Just Some BS
Welcome to Just Some BS—the podcast for high-potential humans trying to figure it out without pretending they’ve got it all together. Hosted by Brandon, this is where personal growth meets real talk, career chaos meets clarity, and leadership lessons are served with a side of sarcasm. Each episode is part journal, part pep talk, part “did they just say that?” Expect stories from the trenches of work and life, honest reflections, and the kind of insights you’d only get from someone who’s been through the BS and decided to podcast about it. If you're into ambition, awkwardness, and a little bit of absurdity—you’re home. New episodes every Tuesday. Stay weird.
Episodes
Most CEOs think they understand what their CFO should be doing.
Most are wrong.
In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Eric Segal, Managing Director at CFO Consulting Partners, to unpack the biggest disconnect between CEOs and finance leaders — and why it quietly costs companies margin, clarity, and momentum.
Eric isn’t a traditional, in-house CFO. He advises CEOs and finance teams acros...
“I’m nothing special.”
Mike Stern says that early in the conversation — and then spends the next hour proving why that mindset might be the most powerful leadership advantage there is.
In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Mike Stern, CEO of Preventus, Navy veteran, and former tech executive operating in high-pressure, military-adjacent environments where decisions actually matter.
Thi...
What does it actually feel like to live inside your calling once the excitement wears off?
In this episode of Just Some BS, Brandon sits down again with Andy Bachert, COO of Friends in Action International, to talk about the unfiltered reality of purpose-driven leadership. This isn’t about the moment you say yes. It’s about what that yes keeps asking of you years later.
Andy shares what it’s like leading international m...
What would you do if life kept reminding you that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed?
In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Leigh Ann Wilson, the organizational powerhouse who took her two kids to all 50 states and all 63 U.S. national parks — across 19 major trips, often with only carry-ons, school breaks, and a razor-tight budget.
Leigh Ann shares:
• How losing her mom and ...
60% of new supervisors fail in their first 24 months.
Today, we break down why — and how to build leaders the right way.
In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with leadership trainer and manufacturing expert Becky Becker to tackle one of the most painful and expensive problems in the industry:
promoting your best worker and hoping they magically become a great leader.
Spoiler: hope isn...
Let’s be honest: there are things in life we all pretend to love — because everyone else says we’re supposed to.
Networking events. Brunch. Group chats. Hustle culture. Holiday hype.
But do we actually enjoy any of that?
In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down the Top 10 Most Overrated Things in Life — the stuff we hype up publicly but privately dread.
It’s not a...
Every December, families gather to do two things: eat cookies… and fight.
In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon brings in Esther Angell — executive leader, culture expert, and unapologetic Christmas superfan — to settle the Top 10 Christmas Debates once and for all.
This episode covers:
• Is Die Hard actually a Christmas movie?
• White lights vs colored lights (and what it says about you)<...
Everyone thinks their taste is elite… until they say Big Bang Theory is the GOAT. 😅 In this solo episode, I lay down my definitive Top 10 TV shows of all time—ranked by rewatchability, writing, cultural impact, emotional range, and longevity. Expect spicy takes, iconic quotes, and at least one show you’ll rewatch tonight.
The List (10 ➜ 1) + a “why it slaps” speed take
10) Silicon Valley — Tech satire that’s too...
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Be honest—you’ve silently raged at slow walkers, public speaker-phone people, and that one coworker who hits Reply All with “Thanks!” In this laugh-out-loud solo pod, Brandon Stanchock runs through the Top 10 universal pet peeves we all pretend not to have—but absolutely do, from “no offense, but…” to the dreaded “it is what it is.” Expect relatable stories, p...
First-time leadership is exciting—and a little terrifying. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock walks through the top 10 mistakes new leaders make and the simple shifts that prevent months (or years) of frustration. Leadership isn’t about being flawless; it’s about learning faster and leading better【turn36file0†L4-L6】.
What you’ll learn (with quick fixes):
- Trying to be everyone’s friend → lead with trust, fairnes...
Planning Orlando and torn between Universal’s Epic Universe and Walt Disney World? In this BS-free breakdown, Brandon and theme-park superfan Cole compare the parks head-to-head—covering best rides, Express Pass/VIP value, crowd strategy, and can’t-miss food so you get more fun per dollar (and fewer lines).
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Quick verdict: Disney still owns magic & nostalgia; Universal wins thrills &...
How do ministry and executive coaching collide? Karl Landis has lived both—graduate school in sociology and theology, 13 years pastoring and leadership development, and now building a Christian CEO peer advisory group that runs on three core values: growth, respect, and humility. In this conversation with Brandon Stanchock, Karl shares the practices that keep leaders grounded, the performance-review framework he calls...
From the pulpit to recruiting to HR, Brett Hower has spent his career where it matters most—with people. In this episode, Brett joins host Brandon Stanchock to unpack the thread running through pastoral ministry, executive search, and organizational development: you can build the best environment in the world, but individual choice still drives outcomes. We dig into gratitude vs. entitlement, how to spot and keep high...
Today isn’t about finance or KPIs—it’s about finishing the story that’s been living in you for a decade. Author Brandon Rogers joins Brandon to unpack the making of his debut novel The Safe Place: the daughter who said “Dad, finish your book,” the 48-hour writing sprint that poured out 22,000 words, and the whirlwind that led to four publishers and a multi-book deal. We dig into vulnerability, trauma, redemption, and ...
How do you take a solid ISO shop and make it faster, smarter, and easier to run—without ripping out your ERP? Adam Marsh (President, Ledge Inc.; founder, 80/20 Quality) joins Brandon to share a no-hype playbook for practical AI in manufacturing: secure models, simple automation, and quality workflows that actually ship more good parts.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Where the real waste hides: why the floor is fine—...
Some quotes belong on mugs, not inside your management playbook. In this solo episode, Brandon Stanchock (with a cameo from Invader 🐶) breaks down 10 famous leadership/culture quotes he can’t fully get behind and offers practical rewrites that hold up in the real world. We also finally decode the show’s name: Just Some BS = Brandon Stanchock and “just some BS.” You’ll never unsee it.
In this episode you’ll hear Brand...
Still living on spreadsheets and tribal knowledge? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, Elena Malygina, CEO of BNMA Custom Software Solutions, breaks down how construction and construction-adjacent manufacturers can move from force-fitting SaaS to fit-first operations that match the way your teams already work. We dig into what’s real (and what’s not) with AI in 2025, how to prep your data, and why ...
How do you turn a business that’s “my baby” into an asset buyers will fight over? Laurie Barkman—a nationally-recognized Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and host of Succession Stories—joins Brandon to break down the mindset, metrics and mechanics of an exit that works for you and your team.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago—the next best time is today” when it c...
When Egyptian-born pianist-producer Mar Ibrahim couldn’t find a job that merged music and climate action, he wrote his own—cold-emailing production giant Nimblist and launching its Planet First Initiatives (PFI) sustainability division mar-brandon. Today Mar helps artists from Green Day to Bon Jovi cut carbon without killing profit—or the vibe.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why one night of arena power equals 10,000...
From having last rites read over him before third-grade open-heart surgery to advising CEOs on future-proof health plans, Nate Bunty has lived both sides of America’s medical maze. In this candid sit-down with host Brandon Stanchock, the Univest Benefits Advisor explains how childhood “zipper-scar” resilience, protein-packed fitness habits and a passion for simple, transparent coverage fuel his mission to make insuran...
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