# Lightning Round: Travel Disasters, Des Moines & Podcast Dreams | Fast Five Shorts

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Podcast: [Omni Talk Retail](https://stenobird.com/podcast/omni-talk-retail-6449360)
Published: 2026-05-16T12:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omnitalkretail.captivate.fm/episode/lightning-round-travel-disasters-des-moines-podcast-dreams-fast-five-shorts
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## Resource

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five Lightning Round segment closes out the show with rapid-fire questions, chaotic travel stories, and some very spirited retail debates. Chris Walton and Kathryn Mazza discuss creator loyalty, dream podcast guests, unexpected Des Moines growth, bizarre airport behavior, and whether Target’s latest moves deserve praise or criticism. There’s also plenty of laughs along the way, including travel horror stories, strong opinions about brand love, and one especially heated Target argument. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/W5Ei9Mjru4c #LightningRound #Target #RetailNews #PodcastClips #RetailMedia #CreatorEconomy #RetailTechnology #FastFive #OmniTalkRetail #TravelStories This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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