Ep. 168: Ball Maxing? | BS with Brian Simpson
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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