
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 477 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessSociety & Culture | |||

This week on Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Michael Bowden and Shae Portnoy of LTC REIT to explore how the company is redefining senior housing investment. Moving beyond the traditional “landlord” model, LTC is embracing a more collabor... more
On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Justin Ladd of Arrow Senior Living shares his journey from a young nursing home trainee to a senior living leader shaping culture, growth, and innovation across multiple states. Justin dives into the three key pilla... more
On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Nancy Swanger of the Granger Cobb Institute for Business of Aging at Washington State University. Nancy shares the origin story of the program and how it has grown into a pioneering acad... more
The senior living industry is on the brink of massive transformation—but are operators truly prepared? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Josh and Lucas sit down with Tiffany Karlin and Robert Zondag to unpack the realities behind the much-disc... more
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There’s no better or faster way to learn about the latest trends and innovations in 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!
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!
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.
Great content and thoughtful leadership guests! Can’t wait for more!
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Bridge the Gap features conversations with operators, designers, and technology leaders shaping senior living. Episodes commonly explore occupancy trends, workforce challenges, design strategies, and the role of tech in care delivery and resident experience. A distinctive angle is the proactive, future-focused framing—often tied to conferences, new models of care, and AI-driven improvements—that helps listeners stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. The show frequently highlights practical approaches to culture, resident engagement, and budgeting for renovations, making it valuable for operators, investors, and solution providers seeking actionable insights and credible industry voices.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Michael Bowden
2. Shae Portnoy
3. Justin Ladd
4. Nancy Swanger
5. Tiffany Karlin
6. Robert Zondag
7. Ryan Spalding
8. Andrew Gall
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