Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi

Brilliant Observations

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Real friends. Real funny. We swear. Like, a lot. Join us for unscripted, uncensored, and definitely unsuitable-for-work comedy conversation about relationships, marriage, friendship, sex, hope, parenting and prospering at midlife. It's like grabbing a weekly cocktail with your favorite girlfriends for a candid look at life that lifts you up as it pulls you in. From religion to porn to money, fears, our bodies, our brains, secrets, failures, food, family and finding your path, almost nothing is off-limits (except politics — gross). Longtime friends Melissa Brilliant and Amy Fugazi overshare abo...

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Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi

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Emergency Gefilte Fish | Bonus Holiday Mini Episode 002 25.12.2019 12:59

Happy Holidays from Melissa & Amy! Melissa shames her neighbors for selling used shorts online (as she should). Amy holds back nausea telling a particularly nasty fish meatball memory. And both ladies (term used loosely) find inspiration in the good deeds of others...including the Really Really Free Market pioneered by North Carolina artist Kathy Clark. This is the 2nd of 8 mini Holiday episodes,...

Missy the Guilt Wizard | Bonus Holiday Mini Episode 001 24.12.2019 20:29

Happy Holidays from Melissa & Amy! This is the 1st of 8 mini Holiday episodes. Are you financially unfaithful to your spouse? Melissa shows you how to deflect your partner's judgy looks and transform them into a pro-active guilt ray. Talk about a holiday win! We cover great shopping apps for your smart phone, do-gooder gift-giving web sites, and general holiday hilarity. Worth a listen any time of...

Nursing Home Fight Club | Brilliant Observations 111 19.12.2019 51:04

What's the first rule of Geriatric Fight Club? We also have listener feedback and some holiday surprises. 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

Sun In Your Hole | Brilliant Observations 110 12.12.2019 1:01:02

Melissa gets a new computer. Josh Brolin burns his pucker. The Ladies go on a friend retreat. How do nine women go away for a weekend and not kill each other? 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

I'm My Own Grandpa | Brilliant Observations 109 05.12.2019 1:09:58

The ladies share their holiday joys. Family is crazy, but these families are crazier. Scented candles are dumb. All college apps are out and Amy looks for a way to celebrate. 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

Yes, It's Cheese | Brilliant Observations 108 28.11.2019 1:01:53

Amy struggles with new application deadlines Melissa demands her kids get enough sleep Thanksgiving plans are upon us The cheese debate ignites! Which is better, a sex doll or a perfectly trained k9? Could you buy a $500 candle? Listener feedback Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/li...

I Waited In Line For Cake - Like A Dope | Brilliant Observations 107 21.11.2019 59:47

Melissa waits for cake What is the perfect gift for these crazy hosts? Stu's mitzvah minute Slang stymies these girls. What are you watching? 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

Thanksgiving Traditions - Yesterday And Today | Brilliant Observations 106 14.11.2019 1:07:23

Thanksgiving in the '80s The attitude of gratitude A new Chic Fil A opened up What is micro-cheating? All are disgusted by TI's virginity test 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

Tampons and Cranberry Sauce | Brilliant Observations 105 07.11.2019 50:53

Amy shares the college application process. Have you heard about the tampon cookie protest? Wisdom teeth removal? No problem. Bad advice - We'd love not to help. Melissa tries apple cider vinegar. Cranberry sauce in the shape of a can. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant...

No One Cares About Your Baby | Brilliant Observations 104 31.10.2019 1:03:22

Amy shares her crazy week. Melissa just wants to get it over with. Do you correct people when they call you the wrong name? A & M talk sh!t about their kids, and it's ok. Most Importantly, NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR BABY'S GENDER!! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email:...

We Hate Halloween | Brilliant Observations 103 24.10.2019 1:01:06

We hate Halloween! We love homecoming and all the drama that comes with it. Afterthought invites and lots of bad advice from Missy and Amy. 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

Gratefuls | Brilliant Observations 102 21.10.2019 53:51

What's new? How many hours does it take to make a good friend? Amy says Melissa always looks the same. What's Cookin'? Mushroom Bisque Melissa's Mitzvah Minute. The girls share bad advice around gift giving Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations...

Bonus Episode From She Podcast Live | Brilliant Observations 101 17.10.2019 23:02

Missy and Amy record live at the first-ever She Podcasts Conference, aka #SPL19. If you're a new, aspiring or veteran female podcaster, check out Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar's game-changing podcast, community, conference and life force, She Podcasts. But not before you check us out on all the socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/...

Bad Advice | Brilliant Observations 100 10.10.2019 1:03:23

Episode 100 brings lots of bad advice and insights. John decides not to pursue the McRib. Amy attends a funeral. Men and women pack differently. The Venmo beer money story is screamed by John. Missy says she's sorry for Yom Kippur. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Em...

The Mitzvah Hi-Five | Brilliant Observations 099 03.10.2019 1:00:36

Happy Jewish new year! Mitzvah Minute segment is introduced. How many podcasts are clogging up your phone? Amy buys plants…I give it a week. How to find, land, and Keep a man (in the 1950's) Missy's k9 update. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservati...

Needling Amy's Nuts | Brilliant Observations 098 26.09.2019 1:08:10

Is there such a thing as a pediatric GYN? Missy's K9 update. A $24,000 dog?!?!?!?!?! Missy bakes the perfect cookie. Texting etiquette. No pain, no gain - Amy tells about the struggle to get healthy. Listener feedback makes John crazier! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrillia...

For Your Entertainment | Brilliant Observations 097 19.09.2019 1:02:08

We recap Bill Burr and the Alec Baldwin roast. Amy sees her money fly out the window. Missy fears passing her dysfunctions on to her children. The new iPhone is triggering? Well, what isn't? All this and lots of crazy Jamingo stories. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant...

The O.D.S.F! | Brilliant Observations 096 12.09.2019 1:00:37

Due to an audio issue, John and Melissa had to re-record without Amy. John loves the new Bill Burr's Paper Tiger Netflix Special. John is a big fan of Due Process, Melissa, not so much. Discipline, The right way, and the wrong way. Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://ww...

Prostitution: It's Not For Everyone! | Brilliant Observations 095 05.09.2019 1:11:22

The Mullet is making a comeback. Why? Melissa canceled a Florida trip due to a Hurricane. Baked by Mellisa doesn't necessarily mean our Melissa John loved the New Dave Chappelle Special Dominatrixes who control men where it really hurts: Their wallet! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com...

Who's Your Daddy? Dr. Baby Seed! | Brilliant Observations 094 29.08.2019 1:12:02

Help us celebrate National TP Day Do you look in the tissue or TP?? We all talk to ourselves. Do you?? Melissa is not that kind of mom. John vents about the Jimmy John's protest. Of how many deadly sins are you guilty? All 7?!?! Dr. Baby Seed is caught! Can you believe John never saw Breaking Bad?!? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.c...

Your Generosity Makes Me Feel Obligated | Brilliant Observations 093 22.08.2019 1:00:36

Catching up with us this week as we answer the following questions... Is a spider a good mascot? How much is too much to pay for food? How do acts of kindness make YOU feel? Is your child an a$$hole?? All this and so much more. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email...

There Are MEN And There Are WOMEN | Brilliant Observations 092 15.08.2019 1:07:12

Why do we even write show notes if no one reads them? Melissa updates all who care and even those who don't of the k9 saga What does a three-year-old know anyway? Chic Fil A and Jeffrey Epstein scandals are discussed, but Sex robots steal the show - as well they should. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: h...

Am I The @$$hole? | Brilliant Observations 091 08.08.2019 1:04:26

Missy's new dog may be broken? Jessica goes to Denver Jessica complains about her Mother in Law washing, folding clothes, and cooking. Is Jessica an Asshole? John is not dog-friendly. Google Timeline could be tracking your every move. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilli...

Don't Judge Me, My Purse Has Psoriasis | Brilliant Observations 090 01.08.2019 1:06:42

Sharing summer vacation stories. Why is Melissa the only one the mosquitos LOVE? Another one bites the dust - the ever-fluctuating dog count in the Brilliant household. Amy has a flakey bag. Why? Don't tell her how to spend money!! John objectifies women, And Amy thinks all people in a geographical location resemble each other. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant In...

How Many id Too Many? | Brilliant Observations 089 25.07.2019 1:13:00

Jess is living with her own antithesis Melissa is seriously getting another poodle. Seriously. Melissa and Mom at visiting day Meet the celebrity family members who should also be famous 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 note...