BS with Brian Simpson

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 Updates
02:05 – The Weight of Giving Advice
04:15 – Honesty vs. Expertise
07:30 – Why Listening Matters
11:45 – Recognizing Fear and Pressure
16:20 – Compassion Without Judgment
20:45 – Processing Anger the Right Way
26:10 – Boundaries, Responsibility, and Choice
32:30 – Fans, Critics, and Engagement
38:45 – Authenticity vs. Persona
44:10 – Long-Term Thinking Over Short-Term Relief
50:30 – Final Thoughts on Advice and Accountability

VOICEMAIL: 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.

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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 Tone
01:20 – A Listener Story That Sparks the Episode
04:10 – Identity, Perspective & Humor
07:45 – Relationship Advice & Hard Truths
11:30 – Boundaries, Responsibility & Growth
15:40 – When Advice Gets Complicated
20:10 – Culture, Media & Accountability
24:50 – Creativity, Entertainment & Enjoyment
29:30 – Technology, AI & Modern Concerns
34:10 – Final Thoughts & Closing Perspective

VOICEMAIL: 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.

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If you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.

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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 Check
01:15 – Digital vs Physical Games Explained
04:00 – Why Ownership Doesn’t Feel Real Anymore
06:45 – Gaming, Consoles, and What People Actually Use
09:30 – Listener Advice: Attraction & Shared Living
14:30 – Why Dating a Roommate Gets Complicated Fast
19:00 – Emotional Reality vs Expectations
23:30 – Culture, Accountability, and Responsibility
27:00 – How Past Generations Imagined the Future
31:00 – Technology, Privacy, and Social Change
38:45 – AI, Parenting, and Responsibility
45:30 – Final Thoughts & Tour Dates

VOICEMAIL: 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.

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Email the show at [email protected]

If you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.

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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 updates
01:40 – Holiday thoughts and gift expectations
03:10 – Why waiting to speak up changes everything
05:00 – A long-term listener story begins
07:45 – When feelings stay unspoken too long
10:20 – Living close to someone you want
13:10 – Emotional confusion vs real connection
16:40 – Why some people choose chaos
20:00 – The danger of “what if” thinking
23:30 – Peace of mind as a life rule
27:10 – Knowing when the door is closed
30:00 – Advice for letting go cleanly
33:30 – Why timing matters more than intention
36:10 – Listener reactions & perspective checks
39:40 – Final thoughts on growth and clarity

VOICEMAIL: 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 @BScomedian

Find Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.com

Email the show at [email protected]

If you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to [email protected] with "music track" in the subject line.

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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 shows
01:10 – Why fan emails keep getting wilder
03:45 – Corporate trust and why consumers feel trapped
06:30 – When search, ads, and profit collide
09:10 – Why big companies stop caring
12:00 – A massive listener update begins
15:20 – Trauma, survival, and being unheard
19:40 – How systems fail people in crisis
23:10 – Power, paranoia, and losing control
27:00 – Why some stories sound unbelievable but aren’t
31:15 – Brian breaks down hyper-vigilance
35:40 – The long-term cost of untreated trauma
39:30 – Relationship chaos and risky decisions
43:50 – Why some people can’t stop pushing limits
47:20 – Ambition, dominance, and needing the thrill
51:00 – When success isn’t enough anymore
54:40 – Risk as the last remaining emotion
58:10 – Why consequences stop mattering
01:01:30 – Final thoughts on power and restraint

VOICEMAIL: 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 @BScomedian

Find Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.com

Email the show at [email protected]

If 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
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