Erika Garcia is a woman of many hats - she owns her own flower, veggie, and farm stand called Bloom Country Farms and she also founded Hometown Collective Studios - which focuses on Creative Classes for kids and adults. Their services range from language programs , learning programs , and development programs . Erika has created a staple for the local Latino community to find comfort in. She explains that sometimes those can be intimidated by learning a new language for the first time. Working i...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonny Nature aka Jonathon Macris is an environmentalist , photographer , and total lover of nature . Jonny believes that we can all get to a better place within ourselves by connecting back to the earth. Living in Indiana , Jonny's facing challenges of over-development right within his own backyard and throughout some of Indiana's most precious perseveres. This inspired Jonny to really get out there and start getting vocal about his journey through nature. Starting his own native preserv...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of Highly Educated Podcast we're joined by Emmy Award winning actor, now turned housing analyst and realtor , Freddie Smith .( @fmsmith319 on IG/TikTok ) Freddie has millions of viewers across his social media accounts and uses his talents to break down the current American housing crisis . He is often featured on FOX Business , CNN , and MSNBC - lecturing the masses on how the scales of society have not tipped in favor of the younger generations. Sky high interest...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Highly Educated Podcast we bring on comedian and filmmaker, Brent Pella . You may have seen Brent already, as he's a long time cast member on Nick Cannon's " Wild N Out " on MTV and his clever video skits have amassed over 500 million views around the world. Brent showcases his satirical comedic style in short videos he releases online and through his cross country stand-up tours. Brent also hosts his own podcast called " The Good Trip " which has on intellig...
Mar 16, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Highly Educated Podcast we bring in apparel creator, surf shop owner, and brand curator Adam Mar . A local to Long Island, New York - Adam has been coming out to Montauk ever since he was a little kid. For those who don't know Montauk, it's one of the most visited summer destinations in the world from June to September. However, living out in Montauk year-round for nearly the last decade and owning a surf shop is no easy feat - especially with the lack of affordable commerci...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Highly Educated Podcast brings you another great episode with virtuoso musician, Jack Marshall . Jack has been playing music from a very early age. Being born and raised on the East End of Long Island , New York, Jack explains to us the path to success for musicians here and why it's difficult for some people to break through. Not surprisingly, he is also a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Being in dozens of bands and projects throughout the years, Jack can...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Tracey is the former East Hampton Village Police Chief and has served the local community for over 40 years. Retiring in 2023, Mike brings us decades of local knowledge and experience. A man of creative spirit and out of the box ideas, Mike transformed the way the East Hampton Village police force hires and operates. A staunch critic of the current civil service exam, Mike shares his insight on where programs in New York should be heading in terms of hiring and policing communities. Since h...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast A graduate of Yale and Cornell - exceedingly successful investment banker turned environmental/community advocate , Jaine Mehring , joins the Highly Educated Podcast. Jaine's locally based citizens engagement group, Build In Kind East Hampton , brings together the concerns of her community and creates a vessel for positive change towards land development and the surrounding environmental landscape. Her Instagram page @build.in.kind_easthampton has gained major traction over the last year as ...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amagansett local and custom skateboard maker , Andrew Gualtieri sits down with us to chat about his company Breadmeat Skateboards ( @andrewbreadmeat ). Where did Andrew's love for art mold into his passion for skating to create the perfect beast of a product? Having a family fully of artists, it made it easier for Andrew to naturally pick up the craft. Years later and after many changes and tweaks, he has finally found the winning recipe for the ultimate shredding experience. With a brand ne...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsay Reichart and Gunnar Burke had been home-brewing beer lovers for years before they decided to launch Springs Brewery officially. They now sell their cans of the finest quality beer all around the East End of Long Island at different shops and stores. Their unique backgrounds in architecture inspired a meticulous approach to their brewing process. With each new idea they have conjured in their minds, a delightful beer with a creative name and cool can follows. We explore what brought Linds...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Angiulo is no stranger to the hustle. Growing up on Long Island, he has been rooted in skate culture and the creativity that followed. He started his own utilitarian streetwear and events company almost a decade ago - Limitless Culture . Since then, he has thrown dozens of powerful skate contests across New York and beyond, collaborating unique brands , creatives , and skaters together. His events always put on for the community and create a direct pipeline for skaters and creatives who may...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimmy Strauss is the Vice President of the Worldwide Speakers Group in Alexandria, Virginia. Jimmy helps book some of the biggest speakers in the game to high powered events, conferences, parties and more. A fellow local to East Hampton, Jimmy knows all about the balance out here between work and play. A lover of comedy and being silly, he provides his unique perspective on the culture out here compared to other places like New York City and Los Angeles. Always a fun time to talk with, you'l...
Jul 20, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are back with another inspirational episode of Highly Educated with two insanely talented musicians; Mark Schiavoni and Josh LeClerc of The Montauk Project (@TheMontaukProject) . These guys have been touring, producing music, doing festivals, and holding down the music scene of the East End for the last decade. Their music is creative, unique, and explosive. A true revival of real rock & roll in an era full of fluff and obscure noise. They share their stories and what got them into the wo...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Offshore Art & Film Festival! On June 24th, Offshore will be kicking off their Fashion Night event series at the Montauk Beach House from 5-9pm. They will be hosting three fashion events throughout the summer followed by a huge art and film festival in September. Showcasing some of the latest films through the festival circuits, while highlighting artists and musicians within the community - the Offshore Festival is something you don't want to miss! Discussion panels on su...
Jun 19, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Montauk local Brittany Rivkind joins the podcast to chat about her incredible vintage & pre-owned business, Thriftknd . Starting off doing Instagram clothing auctions, Brittany used her social media savvy and love for second hand clothing to create something special. Now with her own retail storefront in Sag Harbor, New York, Brittany showcases her hank picked collections and gifting goods for all those on the East End to enjoy. She shares her trials and tribulations of building a business, ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dashh Wilson is a digital strategist who specializes in digital publications and content creation through her website www.digitaldashh.com . Dashh helps her clients recognize the power of their language in new media. Helping influencers or brands achieve success while doing things the right way. A Humanist , Dashh also Co-founded the first non-profit student advocacy association for minority populations on the Eastern End of Long Island : BAANA . Working with different schools and mentorship pro...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast We bring legendary tennis coach , broadcaster , and Bonac Hall of Famer Paul Annacone on the podcast to share his wisdom with us. From coaching the likes of Roger Federer and Pete Sampras to victories at Wimbledon (3 for Pete), broadcasting for the Tennis Channel , to writing his own book on coaching - Paul is the embodiment of passion. A local to the East End of Long Island, Paul highlights the reasons that carried him into a future in tennis. A truly inspiring figure in the sports community, P...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special Episode: back again for the best weekend of the summer - the 15th Annual Travis Field Memorial Softball Tournament is here! Local slow pitch softball teams compete in an epic four day event that brings together community, family, friends and fun all for a great cause. The proceeds from the annual tournament go to scholarship funds for local high school students that embodied the characteristics and spirit that Travis Field left behind. Bold predictions, funny stories, highlights and more...
Jul 24, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we bring you the perspective of a local gal who grew up inside her families dive bar - The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett , New York. Ruby Honerkamp is keeping the spirits of tradition alive with Encore , a new canned cocktail that she has developed with her team right here in The Hamptons . Using real fruit juice and real alcohol , Encore has nailed the taste and has canned your favorite classic cocktails like Vodka-Soda-Cranberry , Tequila-Soda-Grapefruit , and Vodka-Soda-Lime ! Ove...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lil’ Birdie was started by French Chef , Alexis Krisel , (who knows a little thing or two about Michelin Stars) and Kye Vatash , a hospitality & operations expert and local to Sag Harbor . These guys got together during the pandemic to create something special; an all new takeout fast-casual eatery that gives you the highest quality and most freshly prepared ingredients at an affordable price point. Focusing on veggies , falafel , and chicken , they’ve created a healthier choice for the comm...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we bring on business owner and environmental activist , Colleen Henn . Colleen runs her own bulk food & goods company called All Good Goods that does plastic-free packaging & shipping out of San Clemente , California . Working with the SurfRider Foundation for almost a decade, Colleen realized how badly we treat our environment and discovered some things we can do as individuals help us lighten our load here on the earth. When’s the last time you really thought about your output to...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Brussell is a local educator , musician , and DJ …essentially a man of many hats. He is a science teacher at the East Hampton High School and coaches the boys volleyball team there. Josh is a guitarist and songwriter that plays private & public shows all summer long across the East End! Whether it’s a private wedding or a Saturday night at The Stephen Talkhouse , Brussell warms your heart with his massive catalog of classic hits of new and old. His philosophy and mentality towards being...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The long awaited interview from local music sensation Tafa “T-Shyne” Peters . Calling in from Los Angeles , California , you may know T-Shyne through his success in the music industry as an artist & rapper under YSL , which is Young Thug 's recording label along with 300 Entertainment . T-Shyne released his most polished work yet…his debut YSL Masterpiece, Confetti Nights , Executive Produced by the one and only NBA legend Kevin Durant . His time living in New York City , Atlanta , and L...
Apr 04, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Angelo Hatgistavrou is a director , master animator , producer , writer , drummer , father and so much more... He has been an essential creative piece to some of your favorite hit shows like Bob’s Burgers , Black Dynamite , and China, IL . Working for major animation companies like Titmouse , Adult Swim , Netflix , Disney , and Warner Bros , Angelo gives us his insight into the production world. His latest project Fairfax on Amazon Prime Video has been a great success, Season 2 came out this yea...
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hello Brooklyn is an epic cover & original music band from Brooklyn , New York . For over a decade Hello Brooklyn has been dominating the nightlife music and event scene. Establishing their roots selling out shows at legendary venues like the Stephen Talkhouse & Ulysses , they have evolved into one of the most sought after event bands in NY. Liz & Ray from the group join us to talk about what life is like for a bunch of touring musicians with day jobs! (Yes if you can believe it!) St...
Feb 09, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Clark is the Executive Director of LTV Studios right here in The Hamptons . LTV is a public access television network for the town of East Hampton (airing locally on Channels 20 & 22 ). Previously, Mike was the proud owner of the iconic Crossroads Music in East Hampton & Amagansett . Crossroads was a place where local kids, teens, and the adult creative community alike gathered to share their love for music. You might have even been lucky enough to hear Sir Paul McCartney diddlin...
Jan 21, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast What local from The Hamptons doesn't know THE James Ryan ? An outstanding personality... the DJ , producer , guitarist , MC , and Jr. Inventor sits down to talk about growing up out East and the influence it's had on him. Starting off as an early musician coming from a very musical family, James turned these abilities into DJing & producing at a high level. He DJ's The Hamptons most exclusive events & produces incredible mediums of music as a musician with various other creat...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast A local Montauk surfer & commercial airline pilot , Cheyne DeSousa , joins the Highly Educated Podcast to talk about his story and the world of aviation . What does it take to follow the path to become a pilot? What are the costs that are involved? How long does it take? What does it feel like to fly a plane alone for the first time? These are all questions Cheyne provides us insight into. We even discuss some local happenings in the town of Montauk and what can be done to preserve it. Don&#...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Badass roller skater , derby gal & personal trainer , Sam 'Rambo' Duane , shares her story and how she ended up on the East End of Long Island from the rural beautiful state of New Hampshire . Expressing her joy for roller skating and what it has done for her, she hopes to enlighten others to get up and go skate! The confidence that going out and having a fun night with your friends gives you is something you can't replace. It's important to remember to embrace yourself and t...
Dec 08, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you're from The Hamptons , you know the Parmesan Don himself, Joey B . Joe Bauer is a Long Island local and a member of the notorious ICE COAST KILLS SHIT (ICKS) snowboard crew that roams Hunter Mountain in New York every Winter . You might know Joey B from the days of the Gong & Jager Bombs at the Gig Shack or from his famous "HOW YOU DOIN" skits made famous all over the internet. Not just a funny guy, Joe is also the Co-Founder of his coffee company Bauer's Brew Co ( @Ba...
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