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Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 discusses her fir...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 misconceptions about...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 Motor...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 The Villag...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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. Da...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 su...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 by the...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 Dallas...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 an engaging...

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Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 author. Larry sh...

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Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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, Florid...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 importance of a...

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Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 suc...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 troupe, fr...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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,...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 experi...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 Morris...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 debat...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 cl...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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, Keke...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 Barbra Streisand...