{"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. 151: Fan got scammed by an escort! | BS with Brian Simpson","slug":"ep-151-fan-got-scammed-by-an-escort-bs-with-brian-simpson","published_at":"2026-01-20T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558/ep-151-fan-got-scammed-by-an-escort-bs-with-brian-simpson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558","url":"https://shows.acast.com/bswbs/episodes/ep-151-fan-got-scammed-by-an-escort-bs-with-brian-simpson","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/e/696aa80c1e4bca00bf0ec051/media.mp3","summary":"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. 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":"Brian dives into thoughtful listener emails covering relationships, personal responsibility, boundaries, anger, trust, and decision-making. With his signa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4116,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bs-with-brian-simpson-640558/episodes/ep-151-fan-got-scammed-by-an-escort-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-151-fan-got-scammed-by-an-escort-bs-with-brian-simpson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}