Who’s Here in the Hamptons

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

Episode 64: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Jane Hanson, longtime NBC news anchor. Since her lauded career as an Emmy-winning television journalist, Hanson is now the successful owner of a media and presentation training company, where she helps people tell their stories and become more acclimated to speaking in front of an audience, as well as in front of a teleprompter. Find the podcast at DansPapers.com.

Episode 63: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with screenwriter and producer Bill Collage. The Sag Harbor homeowner is best known for writing the films Assassin’s Creed, Allegiant, Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Transporter Refueled. In addition to his writing credits, Collage executive produced the nine-episode TV series Of Kings and Prophets. Find the podcast at DansPapers.com.

Episode 62: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with Bryan Polite, council chairman of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. After traveling the world, Polite brought his worldly expertise to the Shinnecock Nation, where he was elected as the council’s trustee secretary, then chairman in his early 30s, becoming one of the youngest to ever hold the position. He’s brought new ideas and a fresh perspective to the nation, while also honoring its traditions and history. Find the podcast at DansPapers.com.

Episode 61: This week on “Dan’s Talks,” Dan speaks with NY State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I-Sag Harbor). Thiele, a longtime Sag Harbor resident, has represented the East End in some capacity for decades — as Southampton Town attorney, Suffolk County legislator, Southampton Town Supervisor and as the state assemblyman representing the North Fork (District 2) and currently the South Fork and Shelter Island (District 1). Find the podcast at DansPapers.com.