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 Updates

01:15 – Listener Question: Austin’s Growth Explained

04:30 – Why Cities Change Over Time

07:05 – Comedy Originality and Creative Discipline

11:00 – Internet Fame vs Real-World Skill

15:45 – Listener Story: Relationship and Trust

19:30 – Modern Media and Perspective

24:15 – News Story Reaction: Lottery Controversy

30:40 – Fairness, Luck, and Opportunity

36:10 – Public Events and Media Decisions

42:00 – Final Advice and Listener Questions

52:10 – Closing Thoughts

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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.

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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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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 bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com

If you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com with "music track" in the subject line.

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