Just Some BS

Brandon Stanchock
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    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, and the Virgin Islands, and she reveals the real reasons supervisors struggle — lack of training, lack of mentorship, culture gaps, and unrealistic expectations. This conversation is packed with practical tools for manufacturing companies, HR teams, and new supervisors who want to succeed instead of sinking. This episode is a masterclass in fixing the frontline leadership crisis happening across the industry. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro  00:08 – Why promoting your best worker often fails  01:00 – The NFL analogy that explains leadership mistakes  03:00 – Is leadership born or trained?  04:30 – Why the Navy trains leaders from day one  05:45 – Radical grace & culture expectations  07:30 – Why people need to feel appreciated at work  09:10 – Meeting people where they are  11:12 – Becky’s childhood story that shaped her leadership lens  13:40 – Why leaders must understand values & mission  18:50 – Why trust is a skill — not magic  20:05 – ABCD Model of Trust  21:30 – The human side of leading through chaos  22:45 – Staying consistent as a leader  23:48 – Becoming “unflappable”  25:10 – What Navy SEAL breathing teaches about emotional control  27:10 – Manufacturing’s massive supervisor failure rate  28:20 – Why new supervisors get almost no training  29:40 – The impact of bad supervisors on turnover  31:18 – Creating alternate career tracks for technical experts  32:20 – Why temporary supervisor assignments save careers  34:05 – Becky’s weirdest nerd hobby (and a secret 1940s York movie)  36:15 – What companies should screen for BEFORE promoting  39:40 – How to evaluate leadership readiness  41:10 – Preventing resentment when promoting non–star performers  44:00 – Why new supervisors default back to what they’re good at  45:45 – Sandbox vs. hot seat (training the right way)  47:20 – How to help someone step back without shame 48:30 – The hardest conversation Becky ever witnessed 51:00 – Why annual reviews shouldn’t deliver surprises 52:20 – The T-ball coaching analogy every supervisor needs 53:50 – How the Manufacturers Association trains supervisors 56:10 – How companies can prepare supervisors before training 57:30 – The leadership belief Becky changed her mind on 58:30 – What great supervisors really do 59:30 – What Becky hopes she’ll be remembered for 59:55 – Advice for anyone just promoted 01:01:00 – Final message + where to find Becky 🎙️ Like what you heard?This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    1h 1m

  2. DEC 16

    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 traditions we continue to participate in, even though half of us secretly dislike them. If you’ve ever smiled through a networking breakfast, forced enthusiasm on New Year’s Eve, or pretended brunch is worth $30, this episode will hit home. CHAPTERS  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Why we pretend to love overrated things 02:21 – Ground rules 02:50 – #10: Icebreakers & team-building games 04:30 – #9: Networking events 06:48 – #8: Hustle culture 09:01 – Why sleep is massively underrated 11:01 – #7: Brunch 11:58 – Breakfast Brunch (Brandon explains) 13:52 – #6: New Year’s Eve hype 16:16 – #5: Corporate happy hours 18:38 – #4: Open office plans 20:33 – #3: Group chats 22:05 – The chaos of staying “caught up” 23:55 – #2: Being busy as an identity 24:29 – Learning to say “no” 26:06 – #1: Looking like you have it all together 28:24 – Why perfection is overrated 29:50 – Final thoughts + your turn 🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    31 min

  3. DEC 9

    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 • When Christmas decorating should actually start • Eggnog: festive beverage or dairy-based crime? • Christmas music in October — who hurt these people? • Matching pajamas: adorable… or cult behavior? • Do adults really need gifts? • Favorite snacks, childhood memories & glitter trauma • How leadership, empathy, and traditions collide during the holidays It’s funny, nostalgic, slightly unhinged, and surprisingly meaningful — especially when Esther brings in leadership lessons, empathy, culture, and finding joy during a chaotic season. If you love Christmas, hate Christmas, or just love the drama of Christmas debates, this is the episode for you. 00:00 – Intro & why Esther loves Christmas 01:05 – Culture, leadership & honesty during the holidays 03:20 – Esther’s Christmas resume 04:45 – Early Christmas memories & family traditions 06:20 – Debate #1: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 07:40 – Debate #2: White lights vs colored lights 10:15 – Debate #3: Real tree vs fake tree 14:00 – Debate #4: When decorating should officially start 17:55 – Debate #5: Eggnog — festive treat or crime? 20:50 – Debate #6: Christmas music in October 24:00 – Debate #7: Do adults actually need gifts? 27:20 – Debate #8: Best holiday snacks & new business ideas 29:20 – Debate #9: Matching pajamas — wholesome or cult? 30:45 – Debate #10: Ugly sweaters & Christmas fashion 32:50 – Esther’s new podcast & what success means 35:20 – Final reminder about joy, saying no & holiday pressure 37:40 – Closing thoughts Our Guest Esther Angell https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherangell/ https://www.instagram.com/esthereena / 🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    38 min

  4. DEC 2

    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 place…” 😉 9) Peaky Blinders — Post-WWI grit, flat caps, razor bills, Cillian Murphy masterclass. “By order of…” 8) Ted Lasso — Mr. Rogers energy with cuss words. Pure feel-good believe fuel. 7) Boardwalk Empire — Prohibition power plays; Buscemi proves you can’t be “half a gangster.” 6) Chernobyl — Five hours of “what is the cost of lies?”—and flawless tension. 5) The Sopranos — Therapy as a power move; the finale debate lives rent-free forever. 4) Yellowstone — Succession in cowboy boots; build something great and someone tries to take it. 3) Band of Brothers — Spielberg/Hanks gut-check; if you didn’t cry, check your pulse. 2) The Office (US) — Background-TV king, quote factory, comfort-watch champion.  Game of Thrones — When it hit, it was untouchable. “Winter is coming” (and so are trust issues). Honorable Mentions: Breaking Bad, Shameless, Key & Peele (A-A-Ron forever), Shrinking.  Drop your Top 3 in the comments and tell me which pick is outrageous. Bonus points for a quote that everyone knows. 📣 Sponsor Spotlight Want your brand in front of leaders, builders, and TV-nerds who actually engage? Sponsor an upcoming episode—we’ll craft a fun, on-brand read that doesn’t make listeners hit skip. (Link in show notes.) 🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    32 min

  5. NOV 25

    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 return your shopping cart).  What’s inside (highlights): “No offense, but…” = I’m about to offend you on purpose.Public speaker-phone calls (yes, we can all hear Aunt Linda).Slow walkers (and full-width family phalanxes at theme parks).Reply-All avalanches and accidental CC disasters.Loud chewers + chaotic “drink-while-chewing” combos.Four-way-stop philosophers who over-wave into gridlock.The plane-landing clapper debate.Serial texters who send 10 messages instead of one.Shopping cart abandoners (wind + bumpers = pain).“It is what it is” — the slogan of giving up (let’s retire it). If you love relatable humor, everyday annoyances, and comedy rants with a little self-awareness, this one’s your commute antidote. Drop your biggest pet peeve in the comments and tell Brandon which one he missed. 📣 Interested in sponsoring a future episode? Put your brand in front of a community that appreciates straight talk and good laughs. (Link in show notes.) 🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    26 min

  6. NOV 18

    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 conversations → don’t let issues fester; prepare data, aim for win-wins, and practice the repsMicromanaging everything → set expectations and checkpoints; allow R&D-style learning (yes, it has a cost)Thinking leaders must have all the answers → it’s okay to say “I don’t know—let me find out,” then circle backIgnoring culture because “the work comes first” → culture is a performance system, not frosting on the cakeFailing to set clear expectations → define “what good looks like,” due dates, and check-ins (written > verbal)Not managing up → lead both directions: make your boss’s job easier while serving your teamForgetting self-care → protect energy, delegate to strengths, communicate “no surprises” when behindOver-promising to look capable → pause, check capacity, give the truthful best you can deliverNeglecting to develop yourself → leadership isn’t the finish line; keep learning, seek mentors, grow EQBrandon closes with an invite: what mistake did you make—or see all the time—that didn’t make the list? DM him on LinkedIn and keep the conversation going. 📣 Sponsor Spotlight Interested in sponsoring a future episode? Put your brand in front of a no-BS community of leaders, builders, and creators. (Link in show notes.) 🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    25 min

  7. NOV 11

    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 headliners first (e.g., Donkey Kong, Dragon Racer’s Rally), then circle back to Battle for the Ministry midday.Top rides worth the wait: Monsters Unchained (jaw-dropping animatronics), Hagrid’s (pure joy), Stardust Racers (beautiful chaos).Hard pass: why Fast & Furious – Supercharged is an easy skip.Express Pass & VIP math: when Premier hotels (that include Express) beat buying it à la carte, and how VIP—with included meals—can pay for itself on crowded days.Crowd hacks: save Super Nintendo World and Wizarding World for after 3 PM; use Celestial Park as your decompression zone.Food wins: Pizza Moon (order at the table), Oak & Star Tavern breakfast (get the cornbread), Atlantic for a chill dinner, Frozen Butterbeer, and the Isle of Berk mac-and-cheese cone with pulled pork.How many days you really need: with VIP, plan 3 days (2 legacy parks + 1 Epic); without VIP, 4 days to breathe and catch shows.🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    1h 36m

  8. NOV 4

    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 what to do about it).  You’ll learn: ‘Catalytic’ performance reviews that develop people without “gotchas”—and how to make sure nothing in the review is a surprise. Why Christian leaders can be too slow to confront dysfunction—and how to have crucial conversations with grace and clarity. In vs. On the business: simple ways to reclaim reflection time so you stop making every decision yourself. The learner’s posture—books, listening, and modeling vulnerability first—that sets the bar for an entire team. Decision-making balance: when you have enough data to act vs. when waiting just creates damage. From third-culture kid in Central America to peer-group chair: how being “the new person” built empathy for leaders who feel misunderstood. If you’re a values-driven owner or exec who wants high-production, low-maintenance teams—and a place to process the hard stuff—this one’s for you. 📣 Episode Spotlight — Karl Landis x Convene (Christian CEO Peer Advisory) Forming a non-competing peer group (Lancaster, York, Berks, Lebanon counties): monthly Forum Days for learning + challenge, 1:1 coaching with Karl, and a starter set of personal & company assessments to accelerate growth and reduce isolation. Search “Karl Landis Convene” to connect (links in the show notes).  🎙️ Like what you heard? This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe. Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more. 👊 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship 🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers 🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something 📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock 🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock Your Potential. Your Rules. Stay Weird.

    1h 3m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Stanchock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Just Some BS
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