Gabrielle Bluestone, a journalist known for her acclaimed book 'Hype' and as an Emmy-nominated producer of Netflix’s Fyre, chats about her investigative experiences with the infamous Fyre Festival. She reveals the cultural dynamics and social media frenzy that bolstered the festival's misleading image. Gabrielle dives into creator deception in today's digital age and reflects on the balance of integrity in journalism, all while celebrating community spirit through local events like the Artist Writers' Game.

Episode 149: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Alexandra Auder, actress and writer. She has been a featured character in HBO’s High Maintenance and has acted in the films of Wim Wenders and Jodie Foster, among others. She collaborates with her husband, filmmaker Nick Nehez, to co-produce films, and she released a humorous memoir, Don’t Call Me Home, in May 2023. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Dan Rattiner chats with Kathleen King, founder of Tate's Bake Shop, about her journey from creating a beloved cookie recipe on a farm to scaling the business, partnerships in the food industry, and her retirement adventures. They also discuss her children's book, 'Cookie Queen,' and the important lessons it conveys about perseverance and resilience.

Episode 147: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with actor Steve Guttenberg. A famous face from ’80s films like Three Men and a Baby, Cocoon, Short Circuit, The Bedroom Window and the first four Police Academy movies, Guttenberg has also appeared in TV shows more recently, like Party Down, Veronica Mars and The Goldbergs. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 146: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Austin Stark, screenwriter, director and producer on local and wide-release films. His most recent release, The God Committee, starring Kelsey Grammer and Julia Stiles, focused on the decision-making process behind the nation’s organ donation system. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 145: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Jean Shafiroff, author, TV host and the East End’s “first lady of philanthropy,” helping to raise funds for the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Humane, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation and countless other nonprofits. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 144: This week on the podcast, Dan has a conversation with internationally renowned artist and author Michele Oka Doner. With a career over five decades, her work includes sculpture, prints, drawings, functional objects and video, and she’s published numerous books such as Into the Mysterium (2016), Intuitive Alphabet (2019) and, her newest, A Seed Takes Root (2023), among others. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 143: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Marvin Scott, the Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, WPIX-TV senior correspondent and news anchor. He also hosts the weekly program Pix11 News Close Up, drawing on his more than 40 years of experience in the industry. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 141: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Geraldo Rivera, renowned journalist and political commentator. He is being honored at the Life’s WORC Summer Soirée, benefitting the nonprofit’s new WORC FORCE initiative, on Sunday, July 23. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 142: In a bonus podcast this week, Dan speaks with A.M. Homes, celebrated writer and TV producer. She is being honored on July 22 at the annual LongHouse Summer Benefit. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.