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.

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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 convinci...
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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 exper...
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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 observat...
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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 mo...
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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 aroun...
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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 brai...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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...
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