A surprising opportunity recently made me stop and take a closer look at who I am, what makes a person memorable, and why we often underestimate our own stories. In this episode, I reflect on the vulnerability of putting yourself out there, the disappointment of not getting the thing, and why I’m still glad I took the shot. At 63, I’m more convinced than ever that we should remain available to life and keep asking, “Why not me?”

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In this episode, I talk about how I accidentally became a familiar face around Enid, Oklahoma. From starting Enid Buzz as a small local blog in 2005, to rebuilding it after my website business collapsed, to posting daily videos, covering events, and showing up online year after year — it all added up. I’m not famous, but thanks to consistency, local coverage, sunrise videos, tornado footage, and a whole lot of Facebook posts, people around town now recognize me as “the Enid Buzz guy.” #enid #oklahoma

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Enid, Oklahoma was struck by a tornado on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The National Weather Service officially rated the Enid tornado an EF-4 with winds of 170–175 mph, carving a 9-mile path at 500 yards wide. 

This is the Thursday Tornado Adventure because when you live in Oklahoma in the spring, there could be a Saturday Tornado Adventure, a Monday Tornado Adventure, etc. So normally this is not out of the ordinary.

What was out of the ordinary on Thursday, April 23, 2026 was that this tornado was heading for the hometown of Curtis Tucker who was out live streaming it as it was happening. Here are the details of what happened that day. #enidtornado #enid #tornado #oklahoma 

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There’s a funny thing about life: most of the time, the best moments aren’t the big dramatic ones. They’re the little surprises. The tiny wins. The unexpected bits of joy that sneak into an ordinary day and suddenly make it feel a whole lot better.

Tonight’s episode is about those moments. The simple things that can instantly lift your mood, make you smile, or remind you that life still has plenty of good stuff tucked into it. Some of these are small, some are nostalgic, some are oddly specific, but almost all of them are the kinds of things that make you stop and think, “Yep… that just made my day.”

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Hey everybody! Were you different or at different stages in life in each decade? Did each decade define you differently? Every decade of my life most certainly did! Listen to the podcast and find out exactly how life was different pretty much every ten years all the way through today! #70s #80s #90s #memories

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Have you ever been scammed on Facebook or had someone at least try to scam you? I normally skip that stuff because it's so obvious and just delete. But this weekend I thought I check out what the latest scam was all about. Listen as I describe the scammers tactics and how I left them hanging for hours all weekend long. This is sweet revenge for anyone that has had to deal with one of these lame scams. My anti-scam lasted from Thursday night until Sunday morning when I got tired of playing with them. This is a hoot!

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It’s funny how we all carry around a quiet list in our heads.

Not a bucket list… the opposite.

A list of things we’ve never done.

Some of them are intentional. Some just never happened. Some we’re oddly proud of. Others… maybe we’ve avoided for reasons we don’t fully understand.

But here’s the thing—people hold onto these “nevers” like a badge of honor. Not in a bragging way, but in a this is who I am kind of way.

So as you read through mine, start building yours in your head.

You’ll be surprised what shows up.

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Some things disappear with a bang. Everybody notices. Everybody talks about it.

But then there are other things that just slowly fade away.

No big announcement. No farewell tour. No official last day. They’re just there one year, less common the next, and then one day you realize they’re basically gone.

That’s what happened to a lot of the little everyday things many of us grew up with. Not giant historic moments. Not major inventions. Just regular pieces of life that used to be woven into our routines. They were in our homes, our cars, our stores, our neighborhoods, and our weekends. They helped shape the look, sound, and feel of ordinary life.

Some of them were practical. Some were fun. Some were tacky. Some probably needed to go. But taken together, they gave everyday life a texture that feels very different from the world we live in now.

Here are 25 everyday things that have quietly disappeared.

#70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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People are fascinating. We all have our routines, our little habits, and our own strange ways of enjoying life. But every once in a while, you hear about something someone does and think, Wait… people actually do that? Not bad things. Not crazy things. Just quirky, unexpected, harmless little side quests that make life more interesting.

That’s what this podcast episode is all about.

These are the kinds of things people do that are a little out of the ordinary—using places for purposes they weren’t exactly designed for, turning everyday moments into little adventures, or simply finding fun in ways the rest of us may have never considered. Once you start thinking about it, the world is full of this kind of off-label living.

Here are 20 quirky things people do that you may never have thought of.

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In this episode I’m talking about the story behind my ultimate 70s tribute song, ‘These Were the Seventies.’ What started as little memory notes and fun 70s references while I was writing my book slowly turned into a full song. This tune is packed with the sights, sounds, and goofy little details people from that era will remember instantly. In this episode, I’ll share how the song came together, explain some of the lyrics, and play a little of it so you can hear where it’s headed.

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There’s a certain kind of person who sees an empty domain name and doesn’t just see a URL — he sees a storefront, a cartoon character, a product line, a movement, maybe even a media empire.

That’s been me for over two decades.

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Today we’re doing 80s movies everyone should see at least once. Not “the best films ever made,” not “deep cuts,” but the iconic, can’t-believe-you-haven’t-seen-it kind of movies. These are the ones that shaped pop culture, launched careers, defined genres, and basically taught a whole generation how to talk, dress, dream, and occasionally overreact in slow motion.

I’ve seen every one of these multiple times, and if you’ve missed a few, you’ve just got some fun homework.

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Todd and I are on the edge of a huge milestone: The 70’s Buzz Podcast is about to hit one million downloads.

In this special episode, I rewind the tape and go from growing up in Enid in the 1970s (long summer nights on W. Broadway with the neighborhood crew) to my early days of blogging and experimenting with podcasts way back in 2005.

You’ll hear how a “let’s try something” idea turned into a real studio, real microphones, and eventually a weekly show that’s become part of our lives since 2017. We talk about the early projects (CurtisTucker.com, E-Talk, radio spots, livestream adventures), the wild Broadway Tower rooftop supermoon moment that helped launch our first studio space, the bumps we hit (including a building fire that shut us down for a while), and the decision that changed everything: stop doing random shows and go all-in on one subject—growing up in the 70s.

As of February 12, 2026, we’ve released 429 episodes and we’re sitting at 998,792 downloads with listeners all over the world (especially the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK). We also share what’s working best (our 70s song episodes) and where people listen most (Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music).

This episode is a celebration, a behind-the-scenes origin story, and a thank-you to everyone who’s been along for the ride. One million is happening like, any minute now.

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In this episode, I talk about 22 things I’ve kept from my childhood! Many items are nearly 50 years old and still packed with meaning. From magic tricks and marbles to comic books and cassette tapes, these aren’t just keepsakes. They’re time capsules, each one tied to a memory, a feeling, or a moment that never quite left.

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10 Times I Didn’t Know What I Was Doing — But It Worked

When I look back, none of these moments felt brave or strategic at the time. They felt uncertain. Awkward. Sometimes impulsive. In most cases, I had no idea where things would lead.

But every one of them led somewhere.

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There are songs you like.
 There are songs you remember.
 And then there are songs that don’t just play — they transport you.

These are the songs that don’t fade into the background. They drop you right back into a specific moment, with a specific person, in a specific place. No warning. No warm-up. Just instant time travel.

This episode is about those songs.

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I eat at a local sandwich deli in Enid about four days a week on average.

That might sound strange at first, but think about this: where do you get your morning drink—coffee, soda, tea? Is it usually the same place? Most people eat nearly the same thing for breakfast every single day. Lunch really isn’t any different.

Listen up as I make my case for this daily routine.

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Fifty years ago, being a kid in the early-to-mid 1970s felt like living in a different universe. In this episode, I take you back to banana seat bikes, skateboards, and disappearing for hours with nothing but a “be home when the street lights come on” rule. We’ll talk about three-channel TV with no remotes, heavy wooden console sets, TV trays and TV dinners, one wall phone for the whole house, and how long-distance calls actually mattered. You’ll hear what it was like when smoking was everywhere, airports had no security lines, convenience stores sold penny candy, and news came on a few times a day instead of 24/7. Plus, the fads, the posters, the dangerous playgrounds, the mixtapes recorded off the radio, cruising the strip, and the collections we obsessed over—baseball cards, comic books, marbles, Hot Wheels, and more. It’s nostalgia with details you can almost smell—and a reminder of just how much has changed. #70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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What happens when a curious 70s kid (that’s me) grills his Chat Bot AI co-host with 20 rapid-fire questions—and the AI talks back?

In this episode of the Zoinkies! Podcast, I hit Scooby AI with everything from music and monsters to manifesting and million-dollar dreams. No prep—just me asking questions and Scooby answering in real time, out loud.

It’s weird, fun, a little ridiculous, and totally worth a listen.

Tune in, laugh a little, and see if Scooby can keep up!

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Hey Zoinkers and Shagheads, it’s Curtis back with another blast from the past. Lately I’ve been hooked on a new rock rebel named YUNGBLUD — the singer’s got the swagger, the attitude, and that raw 70s rock star DNA. It got me thinking about the legends who set the stage, the ones who defined what “rock star” even means. So Todd and I threw down our own list of the top 20 rock icons of the 70s on the 70's Buzz Podcast — and then I decided to double down and drop the full list here on Zoinkies. This time I brought in Christopher Todd Davis to riff with me about what makes a rock star — and yeah, we went off into the 80s too. #70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers #70smusic 

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On the latest episode of the Zoinkies! podcast, I did something a little different. Instead of diving into retro pop culture or regular stuff, I took a personal trip down memory lane. Literally.

September 2 has come and gone many times over the years, but I decided to make this one special. I opened up Facebook Memories and pulled together moments from past September 2nds, letting them guide an honest, heartfelt look at what a day in my life really looks like—through the years, through the lens of Zoinkies!, and through the eyes of a dad, storyteller, and sunrise chaser.

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There’s just something magical about a lazy summer Saturday afternoon—the kind where you’ve got nowhere to be, the sun is blazing outside, and the box fan is humming in the background. That’s the perfect time to plop down on the couch, kick back with a cold drink, and dive into a movie filled with adventure, mystery, and maybe even a monster or two.

This list of my Top 20 Summer Adventure Movies is all about that vibe. These films have it all: tropical jungles, scorching deserts, daring treasure hunts, and over-the-top creatures that make things interesting. Whether you’re chasing ancient relics, running from oversized snakes, or just cruising through the jungle with a wise-cracking guide, these movies bring the thrill of summer right into your living room. #adventuremovies

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Hey gang! Big news from the wild world of The Banana Seat Squad! After months of brainstorming, outlining, and reliving every detail of my 1977 summer in Enid, Oklahoma, the plot and storyline are officially locked in! What started as scattered memories has transformed into a full-fledged adventure story, now spanning 18 chapters—with a few more still on the way. #70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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I am just barely scratching the surface of AI and decided to see what would happen if I asked my ChatGPT to write this episode. So, my ChatGPT assistant—Scooby AI - did his thing! From the AI’s point of view, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to collaborate with a human bursting with 70s nostalgia, big ideas, and endless creativity. Hear how Curtis and Scooby work together on podcasts, books, t-shirts, and more—plus some funny moments, life lessons, and a whole lot of groovy inspiration. It’s part memoir, part tech talk, and all heart.

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Think back to the 70s and then look at the world today. Whod’a thunk? Here are 50 things that I never would have believed about today if someone had traveled back in time and told me. Technology and the smart phone top the list of unbelievable things from the future but there are also several other surprises. 

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Hey Zoinkers! You're not going to believe what has happened since the last episode. It's crazy! If you haven't listened to the Gear Acquisition Syndrome episode it will make this even better. And this is another one you'll want to see the video on because there will be another reveal! This could be the grooviest Wink From The Universe I ever experienced. Listen up and let me know what you think. #dayinmylife #winkfromtheuniverse #gaeracquisitionsyndrome

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Do you collect something in particular? For some reason I seem to be collecting guitars. Sounds like I may have Gear Acquisition Syndrome, an uncontrollable urge to acquire more instruments. Help! LOL! What crazy thing do you have the urge to continue buying? Watch this episode on YouTube/CurtisTucker or at CurtisTucker.com. #collecting #gearacuisitionsyndrome #guitarcollection

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One of our faithful podcast listeners made a trip to Enid and hung out for a week! Check out the adventures we took Gretchen on and see just a few of the fun things to do in Enid, and in Oklahoma. There is a video version you need to watch coming to CurtisTucker.com and YouTube.com/CurtisTucker.

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Hey Zoinkers! It’s time to reveal my new brand! If you hadn’t already noticed the new branding is Zoinkies! and it’s actually not new, it’s old! Learn more about the brand in this episode.

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What make TikTok more popular than the other social media apps? What make it more addicting than older more popular apps? Here's my explanation and analogy as to why I think TikTok will suck you in. Let me know what you think. Are you a TikTok fan?

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I turned 62 in December of 2024. So what’s it like to be over 60? I’m going to give you my assessment of being 62 and why life is different over 60. I have several things that have changed in my life and even more that have not changed since hitting the big 6-0. #lifeover60 #over60 #70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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Hey Shaggheads! I'm awaiting my book with clues to five treasure chests hidden around the United States. If you have not heard about the treasure hunt you'll want to listen. This is an intro into what's going on and the status of trying to get a book. Over 2 million dollars worth of loot is out there to be found! Go on the adventure with me. #therestreasureinside #treasurehunt #adventureawaits 

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This episode is about three events that were just weird timing. Were they just manifestations, synchronicities or just good old fashioned coincidences? Part one is about manifesting something, part two is about a crazy coincidence and part three is just bad timing (getting hit by a deer). #manifesting #synchronicity #timing

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Over the years I feel like I’ve been doing certain things for a reason, I’ve just never known what those reasons were. Now I’m beginning to put my own interpretation to all of those events that have been happening around me.

I truly think I’ve been preparing myself for the past 61 years to play the game of Survivor. Read my 22 “signs” below and let me know what you think. They are in no particular order. #survivor #playsurvivor #survivor49

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Are you just not feeling Halloween yet? Maybe you are but would live a few tips on how to get even more into the spirit. Here's my list of 22 different ways I can quickly get into the mood for Halloween. Let me know what gets you in the spirit.

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Today's world is full of safety lids, seat belt laws, restrictions and many other things that have been created and forced upon us for safety's sake. When I look back at some of the things we did as kids in the 70s I often wonder how we made it to adulthood.

This episode has a list of things that my friends and I did but probably should not have done. We made it through every one of these events without major injury.

#70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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A flashbulb memory is a vivid memory about an emotionally significant event, usually a historic or other notable event. People often experience these memories in photographic detail, and can recall aspects like what they were doing when the event occurred or how they learned about what happened.

I have several flashbulb memories that have occurred over the last few decades. Many of them are well known but a few are more personal. Here is my list of flashbulb memories.

#shaggylife #flashbulbmemories #irememberwhereiwas 

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Todd and I got lucky enough to interview Gene Simmons in 2017 but missed out on the Paul Stanley interview. Fast forward seven years and we got to complete our interviews of the founders of the rock group KISS. Gene and Paul are partners in Rock & Brews restaurants and they built one in Braman, OK. They aslo started their first Rock & Brews Casino in Braman. Here are the interviews seven years apart. #shaggylife #kiss #genesimmons #paulstanley 

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Stayton and I have been best friends for 50 years now! He moved into the neighborhood on W. Broadway and we became instant companions. One of the places we spent hours and hours was his house. 

Stayton had his own room upstairs, a trampoline in the backyard and the garage in which we built our haunted mazes. Therefore we spent much of our time hanging around his place.

His home at 1523 W. Broadway is currently for sale and they had an open house this weekend. I decided to pop in and take a stroll down memory lane. I don't think I've been in the house in over 40 years. I've narrated some video of the home to give you all a glimpse into our 70s lifestyle. Enjoy!

#1970s #seventies #70s #70smemories

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Here's a fun story of finding out who Dane Peddigrew is and what the heck he is famous for. His quotes are all over the Internet but where'd they come from? Listen to this episode and you'll know more!

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On this episode I get a little cosmic and full on hippie with the subject of synchronicities and manifesting. These are signs or winks from the universe. Listen to all of my stories about things I've manifested and what the results were. I also have had lots of synchronicities happen throughout my life. Many things that have happened are beyond coincidence and make you wonder. #manifesting #synchronicities #winksfromtheuniverse 

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Every now and then I’ll be surfing the channels and I’ll spot a movie that I just can’t not watch. These are my favorites of the favorites. These are the movies that I can watch over and over again. Each of these films has something about them that lures me back every time.

Here’s my list of 35 movies that I get can’t stop watching once I get started. 

#movies #movieswatchedoverandover

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Hey Shaggheads! Here’s an update or Part 2 of my Million Step Challenge. I didn’t get my million steps in 30 days. But! I did get them all in 29 days! How, why, what, when and where you might be asking. This blog post/podcast episode is a recap of my million step adventure.

I call this an adventure because that’s what I turned it into. It was something I didn’t know if I could do at age 61 and every day I wasn’t sure how I was going to squeeze in all of my steps.

This did turn into a big month long adventure and I think I inspired several people to start walking and others to up their steps to another level. #onemillionsteps

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While doing a Walk This May Challenge I got the bright idea to see if I could get a million steps within one month? How'd that even happen? Can it be done? Listen up!

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Hey Shaggheads! I’ve got a doozy of a blog post and podcast episode for you today! In the span of a few hours on April 21, 2024 I went from being a Dance Dad of two collegiate pom girls to being a Dance Dad of none. Almost two decades and it was over in a flash.

Ever wonder what it’s like to live the dance life and be a Dance Dad? Here’s a snapshot of life with a dancer. I will admit that this description is not typical. We were blessed with not one but two dancers and they were blessed with tons of talent so they were featured in a high number of performances.

We lived a life of dance on steroids. To understand where we ended up you’ll need to know where we started. Here’s our story from the beginning…

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Hey 70s Shaggyheads! Here's a really fun episode that mixes the podcast with a visual of my old neighborhood om Google Maps! This is most likely one episode you are going to want to watch rather than just listen to.

Go to YouTube.com/@curtistucker or CurtisTucker.com and you will be able to watch this episode.

I basically take you on a ride down W. Broadway and point out all of the fun places we hung out in the 70s. There were five of us living on W. Broadway and we'd go from one house to the other.

Not that much has changed since the mid 70s so come on an adventure down memory lane in Enid, Oklahoma.

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BONUS EPISODE! Hey Shaggheads! I just realized that I had never done a podcast episode about my first eclipse and what it was like to be at totality. Todd and I had done an episode on BuzzHead Radio talking about our experience as eclipse virgins. If you had not heard that episode here it is. We also talk about looking forward to the 2024 eclipse which is a little funny. I am embedding this file on CurtisTucker.com with the blog post about our trip. #eclipse #eclipsechasers #eclipsevirgins

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Whelp, I guess once you go chasing two different eclipses seven years apart you could be considered an eclipse chaser. A person who chases eclipses is known as a umbraphile, meaning shadow lover. Umbraphiles often travel for eclipses and use various tools to help view the sun including solar viewers also known as eclipse glasses, as well as telescopes.

I was totally oblivious to chasing an eclipse and what the zone of totality was until 2017. After I started reading about the stories people were having at totality I figured it would be a great adventure to experience myself.

With very little planning Todd and I hopped in my car and drove to Fairmont, Nebraska to sleep in the SUV, in a park. We were in awe of everything because we had no idea of what to expect. It was a very outdoorsy one-with-nature feeling.

I started planning the 2024 eclipse chase at least a year before it happened. The main objective was to drive to Grapevine, Texas and stay with my best friend and all watch it together. His house was in the zone of totality but not near the center. My original thought was to be as near to center as we could get.

I kept reminding everyone to plan for April 8, 2024 and ask off of work months ahead. The plan was for my wife and other best friend to all drive down to Grapevine. From there my plan was to drive east towards the center of totality.

Up until a couple of weeks I wasn’t sure where we’d be watching the eclipse from. As I researched cities in Texas I started to lean towards Terrell, TX. They seemed to be close to the center line on a highway with lots of activities happening.

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On my morning trek the next day I was able to process the entire event and my mind started racing. When I got back to my studio that day after I didn’t want the experience to fade away and I got a crazy idea. The next huge cross country eclipse will happen on August 12, 2045 and totality goes right over my house with a full five and a half minutes of totality! Even though Enid is not on the center line we are close enough for the longest amount of totality I have ever experienced.

I immediately got the idea to start promoting the 2045 eclipse in Enid with a website, t-shirt and possible podcast. There are two things I wholeheartedly believe and they both deal with next eclipse. I believe everyone should experience totality at least once in their life which gives everyone 21 years to plan and save money to make it to Enid. The second thing is that I believe you should always have something to look forward to especially some big event.

A huge eclipse in Enid, Oklahoma in 21 years is the perfect motivation for people to get excited about. I’m going to create some t-shirts for eclipse chasers to wear letting everyone know they are already planning the next big cosmic event. I plan on selling t-shirts and updating the website to keep the buzz going.

I’ll do another blog post and podcast episode as soon as I get all of my Shaggy Ducks in a row on this new adventure. I know this sounds a little crazy but it will be fun to see how this evolves over the next 21 years. I have several of ideas for the website already as well.

The website is EnidEclipse.com and there is also a Facebook page created. Bookmark the website and go like the Facebook Page. I’ll have the t-shirts available soon! See ya!

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Seeing a good movie in the 70s had a pretty long lasting impression on me as a young buckaroo. This is my Top 20 list of those movies that left really great memories. These are not the best movies from the 1970s, but these are my favorites and the ones that were released at memorable moments in my life. I actually saw these first 10 films at a movie theater in the 70s so all of these were before college.

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This is the story about the yellow rent house we lived in from about 1974 to 1978. That would have been from sixth grade through ninth grade covering my entire junior high years. I created dozens of great childhood memories while living in this two story home. It’s where I was living when I met my best friend Stayton. It made me one of the five Broadway boys which all lived on W. Broadway.

1902 W. Broadway wasn’t that special as far as a rental house was concerned but it sure has a million memories that were created within its walls. I think of the good times I had with my family and my friends while growing up there. It’s nice living in town and purposely driving by just so I can take a trip down memory lane.

#70s #80s #memories #generationjones #babyboomers

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Hey Shaggheads! Ever thought about how long you want to live? I've decided I have enough things going on I'm going to live to be 102 years old! How am I going to do it? I have a plan! Check out these 15 healthy habits that are key to longevity.

When you hit 60 years old and lose your parents you start thinking about weird things like this. Listen to this episode and start early! I promise you won't regret it!

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Hey Shaggheads! I recently took part in the filming of another movie. This was my fifth movie and by far the biggest. Twisters will be a $200 million blockbuster film to be released on July 12, 2024. Learn what it’s like to be an extra in huge film and what happens behind the scenes. I filmed with Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos and Glen Powell. We filmed a tornado destruction scene in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It was a three block set and filming lasted an entire day. Enjoy! #movieextra #twisters #extras #twistersmovie

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Hey Shaggheads! Listen to my tale of losing my iPhone and wallet in the river and then how they ended up being stolen. Learn safety tips for going on vacation, what to do if everything is stolen and how to get on an airplane with no identity. #stoleniphone #saltriverfloating #cautionarytale 

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My wife and I went on a spur of the moment adventure to Los Angeles over the weekend to see our daughter pom at the women's March Madness. We decided to go on the adventure less than 12 hours before we had to leave for the airport. No plans, no idea what we were going to do. It ended up being a fun adventure in LA getting to see Hollywood, Beverly Hills, UCLA and March Madness. But not all is gold in California! Listen to the tale that was spun just trying to get our Tesla recharged. OMG! Could it have been any more painful? You decide.

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Change can be good! Making the right changes can also be a positive thing for most people. I ended this last year slowly getting some things ready for upcoming changes. Here is my list of 20 things I intend on changing this year.

This is not a list of goals or resolutions for 2023. This is a set of changes I will make for this year. Some of these I have already begun and some will not get done until I’m further into the year.

My hope is that these changes will improve the way I work and get things done. Many of these are also meant to make life a bit happier and makes for more positive vibes.

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I’m writing this on the eve of my 60th birthday. At 60 years of age I figure I should have learned a thing or two about life.  Here’s my quick list of 20 bits of wisdom I have acquired over the last few decades. 

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Check out my 20 reasons why vintage vinyl music is so much cooler than modern digital music. Vinyl is making a comeback and reminds us of why we enjoyed it so much in the 1970s. Get out your old vinyl records, fire up the turntable and let's spin some great 70s memories.

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The seven or so years since I started my outdoor treks are equal to 2,648 days. I figure I’ve been out on the trail and witnessed around 2,500 sunrises. Out of those sunrises I figure I’ve photographed 2,000 of them. Each sunrise comes in several phases so I take a minimum of five photos for each sunrise. By September of 2022 I believe I have around 10,000 great Enid sunrise pics.

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Here's the tale of how I won the KATT Calendar Contest in 1989 and 1991. Rock 100.5 the KATT is the largest rock station in Oklahoma and they held an annual contest to find a design for their promotional poster each year. I came up with clues to the names of 100 rock bands on both designs that I won. Here's the story.

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I originally wrote this list in 2009 on my daddy 70s blog. It was my Top 10 Coming Of Age Movies. Since the blog post was written I've come across many more great films so the list is now at 26. Check out my quick rundown on the best coming of age movies.

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Hey Shaggheads! I'm back with a new episode to talk about getting a drone pilots license, hitting Tulsa for my 24th wedding anniversary, seeing the movie Maverick, drinking vodka and two kinds of Thunderbirds.

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This episode reveals the true life characters and reasons why I am writing a book about the 70s called The Banana Seat Squad. I give some background on Enid, our neighborhood and each one of our gang of five.  The dream is that this book will one day become a movie. Listen to the backstory of the book!

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Fate and sixth grade landed us both in the same place in 1974. Fast friends from almost day one, Stayton and I get together to talk about the beginning of our almost 50 year friendship. Listen in as we discuss the gang of five from W. Broadway in Enid, Oklahoma. This episode reveals how we met and only scratches the surface of the first few years of our growing up together. 

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I've been walking the Enid Trail system outdoors since June of 2015. In 7 years I've put in at least 15,000 miles. That early morning routine has opened doors for better health, a sunrise photo collection, countless podcast episodes and many, many idea inspirations. Listen up as I tell the tale of a 15,00 mile journey that continues today!

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In 2010 at the age of 48 I wrote a blog post about 10 things I had acquired a taste for and 10 things I had not acquired a taste for. Here's the list with updated changes for the year 2022 at the age of 59. See what I most likely will never acquire a taste for. #acquiredtastes 

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The girls are home for the summer so it was time for a BIG family vacation. We packed up and flew to Disney World for a six day stay and did four Disney parks in four days. Here are some insights into a Disney vacation if you are planning one in the future. There's a little info on each park and I discuss how I was able to get work done even while on vacation. Be sure and catch the video on YouTube that will go with this podcast. It's a quick visual tour of Disney World. Enjoy!

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If you could only listen to 100 songs for the rest of your life and no others, could you come up with a list? I did! Here is my 100 song playlist of music I couldn't live without. Not all of the songs are the best or even my favorite, but they all mean something and take me back to another moment in time. Listen up and you might even discover a cool tune you've never heard.

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My first real interview with someone well known just happened to be Garth Brooks! Listen to the background story of how it happened and then listen to the actual interview. Owning a media company sure has its perks and this one turned out to be big! Enjoy the show!

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A big part of living in Oklahoma is avoiding tornadoes or in some cases chasing tornadoes! On Thursday, May 18, 2017 I was able to ride along with KFOR Storm Tracker Mike Bennett, who tracks storms for Channel 4 and has a storm chasing truck with all of the storm warning bells and whistles. Here are a few of my accounts with Oklahoma tornadoes.

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Here's a fun episode. Get to know me a little better as I divulge 25 interesting things about myself. Hopefully I can encourage you to share interesting things about yourself. Find out about places I've gone and things that I've done. I've crossed off lots of Bucket List items. Enjoy!

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The next total eclipse of the sun will happen on April 8, 2024. The path of totality is the area that goes completely dark during the eclipse. I experienced that path in 2017 and will chase it in 2024 and again in 2045, God willing. I can personally say it is a life changing event and something you don't want to miss. Hear my experience on this episode.

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Here's a quick 100 memories I have of growing up in the 1970s. I had the time of my life and wish every kid could grow up with all of these same memories. Listen up and let me know if you grew up in the 70s as well. Everything from dodge ball to Saturday morning cartoons.

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Find out how this Oklahoma State Cowboy fan became an Arkansas Razorback and Oklahoma Sooner fan all at the same time. Even you non-sports enthusiasts should enjoy this episode. It's more about family and being a fan than it is about sports.

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Learn about why owning a Jeep is so cool! Being a part of the Jeeper community includes getting Ducked, giving the "Wave", find Easter eggs, and many more fun benefits. Even if you're not a Jeep fan you'll enjoy the strength of the brand and the loyal community.

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Listen in as I explain why my wife and I purchased the same home twice! Within an eleven year period we would buy the house, sell it after five years, and then buy it back again after another six years.

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One of my big goals in 2022 is to have at least 50% of my book written. My book is a nonfiction account of growing up in the 70s with four of my buddies. I loved everything about the 1970s! The title is "The Banana Seat Squad".

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A couple of years ago I found out my crazy uncle Richard had a long-lost son that had been given up for adoption. That cousin recently left Bali to visit Oklahoma. Here's my talk with my first cuz, the Sage Surfer, who's more like me then I ever would have imagined. Find out about our similarities, his surfing lifestyle and how much he reminds me of my uncle.

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Oh boy! What a start to 2022. Although I had every intention of keeping things updated this year, I had no idea what would hit me in January 2022. Find out where I've been and why I'm now behind. This is my personal journal and this episode gets personal with sickness, death and new hope. Give it a listen!

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What have I done? I surprised the family with a puppy for Christmas '21. Listen up as I talk about the big secret, the Christmas morning reveal and many aspects of having a puppy.

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I cannot freaking believe I just turned 59 years old! Zoinkies! Find out how I try to stay young with modest exercise and how feeling good can influence everything that you do. I'll also outline my project plans for my 59th year. Tips on ordering stickers/decals, podcast audio and other stuff. 

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Things have changed! It's out with That Buzz Guy and in with A Shaggy Duck Life. Find out why I've gone back to my Shaggy Duck roots. Enjoy the new name, new logo and new theme song!

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In 2018, James Craigmyle appeared on the number one cable show LivePD and Police Patrol on A&E. In 2019, James was a host and K9 consultant for America’s Top Dog on A&E. His most recent work includes playing a detective the new movie Pray They Stand Down. James is coming to the Enid area for a weekend blast with John Schneider. He even thinks he'll get to drive the General Lee.

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That Buzz Guy was given a surprise opportunity to interview John Schneider, aka Bo Duke, about his music, a new movie and dirt track racing.  Listen as Schneider gives his take on the COVID-19 lockdown and how we can never let it happen again. He even answers a question about his memories of the 70s. 

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Check out the first official episode of Curt & Ken! Curtis Tucker and Ken Hunnell discuss how perfect timing is really a combination of your efforts and an unknown opportunity.  Start creating and put yourself out there! Perfect timing will come when an opportunity meets your efforts.

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My father-in-law passed away this week. Listen as I reflect on how taking a chance changed the direction of my life forever and set me on a life long adventure. This is a great story of chance, coincidence, timing and fate. Enjoy it as we celebrate the life of Jim Evans.

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20 lessons that I learned throughout the year 2020. Here is a look at some of the things I learned, a few things I realized and a few eye openers. It was one crazy year.

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Do you ever do spur of the moment adventures? Find out how the heck I ended up at a presidential inauguration 1,300 miles from my hometown. It was a surprise 48 hour whirlwind trip to Washington DC that I'll remember for a lifetime. 

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Hey BuzzHeads, this year will be filled with several new adventures including getting my 107 drone license, writing a book about growing up in the 70s and starting a fun lifestyle clothing brand. Follow along for the fun of it and you'll most likely learn something.

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An entrepreneurial talk with fellow podcaster, entrepreneur and business owner, Ken Hunnell. Ken recently purchased an existing auto body shop and is taking it to the next level by building a team atmosphere and excellent customer satisfaction. He also started his own podcast with zero experience using the Anchor app. Great tips and ideas on how to be a better team leader. Subscribe to his podcast, "Midwest Success Stories with Ken Hunnell". https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midwest-success-stories-with-ken-hunnell/id1515032499

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Hey BuzzHeads! I'm back after missing a few episodes. Hear what I've been up to and where I think I'm going. A journal episode full of quick stories, updates, reminders and ramblings. And an introduction to Smalls, my pet squirrel. Enjoy!

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Hashtags attract new followers and like minded individuals. They can help you grow a group of people interested in the same topics. Hashtags also help build your brand, slogan or thought. When repeated by enough people they can become popular and draw a large following. 

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Learn the background story of Curtis D. Tucker, aka That Buzz Guy. From Director of Advertising to online and digital entrepreneur. Find out how pivoting can lead to new opportunities when you least expect them.

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Opportunity = a fighting chance. You don’t stand as good of a chance at attaining a goal or having success if you don’t create an opportunity. Opportunities can include landing a better job, snagging a big client, being asked to lead a project, building a large following, getting to do Bucket List activities and more.

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Building a known personal brand opens doors for opportunities like speaking engagements, interviews, book deals, media coverage, and more. All that’s required to build a brand is to take what you know and share it with others, especially online. Inform, entertain or instruct consistently, and you’ll build your own personal brand in no time. 

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Learn how to rank high in the Google search engine with these on-page SEO tactics. Optimize your page for more targeted traffic.

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Everyone needs to get a website online! Once you build your website make sure you have these 20 essential elements. 

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I was the first guest on the Baker Broadcast Podcast, a vlog on the Zack Baker Music Facebook page. The interview was done over Skype. Zack and I discuss working from home, social media, side gigs and marketing. Enjoy!

More info about Zack at Zackbakermusic.com/

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A website cannot be seen online without having a domain name and without being hosted on a server somewhere. Your domain name registrar and hosting service company do not need to be the same.

I highly recommend that you build your blog and website on the WordPress platform. WordPress itself is completely free and open source but it does require a paid hosting plan. 

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The mission of the United State Air Force Thunderbirds is to inspire tomorrow’s airmen by presenting a precision aerial demonstration that has young dreamers yearning to become pilots. Part of that mission includes the Ambassadors in Blue giving rides to local media and celebrities. I was lucky beyond belief to be chosen as the one person in Enid that was honored to fly with this elite team.

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You can't have a website without a domain name and choosing the perfect name is not always as easy as it seems. Listen to these tips and examples of how to choose the perfect domain name for you business or side gig. I've purchased over 100 websites since 1999 and have run into many of the downfalls of picking the wrong name.

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This episode is all about ideas! Here are 100 crazy, wacky and unique subjects that you can use to launch your side gig. My intent is for you to take any one of these ideas and create multiple versions of your own.

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Finding the perfect idea for a business or side gig can be a sticking point for many first time entrepreneurs. If you don’t have an obvious obsession or enthusiasm towards one topic you’ll need to figure out what you can create a following around.

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I'd love to teach everyone how to make money with a side gig! I've been an entrepreneur working from home for 20 years providing services, selling products, building websites, blogging and more. In this podcast episode I explain 22 different methods I've used to create an income since 1999. 

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