Check Out The Croasdaile Podcast!
Have you heard the news? Croasdaile Village has a podcast! Hosted by charismatic Croasdaile resident Jim Hastings and produced and directed by Craig Lloyd, our Director of Communications, The Croasdaile Podcast interviews various residents and staff at Croasdaile Village, giving listeners an inside look at the mosaic of individuals who make up our community.
Episodes are available to the public on the Croasdaile Village YouTube page, as well as on the resident-only portal for community members.
Want an inside look? We got the chance to chat with podcast host Jim Hastings for an exclusive look behind the show:
Hi Jim! What inspired you to start the Croasdaile Podcast?
I was inspired by Craig Lloyd (he is the Director of Communications). He asked me if I would be interested in a podcast. He was looking for someone to do all the talking! It turns out that he does all the video, editing, and sound work. I just get to ask the questions.
When did you join the Croasdaile Village community?
We are approaching the 11-year anniversary of Barbara and me moving into Croasdaile Village!
How do you prepare for the interviews? How much of the questions are prepared ahead of time, and how much is inspired by the moment?
I have 3 basic questions: What is your history? Why did you pick Croasdaile Village? And how are you involved in Croasdaile? It is really interesting with the replies to question #1. Some folks give a very brief summary of their work life, while others give all the dates and places where they worked. You never know how they are going to answer. Sometimes it is less than 10 minutes, and others will talk for 30 minutes. It is great that we don’t have commercials!
Any fun behind-the-scenes moments you can share?
We do the videos in The Nook that is located next to The Village Bistro… most of the interviews are in front of a fireplace. The fireplace doesn’t put out any heat, so if you are cold when you arrive, you will be cold when you leave.
You can always count on Jim to bring out the fun story in everyone! Check out some of the episodes below, and visit our YouTube page to watch them all.
Jan Perry – Pilot & Traveler Extraordinaire
Meet Jane Perry and hear about her exciting 40-year career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City, plus her and her husband’s adventures as they travel to every US state by RV (plus Hawaii by plane!).
Warren Spaeth – Avid Weather Tracker
Hear Warren Spaeth’s story, born in the first month of the Baby Boomers (January 1946)! From a young age Warren knew he wanted to work with and research weather, and went on to study meteorology and physical oceanography at the US Naval Academy. His hobby turned career has taken him from studying weather patterns for snow days as a schoolboy to the instruments he still uses today.
Dorene Palermo – One of the First Female Software Developers
Get to know Dorene Palermo, who, over her life, has been continually “blessed by changes in the world in support of women.” From her early life and through her career, Dorene has experienced a monumental time for girls and women in America. She worked on one of the first studies on cancer treatment, traveled the world through her job at IBM, planned mission trips to Haiti, and with her husband has traveled to 35 countries (and counting!).
Plus…
Janay Burwell – Croasdaile Village Life Enrichment Director (click to listen)
Jim Haskins – Agricultural Expert and Croasdaile Village Newsletter Contributor (click to listen)
Janet Csarny – Nurse, VP, and Croasdaile Village’s “Rose Lady” (click to listen)
Ev Hughes – Croasdaile Village Community Expert (click to listen)
Ready to learn more about Croasdaile Village, our CCRC in Durham, NC? Contact us to schedule a personal tour – we’d love to show you around!
