Ep 539: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Rob Zahn on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp 539: Ordinary HeroesWhat if the most powerful lessons in life weren’t taught in a classroom—but behind a camera?In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with Rob Zahn, longtime director of one of the nation’s most historic high school television programs in Great Neck, New York. What began as a pioneering media initiative in the 1950s has become a launchpad for something far greater under Rob’s leadership: building confident, capable, and compassionate young people.Rob shares how film and television production serve as a gateway—not just to careers, but to life skills that matter. From teamwork and leadership to communication, accountability, and resilience, students learn what it truly means to show up for one another. In a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where things don’t always go as planned, they discover how to adapt, solve problems, and “find a way.”But beyond the technical skills, this conversation reveals something deeper: the power of mentorship, the importance of making every student feel valued, and the lasting impact one educator can have on thousands of lives.Whether his students go on to careers in media, medicine, law, or beyond, they carry with them the confidence and character shaped in Rob’s studio.This episode is a reminder that ordinary heroes don’t just teach—they transform.🎧 Listen now and meet the educator who is quietly changing the world, one student at a time.Support the show