In the inaugural episode of the Zero Hour Project podcast, hosts Jamie and Barry O'Hara introduce their family-oriented exploration of the paranormal. They share their passion for ghost stories and haunted places, detailing their plans to investigate real-life supernatural occurrences. The episode features personal anecdotes from Barry about his childhood experiences with a haunted house, including sightings of apparitions and unexplained phenomena. The hosts emphasize their commitment to documenting their investigations and sharing the stories behind the places they explore.