about approaching networking in a different way, a way that could change the way you network for good. Episode 2 also features our very first guest, John DeJames. John has over 30+ years of experience in health care and management. He is the 2015 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Preceptor of the year and the 2019 Duquesne University Alumni Achievement Award Recipient. John discusses his experiences from starting at an entry level position and working his way through upper management of three high performing companies. He also shares personal stories and advice on what professionals can do to stand out in a crowded field. Enjoy!

Welcome to the pilot episode of Hate to Burst Your Bubble! On this episode, Zac and Vinnie paint the scene of what's to come, while briefly introducing themselves. Aiming to ease the transition from college to the so called “real world”, the boys talk about their backgrounds, how they met, how the podcast came to be, and the future topics that will be talked about. We know college is a whirlwind time of emotions, but when that ends, what's next? We're here to help you figure that out! Questions? Comments? Topics you'd like to hear about? Follow us on instagram @hatetoburstpod and send us a message! Thank you for tuning in and we look forward to bursting the bubbles of life with you!