Highly Educated Podcast with Ryan Sherman

The long awaited interview from local music sensation Tafa “T-Shyne” Peters . Calling in from Los Angeles , California , you may know T-Shyne through his success in the music industry as an artist & rapper under YSL , which is Young Thug 's recording label along with 300 Entertainment . T-Shyne released his most polished work yet…his debut YSL Masterpiece, Confetti Nights , Executive Produ...

Angelo Hatgistavrou is a director , master animator , producer , writer , drummer , father and so much more... He has been an essential creative piece to some of your favorite hit shows like Bob’s Burgers , Black Dynamite , and China, IL . Working for major animation companies like Titmouse , Adult Swim , Netflix , Disney , and Warner Bros , Angelo gives us his insight into the production world. H...

Hello Brooklyn is an epic cover & original music band from Brooklyn , New York . For over a decade Hello Brooklyn has been dominating the nightlife music and event scene. Establishing their roots selling out shows at legendary venues like the Stephen Talkhouse & Ulysses , they have evolved into one of the most sought after event bands in NY. Liz & Ray from the group join us to talk abo...

Michael Clark is the Executive Director of LTV Studios right here in The Hamptons . LTV is a public access television network for the town of East Hampton (airing locally on Channels 20 & 22 ). Previously, Mike was the proud owner of the iconic Crossroads Music in East Hampton & Amagansett . Crossroads was a place where local kids, teens, and the adult creative community alike gathered to...

What local from The Hamptons doesn't know THE James Ryan ? An outstanding personality... the DJ , producer , guitarist , MC , and Jr. Inventor sits down to talk about growing up out East and the influence it's had on him. Starting off as an early musician coming from a very musical family, James turned these abilities into DJing & producing at a high level. He DJ's The Hamptons mos...

A local Montauk surfer & commercial airline pilot , Cheyne DeSousa , joins the Highly Educated Podcast to talk about his story and the world of aviation . What does it take to follow the path to become a pilot? What are the costs that are involved? How long does it take? What does it feel like to fly a plane alone for the first time? These are all questions Cheyne provides us insight into. We...

Badass roller skater , derby gal & personal trainer , Sam 'Rambo' Duane , shares her story and how she ended up on the East End of Long Island from the rural beautiful state of New Hampshire . Expressing her joy for roller skating and what it has done for her, she hopes to enlighten others to get up and go skate! The confidence that going out and having a fun night with your friends gi...

If you're from The Hamptons , you know the Parmesan Don himself, Joey B . Joe Bauer is a Long Island local and a member of the notorious ICE COAST KILLS SHIT (ICKS) snowboard crew that roams Hunter Mountain in New York every Winter . You might know Joey B from the days of the Gong & Jager Bombs at the Gig Shack or from his famous "HOW YOU DOIN" skits made famous all over the intern...

Professional Action Sports Photographer for Teton Gravity Research ( TGR ) Nic Alegre joins the podcast to talk about his crazy experiences traveling around the world and what it was like growing up out on the East End . After landing numerous cover shots for the infamous Powder Magazine, Nic gained his recognition and stoke which led him to be extremely successful in his field. Sharing his notes...

Ashley Martens is a local from The Hamptons who is finishing up school to become a holistic health coach. She joins the podcast to have insightful discussions on the balance of our lives & the choices we make everyday. We also have some refreshing discussion on the town of East Hampton and what it means for families to generate positive incomes for themselves, not just in wealth but in energy....

Professional Surfer turned Montauk Real Estate Agent - Travis Beckmann - joins the Highly Educated Podcast to discuss epic moments in the water, lifestyle choices, and what it's like to travel the world for surfing . Travis owns & operates Beckmann Surf Academy , where he teaches the lifestyle of surf culture and water safety all within a physical bootcamp to keep you in top shape. We talk...

Legendary personality & resident funny man Brian Saldivia joins us from Santa Barbara , California to talk about life as a content creator , meme lord & comedian . We discuss the party scene of Santa Barbara and what life is like there for fellow creatives who remain focused on their craft. Deltopia weekend is cool but you know what's cooler? The Arlington theatre packed out for your s...

Nathaniel Fyffe is a custom Jeweler & Goldsmith out of Denver , Colorado . Nate shares his stories and where he honed his inspiration from as a child growing up out on the East End of Long Island . Making one-of-a-kind art pieces for artists & international icons like Billie Eilish , Nate shares his process and how he creates. Balancing running a business and staying creative, Nate hopes t...

We talk to Will Angiulo , Owner of Limitless Culture & Montauk local Lennon Ficalora about the Andy Kessler Memorial Skate Contest in 2021 at the Montauk Skatepark. Limitless Culture focuses on amplifying the voices of skate communities across Long Island and beyond through events and strategic partnerships . The contest will have brackets for different age groups & also a Best Trick Conte...

Max Honerkamp 's family has owned the illustrious Stephen Talkhouse in The Hamptons for the last 37 years. We talk about life growing up inside one of New York's most intimate & unique music venues. Max, among many other things, curates bands for the Talkhouse . On the side, he owns an alcoholic canned beverage company with his sister Ruby Honerkamp , titled "Encore" which is a...

Planning an event with your friends? Looking for a private chef for the weekend? Want to hire a band for your friend's wedding? Do you need someone to curate musicians for an event? Well the wait is over because Event Curator & Talent Agent Taylor DeBenedetto from AME Events joins the podcast to talk about what it's like to be a "local farmers market for businesses and services.&#3...

We sit down with Montauk local Lennon Ficalora , the owner of Wampum in Bridgehampton to talk about all things community, cannabis, and culture. The owner of a skate & head shop and recreational cannabis farm provides quite the story. Want to know how some things work in the cannabis industry ? Interested in growing a few plants one day in your backyard? Then this is an episode you do not want...

Special Release: Bringing in Bonac local Andy Tuthill , one of the Co-Founders of the Travis Field Memorial Scholarship Fund , to talk about the annual Travis Field Memorial Softball Tournament held every summer at Terry King Ballfield in Amagansett, New York . An incredible weekend of community, love, and slow pitch small-town softball all coming together for a great cause! Donations : travisfiel...

Local East Hampton Artist , Illustrator , and Activist , Scott Bluedorn , sits down with us to discuss his journey as an artist and the positive footprints he is trying to leave in our East End community. We chat about things like the days of Neoteric in Amagansett, The Hamptons local housing crisis, creative spaces for artists, and hosting community art events. Keep yourself informed on what'...

For the sports fans out there - Ryan & Brendan Lawson from Good Lies Golf Podcast break down the 2021 NBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Suns & Milwaukee Bucks . Brendan Lawson is a sports guru and statistical hound from Cincinnati, Ohio. We discuss the road to The Finals for each team and what their weaknesses will be in this series. DraftKings and sports gamblers take notes... Listen...

Legendary Stephen Talkhouse barman Eiji Shiga comes on the Highly Educated Podcast to do some storytelling on how it all started. Bringing interesting tales from behind a Talkhouse culinary specialist to his time behind the bar serving some of America's most prominent personalities. We discuss The Hamptons nightlife scene, the local chatter, marijuana, fatherhood and so much more. #HighlyEdcua...

The launch episode for Highly Educated with Ryan Sherman. Discussing what this podcast will be about and the direction we will take as we move forward! Episodes will be published weekly!