Irregardless
Irregardless
Podcast Description
Irregardless, We're Gonna Talk About It
Some podcasts stick to the script—we don’t even have one. Irregardless is where real conversations happen: no filters, no fluff, just good company and great topics. Hosted by the team behind Bryzos, the app revolutionizing how the metals industry does business, you’ll meet:
Shep Hickey - Founder and visionary leading the charge
Lee Letourneau - Co-founder, steel pricing guru and sales expert
Kelsey Hartman - Director of Ops and the ultimate chaos coordinator
Rachel Hartman - Biz Dev, Marketing and the personality hire who always brings the energy
We will cover it all—industry talk, startup struggles, questionable life advice, and whatever random rabbit hole we fall into with guests from all walks of life sharing their stories, insights, and unexpected perspectives.
We'll also dive into how Bryzos is shaking up the metals industry with a one-of-a-kind, lightning fast digital marketplace. Whether you’re a fabricator, sales rep, or just someone looking to improve your procurement processes, our app is built for you. Visit our website at http://www.bryzos.com to download the app and join the Bryzos community!
We’re the friends you didn’t know you needed, chatting about everything you didn’t know you cared about. So grab a drink, tune in, and let’s get into it… irregardless of the topic, we're gonna talk about it.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various topics such as industry innovations, personal stories, and life lessons, including startup challenges, notable guest experiences, and societal issues, as demonstrated in episodes featuring individuals like Sarah Hickey discussing resilience amid illness and Ron King sharing insights on entrepreneurship.
Irregardless. Debated word. Undebatable energy.
Hosted by Shep Hickey, CEO of Bryzos, Irregardless is the no-filter podcast where the metals industry kicks back and speaks freely. From steel market trends and tech to wild stories and left-field tangents, this show brings real talk with real people from all corners of the industry—and beyond. But we don’t stop there. Expect discussions on leadership, startups, entrepreneurship, and the unpredictable paths that connect it all. It’s brought to you by the team behind Bryzos—the digital marketplace built for the metals world. We’re on a mission to bring speed, transparency, and zero BS to buying and selling metals. No script. No fluff. Irregardless of the topic, we’re gonna talk about it. Check out the app and join the community at Bryzos.com
Steve’s journey is one of grit, healing, and transformation. From his early days as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy,serving in Somalia in the 1990s, to his years as an ironworker in Chicago, Steve’s hands have always built, repaired, and created. But it wasn’t until later in life, as he faced the weight of PTSD and the challenges many veterans experience after service, that he found true purpose through art.
What started as “tinkering” with old typewriters and mechanical scraps turned into an extraordinary outlet. Steve began welding small creatures, dinosaurs, animals, intricate sculptures, crafted entirely from repurposed metal parts. His work evolved into stunning, expressive art that’s now been featured in galleries, the Library of Congress, the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, and even commissioned by Google’s Art Director for a Veterans Day piece.
In this heartfelt episode, Steve shares how creativity became therapy, how passion can rebuild purpose, and how the most meaningful art often comes from the hardest battles. His story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to find healing through creation.
Learn more about Steve’s work and Metal Health Artwork at stevekost.com
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