KwikCast

God Bless Kwik Trip | Dan Lepien

The man behind the new single "God Bless Kwik Trip" - singer/songwriter Dan Lepien - joins Chris to talk about his love for Kwik Trip and how he was able to bring that passion to life in a country music song. They chat about Dan's start in the music industry, performing at dive bars and venues all across Wisconsin, recording songs down in Nashville, and how he came to find his musical style. Listen for "God Bless Kwik Trip" on the in-store radio at your local Kwik Trip, as well as on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and more on March 31st. Follow Dan on Facebook here and visit his website for tour information here!

Endless Opportunities | Stephanie Pollex and Jenna Donley, Kwik Trip Recruiting

Stephanie Pollex, Recruiting Manager at Kwik Trip, and Jenna Donley, Campus Recruiting Supervisor, join Chris to peel back the curtain a bit on the world of recruiting and hiring at Kwik Trip. Steph and Jenna talk about what recruiters do and how hiring can vary from one department to the next in such a large company, how to ace a Kwik Trip interview, as well as their own personal career paths, having both started as part-time coworkers in retail. They also touch on the ongoing preparation for expanding to new markets, the approach for hiring external candidates versus promoting from within, as well as adapting to how the job market has changed over the last few years.

Sometimes Miss America Just Wants A Kwik Trip Muffin | Grace Stanke

Chris is joined by the recently-crowned Miss America, Grace Stanke, to chat about representing Wisconsin on a national stage during the competition, and what her year as Miss America might look like. They chat about her nuclear engineering studies and her plans to finish her degree at the University of Wisconsin while also wearing the Miss America crown, the amount of nuclear radiation in a Kwik Trip banana (don't worry, it's the good kind), how she finds time to still practice the violin, and her surprising choice for what she dips her cheese curds. 

Mac & Cheese and the Green Bay Packers | Matt Ramage

Chris is joined by Matt Ramage, Packers fan extraordinaire and the host of The Matt Ramage Show, to talk about Matt's two favorite things: Kwik Trip, and the Green Bay Packers. They chat about how Matt turned his passionate fandom into a platform with nearly 300,000 foloowers, developing relationships with players over social media, what his perfect Kwik Trip meal looks like, jumping into Lake Michigan at Flugtag, and what he thinks might happen with the Packers this offseason. Check out Matt on social media here, and his new merch line here!

What a Week in Wisconsin Weather | Mark Holley

Chris is joined by Mark Holley, Chief Meteorologist at NewsChannel 7 in Wausau, Wis. to talk about the eventful week in Wisconsin weather, and what hope for some warm(er) termperatures we might have on the horizobn. They chat about Mark's viral social media post illustrating the difference between sleet and freezing rain, how social media has become a big part of what meteorologists do, and then talk about some of the things that make Wisconsin great, even though there may be a blizzard to deal with from time to time.

Hockey in his Blood | Brock Caufield

Chris chats with Brock Caufield, fifth-year senior on the University of Wisconsin hockey team, about the upcoming Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff in Milwaukee at the Fiserv Forum. Brock talks about the season so far for UW, the Wisconsin vs. Minnesota rivalry, growing up in a legendary hockey family, and more. Check out Brock and the Badgers at the Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff, December 28th and 29th, alongside Lake Superior State, Clarkson, and UMass.

Living Life One Joke at a Time | Charlie Berens

Recorded at Lambeau Field, Chris is joined by the one and only Charlie Berens to talk about a wide array of topics, including how Midwestern life is the perfect comedic fodder, having the patience to follow your passions, the accessibility of comedy these days, and living life one joke at a time. Charlie also weighs in on the Tornado pronunciation debate, casts his vote in Brown Cap vs. Green Cap, and helps us rank various Midwest exclamations.

We’ve Got Spirits, Yes We Do | Mike Vold

Chris is joined by Mike Vold, Zone Leader at Kwik Trip, to chat about the growing Kwik Spirits brand within the Kwik Trip family. Mike talks about his unique position, which oversees all Tobacco Outlet Plus stores, Stop N Go stores, and all Kwik Spirits stores, which highlight a greater number of beer, alcohol and tobacco offerings than a traditional Kwik Trip or Kwik Star. They chat about some of the offerings you can find, what goes in to building and maintaining a humidor in a Midwestern climate, and the fun ways that we promote the Kwik Spirits brand.

Bringing a Basketball Career Full Circle | Steve Novak

Chris chats with Steve Novak, Marquette basketball legend and NBA journeyman, about growing up in Wisconsin, playing basketball all over the country, and retiring to now live in the Dairy State. They talk about his experiences playing in the Final Four, the experience of New York City during Linsanity, how basketball in the state of Wisconsin has taken off over the past decade, and about the Milwaukee Bucks season ahead. Steve talks about the art of shooting, its place in the game, and how it motivated him to start the 2s, Frees & 3s competition to find the best shooter in Wisconsin.

How Our People Bring Our Products to Life | Brad Clarkin

Chris sits down with Brad Clarkin, Production Operation Director at Kwik Trip, to highlight all of the production and manufacturing areas within Kwik Trip as a part of National Manufacturing Month here in October. They give an overview of our dairy, bread and buns, sweet goods, and kitchens facilities, plus dig into the fun facts and statistics about the products that Kwik Trip creates 365 days a year.