BS with Brian Simpson

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 Updates
02:00 – Listener Question: Giving Honest Advice
05:30 – Workplaces, Privacy, and Boundaries
09:45 – Why Discretion Matters
14:30 – Long-Term Consequences vs. Short-Term Wins
19:00 – Relationships and Shared Interests
23:45 – Listener Follow-Up: Perspective Shift
28:40 – Reacting to Cultural Differences
33:50 – Aging, Environments, and Comfort
38:40 – Finding Humor in Everyday Life
42:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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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 Updates
02:10 – Dealing With Everyday Frustrations
05:30 – Why Some Challenges Feel Rewarding
09:10 – Games, Creativity, and Intentional Difficulty
13:45 – Listener Email: Creative Discipline
18:40 – Work Ethic and Long-Term Focus
23:30 – Reacting to Unusual News Stories
28:50 – Responsibility, Stress, and Perspective
34:40 – How People Process Anger and Frustration
39:55 – Finding Humor in Real Life
45:10 – Final Listener Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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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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 Updates
02:10 – Why Boundaries Matter in Relationships
05:00 – Logic vs. Emotion
08:30 – Spending Money With Intention
12:40 – When Compromise Becomes Resentment
17:20 – Choosing Peace Over Being Right
22:30 – Career Risk and Long-Term Thinking
27:45 – Advice Without Pretending to Be an Expert
33:10 – Navigating Modern Expectations
38:40 – Growth, Accountability, and Self-Awareness
43:50 – Final Thoughts & Listener Takeaways

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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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.

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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