Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Episode 258: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Rue Matthiessen, an East End–based writer whose essays and fiction explore place, memory, and the creative life. In 2025, she released Woman with Eyes Closed, an art-theft novel. Matthiessen has recently been featured in the Bridgehampton Museum’s Distinguished Lecturer Series and the Hampton Library’s Fridays at Five. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 257: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Jay Schneiderman, an East End politician who, to this day, remains the only person to have held the position of Town Supervisor in both Southampton and East Hampton. Schneiderman’s tenure was known for innovation, strong leadership, and an ability to seek positive community outcomes. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 256: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Chris Verga, an author and journalist who wrote the book Nazis of Long Island, a book which details Nazi espionage and sedition in America which culminated in Camp Siegfried in Yaphank. The camp was home to a Nazi sympathizer movement that aimed to overthrow America. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 255: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Melissa Levis, a singer, songwriter, and performer whose wit and theatrical flair have made her a beloved figure from the Hamptons to Off-Broadway. As frontwoman of Melissa and the Moguls, she became known for her playful, Hamptons-inspired rock songs and lively shows at The Stephen Talkhouse. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 254: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Joanne Roberts, producer of the film “The Bonackers,” which details the history and present state of Bonackers, a group of people in the East Hampton area who are descended from the original settlers. Mostly fishermen and baymen, the Bonackers have a culture that is quite unique on Long Island. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

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.