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This is a podcast wherein we have a ZEST for all things RETRO! Join your host Curtis Lanclos as he picks a subject about anything RETRO-related (Music, Movies, TV Shows, Video Games, Toys, Pop Culture, etc.) and provides commentary which is interesting and entertaining. Enjoy the nostalgia!
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Mark C. Thompson is the World's #1 CEO Coach and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark consults and coaches executives for Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 1000 companies. Forbes called Mark one of “America’s Top Venture Investors with the ‘Midas Touch'." Formerly Charles Schwab's Chief of Staff and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Mark was the Executive Producer of Schwab.com which today has assets over $2.4 Trillion. He is a Co­‐Founder of Sir Richard Branson’s Entrepreneurship Centres ...
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On Episode 149 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the premiere of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! This film is a 1984 American science-fiction action/drama written and produced by Harve Bennett, directed by Leonard Nimoy, and based on the television series Star Trek. It is the third film in the …
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On Episode 148 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the premiere of FOOTLOOSE! This film is a 1984 American musical drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on danci…
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This week on the Chief Executive Summit, we are thrilled to share a conversation with Mark’s dear friend and inspiration, Curtis Martin, NFL Hall of Fame running back.Curtis overcame incredible challenges throughout his life, including poverty, violence, and the loss of loved ones. He'll share how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership…
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Join Mark for the latest episode of the Chief Executive Podcast featuring his early interview with Jensen Huang, Co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA. Listen as he recounts his extraordinary journey from reform school in Kentucky to becoming a tech titan and visionary leader in the semiconductor industry. Reflecting on early experiences, Huang shares how t…
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On Episode 147 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the premiere of FOOTLOOSE! This film is a 1984 American musical drama directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing inst…
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On Episode 146 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis engages on a celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! This is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. It was directed by…
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On Episode 145 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis engages in a discussion about the history of the band Y&T with special returning guest, Tim Durling of the Tim's Vinyl Confessions YouTube Channel! Tim is the author of the recently published book, Down For the Count: The Y&T Album Review, which he discusses at length in this episode. He is also the a…
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Join us for the latest episode of the Chief Executive Summit Show hosted by Mark Thompson! In this exclusive interview, Adrian Mitchell, COO & CFO of Macy's, reveals the keys to transparent leadership, strategic trade-offs, and building a customer-centric approach. Discover valuable insights that can transform your business strategies and drive ret…
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On Episode 144 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues and concludes a celebration the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA! This show is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series (Galactica 1980), …
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On Episode 143 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis speaks with the legendary singer, actor and composer, PAT BOONE! Pat was the second-biggest-charting artist of the late 1950s, behind only Elvis Presley, and was ranked at No. 9 in Billboard's listing of the Top 100 Top 40 Artists 1955–1995. Until the 2010s, he held the Billboard record for spending 2…
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On Episode 142 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the celebration the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA! This show is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series (Galactica 1980), a line of bo…
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On Episode 141 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the celebration the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA! This show is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series (Galactica 1980), a line of bo…
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On Episode 140 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the celebration the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA! This show is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series (Galactica 1980), a line of bo…
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On Episode 139 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA! This show is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. It began with the original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel series (Galactica 1980), a line of book adaptations,…
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On Episode 138 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of Battle of the Planets! This is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (1972). Of the 105 original Gatchaman episodes, 85 were used in the Battle of the Planets adaptation, produced by Sandy Frank Entertainment…
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On Episode 137 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of Jason of Star Command! This was one of the few live-action Filmation shows which aired on Saturday mornings for kids from 1978 thru 1980. It was the sequel series to Space Academy (another Filmation show). Assisting Curtis in this endeavor is the lead…
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On Episode 136 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis has a discussion with pop culture detective Mark Edlitz! Mark is the author of the recently published book, Movies Go Fourth; a celebration of the fourth movies in the most popular film franchises of all time. It offers behind-the-scenes stories of fourth films from such beloved series as Star Wars, S…
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On Episode 135 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis concludes RetroZest's celebration of the 40th anniversary of WARGAMES; the first mass-consumed, visual media with the central theme of remote computing as well as hacking! The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin. Assisting Curtis in this final part 4 e…
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On Episode 134 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis resumes RetroZest's celebration of the 40th anniversary of WARGAMES; the first mass-consumed, visual media with the central theme of remote computing as well as hacking! The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin. Assisting Curtis in this part 3 episode i…
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Don't miss the latest episode of the Chief Executive Podcast! In this insightful conversation, Mark is joined by the legendary Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the father of the executive coaching profession. They discuss the critical topic of "Adding Too Much Value" and why it's essential for leaders to resist the urge to constantly provide solutions.Marsh…
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On Episode 133 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis embarks on a celebration of the 35th anniversary of self-titled debut album (on Tommy Boy Records) by the New Wave/Synth Pop band INFORMATION SOCIETY! Assisting Curtis in this endeavor is the band's founding member, PAUL ROBB, who has served as keyboardist/percussionist/songwriter for the group since …
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On Episode 132 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues RetroZest's celebration of the 40th anniversary of WARGAMES; the first mass-consumed, visual media with the central theme of remote computing as well as hacking! The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin. Assisting Curtis in this part 2 episode…
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On Episode 131 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off the first of a few episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of WARGAMES; the first mass-consumed, visual media with the central theme of remote computing as well as hacking! The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin. Assisting Curtis in this e…
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Join us for an insightful discussion at the Chief Executive Summit hosted by Mark Thompson, featuring Aicha Evans, the CEO of Zoox. In this interview, Aicha shares her inspiring journey as a lifelong innovator. Discover the future of transportation with Zoox's self-driving electric robo-taxis, designed for safety, sustainability, and urban efficien…
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On Episode 130 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 40th anniversary of RETURN OF THE JEDI, the final film in the original Star Wars Trilogy! Assisting Curtis in this endeavor are the authors of the brand new book, Return of the Jedi: Unauthorized Timeline; returning guest Jamie Benning of Filmumentaries and Justin Berger of Anchorhead P…
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On Episode 129 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 40th anniversary of V: THE ORIGINAL MINISERIES! This is a two-part American science-fiction television miniseries, written and directed by Kenneth Johnson. When it was first aired on May 1-2,1983, it launched the science-fiction series about aliens simply known as the "Visitors" who try…
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Chief Executive Summit podcast to hear Mark's conversation with Gordon E. Moore, co-founder and former chairman of Intel Corporation, who passed away recently at the age of 94. Moore was the mastermind behind Moore's Law, which predicted the doubling of the number of transistors on a silicon chip at regular inte…
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Happy International Day of Happiness! What better way to celebrate than by wishing a very happy birthday to the legendary Dr. Marshall Goldsmith? On this episode of the Chief Executive Podcast, Mark and Marshall dive into the topic of “No,” “But,” and “However.”Key insight in this episode:Coaching highly successful, hard-working, smart, dedicated, …
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Mark invites you to join him on the latest "Chief Executive Summit" Podcast with none other than the legendary Maya Angelou. In this episode, Maya shares her seven sacred promises that have guided her through life, inspiring millions of people along the way. As a prolific writer, award-winning activist, and one of the most influential poets of our …
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In honor of International Women's Day, we're thrilled to present the fourth and final installment of our Women in Leadership series. Hosted by Mark and Dr. Bonita Thompson, a leader in Collaborative Leadership, this episode features four inspiring guests: Dr. Penny Patterson, Ann Wrixon, Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, and Candice Carpenter.These incredibl…
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🎙️ Don't miss Mark's keynote at the GOV HR Summit in Abu Dhabi, where he shares his insights on building an innovation culture in the future of leadership. In this engaging podcast episode of the "Chief Executive Summit," Mark discusses how leaders can foster an environment of innovation and adaptability, critical traits for success in today's fast…
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🎧 Tune in to Part 3 of the "Chief Executive Summit" podcast series on Women's Leadership, hosted by Mark and Dr. Bonita Thompson! 🎙️In this episode, we'll hear from three incredible women leaders: Marva Collins, renowned educator and founder of Westside Preparatory School; Shelly Lazarus, former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather and current Chairman Emeritus;…
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Tune in to "The Chief Executive Summit" with Dr. Bonita S. Thompson, a leader in Collaborative Leadership, as she sits down with guests Carol Kauffman, PhD., author of the recently released, Real-Time Leadership, and Wendy Clark, Former CEO of Dentsu International. In this episode, you'll gain actionable insights and strategies for effective leader…
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Today is President's Day in the United States, a day to honor and celebrate the country's past presidents. However, this year's observance is marked by somber news. The country's 39th president, Jimmy Carter, was recently admitted to hospice care at the age of 98. Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, is known for his humanitarian work…
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Join us for the second installment of our four-part Women in Leadership series. Mark and Dr. Bonita Thompson were honored to host discussions with these remarkable leaders Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Dr. Tamara Jernigan, Nadine Strossen, Baylee Decastro, and Norma Hotaling. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn from their unique experiences in step…
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Join us for the first installment of our four-part Women in Leadership series. Mark and Bonita had the privilege of sitting down with trailblazers like Madeline Albright, Barbara Walters, and Gloria Steinem. These women shattered ceilings and accomplished great things in their careers. Tune in to benefit from their wisdom and be inspired by their j…
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Major General (Ret) Gale S. Pollock served as the Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command and as the Acting Surgeon General of the Army. She was also the 22nd Chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Today, she leads Elevivo as founder and CEO. Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach, sat down with Gale to talk about how encouragement from others helped her overcome …
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On Episode 128 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis closes out the year of 2022 with A Very Retro Hannukah & Christmas! Included are excerpts from some of the greatest bits of pop culture celebrating the primary winter holidays (including Saturday Night Live, Friends, Seinfeld and A Charlie Brown Christmas! Additionally, Mr. Retrovere shares this week'…
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On Episode 127 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the celebration the 45th anniversary of SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT (which was started on episode #101)! This film is a 1977 American road action comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Pat McCormick, Paul Williams and Mike Henry. Assisting Curtis in this endeavor i…
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On Episode 126 (a BONUS episode) of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis and Mr. Retrovere celebrate the lives and careers of the very recently departed legendary celebrities Irene Cara, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Christine McVie and Kirstie Alley. Incidentally, you may also help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/f…
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On Episode 125 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis interviews film historian JAMIE BENNING of Filmumentaries.com! As well as creating his own videos and podcasts, Jamie works as a live editor in sports television. For the most part that has meant traveling the world for twenty years visiting dozens of countries, experiencing new cultures and of course…
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On Episode 124 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the Thanksgiving 2022 season with the second of two episodes celebrating the 35th Anniversary of John Hughes' PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. This 1987 film features Steve Martin as the tense marketing exec Neal Page and John Candy as the kind-hearted but bothersome shower curtain ring sales…
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On Episode 123 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off the Thanksgiving 2022 season with the first of two episodes celebrating the 35th Anniversary of John Hughes' PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. This 1987 film features Steve Martin as the tense marketing exec Neal Page and John Candy as the kind-hearted but bothersome shower curtain ring salesm…
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On Episode 122 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis concludes the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, in the second of two episodes. This 1977 film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blu…
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On Episode 121 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off the first of two episodes celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. This 1977 film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blue-collar wor…
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On Episode 120 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis interviews the legendary JESSE HARMS! Jesse is an American musician and songwriter who was the keyboardist and background vocalist for Sammy Hagar on his Three Lock Box Tour, as well as on his 1984 album, VOA, and the tour supporting that record. Interestingly, when Sammy joined Van Halen in 1985, Jes…
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On Episode 119 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the action/adventure film FIRST BLOOD starring Sylvester Stallone (as John J. Rambo)! The film also starred Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna. It was released theatrically on October 22, 1982, and thus the Rambo franchise was born! Joining Curtis on this episode is a …
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On Episode 118 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis concludes the celebration of 60th Anniversary of the JAMES BOND 007 Film Franchise with the third of three episodes! On October 5, 1962, DR. NO premiered in London, and Agent 007 was officially here to stay! Additionally, on June 29, 1987 (35 years ago and some change), The Living Daylights premiered …
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Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing, Digital and Information Officer at Bayer, joined Mark Thompson, #1 CEO Coach for this week's podcast! As a board member for Tate & Lyle and working with Bayer for many years, Patricia is a renowned voice in the consumer health field. Patricia sat down with Mark to talk about this unique industry and the changes she'…
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On Episode 117 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off the second of three episodes in celebration of 60th Anniversary of the JAMES BOND 007 Film Franchise! On October 5, 1962, DR. NO premiered in London, and Agent 007 was officially here to stay! Joining Curtis on this episode is a VERY SPECIAL GUEST! She is the actress who portrayed "Bibi Dahl…
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