Life & Culture

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Cartoonist Stan Mack Keeps the Adventure Going

Legendary cartoonist Stan Mack, best known for his nonfiction comic strip Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies, talks about cartooning, humor, aging and caretaking.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Play October: Building Community

Ready to test your skills? This month’s theme, Building Community, celebrates the power of connection with clues about friendship, teamwork, and coming together.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Ken Fobs Finds His Voice

Kenneth Fobs, 67, discovered his love for jazz performance late in life; he shares what’s possible when you pursue your passion – at any age.

Monday, September 22, 2025

Get Social with Lifelong Learning

Think you’re too old to go back to school? Think again! Here are just a few ways to expand your horizons, share your knowledge…and get social! 

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Play September: Ignite Your Exploration

Try our crossword puzzle! This month’s theme, Ignite Your Exploration, will spark your curiosity with clues about travel, tech, and discovery.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Judy Collins!

Music icon Judy Collins, 86, tells Senior Planet about her 7 decade career, her recent widowhood, why she still tours, and her favorite song.

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr., 75, talks about his dad, the environment, his career, how he became a cat person and his role in the new black comedy, Don’t Tell Larry.

Monday, August 25, 2025

Get Social…and Ditch the Mess

Decluttering your environment – the average US home has some 300,000 items – is an easy way to be more productive, calmer…and social.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Melissa Leo

Oscar and Emmy winning actress Melissa Leo, 64, talks about playing a detective in The Knife, the new detective drama – and her love of pottery and the New York stage.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Play August: Efficient Living

Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle. This month’s theme of Efficient Living will have you pulling from your smart-tech back pocket for answers!

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Senior Planet talks to…Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker talks about her life, her dark new role in The Institute, Steven King’s new series — and why she’s been baking so many pies.

Monday, July 28, 2025

Get Social and…Go Glamping!

Like camping but want creature comforts or even luxury?  Glamping – glamorous camping – is a fun way to get out in nature in style and meet fellow glampers! 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Terry Kennedy’s Last Dive

Terry Kennedy, 83, never expected to become a movie star – but his unlikely relationship with a giant manta ray led to the documentary The Last Dive.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Sheila Solomon Comes Full Circle

After decades in print journalism, Sheila Solomon has come full circle to audio storytelling.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Play July: Escape and Explore

Waiting for your connecting flight? Spend a few minutes testing your travel know-how with this month’s “Escape and Explore” themed crossword puzzle.