{"podcast":{"title":"BS with Brian Simpson","slug":"bs-with-brian-simpson-640558","podcast_index_feed_id":640558,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2","website_url":"https://shows.pippa.io/bswbs/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/1646958935135-2c70638509f4a444efc7987df5948595.jpeg","author":"Brian Simpson","episode_count":227,"summary":"Stand-up comedian Brian Simpson talks some bullshit about whatever he wants, with whomever he wants. Email the show at BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com and follow Brian at @BScomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T06:19:44.903211+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 149: Roomate Romance | BS with Brian Simpson","slug":"ep-149-roomate-romance-bs-with-brian-simpson","published_at":"2026-01-06T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558/ep-149-roomate-romance-bs-with-brian-simpson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558","url":"https://shows.acast.com/bswbs/episodes/ep-149-roomate-romance-bs-with-brian-simpson","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/e/6959549e6446068fdc97dce5/media.mp3","summary":"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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Welcome back to BS with Brian Simpson, where Brian breaks down listener emails, modern culture, and the everyday logic behind why life feels more frustrat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2906,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558/episodes/ep-149-roomate-romance-bs-with-brian-simpson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558/ep-149-roomate-romance-bs-with-brian-simpson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}