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Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

Bridge the Gap Network
Senior Living
Senior Housing
Covid-19
Senior Living Industry
Value-Based Care
Community Engagement
Employee Retention
Artificial Intelligence
Technology In Senior Living
Technology
Active Adult
Wellness
Senior Care
Operational Efficiency
Middle Market
Technology Integration
NIC MAP
Capital Investment
Market Trends
Caregivers

Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when unprecedented senior demographics collide with an increasingly active transactions market? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas McCurdy and Josh Crisp talk with Kyle Gardner about the growing flow of capital into senior housing ... more

Senior housing is entering a pivotal moment. Occupancy has recovered to more than 90% across much of the industry; new capital is increasingly looking at senior housing as an attractive asset class; and a prolonged lack of new construction is creatin... more

Senior housing investment is entering a period of renewed activity, particularly in the middle market. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas sits down with Will Childs of Senior Housing Services to discuss the forces shaping senior housing transac... more

The senior housing industry is entering a defining period as the first baby boomers reach age 80 in 2026, but the industry's ability to add new supply is moving in the opposite direction. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Kyle Gardner, COO at NIC MA... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Gardner
Senior housing industry professional discussing investment and demographic demand
NIC MAP
Episode: The $1 Trillion Senior Housing Investment Opportunity | Kyle Gardner
Will Childs
Senior housing investment specialist, Senior Housing Services
Senior Housing Services
Episode: The Hidden Opportunities in the Senior Housing Middle Market | Will Childs
Jessie Lucci
Representative, Allie Health
Allie Health
Episode: Who Will Do the Work? AI, Robots & Senior Living’s Future | Signal Debut Pt. 2
Tana Gall
CEO, Merrill Senior Living
Merrill Senior Living
Episode: Why Culture Is the Competitive Advantage in Senior Living | Tana Gall
Daymond John
Entrepreneur and keynote speaker, known for leadership and branding insights
Shark Tank / FUBU
Episode: How Senior Housing Is Preparing for the Next Generation of Growth | Cameron Bell
Kevin Oakley
CFO of the Maxwell Group
Maxwell Group
Episode: How to Prepare for the Senior Housing Demand Surge | Kevin Oakley
Lisa McCracken
Head of Research and Analytics at NIC
NIC
Episode: The 2026 NIC Fall Preview with Lisa McCracken
John LaHood
CEO at Fellowship Family, Georgia
Fellowship Family
Episode: The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood
Carrie Boone
Guest: Executive leader in senior living, Generation Healthcare Managers
Generation Healthcare Managers
Episode: How Strong Leadership Drives Exceptional Senior Living Communities | Carrie Boone

Hosts

Lucas McCurdy
Host focusing on leadership, industry trends, and market dynamics in senior living.
Joshua Crisp
Co-host and industry interviewer focusing on strategy, operations, and market trends in senior living.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • A Must Listen for Senior Living

    There’s no better or faster way to learn about the latest trends and innovations in Senior Living.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MZamkow
    United States3 years ago
  • This is the best podcast talking about all things senior living

    These guys have the best guests and the best conversations that are needed in the senior living industry. They bring great exposure to solutions, trends and opportunities in the market. Whether you are an investor, operator, solution provider or other stakeholder in the industry, there is something here for you. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN Business
    United States3 years ago
  • These guys get it

    This podcast is the conten that the senior living industry needs. It is supportive and provides a platform for so many voices. You can learn a lot from each episode and they have outstanding guests. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN Business
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Content

    Thankful for the team that puts this podcast on, to support and educate the senior living industry. I can always count on this show for the latest information, tips, and insights that help us serve our seniors better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HazelNblue
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the content

    Great content and thoughtful leadership guests! Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Senior living 2
    United States3 years ago

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Podcast consistently features strong guests with real-world impact.
Community-focused discussions and positive industry impact are frequently highlighted.
Listeners praise practical takeaways for operators and investors.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The $1 Trillion Senior Housing Investment Opportunity | Kyle Gardner
Q: Why is it, do you think now is the time? What is really peaking the interest of capital right now?
Gardner points to senior housing's attractive returns from cash flow and asset appreciation, a more active transactions market, and active adult as a comparatively familiar entry point for new investors.
The $1 Trillion Senior Housing Investment Opportunity | Kyle Gardner
Q: Do you think that that window to grab up these value-add deals is starting to close?
Gardner says the window is not closed at scale, citing REITs' durable cost-of-capital advantage and continued liquidity needs among private equity holders, entrepreneurs, and developers.
The Hidden Opportunities in the Senior Housing Middle Market | Will Childs
Q: And out of that circle of influence there, what's the most challenging piece of that?
The biggest challenge is finding the right operator to run the asset effectively; the operator quality drives performance and underwrites to operational benchmarks, which then underwrites the deal viability.
Is Senior Living Ready for AI Technology? | Signal Debut Pt. 1
Q: How can operators balance care quality with margin when investing in technology?
Investments should aim to solve multiple problems at once, reduce manual workloads, and demonstrate a clear bottom-line impact (NOI) from month one. The focus should be on tools that provide real value to staff, residents, and the business, not just flashy features.
Is Senior Living Ready for AI Technology? | Signal Debut Pt. 1
Q: What are the main adoption challenges you see for frontline staff when introducing new tech?
Frontline staff often struggle with multi-application logins, long and complex processes, and a general lack of familiarity with digital tools. Adoption improves when tools are intuitive, integrated with existing workflows, and clearly demonstrate time savings and care improvements for residents.

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A forward-looking show focused on senior living, housing, and aging services, featuring conversations with operators, investors, policymakers, and tech founders. Episodes often explore leadership culture, capital markets and dealmaking, workforce strategies, non-profit and for-profit models, AI and data tooling in operations, and innovative care models. Notable strengths include high-profile industry guests, practical takeaways for operators and investors, and a clear emphasis on shaping the future of senior living through education, collaboration, and technology.

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1. Kyle Gardner
2. Will Childs
3. Jessie Lucci
4. Tana Gall
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7. Lisa McCracken
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