Episode 239 with Allan Wexler, The Fine Art of Applied Art

Episode 239 with Allan Wexler, The Fine Art of Applied Art

Today we're joined by Allan Wexler, an artist whose work exists at the intersection of art, architecture, design, and everyday life. Raised in Connecticut, Allan developed an early fascination with the built environment and the ordinary objects that shape our daily routines. Over the course of a career spanning more than five decades, he has created sculptures, installations, and conceptual works that challenge the boundaries between art and function. Working with familiar materials and domestic forms, Allan transforms furniture, tools, and everyday spaces into thought-provoking works that ask us to reconsider how we live and interact with the world around us. His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in numerous museum and public collections, earning recognition for its unique blend of artistic vision and practical design. Now a longtime resident of the North Fork, Allan reflects on the experiences that shaped his creative life, the evolution of his work, and the changes he has witnessed on the East End over the years. Through this conversation, we explore not only an artistic career, but a lifetime spent observing, building, and reimagining the spaces we inhabit.

Episode 238 with Carole Monsell, President of Stirling Historical Society of Greenport

Today I’m joined by Carole Monsell for a conversation deeply rooted in the history and spirit of Greenport. We talk about her family ancestry and the generations of connections her family has to the village, along with what it was like growing up in Greenport and watching the area evolve into what it is today. Carole shares memories from her school years, the changes she’s witnessed throughout the North Fork over the decades, and how her lifelong love of local history eventually led her to become president of the Stirling Historical Society. We also discuss the important work the organization is doing today, from preserving Greenport’s history to creating new programs, events, and opportunities that connect the community to its past.

Episode 237 with Marc Sokol, Board President of CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation)

Today I'm joined by Marc Sokol, a longtime technology entrepreneur, investor, and community leader whose career spans some of the most transformative decades in the history of computing. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Commack and Silver Spring, Marc began programming at just 15 years old, eventually leaving the Illinois Institute of Technology at 19 to work as a software engineer during the early rise of the software industry. Over the years, he co-founded the software company Realia, later worked with Computer Associates, and eventually moved into venture capital, helping support and invest in emerging technology companies. Along the way, he experienced the evolution of computing firsthand, from the early programming era to the modern tech world we know today. In more recent years, Marc has become deeply involved in the North Fork community through CAST, the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, where he has served as board president since 2017. Through that role, he has helped guide one of the region’s most important organizations addressing food insecurity, housing instability, and support services for local residents.

Episode 236 with Jinsoo Henry Oh aka (DJ Henry Eau), Local Independent DJ on the East End

Today I’m joined by DJ Henry Eau, a familiar presence across the North Fork’s music scene, someone whose work has quietly become part of the rhythm of the place. But before the late nights and packed dance floors, there’s a deeper story, rooted in family, small business, and growing up on the North Fork, in a community where people tend to know each other. In this conversation, Henry reflects on his early life, his time at Mattituck High School, and the path that led him from an interest in music into something more serious. He talks about building a name locally, finding his sound, and what it means to work in a scene that’s constantly shifting, especially out here, where the seasons change everything

Episode 235 with David Higbee, Greenport Then and Now!

Today, I’m joined by David Higbee, who was born and raised in Greenport and whose roots in the village run deep. In our conversation, we talk about his family ancestry, his memories of growing up in Greenport, and the path that eventually took him away. We also explore his return in the 1990s and how the village had changed in his absence, what felt familiar, what didn’t and his reflections on what Greenport has become today. Along the way, we also touch on his involvement with the North Fork’s “Tuesday Crew,” a group of local volunteers who have spent decades restoring and preserving historic sites across the region, quietly shaping the very landscape they call home. It’s a conversation grounded in memory, history, and a clear-eyed look at change.