
Brilliant Observations
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S2 Ep 105Tampons and Cranberry Sauce | Brilliant Observations 105
EAmy shares the college application process. Have you heard about the tampon cookie protest? Wisdom teeth removal? No problem. Bad advice - We'd love not to help. Melissa tries apple cider vinegar. Cranberry sauce in the shape of a can. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected]

S2 Ep 104No One Cares About Your Baby | Brilliant Observations 104
EAmy shares her crazy week. Melissa just wants to get it over with. Do you correct people when they call you the wrong name? A & M talk sh!t about their kids, and it's ok. Most Importantly, NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR BABY'S GENDER!! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected]

S2 Ep 103We Hate Halloween | Brilliant Observations 103
EWe hate Halloween! We love homecoming and all the drama that comes with it. Afterthought invites and lots of bad advice from Missy and Amy. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected]

S2 Ep 102Gratefuls | Brilliant Observations 102
EWhat's new? How many hours does it take to make a good friend? Amy says Melissa always looks the same. What's Cookin'? Mushroom Bisque Melissa's Mitzvah Minute. The girls share bad advice around gift giving Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected]

S2 Ep 101Bonus Episode From She Podcast Live | Brilliant Observations 101
EMissy and Amy record live at the first-ever She Podcasts Conference, aka #SPL19. If you're a new, aspiring or veteran female podcaster, check out Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar's game-changing podcast, community, conference and life force, She Podcasts. But not before you check us out on all the socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected]

S2 Ep 100Bad Advice | Brilliant Observations 100
EEpisode 100 brings lots of bad advice and insights. John decides not to pursue the McRib. Amy attends a funeral. Men and women pack differently. The Venmo beer money story is screamed by John. Missy says she's sorry for Yom Kippur. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 99The Mitzvah Hi-Five | Brilliant Observations 099
EHappy Jewish new year! Mitzvah Minute segment is introduced. How many podcasts are clogging up your phone? Amy buys plants…I give it a week. How to find, land, and Keep a man (in the 1950's) Missy's k9 update. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 98Needling Amy's Nuts | Brilliant Observations 098
EIs there such a thing as a pediatric GYN? Missy's K9 update. A $24,000 dog?!?!?!?!?! Missy bakes the perfect cookie. Texting etiquette. No pain, no gain - Amy tells about the struggle to get healthy. Listener feedback makes John crazier! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 97For Your Entertainment | Brilliant Observations 097
EWe recap Bill Burr and the Alec Baldwin roast. Amy sees her money fly out the window. Missy fears passing her dysfunctions on to her children. The new iPhone is triggering? Well, what isn't? All this and lots of crazy Jamingo stories. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 96The O.D.S.F! | Brilliant Observations 096
EDue to an audio issue, John and Melissa had to re-record without Amy. John loves the new Bill Burr's Paper Tiger Netflix Special. John is a big fan of Due Process, Melissa, not so much. Discipline, The right way, and the wrong way. Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 95Prostitution: It's Not For Everyone! | Brilliant Observations 095
EThe Mullet is making a comeback. Why? Melissa canceled a Florida trip due to a Hurricane. Baked by Mellisa doesn't necessarily mean our Melissa John loved the New Dave Chappelle Special Dominatrixes who control men where it really hurts: Their wallet! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 94Who's Your Daddy? Dr. Baby Seed! | Brilliant Observations 094
EHelp us celebrate National TP Day Do you look in the tissue or TP?? We all talk to ourselves. Do you?? Melissa is not that kind of mom. John vents about the Jimmy John's protest. Of how many deadly sins are you guilty? All 7?!?! Dr. Baby Seed is caught! Can you believe John never saw Breaking Bad?!? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 93Your Generosity Makes Me Feel Obligated | Brilliant Observations 093
ECatching up with us this week as we answer the following questions... Is a spider a good mascot? How much is too much to pay for food? How do acts of kindness make YOU feel? Is your child an a$$hole?? All this and so much more. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 92There Are MEN And There Are WOMEN | Brilliant Observations 092
EWhy do we even write show notes if no one reads them? Melissa updates all who care and even those who don't of the k9 saga What does a three-year-old know anyway? Chic Fil A and Jeffrey Epstein scandals are discussed, but Sex robots steal the show - as well they should. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 91Am I The @$$hole? | Brilliant Observations 091
EMissy's new dog may be broken? Jessica goes to Denver Jessica complains about her Mother in Law washing, folding clothes, and cooking. Is Jessica an Asshole? John is not dog-friendly. Google Timeline could be tracking your every move. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 90Don't Judge Me, My Purse Has Psoriasis | Brilliant Observations 090
ESharing summer vacation stories. Why is Melissa the only one the mosquitos LOVE? Another one bites the dust - the ever-fluctuating dog count in the Brilliant household. Amy has a flakey bag. Why? Don't tell her how to spend money!! John objectifies women, And Amy thinks all people in a geographical location resemble each other. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 89How Many id Too Many? | Brilliant Observations 089
EJess is living with her own antithesis Melissa is seriously getting another poodle. Seriously. Melissa and Mom at visiting day Meet the celebrity family members who should also be famous Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 88Our Wisdom Free Episode | Brilliant Observations 088
ELet's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 87Who is Lazier? | Brilliant Observations 087
EHow lazy are you? Melissa and Jess battle for the title of laziest. Which is a moot point because John was too lazy to show up for this episode. Melissa is talking about rib joints that I've never heard of… Watching sports with people who love the underdog...sucks! Who's lazier? Who is better at avoiding people? Food adventures - yay or nay Stranger Things and Marvel - crazy tv summer Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 86Elephant Trunks And @ss Juice | Brilliant Observations 086
EOnce again, when Stu's away, shit goes sideways Melissa's mom KNOWS and Jess's mother in law MOVES IN Nate turned 21 and thank god it was a mild event How much do you give for a graduation gift, and does it depend on where you come from? We discuss whether or not we 'robe' Another round of "would you rather" and "what are you watching Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 85Reunited And It Feels So Good | Brilliant Observations 085
ELet's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 84Two Brilliants - No Observations | Brilliant Observations 084
EJessica and John were unable to record so Melissa stepped up with some forced family time. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant

S1 Ep 83What's A Push Present? | Brilliant Observations 083
EJessica's voice is missing as we pour one out for her Grandmother. Is a 'push' present really a thing? John and Melissa realize that they are both retired. How Men and Women communicate differently. John has a new project, listen to find out what he is doing. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 82You're Literally Killing Me | Brilliant Observations 082
EDeath, what is it good for? If you're lucky some family drama and some amusing stories. Who is your best friend? How do you tell your friend her kid's feet smell so bad you want to vomit? Why Climb Mt. Everest? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 81Flying Solo | Brilliant Observations 081
EDue to the Memorial Day holiday, the gals are without John. Jessica made a trip to Melissa's where they only used one microphone. Why does Jessica hate John? This week Jessica and Melissa talk fireworks, what they wanted to be when they grew up. Also, has Doctor and Lawyer been replaced by YouTuber and Podcaster? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 80Say AHHHHH! | Brilliant Observations 080
EHow Jewish is too Jewish? Jess gets caught in a chirping smoke alarm situation 15 year old is caught masturbating by his parents and installs cameras to prevent it from going any further. Jess can't talk about it. Can only make a horrified face. Mammogram and expired IUD appt for Melissa - but she finds out she has lovely boobs! Jess gets annoyed about John's choice of commencement speaker. As she should. Someone dared to drop kick The Terminator! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 79Who Gets The Last Dumpling? | Brilliant Observations 079
EWhat do you wish you inherited from your mom, and what are you sorry you inherited? Some days are just set up to be miserable, like Mother's Day...Jess says V Day is way worse. Stu got Missy a GIANT family portrait Who eats the last dumpling? Jess has an unarguable answer. Alyssa called for a sex strike - but we (and everyone else) say no. Organizing - John thinks Jess is making excuses to buy toys. All in the Family and Jefferson's reboot! Should be a trip. Americans ARE more obsessed about the British royals! Our fan mail proves it. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 78Our Best JAWN Yet! | Brilliant Observations 078
EA Fat Shamed Superhero sparked a debate. Should Actors put Social Justice before financial security? It's easy to judge others when it's not you getting life-changing money. Harry & Megan are the proud parents of a Royal Baby Boy. And they named the poor kid Archie. A woman denounces the United States to join ISIS and finds out Merica isn't such a bad place after sexual assault became commonplace in her new country. Tiger Woods receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom and for the life of us, we don't understand why. And we are quizzed on Teen Slang. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 77Another Sh!t Show | Brilliant Observations 077
ETexting the wrong person - John stepped in it big time last weekend! WHO out there gives a shit about the royals?? Not Missy Missy had creamery ice cream - you know what that means? It means the stomach had its own revolution. Speaking of ice cream, wait until you get a load of these flavors. Garlic? Missy's got a problem with medical test and waiting Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 76Bounce Pickle Bounce | Brilliant Observations 076
EEaster candy vs Passover candy - no contest, y'all Waze is the modern-day Passover plague Missy's anger formula - Jess says is SUPER passive aggressive John is noticing inappropriate clothing when the weather gets warm Why are men's beards more bacteria-ridden than dog's mouths? THE weirdest state rules EVER. (these are HILARIOUS) LOVING Life in Pieces! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 75Just The Two Of Us | Brilliant Observations 075
EIt's just John and Melissa tonight. Melissa and the family are on vacation in Florida We had to pour one out for Willbe Brilliant A woman that Melissa knows went on Facebook and posted about pregnancy at the middle school!!! John was woke at 3:21 am and told to seek shelter Melissa talks about her mentally abusive Mother. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 74Hunting Women For Sport | Brilliant Observations 074
EOur theme song is in a Progressive commercial! Jess got lost in the woods! There are a crystal and china epidemic - what are we gonna do with all our grandparents' fancy shit? John says if it wasn't for sex Men would hunt Women for sport. Are leggings pants? Jess lays down the law about decency A poacher was attacked by elephants and eaten by a lion We discuss celebrity most embarrassing relatives - who's the embarrassment of YOUR family? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 73Will John Ever Sleep Again? | Brilliant Observations 073
EIsaac takes ballet and wears nail polish and Jess gives zero Effs World of Coca Cola and the nauseating encore What's in your junk drawer? TV is spoon feeding the public news stories - oh no! The top hated actresses - Jess hates them all and Missy feels bad for them When was the last time you had a good night's sleep? John is incensed at the idea of Melissa's husband, a doctor, having to pick up dog shit Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 72C@ck Chopping | Brilliant Observations 072
ECousins are allowed to marry - 20 states that say you can marry your cousin - that you're over 65. Earworms Florida Man Challenge - why is Florida where all the crazy crap happens??? Melissa thinks Monica Lewinsky and Chelsea Clinton should be besties. What say you? It really is a shame they can't be friends. New shows: Lorena, Shrill, AfterLife Road Rage and being FURIOUSLY angry Public school villains Do you make your bed? What games are on your phone? Tell us! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 71Filthy Dirty Muskrat In Your Pants | Brilliant Observations 071
EThis week is camp hookups, cockroach secrets, death by selfie and post-mordem sperm retrieval. An episode of gems, you can't deny it!!! Also join us LIVE on our FB page, 8 pm EST on Mondays. You have night pants too, right? OMG someone hooked up at camp and had to call their parents! Help me out guys - if we had to call mom and dad when we did something against the rules, no one would be allowed to go! Melissa thinks people need to worry more about hygiene. Jess accidentally told half a story to 3 people and finished it with a joke to 3 complete strangers Would you tell someone if they had a roach on their shirt? 3 horrifying roach stories College admissions scandal - should they take the degrees away? We vote hell no. 259 death by selfies - people who tried to take a selfie but accidentally died. This is sad but also HILARIOUS. Why are we all self-imposed paparazzi?? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 70T!t T@t | Brilliant Observations 070
EWe recorded live in Facebook and had quite an audience! REALLY fun to engage with you all in real time. We talk about tit tats, music parents hate, Michael Jackson's innocence and sleeping with celebrity crushes. Enjoy!! John writes a joke a day but can't write stand up comedy? We call BS Devastating breakups and heartache - teenage angst What music did your parents hate that you HAD to listen to? Dirtiest song lyric Pete Davidson's answer to music vs. men Child abuse vs young marriage - is this a matter of time in history? Tit Tats - do you have one? Would you sleep with your celebrity crush, or take 100K? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 69Jews Don't Play Sports | Brilliant Observations 069
ELots of chatter today about personal rules and regs. What is your spouse for? How would you like your tacos? What does it take for you to cry? We explore all this and more on this week's episode! Why is Melissa's first response always NO? She needs a little yes. Did your parents exercise? Jess's parents did not really but they made her do so. The Helen Hunt afterschool special and how frightening it was John is actually shy...who knew Botox and dermatologist humiliations Jess and John are loving The Orville - and Jess wants a whole show of just Bortis Melissa loves True Detective Stupid rehab stories Manblaming Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 68For The Love Of Tacos! | Brilliant Observations 068
EHow bad do you treat your spouse? What are the husband's jobs? (What are husbands for exactly) Listener spew: Last week we told a poo story, and you sent photos. Thank you! John reads the nice letter from listener Amy Every episode takes a while to hit their stride. Have we hit ours yet? We're not sure. When was the last time YOU cried? Turns out for John, it was too long ago. Ugly crying in the shower - cathartic AND no cleanup! Who's the best Baldwin? Melissa says there's only one Baldwin and the rest are cheap imitations. Jess likes all but Daniel. Which taco scenario are you? (What's your love language?) What stuff do you collect? What about as a kid? John liked to collect programs and concert ticket stubs. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 67Do You Budget? Should I? | Brilliant Observations 067
EWhich one of your connections gets an instant unfollow? We discuss the world's biggest social media offenders. Our philosophy on budgeting aka three people who suck at budgeting explain how shitty they are at it The new Weezer - how is this NOT wedding band music exactly? John's waiting room emergency John and Jess cut Melissa's vet bills back Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 66I've Got Guy For That | Brilliant Observations 066
EMelissa has yet another DISGUSTING story about one of her dogs John and Jess get mad at Melissa for bargaining with the scale The argument about who is the greatest drummer of all time. But Jess is right. We don't think Super Bowl Day should be a national holiday. John does, but Jess and Mel are outraged Dying jobs - Journalists, data entry operators and...medical doctors? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 65Only Eat The D's | Brilliant Observations 065
EThis week, we dissect our hate mail and (sort of) graciously address their concerns. Also: anti-vaxxers, cancer from bacon, and the weird rules of Kickstarter. Enjoy!! Bacon gives you cancer - and Jess and John decide it's a good way to die We've decided that Melissa can only eat the Ds We get hater mail, and we defend ourselves. Not that we should. We hate anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers Non-smelly ways to make eggs? How about every other way besides how Stu is doing it The I want a baby challenge - how do Scott and Stu do? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 64FYRE In My Hole | Brilliant Observations 064
EWe get all up in the shock and unbelievability of the Fyre Festival John heard our theme song in a commercial! Rob Lowe is hosting a new game show and Melissa and Jess are happy to just stare at his face for hours and hours Do YOU unpack at hotels? Jess does, John not so much. John unpacks never, in fact. Jess's people I hate includes influencers this time around. Melissa is making headway on new year's resolutions. What resolutions? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 63Please End The Furlough | Brilliant Observations 063
EWe discuss listener reactions What to wear in the snow Jess is properly OCD about some random stuff TSA and Melissa's worries Thankless jobs we've done (or not done) Melissa teaches us how to make a mantra If there were no men, how would women change? Makeup? Shaving? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 62Stu And The Poo | Brilliant Observations 062
EStuart gets all the accolades because he is a friggin doctor and Melissa made him pick up 37 pounds of dogshit Why do people enjoy being "tragedy adjacent" We discuss the strategy of Forced Family Time What do we think about Januhairy? Melissa thinks Gwyneth Paltrow is perfect and John and Jess….can't see it Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 61Jess's Mea Culpa | Brilliant Observations 061
EJessica's family listens to the show and Jess had to go on a 2019 Crow eating tour. You know who would hate the term eating crow? PETA. How would PETA change the term eating crow? John and Melissa square off on Louie CK and the victims of the Parkland High School shooting. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 60Dear Listener, Happy New Year | Brilliant Observations 060
EHAPPY NEW YEAR DEAR LISTENER!! Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 59Mandatory Family Time | Brilliant Observations 059
EMellisa tortures her children with Mandatory Family Time Genetics is how helping us catch serial killers Jess offended someone with a Christmas email subject. Hat giveaway!! Guy has to watch Bambi bc he killed deer illegally Female Millennials are having their downstair curtains hemmed. Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 58Family Secrets| Brilliant Observations 058
EJohn plays Santa for inquisitive Isaac Ancestry.com - revealing all the family secrets Should we mess with our future genetic spawn? What if we could choose their traits? The absolute worst Chanukah gifts ever Why does Melissa not allow her kid to spend money for 6 months Sugar addiction - kicking the monkey off your back Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 57Chicken Junkie| Brilliant Observations 057
EWe got a review! Thanks, Odd Dad Out! John hates…..telemarketers How often do YOU change the sheets What baby boomer trends to we need to get rid of Jessica's Hallmark movie - Chicken Junkie Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

S1 Ep 56Wash Your Hands | Brilliant Observations 056
EThe fallout from "Friends" Weekend Why do we have to be kind? John wants a product to thicken skin What's on all of those touch screens you are using? Let's connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: [email protected] Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com