BS with Brian Simpson

Comedian Brian Simpson returns for another episode of BS with Brian Simpson, covering UFC at the White House, conspiracy theories, the JFK files, gaming recommendations, restaurant horror stories, current events, and listener questions.00:00 The Netflix Special Update01:20 UFC at the White House06:50 Politics, Listener Emails & Hot Takes08:00 The Mattress That Changed Brian's Life12:00 Food Standards, Restaurants & Being Particular18:45 The Dirty Restaurant Investigation20:10 Brian's Worst Sushi Experience Ever29:40 Brian's Gaming Recommendations35:15 The Most Interesting Conspiracy Theories49:00 The JFK Files & Unanswered QuestionsFollow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com 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 bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com 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 bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com 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 bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com 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 bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com with "music track" in the subject line.#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.