Episode 27: In this week’s podcast, Dan talks with  the legendary Dame Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. The best-selling authors discuss their children’s book ‘Simeon’s Gift’ which they will soon ‘zoom narrate’, what it was like for Andrews to be ‘knighted by the Queen’, and the backstory on how Hamilton came to co-found Bay Street Theater! It’s all in Dan’s podcast. Find it at DansPapers.com

Dan Rattiner, an accomplished author and the voice behind 'Hamptons Private', discusses the luxurious lifestyle and rich history of the Hamptons. He shares personal stories of the area’s evolution from early settlers to the surfing culture of the 1960s. Rattiner highlights hidden gems like Montauk’s walking dunes and dives into the enduring culinary scene. He also reflects on the interesting social fabric of East Hampton, including the intriguing connections to figures like Jackie Kennedy, all while capturing the cultural charm and humor of the region.

In this engaging conversation, Ken Auletta, a best-selling author and veteran journalist for The New Yorker, shares intriguing stories from his career. He recalls a bizarre profile of a Nazi leader who turned out to be Jewish and discusses his upcoming work on Harvey Weinstein. Auletta also dives into the influence of Roy Cohn on Trump and explores the shifting media landscape in the age of the internet. Living in Sag Harbor adds a personal touch as he reflects on local traditions and challenges in journalism.

 This week Dan’s podcast is with Paul Goldberger, the Pulitzer-prize winning architectural critic, and author of the new book: ‘Dumbo: The Making of a New York Neighborhood (Rizzoli, April 6th). Goldberger tells the extraordinary tale of the development (and rebirth) of Brooklyn’s gritty, industrial waterfront that turned Dumbo into one of the hottest, most in demand areas in NYC. The famed critic and longtime East Hampton resident also talks about what makes each hamlet in the Hamptons architecturally special, and shares some of his favorite Hamptons homes and why he admires them.

This week’s podcast is with Bob Balaban, acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, (and longtime resident of Bridgehampton). Balaban shares some of his most memorable experiences on set with Francois Truffaut and Stephen Spielberg (‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’), talks about his Oscar-nominated role in ‘Gosford Park’ (and how he pitched the idea of the movie to Robert Altman), and his famous recurring role on ‘Seinfeld’ as the NBC exec responsible for accepting or rejecting the pilot pitch by George and Jerry. Balaban is directing a virtual reading of a new play by Drama Desk Award winner Jerry Cohen called ‘Squeaky’ for Guild Hall on Sunday, March 28th at 7:30pm. For more information: www.guildhall.org

This week’s podcast is with film producer and director Susan Lacy, who created ‘American Masters’ for PBS and has produced and/or directed films featuring Steven Spielberg, Jane Fonda, Robert Capa, Leonard Bernstein, James Baldwin, Martha Graham, and many others. From her early days at Channel 13, producing dramas and ballets, to a 35-year career at PBS where she produced and/or directed over 233 films before moving to HBO, Lacy weaves a riveting tale of her career path, and talks about some of her favorite subjects,  her “15 interviews with Spielberg’, and her new film about Billy Joel.  It’s a don’t-miss listen with Sag Harbor’s accomplished filmmaker. Find the podcast at DansPapers.com

Kroft and Rattiner have a great rapport, and in this riveting podcast Kroft takes us on his journey from being a war correspondent reporting around the world, to landing at CBS where he covered over 500 stories (including the infamous interview with Bill and Hillary Clinton, and the notable report on Chernobyl). Kroft also shares the reasons why he left ’60 Minutes’ and talks about what he loves most about being a full time resident of Sag Harbor.

Helen Harrison, director of the Pollock-Krasner House and an author of historical mysteries, shares captivating stories from the home where Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner created legendary art. She discusses the preservation of Pollock's iconic studio floor and the emotional toll of his tragic car accident. Harrison also reflects on the vibrant history of East Hampton and the unique identity of its original settlers. Additionally, she intertwines her writing journey, revealing how surrealism shapes her mysteries while preserving the legacies of abstract expressionist artists.

How did the Cooper’s Beach Pavilion get built, back in the day? (Hint: on the QT!) Dan Rattiner gets this, and other Southampton village stories out of former beloved Southampton Mayor (and former Town Trustee) Bill Hattrick – it’s an interesting throwback to the 80’s and 90’s, and how some things got done out east (and not without surprise or a bit of outrage)!

This week’s podcast is with Jesse Warren, the young Mayor of Southampton Village.   We discussed his upbringing in Roslyn, his education, his decade long work as a prominent merchant in that village and his decision to run based on his desire to improve that community.  Our discussions ranged about the pollution in Lake Agawam, the reconstruction of the home where Pyrrhus Concer, a former slave lived in that town, the project involving a new Southampton African-American museum and the new Dan’s Papers drive by Sculpt-Tour program.