Brilliant Observations

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...