Open Forum in The Villages, Florida
This weekly podcast will cover in detail, people, clubs and activities here in The Villages, Florida. Each show will run 10-30 minutes. Become a Supporter of this show for $3/month. Supporters will have access to all episodes. Our newest Supporters will get a Shout-out during a show.
Episodes
208 episodes
Engines and Elegance: The Exotic Car Club Story
Passion for Cars: Greg Panjian's Journey and the Exotic Car Club of The VillagesIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth sits down with Greg Panjian, founder of the newly formed Exotic Car Club of Th...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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28:30
Rising After Cancer: A Journey with Lisa Ellis
Rising After Cancer: A Journey with Lisa EllisOvercoming Cancer: Lisa Ellis on Resilience and RecoveryIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Lisa Ellis, an author, entrepreneur,...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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29:24
A Christmas Bonus - T'was the Night Before Christmas in The Villages
A reading I had to do just for you.As a BONUS - short recap of Christmas Tuba Concert:Watch the 2025 Tuba Concert in The Villages at The Tracy
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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4:51
Exploring Breakthroughs in Alzheimer's Treatment with Dr. Missling, CEO of Anavex Corp.
Exploring Alzheimer's Treatment and Prevention with Dr. Christopher MisslingIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Christopher Missling, President and CEO of Anavex Life Sciences. They discus...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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18:11
Advanced Skin Care and Cancer Detection with Dr. Tyler Long
Advanced Skin Care and Cancer Detection with Dr. Tyler LongIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Tyler Long, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Spot Doc. Dr. Long discuss...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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29:14
Winning Strategies for Cruise Ship Gambling with Kay Branson
Winning Strategies for Cruise Ship Gambling with Kay BransonIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth welcomes retired marketing executive Kay Branson. Kay shares her extensive experience and strat...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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30:29
The Legal Landscape of Florida: A Conversation with Judge Takac
The Legal Landscape of Florida: A Conversation with Judge TakacJudge Michael Takac: Insights from the Bench in The VillagesIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth sits down with Judge Michael Takac of...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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27:09
Exploring the 2026 Maker Faire Orlando: A Journey Beyond The Villages
Exploring the Maker's Fair in OrlandoWelcome to Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages Florida, hosted by Mike Roth. In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent experience at the Maker's Fair in Orlando, Florida. He discusse...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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18:19
A Tale of Two Ships and Planes
A Tale of Two Ships and a Plane - An Adventure Across Barcelona, Marseilles, and BeyondIn this solo episode of Season 7 of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, Mike Roth shares an in-depth recount of his recent vacation travels. The tri...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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28:50
Season 7 Rebroadcast: Jim Bodenner on Out of Pocket Costs & & Eating Healthy
Understanding Out-of-Pocket Costs & Eating HealthyMedicare and Heart Health: Navigating Options and Personal ExperiencesIn this episode, Mike Roth interviews Jim Bodenner about the intricacies of Medicare, focusing on...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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24:47
Inside Dementia Care: Debbie Selsavage Shares Her Mission
Inside Dementia Care: Debbie Selsavage Shares Her MissionNavigating Dementia with Debbie Selsavage: Guidance and SupportIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Debbie Selsava...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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29:17
Navigating CLL - Albie Suozzi's Journey S7
Navigating CLL - Albie Suozzi's Journey S7 In this episode of Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Albi Swazi about his experience with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Albi share...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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21:01
Creative Journeys and Life Lessons with Donna Hoover -S7 format
Donna Hoover: A Creative Journey from TV to The VillagesIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Donna Hoover, a resident of The Villages with an extensive background in print advertisin...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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27:11
Healthy Horizons: Leahi Health's Fresh Start in The Villages
Healthy Horizons: Leahi Health's Fresh Start in The VillagesLeahi Health: Bringing Hawaiian Vegan Cuisine to The VillagesIn this episode of Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with T...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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28:46
Beating Cancer Wholistically - Peg Harvey
The Power of Holistic Healing: Peg Harvey's JourneyIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages Podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Peg Harvey, former Director of Education at the San Diego Zoo and survivor of stage four cancer. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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24:14
Home and Heart: The Importance of Aging in Place
Geriatric Care and the Significance of Aging in PlaceIn this episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Mike Roth interviews Dr. Seetha Bhagavatula, a geriatrician, discussing her experiences and expertise in caring for people with Alzheimer...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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24:13
New Way to Navigating Dementia Care with Dr. Daniel Lesley
New Way to Navigating Dementia Care with Dr. Daniel LesleyNavigating Dementia Care with Dr. Daniel LeslieIn this episode of Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages of Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Daniel Leslie...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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25:51
AI and Robotics Insights with Emil Beloglavec
AI and Robotics Insights with Emil BeloglavecIn the latest episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth converses with Emil Beloglavec, a retired computer and AI expert with extensive experience in robotics. The...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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27:42
Unmasking the Pandemic's Impact: A Conversation with Tom Beckett Kane
Analyzing the COVID-19 Pandemic: In Conversation with Author Tom Beckett KaneIn this episode of Season Seven of 'Open Forum in the Villages,' host Mike Roth interviews author Tom Beckett Kane about his debut book, 'The Reckoning:...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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27:05
The Villages Insights with Steven Hoover: Landscaping & Lifestyle
The Villages Insights with Steven Hoover: Landscaping & LifestyleExploring Solar & Landscaping in The Villages with Steven HooverIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth talks with S...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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27:35
Improv Journeys: A Chat with John Warriner
Exploring Improv and Community in The Villages - Featuring John WarrinerIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages of Florida, host Mike Roth is joined by John Warriner, a new resident with over 10 years of improv experience. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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22:41
Dr. Martinez-Cruz Talks Innovative Medical Practices and Weight Loss
Dr. Martinez-Cruz Talks Innovative Medical Practices and Weight LossIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Bayoan Martinez-Cruz about his unique medical practice in The Villages, Florida. The...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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32:28
Improv Adventures in The Villages: Mike Roth and John Bawol
During season seven of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews John Bawol, a new member of the local improvisational theater club. John discusses his diverse career in the electronics industry and emergency services bef...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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30:43
Exploring GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss with Dr. G and Peter Bernard
Exploring GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss with Dr. G and Peter BernardThe latest episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, hosted by Mike Roth, features Dr. Gerard Acloque, Jr., MD, and Peter Bernard discussing the benefits and...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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40:13
Exploring The Villages: Health, Improv, and Innovation S7,#2
Exploring The Villages: Health, Improv, and Innovation S7, #2Season 7 Kickoff: Clubs, Health Insights, Improv, and Tech UpdatesWelcome to the second episode of Season 7 of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, hosted by Mik...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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21:48
