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“06880” Podcast: Jeff Dunkerton

Posted on September 23, 2025 | 2 comments

Jeff Dunkerton is Westport’s town clerk.

If you don’t know what that is, or why it’s important: Watch our podcast below.

And if you think “town clerk” is a boring interview subject: Think again.

I learned a ton the other day, when Jeff left his very busy office to chat at the Westport Library. We talked about many town clerk-related subjects: upcoming elections, dog licenses, technology … Jeff covers it all.

If you have any interest at all in town government — how it functions, and what goes on behind the scenes — you’ll find our conversation very enlightening.

I guarantee: You’ll never look at Town Hall the same way again.

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“06880” Podcast: Brian Lewis

Posted on September 8, 2025 | Comments Off on “06880” Podcast: Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis is the highly respected chef and owner of 2 legendary Westport restaurants: The Cottage and OKO.

He’s also a James Beard Award finalist, and a key figure in the Fairfield County culinary scene.

But he’s also a dad — and much more. The other day, Brian made the short trip to the Westport Library, to chat about his work, his life (and his sons). Click here or below, to enjoy our wide-ranging conversation.

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“06880” Podcast: Rick Benson

Posted on August 25, 2025 | 2 comments

Rick Benson wears many hats. He is “Mr. Rotary” in Westport, overseeing everything from LobstersFest to projects around the world.

He has also served on many town boards, the United Way, YMCA, Boy Scouts, and not one but two Congregational churches.

I could have listed many more accomplishments when I introduced him at our recent “06880” podcast, but I preferred to spend the time chatting.

Click here or below, to hear the many things we talked about.

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“06880” Podcast: Addison Moore

Posted on August 11, 2025 | 4 comments

Addison Moore is the youngest guest we’ve ever had on our “06880” podcast.

He’s also one of the most interesting.

A 2023 Staples High School graduate, and a rising senior at Lafayette College, Addison started one of Fairfield County’s largest youth community service groups.

He is living proof that young people today do care about much more than themselves (and their phones).

Now Addison is taking his activism one step further. He’s planning a run for the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) — the youngest candidate ever.

The other day, Addison stopped by the Westport Library, to chat about his love for this town, his service to it, and his future here. Click below to hear his well-spoken, passionate insights.

 

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“06880” Podcast: Charles Mallory

Posted on July 28, 2025 | 3 comments

Charles Mallory is the founder of Greenwich Hospitality Group.

Their new Delamar Westport is the latest addition to luxury properties like the Delamar Southport and Greenwich Harbor, and others in West Hartford, Mystic and Traverse City, Michigan.

The other day, Charles and I chatted about our town’s newest hotel; the company’s others; hospitality in general, and of course many other Westport topics.

Click below to learn more.

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“06880” Podcast: Dave Briggs

Posted on July 14, 2025 | 1 comment

In a community filled with interesting people, Dave Briggs may top the list.

He’s covered the Olympics, NHL and NASCAR for NBC Sports, and March Madness for Yahoo. He was a co-host on CNN, and “Fox & Friends Weekend” (with fellow Westporter Alisyn Camerota). Now he and Alisyn host a great podcaster with top newsmakers, called Sanity.

Dave keeps me on my toes like nobody else. When he joined me on the Westport Library stage the other day for an “06880” podcast, I had no idea where our conversation would go.

But I knew it would go unexpected places. Dave is unafraid to share his opinions, about any and everything.

If you’re intrigued by this very intriguing neighbor, click here or below.

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“06880” Podcast: Marc Hartog

Posted on June 30, 2025 | 6 comments

Marc Hartog is deputy director of Westport Emergency Medical Services.

They’re one of our town’s most important — and often unrecognized — organizations.

You hope you never meet them. But when you do, they are there for you — 24/7/365.

The other day, when Marc joined me on our “06880” podcast, I learned some of what they do — and how, and why.

Much of it was eye-opening. All of it is fascinating.

Click here or belowm to learn for yourself.

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“06880” Podcast: Dan Woog

Posted on June 17, 2025 | 13 comments

More than 100 times, I’ve sat on the left side of the Westport Library stage, and interviewed Westporters.

Politicians, entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes — I’ve chatted with all of them.

The other day, the tables were turned. Literally.

I moved to the right side. I became the interviewee.

My place as interviewer was taken by Steve Parrish. He asked me questions: about “06880,” Westport, my life and more.

He did a great job. He made me think.

I hope my answers were at least half as interesting as my 100-plus guests’ have been.

You be the judge. Click here or below, for a different kind of “06880” podcast.

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“06880” Podcast: Candice Holley

Posted on May 20, 2025 | Comments Off on “06880” Podcast: Candice Holley

Candice Holley is the director of human relations for the town of Westport. She oversees 17 departments, and hundreds of employees.

She brings over 20 years’ experience — in Fortune 500 companies, national non-profits and start-ups — to the job.

But Candice is much more than an HR pro. A former Division I basketball player and assistant coach (who now coaches 4th graders in the Westport PAL program), she is also a professional voice talent. You’ve heard her on national commercial spots.

That’s a lot to talk about in half an hour. But we did it recently, on the Westport Library stage. Click below, to learn more about this very intriguing town treasure.

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“06880” Podcast: Eric Freeman

Posted on April 21, 2025 | 2 comments

Eric Freeman is a partner in a real estate investment firm. He and his wife are raising young sons. A former viola player, he sits on the board of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.

But his most important role may be as president of the board of A Better Chance of Westport.

That’s the organization that, for over 20 years, has provided educational opportunities — and much more — to young men of color, from communities less advantaged than Westport. It’s one of our town’s crown (and underpublicized) jewels.

A few days before ABC’s big fundraiser, the Dream Event — it’s Saturday, April 26 — Eric and I chatted for the “06880” podcast. Click below to learn more.

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