{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/6a187bee69630795d8b4f0a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 168: Ball Maxing? | BS with Brian Simpson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5bc92ceaf3ade92b3e2522d2/1779983044008-cfee508f-0abc-478b-a8c5-b3cd85e3c892.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro &amp; Korea Travel Delay</p><p>00:55 – Listener Pushback on Democrats &amp; Politics</p><p>03:39 – Why Politicians Never Face Consequences</p><p>08:19 – Why People Treat Politics Like Sports Teams</p><p>15:16 – General Life Advice for Listeners</p><p>18:28 – The Psychology Experiments That Changed Everything</p><p>20:52 – The Monopoly Privilege Experiment Explained</p><p>23:20 – Growing Up in the DMV Area</p><p>30:55 – Mumbo Sauce, Go-Go Music &amp; D.C. Culture</p><p>35:00 – Brian’s New Book Recommendation</p><p>37:24 – Thought Experiment: Erasing Trauma</p><p>41:15 – Advice for Moving to a New City</p><p>48:34 – The Return of “Ball Maxxing”</p><p>50:20 – Why Internet Trends Keep Getting Stranger</p><p>55:23 – The Real Problem Isn’t Your Appearance</p><p>58:20 – Final Thoughts &amp; Outro</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 <a href=\"http://briansimpsoncomedy.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">briansimpsoncomedy.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email the show at <a href=\"mailto:bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bswithbriansimpson@gmail.com</a></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 #standupcomedy #comedypodcast</p>","author_name":"Brian Simpson"}