Brilliant Observations

Melissa ponders over how to keep Stu happy and busy through retirement even though they are at least 20 years off, the gang discusses guilty pleasures, we read some audience feedback and Jess rates everyone’s prudish behavior. Enjoy! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jess’s adventures in NOT thinking Homeland, Requiem, and Hot Fuzz - check them out! Last 2 are on Netflix. Melissa discusses how she’s a shitty friend Jess asks if it’s enough to recognize our shortcomings, or do we have to make HUGE efforts to do better as well? Michelle Wolf’s correspondent's dinner - was she bullying? Whole Foods partners with Asian restaurant Yellow Fever and the gang discuss how offensive this name is on all levels Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jessica is still feeling the effects her bruised coconut. John and Jessica commiserate over concussion symptoms Melissa is very observant. John tells a concussion story Jessica’s Mother in Law might move in with Jessica Princess Melissa won’t sleep on the floor Pet stories ensue, Melissa is horrified John tells the story of giving his dog a chicken rubbin’ Public Service Announcement: Don’t use a spoon found on a counter The Brilliant’s try and rescue a bluejay and Mama bird attacked Stu. Hair dryers can dry more than just hair (Great for drying the underboob) Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jess and John do stand up comedy!! Jess’s material evolves. John + liquid courage = a great show. Jessica falls on a broken sidewalk - or like we say - slid into home on her face. Abrasion stories. What does it take for you to put a sticker on your car? Would you leave your kid at this house? A house with guns? Tide pods ;)? Nail polish porn colors. Jessica confesses that she is prejudice. Jessica feels that reality TV is the beginning of the end for our society. John stopped following Jess on social media, And shares his views on privilege. Jess hates when people announce that they are leaving social media. Melissa’s French story has us rollin’!! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Jess goes over comedy class and lessons so far Outside Melissa’s box - matcha tea and avocado on a gluten free bagel Bad parenting - the sequel - Melissa finds proof that we were right last week as if there were any doubt already The stupid premise of C*ck Blockers - the movie Jess talks about the circumstances surrounding losing her virginity Stupid things people brag about Stupid reasons we dump people FECAL RAINBOW IN THE PIEHOLE We get some podcast feedback that we may or may not implement Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Easter! What’s your favorite candy? John’s Chinese food story Melissa gets hot under the collar with the ladies of middle school Calling someone a bad parent in a school meeting Melissa’s looooong list of nightmares from her LA trip Comedy writing April Fool’s day - John was cheated out of his holiday Appropriate cereal fruits TARGET DELIVERY! YAAASSS Melissa has to explain cock ring to her son :( Why is packing the worst???   Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

In this episode, Melissa tries to dive deep into everyone's psyche and find out what our realest fears are - but it turns out hers is by far the weirdest one. We also discuss our ideal riders and what we would demand if we were celebs - Jess has read all the good ones and knows exactly how detailed things need to be! Don't miss this episode! Listen now. Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

Kids embarrassing you at family functions Melissa meets 2 celebs in NYC - Laurie Metcalf Melissa enjoys being a VIP Roseanne reboot - we are all SO excited Food prefs and John’s coleslaw recipe Everyone eats tuna differently Melissa quizzes us on all the appliances What would YOU do for a million bucks Look at the horrifying photos https://www.buzzfeed.com/luisdelvalle/which-of-these-gross-things-would-you-do?utm_term=.nn X4KArwp#.txzb8QWxm Please Connect With Us On Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

Marco Polo - do you use it? You should, but Melissa shouldn’t when she is drinking. What is your favorite Tastykake? Tastykake vs. Hostess vs. Drakes cakes Melissa talks to herself.  Alot. Is Starbucks coffee overrated? John recaps the O.J. Simpson interview. Dunkin Donuts gets rid of the onion bagel - let’s revolt!!! Jessica shares a sex study. Porn...Therapy...Have you had enough sex? Melissa’s kid rats her out. Please Connect With Us On Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

Running a race for Attack Addiction - Scott’s worried about showing my boobs to ex-hubs Schitts’ Creek - best show ever. Pink Carnations Kevin Smith had a massive heart attack Replacement sayings for “thoughts and prayers.” An explanation of the concept of “who knows you the best” Who will you become? Hosts discuss how it related to the evolution of the show as we ourselves evolve Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

Happy President’s Day!! Jessica wades outside of her box. Melissa shares the love of the friendships that have become family. John learns the laws of keeping kosher. The topic for today is… Do I’m Sorry work? Q: Are you holding any grudges? A: YES! We all deal with tragedy & confrontation differently. J & M discuss disappointing friendships. Jess deals with bad behavior in her daycare. Do you subscribe and save?  Amazon? Chewy? John shares his thoughts on Lent and religion. Happy Day!!

Jessica spent some much needed time away from home. One day at Universal for scream therapy made it a rewarding trip. Jessica talks about her life re-entry class and how it led her back to her first love...tap dancing!! What are the best TV sitcoms of all time?? Facebook sharing/lurking/memorial pages. What is your legacy? Valentine's nonsense - flowers! chocolate! dinner! elephant bags? coupon books!! What kind of vacations did you take as a kid? Melissa brought her kid's tix to see her favorite performer - and will force them to like it. Neil Diamond is amazing, but not for everyone. Did you see concerts as a kid? What were your favorites? Jess and Melissa reminisce about a college spring break. In closing - a sad mom story and Melissa is a terrible joke teller. Happy Valentine’s Day!! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

In this Episode: What role does SPITE play in your life? Jess uses it as her motor and Melissa wants to ‘let it go’ Health check for Melissa’s dogs as well as John. It wouldn’t be our show without some poop talk. Melissa discusses her F*@Ked up family dynamic which leads beautifully Into Jessica’s parenting challenges.   Melissa  & Jess do their best to explain overnight camp to John. John doubles down on his hate for Will Ferrell. 101 uses for VapoRub Stuart is a prince And Jessica heads to Florida! Please Connect With Us On Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram Email  

Melissa loses sleep over the weight of family management, home ownership, and filter replacement.   We discuss our value.   John poses the time-honored question of when you should begin dating after your spouse dies.  Would we remarry?   Jessica is hilarious and demands to be appreciated. John hates Will Farrell - we agree to disagree.   What qualifies as a celebrity, John is impossible, and Jessica has technical difficulties. Basically, a hot mess, but not to be missed. Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

Join us as: Jess deals with hair coloring issues, Melissa’s kids get crap for having a mom who pods, Potty training disasters; one step forward and two steps back, Jess has an identity crisis, Hear one of our first fan letters, AND, Jess imagines and then meets her soulmate. We also discuss the question - Is the iPhone X only for pretentious douchebags? Finally, we get to hear Jess do impressions and use accents like a champ! Thanks for listening!!!

Melissa is the WORST and her son wants to podcast about it. The girls share ‘Mommy Dearest’ stories. Jessica loves the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but is conflicted. Another innocent dinner takes a turn for Melissa’s family. The girls look at words and phrases with racist roots - John wonders if society is too sensitive.   What smells trigger memories for Jess and John? Contact Us   Gmail Facebook Twiter Instagram

Melissa gets caught in the act by her daughter - luckily nothing was seen but lots of emotions were felt. Jess and John discuss weight loss strategies and why Weight Watchers pisses Jess off, and why intermittent fasting might work for John. Then Melissa distracts us all with a weather app that curses you out while informing you of weather. Enjoy!     Contact Us   Gmail Facebook Twiter Instagram

After a break for the holidays, the girls are back with lots of stories. This episode swings from vomiting to weightlifting to choosing the best french fry. When was the last time you full-on vomited? Poor Jess had the stomach flu so sadly it wasn't that long ago. Melissa travels outside of her box to try kettlebells and the three discuss which fries are the best.  Please keep in touch!   Email Facebook Twitter Instagram

In this episode, Jess and Missy take a 2-hour ride to a memorial for someone they never met. Hilarity ensues? Well, Jessica finally gets to hear Melissa's singing voice, after 25 years of friendship! Enjoy!   Please keep in touch!   brilliantobservations@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant

This week, Thanksgiving is afoot! Melissa talks about her eventful trip to the ER with the in-laws, Jess is horrified at the Pavlov training of her youngest, and we do a F, Marry and Kill with Thanksgiving foods! Good times!