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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Please End The Furlough | Brilliant Observations 063 22.01.2019 1:04:19

We discuss listener reactions What to wear in the snow Jess is properly OCD about some random stuff TSA and Melissa's worries Thankless jobs we've done (or not done) Melissa teaches us how to make a mantra If there were no men, how would women change? Makeup? Shaving? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http:...

Stu And The Poo | Brilliant Observations 062 15.01.2019 1:06:28

Stuart gets all the accolades because he is a friggin doctor and Melissa made him pick up 37 pounds of dogshit Why do people enjoy being "tragedy adjacent" We discuss the strategy of Forced Family Time What do we think about Januhairy? Melissa thinks Gwyneth Paltrow is perfect and John and Jess….can't see it Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.ins...

Jess's Mea Culpa | Brilliant Observations 061 10.01.2019 1:07:43

Jessica's family listens to the show and Jess had to go on a 2019 Crow eating tour. You know who would hate the term eating crow? PETA. How would PETA change the term eating crow? John and Melissa square off on Louie CK and the victims of the Parkland High School shooting. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter...

Dear Listener, Happy New Year | Brilliant Observations 060 03.01.2019 1:11:25

HAPPY NEW YEAR DEAR LISTENER!! 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

Mandatory Family Time | Brilliant Observations 059 27.12.2018 52:00

Mellisa tortures her children with Mandatory Family Time Genetics is how helping us catch serial killers Jess offended someone with a Christmas email subject. Hat giveaway!! Guy has to watch Bambi bc he killed deer illegally Female Millennials are having their downstair curtains hemmed. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbri...

Family Secrets| Brilliant Observations 058 20.12.2018 1:13:19

John plays Santa for inquisitive Isaac Ancestry.com - revealing all the family secrets Should we mess with our future genetic spawn? What if we could choose their traits? The absolute worst Chanukah gifts ever Why does Melissa not allow her kid to spend money for 6 months Sugar addiction - kicking the monkey off your back Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram:...

Chicken Junkie| Brilliant Observations 057 13.12.2018 1:15:01

We got a review! Thanks, Odd Dad Out! John hates…..telemarketers How often do YOU change the sheets What baby boomer trends to we need to get rid of Jessica's Hallmark movie - Chicken Junkie 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...

Wash Your Hands | Brilliant Observations 056 06.12.2018 1:09:01

The fallout from "Friends" Weekend Why do we have to be kind? John wants a product to thicken skin What's on all of those touch screens you are using? 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

Funnier Than A Room Full Of Thumbs | Brilliant Observations 055 29.11.2018 1:22:27

Black Friday and New Year's cards - do you throw them away? Xmas and Chanukah decorations Who buys the gifts? Our society is going to shit - literally, why does everything for sale have to shit? Jess is being a big baby about our weekend girls' trip We discuss people we hate - which for John includes people who tell him what to wear Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant...

Favors For Favors | Brilliant Observations 054 22.11.2018 1:02:03

Thanksgiving plans What does cheese NOT enhance People I hate: rude about outfits at a party Million dollar idea: favors for favors More people I hate: GUM CRACKERS MMMM THE BOBBIE Skinning people to use their tattoos for art - what the actual fuck Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/li...

One Step Too Far! | Brilliant Observations 053 15.11.2018 1:08:49

John is sad this time of year. Is that curable? Or can he suck it up? Punctuation is so very important - first hand job experience. Would you confess or not confess? Jess is the only one who believes the truth is always best. (shocker!) Urban Dictionary hilarity Which thing happened first? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbr...

Where is Melissa Today? | Brilliant Observations 052 08.11.2018 1:08:48

It's our 1 year anniversary! Do we NEED to force our kids to get chicken pox, and is it child abuse? There's not TOO big a diff between political fact or opinion What's the grossest thing your kid has done? Does Jess or her friend win? John is finally identifying humble-brag-mainsplainers and Jess is super proud. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://ww...

Why Can't We Get Along? | Brilliant Observations 051 01.11.2018 57:11

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:...

Name That Secret Ingredient | Brilliant Observations 050 25.10.2018 1:13:51

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...

So, How Was Your Week? | Brilliant Observations 049 18.10.2018 58:56

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...

That's What She Said! | Brilliant Observations 048 11.10.2018 1:06:18

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?...

Don't Dip And Drive | Brilliant Observations 047 04.10.2018 1:22:15

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...

Best Soundtrack Ever! | Brilliant Observations 046 27.09.2018 1:05:45

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...

Need a Cuddle? | Brilliant Observations 045 20.09.2018 1:13:55

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...

Would You Rather? | Brilliant Observations 044 13.09.2018 51:55

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...

Self Care Is Not Optional | Brilliant Observations 043 06.09.2018 43:18

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:...

Don't Squeeze The Toothpaste In The Middle | Brilliant Observations 042 30.08.2018 1:02:07

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:...

Lies My Parents Told Me | Brilliant Observations 041 23.08.2018 1:07:18

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...

That's Not Your Cat! | Brilliant Observations 040 16.08.2018 1:06:31

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:...

Hard of Smelling | Brilliant Observations 039 09.08.2018 1:18:36

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...