Floyd Memorial Library Podcast

Floyd Memorial Library Podcast
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The Floyd Memorial Library Podcast is dedicated to gathering and preserving the history of the people on the North Fork. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the interviews are solely those of the individuals providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the Floyd Memorial Library or its staff.

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

    3d ago

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

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

    1h 8m
  2. Episode 238 with Carole Monsell, President of Stirling Historical Society of Greenport

    May 28

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

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

    1h 7m
  3. Episode 237 with Marc Sokol, Board President of CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation)

    May 18

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

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

    1h 15m
  4. Episode 236 with Jinsoo Henry Oh aka (DJ Henry Eau), Local Independent DJ on the East End

    Apr 24

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

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

    37 min
  5. Episode 235 with David Higbee, Greenport Then and Now!

    Apr 17

    Episode 235 with David Higbee, Greenport Then and Now!

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

    1h 36m
  6. Episode 234 with Janice Claudio, Chair of the Greenport Historic Preservation Commission

    Apr 10

    Episode 234 with Janice Claudio, Chair of the Greenport Historic Preservation Commission

    Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Janice Claudio, Chair of the Greenport Historic Preservation Commission. Greenport is a place where history isn’t just something you read about, it’s something you walk through. From its maritime roots to its architecture, the village carries layers of its past in plain sight. But preserving that history, while also allowing a community to grow and change, is no simple task. In this conversation, we talk about the role of the Historic Preservation Commission, what it does, how it works, and why it matters. We also get into the ongoing discussion about potentially expanding the historic district village-wide, what that could mean for property owners, and some of the common misconceptions surrounding historic designation. Janice offers a clear and thoughtful perspective on how Greenport can balance preservation with progress, and why this moment is an important one for residents to be paying attention. This is a conversation about place, identity, and the responsibility of shaping what a community looks like, not just today, but for generations to come.

    43 min
  7. Episode 233 with writer Caroline Sutton, author of the essay collection Eyes in the Soles of My Feet.

    Apr 6

    Episode 233 with writer Caroline Sutton, author of the essay collection Eyes in the Soles of My Feet.

    Today on the podcast, I’m joined by writer Caroline Sutton, author of the essay collection Eyes in the Soles of My Feet. In this book, Sutton invites us to slow down and reconsider the natural world, not as something distant or separate, but as something we’re constantly moving through, often without noticing. Her essays ask deceptively simple questions, when is a weed not a weed, when is a pest not a pest and in doing so, they open up a much larger way of seeing. Drawing from her life here on the East End, as well as her work as a teacher and observer of the everyday, Sutton brings attention to the overlooked: horseshoe crabs, trees, shifting light, and the quiet relationships that connect them all. Her writing lives somewhere between science, memoir, and reflection, grounded, curious, and deeply attentive. In our conversation, we talk about how she began writing about the natural world, how small moments become meaningful on the page, and what it takes to truly notice what’s around us. We also get into the challenge and the joy of essay writing, and how reconnecting with nature might begin with something as simple as paying closer attention.

    39 min
  8. Episode 232 with Captain Matt Ketcham, Owner of Peconic Gold Oysters

    Mar 5

    Episode 232 with Captain Matt Ketcham, Owner of Peconic Gold Oysters

    Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Captain Matt Ketcham, Owner of Peconic Gold Oysters. Matt grew up on Long Island and developed an early connection to the water through fishing and boating. After studying at the University of Rhode Island and spending time working as a charter boat captain in Peconic Bay, he eventually turned his focus to aquaculture, launching Peconic Gold and becoming part of the growing oyster farming community on the East End. In this conversation, we talk about how he got started in oyster farming, the challenges of building an aquaculture business, the techniques behind growing oysters, and the role oyster farming plays in maintaining the health of the bay. Matt also shares his thoughts on the future of aquaculture on the North Fork.

    28 min
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The Floyd Memorial Library Podcast is dedicated to gathering and preserving the history of the people on the North Fork. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the interviews are solely those of the individuals providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the Floyd Memorial Library or its staff.

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  • Creator
    Floyd Memorial Library Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Clean
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