{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/339736e5-b21f-4af2-ada6-2d48cb8a1581/662a99233bcafa00128bfce8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Brian Simpson (Live @ SXSW)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee35c06c05e6c01f40f42/1714067077082-923898f504a476e339f50953ec809adc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p><strong>Brian Simpson</strong> is a stand-up comic hailing from Austin, TX, where this was in fact recorded as part of SXSW!</p><p><br></p><p>With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a rare blend of life experiences to his comedy, offering a refreshingly unique perspective. He's earned a spot on Variety's Top Comics to Watch in 2023 and you might recognise Brian from Comedy Central's Lights Out with David Spade, or his debut Netflix special, <strong>Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership</strong>!</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss how ADHD affects Brian’s comedy, reflecting on mentor advice and learning to embrace discomfort along with the therapeutic value and healing potential of comedy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Please note: this episode deals with the topic of suicide.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Join the Insiders Club at <a href=\"http://patreon.com/comcompod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>patreon.com/comcompod</strong></a> where you can <strong>get access to hundreds of hours of bonus features </strong>with the likes of Iliza Shlesinger, Nish Kumar and Lucy Beaumont. You’ll also get to <strong>watch full episodes</strong> (where possible) including James Acaster, Julia Masli and Dara Ó Briain.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget, if you’re an Insider’s Insider (£5+), join me on Tuesday 30th April for a <strong>Live Stu&amp;A</strong>, details in the Patreon!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the Podcast at </strong><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/ComComPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Patreon.com/ComComPod</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>☑️&nbsp;<strong>Get full video episodes</strong> where possible</p><p>☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio</p><p><strong>☑️ Exclusive guest announcements</strong>&nbsp;and engagement&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>☑️ New membership offerings&nbsp;</strong>including a monthly “Stu&amp;A” which is a Q&amp;A with me with a fun title.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Catch Up with Brian:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brian Simpson: Live From The Mothership</strong> is out now on Netflix.</p><p><br></p><p>Brian is regularly performing across the US including a show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival next month, find dates <a href=\"https://www.briansimpsoncomedy.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">briansimpsoncomedy.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>He also has a podcast, search for “BS with Brian Simpson” wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow Brian on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/bscomedian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"https://instagram.com/bscomedian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, @BSComedian.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything Stu's up to:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: <a href=\"https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Wells | May 2024: <a href=\"https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024</a></p><p><br></p><p>Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/611ee402fbda3b0013c3b3af/shows/65a595e6e0973500170b811b/episodes/www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Find everything else you at <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith</a>.</p>","author_name":"Stuart Goldsmith"}