Brilliant Observations

A holiday pre-cap, yesteryear recap, and New Years claptrap all in one. In true Dickensian fashion, Missy is visited by the Ghost of Latkes Past. Amy continues the long slow march up Cookie Mountain (more than a thousand baked and counting). And everyone enjoys a few oddly timed cultural references to herpes, chlamydia, seasonal acne and our favorite, the Invisible Onion. Happy Holidays, everyone!

Behold, the magic of the Missy Gift. Join us, Dear Listener, as Amy bestolls the incandescent joy that is to experience such a miraculous treat. And reminds us all how much we truly suck at gift-giving in comparison. (Just in time for the holidays.)

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 Hoodie Hate. You heard me.  • • • Hearing only one side of the audio? • • •  Unfortunately, in my haste, I uploaded the wrong file. It's been replaced in all the feeds, so if you're hearing Amy Only, delete and redownload (or refresh your feed, or visit our webpage). And please accept my apologies for not checking the audio post-posting. This is totally my mistake. If I wasn't co-hosting the podcast, I would fire me.  • • • end of mea culpa • • • 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

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 neighbor and much, much less.  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 podcast player, including ApplePodcasts,  GoodPods, Spotify,  Audible,  YouTube,  Stitcher and LIT-turrally everywhere else you likah-ta listen. Stop by to chat on the Twitter, Insta and Facebook at @ListenBrilliant, or in our cheerful Facebook Group at BrillObSquad. Email is always brilliantobservations@gmail.com.    Want some swag? Buy stickers, tees, totes and m’goats at 

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 podcast player, including ApplePodcasts,  GoodPods, Spotify,  Audible,  YouTube,  Stitcher and LIT-turrally everywhere else you likah-ta listen. Stop by to chat on the Twitter, Insta and Facebook at @ListenBrilliant, or in our cheerful Facebook Group at BrillObSquad. Email is always brilliantobservations@gmail.com.    Want some swag? Buy stickers, tees, totes and m’goats at TeePublic. Or, just support us with your cold hard cash at Patreon. It really does make a difference.   Love this episode? Share it with a friend via text message, social media or word of mouth. Sharing is caring, folx. Find us everywhere as @L

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 definitely limited edition) Magic Digit.  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 podcast player, including ApplePodcasts,  GoodPods, Spotify,  Audible,  YouTube,  Stitcher and LIT-turrally everywhere else you likah-ta listen. Stop by to chat on the Twitter, Insta and Facebook at @ListenBrilliant, or in our cheerful Facebook Group at BrillObSquad. Email is always brilliantobservations@gmail.com.    Want some swag? Buy stickers, tees, totes and

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 in it for you.   And now, we promote. Feeling frisky? Why not tell another human to listen to this show. You might find it's just the kind of unexpected pickup line you've been looking for. Or, stay single and stalk us yourself. You can find us on the socials at @ListenBrilliant, or in our cheerful Facebook Group at BrillObSquad. Email is always brilliantobservations@gmail.com.    Want some swag? Buy stickers, tees, totes and m’goats at TeePublic. Or, just support us with your cold hard cash at Patreon. It really does make a difference.   Love this episode? Share it with a friend via text message, social media or w

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: @ListenBrilliant

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, She Podcasts, Mark Cuban, Audie Cornish, true crime, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts and all the moguls who showed up to share the love of podcasting in Dallas last week.  Can't wait? Visit our show page at https://www.podpage.com/brilliant-observations/supplement-nation/. The right episode is there along with a player, so you can listen right away.  And now, we promote. Feeling frisky? Why not tell another human to listen to this show. You might find it's just the kind of unexpected pickup line you've been looking for. Or, stay single and stalk us yourself. You can find us on the socials at @ListenBrilliant, or in our ch

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. Interested? Listen on, Dear Listener. As usual, we're here for you.  Can't wait? Visit our show page at https://www.podpage.com/brilliant-observations/supplement-nation/. The right episode is there along with a player, so you can listen right away.  And now, we promote. Feeling frisky? Why not tell another human to listen to this show. You might find it's just the kind of unexpected pickup line you've been looking for. Or, stay single and stalk us yourself. You can find us on the socials at @ListenBrilliant, or in our cheerful Facebook Group at BrillObSquad. Email is always brilliantobservations@gmail.com.    Want some swag?

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 uploaded my raw, unedited audio feed instead of the finished show. To remove it and refresh your feed with the current episode, open the episode in your player. Click the three dots (top right) to remove download. Click download episode. Your feed will refresh in a few minutes.  Can't wait? Visit our show page at https://www.podpage.com/brilliant-observations/supplement-nation/. The right episode is there along with a player, so you can listen right away.  Now, back to our regularly scheduled promotional copy.  Feeling frisky? Why not tell another human to listen to this show. You might find it's just the kind of unexpec