Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply This is an unusual episode.  It covers five different topics, Third annual All-German Car Show - Oct. 15th Upcoming Podcasting 101 Course - Nov. 3 Club Management System - Software release Monica's Wedding Newcomers Expo on October 14th (live recordings) Hope you enjoy listening. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news fo...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply  In this episode we speak to Brent Cridge, the editor of Village Neighbors magazines.  We explore what the magazine's mission is and how it is growing with The Villages.  The is now a second magazine just for South of 44.  Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply  This show was recorded live, in segments during Hurricane Ian.  The storm looked like it was going to dump 2 feet of water on the Villages.  However, it turned south, only leaving us with about 6 inches of water.  You will hear my impressions as the storm passed over.  Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In seaso...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this show I interviewed Dr. Bill Bateman on the subject of Humor and Humor in Business Leadership. Sorry this show is being released a couple of days late.  Enjoy the episode and find the three jokes. Dr. Bill Bateman is an adjunct professor at Trine University. He teaches in the areas of leadership and finance. Most students call him Dr. B....

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply This is an different type of show.  It was recorded live at Lake Minona Recreation Center.  There was a large crowd, so the is so background noise. The show features many instructors, both veterans and newcomers.  they talk about what they are going to teach.  There are a few conversations with Villages residents about what courses they want to...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Alzheimer's - Is There Any Hope?, Dr. Mohammad Elamir, MD, FACP of Aviv Clinics In this show I talk with Dr. Elamir about Alzheimer's disease.  We openly discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments that have helped many patients at Aviv Clinics both here in The Villages Florida and Israel. We talked about how to recognize early symptom...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, I speak to Rick Farrar, who is an opld ham, having worked at Sam's club as their meat dept. manager for years.  Rick has a great comedic sense of humor.  He demonstrates it in both the Improvisational Theater club and Boomer Humor.  Rick shares his background and comedic sense with me in this...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this 1st Free episode, you will learn how Leigh Court's career path took her to the background and experiences that are in her new noel Rock Star. In part 2, the Bonus episode for subscribers, you will learn more about Leigh and her experiences in Malibu, CA. To hear Bonus episodes, you can subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Anchor. FM, and...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this Bonus content episode Leigh Court reads and excerpt from her newest novel "Rock Star".  In addition she tells us about the process and background of the novel's story.  A real must listen for Leigh Court fans. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In today's show, I asked Congressman Daniel Webster some tough question about why he should be re-elected to congress.  These are just some to the questions he answered. What did you do before your public service career began? Why did you go into public service? What do you want voters to know? Why is it better to re-elect a congressman as...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Larry Rodkin joins Mike for a wide ranging episode on Improv.  We talk about October 28th's "Improv - 2022" and what might be in in.  You will find the show has great audio quality and may be funny in spots. We talked about the Improv scholarships that the Improvisational Theater Club gave out to performing arts graduating senior...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this show I give listeners a quick rundown on what will be in my Podcasting 101 course at The Villages Enrichment Academy. I have created more than 300 podcasts with well over 90,000 listens or downloads since 2012.  This new course at the Enrichment acedemy is open to both Villagers and non-Villagers. You will learn the foundational skills...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this Early Release, special election show, I spoke with John Temple, about what Sumter County needs and how he will attempt to move the county forward. John is the former head to the Sumter County Republican Party, Wildwood Elementary School Principal and a lifelong Sumter resident and Republican.  He has a long list of endorsements and a st...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply John Shewchuk and I talk about tornado preparedness and the tornado that come thru The Villages in 2007.  You will learn why you need a Weather Alert radio and helmut in your safe room. Learning how to prepare is important.  We also learned about The Villages superior response and rebuilding effect. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got so...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Author Jack O'Brien talks to me about how he went about writting a novel about people in The Villages, FL.  The book is a set of positive stories that everyone should read.  Jack also talks about the process he used to self publish his book that has sold 500 copies in the first few months. Jack started his working years in radio and retire...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply  Jack O'Brien shares with us some of the things he did to sell 500 copies of his book in the first few months after publication.  Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you&apo...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In today’s show I interview Dr. Linda Succi, the Leader of All About Theater, a Villages Lifestyle club.  Linda share her background and qualifications to run a theater club. We hear about the her past products and upcoming and future shows here in The Villages. Linda won the title of Ms Florida Senior America and her is bringing the pageant to...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply  oday we talk about how does Photography become art and in the Bonus Episode we will continue on on how to turn Photography into Art and then create revenue streams.  Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssp...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Commissioner Don Wiley talks about the election coming up in August.  He tells us why he thinks he is most qualified to server another 2 years. Don talks about property taxes and the new Fire District on the ballot. This is an extremely interesting show, thus I did not cut anything out and the show runs about 35 minutes. A great listen. Village...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this show, our guest Christine Sigel talks about her experiences in the Improvisational Theater Club of the Villages.  She talks about her background and experiences. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Bus...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Today's interview is with Frank Lancione.  Frank is the Leader of two clubs her in The Villages. The first is The Civil Discourse Club-South.  Our conversation is wide ranging.  This is the short 1st episode.  The is a longer and totally different interview as a Bonus episode for subscribers. Frank talks about his book of poetry and his 10...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this show Larry Rodkin and I talk about The Villages Improvisational Theater Club.  You will hear some insider story and have a great time listening. If you want to learn even more, come to an Improv meeting at Rohan Recreation Center, the 1st four Mondays of the Month from 6:30 to 8:20 PM. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some goo...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In today's show I talk to Ellie Decker, a community activist.  She is on the Sumter County Library Board and is running for NSCCUD - which oversees water in The Villages.   This is a fast paced show with many topics of interest to Villagers. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes wi...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Ellie Decker talks about water quality. This show was recorded before the studio was ready and has lower voice quality. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this show, I talk to Jeff Wolfson, General Manager of Mercedes Benz of Gainesville in his office.  We talk about his 28 year history with Mercedes Benz and the future models over the next year or so. His participation in the All-German Car Show on October 15th, 2022.  The electric vehicles he plans on bringing.  In an unusual move they will...