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Life & Longevity

David Blanchett

Booking Overview

This is a branded interview show focused on retirement, financial planning, longevity, and the societal opportunities of longer lives, typically pairing external thought leaders with Prudential executives. Credible pitches include retirement researchers, financial educators, aging and longevity specialists, health-technology or fintech leaders, and experts on financial behavior or retirement policy; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial subject-matter expertise or recognized leadership credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kerry.houston@prudential.com

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Host

David Blanchett - Head of Retirement Research at Prudential Financial, specializing in retirement income, longevity, and retirement planning research.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise in retirement, longevity, aging, financial behavior, health technology, fintech, or related policy and business issues, supported by senior leadership, academic credentials, published research, or recognized professional work.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership at a relevant organization, Academic research or teaching in retirement and financial planning, Published books or influential research, Professional expertise in aging, health technology, or financial innovation

Recent Guest Discussions

Melissa Gong Mitchell - The Silver Economy, Aging As An Opportunity, Longer Lives, Work, Health, And Retirement

Arnaud Auger - Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Technology, Wellness, And Financial Security In Longer Lives

Anne Lester - Financial Behavior, Money Shame, Values-based Decision-making, Student Debt, Housing Costs, Childcare, And Career Changes

Eric Ludwig - Retirement Income, Longevity Planning, Millennial Financial Pressures, Savings Behavior, Artificial Intelligence In Financial Advice, And Spending In Retirement

Recent Topics

Retirement, Longevity, Financial Planning, Aging, Financial Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Life & Longevity
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Retirement Living Reimagined: Mirabella at Arizona State University

September 29, 2026

Dr. Lindsey Beagley, Executive Director of Longevity Innovation at Arizona State University Enterprise Partners, joins guest host Lisa Ferris, Head of Strategy for Prudential's Retirement businesses, to discuss how lifelong learning can contribute to thriving in retirement.  From university-based retirement communities to lifelong learning and intergenerational friendships, they explore why today's retirees are seeking purpose, connection, and continued growth, and what younger generations ca...

Hanna Horvath on the Psychology Behind Your Money Decisions

September 15, 2026

How much of your financial life is shaped by your own values and how much is influenced by what you see around you? A recent survey by Prudential Financial finds that social media can be a double-edged sword that both creates FOMO yet helps individuals envision their future selves. In this episode, David Blanchett talks with Hanna Horvath, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Your Brain on Money, about the psychology behind spending, the impact of social media on financial decision-maki...

The Silver Economy: Opportunity in an Aging World

September 01, 2026

What if we viewed aging not as a challenge to manage, but as an opportunity to design for? Melissa Gong Mitchell, Executive Director of the Global Coalition on Aging, joins David Blanchett to explore how longer lives are changing work, health, and retirement, and why creating a better future for older generations can benefit us all. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ, and its affiliates. 1092747-00001-00

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Life & Longevity?

Life & Longevity is hosted by David Blanchett. Its publicly listed email is kerry.houston@prudential.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Life & Longevity?

The publicly listed email for Life & Longevity: kerry.houston@prudential.com.

How many listeners does Life & Longevity have?

Podseeker estimates Life & Longevity reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Life & Longevity?

Life & Longevity typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in retirement, longevity, aging, financial behavior, health technology, fintech, or related policy and business issues, supported by senior leadership, academic credentials, published research, or recognized professional work. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership at a relevant organization; Academic research or teaching in retirement and financial planning; Published books or influential research. Recent guests include Melissa Gong Mitchell, Arnaud Auger, and Anne Lester.

How hard is it to get booked on Life & Longevity?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Life & Longevity cover?

Recent episodes cover Retirement, Longevity, Financial Planning, Aging, and Financial Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kerry.houston@prudential.com

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