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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Our Wisdom Free Episode | Brilliant Observations 088 18.07.2019 55:15

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Who is Lazier? | Brilliant Observations 087 11.07.2019 57:59

How lazy are you? Melissa and Jess battle for the title of laziest. Which is a moot point because John was too lazy to show up for this episode. Melissa is talking about rib joints that I've never heard of… Watching sports with people who love the underdog...sucks! Who's lazier? Who is better at avoiding people? Food adventures - yay or nay Stranger Things and Marvel - crazy tv summer Let's conne...

Elephant Trunks And @ss Juice | Brilliant Observations 086 04.07.2019 1:02:18

Once again, when Stu's away, shit goes sideways Melissa's mom KNOWS and Jess's mother in law MOVES IN Nate turned 21 and thank god it was a mild event How much do you give for a graduation gift, and does it depend on where you come from? We discuss whether or not we 'robe' Another round of "would you rather" and "what are you watching Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrillia...

Reunited And It Feels So Good | Brilliant Observations 085 27.06.2019 1:00:32

Two Brilliants - No Observations | Brilliant Observations 084 20.06.2019 44:40

Jessica and John were unable to record so Melissa stepped up with some forced family time. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant

What's A Push Present? | Brilliant Observations 083 13.06.2019 54:28

Jessica's voice is missing as we pour one out for her Grandmother. Is a 'push' present really a thing? John and Melissa realize that they are both retired. How Men and Women communicate differently. John has a new project, listen to find out what he is doing. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twi...

You're Literally Killing Me | Brilliant Observations 082 06.06.2019 59:34

Death, what is it good for? If you're lucky some family drama and some amusing stories. Who is your best friend? How do you tell your friend her kid's feet smell so bad you want to vomit? Why Climb Mt. Everest? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservat...

Flying Solo | Brilliant Observations 081 30.05.2019 55:36

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the gals are without John. Jessica made a trip to Melissa's where they only used one microphone. Why does Jessica hate John? This week Jessica and Melissa talk fireworks, what they wanted to be when they grew up. Also, has Doctor and Lawyer been replaced by YouTuber and Podcaster? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://ww...

Say AHHHHH! | Brilliant Observations 080 23.05.2019 1:00:19

How Jewish is too Jewish? Jess gets caught in a chirping smoke alarm situation 15 year old is caught masturbating by his parents and installs cameras to prevent it from going any further. Jess can't talk about it. Can only make a horrified face. Mammogram and expired IUD appt for Melissa - but she finds out she has lovely boobs! Jess gets annoyed about John's choice of commencement speaker. As she...

Who Gets The Last Dumpling? | Brilliant Observations 079 16.05.2019 1:06:33

What do you wish you inherited from your mom, and what are you sorry you inherited? Some days are just set up to be miserable, like Mother's Day...Jess says V Day is way worse. Stu got Missy a GIANT family portrait Who eats the last dumpling? Jess has an unarguable answer. Alyssa called for a sex strike - but we (and everyone else) say no. Organizing - John thinks Jess is making excuses to buy toy...

Our Best JAWN Yet! | Brilliant Observations 078 09.05.2019 59:06

A Fat Shamed Superhero sparked a debate. Should Actors put Social Justice before financial security? It's easy to judge others when it's not you getting life-changing money. Harry & Megan are the proud parents of a Royal Baby Boy. And they named the poor kid Archie. A woman denounces the United States to join ISIS and finds out Merica isn't such a bad place after sexual assault became commonplace...

Another Sh!t Show | Brilliant Observations 077 02.05.2019 1:02:15

Texting the wrong person - John stepped in it big time last weekend! WHO out there gives a shit about the royals?? Not Missy Missy had creamery ice cream - you know what that means? It means the stomach had its own revolution. Speaking of ice cream, wait until you get a load of these flavors. Garlic? Missy's got a problem with medical test and waiting Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.c...

Bounce Pickle Bounce | Brilliant Observations 076 25.04.2019 1:04:09

Easter candy vs Passover candy - no contest, y'all Waze is the modern-day Passover plague Missy's anger formula - Jess says is SUPER passive aggressive John is noticing inappropriate clothing when the weather gets warm Why are men's beards more bacteria-ridden than dog's mouths? THE weirdest state rules EVER. (these are HILARIOUS) LOVING Life in Pieces! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook...

Just The Two Of Us | Brilliant Observations 075 18.04.2019 56:54

It's just John and Melissa tonight. Melissa and the family are on vacation in Florida We had to pour one out for Willbe Brilliant A woman that Melissa knows went on Facebook and posted about pregnancy at the middle school!!! John was woke at 3:21 am and told to seek shelter Melissa talks about her mentally abusive Mother. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram:...

Hunting Women For Sport | Brilliant Observations 074 11.04.2019 1:05:08

Our theme song is in a Progressive commercial! Jess got lost in the woods! There are a crystal and china epidemic - what are we gonna do with all our grandparents' fancy shit? John says if it wasn't for sex Men would hunt Women for sport. Are leggings pants? Jess lays down the law about decency A poacher was attacked by elephants and eaten by a lion We discuss celebrity most embarrassing relatives...

Will John Ever Sleep Again? | Brilliant Observations 073 04.04.2019 1:00:29

Isaac takes ballet and wears nail polish and Jess gives zero Effs World of Coca Cola and the nauseating encore What's in your junk drawer? TV is spoon feeding the public news stories - oh no! The top hated actresses - Jess hates them all and Missy feels bad for them When was the last time you had a good night's sleep? John is incensed at the idea of Melissa's husband, a doctor, having to pick up d...

C@ck Chopping | Brilliant Observations 072 28.03.2019 1:00:31

Cousins are allowed to marry - 20 states that say you can marry your cousin - that you're over 65. Earworms Florida Man Challenge - why is Florida where all the crazy crap happens??? Melissa thinks Monica Lewinsky and Chelsea Clinton should be besties. What say you? It really is a shame they can't be friends. New shows: Lorena, Shrill, AfterLife Road Rage and being FURIOUSLY angry Public school vi...

Filthy Dirty Muskrat In Your Pants | Brilliant Observations 071 21.03.2019 1:05:03

This week is camp hookups, cockroach secrets, death by selfie and post-mordem sperm retrieval. An episode of gems, you can't deny it!!! Also join us LIVE on our FB page, 8 pm EST on Mondays. You have night pants too, right? OMG someone hooked up at camp and had to call their parents! Help me out guys - if we had to call mom and dad when we did something against the rules, no one would be allowed t...

T!t T@t | Brilliant Observations 070 14.03.2019 1:08:08

We recorded live in Facebook and had quite an audience! REALLY fun to engage with you all in real time. We talk about tit tats, music parents hate, Michael Jackson's innocence and sleeping with celebrity crushes. Enjoy!! John writes a joke a day but can't write stand up comedy? We call BS Devastating breakups and heartache - teenage angst What music did your parents hate that you HAD to listen t...

Jews Don't Play Sports | Brilliant Observations 069 07.03.2019 1:05:31

Lots of chatter today about personal rules and regs. What is your spouse for? How would you like your tacos? What does it take for you to cry? We explore all this and more on this week's episode! Why is Melissa's first response always NO? She needs a little yes. Did your parents exercise? Jess's parents did not really but they made her do so. The Helen Hunt afterschool special and how frightening...

For The Love Of Tacos! | Brilliant Observations 068 28.02.2019 1:07:23

How bad do you treat your spouse? What are the husband's jobs? (What are husbands for exactly) Listener spew: Last week we told a poo story, and you sent photos. Thank you! John reads the nice letter from listener Amy Every episode takes a while to hit their stride. Have we hit ours yet? We're not sure. When was the last time YOU cried? Turns out for John, it was too long ago. Ugly crying in the s...

Do You Budget? Should I? | Brilliant Observations 067 20.02.2019 55:30

Which one of your connections gets an instant unfollow? We discuss the world's biggest social media offenders. Our philosophy on budgeting aka three people who suck at budgeting explain how shitty they are at it The new Weezer - how is this NOT wedding band music exactly? John's waiting room emergency John and Jess cut Melissa's vet bills back Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/liste...

I've Got Guy For That | Brilliant Observations 066 14.02.2019 1:06:38

Melissa has yet another DISGUSTING story about one of her dogs John and Jess get mad at Melissa for bargaining with the scale The argument about who is the greatest drummer of all time. But Jess is right. We don't think Super Bowl Day should be a national holiday. John does, but Jess and Mel are outraged Dying jobs - Journalists, data entry operators and...medical doctors? Let's connect! Facebook:...

Only Eat The D's | Brilliant Observations 065 05.02.2019 1:03:17

This week, we dissect our hate mail and (sort of) graciously address their concerns. Also: anti-vaxxers, cancer from bacon, and the weird rules of Kickstarter. Enjoy!! Bacon gives you cancer - and Jess and John decide it's a good way to die We've decided that Melissa can only eat the Ds We get hater mail, and we defend ourselves. Not that we should. We hate anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers Non-smell...

FYRE In My Hole | Brilliant Observations 064 29.01.2019 1:06:59

We get all up in the shock and unbelievability of the Fyre Festival John heard our theme song in a commercial! Rob Lowe is hosting a new game show and Melissa and Jess are happy to just stare at his face for hours and hours Do YOU unpack at hotels? Jess does, John not so much. John unpacks never, in fact. Jess's people I hate includes influencers this time around. Melissa is making headway on new...