Brilliant Observations

Do you wash your feet? Apparently, there are 2 types of people. Let’s talk shower agenda! BDE! Who has it, who doesn’t can a person have it all the time? Melissa and I discuss who we know that has BDE - a little bit. John is irritated that ALL our friends don’t listen to the show. But Missy and Jess don’t care. We help Elizabeth with her problem - sort of. 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

Melissa looks like a maniac full of happiness dropping the kids at camp Why is Isaac playing with other people’s parents? Sugar addiction continues People Melissa and Jessica hate Anyone who clips nails in earshot needs to be shot The Connors - redoing the show without Roseanne Woman steals from another mom at a school - do they get kicked out? What about the kid? 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

Isaac wants to be a scoopy diaper and cause trouble Melissa has dropped off trunks at camp If your 5-year-old breaks something valuable - how responsible are you for their behavior? How much kid behavior is the parent’s responsibility This kid in Kansas - DEFINITELY the parent’s fault We discuss our first and favorite concert Analyzing the Howard Stern show again Who do we hate? People who don’t apologize and people who play with their feet on the plane 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

Melissa is on vacation in FL! That bitch. We try our hand at making friends with other parents New segment - people we hate Camp - how young is too young to go to camp, and for how long? Why is it ok for Melissa’s kids to go away for 8 weeks but not to Japan for 2? Melissa wants to control everything about Ethan’s love life. Ew. Why do we always want everything to be over? Jess thinks this is a medication issue. 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

Ethan prepares for 4 exams and a cruise around Japan! When was your last good parenting moment? The gang talk about when parenting goes right - and wrong Embarrassing kid stories - how have they embarrassed you the most? Are you the mom friend? Melissa is 74% mom friend. Jess is 25% The recipes Melissa should perfect. Meatloaf Cornflake Chicken Scampi Butter with pasta Stir fry and/or Asian chicken salad Breakfast for dinner Apricot chicken Turkey Breast Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Scary Flying Shark - stuck in our heads thanks to Isaac Memorial Day Weekend adventures Vitamins on an empty stomach - Melissa won’t do that again Too many emails - Melissa has 11,000! Jess butters her laptop, not the good way Chocolate porn - Junior’s cheesecake Katy Perry is super awkward Thoughts on the royal wedding Cobra Kai - all three of us LOVE IT The gang talks about Memorial Day and what went down, Jess butters her laptop and not the good way and John buys cheesecake AS WE SPEAK. Enjoy this week’s episode of Brilliant Observations! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jessica can’t sleep and when she is overtired things get real. Jess is going to “The City” that never sleeps Melissa is still on a low carb diet. But there might be cracks in her willpower. The girls fantasize about hiring a chef to make them healthy meals. Jessica is stressing about what to wear to New York. What do you wear that distracts from a neck waddle? Jess wants to be Pearl on the inside and Slayer on the outside. Melissa is preparing for 4 days without Stu. (Something always happens when Stu leaves) Laurel or Yanny? Melissa is excited about the Murphy Brown, Munsters, Magnum PI Reboots. Wildest catfish dating stories.   Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

This week John’s computer is broken so it’s just the gals. We discuss Mother’s Day we participate in for others, getting our kids to confess, more guilty pleasures and HBO repeat movies. Good times! Melissa’s Mother’s Day Scary movies - not plausible to Jess How to pound a chicken Grandma Pearl’s candy drawer Calyx flowers Jess’s Mother’s Day Bedtime is confession time Hollywood Darlings - Melissa’s guilty pleasure Melissa has been watching American Idol There’s a contestant that reminds Melissa of an old boyfriend/hookup HBO movies on repeat - remember these? Little Known Facts Ad tracking instructions Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Melissa ponders over how to keep Stu happy and busy through retirement even though they are at least 20 years off, the gang discusses guilty pleasures, we read some audience feedback and Jess rates everyone’s prudish behavior. Enjoy! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jess’s adventures in NOT thinking Homeland, Requiem, and Hot Fuzz - check them out! Last 2 are on Netflix. Melissa discusses how she’s a shitty friend Jess asks if it’s enough to recognize our shortcomings, or do we have to make HUGE efforts to do better as well? Michelle Wolf’s correspondent's dinner - was she bullying? Whole Foods partners with Asian restaurant Yellow Fever and the gang discuss how offensive this name is on all levels Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jessica is still feeling the effects her bruised coconut. John and Jessica commiserate over concussion symptoms Melissa is very observant. John tells a concussion story Jessica’s Mother in Law might move in with Jessica Princess Melissa won’t sleep on the floor Pet stories ensue, Melissa is horrified John tells the story of giving his dog a chicken rubbin’ Public Service Announcement: Don’t use a spoon found on a counter The Brilliant’s try and rescue a bluejay and Mama bird attacked Stu. Hair dryers can dry more than just hair (Great for drying the underboob) Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jess and John do stand up comedy!! Jess’s material evolves. John + liquid courage = a great show. Jessica falls on a broken sidewalk - or like we say - slid into home on her face. Abrasion stories. What does it take for you to put a sticker on your car? Would you leave your kid at this house? A house with guns? Tide pods ;)? Nail polish porn colors. Jessica confesses that she is prejudice. Jessica feels that reality TV is the beginning of the end for our society. John stopped following Jess on social media, And shares his views on privilege. Jess hates when people announce that they are leaving social media. Melissa’s French story has us rollin’!! Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Jess goes over comedy class and lessons so far Outside Melissa’s box - matcha tea and avocado on a gluten free bagel Bad parenting - the sequel - Melissa finds proof that we were right last week as if there were any doubt already The stupid premise of C*ck Blockers - the movie Jess talks about the circumstances surrounding losing her virginity Stupid things people brag about Stupid reasons we dump people FECAL RAINBOW IN THE PIEHOLE We get some podcast feedback that we may or may not implement Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Easter! What’s your favorite candy? John’s Chinese food story Melissa gets hot under the collar with the ladies of middle school Calling someone a bad parent in a school meeting Melissa’s looooong list of nightmares from her LA trip Comedy writing April Fool’s day - John was cheated out of his holiday Appropriate cereal fruits TARGET DELIVERY! YAAASSS Melissa has to explain cock ring to her son :( Why is packing the worst???   Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

In this episode, Melissa tries to dive deep into everyone's psyche and find out what our realest fears are - but it turns out hers is by far the weirdest one. We also discuss our ideal riders and what we would demand if we were celebs - Jess has read all the good ones and knows exactly how detailed things need to be! Don't miss this episode! Listen now. Please Connect With Us On Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email

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

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

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

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!!

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