Uncle Marv's Podcast

Uncle Marv's Podcast

Conversations with friends and almost famous people.

Episodes

May 17, 2025 15 mins

Main Topics & Highlights

  • Uncle Marv shares heartfelt updates on his family, including his mother’s ongoing battle with multiple myeloma and the recent loss in Kim’s family.
  • He reflects on the challenges of sharing personal grief in public and professional settings.
  • The episode recaps a recent Zoom call with Satellite Beach friends, highlighting the comfort of honest conversations about life’s tough seasons.
  • Marv reminisces about gr...
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Reunion Weekend Details

The Satellite High School Reunion is set for June 20–21 at Melbourne Beach Hilton Oceanfront. Friday night features steel drum music on the tiki bar deck, while Saturday night offers a “Summer Nights” gala with dinner stations, dancing, photo booths, and a $1,000 raffle prize.

How to Register & Save

Early bird pricing ends April 20th—$20 for Friday night and $100 for Saturday night (advance payment required). P...

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Uncle Marv sits down with Denice Schafer and Jon Topp at the NAJAC reunion in Bloomington, Indiana. Denice, now Vice President of Human Resources and Volunteer Engagement at Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, reflects on her 38-year career with JA. Her journey began as a delegate in 1979 and evolved into various leadership roles within the organization. 

Denice shares how a neighbor's invitation led to her involvement in JA, ...

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Uncle Marv introduces the episode, focusing on the recent NAJAC reunion held in early August. He interviews Jan Griffin Kohler, a NAJAC veteran with two decades of experience on staff, and Audrae Erickson, who attended NAJAC from 1977 to 1980. 

Jan shares her journey from being an Achiever in Battle Creek, Michigan, to becoming a staff member. She recalls her initial excitement about returning to the conference after a year of being...

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Uncle Marv welcomes Donna Ross (formerly Donna Scarnecchia) and Rob Montgomery to reminisce about their experiences with Junior Achievement and NAJAC. Donna's journey began in high school in Orange County, California, where she participated in JA's after-school program for three years. She attended NAJAC as a delegate in 1968 and returned as a group counselor in 1969, leading her group to win "Best Group" in her first year - a rare...

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Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by introducing Frank Evans, a former JA executive and current owner of Nevins, Inc., a Great Clips franchise. Frank's career with JA spanned 38 years, including roles as executive assistant to CEOs Carl Flemke and Jim Hayes. He shares how JA opened doors for him, transforming a kid from Atlantic City into a successful businessman and philanthropist. 

Frank emphasizes the "impact" of NAJAC, highlighti...

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Uncle Marv kicks off the episode by explaining the significance of NAJAC and why he's dedicating several episodes to this topic. He emphasizes the deep connections formed during the conference and how they've lasted for decades. 

Rob shares his NAJAC journey, starting in 1970 as a delegate and evolving into various staff roles. He recounts the origins of the popular dance events, from improvised basement parties to full-scale produc...

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Uncle Marv announces his return to podcasting, explaining the new name "The Unfamous Podcast" and its focus on reconnecting with friends from various life stages. He updates listeners on his IT business, his mother's health, and recent events like Florida's Little League World Series victory. 

The episode highlights two major topics: a recent reunion for the National Junior Achievers Conference (NAJAC) and an upcoming Satellite High...

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November 23, 2022 114 mins

Erin's Top 10 Gadgets of 2022: https://tinyurl.com/4f48r9bk

Up to the minute Black Friday deals in one place: https://blackfriday.com/

=== Links to Gadgets Mentioned on Amazon

Samsung 55” The Frame Smart TV: https://amzn.to/3OpgQ9j

Samsung 75-inch QLED Q70A 4K UHD Quantum: https://amzn.to/3hVVpk0

Philips 4300 Fully Automatic Espresso: https://amzn.to/3hXTyvb

Keurig K-Duo Plus Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3Ew0nvA

Breville Smart Oven Pro T...

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October 19, 2022 49 mins

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success

All-star list of guests from the Junior Achievement Community: 

Laurie Sallarulo, President, Junior Achievement of South Florida - https://www.jasouthflorida.org/

Denice Shafer, Vice President of Programs, JA of North Central Ohio -  https://jaofnco.ja.org/

Helene Lollis, President & CEO, Pathbuilders & Board Member - Junior Achievement of Georgia - h...

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September 13, 2022 48 mins

My history with Anne goes back to the National Junior Achievers Conference, where Anne served as Vice President in 1988. She joined the volunteer staff after that and our paths would cross every year until the mid 1990s. 

We've missed each other in Saint Louis, Missouri, but have been able to keep in touch with this thing called social media. 

Take a listen and hear about her journey that includes camping (in a tent), fishing and her...

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August 9, 2022 35 mins

 

=== Links mentioned in this episode

Marvin Bee's fundraising page for HealthTree Foundation https://give.healthtree.org/fundraiser/4042107

3:14 Podcast: https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/tag/413-podcast/

Website: https://www.myelomacrowd.org/myeloma/community

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/HealthTreeForMultipleMyeloma

Stay tuned for a new podcast: Live Healthy Be Happy (livehealthypodcast.com)

 

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August 8, 2022 51 mins

Needless to say, I didn't make it to any of these places during my recent visit. Many thanks to Riley for being the inspiration for their trip and giving us wonderful stories. 

Palm Beach Atlantic is a University. You wish... You wish... You wish you were a fish!

=== Links mentioned in this episode

Fred Rogers Institute: https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/ - Continuing the legacy of Mister Rogers.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: https://...

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August 1, 2022 27 mins

Dan and Kelly Moisand take a cruise 

Congratulations to Helene Lollis, 20 Years at Pathbuilders 

Ana Pacheco Rememers Junior Achivement beginnings

=== Links mentioned in this episode

Caribe Cove Condominiums - Kissimmee: https://www.vacasa.com/usa/Caribe-Cove-Condominiums/

Helene Lollis, President & CEO at Pathbuilders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenelollis/

Pathbuilders: https://www.pathbuilders.com/

Pathbuilders Day, July 31, 2022:  ...

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July 19, 2022 47 mins

Topics: Top Gun Maverick, Hoops Skirts and Canada. 

Susan updates us on her journey from Vermont to Satellite Beach, then out to San Diego where she had a chiropractic practice for many years. She's a nurse now and she's a big advocate of the Ketogenic Diet. Is there Keto  in my future? 

Check out Susan's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342366496216549

Stay tuned for my new podcast: Live Healthy Be Happy (livehealthyp...

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Since being diagnosed with myeloma in 2015 Valarie has rallied to educate, inspire and empower other myeloma patients and caregivers. 

The best place to get information on Multiple Myeloma is the website: Myeloma Crowd by HealthTree.

===== Contact 

Valarie can be contacted at valarie@healthtree.org.

Twitter: @MyelomaValarie

===== Other Links for items mentioned in this show 

African American Multiple Myeloma  Facebook Group

HealthTree Uni...

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Did you know that Veronica was from Canada and not Serbia or Croatia? Listen to her journey from Canada to Miami to Satellite Beach. Sounds like a natural progression.

===== Links for items mentioned in this show 

Check out Veronica's book, From Drugs to Distant Healing

Ashwagandha: Otherwise known as Withania somnifera, is often thought to be useful as a medicinal herb. 

=== Show and Contact Information

Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@unclem...

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May 2, 2022 18 mins

Also, we will be adding some more components to the podcast. Look for some shows related to health and crafting. 

Shout Outs: Ronnie Justin, Veronica Rudan and Mike Coe.

===== Links for items mentioned in this show

Cricut Mug Press: https://amzn.to/3FgZrLC

Fancierstudio Heat Press: https://amzn.to/377yHQU

 

=== Show and Contact Information

Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@unclemarv.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mb.unclemarv/

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April 25, 2022 28 mins

Ellen Aiken is a good friend of mine going back to the basketball courts of DeLaura Junior High. She now lives in Atlanta, GA and I was able to catch up with her back in December. 

We had lunch at the Bone's Restaurant, one of Atlanta's premiere steak houses. Other friends that joined us were Renee Frappaport, Markie Mark Menlen and her husband Tim. 

Big Takeway: Jack White is a critically acclaimed key artist of the garage rock revi...

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March 7, 2022 34 mins
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