JRE 1751 · June 27, 2024

Brian Simpson

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Who is Brian Simpson?

Brian Simpson is a standup comedian and host of the podcast "BS with Brian Simpson." He's also on Season 3 of The Standups on Netflix premiering on Decemeber 29.

Topics and Timestamps

01Brian Simpson discusses his comedy career and the pressures of performing on major platforms like Netflix
02Conversation covers the evolution of stand-up comedy and how social media has changed the comedy landscape
03Brian talks about his podcast BS with Brian Simpson and the creative freedom it provides
04Discussion about Season 3 of The Standups on Netflix and what it takes to make it in comedy
05Brian shares insights into the comedy writing process and developing material
06Joe and Brian explore the differences between podcasting and traditional stand-up performance
▶Brian discusses his Netflix special on The Standups Season 30:05:00
▶Conversation about the BS with Brian Simpson podcast and creative freedom0:15:00
▶Brian talks about the evolution of stand-up comedy and social media's impact0:25:00
▶Discussion about performing for cameras versus live audiences0:40:00
▶Brian shares insights about writing comedy and developing material0:55:00

The Show

Joe sits down with standup comedian Brian Simpson to talk about his comedy journey and current projects. Simpson brings a seasoned perspective to the comedy world, discussing everything from the grind of building a comedy career to navigating the modern entertainment landscape where Netflix specials and podcasts have become essential platforms for comedians.

The conversation touches on how stand-up comedy has evolved, particularly with the rise of social media and streaming platforms. Simpson discusses his podcast BS with Brian Simpson, which gives him creative freedom away from the pressure of traditional comedy club audiences and network executives. Joe and Brian dig into what makes comedy work in different mediums, comparing the intimacy of podcasting to the energy exchange of live stand-up.

Simpson opens up about Season 3 of The Standups coming to Netflix on December 29, discussing what goes into creating comedy content for such a massive platform and the unique challenges of performing for cameras versus live audiences. The discussion covers the writing process, how comedians develop material, and the pressure to constantly create fresh content in an era where everything gets recorded and shared online.

Throughout the episode, the two explore the psychology of comedy, the importance of authenticity in a performer's voice, and how comedians navigate the business side of entertainment. Simpson's experience gives him perspective on the changing comedy ecosystem and what aspiring comedians need to understand about building sustainable careers in the space.