BS with Brian Simpson

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian reacts to some of the most bizarre and confusing real-world stories making the rounds right now.From unbelievable news headlines to questionable decision-making, this episode dives into the kind of stories that make you stop and think, “How is this even possible?”00:00 – Quick Intro & What’s Coming 01:00 – Listener Story: Scams & Wild Situations 03:30 – Should There Be More Accountability? 06:30 – The Story Everyone Is Talking About 10:00 – Breaking Down What Doesn’t Add Up 14:30 – Why Media Leaves Out Key Details 18:30 – The Questions No One Is Answering 22:00 – Another Viral Story Reaction 26:30 – Real Talk on Relationships & Society 30:00 – Internet Stories That Go Too Far 34:30 – Product Trends & What People Buy 38:00 – Why People Fall for Certain Marketing 41:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap UpVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian dives into some of the most fascinating and surprising topics—from viral reality shows to real-world crime stories and the psychology behind risky decisions. This is a hot one.00:00 Intro + Tour Recap & Live Shows 01:30 Why Celebrity Culture Isn’t That Interesting 03:00 The Reality Show That Raises Big Questions 06:30 Why People Take Extreme Risks 10:00 Power, Authority & Real-Life Systems 14:00 Public Figures & Responsibility Discussion 17:00 Listener Email: Life Upgrades & Advice 19:00 Everyday Laws You Didn’t Know About 22:00 Gaming Talk: What’s Worth Your Time 25:00 Wild News Story Breakdown 28:00 The Most Impressive Heists Ever 34:00 Why Most People Get Caught 38:00 Discipline, Money & Human Nature 43:00 The Small Mistakes That Change Everything 47:00 Real Talk on Success & Friendships 50:30 Final Thoughts + OutroVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian dives into a wide range of topics including comedy culture, festival season in Austin, gaming debates, and real-life listener advice.Brian shares his thoughts on how creative festivals evolve over time, the challenges artists face in entertainment spaces, and why authenticity matters in comedy and creative communities.The episode also features listener emails covering friendship boundaries, relationships, and navigating disagreements with people you care about.Later in the episode, Brian talks about gaming culture, what makes a great video game experience, and why certain design choices matter to players.If you enjoy podcasts about comedy, culture, gaming, and honest conversations about life, this episode is for you.00:00 – Festival Season in Austin 02:00 – Why Festivals Change Over Time 06:00 – Comedy Culture & Authenticity 10:30 – Austin Traffic During Festivals 15:30 – Public Transportation Debate 20:00 – Wild News Story Breakdown 26:00 – Listener Email: Friendship Drama 34:30 – Setting Boundaries With Friends 41:00 – Advice on Communication in Relationships 47:00 – Relationship & Politics Debate 55:00 – Gaming Culture Rant 1:05:00 – Game Design Pet Peeves 1:15:00 – More Listener Questions 1:25:00 – Final ThoughtsVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian Simpson breaks down listener questions, unusual news stories, and everyday life decisions with his signature honest perspective.Brian discusses smart spending habits, why some things are worth investing in, and how small decisions can affect your long-term comfort and quality of life. He also reacts to bizarre headlines, internet rumors, and situations where people made extremely questionable choices.00:00 – Welcome Back & Tour Updates01:10 – Listener Question: Buying Furniture on a Budget04:30 – Why Mattresses Are Worth the Investment08:00 – The Difference Between Frugal and Cheap11:40 – Reacting to a Wild News Story About an Argument Over Food17:00 – How Small Decisions Can Change Lives22:30 – Austin Nightlife & Why Late Nights Get Risky28:30 – Internet Rumors and Viral Misinformation33:30 – When Online Stories Turn Out to Be Fake36:30 – Bizarre Crime Story: A Very Bad Plan40:30 – Why Bad Decisions Often Start Small42:10 – Final Thoughts & Listener EmailsVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian breaks down celebrity headlines, relationship expectations, internet confession culture, and a difficult workplace dilemma — all with his signature honest perspective.00:00 – Welcome Back & What Counts as “Big News” Now02:15 – Celebrity Feuds & Why They Don’t Hit the Same07:00 – Childless vs Childfree: What’s the Difference?11:40 – Why You Can’t Change Someone in a Relationship18:00 – Reddit Confessions & Internet Stories23:30 – Should You Reveal a Secret That Could Change Everything?26:00 – The “Stinky Coworker” Workplace Dilemma31:00 – How to Address Hygiene Issues Professionally36:00 – Leverage, Power & Knowing Your Value at Work42:30 – Corporate vs Service Industry Work Culture45:00 – Tour Updates & Closing ThoughtsVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian Simpson shares honest, thoughtful perspective on Austin’s rapid growth, the evolution of comedy, originality in creative work, and listener questions about real-life situations.Brian discusses how cities change over time, the realities of modern creative careers, and why originality still matters in stand-up comedy. He also responds to listener emails covering relationships, decision-making, and unusual real-world situations—blending humor with grounded perspective.00:00 – Welcome Back & Show Updates01:15 – Listener Question: Austin’s Growth Explained04:30 – Why Cities Change Over Time07:05 – Comedy Originality and Creative Discipline11:00 – Internet Fame vs Real-World Skill15:45 – Listener Story: Relationship and Trust19:30 – Modern Media and Perspective24:15 – News Story Reaction: Lottery Controversy30:40 – Fairness, Luck, and Opportunity36:10 – Public Events and Media Decisions42:00 – Final Advice and Listener Questions52:10 – Closing ThoughtsVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Brian breaks down real questions about navigating professional environments, handling personal business privately, understanding long-term consequences, and why honesty and discretion matter more than public validation. Along the way, he reacts to news stories, reflects on workplace dynamics, and explores why certain environments fit different stages of life.00:00 – Welcome Back & Tour Updates02:00 – Listener Question: Giving Honest Advice05:30 – Workplaces, Privacy, and Boundaries09:45 – Why Discretion Matters14:30 – Long-Term Consequences vs. Short-Term Wins19:00 – Relationships and Shared Interests23:45 – Listener Follow-Up: Perspective Shift28:40 – Reacting to Cultural Differences33:50 – Aging, Environments, and Comfort38:40 – Finding Humor in Everyday Life42:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian responds to listener emails and current stories while sharing honest, humorous perspective on everyday frustrations, creativity, games, work ethic, and modern life.Brian discusses everything from how people process stress and irritation, to why creativity takes discipline, to the difference between intentional challenge and unnecessary frustration in games and work. Along the way, he breaks down listener questions, reacts to unusual news stories, and reflects on how people navigate responsibility, ambition, and expectations in today’s world.00:00 – Welcome Back & Tour Updates02:10 – Dealing With Everyday Frustrations05:30 – Why Some Challenges Feel Rewarding09:10 – Games, Creativity, and Intentional Difficulty13:45 – Listener Email: Creative Discipline18:40 – Work Ethic and Long-Term Focus23:30 – Reacting to Unusual News Stories28:50 – Responsibility, Stress, and Perspective34:40 – How People Process Anger and Frustration39:55 – Finding Humor in Real Life45:10 – Final Listener Thoughts & Wrap-UpVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian responds to real-world questions about navigating partnerships without resentment, making smart financial choices, choosing growth over comfort, and understanding when logic and emotion collide. From relationship dynamics to long-term thinking, this episode balances humor with thoughtful insight — without pretending there’s one right answer.00:00 – Welcome Back & Tour Updates02:10 – Why Boundaries Matter in Relationships05:00 – Logic vs. Emotion08:30 – Spending Money With Intention12:40 – When Compromise Becomes Resentment17:20 – Choosing Peace Over Being Right22:30 – Career Risk and Long-Term Thinking27:45 – Advice Without Pretending to Be an Expert33:10 – Navigating Modern Expectations38:40 – Growth, Accountability, and Self-Awareness43:50 – Final Thoughts & Listener TakeawaysVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian dives into thoughtful listener emails covering relationships, personal responsibility, boundaries, anger, trust, and decision-making. With his signature honesty and humor, Brian breaks down why advice should never be treated as instruction — and why listening, context, and accountability matter more than quick answers.00:00 – Welcome Back & Live Show Updates02:05 – The Weight of Giving Advice04:15 – Honesty vs. Expertise07:30 – Why Listening Matters11:45 – Recognizing Fear and Pressure16:20 – Compassion Without Judgment20:45 – Processing Anger the Right Way26:10 – Boundaries, Responsibility, and Choice32:30 – Fans, Critics, and Engagement38:45 – Authenticity vs. Persona44:10 – Long-Term Thinking Over Short-Term Relief50:30 – Final Thoughts on Advice and AccountabilityVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 150, Brian responds to a wide range of listener emails covering relationships, personal growth, culture, technology, and modern dilemmas — all with honesty, humor, and clear perspective.00:00 – Welcome Back & Setting the Tone01:20 – A Listener Story That Sparks the Episode04:10 – Identity, Perspective & Humor07:45 – Relationship Advice & Hard Truths11:30 – Boundaries, Responsibility & Growth15:40 – When Advice Gets Complicated20:10 – Culture, Media & Accountability24:50 – Creativity, Entertainment & Enjoyment29:30 – Technology, AI & Modern Concerns34:10 – Final Thoughts & Closing PerspectiveVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to BS with Brian Simpson, where Brian breaks down listener emails, modern culture, and the everyday logic behind why life feels more frustrating than it used to. This week Brian reacts to a wide range of fan emails that spiral into bigger conversations about digital ownership, gaming culture, technology, relationships, parenting, and personal responsibility. From frustrations with modern companies to why people avoid accountability, this episode blends humor with sharp, honest perspective.00:00 – Welcome Back & Modern Life Reality Check01:15 – Digital vs Physical Games Explained04:00 – Why Ownership Doesn’t Feel Real Anymore06:45 – Gaming, Consoles, and What People Actually Use09:30 – Listener Advice: Attraction & Shared Living14:30 – Why Dating a Roommate Gets Complicated Fast19:00 – Emotional Reality vs Expectations23:30 – Culture, Accountability, and Responsibility27:00 – How Past Generations Imagined the Future31:00 – Technology, Privacy, and Social Change38:45 – AI, Parenting, and Responsibility45:30 – Final Thoughts & Tour DatesVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Brian breaks down a long-running listener story involving missed timing, emotional attachment, and the hard truth about knowing when to walk away. From unspoken feelings to complicated living situations, Brian offers honest insight on why clarity matters more than comfort.00:00 – Welcome back & tour updates01:40 – Holiday thoughts and gift expectations03:10 – Why waiting to speak up changes everything05:00 – A long-term listener story begins07:45 – When feelings stay unspoken too long10:20 – Living close to someone you want13:10 – Emotional confusion vs real connection16:40 – Why some people choose chaos20:00 – The danger of “what if” thinking23:30 – Peace of mind as a life rule27:10 – Knowing when the door is closed30:00 – Advice for letting go cleanly33:30 – Why timing matters more than intention36:10 – Listener reactions & perspective checks39:40 – Final thoughts on growth and clarityVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brian reacts to intense fan emails, ranging from chaotic relationship sagas to deeper conversations about power, mental health of veterans, risk-taking, ambition, and what happens when people reach the top and still feel empty.00:00 – Welcome back & upcoming shows01:10 – Why fan emails keep getting wilder03:45 – Corporate trust and why consumers feel trapped06:30 – When search, ads, and profit collide09:10 – Why big companies stop caring12:00 – A massive listener update begins15:20 – Trauma, survival, and being unheard19:40 – How systems fail people in crisis23:10 – Power, paranoia, and losing control27:00 – Why some stories sound unbelievable but aren’t31:15 – Brian breaks down hyper-vigilance35:40 – The long-term cost of untreated trauma39:30 – Relationship chaos and risky decisions43:50 – Why some people can’t stop pushing limits47:20 – Ambition, dominance, and needing the thrill51:00 – When success isn’t enough anymore54:40 – Risk as the last remaining emotion58:10 – Why consequences stop mattering01:01:30 – Final thoughts on power and restraintVOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at [email protected] you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.