Send us a text Understanding Dementia: A Conversation with Sue Ryan In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Sue Ryan, a change strategist, speaker, author, executive coach, and long-time caregiver with 40 years of experience. They discuss various aspects of dementia care, including early diagn…

Send us a text Emmy Winner Tom Bramel on Revitalizing Classical Music for New Audiences In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Emmy-winning classical music composer Tom Bramel. Tom discusses his journey from a shy clarinet player to a renowned composer, sharing anecdotes from his career, including com…

Send us a text Exploring Wildwood Vineyard and Events with Keisha Doak In this episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Keisha Doak, co-owner of Wildwood Vineyard and Events. Keisha shares her journey from owning a restaurant to managing a winery with her husband Philip in Wildwood. They discuss the vineyard's locat…

Send us a text Insights into Cosmetic Surgery with Barbara Quick In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth talks with Barbara Jean Quick about her extensive career in cosmetic surgery as a nurse anesthetist. They discuss the differences between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, the distinction between cosmetic…

Send us a text Protecting Seniors in The Villages: Insights from Larry Moran on Fraud and Scams In this episode of 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Larry Moran, a retired wealth advisor and manager of the Brownwood Wildwood division of Seniors vs. Crime. They discuss Larry's journey, the work done by Seniors vs. Crim…

Send us a text Exploring Entertainment Ventures in The Villages: A Talk with Luanne Hunt and Jim Bellacera In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Luanne Hunt and Jim Bellacera about their backgrounds and their new theater venture at the Grand Oaks Resort. Luanne shares her extensive experience in the ent…

Send us a text Caregiving Challenges and Solutions in The Villages: An Open Forum in The Villages Florida Exclusive Interview PBS Film Maker Chris Durrance In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Chris Durance, a film producer with extensive experience in caregiving-related projects. They discuss Chris'…

Send us a text This is a weekly podcast called "OPEN FORUM IN THE VILLAGES". The show will have a new episode every Friday at 9 AM. This show is a trailer for the series. Each show will run from 15 - 30 minutes. Support the show Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 …

Send us a text In this episode of the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Christine Morris Campbell, an author and long-time resident. The episode delves into her background, from her origins in Yorkshire, England, and her education at the University of London, to her adventurous life that brought her to the United States…

Send us a text They say the best tales come from the heart, and mine is no exception. Settle in as I, Mike Roth, trade the interviewer's mic for the hot seat, with Wayne Richard leading the charge. From my humble beginnings in Far Rockaway to the vibrant pulse of Miami, I unravel the threads of my family tapestry, complete with the legacy of my fat…

Send us a text The Sound of Scotland in Florida: John Mistler on Bagpipe Culture In this episode of the Open Forum podcast based in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth shines a spotlight on local clubs and noteworthy residents. The featured guest is John Misler, an instructor for the bagpipe band known as 'The Sounds of Scotland Pipes and Drums.'…

Send us a text Depression Glass and Beyond: Barbara Quick's eBay Success Discovering eBay Selling: An Interview with Barbara Quick In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Barbara Quick, a long-term resident and avid depression glass collector. Barbara shares her journey from a nurse anesthetist to an eB…

Send us a text Awaken Your Inner Healer: Tips for Staying Healthy in a Toxic World In this installment of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth discusses the concept of 'Awakening Your Hidden Healer' with Peg Harvey. Peg shares her incredible journey from being diagnosed with incurable stage 4 cancer to becoming cancer-free through or…

Send us a text Deep Dive into Historical Fiction with Bobbie Calhoun In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth explores the vibrant lives of Villages residents, with a spotlight on guest Bobbie Calhoun. Bobbie, a passionate playwright and debut novelist, shares her journey into writing her historical fiction novel, 'F…

Send us a text Exploring the Musical Journey and Life Lessons of Genice Shaw In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth converses with Genice Shaw, a former concert pianist, composer, and music teacher for children with special needs. Genice shares her musical beginnings, her diverse academic and professional journey, an…

Send us a text Behind the Mic: Insights from Podcasting 101 Graduates Mike Roth hosts the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, where he discusses local happenings with residents and leaders. In this episode, Mike speaks with Mark Christopher, a recent student from the Podcasting 101 class, about his experiences both in podcasting and his background…

Send us a text Behind the Scenes: The Making of 'Bad Senator' During a Special Q&A In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth introduces the podcast's mission to provide knowledge and inspiration about The Villages community. The episode features a special segment on the movie 'Bad Senator,' directed by Chad Richardson…

Send us a text Cooking for One in The Villages: Insights from Nutritionist Ricky McKenna In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth delves into cooking and nutrition for seniors with special guest Ricky McKenna. Ricky, a certified nutritionist and chef, emphasizes the importance of cooking for oneself, even when single…

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Send us a text Chronicles of Cancer: From Diagnosis to Hope with Michael Summers The author reflects on the process of writing their book, emphasizing how their journey involved solving problems and quickly understanding new areas they were unfamiliar with. This combination of skills led them to their current position Support the show Open Forum in…

Send us a text Exploring the World of Hypnosis with Heather McFall In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Mike Roth interviews Heather McFall, a hypnotist from Lake Hypnosis in Lady Lake. Heather shares her journey into hypnosis, which started in 2003 as a psych major disillusioned with mainstream talk therapy. She discusses the benefits an…

Send us a text Medicare Options and Heart Health in The Villages In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Jim Bodenner, the president of the National Retiree Legislative Network. They explore the differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and traditional Medicare, the significant issues surrounding Advanta…

Send us a text Insightful Conversations with Author Jennifer Perkins In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth welcomes author Jennifer Perkins to discuss her journey as a writer and her experiences living in The Villages. Jennifer shares insights into her career, starting with her brief stint as a kindergarten teache…

Send us a text Exploring Artistic Journeys: Carolee Owen In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth delves into the rich artistic journey of Carolee Owen. Starting with her early days in Baltimore, where her drawing talent set her apart, Carolee shares her evolution from an illustrator to a writer. She discus…

Send us a text Exploring The Villages: Insights from Podfest 2025 In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth introduces his passion project podcast, highlighting its aim to bring knowledge and inspiration to its audience. Recorded at Podfest 2025, the episode features discussions on various topics including the misconcep…

Send us a text Exploring Community and Wellness in The Villages, Florida In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth introduces this listener-supported podcast dedicated to sharing insights and stories from The Villages community. Mike starts with an interview at a local car show with Gary King, owner of All German Moto…

Send us a text Exploring Improv and Unique Experiences with Dennis Upton In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth chats with Dennis Upton about his extensive 23-year journey in improv. Dennis shares how he transitioned from teaching to improv through an adult education class and his continued engagement after moving to…

Send us a text Exploring The Villages: Magic, Mental-ism , and Classic Cars with David Himelrick In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews David Himelrick, a resident of The Villages and former college professor with an intriguing background in horticulture, magic, mental-ism, and psychic entertainment. Dav…

Send us a text Affordable Prescription Solutions with Visory Health In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth introduces Alexandra Robertson, Senior Vice President of Growth at Visory Health. Alexandra discusses the company's efforts to reduce prescription costs through their innovative discount card. The podcast emph…

Send us a text Plumbing Insights and Community Contributions in The Villages In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth talks with Tim Herndon and Keith Brendel from Tim Herndon Plumbing. They discuss the company's 13-year history, their focus on honest service, and their approach to common plumbing problems such a…

Send us a text The Benefits of Plant-Based Foods - Tweet Coleman & Malia Walsh Exploring the Healthy Delights of Leahi Health in The Villages In this episode of the Open Forum, host Mike Roth welcomes Tweet Coleman and Malia Walsh to discuss the opening of Leahi Health, a new plant-based restaurant in The Villages, Florida. The restaurant, inspired…

Send us a text Village Life & Design with Janine Evans Enhancing Village Homes with Janine Evans: Interior Design Insights and Community Events In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Janine Evans, a seasoned interior decorator with over 25 years of experience. Janine discusses her journey from …

Send us a text Discovering The Villages: Community Insights and Inspiration In this episode of the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth introduces his passion project aimed at providing listeners with knowledge and inspiration about the community. Mike interviews Frank Lancione, a 10-year resident of The Villages, who shares …

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Exploring the Stories and Inspirations of Jeanne Rogers In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Jeanne Rogers, an author with a fascinating background. Jeanne shares her journey from studying European history to becoming an expert i…

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Exploring Literary Pursuits in The Villages: A Conversation with Larry Martin In this episode of the Open Forum In The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth engages in an in-depth conversation with Larry Martin, a retired pulmonary medicine physician turned prolific autho…

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Exploring Creativity, Community, & Resilience: Interview with Author Mark Newhouse In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth introduces the season and encourages listener support. Mike welcomes guest Mark Newhouse, an author with a pas…

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Exploring Community Insights and Author Experiences in The Villages In this episode of the 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth introduces the Season 6 premiere by discussing the show's focus on community leaders and events in The Villages, Florida. M…

Send us a text Healthy Living and Expert Tips for Senior Fitness with Joe Kasper In this enlightening episode of the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth converses with Joe Kasper, an acclaimed exercise physiologist, about the critical elements of nutrition, exercise, and preventive care for seniors. Joe underscores the impor…

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Innovations and Realities in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles - Part 2 of 2 In this multifaceted episode of the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida podcast, hosted by Mike Roth and Peter Bernard, the discussion navigates through the present and future landscape of electric an…

Send us a text Supporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support The Future of Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities In this episode of the 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida' podcast, hosts Mike Roth and Peter Bernard explore the current state and future potential of electric vehicles (EVs) in America. Discussing challenges su…

Send us a text Become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Thrill The Villages: Dance Troupe's Journey and Community Impact In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages Florida podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Bonnie Stein, the founder of the Thrill The Villages dance troupe. Bonnie discusses the origins and growth of the trou…

Send us a text Donna Hoover's Journey: From Media to Music & Memoirs In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Donna Hoover, a multifaceted member of the community. They discuss her involvement in the Improvisational Theater Club, her past in print advertising and television production, her musi…

Send us a text Become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support Exploring Lifelong Learning and Laughter with Jeanne Engle - Open Forum in The Villages In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth chats with Jeanne Engle, a vibrant member of The Villages community with diverse professional exper…

Send us a text Welcome to the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, hosted by Mike Roth. This episode dives into the community-driven efforts of Honor Flight with guest Duane Roemmich, a retired sales and marketing executive and key figure in the Honor Flight network. The discussion covers the origins of Honor Flight, founded by Earl Morri…

Send us a text Become a Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/support This episode features Mandy Harlan, who shares her journey using cannabis to manage Crohn's disease and her subsequent involvement in the cannabis industry. The discussion covers the benefits and mechanisms of medical cannabis, its legal status in Florida, and the ongoing…

Send us a text Support the SHOW Open Forum in The Villages, Florida - Season 6 Premiere with Hot Chicks with Tattoos, Not In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth introduces Season 6 and welcomes Kathy Loving, Janet Broadus, and Rebecca Zelenin from the 'Hot Chicks with Tattoos, Not' lifestyle club. They …

Send us a text Ken Van Camp: Training Humans with Keke's Tales In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Ken Van Camp, a freelance writer, voiceover artist, and author. Ken discusses his move to The Villages in 2020, his involvement in local writing clubs, and his blog and book inspired by his dog…

Send us a text In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Dean Corbett, an accomplished actor and teacher. Dean shares his fascinating journey from studying engineering to becoming an actor, his experiences learning under renowned instructors in New York, and anecdotes featuring famous personalities like Barbr…

Send us a text **Episode Overview:** In this episode, host Mike Roth welcomes Frank Sole, a seasoned swim coach with over 25 years of experience, to discuss his journey, coaching philosophies, and experiences living in The Villages, Florida. **Episode Highlights:** 1. **Introduction:** - Mike introduces the podcast and appeals for listener support …

Send us a text The Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, hosted by Mike Roth, focuses on discussing community events, leadership, and insights from local residents. The episode highlights Mr. Clean Car Wash, featuring an in-depth interview with Chandler Jackson, the General Manager, who explains their services, technology, and community invo…