In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian breaks down celebrity headlines, relationship expectations, internet confession culture, and a difficult workplace dilemma — all with his signature honest perspective.

00:00 – Welcome Back & What Counts as “Big News” Now

02:15 – Celebrity Feuds & Why They Don’t Hit the Same

07:00 – Childless vs Childfree: What’s the Difference?

11:40 – Why You Can’t Change Someone in a Relationship

18:00 – Reddit Confessions & Internet Stories

23:30 – Should You Reveal a Secret That Could Change Everything?

26:00 – The “Stinky Coworker” Workplace Dilemma

31:00 – How to Address Hygiene Issues Professionally

36:00 – Leverage, Power & Knowing Your Value at Work

42:30 – Corporate vs Service Industry Work Culture

45:00 – Tour Updates & Closing Thoughts

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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

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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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

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.

#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast

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