Just Some BS
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.
Just Some BS
Top 10 Christmas Debates That Will Absolutely Ruin Your Group Chat
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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 /
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