Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Episode 269: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks to Christine Merser, a writer. Her debut novel, Flight of the Starling, kicks off a trilogy about the hidden complexities of wealthy women’s lives, while her nonfiction Circles of Collaboration explores women’s leadership and influence. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 268: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks to Colin Davis Kelley, a remarkable student from East Hampton High School. A senior in high school, Colin Davis Kelley has launched a podcast of his own, “The Spirit of ‘76,” which focuses on East Hampton’s ties to the American Revolution. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 268: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks to Steve Long, who has served as executive director of the East Hampton Historical Society since 2021. A former leader at the Children’s Museum of the East End and the Tenement Museum, he is focused on expanding community access to local history. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 267: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks Patty Oakley and Brian Leicht form the Oakley- Leicht Team, realtors with more than 30 years of combined experience and deep local knowledge to the Hamptons real estate market. They guide clients through transactions of every scale with transparency and care. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 266: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Matt Fogelson, an author, music writer, and essayist whose work explores the intersection of music, grief, and fatherhood. His debut memoir, Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key (out February 3, 2026), traces his coming of age in 1980s New York. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers/.

Episode 265: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with William M. Manger Jr., the mayor of Southampton Village, serving since January 2024.He previously worked in finance and held senior leadership roles at the U.S. Small Business Administration, including Chief of Staff during the rollout of the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcastdans-papers.

Episode 264: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Lee Minetree is a topranked East End real estate broker with 25 years of experience in both commercial and residential properties from Riverhead to Montauk. Mintetree is a lifelong local with deep community roots. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcastdans-papers.

Episode 263: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Tommy John Schiavoni is the New York State Assembly member for the 1st District, representing the East End of Long Island. Elected in 2024, he is a former educator and lifelong local with deep roots in Sag Harbor, bringing decades of teaching and municipal service. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcastdans-papers.

Episode 260: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Paul Monte is a third generation restaurateur and hospitality leader carrying forward the Monte family’s century-long legacy. In 2023, he brought Monte’s to the historic Montauk Manor, continuing a tradition that began in Brooklyn and moved all the way to The End. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcastdans-papers.

Episode 261: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Dr. Georgette Grier- Key, the executive director of the Eastville Community Historical Society and a nationally recognized historian. She is a professor at Medgar Evers College and leads efforts to preserve and rebuild historic African American sites on the East End. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers