Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve
A podcast you didn't know you needed— Highly experimental in tone and content, Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve is a podcast about people living life in the way they know best— as themselves. Throwing caution to the wind, Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve approaches conversation in an honest and spontaneous way, in hopes of providing a deeper insight into what makes people uniquely unique, all while revealing the heart, soul, and goofier side of being a human.
Episodes
65 episodes since 2019
The Best Medicine with Rebecca Thomas
Every once in a while, we get to talk to someone who bowls us over, and this episode is no exception. With today’s mental health challenges, it’s refreshing to hear voices unafraid to be transparent, unafraid of embarrassment...
April 10, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:12:50
Socially Influential with Austin and Max!
Networking and contributing to your community are the some of the most important aspects of working in today’s business world— and it’s a lesson not everyone hears. In this episode of Absolute B.S., we speak to Austin Reynolds and ...
February 21, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:18:01
Leggo Explore the World
It’s been a few... hundred... months.... But we’re back in the studio with our next guest!Featuring a storied career and trusted voice in the news, AND a major focus on health and wellness, Val Lego is now ready to take those talents in...
January 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:14:09
Philanthro-what? with Erik Wolenberg!
This time on Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve, we invite Erik Wolenberg, Executive Director of the Hope Network Foundation to our table. Through extremely self-deprecating humor we take a look into the world of Philanthropy— what ...
June 30, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:15:23
Becoming a Communication Master with Craig Clark!
This episode of Absolute BS with Brad and Steve, we are joined by the formidable Craig Clark of Clark Communications! A mainstay in corporate and private PR messaging and problem solving, Craig lends his spin on GR’s PR scene, where it’s going ...
May 17, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:02:46
Show us the money, Paige Afendoulis!
Money! Some consider it, some don’t. Some have it. Some won’t. Listen in as we talk with Paige Afendoulis, a financial guru, a celebrated author, and succession planning consultant bringing her experience in family money management...
March 08, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:07:44
Oo la la! Une Conversation avec Sheila VanZile!
Business executive, exotic homeowner, and now celebrated author-our next guest takes us through a personal journey, one of loss, acceptance, forgiveness, and eventual transformation. On this episode we talk to the indomitable Sheil...
January 11, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:12:58
420 Realness with Sarah Tupper
Whether you're canna-curious or canna-confident, you can always rely on our next guest to give you the 420 on what exactly you need to do to put together a personalized package to elevate your experience. We’re talking to Sarah Tup...
December 08, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:09:58
Nothing but Sh!t with Diane Teall Evans!
Sometimes a pairing comes along that works just too well. We talk a lot of B.S. over here at ABS. Our guest this week talks a lot about…just S. This episode we are joined by Diane Teall Evans, Nutritional therapist and founder of D...
November 09, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:14:39
Desde Mexico con Amor: Monica Mendez!
On this episode of Absolute BS we talk with Monica Mendez, an unapologetic force of nature, leading the GR Chamber’s Talent and Leadership Program. We go over it all-her exodus from Mexico, her love for sappy movies, Steve’s terrib...
October 19, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:15:45
These Two Guys Set Out to Change the Medical Industry
On this episode of Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve, we get to talk to two paragons of the science world. One guy is redefining the methods to identify and eradicate cancer— the other is keeping the operation running smoothly. Meet Anthony Cha...
September 28, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:17:52
Double Trouble with Holly & Stephanie
For this episode of Absolute BS with Brad and Steve, we set the studio on fire with the unadulterated energy and enthusiasm brought to the room. Hang on, as we dive into the minds of Stephanie Andrews and Holly Visser; two besties driving much ...
August 10, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:07:37
He Ain't Your Average HR Rep: Mike Parnacott
After a few weeks out doing summer stuff, we’re back in the studio with another episode. This time we’re speaking with the Vice President of Business Development at the HR Collaborative, Mike Parnacott. Join us as we learn why HR i...
July 27, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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59:39
Guess Who's Back, Back Again: Krista!
They say the second time is even better, and after being on our very first episode of Absolute BS with Brad and Steve, we felt we owed our guest another shot. We’re happy to have back Krista Paulin, Vice President of Marketing and Community Aff...
June 01, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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55:51
Gettin' Uncomfy with Anna
It takes a lot to rattle Brad’s cage, but in this episode, it happens as we interview Partner and COO of Failure Lab, Anna Baeten! Join us as we talk about the upside of failing, what it means to be Asian in America, and why it’s not a go...
April 20, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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57:41
Special LIVE Episode: The Razzle Dazzle of Trino
This time we did it live! With real people watching! Listen into the magical sounds of LaughFest 2022 as we interview our next guest Trino, the comedy magician. His routine co-mingles comedy and theatrical feats, giving audience an...
April 06, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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52:35
It Ain't Easy Bein' a Boss
This time on Absolute BS with Brad and Steve, we’re joined by author, entrepreneur, and whiskey-drinking creator of GoodFellows Creative, Marissa Callie Fellows! Join us as we travel through what starting a business in a pandemic l...
February 24, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:03:49
Comedic Grief Relief with Zack Berends
It’s not easy pulling off a festival of comedy during a pandemic, but our next guest Zack Berends is doing it with some style. As the events and festival manager for Gilda’s Laughfest, Zack is still finding the humor in all things. We debate, d...
February 10, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:00:36
The 'V' Word with Erin Fisk
It’s time to get vulnerable.On this episode of Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve, we’re joined by consultant, therapist, ally, and all-around advocate of 'being kind', Erin Fisk. It’s time for the eye-opening take on race and gender equa...
January 19, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:00:16
Handcrafted with Liz 'Lemon' Della Croce!
Occasionally, one is 'hashtag blessed' and gets to converse with a superstar. Kicking off Season 4 of Absolute B.S. with Brad and Steve, we sit down with internet sensation Liz Della Croce to discuss her online food, travel, and he...
January 05, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:00:23
She Got Style, She Got Grace
As Brad and I round out our third season and nearly 50 recorded stories, we wanted to close this season with our biggest one, yet. It’s a tale of drama…and politics, and what it’s like to make city-affecting decisions, when all you want to do i...
October 13, 2021
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:05:48
Lens Stuff with Brian Kelly
From droning our city for coffee-table book material to photographing the nation’s funniest celebrities, our next guest sees the world through a different lens. Photographer, filmmaker, and podcaster Brian Kelly gets the microphone...
September 14, 2021
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:19:32
Try, Try Again with Carrie 'Cookie' Kolehouse
If anything can be said about our next guest, it’s that ‘She tries!’ That’s our big takeaway from our conversation with Carrie Kolehouse, The Executive Director of Mom’s Bloom, an organization helping those women and men facing pos...
September 02, 2021
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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50:00
The name's Good, David Good
Things are (G)ood on Absolute BS as we speak about the perils and profit of being a true and self-effacing geek in today’s culture.Our new friend David kicks off a very sincere and unapologetic conversation about growing up introverted;...
August 16, 2021
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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57:35
Back-handed App Slap!
From grunt photographer and gallery owner to curating a city in a job with too many words in the title... This is the story of Rich 'don’t call me Dick' App. In this episode, we discuss art, culture, and the serious challenges of b...
July 30, 2021
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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57:16