Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Episode 130: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Angela LaGreca, four-time Emmy-winning producer, writer and comedian/host/entertainer, with extensive experience in media. At Dan’s Papers, she served as the VP of Features and Events and started the “Out East End” column. She is now a writer and producer for CUOMO, Chris Cuomo’s new show on NewsNation. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast

Episode 129: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Carrie Doyle, the bestselling author of multiple novels and screenplays that span many genres, ranging from cozy mysteries to chick lit to comedies to young adult. Doyle’s latest book, Something’s Guava Give, was released in January 2022. It is the second book in the Trouble in Paradise series. She is also known for the Hamptons Murder Mystery series. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 128: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with William “Bill” Bratton, who served as the New York City Police Commissioner from 1994–1996 and again from 2014–2016. He also served as the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department from 1993–1994 and as the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 2002–2009. He has also worked as an advisor on policing. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 127: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with David Berg, author of Run, Brother, Run. The book is described as a “searing family memoir of a tempestuous Texas boyhood that led to the vicious murder of the author’s brother.” Berg will take part in a panel called “How to Bring a Cold Case Back to Life” at East Hampton Library on Sunday, April 16 as part of the Hamptons Mystery & Crime Festival. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 126: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Randye Lordon, author of the awardwinning Sydney Sloane Mystery Series that explores family relationships vis-à-vis murder. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Manhattan where she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She’ll take part in a book signing at BookHampton on April 14 as part of the Hamptons Mystery & Crime Festival. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 125: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Carolyn Jane Maloney. A member of the Democratic Party, Maloney served as the U.S. representative for for New York’s 14th congressional district from 1993–2013, and for New York’s 12th congressional district from 2013–2023. She was also the first woman to represent New York City’s 7th Council district. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 124: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Kathryn Slye Allen, vice president of the East Hampton Aviation Association. The EHAA was formed to represent the interests of local general aviation and historic plane enthusiasts including pilots, owners and operators of aircraft at the East Hampton Airport. EHAA also works closely with many East End charities. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 123: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Eli Wilner, framemaker and founder of Eli Wilner & Company. Wilner has completed more than 15,000 framing projects for collectors and museums. His gallery is held in high esteem by both institutions and private collectors for the expertise of its team, extensive inventory and quality craftsmanship. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast

Episode 122: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Minerva Perez, executive director of OLA of Eastern Long Island. Perez focuses her work on the protection, empowerment and celebration of the East End’s Latino community. She is a sought-after speaker, regularly participating in panels and public forums focused on immigrant rights and women’s rights. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 121: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Pam Topham, landscape weaver. As a tapestry artist, she weaves uses wool silk and linen in varied textures and hues to form the foreground, while fine gradations of wool and silk capture the relationships of earth, sea and sky in the background. Her impressive tapestry work has been displayed on the cover of Dan’s Papers. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.