Roundtable Talk

Roundtable Talk

Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.

Episodes

EP 32 / J.J. Hubal / Author, cartoonist and advocate for embracing aging with humor

May 8, 2026 • 65 mins
Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to navigate. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with bestselling author, cartoonist and former special education teacher J.J. Hubal, whose book Goodbye Old, Hello Bold uses humor and visual storytelling to explore the realities of growing older with more cur...
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EP 31 / Colin Milner / Founder of ICAA and leading voice in active aging and longevity

April 23, 2026 • 42 mins
Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, whose work has helped redefine aging as a dynamic, engaged and opportunity-filled stage of life. In their conversation, Derek and Colin explore why changing perceptions around agin...
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EP 30 / Jerry Mitchell / Tony Award-Winning Director, Choreographer & Broadway Storyteller

April 2, 2026 • 31 mins
The stage doesn't just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Jerry Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, whose Broadway credits include Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and most recently Boop and The Devil Wears Prada on London's West End. In their con...
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EP 29 / Teepa Snow / Dementia care educator and founder of Positive Approach to Care

March 12, 2026 • 57 mins
Dementia is often defined by what people lose, but a more helpful question is what abilities remain. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Teepa Snow, occupational therapist, educator and founder of Positive Approach to Care, one of the most influential voices in dementia care. Their conversation explores why fear still shapes public perceptions of dementia, how communication must adapt as brain chan...
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EP 28 / Matt Paxton / Clutter expert, former Hoarders host and advocate for compassionate life transitions

February 20, 2026 • 53 mins
Clutter isn’t about things, it’s about memory, identity and the fear of being forgotten. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Matt Paxton, nationally recognized downsizing expert and longtime host of A&E’s Hoarders, who has spent decades helping families navigate life’s toughest transitions through his company, Clutter Cleaner. Matt shares why possessions feel like proof that we mattered, how trauma...
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EP 27 / Kimberly Bonvissuto / Senior living journalist and editor shaping industry insight and dialogue

February 5, 2026 • 39 mins
The senior living industry is at an inflection point, shaped by rising demand, shifting expectations and rapid change across care, workforce and media. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek welcomes Kimberly Bonvissuto, content editor at McKnight’s Senior Living. Kimberly sits at the center of the senior living conversation, helping operators make sense of what matters now and what’s coming next. During the discuss...
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EP 26 / Season 1 Recap

January 22, 2026 • 22 mins
Season 1 of Roundtable Talk set out to challenge everything we think we know about aging and ended up reframing what’s possible across an entire lifetime. Across more than 20 conversations, Varsity’s aging and longevity podcast brought together gerontologists, policymakers, innovators, artists, journalists, and senior living leaders who are reshaping how we live, work, and contribute as we age. From public health and technology ...
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EP 25 / Dr. Kerry Burnight / America’s Gerontologist and Champion of Joyful Aging

December 17, 2025 • 53 mins
Longevity isn’t the prize if the years aren’t lived with joy, purpose and real connection. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a nationally recognized gerontologist, author of the New York Times bestselling JoySpan, and a longtime leader in aging research, policy and elder abuse prevention. They unpack why joy is deeper than situational happiness, how many strengths actually improve...
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EP 24 / Kathy Parry / Corporate energy expert helping senior living teams thrive

November 4, 2025 • 49 mins
Culture doesn’t burn out overnight, it leaks energy through small breakdowns in communication, trust, and everyday civility. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Kathy Parry, a corporate energy expert who helps senior living organizations strengthen culture, recharge teams, and reignite purpose. In their conversation, Derek and Kathy dig into the difference between morale and energy, the early warn...
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EP 23 / Brian Fried / Inventor, author and champion for lifelong creativity

October 23, 2025 • 45 mins
Inventing isn’t just for the young—or the tech-savvy. Brian Fried, accomplished inventor, author, and founder and CEO of Inventor Smart, proves that creativity and innovation can thrive at any age. With more than 15 patents and nearly 20 years of experience coaching inventors, Brian has built a career helping people turn everyday ideas into real-world success stories. In this episode of Roundtable Talk, Brian shares what inspire...
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