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 42 / Joe Lanzisero / Former Disney Imagineer and expert in human-centered experiential design

August 13, 2026 • 62 mins
Great design shapes how people feel, connect and experience the world around them. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Joe Lanzisero, a former Disney Imagineer who spent more than three decades creating immersive, story-driven experiences and now applies the principles of human-centered design to healthcare, business and everyday life. In their conversation, Derek and Joe explore what Disney ta...
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EP 41 / Lisa McCracken / Senior living researcher and expert on industry trends

August 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Data tells a much bigger story than occupancy rates alone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), to discuss the trends shaping the future of senior living. Lisa explores why demand is outpacing supply, why demographics alone won't guarantee success and how providers can use data to bet...
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EP 40 / Ginna Baik / AgeTech strategist and champion for aging innovation

July 29, 2026 • 56 mins
Technology has become an essential part of everyday life for older adults, yet many organizations still underestimate how comfortable they are using it. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with AgeTech strategist Ginna Baik about how technology is reshaping the future of aging and senior living. Ginna discusses why today's older adults are more tech-savvy than many assume, how senior living providers can crea...
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EP 39 / Dr. Allison Alford / Researcher, author and expert on family caregiving

July 21, 2026 • 59 mins
The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr. Allison Alford, Baylor University professor, researcher and author of Good Daughtering, about the often invisible emotional, mental and logistical work adult daughters perform to keep families connected. Together, they explore the concept of "daughtering," why so much of women's...
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EP 38 / Chris Ballard / Author of The Plunge and expert on resilience & healthy aging

July 16, 2026 • 40 mins
Growth doesn't stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Chris Ballard to discuss his new book, The Plunge, and what cold-water immersion can teach us about resilience, health and aging. Chris explores the science behind cold plunging, why swimming is one of the best lifelong activiti...
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EP 37 / Brad Breeding / Founder of myLifeSite and senior living consumer advocate

July 10, 2026 • 51 mins
Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad Breeding, founder of MyLifeSite, author of Your Best Path Forward and a nationally recognized expert on helping older adults and their families navigate senior living decisions. Brad shares why so many families struggle to compare community options, the questions people shou...
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EP 36 / Sari Botton / Founder of Oldster and advocate for rethinking aging

July 6, 2026 • 37 mins
Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with writer, editor and Oldster founder Sari Botton to explore why growing older is a lifelong experience. Through her writing and community, Botton is helping reshape the conversation around aging by bringing together perspectives from every generation. In the...
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EP 35 / Kathy Stokes & Matt Mizenko / Leaders in fraud prevention and scam protection

June 2, 2026 • 48 mins
Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP, and Matt Mizenko, general manager of Nomorobo, about how consumers can stay one step ahead. Together, they discuss why scammers prey on emotion, how AI is making fraud more convincing...
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EP 34 / Stuart Malina / Conductor, arts advocate and champion for the power of live music

May 28, 2026 • 61 mins
Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Stuart Malina, longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Tony Award-winning orchestrator. In their conversation, Derek and Stuart discuss why music often resonates more deeply as we age, how live concerts create powerful shared experie...
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EP 33 / Steve Moran / Senior living thought leader and outspoken voice on aging, culture and innovation

May 21, 2026 • 50 mins
The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the resident experience itself. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Steve Moran, founder and publisher of Senior Living Foresight, one of the industry’s most influential media platforms. Known for his candid commentary and sharp observatio...
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