Comedian Brian Simpson dives into modern politics, internet culture, psychology experiments, human behavior, and one of the strangest online trends imaginable. In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian reacts to listener emails about political frustration, social media culture, moving to a new city, psychological studies, trauma, confidence, and the growing obsession with “maxxing” trends online. The conversation ranges from the famous Universe 25 mouse experiment and the Milgram obedience study to modern internet echo chambers, self-worth, and why so many people feel disconnected from modern life.

00:00 – Intro & Korea Travel Delay

00:55 – Listener Pushback on Democrats & Politics

03:39 – Why Politicians Never Face Consequences

08:19 – Why People Treat Politics Like Sports Teams

15:16 – General Life Advice for Listeners

18:28 – The Psychology Experiments That Changed Everything

20:52 – The Monopoly Privilege Experiment Explained

23:20 – Growing Up in the DMV Area

30:55 – Mumbo Sauce, Go-Go Music & D.C. Culture

35:00 – Brian’s New Book Recommendation

37:24 – Thought Experiment: Erasing Trauma

41:15 – Advice for Moving to a New City

48:34 – The Return of “Ball Maxxing”

50:20 – Why Internet Trends Keep Getting Stranger

55:23 – The Real Problem Isn’t Your Appearance

58:20 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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This episode of BS with Brian Simpson covers everything from the viral “Universe 25” mouse experiment to internet echo chambers, modern anxiety, tradwife discourse, media panic cycles, and some of the weirdest online trends imaginable.

Brian also reacts to listener emails, philosophical thought experiments, Reddit confessions, and discusses why so many people feel disconnected despite living in the most connected era in history.

00:00 – Intro & Tour Updates

00:53 – Listener Email About Modern Comedy & Culture

03:14 – Are We Addicted to Convenience?

04:37 – Why Expertise Doesn’t Matter Anymore

08:14 – Thought Experiment: Would You Want to Know Your Death Date?

12:02 – The Ultimate Moral Dilemma

14:17 – The Movie Everyone Slept On

17:41 – Why Philosophy Changes How You Think

18:09 – Publishing Books & Finding Literary Agents

21:35 – Hantavirus Panic & Media Fear Cycles

27:29 – Reddit Confession: Walking Away From Success

30:06 – Why So Many People Crave Simplicity

32:01 – The “Universe 25” Mouse Experiment Explained

35:11 – The Weirdest Internet Trend Yet

39:05 – How the Internet Helps Weird Communities Grow

41:24 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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Comedian and podcaster Brian Simpson returns with another hilarious and thought-provoking episode of BS with Brian Simpson.

This episode dives deep into modern relationships, loneliness, AI culture, social media, comedy, and the strange direction technology is heading. Brian reacts to listener emails, talks about dating dynamics, discusses AI companions and chatbot culture, and shares his honest thoughts on how people are navigating connection in the modern world.

0:00 – Ron Taylor Wins Big

2:50 – The Reality of Comedy Culture

3:25 – Relationship Advice From Tokyo

5:45 – Dating, Marriage & Commitment

9:30 – Favorite Kill Tony Moment

11:00 – Dolphins Acting Strange?

14:40 – Animals, Intelligence & Getting Bored

17:00 – AI Companions & Emotional Dependency

20:50 – Why AI Feels So Weird

24:10 – Loneliness in the Modern World

27:50 – AI Relationships Are Already Here

31:00 – Is AI Becoming Self-Aware?

35:00 – Military Tech & Artificial Intelligence

38:15 – China’s Growing Tech Advantage

42:00 – Why Politics Feels Broken

47:00 – The Problem With Modern Leadership

50:50 – 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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