Comedian Brian Simpson dives into modern politics, internet culture, psychology experiments, human behavior, and one of the strangest online trends imaginable. In this episode of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian reacts to listener emails about political frustration, social media culture, moving to a new city, psychological studies, trauma, confidence, and the growing obsession with “maxxing” trends online. The conversation ranges from the famous Universe 25 mouse experiment and the Milgram obedience study to modern internet echo chambers, self-worth, and why so many people feel disconnected from modern life.

00:00 – Intro & Korea Travel Delay

00:55 – Listener Pushback on Democrats & Politics

03:39 – Why Politicians Never Face Consequences

08:19 – Why People Treat Politics Like Sports Teams

15:16 – General Life Advice for Listeners

18:28 – The Psychology Experiments That Changed Everything

20:52 – The Monopoly Privilege Experiment Explained

23:20 – Growing Up in the DMV Area

30:55 – Mumbo Sauce, Go-Go Music & D.C. Culture

35:00 – Brian’s New Book Recommendation

37:24 – Thought Experiment: Erasing Trauma

41:15 – Advice for Moving to a New City

48:34 – The Return of “Ball Maxxing”

50:20 – Why Internet Trends Keep Getting Stranger

55:23 – The Real Problem Isn’t Your Appearance

58:20 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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