Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Episode 233: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with George A. Loizides, a director at the Hampton Theatre Company. A longtime presence at the Hampton Theatre Company and Playcrafters in Bellport, he’s helmed productions ranging from The Laramie Project to Don’t Dress for Dinner and performed in several plays as well. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 233: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Faith Popcorn, a futurist and trend forecaster who’s spent decades helping companies like Coca-Cola and Kodak prepare for what’s next. As founder of BrainReserve, she’s coined iconic terms like “cocooning” and “cashing out,” and made predictions. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 232: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Robert Schenkkan, a playwright from Sag Harbor. Schenkkan has received a Pulitzer Prize for his play The Kentucky Cycle and a Tony Award for his play All The Way. His next play, Bob & Jean: A Love Story will start performing at Bay Street Theater on May 27. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 231: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Connor Flanagan, director of the Bridgehampton Museum since 2023. He has brought an energetic, handson approach to programming— introducing everything from blacksmithing and ghost hunts to rotating art exhibits and weekly workshops. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 229: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Frank Calvo, a pharmacist who recently opened Montauk Chemists on Main Street in Montauk. Calvo previously was the pharmacist for Montauk’s Whites Drug Store, which closed in October, and had been owned by the Rattiner family. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 228: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Alessandro Teixeira, the co-founder of Plain T, a handcrafted tea company based in Southampton, where he and his wife Tathiana blend global travel with a passion for wellness. Together, they created the Plain T-Loft. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 227: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Guy Davis, a third generation structural mover, has been lifting and relocating buildings on Long Island for over 40 years. Davis took over Davis Bros. Engineering Corp. in 2011, merging it with his own company. His work includes moving historic mansions, beach houses, and even the iconic Big Duck—twice. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 226: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Carrie Doyle is a bestselling author and screenwriter known for her work across genres, from cozy mysteries to YA thrillers. Her latest book, Something’s Guava Give, is part of the acclaimed Trouble in Paradise series. A former editor-inchief of Marie Claire Russia, Carrie co-founded Hamptons Whodunit. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 225: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Daniel Edward Rosen, a journalist who specializes in covering the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s past and present.. Rosen’s work has appeared in The New York Sun, The New York Times, Newsday, Esquire, Forbes, and more legacy publications. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 224: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Toranosuke “Tora” Matsuoka, a dynamic hospitality entrepreneur and principal at Seasoned Hospitality. With 27 years of experience, he transformed Sen Restaurant into a Hamptons hotspot and pioneered Asian cuisine in New York. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.