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S1 Ep 19Not For A Million Dollars | Brilliant Observations 019

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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

Mar 23, 20181h 12m

S1 Ep 18Nipples and a Warm Onion Bagel | Brilliant Observations 018

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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

Mar 15, 20181h 19m

S1 Ep 17All Victories -Large and Small | Brilliant Observations 017

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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

Mar 9, 20181h 14m

S1 Ep 16Some Friends Suck | Brilliant Observations 016

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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!!

Mar 8, 20181h 14m

S1 Ep 15Scream Therapy | Brilliant Observations 015

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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

Mar 3, 20181h 27m

S1 Ep 14Spite and VapoRub - The Perfect Combination | Brilliant Observations 014

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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

Feb 26, 20181h 24m

S1 Ep 13Running the House as a Single Parent | Brilliant Observations 013

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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

Feb 10, 20181h 3m

S1 Ep 12Teenage Bullies and Identity Crisis | Brilliant Observations 012

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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!!!

Feb 10, 20181h 36m

S1 Ep 11Do's and Don't of Raising Children | Brilliant Observations 011

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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

Feb 7, 20181h 24m

S1 Ep 10Caught With Her Pants Down | Brilliant Observations 010

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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

Feb 7, 201853 min

S1 Ep 9French Fries and Kettlebells | Episode 9

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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

Jan 12, 20181h 2m

S1 Ep 8Car Trip Eavesdrop | Episode 8

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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! [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant

Jan 12, 20181h 27m

S1 Ep 7Ding Dong Dinner - 7

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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!

Dec 14, 20171h 17m

S1 Ep 6This Isn't Our Best Episode - 6

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We may or may not have tanked it on this one with tangents. We'll let you be the judge. Melissa proposes a new segment by letting her daughter sing about her box and they discuss ketchup and mayo ice cream.

Dec 8, 201759 min

S1 Ep 5Smelly Business - 5

Jess and Melissa discuss all the smells, Melissa is accosted by smell in the theatre, and one sad man told the wrong chick her lady business didn't seem quite right. Plus Stu weighs in on what married women should or shouldn't do - at his own risk.

Dec 8, 20171h 20m

S1 Ep 4Who Wouldn't? - 4

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Great ways to tell people to eat a d!ck. Also, when to euthanize your doggie and a little hopeful (although woefully misguided) commentary about Kevin Spacey. Sigh. Live and learn. Stay in touch! http://www.reservationspodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/reservationspod http://www.facebook.com/reservationspodcast http://www.instagram.com/reservationspod Email us! [email protected]

Nov 30, 20171h 34m

S1 Ep 3Zit Cakes - 3

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We discuss, amongst other things, Dr. Pimple Popper and poppable zit cakes. Melissa grosses us out to the point where both Jess and John almost barf. Enjoy! Stay in touch! http://www.reservationspodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/reservationspod http://www.facebook.com/reservationspodcast http://www.instagram.com/reservationspod Email us! [email protected]

Nov 6, 201748 min

S1 Ep 2Where are we going? - 2

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When you ask your kids to come to dinner and they don't get that you've made it yourself for once. Stay in touch! http://www.reservationspodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/reservationspod http://www.facebook.com/reservationspodcast http://www.instagram.com/reservationspod Email us! [email protected]

Nov 6, 20171h 7m

S1 Ep 1Intro to the Podcast! - Reservations

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Melissa and Jess introduce one another and talk briefly about why they want to do a podcast - together, and in general. Stay in touch! http://www.reservationspodcast.com http://www.twitter.com/reservationspod http://www.facebook.com/reservationspodcast http://www.instagram.com/reservationspod Email us! [email protected]

Nov 6, 201711 min