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Ep. 188: Genius or Idiot? | BS with Brian Simpson

Season 2, Ep. 188
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A Florida man reportedly put a lit charcoal grill in the back of his pickup truck. When the truck caught fire, his solution was to back the entire vehicle into the water. Brian Simpson has some questions.

On Episode 188 of BS with Brian Simpson, Brian reacts to the bizarre burning-truck video and debates whether the driver's last-minute decision was actually genius or just another terrible idea. That leads to a hilarious conversation about people who create their own problems, friends who make unpredictable decisions, personal accountability, and why Brian refuses to go river tubing. Plus, Brian reacts to a Florida courtroom story involving an unusual request for a Philly cheesesteak, discusses Airbnb cleaning fees and checkout rules, revisits the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack mystery, and answers more listener emails.


Brian Simpson | Live From The Mothership (Full Comedy Special)


00:00 — Brian's Tour Updates and Listener Emails

02:14 — When a Joke Completely Misses the Mark

05:17 — The Cat That Brought Home a Rabbit

07:15 — Florida Man Drives a Burning Truck Into Water?!

10:05 — Brian Watches the Wild Truck Video

15:07 — Why Brian Avoids People Who Make Bad Decisions

19:44 — Brian Explains Why He Refuses to Go River Tubing

22:01 — Kingdom Hearts and Unforgettable Gaming Memories

24:15 — Brian Answers a Tough Question About Racism

38:07 — The Cheesesteak Courtroom Story and Airbnb's Cleaning Rules


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Produced by: Colt Garrett - @_coltycolt_


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