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

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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.

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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