Our American Stories Our American Stories

The $10-a-Night Job That Changed My Life

Aug 24, 2026 · 17m

Summary

Quentin Whedan recounts his transformative experience working at the Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show in Estes Park, Colorado, starting as a teenager in 1982. He shares how the job funded his college tuition and taught him professionalism through his boss Tom Justin, who famously continued performing during a power outage. Whedan later revived the historic venue in 2017, preserving its authentic Western heritage and community spirit.

Topics discussed

Sponsor messages and show introduction Quentin's early job at the Lazy Bee Chuckwagon Podcast subscription and sponsor breaks Tom Justin's legacy and the power outage story Quentin restarts the Lazy Bee and honors the tradition Final sponsor advertisements Plan B emergency contraception ad
Listen ad-free on Castria