Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Dan Rattiner interviews Jennifer Fowkes, the new director of the Montvault Chamber of Commerce, discussing event planning, membership sales, advocacy work, and tourism. They explore Montauk's evolution, allure, summer events, community updates, and retirement dreams in the area.

Episode 73: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Hugh King, East Hampton’s wellrespected historian, town crier and avid baseball fan. He taught at Springs School for 31 years and is currently the Director of Home Sweet Home Museum. He appeared in numerous plays at Guild Hall’s John Drew theater from 1963–1999. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 72: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Julie Ratner, co-founder of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation and the annual Ellen’s Run, which she and her sister Emily founded after their younger sister Ellen died of breast cancer. She has also served as a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition and the New York State Breast Cancer Network. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 71: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Jane Rothchild, former real estate broker, businesswoman and Emmy-winning television producer. Rothchild is a “Triangulite,” which is to say she has homes located at all three points on the Golden Triangle — the Hamptons (specifically Springs), Manhattan and Palm Beach. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 70: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Steven Judelson, founding partner and head saltmaker of Amagansett Sea Salt Co. Making its debut in 2011, Amagansett Sea Salt an unrefined, crunchy sea salt, crafted entirely by hand in small batches from the Atlantic Ocean. It’s recognized by leading chefs as one of the world’s most revered finishing salts. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 69: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Natasha Udensiva about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is a lecturer of international affairs at the School of International Affairs and Public Policy, Columbia University. She has also taught at the MBA Executive program at the Moscow State Institute for International Relations in Russia. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Dan Rattiner talks with Ronnette Riley, Board chair of the Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game. They discuss the history of the game, celebrity support, community art events, and Riley's architectural journey.

Episode 67: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Donnamarie Barnes, Sylvester Manor Educational Farm curator/archivist. A life-long resident of Sag Harbor, she came to Sylvester Manor in 2014 as a volunteer and history docent and is now working to archive the various collections within the Manor house, as well as lead insightful tours. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 66: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Florence Rolston MD, board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist at Hamptons Gynecology and Obstetrics in Southampton. Rolston is also a board member for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 65: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Julie Wilcox, health and wellness entrepreneur, writer, expert and author of The WinWin Diet: How to Be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love (Post Hill Press, 2022). She is also the founder of Julie Wilcox Wellness, a consulting company that champions personalized, sustainable practices for holistic healthy living for global clients. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast