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Just Some BS
Brandon Stanchock
92 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text 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 nearly losing her husband shaped her “life is short — book the trip” mindset • Th...
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Send us a text 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 nearly losing her husband shaped her “life is short — book the trip” mindset • Th...
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Education,
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Society & Culture,
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Just Some BS
She Took Her Kids to All 63 National Parks: Here’s What It Taught Her About Life
Send us a text 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 nearly losing her husband shaped her “life is short — book the trip” mindset • Th...
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5 days ago
45 minutes

Just Some BS
Why 60% of New Supervisors Fail (And How to Fix It)
Send us a text 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’t a strategy. Becky has trained leaders in 43 states, Puerto Rico,...
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1 week ago
1 hour 1 minute

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10 Overrated Things in Life We All Pretend to Love
Send us a text 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 about being negative. It’s about calling out the social norms, expectations, and tradi...
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Just Some BS
Top 10 Christmas Debates That Will Absolutely Ruin Your Group Chat
Send us a text 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) • Real tree vs fake tree — and the trauma behind your choice ...
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3 weeks ago
38 minutes

Just Some BS
Top 10 TV Shows of All Time (My Definitive, Fight-Me List)
Send us a text 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 real for real engineers. “We’re making the world a better p...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Just Some BS
Top 10 Universal Pet Peeves (A Funny Therapy Session We All Need)
Send us a text SEO-Rich Description (use on both Buzzsprout & YouTube) 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, playful jabs, and a gentle nudge to be the bigger human (and ...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

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10 Rookie Leadership Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Send us a text 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, fairness, and accountability, not popularityAvoiding hard conversation...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Just Some BS
Epic Universe vs. Disney World: Best Rides, Express Pass Math & Food Wins (w/ Cole)
Send us a text 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 & value.Ride strategy at Epic Universe: hit the non-Express ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 35 minutes

Just Some BS
Pastor to Peer Chair Karl Landis on Humble Leadership, ‘Catalytic’ Reviews & Ending CEO Isolation
Send us a text 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 catalytic coaching, and why so many CEOs feel isolated (and ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Just Some BS
Gratitude over Entitlement: HR Leader Brett Hower on Choice, Culture & ‘High-Production, Low-Maintenance’ Teams
Send us a text 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-production, low-maintenance people, and the listening skills...
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2 months ago
57 minutes

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If Not Now, When? Brandon Rogers on ‘The Safe Place,’ Redemption & a Multi-Book Deal
Send us a text 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 what it takes to create when life gets loud. In this ep...
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Just Some BS
Manufacturing AI That Actually Works: 7 Tools to Save Hours (w/ Adam Marsh)
Send us a text 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—and the back-end admin is bleeding cash (POs, certs, contr...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Just Some BS
10 Leadership Quotes I Can’t Fully Get Behind (and Why)
Send us a text 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 Brandon’s take on “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Cult...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Just Some BS
AI in Construction? Start Here: Fit-First Software, RAG & 5 Data Steps (w/ Elena Malygina)
Send us a text 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 starting small beats ripping out your ERP. You’ll learn...
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

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Selling Your Company? 3 Exit-Readiness Mistakes Owners Still Make (w/ Laurie Barkman)
Send us a text 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 comes to succession planning.The #1 driver of valuation: consist...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Just Some BS
Planet-First Beats: Mar Ibrahim on Turning Concerts into Climate Wins
Send us a text 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 family homes—and how Mar’s PFI decarbonizes that draw step-by-...
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

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Heart-Surgery Survivor to Benefits Fixer: Nate Bunty on Direct Primary Care, Fitness & Cost-Smart Insurance
Send us a text 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 insurance actually work. Inside the episode: Life with a “zipper che...
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

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Let My People Flow: Rabbi Ari on Somatic Healing, Spiritual Coaching & Beating Burnout
Send us a text What do snowboarding, Jewish mysticism, and a domain called RabbiFlo.com have in common? They’re all fuel for the unconventional coaching style of Ari (aka “Rabbi Flow”)—a former yeshiva student turned somatic-therapy mentor who helps leaders, founders, and couples unlock “flow” in every area of life. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Brandon Stanchock, Ari explains why our bodies must lead the dance, how “first-world problems” drive burnout, and why embracing your in...
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4 months ago
59 minutes

Just Some BS
Building Legacy Barn Homes: JJ King on Barndominiums & Customer Trust
Send us a text Forget cookie-cutter condos—the real American Dream might be a steel-clad “barn home” on a few acres of breathing room. 🏡🚜 In this episode, Amish entrepreneur JJ King—founder of Lancaster Barndominiums and JJ Builders—joins host Brandon Stanchock to reveal how he’s fusing old-school work ethic, hospitality-level customer care, and social-media savvy to reshape the residential construction game. jj-customs Listen (or watch) and discover Customer-first construction: why JJ treat...
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

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Epic Universe Unpacked: Helios Hotel Hacks, Ride Strategy & Food Wins with Hank from Outer Rim Travels
Send us a text Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is finally open—and travel-planner extraordinaire Hank (“Hank’s Travels” / Outer Rim Travels) just spent opening week inside the gates. If you’re eyeing the park (or already booked for later this year), this episode is your all-killer, no-filler playbook. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Helios Grand Hotel advantages—private entrance, 1-hour early entry, and why a “park-view” room is worth it even if the décor feels standard.How to bea...
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Just Some BS
Send us a text 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 nearly losing her husband shaped her “life is short — book the trip” mindset • Th...