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Episode 154: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with documentary filmmaker and producer Joanna Rudnick. Her latest work, Stories and Pictures By, which tells the story of three popular children’s picture book authors, makes its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 153: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with filmmaker Ari Selinger. In addition to writing and directing, Selinger also composes the music for his films and handles the editing process. His filmography includes The Ghost of Hank Williams, Moondog Airwaves, Deuce and a Quarter and the documentary Folks. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers

Episode 152: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with John Sargent, author of Turning Pages: The Adventures and Misadventures of a Publisher. The book leads readers through Sargent’s 40 fascinating years in the publishing business. BookHampton in East Hampton is hosting a Turning Pages author event on Saturday, September 23 at 5 p.m. Register at bookhampton.com. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

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.