Zoinkies!
Hey Zoinkers! Welcome to Zoinkies! State of Mind — the podcast that’s all about living bold, getting funky, and finding your groove! I’m Curtis, aka Shaggs, your host, your guide, and your fellow time-traveler into the vibrant world of retro vibes and life over 50. I'm the purveyor of groovy! Here, we discover things that make life groovy—whether it’s the timeless style of the 70s, epic adventures, or uncovering secrets to manifesting and longevity. Each week, we’ll explore stories, tips, and conversations that celebrate individuality, creativity, and the power of a little funk to brighten your day. So, whether you’re here for weekly inspiration, a blast from the past, or just a good laugh—this is your vibe! Ready to make life groovy? Let’s get Zoinked!
Episodes
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.
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 #wi...
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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
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 #sur...
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.
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.
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. He...
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 #gene...
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...
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!
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 #winksfromtheunivers...
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
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...
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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