Just Some BS

Brandon Stanchock
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Just Some BS is where industrial leaders talk about what actually breaks when companies scale. Hosted by Brandon Stanchock, CEO of an industrial construction company, this show challenges the myths industrial businesses tell themselves about control, accountability, and growth. Because most industrial companies don’t struggle from lack of talent, they struggle with a lack of clarity. And when clarity is missing, leaders tighten control instead of fixing the real issue. This is not a generic leadership podcast. It’s for operators responsible for execution — the ones dealing with scope definition, contract expectations, field-office tension, margin pressure, and modernization decisions that carry real risk. Expect: • Solo breakdowns of operational friction • Honest discussions about leadership under pressure • Execution failures that teach more than wins • Accountability without control theater • Conversations with industrial operators and subject-matter experts If you lead in construction, fabrication, industrial services, or execution-heavy environments — this show is built for you. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just real operational leadership.

  1. 3H AGO

    He’s 83 and Taking More Risks Than You

    Send a text  Most people slow down at 83.  John Graham sped up.  In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with former diplomat, adventurer, and founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project, John Graham, who has dodged avalanches and bullets across three continents and says he’s doing the best work of his life right now.  This conversation isn’t just about adventure. It’s about meaning.  They dive into:  • Why meaning outlasts money and power  • Why most people avoid risk  • How physical risk prepared him for spiritual risk  • What makes mountains turn into speed bumps  • Why purpose protects your mental health  • Why older doesn’t mean irrelevant  • The danger of AI without guardrails  • Why he refuses to be bought  • What fulfillment actually feels like  • And why he believes boredom makes people decay  John also shares the origin of the Giraffe Heroes Project — highlighting people who “stick their necks out” to solve real problems at real risk.  If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re playing it too safe…  This episode might challenge you.    JOHN GRAHAM WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS John Graham website www.johngraham .org Giraffe Heroes Project website www.giraffe.org LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnagraham1/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JohnAGraham344/ Instagram Badass Granddad Instagram login: @john.a.graham_ PW: BadassGrandad1969! https://www.instagram.com/badassgranddad/ YouTube @JohnGraham123 https://www.youtube.com/@JohnGraham123 YouTube (Badass Granddad) Badass Granddad@badassgranddad https://www.youtube.com/@badassgranddad Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@badassgranddad?lang=en Memoir: Quest – Risk, Adventure, and a Search for Meaning Available on Amazon and from any bookstore 🎙️ 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.

    46 min

  2. MAR 3

    How to Prepare for Hard Conversations (Without Making Them Worse)

    Send a text Hard conversations don’t usually fail because of what’s said.  They fail because of what wasn’t prepared. In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down a practical, repeatable framework for preparing for hard conversations — so they’re productive instead of destructive. This isn’t about scripts or manipulation. It’s about intention, empathy, and clarity. In this episode, Brandon covers:  • Why hard conversations actually go sideways  • The difference between facts and stories  • Naming your emotions before they name you  • How unspoken emotions leak into conversations  • Why clarity beats “being nice”  • Owning your side of the street as a leader  • What restraint really looks like in leadership  • How to frame a conversation before it starts  • Why listening matters more than talking  • What a “good ending” actually looks like This episode is for leaders, managers, parents, partners, and anyone who cares about relationships — and wants to stop avoiding conversations that matter. Preparation doesn’t make these conversations easy.  It makes them respectful. 🎙️ 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.

    21 min

  3. FEB 24

    I Let My First Podcast Guest Interview Me (100 Episodes Later)

    Send a text For the 100th episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon flips the script. Mike — the same friend who said yes to Episode 1 — returns to interview Brandon about what it actually takes to build a podcast, stay consistent, and keep learning without turning it into a metrics-obsessed grind. This episode is a candid look behind the mic — the wins, the friction, the discipline, and the mindset shifts that come from showing up every week for 100 episodes. In this conversation, they cover:  • What pushed Brandon to hit record on Episode 1  • How to get guests when you’re just starting  • Why consistency matters more than talent  • Planning vs living in the moment  • Saying no and protecting your time  • Why podcasting is Brandon’s “cheat code” for learning  • The unexpected relationships built along the way  • Why stats can help — and hurt — creators  • What’s changing for the podcast heading into 2026 If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, building something consistently, or just want an honest look at the process behind long-term creative work, this episode pulls back the curtain. 🎙️ 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. FEB 17

    Why Most Subcontractors Struggle With Cash Flow (And How to Fix It)

    Send a text Cash flow problems aren’t random in construction — they’re structural. In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Josh Luebker, founder of The Construction CFO, to break down why so many subcontractors struggle financially — even when they’re busy — and what actually fixes it. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real issues behind billing delays, unpaid change orders, bad contract language, weak planning, and why “just doing good work” isn’t enough anymore. In this episode, they cover:  • Why paid-when-paid and paid-if-paid clauses hurt subcontractors  • The hidden cost of poor project planning  • How bad schedules destroy cash flow  • Billing strategies that protect your business  • Why AR discipline matters more than people think  • Change orders, leverage, and timing  • The danger of taking on too much work  • Why lowest-bid work creates long-term damage  • The role of bonding, job costing, and financial maturity  • How transparency actually builds better projects If you’re a subcontractor, PM, GC, or owner trying to survive (and grow) in today’s construction environment, this episode is packed with real-world lessons you won’t get from a textbook. Check out Free Advice from Josh on his YouTube https://youtube.com/@theconstructioncfo?si=it2J-IgXYNtmpTNv 🎙️ 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.

    53 min

  5. FEB 10

    Can Schools Ban AI When the Real World Depends on It?

    Send a text AI is everywhere — except where we’re telling kids they can’t use it. In this episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon sits down with Billy Ostroski, school administrator and educator, to unpack the growing tension between education systems trying to restrict AI and a real world that increasingly depends on it. This isn’t a fear-based conversation. It’s a practical, honest look at what’s actually happening inside schools right now — and why banning AI may be doing more harm than good. In this episode, they discuss:  • How schools are currently policing AI use  • Why AI detectors are unreliable and creating conflict  • The real risk of students skipping foundational learning  • Bloom’s Taxonomy — and why it needs to be flipped  • AI as a think partner vs a shortcut  • Why “just banning it” doesn’t work  • How guided use builds critical thinking  • Parallels between AI and calculators in education  • What businesses actually want students to know  • Why reflection matters more than completion This conversation is for educators, parents, and leaders trying to figure out how to prepare the next generation — without pretending AI is going away. 🎙️ 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.

    55 min

  6. FEB 3

    I Don’t Use AI Like a Tech Bro. Here’s What Actually Works.

    Send a text  I don’t use AI to replace people.  I don’t use it to pretend I’m smarter than I am.  And I definitely don’t use it like a tech bro on LinkedIn. In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down the 10 simple, boring, functional ways he actually uses AI every week — not for hacks or hype, but to reduce mental friction, think clearer, and stop spinning. This episode isn’t about tools or prompts.  It’s about how AI can help you think better, learn faster, and prepare smarter without replacing real thinking. In this episode, Brandon covers:  • How he uses AI to extract insights from massive data dumps  • Why AI works best as a think partner, not an answer machine  • Automating repeatable work without losing quality  • Using AI as a realistic fitness and nutrition coach  • His “Bob Vila” approach to home repairs and confidence  • Turning messy transcripts into clarity  • Process definition and workflow improvement  • Using AI for thumbnails, visuals, and placeholders  • Pressure-testing personal brand ideas without sounding corporate  • Why preparation reduces anxiety in leadership and life AI didn’t make him smarter.  It made him clearer. If you’re tired of AI hype and just want practical ways to reduce friction in your work and life, this episode is for you. 🎙️ 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.

    18 min

  7. JAN 27

    I Spent 7 Weeks Working the Shop Floor as CEO. Here’s What Changed

    Send a text Most CEOs spend their time in conference rooms.  I spent seven weeks sweating in welding bays, loading trucks, grinding metal, and trying not to embarrass myself. In this solo episode of the Just Some BS Podcast, Brandon breaks down what happened when he spent seven weeks working in seven different departments at SWF Industrial — doing jobs he was absolutely not qualified to do. This wasn’t a stunt. It was an experiment in perspective, process improvement, and leadership humility. In this episode, Brandon shares:  • Why he chose to work the floor instead of running meetings  • What logistics, production, stainless, maintenance, and fabrication actually feel like  • The hidden stress inside every department  • Why starting a task wrong costs more than starting slow  • How physical exhaustion changes leadership empathy  • What shop work teaches you about quality, incentives, and accountability  • Why being bad at something can make you a better leader  • The real difference between hypothetical and lived process improvement  • How trust, humility, and effort earn real credibility If you’re a leader who wants a deeper connection to your team, better decisions, and fewer blind spots, this episode is a raw, honest look at what happens when you stop leading from a distance. 🎙️ 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

  8. JAN 20

    What CEOs Get Wrong About Their CFO (From Someone Who Advises Them)

    Send a text 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 across multiple companies, which gives him a rare vantage point into the patterns most leaders miss. In this conversation, we cover:  • What CEOs actually misunderstand about their CFO • Why many finance leaders get stuck in accounting mode • The difference between reporting numbers and driving strategy • How incentive structures quietly break performance • Product and customer profitability blind spots • Why delivery matters more than credentials • How CFOs should communicate bad news • The human side of data-driven leadership • Why AI won’t fix broken finance fundamentals • What CEOs should realistically expect from their finance team This isn’t a finance lecture. It’s a practical, candid conversation about alignment, trust, and how finance should really support leadership decisions. 🔗 Connect with Eric & CFO Consulting Partners Website:  https://cfoconsultingpartners.com 🎙️ 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.

    58 min
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Just Some BS is where industrial leaders talk about what actually breaks when companies scale. Hosted by Brandon Stanchock, CEO of an industrial construction company, this show challenges the myths industrial businesses tell themselves about control, accountability, and growth. Because most industrial companies don’t struggle from lack of talent, they struggle with a lack of clarity. And when clarity is missing, leaders tighten control instead of fixing the real issue. This is not a generic leadership podcast. It’s for operators responsible for execution — the ones dealing with scope definition, contract expectations, field-office tension, margin pressure, and modernization decisions that carry real risk. Expect: • Solo breakdowns of operational friction • Honest discussions about leadership under pressure • Execution failures that teach more than wins • Accountability without control theater • Conversations with industrial operators and subject-matter experts If you lead in construction, fabrication, industrial services, or execution-heavy environments — this show is built for you. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just real operational leadership.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Stanchock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Just Some BS
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