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What happens when your Uber driver gets pulled over while you're in the backseat? How do OnlyFans creators incorporate an LLC to remain anonymous? How can you fight ICE without getting off the couch? Welcome to Brief Recess, hosted by Michael Foote and Mélissa Malebranche. Together they break down crazy news stories, share hilarious anecdotes from criminal court, answer pressing legal questions from callers, and teach listeners how to short-circuit democracy to effect real change in their communities.
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- 3 days ago1h 20m
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: What Happens Now? (w. Liza Treyger)
Michael Foote is joining the cast of NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood! Michael and Mélissa discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, Trump's lies about where he was on September 11th, and we sit down with the hilarious Liza Treyger to discuss her stand up comedy career and her podcast, TMU: an SVU Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Trump Isn't Friends With Dolly Parton or George Washington (w. Hannah Solow)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Dolly Parton, Trump's unhinged AI posts, Lake America, data centers, and sit down with our favorite Boop, Hannah Solow, to talk about being a Broadway understudy on “Oh, Mary!” Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @Michael_Foote__ or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: @babymcgoo https://hannahsolow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 29m
From Reality TV to the Republican Party (w. Suzanne Lambert)
Michael and Mélissa discuss representation in Hollywood, Republicans Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos, and their journey from hooking up on reality tv to becoming the hypocritical moral authority, drunk Cameos, and sit down with the hilarious and fearless Suzanne Lambert to discuss MAGA makeup and her hilarious social videos. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @Michael_Foote_ or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: @itssuzannelambert - IG @itssuzannelambert - TT www.itssuzannelambert.com Mean But True with Suzanne Lambert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 20, 20261h 4m
Karoline Leaves It + Epstein Updates (w. Congressman Garcia)
Michael Foote is joining the cast of NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood! Michael and Mélissa discuss Karoline Leavitt resigning after Trump's decoy flight, recent lynchings in Mississippi, and sit down with Congressman Robert Garcia for a deep dive interview breaking down the latest updates from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and new avenues of pursuit since Todd Blanche took over as Attorney General. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: @reprobertgarcia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 13, 20261h 15m
Lindsay Clancy: More Questions Than Answers (w. Bryan Safi)
Michael and Mélissa discuss a huge announcement they've had to keep secret until now, the Lindsay Clancy trial and online sleuth theories, and sit down with the Emmy Award winning actor, comedian, and writer, Bryan Safi, for a hilarious conversation about his one-man off-broadway show and the high stakes drama series, 9-1-1, that he is in. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: instagram.com/bryansafi www.areyoumadatmeshow.com https://bryansafi.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202653 min
The Best Criminal Defense (w. Mr. Keep You Outta Jail, Kaetan Mazza)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Mélissa's killer green sauce, Mitch McConnell's eternity leave, and sit down with the internet's other favorite lawyer, Kaetan Mazza, a.k.a. Mr. Keep You Outta Jail, breaking down common legal misconceptions and criminal defense strategies when dealing with the justice system. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: Kaetan Mazza: MrKeepYouOuttaJail - IG Tati Missa's Green Seasoning Recipe: Epices One head of garlic, peeled Three bell peppers (I use green, yellow & orange) One onion One shallot Three scallions One bunch of chives One bunch of parsley leaves only One bunch of cilantro leaves only 1/2 cup - 1 cup of olive oil Juice of one orange Juice of one lemon (you can use lime if you prefer) Blend Store in glass jar in fridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 30, 20261h 13m
Nolan Wells Investigation & Racism in America (w. Alaina Bamfield)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Boston, picky eaters, the latest evidence in the Nolan Wells investigation, and a deep interview with standup comic, Alaina Bamfield, whose recently released special discusses being a survivor of the disgraced USA women's gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. Links: Alaina Bamfield's debut special, Untouchable: youtube.com/watch?v=mzigeuasz2I instagram.com/alainabamfield See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 23, 20261h 11m
LATEST ICE NEWS: The Cocktail Episode We All Need (w. Ben Hopkins)
Michael and Mélissa discuss how the FIFA World Cup is finally over, the recent ICE shootings in America, and then a hard, fun pivot with our guest, Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) who is social media's favorite bartender and teaches us how to make some cocktails while we get tipsy and play games on this special Summer Staycation episode! Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com. If you want to drink along with us check out Ben’s recipes that he made in this episode: Brief Recess 1.5oz London Dry Gin (we used Fort Hamilton which is the best but i know we can't promo brands) 1oz Blanc Vermouth .5oz Bitter Bianco *stir* .5oz Coconut Water, Lift ice to incorporate Lime Twist! Mélissa's Daiquiri 2 oz - Clairin 1oz - Lime Juice .75oz Simple Syrup 7-8 dashes - Peychaud's Bitters (if making at home 3d from a regular bottle will do!) Shake hard till there is frost on the outside of the tin, double strain into a chilled martini glass. Goodbye Ladybug Juice XXX 420 One glass of room temperature Kim Crawford Chardonnay Two fingers of warm, old Southern Comfort Combine, best enjoyed in a closet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What happens when your Uber driver gets pulled over while you're in the backseat? How do OnlyFans creators incorporate an LLC to remain anonymous? How can you fight ICE without getting off the couch? Welcome to Brief Recess, hosted by Michael Foote and Mélissa Malebranche. Together they break down crazy news stories, share hilarious anecdotes from criminal court, answer pressing legal questions from callers, and teach listeners how to short-circuit democracy to effect real change in their communities.
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