Brilliant Observations

Happy Holidays from Brilliant Observations! On today's chat cast, co-hosts Melissa and Amy heat things up with a delicious exploration of the sweetest treats this side of 1942. Save the diet for next week and binge on family favorites from a bygone era...who knows. If you write-in with feedback, we might even send you some. Join us as we extend the holiday season one decadent bite at a time, on the 6th of our 8 FREE mini-episodes. Enjoy the Brilliance, friends. And Happy Hannukah!

Happy Holidays from Brilliant Observations! On today's chat cast, co-hosts Melissa and Amy discuss which of their college friends had (has?) a sexually-transmitted disease. Spoiler alert: it's not who you think. Plus continued hate for gender reveals, catching up with the college application madness, and embracing the future for students of all shapes and sizes. All this and more on the 5th of 8 FREE mini-episodes, all perfect for the holidays. Enjoy the Brilliance, friends. And Happy Hannukah!

Happy Holidays from Brilliant Observations! On today's chat cast, co-hosts Melissa and Amy discuss the unintended awkwardness of "have you lost weight?", courtesy of J.K. Rowling. Plus, Missy discovers an alarming misunderstanding of the phrase "Vegan leather." All this and more in our 4th of 8 FREE mini-episodes, all perfect for the holidays. Enjoy the Brilliance, friends. And Happy Hannukah!

Happy Holidays from Melissa & Amy! Today we explain the difference between a Snafu, Shit-show, and Cluster-fuck, plus a few other holiday chuckles for good measure. You're welcome. This is the 3rd of 8 mini-holiday episodes. Have a listen now or enjoy any time of year. 

Happy Holidays from Melissa & Amy! Melissa shames her neighbors for selling used shorts online (as she should). Amy holds back nausea telling a particularly nasty fish meatball memory. And both ladies (term used loosely) find inspiration in the good deeds of others...including the Really Really Free Market pioneered by North Carolina artist Kathy Clark.  This is the 2nd of 8 mini Holiday episodes, but really, this bonus content makes for good listening at any time of year. Join the conversation at BrilliantObservations.com.

Happy Holidays from Melissa & Amy! This is the 1st of 8 mini Holiday episodes. Are you financially unfaithful to your spouse? Melissa shows you how to deflect your partner's judgy looks and transform them into a pro-active guilt ray. Talk about a holiday win! We cover great shopping apps for your smart phone, do-gooder gift-giving web sites, and general holiday hilarity. Worth a listen any time of year!

What's the first rule of Geriatric Fight Club? We also have listener feedback and some holiday surprises. Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Melissa gets a new computer. Josh Brolin burns his pucker. The Ladies go on a friend retreat. How do nine women go away for a weekend and not kill each other? Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

The ladies share their holiday joys. Family is crazy, but these families are crazier. Scented candles are dumb. All college apps are out and Amy looks for a way to celebrate. Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Amy struggles with new application deadlines Melissa demands her kids get enough sleep Thanksgiving plans are upon us The cheese debate ignites! Which is better, a sex doll or a perfectly trained k9? Could you buy a $500 candle? Listener feedback   Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Melissa waits for cake What is the perfect gift for these crazy hosts? Stu’s mitzvah minute Slang stymies these girls. 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Thanksgiving in the ’80s The attitude of gratitude A new Chic Fil A opened up What is micro-cheating? All are disgusted by TI’s virginity test Let’s connect! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/listenbrilliant Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/listenbrilliant Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenbrilliant Email: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Amy 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com  

Amy 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

We 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

What’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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Missy 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com

Episode 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

Happy 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com

Is 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: brilliantobservations@gmail.com Show notes: www.brilliantobservations.com