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May 1, 2025 • 24min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Connor Flanagan, director of the Bridgehampton Museum – Episode 231
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.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 12min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Frank Calvo, a pharmacist who recently opened Montauk Chemists on Main Street in Montauk – Episode 229
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.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 23min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Alessandro Teixeira, the co-founder of Plain T – Episode 228
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.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 20min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Guy Davis, a third generation structural mover – Episode 227
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.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 23min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Carrie Doyle, a bestselling author and screenwriter – Episode 226
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.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 23min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Daniel Edward Rosen, a journalist who specializes in covering the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Episode 225
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.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 20min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Toranosuke “Tora” Matsuoka, a hospitality entrepreneur and principal at Seasoned Hospitality – Episode 224
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.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 22min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Susan Kaufman, author of Walk With Me Hamptons – Episode 223
Episode 223: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Susan Kaufman, author of Walk With Me Hamptons. The book captures the charm and beauty of the Hamptons beyond its celebrity filled reputation. Through stunning color photography, the book highlights classic shingle homes, rose-covered cottages, historic windmills, indie shops, and beaches.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 21min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Richard Wiese, president of The Explorers ClubBest -Episode 222
Episode 222: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Richard Wiese, an acclaimed explorer who is president of The Explorers ClubBest known for hosting Born to Explore, his Emmy-winning series has taken audiences across the globe, celebrating adventure, science, and culture. His passion for discovery and storytelling continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 20min
Dan Rattiner speaks with Mark Levinson, a pioneering audio equipment designer, recording engineer, and musician – Episode 221
Episode 221: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Mark Levinson, a pioneering audio equipment designer, recording engineer, and musician with a lifelong dedication to high-fidelity sound. Beginning his career as a bassist alongside jazz greats like Paul Bley, he later revolutionized the audio industry by founding Mark Levinson Audio Systems in 1972.
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