Out East Vibes

On this super-delayed episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast, we sat down with Gabe Snow, Kristina Centenari and Julie "Jaws" Nelson to talk about the future of fitness in the post-pandemic era. As three of NYC's most sought-after personal trainers and instructors, Gabe Kristina and Jaws had plenty of insight into what gyms, group fitness classes, at-home personal training, apps, and other forms of fitness would look like as we move through what's hopefully the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more, check out the episode page on our website at: https://duneroadlifestyle.com/ep-12-the-future-of-fitness-post-pandemic/

If you're a fan of Million Dollar Beach House, this is one episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast you just can't miss.

THE J.B. ANDREASSI HIGHLIGHT REEL:

1. Notes on the current state of the Hamptons RE market.

2. The sickest home office in the Hamptons.

3. Is JB the greatest defensive back ever to play on Long Island?

4. What's next for Million Dollar Beach House.

5. Cracking the "Jimmy" code.

6. Is Montauk a part of "the Hamptons?" We settle it.

7. The madness of Montauk real estate.

8. Long live Neptunes, and the heyday of Hamptons partying.

9. Hamptons donut wars.

10. Where to find the best lobster roll in the Hamptons.

Want more JB Andreassi? Sure you do. Check out his Insta, and hit him up via e-mail to snag that next million dollar beach house.

WHY YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS

1. Kate's high school fashion rebellion.

2. Conquering the world, no coffee needed.

3. Branding with authenticity, and engaging consumers.

3. Think you know the Hamptons? Not til you hear Kate's selects.

4. We invented a new word together. Really.

5. Tempting fate while on safari.

6. Stories from partying out east, obvi.

7. Kate's Montauk secret. (It's cooler than Surf Lodge.)

8. Kate's not-so-secret surf spot.

9. Kate blows up our secret spot.

10. Kate's athleisure line with Phat Buddha.

Want more Kate Sands? Sure you do. Check out her Insta, or her blog, Honestly Kate.

Producing the fun that's had during summers out east is a hard job, and no one knows that better than Ms. Raya O'Neal. From growing up out east to holding a variety of roles at The Surf Lodge, Raya's a true behind-the-scenes mover and shaker in Montauk, East Hampton and beyond. And with bylines on the likes of Guest of a Guest and Coveteur, you can bet she's got a story or two to tell...

Now leading her own agency, Rayality Works, and helping out various businesses go from launch to success, Raya's quickly becoming one to watch not only in the Hamptons, but nationwide.

And on a collateral track, Raya's been a leader in key supporter of movements to raise awareness of racial justice and social justice issues on the east end and beyond.

We dive deep on the above topics and more on this episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast. If you're truly interested in the Hamptons scene, this episode is one you just can't afford to miss.

Want more Raya O'Neal? Hit her up on Instagram @therealrayality or Twitter @lanadelrayaa.

From singing Broadway showtunes to finding the latest in fashion and style, Sophie & Charlotte Bickley crush it all on this episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast. Starting with their blog / shared-Insta @yin2myyang, the girls highlight and showcase the ways in which their individual styles compare and contrast. They, of course, maintain extremely follow-worthy separate accounts too (@sophbicks / @chbickley), and on this episode we dig deep to find out exactly what unites and what divides the two chic sisters.

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes with their dogs? Want to know more about "momager?" Ever hear the girls sing along to Broadway? (Spoiler alert: they're good.) Listen to this episode for all that and more.

Note: We recorded this episode back in July 2020, but due to intervening events on our end, are releasing it now, in January 2021. Some of the info may have changed, so follow Sophie & Charlotte Bickley on Insta for the latest.

Jesse Bongiovi is a man on a mission. From his gut-check days as a walk-on player for the Notre Dame football team, Jesse's no-nonsense focus on hard work and dedication are a far cry from what we expected. After all, we knew we were sitting down with a guy who can also be described as "Bon Jovi's son." (Yes, that Bon Jovi.)

However, we at Dune Road Lifestyle know what it's like to be judged by who your parents are, which is why our conversation focused less on the rock star dad and more on the business star son.

Jesse Bongiovi co-founded the rosé brand Hampton Water with his college roommate in 2018. In the short number of years since, the brand has seen a meteoric rise in awareness and prestige, earning a 90-point rating from Wine Spectator among a number of other awards. And while it's easy to assume that the brand owes its success to the backing of one of America's most beloved celebrities, the truth is an entirely different story.

On this episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast, you'll hear stories of long days on the road, visiting customers from the east coast to west and everywhere in between. There's lessons in bootstrap marketing, creative design, hilarious anecdotes, and, of course, a discussion of Jesse's fave Hamptons spots.

And, of course, here's where you can find more Jesse Bongiovi...

SELECT LINKS & MENTIONS

Notre Dame v. UMass - September 26, 2016

Rudy

Bob Diaco

Woodway Machines

Hotels Tonight

Miami Food & Wine

The Hampton Water Launch Party

Versace Mansion

Extra

Jesse's Dad

Wine Spectator

Gerard Bertrand

Hampton Water's IG TV

WOPU Nation

Jocko Willink

Leadership Strategy and Tactics

Hampton Water Tik Tok

It's easy to write off models and actors as pretty faces with not a lot behind them. But if that's what you think about Luke Gulbranson, you couldn't be more wrong. On this episode of The Out East Vibes Podcast, we sit down with the man himself to see just what makes him tick, how he got to where he's at today, what's next on the horizon, and more.

Of course, on this podcast, we've got a rep. for digging deep and unearthing facts about our guests that only few people know, and that's no exception here. For example, how many of you out there know what Luke majored in in college? If you've got this impression of him as a typical hockey jock, the answer is going to shock / impress you.

But moreover, this being a Hamptons-focused podcast, we couldn't help but get into the surprising parallels between life out east and life in rural Minnesota (yes, there are parallels there...) and there may just be some video content of a motorcycle ride through Montauk possibly coming to you Summer 2021.

Beyond all that, if there's one good reason to listen to this ep., it's the story of a guy who just sets his sights on goals and does anything and everything he can to achieve them. It's a story of grit, ambition, and a willingness to do the work, day in and day out. If you're feeling in any way down about the future, this is the one thing you just absolutely need to hear.

00:39 - Intro

01:04 - Dogs Being Dogs

01:38 - Charity Work With Animals

03:48 - Lake House Vibes

04:02 - Hockey, Obviously

07:50 - Similarities Between The Hamptons & Minnesota (Yes, Those Exist...)

11:51 - The Dichotomy Of Luke

16:00 - Luke's High School Dating Career

17:30 - High School Shenanigans

18:45 - Football, Less Obviously

19:30 - Randy Moss Or Cris Carter?

20:30 - Luke Gulbranson Explains Curling

24:07 - The Importance Of Fast Ice

25:45 - Luke's College Studies

28:30 - Science Doesn't Lie

31:43 - Redoing Floors & Other Home Reno Fun

36:15 - The Birth Of A Business (Making Jewelry & More)

39:56 - Maple Syrup?!

42:35 - That Modeling Life

46:02 - Being Blindfolded And Serenaded

47:20 - The Bud Light Lime Connection

50:05 - How Long Does It Take YOU To Drink A Guinness?

51:05 - Motorcycles, Obviously

53:35 - Carbs, Dieting & Getting After It

54:30 - Cliff Diving In Minnesota?

57:00 - Diving Deep Into Film & TV Projects

01:03:00 - Attack Of The Pears

01:04:26 - Lessons In Entrepreneurship

01:06:18 - Get Luke's Stuff! (Where To Find R. Co. Online)

01:07:46 - Grace & Gratitude

And big shoutout to photog JT Guthrie on the original image behind the cover art for this episode.

Unless you live under a rock (or off Instagram), you've heard of Australian-born, Montauk-based DJ / model / dadfluencer Oli Benz. From his legendary sets at The Surf Lodge to his face gracing the pages of your favorite glossy, Oli has been a tastemaker and trendsetter since he first landed on our shores from his native Oz.

But now, for the first time ever, Oli has released a solo track that we, frankly, just cannot get enough of. Entitled "Rhythm Romance" and named after his / his wife (Sasha Benz)'s firstborn, the song, and its accompanying disco edit, have been tearing up the charts on Spotify and elsewhere.

Oli took time out of his busy summer schedule to sit down and chat with us about his early days as a teen in Noosa Heads and Bondi Beach, the amazing story of how he met his wife, their move to NYC, and so much more. If you're feeling nostalgic for the mid 2000s NYC club scene, or want to hear about the best ways to enjoy Montauk, this episode with Oli Benz is one you just can't afford to miss.

01:19 - The Debut Of Rhythm Romance

04:00 - You Won't Believe What Instrument Oli First Picked Up

07:42 - Have You Ever Heard Of The Roscoe Boys?

10:55 - From Music To Fashion

14:19 - The Incredible "How They Met" Story (It Gives Us Chills Every Time...)

17:43 - The Early Days In NYC: Models, Parties, Madness

23:14 - Always Keep Good Music On Your Phone (You Might Need To DJ...)

31:20 - Playing The Long Game

42:55 - The Style Game Of Oli Benz

46:24 - Making The Move To Montauk

51:15 - Is Montauk Our Version Of Noosa Heads, Australia?

52:40 - The Legend Of Betty's Burgers

54:51 - Oli's Montauk Selects

59:30 - How To Dad Without A Dad Bod

59:36 - Braving The Waves

In what is definitely one of our best interviews to-date, we caught with Nicole Stillings, a/k/a DJ Nicole Rosé, to talk about life, entrepreneurship in 2020, staying sane in quarantine, style, fashion, and of course, music. If you know of DJ Rosé, you know how brilliant and absolutely hilarious her takes on issues are, and her time chatting with us for sure does not disappoint. On everything from her adorable dog Disco to starting her new headphone company, Rosé Rockers, Nicole gives us the insightful and humorous content we both need and deserve.

00:53 - Hey Nicole!

01:52 - Skrrrrt! COVID forcing a change of plans.

05:06 - Giving birth...to the sup, babe? podcast.

09:46 - The truth about Oreos.

11:16 - Nicole Rose Stillings can't ride a bike.

11:38 - DJ Rosé helps people get rid of their cars (sort of).

14:04 - DJ Rosé makes her way out east.

15:38 - The true meaning of "Out East Vibes."

18:43 - HamptonsLive! hosted by @supbabepod.

21:25 - Start your own podcast...today.

22:29 - DJ Rosé can kick your ass. Fact.

23:30 - Fashion from her college days, in Nicole's own words.

24:38 - You'll NEVER guess what DJ Rosé is allergic to.

27:50 - Listen to this and never eat all-you-can-eat sushi again.

29:00 - Get you a girl who loves steak more than you do, fellas.

30:45 - At-home fitness & yoga.

32:10 - Nicole's family's cat has some heavy art-world street cred.

33:30 - The "incident."

35:55 - Being a #girlboss entrepreneur with Rosé Rockers.

39:30 - The evolution of DJ Rosé's gear, and some pretty rad past events.

43:39 - DJing under wild circumstances.

44:30 - That NYC Party Life.

47:26 - Meeting "notables."

49:20 - More DJing in the wild.

51:00 - The world's best rosé, according to DJ Rosé.

53:30 - Champagne blackouts are a real thing.

54:39 - Skincare & makeup!

56:00 - BREAKING NEWS: DJ Rosé is NOT cutting her hair!

58:09 - Welcome to your thirties. Your body now hates you.

59:09 - The entrepreneurial mindset and finding the good.

01:00:04 - Music, obvi.

01:05:58 - DJ Gear x Bags, new Insta account launching soon?

01:07:00 - Thanks!

Shopping in stores might not be your move of choice right now, and we respect that. But not shopping at all? Get. Real. (We know you better than that.) Which is why we're super psyched to host Susan Sandler on our podcast. Susan is the founder and CEO of PopUpSummer!, a company dedicated to setting up just the sort of virtual shopping experience with up-and-coming / indie brands that is just so perfect for these COVID-affected times.

On Saturday, July 18th, 2020, you'll be able to virtually participate in a shopping event called HamptonsLive! via, of course, Instagram Live. The event, produced by PopUpSummer! and hosted by our homie DJ Nicole Rosé via her @supbabepod IG, features some amazing brands / products that are must-haves for Summer 2020.

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Susan to talk about how she got started producing pop-up shopping events, the future of branding (hint: focus on authenticity), the HamptonsLive! event, and, of course, her Hamptons faves.

01:00 – Introducing Susan!

02:43 – The future of fashion post-2020

06:30 – Storytelling, digital presence & the importance of authenticity

07:37 – HamptonsLive!

13:29 – Susan gets out east

15:29 – Nightlife in the Hamptons over the years

17:20 – Susan's Hamptons faves

18:35 – Event space and decorative planning

20:31 – HamptonsLive!'s philanthropic component

22:43 – VIP tickets (pro-tip: must have)

23:46 – Hiking in the Hamptons