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As The Clown Turns: From Holiday Oil
by The Pod Mill
As the Clown Turns is the official podcast of Holiday Oil, Utah’s beloved family-run gas station brand. Each episode invites listeners behind the counter and into the stories that have shaped this legacy business across generations—sharing the milestones, challenges, and everyday moments that built a trusted local institution grounded in quality, integrity, and genuine community care. Blending professional insight with the warm, lighthearted spirit that defines the brand, the show celebrates how Holiday Oil has stayed true to its values while keeping things fun along the way. Whether you’re a longtime customer, a fellow business owner, or simply enjoy stories of family, grit, and good old-fashioned service, tune in and discover what keeps this Utah classic turning strong.
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The Clown Behind The Clown with Ned Perry
With one of the most iconic and memorable logos in Utah andacross the Wasatch Front, Holiday Oil continues to look back on it's amazinghistory with an integral piece of that history: Ned Perry. Ned was the originalgraphic artist who conceptualized the smiling clown logo over 50 years ago.They just don't make them like they used to.
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The Game of Work: Chuck Coonradt, Holiday Oil, and the Scorecard That Still Pays
Chuck Coonradt, the mind behind The Game of Work, sits down with Holiday Oil to unpack how a few simple scorecards turned “Fill to Play” into the company’s commission backbone and still shape the way stores keep score today. He traces an unglamorous path from bagging potatoes for a bicycle in Albert Lea to measuring labor in West Coast groceries, then explains the lunch-bell epiphany that still stings: people will sweat harder for a pickup game than they will for a paycheck unless you give them feedback, goals, and a field of play. Darwin and Mike help him land the punch line that rear-view-mirror accounting never won a championship, and Chuck leaves the room with the Platinum Pledge: coach better than you are being coached.
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No One Works Harder Than Grandpa with Randy Needs Part 2
Listen in to the great conclusion to the episode with RandyNeeds, amazing executive from Holiday Oil.
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No One Works Harder Than Grandpa with Randy Needs Part 1
Holiday Oil has such a legacy of innovation, hard work and customer service over the years. Today, Mike sits down with one of the people who set the tone for the entire company, Randy Needs. Randy brings old school customer service and has help usher Holiday into the future by always emphasizing customer relationships and service that doesn't stop.
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A Man of Few Words with Scott Wagstaff
In this episode, Scott shares his lifelong journey in the oil and convenience store industry, highlighting lessons learned from real estate, store management, and strategic site selection. Including everything from sweeping the floors of the early stores to delivering cases of oil around, Scott literally has Holiday Oil in his blood and that connection shines through. His insights reveal the importance of patience, methodical planning, and teamwork in building a successful business.
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Sitting Down with One of The Holiday Architects Part 2
Darwin and Mike wrap up their amazing conversation detailing the incredible origins and industry defining trends that started right here at Holiday Oil
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Sitting Down with One of The Holiday Architects Part 1
Welcome to As The Clown Turns hosted by Holiday Oil's own Mike Wagstaff. Mike lends his great voice and business history as he sits down with one of the company Architects in Darwin Sorensen. Tune into this amazing episode to hear about great topics such as the first inclusion of the Big Swig, first 32 oz plastic cup and thinking about bringing Chevron on board.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As the Clown Turns is the official podcast of Holiday Oil, Utah’s beloved family-run gas station brand. Each episode invites listeners behind the counter and into the stories that have shaped this legacy business across generations—sharing the milestones, challenges, and everyday moments that built a trusted local institution grounded in quality, integrity, and genuine community care. Blending professional insight with the warm, lighthearted spirit that defines the brand, the show celebrates how Holiday Oil has stayed true to its values while keeping things fun along the way. Whether you’re a longtime customer, a fellow business owner, or simply enjoy stories of family, grit, and good old-fashioned service, tune in and discover what keeps this Utah classic turning strong.
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The Pod Mill
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As the Clown Turns is the official podcast of Holiday Oil, Utah’s beloved family-run gas station brand. Each episode invites listeners behind the counter and into the stories that have shaped this legacy business across generations—sharing the milestones, challenges, and everyday moments that built...
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