Brilliant Observations

Plastic straw people: is this really a problem? John says nahhh. Letters to Mel's friend (and Jess) about how sad they are re: the Pittsburgh synagogue Who comes at the end and tries to snake all the cake? Are you a picky eater? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email:...

Lasting App https://www.getlasting.com/ John now has a million dollar idea - or is it #girlsdopoop - amazing entertainment A teenager who baked cookies with her grandfather's ashes...because teenagers are psychotic Billion dollar Powerball!! What would you buy? Podcast Rodeo is Jess's fave! Nitwit of the week: https://www.goupstate.com/news/20181015/man-shot-after-triggering-his-own-booby-trap Wha...

Melissa's dog has Pneumonia and it has traumatized her. John and Jess talk about when is it time to send family pets into the light. Jess has another Mother in Law rant - innocent until acting guilty. John finds happiness in Canada, eh? What is the best and worst Halloween candy? Also, Melissa's favorite, Listener Feedback Paul Simon on SNL https://youtu.be/M8cd1h6UWj8 Let's connect! Facebook: htt...

Why Missy hates Twitter Phrases that belong at the dinner table AND the bedroom Dancing with the Stars Juniors - Miss has demanded we all get addicted The worst possible thing - wolf spiders in Melissa's house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_spider#/media/File:Wolf_spider_attack_position.jpg Maggots and spiders and cooking bugs: oh my! Mayo - where DOES it belong? Flu shots - what do we think?...

Melissa's Million Dollar business idea Jess's great business idea Kavanaugh and reporting sexual abuse Jess feels horrible for Monica Lewinsky Celebrity unreasonable demands Top 5 cookie Debate Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Sh...

Believing in god vs. going to high holiday services Is eating pork moral, just because it's delicious? Can John work with his daughter - or better yet, can she work with HIM? Would you put your own kid in jail for murder? We discuss overrated bands - John hates The Grateful Dead!! John also hates people in the drive-thru Melissa has bad stick shift karma Why Melissa is the best mom   Let's connect...

Rosh Hashanah celebrations  - Melissa thought about how to learn through failure Jess was served tongue and promptly had Yom Kippur early. Secret talents we don't even know we have Don't ignore kids that are delightful even if they're strange Stop soliciting your kid's stuff! The dicks that stole the homeless guy's money Melissa can't stand others who can't control their hair Professional cuddlers...

We discuss gender-neutral language and what's worth keeping and what's ridiculous Melissa delivers an astounding round of "would you rather" We all try our American history knowledge with "who said it" Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmai...

John reflects on a magical week with Sam Jess reflects on a very nonmagical week with her family Not that you asked but...the Made in America Fest is not for 14-year-olds! People we hate: if you have toe fungus, put on a sock!!! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email:...

John wants to start dying his hair bc women do it People I hate - bitter jealous people who revel in others' misery Don't be ratting us out to the ones we hate. Jerks. Should we give our kids plastic surgery? Who said it - child or serial killer John reads the worst humblebrags ever Who said it - Donald Trump or Kanye West Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram:...

Melissa is torn about having all her favorite friends in her life every day Jess discusses whether or not it's ok to keep your toddlers from ALL males as a rule, even if they're trustworthy family members Mouth noises John hates when people text you and then freak out when you don't write back Melissa recommends The Package on Netflix - boner humor Cotton Candy Grapes and the panic that ensues if...

Body positivity and dieting - and sewing your mouth shut Can mallomars give you joy? Mindless mallomar eating Not that you asked me ….. If your cat runs away to a neighbor, is that still your cat? People I hate, a husband and wife who have the same email address.  Also: WHY do people sit next to each other in a restaurant Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram:...

John plays a game of "name that sound" and believe me, this sound is worth listening to What's your Karaoke song? Jess and John give their Podcast Movement review Melissa's assessment of British public toilets Mel breaks the no-carbs to eat all the bread and cheese Brits want to talk about the prez when they find out you're American, apparently What's your ideal vacation? Could you be roasted? Why...

How petty are you? What do you hate? Elsie from She Podcast darkens a hotel when she tries you use a quarter to pry out a plug. Let's Connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant   Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

Melissa's Q of the day - what is your worst trait? John says he's emotionally reactive. Jess is too impatient with people. Melissa is a huge procrastinator. People I hate: If your dog is not friendly, don't be on your cell while you're walking the dog. Don't boss us around on Facebook. And lastly, STOP BEING OFFENDED BY EVERYTHING. Let's Connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant I...

Melissa goes to Visiting Day with slutty brownies $100 on Amazon every day Isaac lifts mommy's dress to hide 19 rules that are unwritten everyone seems to follow - Cracked.com ( http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_2501_19-unwritten-rules-that-everyone-seems-to-follow/ ) Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http...

Poor Isaac and Benadryl Fruit Picking Friends and your partner's friends Melissa's parents, and what happened to dad when the evil set in C filter What are you watching on Netflix? John doesn't get Parks and Rec and The Office We discuss people we hate, especially golf and all things golf Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbri...

Do you wash your feet? Apparently, there are 2 types of people. Let's talk shower agenda! BDE! Who has it, who doesn't can a person have it all the time? Melissa and I discuss who we know that has BDE - a little bit. John is irritated that ALL our friends don't listen to the show. But Missy and Jess don't care. We help Elizabeth with her problem - sort of. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.faceb...

Melissa looks like a maniac full of happiness dropping the kids at camp Why is Isaac playing with other people's parents? Sugar addiction continues People Melissa and Jessica hate Anyone who clips nails in earshot needs to be shot The Connors - redoing the show without Roseanne Woman steals from another mom at a school - do they get kicked out? What about the kid? Let's connect! Facebook: http://w...

Isaac wants to be a scoopy diaper and cause trouble Melissa has dropped off trunks at camp If your 5-year-old breaks something valuable - how responsible are you for their behavior? How much kid behavior is the parent's responsibility This kid in Kansas - DEFINITELY the parent's fault We discuss our first and favorite concert Analyzing the Howard Stern show again Who do we hate? People who don't a...

Melissa is on vacation in FL! That bitch. We try our hand at making friends with other parents New segment - people we hate Camp - how young is too young to go to camp, and for how long? Why is it ok for Melissa's kids to go away for 8 weeks but not to Japan for 2? Melissa wants to control everything about Ethan's love life. Ew. Why do we always want everything to be over? Jess thinks this is a me...

Ethan prepares for 4 exams and a cruise around Japan! When was your last good parenting moment? The gang talk about when parenting goes right - and wrong Embarrassing kid stories - how have they embarrassed you the most? Are you the mom friend? Melissa is 74% mom friend. Jess is 25% The recipes Melissa should perfect. Meatloaf Cornflake Chicken Scampi Butter with pasta Stir fry and/or Asian chicke...

Scary Flying Shark - stuck in our heads thanks to Isaac Memorial Day Weekend adventures Vitamins on an empty stomach - Melissa won't do that again Too many emails - Melissa has 11,000! Jess butters her laptop, not the good way Chocolate porn - Junior's cheesecake Katy Perry is super awkward Thoughts on the royal wedding Cobra Kai - all three of us LOVE IT The gang talks about Memorial Day and what...

Jessica can't sleep and when she is overtired things get real. Jess is going to "The City" that never sleeps Melissa is still on a low carb diet. But there might be cracks in her willpower. The girls fantasize about hiring a chef to make them healthy meals. Jessica is stressing about what to wear to New York. What do you wear that distracts from a neck waddle? Jess wants to be Pearl on the inside...

This week John's computer is broken so it's just the gals. We discuss Mother's Day we participate in for others, getting our kids to confess, more guilty pleasures and HBO repeat movies. Good times! Melissa's Mother's Day Scary movies - not plausible to Jess How to pound a chicken Grandma Pearl's candy drawer Calyx flowers Jess's Mother's Day Bedtime is confession time Hollywood Darlings - Melissa...