{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/6915e9961029ec1fed8b94c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 142: Dating Apps and Email Updates | BS with Brian Simpson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/1763042143563-2f53ae95-aad9-4576-a7e0-07c68f424888.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Brian reacts to a series of <em>unbelievable relationship emails</em>, breaks down dating dynamics, talks about traveling for shows, food recommendations, and gives grounded life insights you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy episodes that mix <strong>real stories</strong>, <strong>authentic advice</strong>, and <strong>Brian’s signature take on life</strong>, hit that <strong>Subscribe</strong> button — it truly helps the show grow.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Welcome Back &amp; On the Road Again</p><p> 00:50 – Listener Email: “Maybe He’s Going Through Something”</p><p> 03:00 – Relationship Challenges &amp; Emotional Breaking Points</p><p> 05:20 – Co-Parenting, Stability, and Real-Life Struggles</p><p> 07:50 – A Mother’s Perspective on Trying to Improve</p><p> 10:10 – Gaming Talk: Travel Tips &amp; Battery Secrets</p><p> 12:45 – Food on the Road: Chains vs Local Spots</p><p> 15:20 – Why Word of Mouth Still Matters</p><p> 18:05 – Restaurant Consistency &amp; Travel Stories</p><p> 21:40 – Listener Follow-Up: Setting Boundaries</p><p> 24:20 – How Scams Hook People Emotionally</p><p> 27:00 – Social Worker Weighs In on Relationship Styles</p><p> 30:10 – Knowing Yourself Before Dating Others</p><p> 32:20 – Dating Apps vs Meeting in Person</p><p> 34:15 – The “Too Many Options” Problem</p><p> 36:00 – The Math Behind Choosing a Partner</p><p> 37:30 – Final Thoughts &amp; How to Send Your Emails</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>Follow Brian @BScomedian</p><p><br></p><p>Find Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.com</p><p><br></p><p>Email the show at bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>#briansimpson #bswithbriansimpson</p>","author_name":"Brian Simpson"}