Brilliant Observations

It's Nostalgic Tales of Family Meals Past, Dear Listener, and we are here for it. Join us as we wander down a culinary memory lane that neither exists in reality nor disappoints. All that plus Thanksgiving holiday recaps, female eating disorders (don't worry, it's all judgy, no triggers) and a thoughtful reminder that self care shouldn't take all that much thought.  

Dear Listener... or should we say, Dear God, if you only knew what heroic lengths we went to to bring you the show this week. (Cue Melissa, "to what heroic efforts we went"...) Suffice it to say we're so grateful for you, we wouldn't dare leave you hanging on this, the week of thankie thankfulness.  To you we say, sincerely, thank you.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Sides, sides, everywhere are sides. From pepperoni stacks that are actually carrots to broccoli casserole, hassleback sweet potatoes and four kinds of dinner rolls, we're rolling through all the Thanksgiving prep that Wegman's can hold. 

Oh, dear. Our good friend "Joyce" accidentally overhears some eye-widening content incriminating — AHeM — involving her spouse. What should she do with this ill-begotten intel? And how long must she wait until her spouse spills the beans?   Odds are Joyce explodes before we ever find out.   Also covered is the high cost of low brow comedy, frequency of bathing, participation trophy walkathons and...

From Thanksgiving pregaming to Marvel-inspired spiritual exploration, we dig in on lots of fronts simultaneously this week. And we even manage a Lyrical Gangsta Challenge for Missy. What more could you possibly want? Oh, right. Cover art. Soon, kittens. Very soon. 

42 Seconds of Comedy Gold Not gonna lie. Your best bet this week is to skip ahead to minute 42:22 and let it rip. We dare you to listen without literally wetting your pants.   You're welcome.   Also covered this week are college kid visits, broken Stuart, Snyders Itty Bitty pretzel love, blood drives, Halloween lawn ornaments, strange encounters with podiatrists, Missy's socially underdeveloped ne...

Jews are #Awesome. We love the Jews. Jewy Jewy Jeweee-Juuweeeeee!  Tattoo artists? Not so much.  It's a love-hate episode this week, team, so pepare yourself for some high opinions.  Hopefully we brought you a laugh or three this week — Lord knows we certainly couldn't stop laughing. So if we did, please tell a friend to give us a listen. You can find and share any of our episodes on your favorite...

Billion Dollar Pinkie Oh, Lizzo. Is there nothing you can't improve simply by sticking it in your mouth? Thought so. Clutch your antique white plantation pearls, gang! We're going full Lizzo on the crystal flute nonsense (spoiler alert in case you're new: we're definitely Team Lizzo).   Missy shares her favorite fears for our entertainment. And Amy tests the market with her newly available (and de...

Show notes soon, dear ones. For now, our hearts and our antics are with the good people of Florida. Here's hoping this episode brings you a pleasant distraction as you weather the worst of the storm. 

Gather round, kittens. Missy and Amy traverse the murky, Karenesque waters of receiving "like new" products after paying an "actually very new" price. All that, plus sugar-based sexy talk, pre-wedding packing plans and life as an empty nester. Kinda.  Have you joined the Missy Pizza Party yet? Take the Pizza Challenge and share your love on our socials now. There just might be something wonderful...

Do you have what it takes to JOIN the Challenge?  Brilliant Observations wants YOU to make a PIZZA PACT and join Missy's Pizza Party #MissysPizzaParty Just video yourself taking one bite of one slice of pizza — could be good, could be bad — and share it on our socials or in the Facebook Group BrillObSquad. There just might be a special prize in it for you.  Facebook group: BrillObSquad Socials: @L...

It's the Podcast Movement recap espisode, gang, complete with College Move-In Day (times 2!) and a brand new. Play-At-Home Dear Listener Challenge that promises to change your life. Or weight.  Feeling extra chargey? We run through the etiquette of tipping in the hotel room, extra charges, pavement crickets and all the joys of interstate travel.  With shoutouts to OG podcaster Jessica Kupferman, S...

We cover it all this week, friends, starting with Jewish morning greetings, Harry Potter, Hamilton lyrics, Peleton and the logical next step, pedophiles (with the associated segue into our semi-annual "we disavow all pedophiles" public service announcement.   So it makes sense the topic for this week's show is JOY. How do we find it, do we deserve it, and what can we do to get more of it. Interest...

Only hear one side of the audio? Delete the download and retry. Instructions follow. Our two favorite Pauses are back (Peri and Meno), Dear Listener, and Amy and Melissa are •here• for it. It's heath and vitality run amok, pharmacologically speaking. But don't worry. We throw in some long distance dementia care to keep things interesting.  Now. To fix that episode problem... I accidentally uploade...

You're a mean one, Rupert Grint. Mallory has a surprise Harry Potter sighting — or does she? — while shopping for back to school supplies at her local Target.  Melissa wanders down Pet Peeve Lane with special recognition for slow drivers in the left lane.  Amy takes a dog leg to donut town while Missy salivates into her microphone. Melissa gives the beach another try, only to discover her that her...

Oh, dear. Yes, vabbing means what you think it means. Listen and learn, perverts. 

Oh, Todd. You heard it here first, gang: there are LIT terally card carrying members of the KKK. And yes, they're recruiting. Stupid Todd makes an appearance on the golf court with a relationship drama of his own making. And Amy records on the road Chez Brilliant, which means the call is coming "from inside the house."   The ladies evaluate the latest Summer Slang. Hint: we are not hip.   Missy bl...

Jersey Jews and Old Coots Turns out I'm a pecker. Things are getting a little passive aggressive at the Target checkout… but then again, who am I to tell you what kid of day to have? Missy buys all the baked goods from the local farmer's market, and discovers a secret horde of faithful challah bakers and septuagenarian sages all volunteering for the common good. Helpful public service? Intrusive a...

Geico done lost its mind. What do you do when one person in the conversation suddenly becomes revolted by the conversation? Missy has a strategy that just might poke the bear. Amy offers a different view. "Back to the car."   Missy claims that 7 minutes of sex equals 1.5 hours in the gym. "That's not been my experience." Stuart has a lovely Father's Day. Missy revisits her missing toenail as it ma...