Brew's Cafe

Considering how long Jimmy Minardi has been a valuable member of this community, and how many athletes, semi-athletes and non-athletes (he'd say they're all athletes but since I've done some training with him I'm equipped to say they're not!) he has trained on the beach, on the roads, in the ocean and in the gyms and yoga studios of the east end, you might think you've seen all of his tricks. But Jimmy is full of surprises, and bringing a "date" to his session at Brew's Cafe Podcast was one of them. Fortunately, his "date", psychologist and therapist Bardie Rose, came prepared to chat! So we had a three way chat about all kinds of matters, some you'd expect, like ocean safety and fitness, two of Jimmy's specialties, but also of the minds of Americans now, our mental health and what might be good and bad for it. Join us as we explore the physical health and mental well-being of me, Jimmy and Bardie, as well as the people we come in contact with on a constant basis.

Most American high schoolers do exchange programs in places like France, or Spain, or maybe Japan. Mark Crandall went to Zimbabwe, a small country in southern Africa that didn't technically exist just a few years earlier. What he experienced there-- a way of living known as "Ubuntu"-- set the course of his life's work from that moment until today. Mark's organization, Hoops4Hope operates in Zimbabwe and South Africa, using sports, most specifically basketball, to teach responsibility, accountability, mentorship and citizenship in a culture where such lessons aren't always easy to come by. Now celebrating 25 years, Hoops4Hope still brings these lessons to countless children in Africa, who usually play without shoes, and often without even a ball, as well as to children in local schools and in his local summer camp, East Hampton Sports Camp. Listen in as Mark tells the story of how it all came about, what challenges is presently faces, and where he hopes the future will take the program.

Today I visit Jack Luber in "The Cave", a very special place that might double as  Jack's Garage, if it weren't filled with surfboards, bicycles, PA Speakers, vintage advertising signs, weights, a couple of old leather couches and a bunch more surfboards. Many know it as the home of Jack's nightly Covid parties, where he spun records and entertained us in quarantine as his wife, Leilani, grooved in the background and son, Cassius, made an occasional cameo. Today it's home to our easygoing convo about the East Hampton Airport, Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green, the beauty of the Berkshires, the value of really good weed and the state of building homes in East Hampton. Join Jack and me as we chat casually-- really the only way to chat with Luber-- about this and several other entertaining topics.

I hadn't ever met Springs Artist Chris Kelly until we sat down to do the podcast, so forgive me if I hogged the mic a little more than usual, since we were both getting to know each other and have quite a bit in common. Chris makes gorgeous paintings and sculptures in his Springs studio, and you'll be able to see them for yourself later this month.  The Colm Rowan Gallery in East Hampton will host an exclusive show featuring his works beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Join us in the Cafe as Chris recounts his journey from East Hampton to the top of the Himalayas, back to East Hampton, with a long stop in Brookly along the way.

You don't so much visit Dalton Portella's as you enter his world. Large scale oil paintings hang on the walls, above works still in progress. An array of gorgeous vintage guitars stand ready in front of an assembly of amps, cables, pedals, microphones and stands intertwine between them. A colony of drums occupy a full corner of the oversized room. In the side room computer screens, printers, keyboards, scanners and other assorted accessories sit open, ready for input. And that's just the main level. Bouncing between it all, like a kid showing off his playroom, is Dalton: painter, graphic artist, musician, NFT pioneer and, of course, incurable surfer. I sat down with Dalton and he took me on another tour, back to NYC in the 80's working on computers the size of your house, right through to now, selling NFT's on OpenSea and promoting them on Discord. Join us as we bounce around the fantastical, creative world of Dalton Portella.

Add to the list of things I learn in podcasting: ROLLER DERBY! I honestly thought this was a fictitious thing... you know, the scantily clad women clawing, elbowing, hair pulling and all as they circle a track on roller skates. Turns out, it's a real sport. Played by real athletes on real teams in real arenas, with real live audiences. And instead of fishnets and hot pants they wear double bullet belts and jungle paint (ok, maybe fishnets too). And hair pulling is a penalty, as is elbowing, clawing and tossing over the railing. But it's extremely competitive and it goes on all over the country. Of course, this is only one of the fascinating things "Rambo" and I cover in this highly informative and terrifically entertaining conversations. Sam is an absolute delight to talk to, as her energy, enthusiasm and joie de vivre is more contagious than an airborne pathogen (which, thankfully, we barely even mentioned!).

Explore the evolving restaurant scene in the Hamptons with insights from PR guru Steve Haweeli. Reflect on the impact of technology on business practices, social media strategy, and brand building. Dive into personal stories of weddings, career evolution in the industry, and new business ventures in Seig Harbor and Amigansett.

As the UNC Tar Heels prepare to play in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game tonight, Tar Heel for life, Matt Doherty, joins me in the cafe and opens up about success-- winning the NCAA Championship with Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Coach Dean Smith and others; failure-- losing his job as UNC Head Coach after only two seasons; and rebounding-- learning from both success and failure to grow in life and in leadership. Matt and I talk in depth about the art and science of coaching, at both the NCAA D1 level and local little league. We cover the joys of winning it all in the Final Four, and the despair of losing it all when the ultimate dream job doesn't pan out, and the lessons we take from both. If you've ever coached on any level, led an organization or team in any way, or had or have a child who plays in organized sports, you're going to want to hear this podcast.

Police Chief Mike Sarlo discusses staffing shortages, community relations, and alternative enforcement programs. He shares the intense experience of approaching a late-night traffic stop. The podcast also touches on sports loyalty, gambling addiction, and police resource allocation during peak tourist season.

Join Laura Euler as she shares her unique view on the real estate landscape of the Hamptons, her favorite Hamptons home in Montauk, and funny 'Worst Listing Photo' memories. Discover her journey through different writing gigs, her podcast origins, and the challenges of social media, including being banned on Facebook.