Brilliant Observations

Missy meets a cash-toting stranger on her front porch and happily lives to tell the tale (for once, Stuart and Amy are on the ESSSHthaccct ShhhhAme Payyge). Missy's Ambien-induced shopping takes a heartwarming turn. And Amy slathers her soul in liquid butter. It's binge-listening at it's finest, Dear Listener, with plenty of innuendo, intrigue and closed circuit TV footage to keep things interesting. Chuckles and love, sweet peeps. 

If the internet has taught us anything it's that cameras are everywhere, Dear Listener. And boy howdy do they love pancakes. Join us as we discuss directional flatulence, sexy smoking, the Real Housewives of the Main Line and Missy's favorite new word. It's been a week, friends. And we're here for it. 

Stiff nipples, the specter of nudity and proud venereal disease test results combine in this nonsensical wintry mix, and can we just say we're here for all of it, Dear Listener. So shake off those shivery duldrums and indulge in a cheery chat about all things silly. It's the laugh you need to jumpstart your week. Love it. Love you. Clothes and all. 

Snowpacalypse. Sandwhiches of Many Lands. And texts we'd rather not be a part of. What more could you wish for this week, Dear Listener, except maybe... maybe... even more Heated Rivaly perversion. Will it ever end? We hope not. Meantime, please remember to shine brightest in your little corner of the world. You never know who relies upon you to feel the light. Love you. Mean it. 

It's a Heated Rivalry takeover, Dear Listener, with tales of German funk stank, ladies scooping for gold and the sexiest of date night meals, the tuna melt. Missy leads us through a game of Guess Who's In the Orange Jumpsuit Crew. And Amy recaps her Italian visit with sights, sounds and yes, truly authentic smells inspired by Ilya and Shane themselves. There's love, there's sex, there's an abundance of cheese (all kinds). Join us, won't you? Promise to make you laugh. 

Celebrity guest Jessica Kupferman discussed Heated Rivalry, Fish, and Internet Revenge Posting. Enjoy!

Stranger Things gets stranger still as the gals recap their New Year. Amy goes on a seafood deep dive. Missy works through the perils of the mixed company New Year's Eve table. And Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring us all down with yet another cat butt bummer of a ball drop. (Bless em.)

Oh my gosh my golly, Dear Listener, Amy is wandering into parked cars by mistake again. Will wonders never cease? Missy regails us with visions of positivity, and reveals the suprising truth about your most toxic trait (hint: it's not butthole hair). We each select our favorite Muppet to explore in a new way, and Missy covers the world's weirdest AITA. And just like that, 2025 sees its last episode for the year.    

Hapy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and a Joyous Festivus to the Rest of Us, Dear Listener. We're serving up this special silliness with just you mind. So plug in, press play and let the nonsense of the moment drift for a bit. We couldn't be prouder to share this with you. SWEAR. 

This may very well be the best episode you ever listen to in your life. No hyperbole. Complete truth. I'd love to tell you to skip right to the best part, at minute 25:20, but in all honesty the build up is pretty good, too. So here's the thing. Missy has achieved a significant life goal almost completely by accident. Is it devious? Of course. Is it fair? Not in the slightest. Is it absolutely hilarious? Dear Listener, have you met her? If only we could enjoy this without the four year penalty involved for Pennsylania's Most Favored Son. Happy Tax Season, kids!

Holy Roadside Assistance, Dear Listener. MIssy's boy man does AAA one better with a serious act of skill-based chivalry. Team Brilliant recounts their annual attempt at photo magnetism. And Amy laments the unadorned sadness of Christmas in Southtown (Bah, Humbug.) Round it out with a rousing round of World's Best Donut and you've got yourself a friendship. Love you, peeps. Mean it. 

Positive vibes abound as Amy doubles down on the reality bending virtue of thinking happy thoughts. The fun continues as Amy discovers a newfound fascination with nipples this week, and Missy is, shall we say... uncomfortable. And we both look behind us with 20/20 vision to meals and moments of Thanksgiving past. All that, plus: Melissa rekindles her hatred of Oprah, welcomes a new friend to the family, and laments the good old days when both farts and smoking weed happened outside. 

Move over, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, there's a new strummer girl coming round the Bend. Missy double checks her list of favorite dopamine hits, while Amy struggles to overcome Chairgate. 

Oh America, must you? This week, we cover the much anticipated Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, aka seasonal, 8-serving colon prep. Missy attends the Bat Mitzvah of the Ages. And Amy battles unseen enemies like dead ladybugs, aerosolized jalapeno oil and straight up tap water.

And you thought Amy was a thief. Cat Burglar takes on a whole new meaning this week, Dear Listener, as Melissa brings tales of grabby renters gone awry. All that, plus fecal transfers (tips and tricks!), Halloweeners, assholery at concerts and the new glasses finally make an appearance.  

Why do Incels have to ruin everything? It's a world gone mad, Dear Listener, with the Amish (of all peoples) in standing up for their rights. Amy saunters past the Costco in protest. And Missy wonders aloud how a simple reframe is all it takes to turn Failure To Launch into the new Side Hustle. 

Naming conventions, unhappy Republicans and a Coach for all Comers. All this ya whore, on today's Brilliant Observations. Do doo doo do, doooooOooooooOooo!!!

The first rule of Robot Fight Club is don't talk about Bad Bunny headlining the Superbowl Half Time Show (because, honestly? just shut up). Missy explores the dark side of personal Coaches for All The Things. Amy muses on the opportunities of October. And we both share a giggle about life at Camp Dog Hair.