Ep. 148: Reversed Double Standard | BS with Brian Simpson

<p>This week, Brian breaks down a long-running listener story involving missed timing, emotional attachment, and the hard truth about knowing when to walk away. From unspoken feelings to complicated living situations, Brian offers honest insight on why clarity matters more than comfort.</p><br /><p>00:00 – Welcome back &amp; tour updates</p><p>01:40 – Holiday thoughts and gift expectations</p><p>03:10 – Why waiting to speak up changes everything</p><p>05:00 – A long-term listener story begins</p><p>07:45 – When feelings stay unspoken too long</p><p>10:20 – Living close to someone you want</p><p>13:10 – Emotional confusion vs real connection</p><p>16:40 – Why some people choose chaos</p><p>20:00 – The danger of “what if” thinking</p><p>23:30 – Peace of mind as a life rule</p><p>27:10 – Knowing when the door is closed</p><p>30:00 – Advice for letting go cleanly</p><p>33:30 – Why timing matters more than intention</p><p>36:10 – Listener reactions &amp; perspective checks</p><p>39:40 – Final thoughts on growth and clarity</p><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>Follow Brian @BScomedian</p><br /><p>Find Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.com</p><br /><p>Email the show at bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com</p><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson #standupcomedy #comedypodcast</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>