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“06880” Podcast: Jake Sussman

Posted on August 31, 2026 | Leave a comment

Special education has been in the Westport news lately.

And no one talks about it better than Jake Sussman.

The Westport native — diagnosed with a learning disability while in the Westport Public Schools — had both positive and negative experiences in the district.

He went on to found Superpower Mentors, an online platform supporting youth and young adults with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning diffeences.

Jake has earned the “Be the Difference” Award from Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities (awarded only twice in the organization’s 25-year history). He has been featured on NBC News, and spoken at Harvard.

Last week Jake joined me on the Westport Library stage, for a very important episode of our “06880” podcast. Our conversation should be “must” viewing for all our readers — those with learning differences, their family and friends, and everyone else who shares this world with them.

Click here or below to see.

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“06880” Podcast: Jamie Camche

Posted on August 11, 2026 | 2 comments

Westporters love Jamie Camche’s jewelry — at her JL Rocks store, and Bungalow.

Jamie is one of a number of successful women business owners here. Theother day, we chatted at the Westport Library about her work, her life in Westport, and much more.

Click here and below for an interesting look into Westport’s small — in name only — business community.

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“06880” Podcast: Jay Babina

Posted on July 28, 2026 | 1 comment

Jay Babina is the second youngest guest ever on our “06880” podcast.

He’s also got one of the most intriguing stories. Jay is the founder, curator and driving force behind one of the most unique places in town: the Westport Tech Museum.

Click here or below to learn more about Jay’s passion, and his remarkable creation.

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“06880” Podcast: Crispin Cioe

Posted on July 14, 2026 | Leave a comment

You may not know the name Crispin Cioe.

But you sure know his music. “Love Shack,” “Hot Hot Hot,” “Living in America” == he played on them. And much more.

Crispin is a saxophonist, songwriter, producer/arranger, and co-founder the Uptown Horns.

He has toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Ray  Charles, the B-52s, Robert Plant, Solomon Burke, Joe Cocker, Debbie Harry, Aretha Franklin — to name a few.

Crispin continues to perform live and on TV with friends like Darlene Love and Steven Van Zandt. The other day, we chatted on our local stage — the Westport Library — about his life in music, his ties to Westport, and lots more.

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“06880” Podcast: Rabbi Yehuda Kantor

Posted on June 22, 2026 | Leave a comment

Rabbi Yehuda Kantor is the spiritual head of Chabad of Westport.

Located in the former Three Bears Inn on Newtown Turnpike at Wilton Road, Chabad blends traditional values with modern technique. It offers a home to hundreds of families, and programming for all ages.

The other day, I chatted with Rabbi Kantor about all things Chabad — and much more. Click here or below, to watch and listen.

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“06880” Podcast: Lonnie Quinn

Posted on May 27, 2026 | Comments Off on “06880” Podcast: Lonnie Quinn

Some of our podcasts are serious.

Some are thought-provoking.

This one is just plain fun.

Lonnie Quinn is the lead weather anchor on WCBS-TV in New York. He appears on the “CBS Evening News,” among other gigs. He was an actor on “All My Children” and “Santa Barbara.”

Lonnie is also a Westport resident, seen most recently on the same Westport Library stage where I interviewed him for our “06880” podcast.

It was a spirited half hour, for sure. Lonnie’s energy is off the charts.

So is his expertise.

I learned a lot — about weather, his life and career, and much more.

You will too. Just click here or below. And enjoy!

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“06880” Podcast: Doug & Patti Brill

Posted on April 28, 2026 | 7 comments

Doug and Patti Brill are a well-known, popular Westport couple.

They’ve lived here for 33 years, raised 4 children, and are involved in many local activities, from Meals on Wheels to the YMCA.

But Doug and Patti have a story unlike any other couple in town — perhaps the world.

This is one of the most remarkable, honest, raw and important interviews I’ve ever done.

I’ll let them take it from here. Click here or below to view.

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“06880” Podcast: Dara Lamb

Posted on April 13, 2026 | 3 comments

Dara Lamb is a co-founder of the Westport Alliance for Saugatuck.

Last year, the grassroots organization battled the Hamlet development. Now they’ve turned their attention to the Cribari Bridge.

The other day, Dara joined me on the Westport Library stage to chat about their work, the controversy, the neighborhood and more.

Click here or below to learn what the Alliance is doing, how they’re doing, why it’s important — and what’s ahead.

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“06880” Podcast: Owen Daniel

Posted on March 31, 2026 | Comments Off on “06880” Podcast: Owen Daniel

Owen Daniel is the youngest guest we’ve ever welcomed to our “06880” podcast.

The Weston High School senior balances schoolwork* with performing, songwriting and producing music events.

His songwriting draws inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan, Lewis Capaldi and Olivia Rodrigo, blending introspective lyrics with an acoustic sound.

This fall, Owen heads to Berklee College of Music in Boston. Before he goes — and the world learns about him — he stopped by the Westport Library, for a wide-ranging chat.

It was a great morning. My only regret is I forgot to ask him to bring his guitar.

Click here or below to hear Owen’s take on his life, his music, and the performing and recording world in general.

*Though as a 2nd semester senior, that’s probably now just an abstract concept.

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“06880” Podcast: Alex Giannini

Posted on March 17, 2026 | 1 comment

Alex Giannini is a very busy man.

As director of programs and events for the Westport Library, he’s neck-deep in preparations for this year’s Verso Fest.

But last week he walked downstairs, sat on the Forum stage, and gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the 5th annual music/media/and more festival.

Alex described not only what’s happening, but how. Who chooses the musicians and panelists? How is each day’s schedule balanced? Who is the target audience, how are they reached, and what are their reactions?

Alex’s interview offers a very cool look at a very cool event. Click here or below to see.

PS: Want to learn more about VersoFest ’26, with Wyclef Jean, Ani DiFranco and a lot more? Click here!

 

 

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