Episode 47: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks bestselling author Erik Larson. The Southampton writer is know for his popular books Dead Wake, The Devil in the White City, In the Garden of Beasts and The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill. Released on Tuesday, his first foray into fiction, No One Goes Alone, is a horrifying experience that can only be experienced through  he chilling audiobook narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt.  

Episode 46: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Monte Farber, celestial mechanic. Farber was the resident psychic for Jim Cramer’s popular financial website TheStreet.com and has nearly three million copies of his 45 books, divination systems and meditation kits published around the world in fourteen languages. He and Dan discuss how he got interested in the planets and how the result of a rare confluence several years ago foretold hard times.

Episode 45: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Caroline Hirsch, owner and founder of the legendary Carolines on Broadway comedy club and the New York Comedy Festival. She is well-known for her sixth sense of detecting rising comedic talent, including the likes of Paul Reubens and Jerry Seinfeld. She and Dan discuss how she got into the standup comedy club business, and why she bought a home in the Hamptons.

Dan Rattiner Talks with Tom Clavin, American Author

EPISODE 43. This week on ‘Dan’s Talks’: Dan speaks with Amy Zerner, a fashion designer for Bergdorf Goodman. Zerner, who lives full-time in East Hampton, has been designing luxury clothing for years. She describes her style as “mystical,” and talks about how she tries to make “art that you wear”. She and Dan talk about the magic of thrift shops and how Zerner “chose” the Hamptons as a place to live when she was just a teenager, among other things.

EPISODE 42. This week on ‘Dan’s Talks’: Dan speaks with Marvin Scott, a WPIX stalwart who has served as an anchor, producer, and journalist for the network for over 40 years. Scott’s knack for interviews has taken him around the world; he’s talked to everyone from Martin Luther King to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the podcast, he and Dan discuss the biggest story he’s ever covered, and how social media has changed journalism. Read more about Scott in his new book, As I Saw It: A Reporter’s Intrepid Journey.  

Episode 41: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Ann Liguori, a sports journalist who’s been covering America’s athletic heroes since the days of Jack Nicklaus. She was the first woman to host a call-in show on WFAN, and her reporting exploits have taken her to six Olympic games and interviews with too many sports stars to count. She talks with Dan about the nicest golf courses in the Hamptons and what it’s like to speak with Tiger Woods and Mickey Mantle.

Dell Cullum, a wildlife expert and nature show host, shares thrilling tales from his animal rescue adventures on the East End. He recounts both heartwarming moments, like reuniting a baby raccoon with its mother, and intense challenges faced during rescues. Dell delves into the critical importance of wildlife education, debunking myths about local snakes and emphasizing the emotional toll of his work. His passion for conservation shines through as he reflects on a lifelong journey dedicated to protecting wildlife.

Dan Rattiner chats with Lori Singer, famous actress and talented cellist, about living in the Hamptons, the Artists & Writers Annual Softball Game rivalry, and their love for the arts. They explore their roots, discuss the magic of Exxon Provence, and compare acting to music. The conversation also touches on baseball, gratitude, and the influence of roles in real life.

Episode 38: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter Audrey Flack, a pioneer in the genre of photorealism. In the podcast, Flack discusses her focus on realism in her paintings, how she began sculpting almost exclusively women, fond memories she shares with Dan and more.