The groovy personal journal of Shaggs aka Curtis D. Tucker, That Sneaker Wearing, Entrepreneurial, 70s Buzz Guy and his adventures in entrepreneurship, media, art, parenting, music, Jeeps and life. Being an entrepreneur since 1999 he has flown with the USAF Thunderbirds, interviewed Garth Brooks, acted with Jake Gyllenhaal, chased tornadoes and is building the Shaggy Duck brand from small-town Oklahoma. Projects in the works include paintings, a 70s book, a clothing line, blogging, podcastin ...
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British broadcasting's only cultural discussion panel forum show. Presented by Melvyn Shagg and radical cultural theorist Professor Viktor Hedveczek.
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Welcome to Hobsession - where we get horribly obsessed, highly obsessed, hilariously obsessed with things that other people might find odd. Nothing is too obscure too creepy or too weird for us to research obsessively. We are Heidi and Rebecca, join us in our Hobsessions!
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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 hangi…
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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! Support the Show.By Shaggs
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Winks From The Universe: Synchronicities
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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 coi…
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35 Movies To Watch Over And Over Again
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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 start…
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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 somet…
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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! Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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…
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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.…
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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 w…
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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 telesco…
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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 movi…
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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 Bro…
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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 t…
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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. W…
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A Tale of Losing My iPhone, License & Money
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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 Support the Show.…
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The late North Korean despot Kim Jong Il was a massive cinema buff. When he took control of the local film industry, he planned to produce propaganda that had all the glitz and action of Hollywood. Jealous of the attention South Korea was getting for their film industry, Kim came up with a cunning plan that involved kidnap, imprisonment and attempt…
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Was the Mona Lisa always seen as an iconic masterpiece? Who decides which images become iconic and why do they become part of the collective consciousness? In this episode we take a look at the Mona Lisa and try to separate the art from the hype. On the way we get caught up in the most chilled-out art heist ever and meet the man who accidentally ma…
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If anyone remembers Mary Toft at all, it’s as the woman who hoaxed some of the most powerful men of 18th century England into believing she could give birth to rabbits. This is not a cute story about a genius prankster, however. This is a sinister tale of familial abuse, brutal medical malpractice and a powerless, poverty-stricken young mother. Mar…
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St James and LaDonna Davis of West Covina, California, had what they considered to be the perfect family. Unable to have children, the couple doted on their pet chimpanzee, Moe. To the Davises, Moe was their son and the light of their lives. However, when natural boundaries are crossed, disasters occur. Both a true horror story and a true love stor…
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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 …
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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…
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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20 Reasons Why Vinyl Music Is Cooler Than Digital
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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 aroun…
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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. Support the Show.…
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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! Support the Show.…
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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 o…
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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! Support …
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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 Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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 …
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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 coo…
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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! Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Sup…
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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! Support the Show.…
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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 epi…
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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I Am Going To Write A Book... About The 70s
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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". Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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 o…
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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! Support the Show.…
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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. Support the Show.By Shaggs
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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. Support the Show.…
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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! Support the Show.By Shaggs
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Is it possible to live without food or water? A group of New Age extremists called the Breatharians claim that the human body can survive for years on nothing but air and sunlight. Heidi and Becki shed some (tasty) light on these claims and explore whether or not the Breatharians are full of hot air. There’s also an Australian cult leader, 60 Minut…
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Helen, Betty and Dot Wiggin had no interest in being pop stars. Their dad, however, shaped his life around his mother’s psychic predictions, and she had said that the girls would grow up to be rich and famous musicians. So he pulled them out of school and insisted that they form a band - The Shaggs. Isolated from the world outside their family and …
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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…
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