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Season 7 Premiere of Open Forum In The Villages: An EV Road Trip Adventure
In this premiere episode of Season 7 of Open Forum In The Villages, host Mike Roth discusses his cross-country trip from The Villages, Florida to Long Island, New York, focusing on the use of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. Mike details the challenges and benefits of using the Tesla and Mercedes-Benz charging apps, the efficiency of various charging stations, and the overall success of the trip compared to a similar journey two years ago. The episode also introduces upcoming changes for the new season, including new musical elements and the integration of more AI content. Additionally, Mike announces the launch of a second podcast, ‘Mature Adults with Donna and Mike,’ set to release in August. Finally, Mike promotes his upcoming courses on podcasting and artificial intelligence at the Enrichment Academy in The Villages, providing information on schedules and content. Listeners are invited to support the podcast financially and engage via feedback for a more interactive experience.
00:00 Welcome to Season Seven
00:55 A New Season, A New Format
01:31 The Cross-Country EV Adventure Begins
05:15 Challenges and Solutions on the Road
07:15 Family Milestones and Memorable Moments
09:12 Tesla Charging Network Insights
13:40 The Return Journey
24:32 New Podcast Announcement
25:46 Upcoming Courses and Final Thoughts
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 via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.
Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
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