Nantucket Sound

While most watched in anguish as turmoil unfolded in Ukraine on their television sets, a group of Nantucketers flew to Poland to bring them relief first-hand. Host Robert Cocuzzo speaks with three members of the Nantucket Cares team--Tom McCann, Brian Mckernan and N Magazine's own chief photographer Kit Noble--to hear what they witnessed on the ground amidst this tragic international conflict.

Kicking off the second season of Nantucket Sound, host Robert Cocuzzo does a deep dive with breakout actress Skyler Wright. Raised on Nantucket, Skyler got her start performing at the Theatre Workshop before heading off-island to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles and New York City. Ironically, it was while quarantining on Nantucket during the early days of the pandemic that Skyler landed her biggest role yet. In this candid conversation, Skyler talks about her overnight success, the bad that came with the good, and where she's planning on making her next moves. 

Come behind the scenes of N Magazine as host Rob Cocuzzo speaks with N's Director of Partnerships Emme Duncan and Nantucket Current's editor Jason Graziadei for a recap of this summer as well as a preview of the exciting plans in the works for the 20th anniversary season of the publication this coming summer.

Few people know the challenges facing year-round Nantucket residents better than the Community Foundation's Margaretta Andrews and Jeanne Miller. In an expansive conversation, Andrews and Miller share the lessons they've learned throughout the pandemic as well as the findings of a recent behavioral health assessment that illuminates critical gaps in care. 

Straight Wharf executive chef Gabriel Frasca takes us behind the scenes of one of the wildest summers in recent memory and unpacks some of the unique challenges faced by the restaurant industry. He also gives us the scoop on a new operation he and his partners are opening this coming summer.

At nineteen years old, Aaron Hale entered the Navy and became a culinary specialist for the Sixth Fleet. Cooking for three-star generals and dignitaries from around the world, the job was cushy and Hale loved it. But in the wake of the September 11th attacks, Hale's patriotism and sense of duty drove him to hang up his chef coat and don a bomb suit. He became an EOD team leader and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where he had the most dangerous job in the military: disarming roadside bombs. In 2011, Hale had just returned from leave and was being driven to a small command outpost outside of Kandahar, Afghanistan when his caravan came to an abrupt stop. What happened next--exactly ten years ago next week--changed the trajectory of Hale's life. In this riveting conversation, Aaron Hale shares his inspiring journey from military man to wounded warrior to entrepreneur. (Check out Aaron's creations at EODFudge.com and follow him on social media at @EODConfections) 

Sconset homeowner and the director of the hit Netflix limited series This Is a Robbery, Colin Barnicle takes host Robert Cocuzzo behind the scenes of one of the most famous unsolved crimes, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.  

Bestselling phenom Elin Hilderbrand checked in with host Robert Cocuzzo for a sprawling conversation about her literary life. From dishing details about her latest book, to revealing the pros and cons of being the “Queen of the Beach Read,” to explaining her recent decision to retire from her uber-successful book series in 2024, Elin leaves little left unsaid between the lines.

Cisco Brewers co-founder and master distiller Randy Hudson drops by the Nantucket Sound studio to discuss beer, whiskey and what intoxicating passions are pulling at his heart strings now. 

In the latest edition of Nantucket Sound, Robert Cocuzzo chats with internationally renowned photographer David Yarrow during his recent visit to the island where he shows his work at the Samuel Owen Gallery.