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Hunter Pond is the founder of Vandelay Hospitality Group, one of the most recognizable restaurant portfolios in Texas. From dropping out of law school mid-exam to launching East Hampton Sandwich Co. with no industry experience, Hunter shares how a love for restaurants kickstarted a hospitality empire. We dive into the creation and evolution of VHG. Hunter breaks down the art and science behind successful concepts, why restaurants fail, and how his team approaches everything from vendor relationships to tip pooling and fraud prevention. This episode covers: - The impulsive moment that launched his restaurant career - How a $20K investment and Craigslist chef shaped East Hampton's early days - The balance of creativity and discipline in full-service dining - Building menus for flavor, efficiency, and profitability - Lessons learned from private equity and selling his first concept - Why restaurant success is often more about square footage than food We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Support our Sponsors: Vesto: https://www.vesto.com/fort BetterPitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I Links: Vandelay Hospitality Group - https://vandelayhospitality.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:20) - Dropping out of law school to pursue a career in the restaurant industry (00:10:31) - Lessons learned from working the back of the house (00:14:01) - Developing and opening East Hampton Sandwich Co. (00:23:47) - How to build a menu (00:29:44) - The importance of seat count (00:34:57) - How DoorDash killed the fast-casual restaurant (00:37:02) - Service vs. product in the success of a restaurant (00:42:21) - Blocking and tackling in the business (00:44:06) - Where people fail in the restaurant industry (00:49:56) - Selling East Hampton (00:52:56) - Cloud Kitchens (00:54:43) - Developing Hudson House (00:58:01) - Determining seat count ratios (01:01:03) - Lessons from working with PE (01:05:29) - Sources of turnover in restaurants (01:06:49) - Why certain concepts don't work in different cities (01:08:48) - The impact of real estate on restaurants (01:12:02) - Creating new concepts vs. acquisitions Chris on Social Media: The Fort Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/theFORTpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortpodcast LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

Hey girl,In this inspiring episode, I chat with powerhouse Daria Burke about her book and her personal journey of transformation. We talk about the biggest shifts in her life, the power of writing your own narrative, and why it's crucial for women—especially women of color—to own and integrate all parts of themselves.Daria's insights remind us of the power of embracing every part of who we are. By owning our stories and stepping into our truth, we open the door to deeper self-love and stronger, more authentic relationships. When you stop compartmentalizing and start integrating all aspects of yourself, you cultivate a life—and love—that is whole, empowered, and fulfilling.Daria's BIO:Daria Burke is an American writer, speaker, and wellbeing advocate. A marketer by trade and a seeker at heart, Daria is a storyteller and sense-maker, weaving together personal experience and the science of healing and transformation to explore new ways of understanding how we choose who we become. Her debut memoir, OF MY OWN MAKING (Spring 2025), is a soulful and scientific exploration of overcoming adversity, healing from childhood trauma, and rewriting one's own story. As a Chief Marketing Officer, Daria was named a 2020 AdAge Woman to Watch whose work has been recognized by Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, Vogue, Town & Country, and The Cut. She has written for Fast Company, The Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise, and has appeared on The Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC. A distinguished alumna of NYU Stern School of Business (MBA) and the University of Michigan (BA), Daria was born in Detroit and now calls Los Angeles and East Hampton home.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:https://www.dariaburke.com/Pre-Order her Book "Of My Own Making" NOWIG: @dariaburkeFollow Us:Whenever You Are ReadyHere are 3 ways I can help you:​Book A Call With Me - I've been getting A LOT of DM and email requests for to chat with me and answer specific questions about love, dating, relationships, and men so I'm opening back up my limited calendar for a few calls. So book a time with me here!Join the Get Your Guy Club- Wanna have Dating Support for a year to help you get your guy but at your own pace. You can get access to my 2 weekly group calls, my private Facebook group, Monthly 1on1 calls, and my online course with 40+ hours of content for just monthly payments of $300…​Check Out the Get Your Guy Coaching Podcast- With more than 100 episodes, you can binge and learn so much with my podcast. The latest episode is all about not buying your own ring, check it out here.​Sincerely,Coach AnwarSend us a textThank You: A big thank you to all our amazing listeners for tuning in! We appreciate your support and can't wait to have you join us for the next episode!

Researchers reveal concerning trends related to Long Island's bays. East Hampton will get a much needed emergency care facility this spring. Environmental officials will burn over 100 acres of Connecticut forest this month. Avelo Airlines will carry out deportation flights. Plus, Connecticut Democrats are united in combating President Trump's agenda, but issues remain.

Kiera is joined by Dr. Robert DiPilla to talk about his world of dentistry, including the transition from cosmetic to holistic services, how he educated his patients, lessons learned during his multi-practice ownership, and more.   About Dr. DiPilla: Dr. Robert DiPilla studied dentistry at the University of Detroit-Mercy, and then went on to attain a Fellowship for Dental Implants at the Harvard Club. He was quickly recruited to Manhattan, where he honed his dentistry techniques, and had the opportunity to work on many high-profile clients. Dr. DiPilla became a partner at the renowned Rosenthal Dental Group on Madison Avenue, and earned the title “the dentist's dentist” by his peers in the industry. Dr. DiPilla has had the privilege of perfecting the smiles of celebrity clientele such as Kathie Lee Gifford, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Duchesne, and Sarah Ferguson among others. While Dr. DiPilla maintains a Manhattan office, he now focuses on the location where his career began in the Detroit Metropolitan area. He contributes regularly to nationally circulated trade publications, and continues to be recognized as a leader and expert resource in aesthetic dentistry. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00.768) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera And today I am so jazzed to have an incredible guest. We have been following this man. We've been wanting him on our podcast. He is incredible. And I feel like what he's doing is changing the way dentists are doing dentistry. I think he's kind of in this new age, new era, adapting with the times. And so was so excited to bring him on and have his knowledge. So welcome to the show, Dr. Robert DiPilla. How are you today?   Dr Robert DiPilla (00:25.484) I'm doing well. Thank you very much. I'm excited to be on your show. There are so many great things about you and your show. I I once again, I went back to some of your podcasts and you some great, great guests on.   Kiera Dent (00:37.376) Well, thank you. am quite shocked. Dental A Team is about to release their thousandth episode. And I was thinking, I cannot believe I've been on this microphone a thousand times. So I'm super honored that you are a part of that journey. And really everyone who listens to the podcast knows our ultimate goal at Dental A Team is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. so bringing guests on like yourself, people who are passionate about dentistry, making sure that we keep the passion alive in dentistry, making sure that people realize   I believe we're in the best industry we possibly could ever be in. And so I'm super excited because I feel like you're taking a new edge spin to some things in dentistry. So before we get into some of these fun topics, Dr. DiPilla, why don't you take us through kind of your journey? I know you have a pretty interesting route of how you were able to go from where you were and where you started in dentistry to where you are today. So if you kind of want to take us on your journey, that way the audience gets to know you as well.   Dr Robert DiPilla (01:31.854) That journey starts 36 years ago. I graduated at the University of Detroit, Mercy in 1989, and I did a residency at Harvard at the Harvard Club for doing implants. And from that, I really was interested in the cosmetic realm. So you got to think about in the early 90s. And it was kind of like touched upon. And I was very fortunate.   to take a course with Bill Dickerson and Larry Rosenthal. And this is the first time they were together in doing these particular courses. And my first patient for my aesthetic course was my sister, believe it or not. when I mentioned this, it was an amazing journey. She was very appreciative. It was a great case. And from that, one interesting point.   Kiera Dent (02:16.68) Wow, that's brave, an aesthetic course.   Dr Robert DiPilla (02:30.828) when I was in the lecture and they were talking about different materials, different processes, the way to do things. I know once again, I just graduated, I did like a little surgical residency and I thought to myself, mean, the auditorium was packed, there's probably like a hundred students. And I'm like looking around and I'm thinking myself, am I the only dumb one here that doesn't know this?   I said, this is insane. And they're going over these seven different steps to do bonding and veneers. I'm like, my gosh, did I learn this in school? you   Kiera Dent (03:05.28) Did I skip that day? I promise I didn't miss too many, right? That's what you're probably thinking, like I was there.   Dr Robert DiPilla (03:10.237) I would promise I was there. But I promised myself since then, it was like a real, not say a low point in my life, but it was a low point in the sense of how come I didn't know this? And I kind of pride myself in understanding things and certain process and procedures. And I said, from that day, this will never happen again. So that journey led into teaching with Bill Dickerson before it was LVI and also   aesthetic advantage with Larry Rosenthal. And as you know, there were two separate groups and I had to make a decision on what camp was I going to go into. Was I going to do the LVI camp in Vegas? And mind you, I'm in Michigan. Or do I go to New York route? And my decision was New York was closer. So I went with Larry Rosenthal. So I was an instructor with him for about three or four years. And then I was invited to be a doctor in his office.   And I was there for a good 10 years. that journey right there was probably the highest point of my life in that particular aesthetic office. There was a lot of great contacts, a lot of great people that we met. And I always say everything is a blessing for me. I don't hold anything back as far as this was a disappointment. This didn't happen for me because I think everything is a growing experience.   So for me, being in Larry's office was really, truly, truly, like I said, a blessing. It was a great thing for my career. And then I knew that when I started having a family and kids, New York for me personally wasn't the place for me. Coming from the Midwest, Midwest values, I wanted to have the family where I grew up because my mom is still here and my extended family is here as well. So once again, from that, I left New York.   Kiera Dent (04:51.21) You   Dr Robert DiPilla (05:01.806) And then, but I kept a practice in New York as well, because I had a lot of patients to see. And I started my own practice in Birmingham, Michigan. And that was in 2000, probably 2003, 2004. And then from that, you know, we grew to five different practices. So it's been a really challenging once again, but it's been a great journey for us.   Kiera Dent (05:15.338) Wow.   Kiera Dent (05:25.706) That's incredible. And so I'm curious because when I first started as a dental assistant, one of the doctors that I worked for had a practice in California and Utah. And so every Thursday or Wednesday, I think it was, we would close out in California and he'd catch a flight and he'd go to his practice in Utah. He'd be there Thursday, Friday, fly home, and we do Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. So did you fly back and forth between your two practices?   Dr Robert DiPilla (05:45.93) I did the same thing. When I moved back to Michigan, I would work in Michigan Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, would fly out to New York and work Thursday and Friday. And then plus New York's a great city and I stayed for the weekend and I flew back the first flight out 6 a.m. on Monday morning to make it to my practice at 9 a.m. So I did that for seven years. So back and forth. then once again,   Kiera Dent (05:56.106) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (06:02.806) sure.   you   Dr Robert DiPilla (06:12.462) It was great. To me, people, how did you do that? Why did you do that? It was just my routine and it worked out really, really well. And then there was some point where I kind of have to slow down and kind of give that up a little bit because I wanted to build more practices in Michigan.   Kiera Dent (06:27.414) Sure. No, that makes sense. And I was just curious because when that Dennis would do it, I thought like it was so wild, but it made sense of how he was able to have the two practices. So it's either you fly back and forth for a while or you get associates. Did you end up keeping that practice in New York or did you have an associate running it or did you end up selling it and then focus in Michigan?   Dr Robert DiPilla (06:45.186) Yeah, no, I actually, believe it or not, a lot of my New York patients actually will fly to Michigan to have their work done. And then the rest is I gave it to a really good friend of mine, Dr. Michael Krause, that's in the city on 49th and Madison. So, you know, basically a lot of my patients just kind of ended up with him.   Kiera Dent (06:52.564) Incredible.   Kiera Dent (07:06.728) Amazing. And that's great to know. And I hope dentists heard that of when you are really great at your craft, they will fly, they will come to see you. And I think that that's something that's different in today's world. I think that it's very common for patients to fly other places rather than just going to their dentist down the street. I think people fly for different surgeries to different places. Now I think for your day in day out routine dental care, you'll probably stay closer to home. But also we only go six, like two times a year. So it's really not that much to travel if you want to.   Dr Robert DiPilla (07:25.919) percent. Yeah.   Yeah.   Dr Robert DiPilla (07:34.798) Yeah, there's a lot, know, as you know, there's a lot of patients that will seek out plastic surgeons and they will go to a certain destination if it's New York, LA or Miami. And that's the same thing with dentistry. I mean, I've been very fortunate. I've had a of patients from Miami that will fly up and for me to do their work, their veneers, New York, of course, all the way even from LA. So it's been it's been a wonderful thing. I'm very humbled, you know, to do that. I don't take that take that lightly.   Kiera Dent (07:40.214) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (08:02.812) No, and I think that there's when you love what you do and you're really great at what you do, people fly. I mean, I am a dental snob. think being in dentistry, it makes me one of the worst patients. And so I'm always nervous. And so I do travel to dentists out of the state. And I think it's something of the world has changed. And so I love your journey. I love the passion you have. I love that you've built multiple practices. I think you bring an interesting perspective. And so I'm super curious because you've kind of gone into a holistic route as well. So   I'm curious, how do you go from dental implants, veneers, which feels very cosmetic, into holistic? Like what's kind of the bridge? How have you done that? Because I think people feel like I'm either traditional dentistry or I'm holistic dentistry. And I feel like you're bridging this gap. And I think the world is bridging this gap as well. I don't think it's as polarized as it used to be, but what's kind of your take on that and how did you transition? What got you excited about that? Give some insights.   Dr Robert DiPilla (08:53.684) I mean, you   You know, for you as you know, being a hygienist, know, to me, for our patients, we want to make sure that they have a healthy foundation. a healthy foundation is the bone and also the gingival tissue. And, you know, it doesn't matter how great of a cosmetic dentist you are, how great of an implantologist you are, the tissue has to be stable. It has to be making sure that, you know, the oral microbiome is sufficient.   Kiera Dent (09:05.299) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (09:25.774) You got to make sure that the biofilm is eliminated. And one of the biggest things that, I mentor 22 doctors here in Michigan, from guys who've just, guys or gals who've just been out a year and guys like myself that been out for 36 years. One of the things that I try to impress upon them is that don't be a mechanic of the mouth. And my feelings,   is that dental schools right now, and once again, different than my era, is just really, they're really teaching you how to pass the board exams. And then the real age of dentistry is what you get after as far as continued education. And I think it's really important, as you know, even being a hygienist, is that you have a patient that comes back, yet you did scaling and root planning.   Kiera Dent (10:01.694) Right.   Dr Robert DiPilla (10:17.15) and you see him back in three months and they're saying, yeah, I brush every day, I floss every day, I have the water pick that you recommended, I'm doing the oral care, I'm doing this. And they come back and it's like, my God, are you really flossing? Are you really brushing your teeth? No, no, I am. But why is that? Why are we doing maybe supervised neglect or super profis? The question comes in is that we have to understand why, my biggest thing is the why, why is that happening?   You know, we incorporated now we're doing genetic testing, we're doing saliva testing for our patients because as we know, a lot of, you know, reintroduction of refractory periodontitis that happens. So even the same thing with my hygienist, you know, we're very strong in continuing education. We're very strong in not just scaling and root planing teeth, just for the matter of fact of doing it. And one of the things that, you know, my hygienist, they all know,   is that if you're doing Scanlan Root Planning, what type of attachment do you want back? So I think you have to have a strong foundation in histology. You have to know the periodontium very, very well. And a lot of times in school, yeah, yeah, that was that class. I had it, but this is what I want to do. So I think for us in dentistry, you have to move away from being that mechanic of the mouth, because I can teach my assistant to prep a tooth, easy. But you have to understand the diagnosis and the   Kiera Dent (11:26.774) you   Kiera Dent (11:38.368) you   Dr Robert DiPilla (11:42.094) And it also goes back to different materials. The whole rage now is zirconia, crowns, and it's a lot stronger. But is it really? Is it lithium disilicate, or is it philospathic porcelain? So I think there has to be an understanding of where to place those materials in the proper patients and proper occlusion. So because a salesperson comes in, oh, this is the latest and greatest, doesn't mean that you should buy it. So I think.   Kiera Dent (12:09.824) for sure.   Dr Robert DiPilla (12:10.894) For me, it's kind of taking a step back and understanding dental materials, understanding the periodontium, understanding all that. I the classes that we hated in school, believe it not, I've been doing this for 36, are probably the most important now than anything else.   Kiera Dent (12:25.67) No, for sure. And I'm so grateful you talked about that because agreed like the healthy foundations, I think it's so easily overlooked. So I'm curious, how did you start to incorporate this with your patients? Because you didn't come out of school having this, you didn't learn all these things right away, you started incorporating it. I think people are oftentimes afraid to add this into their practices due to patient pushback. So how did you, how did you educate your patient base?   Dr Robert DiPilla (12:48.702) Well, yeah, I think it's just having a good communication with your patient and being authentic. with our patients, we're there for them in a sense of we don't push anything, we don't sell anything, we just educate our patients. And a lot of times, if I've seen a patient for 10, 15, 20 years and I'm watching them get worse,   And, you know, I'll just have that, you know, that radical candor with them saying, hey, listen, you know, where do you want to go with this? What do you, how can I help you? You know, do you, mean, for some reason I'm watching you getting worse and I don't want that. So what can I do to help? And then we kind of castor them in that, in that direction as much as possible. You know, there's, we'll do a lot of like nutritional counseling and we see a lot of patients that, as you know, they come in, you know, they're not, they're not healthy. And I have the,   Kiera Dent (13:39.51) All right.   Dr Robert DiPilla (13:42.21) I guess the personality to talk to my patients and say, listen, I want you to see this person. I care about you. I've seen you for many, many times. And I just, you know, I see some things that I don't like. So what I want you to do, here's a referral. I want you to see them. And then nine out of 10 times they'll come back and say, my God, thank you so much. I didn't know I had this underlying condition.   Kiera Dent (14:07.84) That's incredible. And I agree that education, I think is the new age of communication. I think a lot of patients want to understand more. think we live in this digital era where people are consuming so much more information rapidly and they want to be educated and they want to know what's going on. And I do think social media has, has ramped this up exponentially for people to want more education rather than just blindly following. And so I really love that you took it that way. I want to ask you a couple of questions about   growth of practices because I think so many people grow practices or they feel that they need to grow practices or they need to expand their practices. I'm curious after having done that, you've had practices in multiple states, you've grown your, like walk me through, like when do you grow as a dentist? When do you not grow as a dentist? What are some things that you learned through that growth of multi-practice ownership, especially with dentists that are in today's world? I think that there are some that are brand new.   There's the DSO on the radar and on the horizon for people. Walk me through some of your thoughts around this practice growth, multi-location, when do I grow, what do I do with DSOs? I'm super curious because you've done it and you've done it for a long time. What are some of your thoughts around that?   Dr Robert DiPilla (15:08.718) 100%.   Dr Robert DiPilla (15:17.582) I'm going to let's go back when I was like I said, very fortunate to be in Larry Rosenthal's office in New York City. And everyone knows Larry Rosenthal is the premier, know, veneer office to go to. So I was once again, I was very, very fortunate to go there. But well, my dismay, I was the young kid.   Kiera Dent (15:37.364) It's incredible, by the way. like, like, let's just stop for a second. Like, that's incredible that you got to work there with him.   Dr Robert DiPilla (15:44.622) So think of a patient that's there, know, we had celebrity CEOs, we had every mogul you could imagine we had. And you got this young kid walking in and they're like, well, kid, move away, where's Larry? Where's Larry? So what I had to do, I had to kind of reinvent myself. And, you know, and I had to figure out what type of avatar patient, you know, do I want? And I think that it doesn't matter if I'm in New York, if I'm in Birmingham, Michigan.   Kiera Dent (15:44.947) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (15:57.715) Yeah.   Dr Robert DiPilla (16:11.274) I'm if in Salt Lake City, Atlanta, doesn't matter. You just have to figure out what avatar do you want. And then you kind of go where that avatar is. So an example, this is what I did. So in New York City, I need to get a haircut. So for me, I went to the biggest celebrity hairstylist you can get. And it was Orbe in New York City. And why did I do   Kiera Dent (16:37.556) Yeah. Okay. I mean, you do have great hair, by the way. So, I mean, it must have worked out for you. I like it. It looks great.   Dr Robert DiPilla (16:41.582) Well, thank you so No way. It's not what it Well, thank you. So I went to Orbe and why did I go to see him? Because Orbe has what a lot of celebrity clientele. And for me, it was building a relationship with Orbe. You come in, your first appointment, who are you? What do you do? Oh my God, yeah, I have a dentist and that, that, that. As you know, when you say you're a dentist or a hygienist, oh, by the way, can you look at this?   Kiera Dent (17:10.633) haha   Dr Robert DiPilla (17:11.758) So what that does is that it kind of opens up the dialogue as much as possible. So from him, I've been seeing him for two to three years. And once again, it's something that you always have to continue going. If you do it once or twice and it doesn't work, well, that's not going to happen. So they go into the gym, you work out once or twice, you're not going to be in shape. it's of those things that you perpetually just have to do. So I was very fortunate seeing him for years. And from that,   Kiera Dent (17:32.083) Right.   Dr Robert DiPilla (17:39.49) I had my own celebrity clientele that came into Larry's office. It was great. All right, how about another one? So I was fortunate they had the LA Reebok Club where I used to live on the Upper West Side. And then joined a gym, of course. And I wanted to find out who was the best trainer who trained all the celebrities. And then once again, the same thing. So I think it's important.   Kiera Dent (17:44.308) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (18:06.818) you know, to find out because I'm going tell you a lot of the celebrities and a lot of moguls, they're not calling to make the appointment. They have someone as an assistant to make their appointments for them. So I'll give you an example. I was working out in East Hampton for a little bit because I bought a house in in Amiganza. And as I was doing this renovation, I never really worked on Fridays, but in East Hampton, I worked some Fridays and I was fortunate   that I had a logistics manager for the Rolling Stones that came in. Built a relationship with her. And then from that, because she's a logistics manager, she does everything for the Stones. So I was very fortunate. She called me up, hey, Mick has a concert tonight at Madison Square Garden. He wants his teeth cleaned. He wants them checked out. Can you do it? Sure. What time? Nine o'clock at night. What?   Kiera Dent (18:39.082) Well.   Kiera Dent (19:01.735) I'm   Dr Robert DiPilla (19:03.342) So those are the things that you have to do. If you want that type of avatar, you want that type of clientele, then you kind have to do whatever it takes to go above and beyond to make sure that that happens. So don't think that if you want that type of practice, there's going to be some sacrifices that you're going to have to do. So for me, my personal story, for me being in New York, I was so driven, driven, driven. That's all I did. That's all I did. And I was married at the...   at the time. you know, looking back in retrospect, it affected my marriage. So, you know, my ex-wife, we're great, we're still great friends, but it affected because I just, for me, I was driven. This is what I wanted to do. I was out. I was going to opening of galleries. I was opening up to restaurants and because I wanted to be successful. But with that, there are some consequences that come with it.   So you have to kind of be prepared. You they always say, you know, the balance of life, you know, what to do as far as your career and work. I mean, there is, but you're going to sacrifice, you know, somewhere. You can't have it all, as they say. So you're going to have to kind of give up some.   Kiera Dent (20:12.853) Great.   Do you, looking back, are you grateful that you've made the decisions you've made or do you wish you would have done things differently? Like knowing what you know now. Walk me through because I think people people often wonder this.   Dr Robert DiPilla (20:26.466) Yeah, there's no, for me, there's no regrets because even if there was a regret, I always look at it as something that will make me better down the road. mean, listen, we're all gonna have failures. Things are gonna happen, but you have to learn from that. I mean, for someone to say, this has never happened to me and da, da, da, either they're lying or they have not, they've just graduated yesterday. I didn't tell my associates the same thing and that they had a bad day.   Kiera Dent (20:49.724) Yeah.   Dr Robert DiPilla (20:56.046) patient was complaining or something, I said, listen, it's going to happen. As long as you know in your heart you did the right thing, that's all you can do.   Kiera Dent (21:05.593) I that. And I appreciate that because I think so many times people feel like I should have known this right from the get go. But I think a lot of learning is experiencing too. And so going through it and making different decisions. And like you said, what's the type of life? What's the type of avatar do I want? And then crafting your practice around that. I really love that you highlight. I feel like you crafted your practice and your craft around the avatar, patient and life that you wanted.   I think at the beginning you probably hustled a lot more than you thought you would need to, but I think that that's the beginning of practice ownership. I think that's the beginning of any career. And then you're able to then start to curate it into what you wanted it to be. And I think so many dentists don't realize that that is a possibility for you if you want it to craft it for what you want.   Dr Robert DiPilla (21:50.486) No, listen, mean, there's many different practices, as you know. There's the elite practices that are doing, know, veneers and an example who took over Larry Rosenthal's office is Mike Appa. Mike Appa is a great dentist. When I was leaving Larry's office, he was coming in and he took it to the next level. And I missed, from my era, we didn't really have Facebook or Instagram or anything like that. So I'm kind of like the, know, the lagger in that particular point.   But he took that and made it to a different level as far as his career going to Dubai. And now he has multiple, multiple practices. But once again, there is some sacrifices. I'm sure it has not come easy to him. He has put in a lot of work, a lot of time, a lot of dedication to craft that for him. I look at it as, man, that's amazing. Good for him. Other people can get jealous of that.   but they don't understand the hard work what it takes to get there. It's like the basketball player, like, my God, he's making all this, how did he get that? But he forgot all the thousands and thousands of hours being in the gym and also practicing. Sometimes we forget that.   Kiera Dent (22:58.037) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (23:03.55) Right. Right. I think that it's been so just I love I love your passion. I love the life that you've lived. I love the I love that you were so committed to never being that person and then look at how that that drive and that determination took you from where you were to where you are today. I'm curious speaking to dentists who are maybe I don't know two three four years out.   What advice would you give them from all your years of practicing of the things you've been able to do, the clientele you've had, the team you had? What would be advice you'd give to that population of dentists right now? Knowing everything you know, knowing the climate, knowing the, like I said, DSOs are on the horizon. Do I become a private practice owner? Do I work corporate? Do I own multi-practices? What would you give? Again, we're talking four or five years out. I feel like this is right where they're starting to get that itch. They've got their, they figured a lot of things out.   Well, what advice would you have for that dentist?   Dr Robert DiPilla (23:57.454) So it's funny that you say that because three of my associates, I have been out four to five years. And we get together, which is great, which I love is we get together once a month at my house over here and we kind of go over some kids' education things and just kind of talking to them as far as what their successes are, what their stresses are, and also what they're stuck. We call that three S's. And I always tell them, listen, I don't want you to be me.   Kiera Dent (24:03.528) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (24:27.5) I want you to be you. If you're interested in Invisalign, then go for it. And I think that a lot of younger dentists feel that, my God, I have to do that endo. I have to do that extraction. I have to do that filling. I have to do this because there's so much money and debt from dental school and you can't do everything because something's gonna, you're gonna get hurt on one perspective.   My advice, I've been doing this, like I said, for 36 years, find out what you really, really love to do and then do that. Is it gonna pan off the next day? No, it's gonna take time. And I think we live in a world that it's instant gratification and everyone wants everything done yesterday. It's just the law of averages. You're just gonna have to do it, do it, do it, do it and keep it until you get there. For me, like I said, I was going for the implant route.   Kiera Dent (25:16.519) Right.   Dr Robert DiPilla (25:26.474) I loved surgery. And then I found that niche that I wanted to do was the aesthetic world. And then, okay, I'm doing some aesthetics. We're at Larry's office. We're doing 10 veneers on the bottom, 10 veneers on the top and the bottom. And I'm thinking to myself, yeah, the bite doesn't look that great. I said, well, there's something more to this. And then I went down to Rabbit Hole. I did Pete Dawson's chorus.   Kiera Dent (25:47.568) I'm   Dr Robert DiPilla (25:55.746) I remember at Panky. So I went another route as far as now doing full mouth rehabilitation. Going back to, you know, Facebook, Centric Relation, doing everything that needs to be done. How am supposed to get back to that? Right? And then, you know, getting there. So, you know, for me, that is my niche now. And from, you know, I'm building a bigger office in Birmingham. I think I'm crazy what I'm doing right now.   Kiera Dent (26:08.108) The baseball, that's a throwback.   Dr Robert DiPilla (26:25.016) but I still have passion for what I do. feel like, you when someone said, you've been out for 36 years, I feel like I've only been out for five years. I still love this profession. I love what it's given me, the opportunity, but sometimes I don't like the direction where it's going in. And that kind of goes back to what you mentioned about the DSOs. Don't get me wrong, I'm not popo-ing DSOs. I mean, I think there's a place for everyone.   Kiera Dent (26:33.611) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (26:47.198) Yeah, I'm curious on your take. You've been in this for a long time.   Dr Robert DiPilla (26:55.24) I mean, know dentists are in Medicaid offices, great. We know that patients are in PPO offices, great. Fee for service, better. And then also group practices that, you know, my associates are in. And then there's DSOs. Once again, I'm fortunate to be part of Dicama's group, and it's one of the premier law firms that have put all the DSOs together.   Kiera Dent (27:06.698) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (27:18.805) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (27:25.358) And some are great, some are amazing, but some have failed. And I think one of the problems I feel that corporate has is that if you do the CEO, you're looking at what? You're looking at the numbers, you're looking at the metrics, right? You're looking at the KPIs. But if you're in the trenches, you can't treat every office as the same. It's different. The hygienist has a different personality. dentist has a personality. You have different patients, demographic of patients.   Kiera Dent (27:31.04) Right.   Dr Robert DiPilla (27:54.648) So I think for dentists, we're just a different animal as far as the field that we're in. It's very, very personal that we have as far as our offices. And like I said, I have five offices. All five are completely different. If I try to implement every single detail thing in Birmingham to do it in Detroit, no. Same thing in Detroit to do at Sinclair Shores, no. It has to be customized to that particular practice.   Kiera Dent (28:22.782) Yeah, no, and I think that's such wise wisdom because working with hundreds of offices, I don't have an A to Z cookbook. I don't tell them like implement this. I know systems that will work, but we customize it to your area because the patient base, like you said in New York compared to Birmingham, Michigan, they're going to be very different patients. They're going to have different needs, different like all of it is different. The pace of it is going to be different. Your attrition rates will probably look differently. And so I agree with you completely that   Dr Robert DiPilla (28:36.046) That's great.   Kiera Dent (28:52.52) Everything is not apples to apples. I'm curious, how do you lead all five of those practices? Do you have, like, what does your team structure look like? Because so many people do get stressed out with multi-practice ownership. What have you done to reduce that stress level for yourself and make sure that they're all successful?   Dr Robert DiPilla (29:06.262) Yeah. No, it's, we just had our all company meeting. I call it the summit meeting. And, you know, it's amazing that, you know, 10 years ago, I had one office and maybe four employees. Now I   Kiera Dent (29:13.672) Thank you.   Kiera Dent (29:20.928) Did you hear that everyone? 10 years ago. So this is something that in his 36 years of dentistry, he did 26 years. I also think people need to realize they sometimes feel like they're too old to open up multiple practices. They feel they're too far in their career. They needed to do this earlier. So I hope people are hearing your timeline of 26 years solo practice and now 10 years making five practices, but also there is a timeline around that. So continue please. But I just want to highlight, this was not an overnight thing for you either.   Dr Robert DiPilla (29:23.5) Years ago, Yeah. Single practice.   Dr Robert DiPilla (29:51.054) It's not. I'll go back and I'll tell you the reason why for that. And for me, like I said, going to New York, I wanted to be the best. I wanted to be that celebrity dentist. And when I came back to Michigan, I centered everything around me. People came, they flew in from out of state to see me. And one of the things, I can't scale me. And one of the things that I have to open up   Kiera Dent (30:12.63) Yeah.   Dr Robert DiPilla (30:20.174) the offices and kind of passed the baton to my other associates. So, you for me, that was like the biggest thing is the key is letting go. And like I said, we had a summit meeting two weeks ago. And like I said, I had five employees in one practice. Now I have five practices with close to 70 employees. You may say, my God, how do you do that? I hire smart people smarter than me.   Kiera Dent (30:43.082) Yeah   Dr Robert DiPilla (30:49.79) to do that. I have a great CFO. I have a great regional manager and I have great office managers. And one of the biggest things that we, we constant, constant role play a lot of the things that we do in the office. And why is that important? One of the things that we did when COVID happened, before we opened up, we had a month where we did Zoom calls.   like this, and we did a role play because when patients come back, they're gonna have questions. And what are we doing to protect them and ourselves? And it was really important for the front desk, it was really important for our managers, hygienists and assistants to make sure we're getting our message across. One of the things that I never wanna hear on the phone is if a patient asked a question,   and our front desk, our personal, I don't know. I don't know what we're doing. So, you to me, it's just having those questions answered. And what we did is I call it the kind of the soft opening, like what a restaurant would do before they opened up fully, they would kind of, you know, bring in some of their guests or their family members to have a soft opening. So that's what we usually do from that. But the main thing, you for me,   Kiera Dent (31:51.997) That's   Dr Robert DiPilla (32:15.112) is I just hire great people that are around me that will integrate the vision that I have. So there's a great book and I highly, highly recommend for dentists. And I know Gina Whitman very well, it's called Traction. I don't know if you've heard the book or. And it's amazing. And then the follow-up book is Rocket Fuel.   Kiera Dent (32:33.75) We are diehard traction people. We help offices with it. It is incredible. Yes.   Kiera Dent (32:41.903) Amen. When you were talking about integrator, was like, he's a visionary needs the integrator. Did you, did you hire?   Dr Robert DiPilla (32:45.198) I'm the 100%. I mean, for me, I'm definitely the visionary. know what I want to see. And then my CFL is the integrator. I have so bad ADD, I'm like, don't squirrel. Okay, what happened over here? No, no, no, no, get on track. We gotta do this. So for me, like.   Kiera Dent (32:57.848) you   Kiera Dent (33:03.382) How did you find your CFO integrator? you go through one of Traction's hiring things? Did you find them through? How did you find that integrator? Because I think that's such a key piece in growth. How did you find yours?   Dr Robert DiPilla (33:14.572) Well, luckily she was with us and within the company and we just hired up for her. She just went from low level to higher hiring and she got it. She understood the whole process. mean, when she read the book, she, I mean, my God, this is the missing piece for us. And I love that, that passion that she has for that and then just kind of put everything together. So I was very fortunate in that respect. But when we do our hiring,   Kiera Dent (33:21.462) amazing.   Kiera Dent (33:32.118) Yeah.   Dr Robert DiPilla (33:43.746) We hire within our culture and who we are. And sometimes it's difficult to do that. We did that right after COVID because some people didn't feel like they wanted to come back or didn't feel safe to come back as far as some employees, which is fine. And there was a shortage of dental assistants and hygienists wasn't an issue for us. It was more assistance. And I hate to say that we hired people that weren't the right fit.   Kiera Dent (34:08.97) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (34:13.71) And I'm going to tell you that was a big mistake because it's going to take you longer to find another person. So I'd have no one. do it myself compared to not have the same, the right person that would fit in our culture.   Kiera Dent (34:29.974) I agree. That's wise wisdom. And I think so many people get desperate. And I mean, I've done it. I think we've all done it, right? We've all made those hires and we're like, agreed with you. We'd rather wait it out till the right person comes through rather than doing those desperate hires. And I think it's   Dr Robert DiPilla (34:41.966) Yeah, it works out. And really works out. I'm a true believer that, I mean, there is a plan and you just kind of have to wait it out and it comes in because the same thing in our downtown Detroit office, we were waiting for someone and we thought someone, oh my God, she's going to be great. Oh my God, she's moving from Boston. She's going to come here. She's ran a periodontal office. Oh my God, we love her. And then got ghosted. Like what the hell happened? And then the next day,   Kiera Dent (35:07.38) Mm-hmm.   Dr Robert DiPilla (35:10.85) We got another resume. Lauren, I mean, amazing. I mean, just that blessing that comes through. So I think the best thing to do is just wait it out, hire within your culture. And if they don't fit, they're not the right team member for you.   Kiera Dent (35:28.916) I love that. Dr. DiPilla, something I have found so fascinating with our podcast today, just so appreciative. I feel you have wisdom. And I think wisdom oftentimes lacks. And I think it comes from experience. I think you've learned from the things that you've done. I'm not saying you're old. I'm saying that I hear wisdom from you. And I think you had this wisdom even when you first started your career. I think you learned things. But I feel you lived your own.   Dr Robert DiPilla (35:42.114) You're saying I'm   Kiera Dent (35:56.438) I feel like you grew because you wanted to grow, not because you felt like you needed to. I feel like you waited when I'm sure a lot of your other colleagues were building multi-practices and you're like, this is what I'm enjoying doing. And what I've heard is as you've shifted and morphed throughout your career and the way you've presented it, it sounds like you've done it based on intrigue and curiosity and things that still keep the passion within you. And I feel like...   You're a great example of someone who can be practicing dentistry for 36 years and still have passion, fire and fuel behind it, rather than the what I see a lot of right now of burnout. And I was trying to put the pieces together as we were chatting and I'm like, I think honest to goodness, you've done everything because it was a passion and a curiosity and it fueled you rather than drained you. And I also really love that   you believe that there's a higher path for you. Like you said, it's just because one door is closing, it means the other door is opening, but that door is not quite ready yet. So be okay with this door closing. But that would how I would summarize you. Obviously, please fill in any gaps I may have missed. But I think that that's so refreshing to hear that I think a lot of us can take stock in and learn from you as well.   Dr Robert DiPilla (36:49.806) 100%.   Dr Robert DiPilla (37:05.474) Wow, well, thank you for that. That's, thank you. But for me, right now, I think it's important to, like I said, pass the baton to my other dentist and kind of elevate them as much as possible. And I think if you're in a group practice or if you're in a single practice, sometimes we live on our own little island and you don't know where to do. would...   Kiera Dent (37:10.197) You're welcome.   Dr Robert DiPilla (37:31.66) get a couple of your friends, colleagues, whatever, just go out to a restaurant, hang out and kind of talk your story. Because we're all in it and we all go through the same things. And maybe I'm blessed with mental resiliency, I don't know. I mean, there's a lot of things that are kind of thrown at you. But for me, for my upbringing, mean, things bother me, don't get me wrong, I am human.   But I know that my purpose is stronger than the noise that hear that's behind me. And for me, where am I going to go from here? What's the next 10 years look like? And For me, my legacy and what I want to hear is that when I'm long gone and a patient goes to another dentist and says, hey, who's your other dentist? And I say, well, I went to DiPilla All I want to hear is that, you know what?   Yes, I heard great people. That's all I want to hear. You went to one of the best. That's it. That's all I want to hear. I mean, I that's my legacy is that make sure that we as a group, as a team or organization, we've done the right thing by you and also by the the patients and also our team too. We got to take care of our the team that supports us very,   Kiera Dent (38:54.25) That's beautiful. And I think as you said that I think maybe a takeaway from today would be figure out the legacy that you want to leave. think that that legacy, just did a mastermind group with some people in person and I had them write when they were, you know, I didn't give them an age. I just said, when you're sitting back looking at your life, what do want to feel? What do you want to experience? And what do you want it to be said about you?   And it was crazy because people started making different decisions in that moment because the legacy of who they want to be and what they want to leave behind radically shifts what you're doing today. And I think that that's a beautiful takeaway from today. I have loved our conversation. I thoroughly enjoy you as a human. I think you're just doing a beautiful work, an example of keeping the passion alive in dentistry and doing great things no matter what's going on. any last thoughts you have, how can people connect with you?   Dr Robert DiPilla (39:34.926) Thank you.   Dr Robert DiPilla (39:44.238) I think for anyone guys who have been graduating, this is like the best time to be a dentist. I mean, I'm so excited. mean, the technology is amazing. Things that we used to do before and we can do now, digital workflow, 3D printing, AI, it's amazing. So, for me, I go into work every day. I'm very passionate what we need to do. But for me,   It's time for me to kind of like maybe work maybe in the chair once or twice a week and then work on the business. And that's where I'm more passionate about as well. And then kind of like I said, elevating everybody else. But once again, this has been a real, real pleasure and I can see your passion as well and much, success for yourself.   Kiera Dent (40:28.682) Likewise, thank you so much for joining today, Dr. Tafilla. I hope everybody who's listened takes away a few golden nuggets and gems because I really do believe there was so much value and wisdom in this podcast today. I think that there's so much beauty. love podcasting with people like yourself that are just so optimistic of the future. So thank you for joining us and for all of you listening. Yes.   Dr Robert DiPilla (40:49.816) My pleasure.   Kiera Dent (40:53.78) All of you listening, thank you for joining us. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

3/27/25: Easthampton HS teacher Kelley Brown w/ her students in We the People – this year's competitors and the student-mentors. ACLUM Exec Dir Carol Rose: fighting ICE & defending the LGBTQIA+ community. Rev Carole Bull: holding dear the disappeared. Live in studio: saxophonist & educator Frank Newton – All That Jazz w/ Jon Anz.

Portland, ME singer-songwriter Heather Lynn joins the show today - hosting the LMO crew while they're on tour!  In this special IRL meetup, Thomas shares multiple different covers of the classic "Angel Of The Morning", as they determine which version is the definitive cut. https://www.instagram.com/hther.lynn/   Catch Thin Lear live at the New York City Winery on March 29th, or Niagara Moon at the Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton (also March 29th...)   LMO Survey   Bluesky IG Tiktok

Esperanza and Irwin discuss the beginnings of the Southampton Summer Colony, inspired by Dr. David Goddard's "Colonizing Southampton". In September of 1863, a young Manhattan physician of means by the name of Theodore Gaillard Thomas went by horse and wagon out to visit the farms and rural villages of Long Island with his wife. The trip lasted many days. The couple spent their first two nights in Babylon staying at a rooming house, then pressed on to Quogue, Southampton, East Hampton and Montauk, finally spending a night out at the lighthouse with the keeper and his family there. During this sojourn, Thomas fell in love with the simple though bucolic communities of eastern Long Island and, after returning to Manhattan, vowed that sometime in the future he would return with some friends with the intention of establishing a summer colony there. He had become charmed by the farmland that went down to the ocean, the single Main Streets with the Presbyterian Church, the blacksmith shops, feed stores and dry goods stores that marked what were essentially old New England Communities. Dr. Thomas is considered to have been the founder of the Southampton Summer Colony as we know it today. Within four years, he had persuaded many others to build there. By 1882, there were 30 summer owners (a dozen “cottages”) where five years earlier there had been none. Two years later, Dr. Thomas and others in that group met in a Fifth Avenue apartment in Manhattan to found what was then called the Southampton Village Improvement Association to “beautify the principal streets” and “see to the removal of nuisances” so as to make Southampton even more attractive to possible future summer residents. As you might have imagined, they soon came into conflict with the local residents of the community—there were about 500 of them, who were enjoying the town as their ancestors had for 200 years before—farming the land, fishing the waters and otherwise engaging successfully in rural activities. Sound familiar?

Governor Hochul invites congestion pricing critics to see the results firsthand. New Haven joins a group of cities suing the Trump administration over federal cuts. East Hampton residents will take part in a world-wide lights-out event this weekend. A new bill would allow drone operators to help out Connecticut farmers. Plus, this month marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down.

This week our host, Amy Matthews, is joined by season regulars Justina Ashman and Harry Stewart...But wait! There's more! Today, we are graced by two iconic guests. They are the masterminds behind the smash-hit For the Love of Austen series, including the joyous Emma of 83rd Street and well-loved Elizabeth of East Hampton. It's none other than the authors of contemporary Austen reimaginings, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! Grab your tea (or your favourite Austen-era cocktail) and settle in as we dive into how these authors bring classic characters into the modern world, and what Mr. Darcy might look like with a smartphone. LINKS Follow Audrey and Emily on IG: @audrey.and.emily Follow Audrey Bellezza on IG: @audreybellezzawrites Follow Emily Harding on IG: @emilyhardingwrites Check out more from Audrey and Emily here: audreyandemily.com Check out more from Emily Harding here: emilyhardingdotcom.com Follow the Amy & Podcast on IG: @amyandpodcast Join the Amy & Bookclub: Amy & Bookclub Follow Amy Matthews on IG: @amymatthewsauthor Follow Amy Barry on IG: @amybarryauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of English singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole in under thirty minutes.Cole was the lead vocalist of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions from 1984 to 1989. Since then he has enjoyed a prolific solo career with his first album 'Lloyd Cole' being released in 1990.'Downtown' from his first album was featured in the 1990 film Bad Influence. 'Pay for It' from Cole's 1991 album 'Don't Get Weird on Me Babe' was also featured on the soundtrack of When the Party's Over. In 2023, Cole released his twelfth album 'On Pain', featuring songs recorded in his attic (which brings to mind the first line of the 1982 Adrian Gurvitz hit 'Classic). Four of the songs on the 'On Pain' album were co-written by founding Commotions members Blair Cowan and Neil Clark.Cole is now based in Easthampton, Massachusetts.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.

Getting down to earth and into the heart, Rebecca Bradshaw joins Raghu to discuss balancing masculine and feminine energy in the dharma.Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Rebecca chat about:Rebecca's journey of waking up and finding her pathEarth-based religions and getting down to earthRebecca's 5-month stint in silent meditationApproaching practice from the heart rather than the mindDiscovering the feminine archetype within the dharmaThe masculine energy often found within Buddhist communities and early scripturesGoing deep down within the receptive heart spaceCultivating intimacy with all things and focusing on relationshipDissolving the three roots of suffering (greed hatred and delusion)The practice of useless gazing and surrendering to the moment without an agendaAcclimating to the truth of impermanence and letting go of the need to controlThe acquired taste of being open and working at it over timeSnag a copy of Rebecca's book, Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Hear, HEREAbout Rebecca Bradshaw:Rebecca is Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society and the Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Easthampton, Massachusetts. She has been practicing Buddhist Vipassana meditation since 1983 in the United States and Myanmar (Burma) and teaching since 1993. She completed her dharma teacher training at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where she is part of the three-month retreat teacher team and leads retreats for young adults. Rebecca has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist. Her upcoming book, Down to Earth Dharma, was published by Shambhala Publications in November 2024. Check out Rebecca's website, HERE.“There's this emphasis on transcendence, energetic striving, independence, and all these things that are in the masculine archetype. They felt like some balance was missing, that's how it felt to me, and that a lot of it had to do with dropping into the heart, dropping into the body, feeling.” – Rebecca BradshawSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Originally aired on March 15th, 2025. Former Easthampton City Councilor Owen Zaret and Daily Hampshire Gazette columnist and antisemitism activist J.M. Sorrell explain the growing crisis of antisemitism locally and across the country. What is antisemitism? How do we combat it? What led to Owen's resignation from Easthampton City Council? And did the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) promote antisemitism in their teaching materials?

Originally aired on March 15th, 2025. Former Easthampton City Councilor Owen Zaret and Daily Hampshire Gazette columnist and antisemitism activist J.M. Sorrell explain the growing crisis of antisemitism locally and across the country. What is antisemitism? How do we combat it? What led to Owen's resignation from Easthampton City Council? And did the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) promote antisemitism in their teaching materials?

THE CONCLUSION OF EAST HAMPTON IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, LONG ISLAND.PICTURE: By Americasroof at English Wikipedia - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27351278

Esperanza and Irwin welcome Ellin and Eliabeth Saltzman. In the early 1960's, Ellin and Renny Saltzman hired a 33 year old architect named Richard Meier to design a modernist family home in East Hampton. Small by today's standards at 4000 square feet, Ellin and her daughter Elizabeth reflect on 5 decades of summers spent in an ever changing East Hampton, as well as the future of their iconic home. A not to be missed Our Hamptons podcast.

THE CONTINUING LOOK AT THE VAST HISTORY OF EAST HAMPTION LONG ISLAND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK.PICTURE: By http://ehamptonny.gov/, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73601087

Southampton, officially the Town of Southampton, is a town in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the town had a population of 69,036.[2] Southampton is included in the stretch of shoreline prominently known as the Hamptons.Riverhead is a town in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the north shore of Long Island. Since 1727, Riverhead has been the county seat of Suffolk County,[3] though most county offices are in Hauppauge.[4] As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,902. The town rests on the mouth of the Peconic River, from which it derives its name. The smaller hamlet of Riverhead lies within it, and is the town's principal economic center. The town is 166 miles (267 km) southwest of Boston via the Orient Point-New London Ferry, and is 76 miles (123 km) northeast of New York City.The Town of East Hampton is a town in southeastern Suffolk County, New York United States. It is located at the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. It is the easternmost town in the state of New York. At the time of the 2020 United States census, it had a total population of 28,385.[3]PICTURE: By Town of Southampton - http://www.southamptontownny.gov/documentcenter/view/11467, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70070926

Allen O'Reilly, Laura Darrell and Robin Aren join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Playwrights' Theater of East Hampton's staged reading of Oregon kicking off Women's History Month at LTV Studios on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Esperanza and Irwin discuss the proliferation of dairy farms on the east end in the not too distant past. If you define a dairy as any farm with more than eight cows, there were once 42 operational dairy farms in East Hampton alone, according to the East Hampton Farm Museum. At that time, “most of the milk was for local consumption,” said Robert Hefner, historic preservation consultant for East Hampton Village. By the 1960s, most dairies on the East End had been shuttered, with the last two operating into the early 1980s—Carwytham Farm in Bridgehampton and Cow Neck Farm in North Sea. We'll focus primarily in East Hampton with the Sherril, Hardscrabble, and Dune Alpin Farms. The dialogue about the Gould and Tillinghast farms, and their subsequent merger to form G&T took us to a side story: the beloved G&T Chicken House on Race Lane.

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Esperanza and Irwin first met in 2000, when Esperanza was operating her art gallery, Art Solar on North Main Street, East Hampton. Irwin became a client of the gallery (though it took him a year to buy his first painting!). More importantly, it opened up a dialogue between Esperanza and Irwin, conversations that transcended Art, including the type of subjects you hear today on the podcast. I guess the groundwork for Our Hamptons started well before its May 2022 inception. Listen, and go back in time to where it all started, and how it got here!

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses developments at the Crescent Duck Farm; limitations on public meetings in Riverhead; and officials trying to quell immigration concerns in East Hampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, Riverhead Local

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has been granted access to a laptop to review discovery materials for his defense. This decision follows his legal team's complaints about restrictive conditions hindering his trial preparation.Initially, Combs' attorneys highlighted delays in providing the laptop and objected to limitations on its use, such as restricted hours and designated locations within the facility. They argued these constraints were "untenable" and impeded his ability to collaborate effectively with his defense team.In response, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs should have daily access to a laptop pre-loaded with discovery materials. The device is configured solely for viewing documents, without capabilities for note-taking or internet access, to maintain security protocols. Combs is permitted to use the laptop in his jail unit from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with any additional access requiring further discussion with the government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy judge sparks uproar by granting 'rapist' rapper's diva jail request | Daily Mail OnlineDiddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail Online

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has been granted access to a laptop to review discovery materials for his defense. This decision follows his legal team's complaints about restrictive conditions hindering his trial preparation.Initially, Combs' attorneys highlighted delays in providing the laptop and objected to limitations on its use, such as restricted hours and designated locations within the facility. They argued these constraints were "untenable" and impeded his ability to collaborate effectively with his defense team.In response, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs should have daily access to a laptop pre-loaded with discovery materials. The device is configured solely for viewing documents, without capabilities for note-taking or internet access, to maintain security protocols. Combs is permitted to use the laptop in his jail unit from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with any additional access requiring further discussion with the government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy judge sparks uproar by granting 'rapist' rapper's diva jail request | Daily Mail OnlineDiddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has been granted access to a laptop to review discovery materials for his defense. This decision follows his legal team's complaints about restrictive conditions hindering his trial preparation.Initially, Combs' attorneys highlighted delays in providing the laptop and objected to limitations on its use, such as restricted hours and designated locations within the facility. They argued these constraints were "untenable" and impeded his ability to collaborate effectively with his defense team.In response, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs should have daily access to a laptop pre-loaded with discovery materials. The device is configured solely for viewing documents, without capabilities for note-taking or internet access, to maintain security protocols. Combs is permitted to use the laptop in his jail unit from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with any additional access requiring further discussion with the government.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy judge sparks uproar by granting 'rapist' rapper's diva jail request | Daily Mail OnlineDiddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail Online

This week on Long Island Tea, Kristen and Sharon catch up on going viral while talking about Long Island proms! They share their winter cold survival tips, must-try igloo dining experiences, and, of course, spill some piping hot CelebriTEA. Plus, a huge star is making the move to The Hamptons—can you guess who? The ladies also dive into a delicious Taste of Long Island with North Fork Potato Chips. And with the looming threat of a TikTok ban, everyone's wondering—what will we even do without it?!#TasteOfLongIsland A Long Island staple, North Fork Potato Chips are made from farm-fresh potatoes grown on the North Fork. Known for their crispy texture and bold flavors, these chips are a true taste of the region. You can find them, along with other local Long Island products, at the Long Island Welcome Center on the LIE between exits 51 and 52. It's the perfect spot to discover and support local artisans and producers!Voted #1 potato chip in a Newsday Taste Test in 2022. This recognition highlights their commitment to quality and their status as a local favorite. They're a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic Long Island snack!Learn more about where you can pick up a bag here on Long Island at northforkchips.com#LongIslandLife Sylvester Stallone has purchased a mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, for $24.95 million in an all-cash deal.New Blog: Igloo Dining Experiences on Long Island!-Baker House 1650 (East Hampton) -Pietro's of East Meadow (East Meadow)-Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook)-Gurney's Montauk *Open Again in February!* (Montauk)-Harmony Vineyards (St. James)-RGNY Vineyards *personal greenhouses* (Riverhead)-Mattebella Vineyards (Southold)-Daunt's Albatross Motel (Montauk)-Riverhead Ciderhouse (Riverhead)Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog#ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd Friday, January 24th Friday Night Music at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards Tasting RoomLong Island Comedy Festival at The Suffolk TheaterSaturday, January 25thLive Music by the Jay Shepard Band at the Riverhead Polish HouseYou can visit the Hallockville Museum Farm (Group & Private tours available to book)Sunday, January 26th3rd Annual North Fork Polar Plunge at Veterans Park in MattituckVisit the Oyster Lounge and have a drink overlooking the majestic Peconic Bay at The Shoals in Southold! Open Daily 10am-11pm!DID YOU KNOW??? The Montauk Point Lighthouse, located at the easternmost point of Long Island, was commissioned by George Washington in 1792 and is the oldest lighthouse in New York State.For more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.comCONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you're listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new half percent tax on real estate purchases in Southampton and East Hampton towns went into effect on April 1, 2023, to raise revenue for affordable housing initiatives. Since then, each town has accumulated millions of dollars to combat the region's housing crisis. At this Express Sessions discussion, a panel of elected officials and housing advocates assessed how successful the Community Housing Fund has been at tackling a seemingly insurmountable task and discuss the promise the fund holds for the future. In this Sessions Report podcast, Express New Group Publisher Gavin Menu, Executive Editor Joseph Shaw and Managing Editor Bill Sutton share the main takeaways from the discussion.

Edith Bouvier Beale (1917-2002), also known as "Little Edie," was an American socialite and the cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She gained fame from Grey Gardens, a documentary that explored her eccentric, reclusive life with her mother, "Big Edie," in their decaying East Hampton mansion. She was an icon of American counterculture and influenced film, theater, and fashion. For Further Reading: Edith Bouvier Beale, 84, 'Little Edie,' Dies A Return to Grey Gardens Why Fashion People Love Cult Film Grey Gardens This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut residents can now choose to automatically block online tracking. East Hampton will consider granting $4 million for affordable housing projects. Connecticut and New York receive A grades for gun safety. Plus, a new effort to help local farmers with mental health challenges.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.(commercial at 8:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail Online

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.(commercial at 9:26)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail Online

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three new lawsuits from anonymous male plaintiffs who allege drugging and sexual assault incidents between 2019 and 2022. The lawsuits describe encounters where Combs allegedly provided the men with spiked drinks, leading to unconsciousness and subsequent sexual assaults at various locations, including his East Hampton residence and Manhattan hotels. One plaintiff claims he was assaulted after being drugged during an afterparty at a Manhattan hotel, with parts of the incident reportedly recorded. Another plaintiff, a long-time employee of Combs, alleges he was assaulted during a meeting at a Times Square hotel to discuss unpaid compensation. The third accuser states he was drugged and raped by Combs and associates at a 2020 party at the East Hampton property.Combs' legal team has denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and expressing intent to challenge the claims and seek sanctions against the plaintiffs' attorneys. These lawsuits add to a series of legal challenges for Combs, who is also facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Attorney Thomas Giuffra, representing the three plaintiffs, revealed that over 60 individuals have come forward with similar allegations, though only these three cases have been filed after vetting. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and jury trials, with their identities kept confidential due to safety concerns and fears of intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025.(commercial at 8:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy's 'perverted three word excuse when victim woke up while being raped' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

It began with three new lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul whose decades-long career as a producer, rapper, and record executive has come under an unprecedented legal and public relations siege. These lawsuits, filed anonymously under the names John Doe in New York courts, add yet another layer to a mounting series of accusations against Combs, alleging a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse, coercion, and violence. This time, however, the spotlight shifts to male accusers who claim they were drugged, raped, and silenced by Combs and his associates. The Latest Allegations The allegations are harrowing. One man alleges that during a summer 2020 party at Combs' East Hampton mansion, he was served a drink that left him fading “in and out of consciousness,” only to wake up to find himself assaulted by Combs and others. Another accuser claims he was drugged and raped in February 2020 during what he thought was a professional meeting to discuss unpaid work wages at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square. The third lawsuit recounts a 2019 incident at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, where the accuser says he was assaulted after being drugged at an afterparty hosted by Combs. In each case, the alleged victims describe feelings of fear, confusion, and powerlessness, with some reporting that they were handed money afterward and warned against speaking out. For Combs, these accusations are just the latest in a series of legal troubles that have engulfed his once-untouchable reputation. He is already facing over two dozen lawsuits from individuals—including minors—alleging drugging, sexual assault, and physical violence spanning decades. In addition to these civil lawsuits, Combs is also fighting federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, with prosecutors accusing him of orchestrating a network of enablers to facilitate systematic abuse. These allegations include claims of so-called “Freak Offs,” drug-fueled events involving coerced sexual acts that reportedly targeted vulnerable individuals. The recent lawsuits, however, mark a significant shift, not only because the accusers are male but also because of the explicit allegations of financial and emotional manipulation used to ensure their silence. One accuser alleges that after he regained consciousness following the assault at the Park Hyatt Hotel, an unidentified man handed him $2,500 in cash. Another describes being told by Combs that reporting the incident would only make him “look like an idiot.” These details paint a chilling portrait of power dynamics exploited to suppress victims and maintain control over them. Combs has repeatedly denied all allegations, categorizing them as lies and opportunistic fabrications. His legal team has vowed to challenge each claim, characterizing the lawsuits as baseless attempts to exploit his wealth and fame. In their official statements, they have threatened to seek sanctions against the attorneys representing the accusers. Meanwhile, the legal and cultural ramifications of these cases continue to ripple through the music industry and beyond. The timing of these lawsuits is critical. Filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act—a legal provision allowing victims of sexual abuse to bring forth claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations—the cases underscore a broader reckoning with the entertainment industry's history of abuse and power imbalances. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing several of the accusers, has described the lawsuits as an overdue opportunity for survivors to take back their power. Prosecutors, for their part, have painted a damning picture of Combs' alleged methods, describing a system of intimidation, blackmail, and even violence designed to ensure victims' silence. Federal investigators have tied Combs to incidents of arson, physical assaults, and threats against those who attempted to speak out. The scope and severity of the charges have kept Combs in federal custody since his September arrest, with a trial set for May next year. These allegations are not isolated. They come as part of a growing wave of accusations against powerful figures in entertainment, drawing comparisons to cases like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly. In these instances, the legal battles were as much about accountability as they were about uncovering the systemic structures that allowed such behavior to persist for years. For Combs, the stakes could not be higher. If convicted of racketeering, he faces a potential life sentence, a prospect that underscores the seriousness of the charges leveled against him. As the legal process unfolds, one question looms large: how many more victims might come forward? While the lawsuits currently in play involve incidents from 2019 to 2022, the broader investigation into Combs' actions suggests a far longer timeline of alleged misconduct. The ramifications for his legacy—and for the culture of accountability within the music industry—are profound. For now, Combs remains behind bars, awaiting a trial that promises to be a watershed moment in the ongoing fight for justice and survivor advocacy. The legal troubles surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs represent not only a personal reckoning but also a critical inflection point for the entertainment industry. With the rise of movements like #MeToo and increased scrutiny on the abuse of power by influential figures, cases like these expose the often-hidden dynamics of celebrity culture. They underscore how fame and fortune can be weaponized to silence victims and perpetuate cycles of abuse. As the allegations against Combs continue to surface, they reveal a pattern of behavior that, if proven true, suggests an extensive abuse of trust and authority. Among the broader implications is the question of industry complicity. How many people in Combs' orbit knew of these alleged incidents, and how many chose to look the other way? The lawsuits implicate not only the accused but also the systems and enablers that allowed such behavior to go unchecked for so long. This is a stark reminder that accountability must extend beyond individual perpetrators to include those who enabled their actions. For survivors, filing these lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act is a significant step forward. It demonstrates the power of legal reforms in providing pathways to justice for victims who have long been silenced. The law has allowed individuals to revisit their traumatic experiences and hold their abusers accountable, even years after the incidents occurred. Therefore, this case serves as both a cautionary tale and a symbol of resilience for others who may be considering coming forward. Meanwhile, the ripple effects of these allegations are being felt across the music and entertainment industries. As the media coverage grows, so does the public's awareness of the prevalence of abuse and the need for systemic change. For Combs, the consequences are far-reaching. Beyond the immediate legal ramifications, his professional empire—including Bad Boy Records and his other ventures—is at risk of irreparable damage. Partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliations are likely to face intense scrutiny as companies seek to distance themselves from the growing scandal. The upcoming trial, set for May next year, will undoubtedly be a focal point for both the legal community and the public. It will test the strength of the allegations against Combs and provide an opportunity for both sides to present their cases in court. For the accusers, it represents a chance to have their voices heard and to seek justice after years of silence. For Combs, it is an opportunity to mount a defense and challenge the narrative that has emerged around him. The trial's outcome could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly those involving high-profile individuals. As these events continue to unfold, they serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance, accountability, and support for survivors. The allegations against Combs have sparked important conversations about power, privilege, and the responsibility of those in influential positions. Whether these conversations lead to meaningful change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the era of unquestioned celebrity immunity is rapidly coming to an end. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A man accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault has spoken out for the first time, detailing the alleged events from one of Combs' exclusive White Parties in East Hampton, New York. The man, referred to as "John Doe," shared his story anonymously with CNN, describing the alleged 2007 incident that has profoundly impacted his life. “The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” Doe stated. “It affects every single thing you do for the rest of your life.” Doe claims he was working as a security guard at Combs' estate during the high-profile White Party, a series of events hosted by the music producer between 1998 and 2009. According to his civil suit, filed in October, Doe alleges that Combs provided him with drinks laced with GHB and ecstasy, leaving him feeling “extremely ill” and unable to stand. He recounted to CNN that after consuming the second drink, he initially believed Combs was expressing concern for his well-being. However, he claims Combs pushed him into a stationary SUV and sexually assaulted him. “The two drinks felt more like 15,” he said. “It was just an amazing level of incapacitation that I had never experienced before, and I felt powerless.” (GRAPHIC CONTENT COMING) Doe described the alleged assault as “incredibly painful” and said he was “screaming” during the incident. He added, “It was abusive beyond belief.” The lawsuit also claims a well-known celebrity witnessed the assault and reacted with amusement, though Doe did not name the individual. In the aftermath of the alleged attack, Doe reported the incident to his supervisor at the security firm. He claims the supervisor promised to address the matter with Combs but that he was subsequently blacklisted from the company. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged assault, which Doe says has affected his personal and professional life. “It impacts everything, including my relationships,” he said. When questioned by CNN, several discrepancies in Doe's story were noted. The lawsuit originally stated the assault occurred in 2006, but Doe later said it was in 2007. Additionally, while Doe told CNN the incident affected his marriage, the lawsuit claims he was never married. Doe's attorney attributed the errors to a rush to file the complaint and has since amended it with the court. Combs' representatives declined to comment on the allegations when approached by CNN. The Daily Beast also reached out for a statement but has yet to receive a response. The accusations come as Sean “Diddy” Combs faces increased scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, with multiple lawsuits and claims surfacing in recent months. This case is being closely watched as it unfolds, adding to the growing number of high-profile allegations within the entertainment industry. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

It began with three new lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul whose decades-long career as a producer, rapper, and record executive has come under an unprecedented legal and public relations siege. These lawsuits, filed anonymously under the names John Doe in New York courts, add yet another layer to a mounting series of accusations against Combs, alleging a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse, coercion, and violence. This time, however, the spotlight shifts to male accusers who claim they were drugged, raped, and silenced by Combs and his associates. The Latest Allegations The allegations are harrowing. One man alleges that during a summer 2020 party at Combs' East Hampton mansion, he was served a drink that left him fading “in and out of consciousness,” only to wake up to find himself assaulted by Combs and others. Another accuser claims he was drugged and raped in February 2020 during what he thought was a professional meeting to discuss unpaid work wages at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square. The third lawsuit recounts a 2019 incident at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, where the accuser says he was assaulted after being drugged at an afterparty hosted by Combs. In each case, the alleged victims describe feelings of fear, confusion, and powerlessness, with some reporting that they were handed money afterward and warned against speaking out. For Combs, these accusations are just the latest in a series of legal troubles that have engulfed his once-untouchable reputation. He is already facing over two dozen lawsuits from individuals—including minors—alleging drugging, sexual assault, and physical violence spanning decades. In addition to these civil lawsuits, Combs is also fighting federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, with prosecutors accusing him of orchestrating a network of enablers to facilitate systematic abuse. These allegations include claims of so-called “Freak Offs,” drug-fueled events involving coerced sexual acts that reportedly targeted vulnerable individuals. The recent lawsuits, however, mark a significant shift, not only because the accusers are male but also because of the explicit allegations of financial and emotional manipulation used to ensure their silence. One accuser alleges that after he regained consciousness following the assault at the Park Hyatt Hotel, an unidentified man handed him $2,500 in cash. Another describes being told by Combs that reporting the incident would only make him “look like an idiot.” These details paint a chilling portrait of power dynamics exploited to suppress victims and maintain control over them. Combs has repeatedly denied all allegations, categorizing them as lies and opportunistic fabrications. His legal team has vowed to challenge each claim, characterizing the lawsuits as baseless attempts to exploit his wealth and fame. In their official statements, they have threatened to seek sanctions against the attorneys representing the accusers. Meanwhile, the legal and cultural ramifications of these cases continue to ripple through the music industry and beyond. The timing of these lawsuits is critical. Filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act—a legal provision allowing victims of sexual abuse to bring forth claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations—the cases underscore a broader reckoning with the entertainment industry's history of abuse and power imbalances. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing several of the accusers, has described the lawsuits as an overdue opportunity for survivors to take back their power. Prosecutors, for their part, have painted a damning picture of Combs' alleged methods, describing a system of intimidation, blackmail, and even violence designed to ensure victims' silence. Federal investigators have tied Combs to incidents of arson, physical assaults, and threats against those who attempted to speak out. The scope and severity of the charges have kept Combs in federal custody since his September arrest, with a trial set for May next year. These allegations are not isolated. They come as part of a growing wave of accusations against powerful figures in entertainment, drawing comparisons to cases like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly. In these instances, the legal battles were as much about accountability as they were about uncovering the systemic structures that allowed such behavior to persist for years. For Combs, the stakes could not be higher. If convicted of racketeering, he faces a potential life sentence, a prospect that underscores the seriousness of the charges leveled against him. As the legal process unfolds, one question looms large: how many more victims might come forward? While the lawsuits currently in play involve incidents from 2019 to 2022, the broader investigation into Combs' actions suggests a far longer timeline of alleged misconduct. The ramifications for his legacy—and for the culture of accountability within the music industry—are profound. For now, Combs remains behind bars, awaiting a trial that promises to be a watershed moment in the ongoing fight for justice and survivor advocacy. The legal troubles surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs represent not only a personal reckoning but also a critical inflection point for the entertainment industry. With the rise of movements like #MeToo and increased scrutiny on the abuse of power by influential figures, cases like these expose the often-hidden dynamics of celebrity culture. They underscore how fame and fortune can be weaponized to silence victims and perpetuate cycles of abuse. As the allegations against Combs continue to surface, they reveal a pattern of behavior that, if proven true, suggests an extensive abuse of trust and authority. Among the broader implications is the question of industry complicity. How many people in Combs' orbit knew of these alleged incidents, and how many chose to look the other way? The lawsuits implicate not only the accused but also the systems and enablers that allowed such behavior to go unchecked for so long. This is a stark reminder that accountability must extend beyond individual perpetrators to include those who enabled their actions. For survivors, filing these lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act is a significant step forward. It demonstrates the power of legal reforms in providing pathways to justice for victims who have long been silenced. The law has allowed individuals to revisit their traumatic experiences and hold their abusers accountable, even years after the incidents occurred. Therefore, this case serves as both a cautionary tale and a symbol of resilience for others who may be considering coming forward. Meanwhile, the ripple effects of these allegations are being felt across the music and entertainment industries. As the media coverage grows, so does the public's awareness of the prevalence of abuse and the need for systemic change. For Combs, the consequences are far-reaching. Beyond the immediate legal ramifications, his professional empire—including Bad Boy Records and his other ventures—is at risk of irreparable damage. Partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliations are likely to face intense scrutiny as companies seek to distance themselves from the growing scandal. The upcoming trial, set for May next year, will undoubtedly be a focal point for both the legal community and the public. It will test the strength of the allegations against Combs and provide an opportunity for both sides to present their cases in court. For the accusers, it represents a chance to have their voices heard and to seek justice after years of silence. For Combs, it is an opportunity to mount a defense and challenge the narrative that has emerged around him. The trial's outcome could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly those involving high-profile individuals. As these events continue to unfold, they serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance, accountability, and support for survivors. The allegations against Combs have sparked important conversations about power, privilege, and the responsibility of those in influential positions. Whether these conversations lead to meaningful change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the era of unquestioned celebrity immunity is rapidly coming to an end. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A man accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault has spoken out for the first time, detailing the alleged events from one of Combs' exclusive White Parties in East Hampton, New York. The man, referred to as "John Doe," shared his story anonymously with CNN, describing the alleged 2007 incident that has profoundly impacted his life. “The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” Doe stated. “It affects every single thing you do for the rest of your life.” Doe claims he was working as a security guard at Combs' estate during the high-profile White Party, a series of events hosted by the music producer between 1998 and 2009. According to his civil suit, filed in October, Doe alleges that Combs provided him with drinks laced with GHB and ecstasy, leaving him feeling “extremely ill” and unable to stand. He recounted to CNN that after consuming the second drink, he initially believed Combs was expressing concern for his well-being. However, he claims Combs pushed him into a stationary SUV and sexually assaulted him. “The two drinks felt more like 15,” he said. “It was just an amazing level of incapacitation that I had never experienced before, and I felt powerless.” (GRAPHIC CONTENT COMING) Doe described the alleged assault as “incredibly painful” and said he was “screaming” during the incident. He added, “It was abusive beyond belief.” The lawsuit also claims a well-known celebrity witnessed the assault and reacted with amusement, though Doe did not name the individual. In the aftermath of the alleged attack, Doe reported the incident to his supervisor at the security firm. He claims the supervisor promised to address the matter with Combs but that he was subsequently blacklisted from the company. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged assault, which Doe says has affected his personal and professional life. “It impacts everything, including my relationships,” he said. When questioned by CNN, several discrepancies in Doe's story were noted. The lawsuit originally stated the assault occurred in 2006, but Doe later said it was in 2007. Additionally, while Doe told CNN the incident affected his marriage, the lawsuit claims he was never married. Doe's attorney attributed the errors to a rush to file the complaint and has since amended it with the court. Combs' representatives declined to comment on the allegations when approached by CNN. The Daily Beast also reached out for a statement but has yet to receive a response. The accusations come as Sean “Diddy” Combs faces increased scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, with multiple lawsuits and claims surfacing in recent months. This case is being closely watched as it unfolds, adding to the growing number of high-profile allegations within the entertainment industry. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A man accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault has spoken out for the first time, detailing the alleged events from one of Combs' exclusive White Parties in East Hampton, New York. The man, referred to as "John Doe," shared his story anonymously with CNN, describing the alleged 2007 incident that has profoundly impacted his life. “The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” Doe stated. “It affects every single thing you do for the rest of your life.” Doe claims he was working as a security guard at Combs' estate during the high-profile White Party, a series of events hosted by the music producer between 1998 and 2009. According to his civil suit, filed in October, Doe alleges that Combs provided him with drinks laced with GHB and ecstasy, leaving him feeling “extremely ill” and unable to stand. He recounted to CNN that after consuming the second drink, he initially believed Combs was expressing concern for his well-being. However, he claims Combs pushed him into a stationary SUV and sexually assaulted him. “The two drinks felt more like 15,” he said. “It was just an amazing level of incapacitation that I had never experienced before, and I felt powerless.” (GRAPHIC CONTENT COMING) Doe described the alleged assault as “incredibly painful” and said he was “screaming” during the incident. He added, “It was abusive beyond belief.” The lawsuit also claims a well-known celebrity witnessed the assault and reacted with amusement, though Doe did not name the individual. In the aftermath of the alleged attack, Doe reported the incident to his supervisor at the security firm. He claims the supervisor promised to address the matter with Combs but that he was subsequently blacklisted from the company. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged assault, which Doe says has affected his personal and professional life. “It impacts everything, including my relationships,” he said. When questioned by CNN, several discrepancies in Doe's story were noted. The lawsuit originally stated the assault occurred in 2006, but Doe later said it was in 2007. Additionally, while Doe told CNN the incident affected his marriage, the lawsuit claims he was never married. Doe's attorney attributed the errors to a rush to file the complaint and has since amended it with the court. Combs' representatives declined to comment on the allegations when approached by CNN. The Daily Beast also reached out for a statement but has yet to receive a response. The accusations come as Sean “Diddy” Combs faces increased scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, with multiple lawsuits and claims surfacing in recent months. This case is being closely watched as it unfolds, adding to the growing number of high-profile allegations within the entertainment industry. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

It began with three new lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul whose decades-long career as a producer, rapper, and record executive has come under an unprecedented legal and public relations siege. These lawsuits, filed anonymously under the names John Doe in New York courts, add yet another layer to a mounting series of accusations against Combs, alleging a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse, coercion, and violence. This time, however, the spotlight shifts to male accusers who claim they were drugged, raped, and silenced by Combs and his associates. The Latest Allegations The allegations are harrowing. One man alleges that during a summer 2020 party at Combs' East Hampton mansion, he was served a drink that left him fading “in and out of consciousness,” only to wake up to find himself assaulted by Combs and others. Another accuser claims he was drugged and raped in February 2020 during what he thought was a professional meeting to discuss unpaid work wages at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square. The third lawsuit recounts a 2019 incident at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, where the accuser says he was assaulted after being drugged at an afterparty hosted by Combs. In each case, the alleged victims describe feelings of fear, confusion, and powerlessness, with some reporting that they were handed money afterward and warned against speaking out. For Combs, these accusations are just the latest in a series of legal troubles that have engulfed his once-untouchable reputation. He is already facing over two dozen lawsuits from individuals—including minors—alleging drugging, sexual assault, and physical violence spanning decades. In addition to these civil lawsuits, Combs is also fighting federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, with prosecutors accusing him of orchestrating a network of enablers to facilitate systematic abuse. These allegations include claims of so-called “Freak Offs,” drug-fueled events involving coerced sexual acts that reportedly targeted vulnerable individuals. The recent lawsuits, however, mark a significant shift, not only because the accusers are male but also because of the explicit allegations of financial and emotional manipulation used to ensure their silence. One accuser alleges that after he regained consciousness following the assault at the Park Hyatt Hotel, an unidentified man handed him $2,500 in cash. Another describes being told by Combs that reporting the incident would only make him “look like an idiot.” These details paint a chilling portrait of power dynamics exploited to suppress victims and maintain control over them. Combs has repeatedly denied all allegations, categorizing them as lies and opportunistic fabrications. His legal team has vowed to challenge each claim, characterizing the lawsuits as baseless attempts to exploit his wealth and fame. In their official statements, they have threatened to seek sanctions against the attorneys representing the accusers. Meanwhile, the legal and cultural ramifications of these cases continue to ripple through the music industry and beyond. The timing of these lawsuits is critical. Filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act—a legal provision allowing victims of sexual abuse to bring forth claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations—the cases underscore a broader reckoning with the entertainment industry's history of abuse and power imbalances. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing several of the accusers, has described the lawsuits as an overdue opportunity for survivors to take back their power. Prosecutors, for their part, have painted a damning picture of Combs' alleged methods, describing a system of intimidation, blackmail, and even violence designed to ensure victims' silence. Federal investigators have tied Combs to incidents of arson, physical assaults, and threats against those who attempted to speak out. The scope and severity of the charges have kept Combs in federal custody since his September arrest, with a trial set for May next year. These allegations are not isolated. They come as part of a growing wave of accusations against powerful figures in entertainment, drawing comparisons to cases like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly. In these instances, the legal battles were as much about accountability as they were about uncovering the systemic structures that allowed such behavior to persist for years. For Combs, the stakes could not be higher. If convicted of racketeering, he faces a potential life sentence, a prospect that underscores the seriousness of the charges leveled against him. As the legal process unfolds, one question looms large: how many more victims might come forward? While the lawsuits currently in play involve incidents from 2019 to 2022, the broader investigation into Combs' actions suggests a far longer timeline of alleged misconduct. The ramifications for his legacy—and for the culture of accountability within the music industry—are profound. For now, Combs remains behind bars, awaiting a trial that promises to be a watershed moment in the ongoing fight for justice and survivor advocacy. The legal troubles surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs represent not only a personal reckoning but also a critical inflection point for the entertainment industry. With the rise of movements like #MeToo and increased scrutiny on the abuse of power by influential figures, cases like these expose the often-hidden dynamics of celebrity culture. They underscore how fame and fortune can be weaponized to silence victims and perpetuate cycles of abuse. As the allegations against Combs continue to surface, they reveal a pattern of behavior that, if proven true, suggests an extensive abuse of trust and authority. Among the broader implications is the question of industry complicity. How many people in Combs' orbit knew of these alleged incidents, and how many chose to look the other way? The lawsuits implicate not only the accused but also the systems and enablers that allowed such behavior to go unchecked for so long. This is a stark reminder that accountability must extend beyond individual perpetrators to include those who enabled their actions. For survivors, filing these lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act is a significant step forward. It demonstrates the power of legal reforms in providing pathways to justice for victims who have long been silenced. The law has allowed individuals to revisit their traumatic experiences and hold their abusers accountable, even years after the incidents occurred. Therefore, this case serves as both a cautionary tale and a symbol of resilience for others who may be considering coming forward. Meanwhile, the ripple effects of these allegations are being felt across the music and entertainment industries. As the media coverage grows, so does the public's awareness of the prevalence of abuse and the need for systemic change. For Combs, the consequences are far-reaching. Beyond the immediate legal ramifications, his professional empire—including Bad Boy Records and his other ventures—is at risk of irreparable damage. Partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliations are likely to face intense scrutiny as companies seek to distance themselves from the growing scandal. The upcoming trial, set for May next year, will undoubtedly be a focal point for both the legal community and the public. It will test the strength of the allegations against Combs and provide an opportunity for both sides to present their cases in court. For the accusers, it represents a chance to have their voices heard and to seek justice after years of silence. For Combs, it is an opportunity to mount a defense and challenge the narrative that has emerged around him. The trial's outcome could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly those involving high-profile individuals. As these events continue to unfold, they serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance, accountability, and support for survivors. The allegations against Combs have sparked important conversations about power, privilege, and the responsibility of those in influential positions. Whether these conversations lead to meaningful change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the era of unquestioned celebrity immunity is rapidly coming to an end. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through early October 2024. Our shared top reads: The Wedding People by Alison Espach  We Solve Murders by Richard Osman  The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman Kelly's remaining top reads: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella  Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne The Best Lies by David Ellis  Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman  The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey  The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston  Exposure by Ava Dellaira  The Sing Sing Files by Dan Slepian  The Small and The Mighty by Sharon McMahon  Cindy's remaining top reads: May the Wolf Die by Elizabeth Heider The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood The Family Experiment by John Marrs The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu Maria by Michelle Moran Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi The Fabled Earth by Kimberly Brock Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.      Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with Kelly Hooker on Instagram. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton football team made the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. For a program that more or less didn't exist just seven years ago, it was a huge accomplishment. Gavin Menu, co-publisher of The Express News Group, and sports editor Drew Budd join the editors on the podcast this week to discuss the future of high school football and what surrounding districts struggling in the sport can do to revive their football programs similarly to the Bonackers.

Trump's back in office, Thanksgiving is around the corner and we're just starting the holidays! Dave's finally discovered Trader Joe's, Derek absolutely hates not flying first class, then we get into one of the wildest stories with rich people that can only happen to Dave. NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES TOUR DATES https://www.linktr.ee/nnfaNNFA MERCH https://nnfa.creator-spring.com/ LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to NNFA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAUp-4rTF4q4XLujbJ51YQ BONUS EPS https://www.patreon.com/ImDaveTemple?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link -----------------Follow Derek GainesIG https://www.instagram.com/thegreatboy/ Follow Dave TempleIG https://www.instagram.com/imdavetemple/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DAT46Follow No Need for ApologiesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nnfapodcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@noneedforapologies Facebook https://www.facebook.com/noneedforapologies/Produced by Teona Sasha https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpLHZlQZvisMMdWk_P7Rw0w IG https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/ -----------------To advertise your product on our podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on.SEND US MAIL:GaS Digital StudiosAttn: NNFA151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003"No Need for Apologies" - NEW Episodes every Sunday at 7PM/ET on YouTube-----------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Esperanza and Irwin welcome Bess Rattray, who needs no introduction. The Rattray family has owned and published The East Hampton Star for generations, and Bess' own column, the beloved Shipwrecked Rose, shows a quirkier side of the East End, often autobiographical. Bess tells us what growing up in the family business was like, particularly a newspaper, where the story lines often involved your friends and neighbors in a small town. Bess tells us of the Anchor Society, and their mission to bring a General Store to East Hampton, to meet the every day needs of the community.

In October of 2001, a 52-year-old man was found bludgeoned to death in his East Hampton home after missing a work meeting in the city. Just days before finalizing their divorce, investigators were keen on questioning his wife, along with her suspicious electrician boyfriend. But were they involved, or was someone else out to get the powerful investment banker? This is the story of Ted Ammon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I'm in East Hampton, New York to sit down with arguably one of the greatest collectors of all time. In fact, his career has revolved around collecting as the Head of Vintage, now consultant, for Ralph Lauren and we can attribute our love for western and layered looks to him. Doug Bihlmaier is my guest today, and for his first ever video interview and podcast, I was more than thrilled to sit down with him in his home and spend the day together with him and his wife. Growing up in Kansas, Doug fell in love with denim and began collecting early on. But it's not that simple. Doug noticed Levis' started to change their fit, so as one collector does, he starts hunting for the old stuff. But that's what has made Doug the person we all look up to today.He's always had the foresight as to what's next, which is exactly what happened when he was introduced to the Ralph Lauren brand early on. Doug has spent his career traveling the world hunting for vintage goods for the stores and had anyone looked behind the curtain of the early days at the RRL store, you would have seen Doug curating one of the most impressive collections around. He recalls going to warehouses in the UK and finding old equestrian and oil paintings in gilt frames that no one wanted, and riding boots, and wool blankets from the 20's and 30's, and just about everything else that makes up the Ralph Lauren brand today.However, it's not just searching the world for objects that makes Doug, well Doug. His design, architecture, and merchandising prowess have all played a big role in why we all admire Doug, and you can feel, touch, and breathe that when you walk into any Ralph Lauren and RRL store. As for Doug, well, his home is filled and layered with wool blankets, vintage denim and flannels, Native American jewelry and objects, books, you name it. And he can tell you everything you need to know about each of them.I truly feel honored to share this interview with you all, but even more grateful to call Doug a friend. So without great honor, this is Doug Bihlmaier, for Collectors Gene Radio.YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/O-dEkHd01gQ?si=ys_nbCdiXy9vvgy-

Gary Metras, the first Poet Laureate of Easthampton, MA, is in conversation with Elizabeth in this jam-packed episode. Lots of Gary's work, discussions on pedagogy, and a lot more! Find some of Gary's books here: http://www.thelostbookshelf.com/cervenabooks.html#MARBLE%20DUST https://presapress.com/gary-metras https://www.dosmadres.com/shop/vanishing-points-by-gary-metras/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meatforteacast/support

Ep.216 Kemar Keanu Wynter (b. Brooklyn, NY) holds a BFA from the SUNY Purchase School of Art and Design. His work was the focus of solo exhibitions at Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, New York (2023), Encounter, Lisbon, Portugal (2023), and Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Queens (2021). He has exhibited in several group shows including Mama's in the Kitchen, Anat Ebgi, New York; Visible World, Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton; Death of Beauty, Sargent's Daughters, Los Angeles; and Notes on Ecstatic Unity, OTP Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark. Wynter was a member of the 2023-24 Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program, and has also been in residence at the AAI-LES Studio Program, The Macedonia Institute, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, as well as ARoS Kunstmuseum in Aarhus, Denmark and Art Quarter Budapest in Budapest, Hungary. His work is held in the collection of the Art Galleries at Black Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. Wynter's practice has been written about in Hyperallergic, bon appétit, and the Brooklyn Rail, and discussed on Correspondence Archive and Montez Press Radio. Headshot Credit: Courtesy the Artist Artist https://cowfoot.studio/ Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery https://klausgallery.com/artist/kemar-keanu-wynter/ | https://klausgallery.com/exhibition/kemar-keanu-wynter-rucken-2024-09-6/ Brooklyn Rail https://brooklynrail.org/2024/10/artseen/kemar-keanu-wynter-rucken/ Hyperallergic https://hyperallergic.com/954814/15-nyc-art-shows-to-see-in-october/ | https://klausgallery.com/press/kemar-keanu-wynter-cooks-up-an-abstract-feast/ Cultured Magazine https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2024/09/04/new-york-young-painters-fall-trends Artforum https://artguide.artforum.com/artguide/klaus-von-nichtssagend-gallery-2985 Artists Alliance https://www.artistsallianceinc.org/kemar-keanu-wynter/ Encounter https://www.encountercontemporary.com/kemar-keanu-wynter Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program https://www.thestudioprogram.com/

350. Secrets to a Joyful Life with Ina Garten Ina Garten – the iconic Barefoot Contessa – shares her best life and business advice and her tips for how to host a successful dinner party. Plus, the details behind an unforgettable night with Abby, Ina, Taylor Swift, and beer pong;  Discover: -Ina's surefire way to silence the inner-critic;  -Why satisfaction has everything to do with not settling; and  -What the key to having a fun dinner party can teach us about life.  About Ina: Ina Garten has hosted her Emmy and James Beard Award winning show, Barefoot Contessa, on the Food Network since 2002 and recently launched a new interview focused series, Be My Guest, with Food Network and discovery+. She has published thirteen cookbooks, including eleven #1 New York Times bestsellers. In 2015 Ina Garten was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. She lives in East Hampton, New York with her husband, Jeffrey. Her new memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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