Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Episode 253: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Doug Corwin, the owner of the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue. Crescent is the last duck farm on Long Island, an industry that once defined Long Island agriculture. Corwin’s innovation and passion for his work has kept Crescent afloat amidst strict environmental policies, real estate pressure, and even a bird flu outbreak this year. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 252: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Ari Selinger, a filmmaker whose film On The End was featured at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival. Selinger has made other films such as The Ghost of Hank Williams, Moondog Airwaves, and Deuce and a Quarter. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 251: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Paul Anthony, a comedian and promoter. Anthony is the producer of Ha Ha Hamptons, an upcoming comedy show which will take place on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers

Episode 250: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Eric Kohn, the artistic director at the Southampton Playhouse. Kohn is a former journalist who served in various roles at the trade publication IndieWire including Senior Editor, Chief Film Critic, and Vice President for Editorial Strategy. Kohn is also a two time chair of the New York Film Critics Circle. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 246: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Natalie Portman, an actress best known for her appearances in the the films Black Swan and the Star Wars prequel trilogy. For the former, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2010. Portman has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor films. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 245: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Richard Esposito, Polk and five-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter who has a home in Hampton Bays. A former Sr. Executive Producer at NBC News and Senior Investigative Reporter at ABC News, Esposito recently authored Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth, which is the first biography of the legendary writer and journalist, who he had the pleasure of working with, as discussed here.

Episode 244: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Susan Lacy, director and writer of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a portrait of the life and music of Long Island’s own Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting; intimately exploring the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 243: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Emily Sundberg, director and writer of THE END: A Gardiner’s Island Story, a documentary which chronicles the history of the most secluded part of the East End – Gardiner’s Island is the oldest privately-owned island in the United States, since Lion Gardiner purchased it in 1639. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 242: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Bonnie Cannon, director of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center. Located on the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, the center aims to help all underserved children from Islip to Montauk by educating, empowering, and encouraging self-sufficiency. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 241: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Pat Mundus, daughter of the late great Montauk fisherman Frank Mundus. Frank Mundus was the inspiration for the character Quint in the film Jaws (1975), and it’s a legacy that continues to loom large even today. Pat Mundus is the keeper of that legacy. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.