Brilliant Observations

Melissa loses her "button," Mallory fights her fears, and Amy refuses to check a suspicious mole. It's all part of the glamorous job on the middle-aged BrillObs Mom Squad.  Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)

They say you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Fortunately for you, we don't count in your total. Listen and laugh as we talk weight loss, poor social media habits, hateful father-daughter photos and waaaay too many jeans.    Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.) • • • • • And now, the tags. •  comedy, podcastforwomen, podcastsforwomen, smart, friends, girlgotmic, ladypodsquad, podernfamily, podcastmovement, podcastsforwomen, podfest, sex, relationships, chat, unfiltered, radio, fun, happy, happiness, boobs, dogs, marriage, midlife, kids, parenting, college, goals, brillobssquad, brilliant, observations, podcast, comedy, funny, women, lady, girlfriends funny, happiness, almost30podcast, 50af, love, menopause, midlife, michelleobama, brillianti

Amy buys some questionable glasses. Missy can’t decide what’s better — telling a friend the cold hard truth, or being a friend and choosing to “ack…cen…tuate the positive.” Spoiler Alert: we’re not positive. Amy recaps her recent Board of Directors meeting. And our fan favorite segment, Hey, Whatcha Watchin? returns with Netflix reviews of The One, Thunder Force, Yellowstone, Godzilla vs Kong, and the Unified Theory of Stuart, courtesy of a fictitious DNA test.  And yes, Amy still can’t get over the hummer. Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)  

Why at the end of every podcast we have does it Just. Get. GOOD? This week, Amy learns what a hummer is. Or *does* she? Melissa begins the five year process of decluttering her house. And everyone reminisces about the pleasures of Food Factory Tours of Yore. It’s all part of our Things We Do For Our Kids series, also known as Why I Can’t Retire. Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)

It’s Spring Break 2021, and like all good shut-ins, Missy tries her hand at an in-person, socially distanced, highly vaccinated, folding soccer chair, we’re done when I say we’re done Driveway Social Hour. (Stuart even brought his five favorite jokes.) Meanwhile, in Southtowne, Amy makes grand plans for a covid safe “beach bubble,” only to watch the bubble burst as her friend catches the virus. (He’s back home now and doing fine.) It’s enough to drive a girl to search for meaning… in unpronounceable German euphemisms and accidental Buddhism. Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)

There once was a man from Nantucket. Who had a podcast and said f$@! it. But Apple objected and fans soon defected, so now he cries tears like a bucket. What can we say, Dear Listener? We gave this limerick our “whole ass.” Think you can do better? Then grab your sibling (or your date) and join us online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)

It starts with a little harmless fat shaming — okay, not that little. (And not that harmless.) Then we move on to ripping the Royals. Next up? Missy tears Amy a new one for her lack of automotive maintenance, complete disregard for her own children’s safety and total refusal to adopt any reasonable standard of adulthood. Truth be told, she might have a point.   We wrap up our judges episode ever by doing what we do best — judging YOU, Dear Listener, for so rarely keeping in touch. Visit us on all the socials at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (You might be, too.)

So it turns out, Lionel Ritchie can get it. Amy continues to slow-walk her possible brain break diagnosis. And Melissa's Miracle Boobs™ return for a command performance — this time with *No Bra.* What can we say, Dear Listener? We just love you that much.  Care to return the feeling? Visit us on all the socials at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. We'll be glad you did. (And you will, too.)

Dear Listener, who's your first? Missy unlocks the vault to see if anybody besides Stuart is actually in there. Spoiler Alert: she locks him back in. (Poor Stu.) THANK YOU to our newest Patreon Subscribers, our longest fans, and our loudest supporters. We love you way more than we ever admit.  Join the nonsense online @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations.  

After a week I mean month I mean year like we've had, there's only one thing left to do.  Find us everywhere @ListenBrilliant, online at BrilliantObservations.com, at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations, at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, on Facebook at BrillObsSquad or via email at BrilliantObservations@gmail.com.

Our eyes are everywhere this week, Dear Listener. But mostly between 11 and 32 inches. Find all the juicy details at BrilliantObservations.com, BrilliantObservations@gmail.com, @ListenBrilliant, on Facebook at BrillObsSquad, on Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations, and at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations. 

From sourdough and cannibalism to Chris Hemsworth’s prosthetic penis, we dive deep into the paralyzing reality of “healthy fears.” Suck it, sharks. We're buying a beach house.  Join the nonsense online @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations.

Friends in need level-jump their testicle-and-lady-part questions straight over Melissa’s head in an attempt to get to Dr. Stuart. Her advice? If you’re taking two days to eat an orange, you’re doing something wrong. Join us as we eviscerate all the cheeses, catchup on the beach house hunt and debate the horrors of wedgie-inducing underpants. Weigh in on the thong-vs-boy short-vs-nudist debate at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Find swag at TeePublic.com/BrilliantObservations, or support us at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. Be kind. We’re snowed in. It’s the “Melissa hates everything orange” episode, as Missy dives head first into the mystery of Sumo oranges, “orange” American cheese (breathe slowly, it’s ok), government loaf cheese, Velveeta “cheese”…and the list rages on. Amy swings by college for a quick “life will be OK” visit, while Melissa Instacarts family-sized sushi during two feet of snow. Missy spills the latest on the beach h

Some things you just don’t talk about. Like loving crunchy peanut butter. Hating the beach. Or meeting a flaccid penis. As usual, Amy is convinced with no evidence whatsoever that the mythic “limp dick” heard tell in every comedy club and Hollywood storyline is actually a fallacy. I mean, have you *ever* heard anyone who has ever had this happen — male, female, friend, foe? Perhaps, dear listener, you will be the one to set the record ram-rod straight for us with some prized BrillObsSquad feedback. Or perhaps you’ll just crunch into a warm PB&J and call it a night.   Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, @GirlGotMic, or www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Donate at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. You know. For the kids.   friends, girlgotmic, ladypodsquad, podernfamily, podcastmovement, podcastsforwomen, podfest, sex, relationships, chat, unfiltered, radio, fun, happy, happiness, boobs, dogs, marriage, midlife, kids, parenting, college, goals,

Grab your Go Bag, kids. It’s time to clip-in to your Peletons and ride through the weirdest sex talk ever. (Save us, Carson Daly!) Join us as we distract ourselves from the day’s events with sourdough, Bridgerton, and a jaunty, judgy dive into the why of watersports. Pee and sex. Poo and sex. Sushi and sex. Sex and sex. It’s enough to push a girl to eat tongue. #CarbGood If you're a skipper, this week, we cover... College campus part 2 Melissa’s gray heart Peleton therapy Carson Daly Ryan Seacrest Sourdough Go Bag Watersports Sex Pee Urine Sushi Bridgerton Grey’s Anatomy Sherlock Elementary Closed Captioning Songs for Every Mood iTunes haters Spotify Pop Up Video Tongue sandwich Honeycrisp apples I want to speak to the Manager Reverse Karen Amish market Finding joy in the small things ...and in Jesus Christ our savior Cinnamon entrance Pretzel exit There some Carbs in the House Iced coffee milkshake So lonely for pretzels Philadelphia NY pizza Pretzels are no fucking joke Carb good Batch bake Tip of my tongue

Stuart accidentally swallows a dog toy, while Missy discovers the surprising power of even the least bit of encouragement. Just ask a flaccid penis. Hey, oh! This week's conversation brings talk of hellfire, exercise induced endorphins, and novel writing updates. Plus, Missy and Stu wave their last (almost?) goodbyes to the Florida house, and Amy and Melissa definitively confirm it’s the gift — not the thought — that counts.  Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, @GirlGotMic, or www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Donate at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. You know. For the kids.   friends, girlgotmic, ladypodsquad, podernfamily, podcastmovement, podcastsforwomen, podfest, sex, relationships, chat, unfiltered, radio, fun, happy, happiness, boobs, dogs, marriage, midlife, kids, parenting, college, goals, brillobssquad, brilliant, observations, podcast, comedy, funny, women, lady, girlfriends    

Creepy things your gynecologist says, fight-stopping boobs, and wintry tales from a joyless childhood — all courtesy of your favorite gal pal (and President of the Shut Up I Don't Wanna Be In Your Club Club) Missy B! Tune in as we grab 2021 by the pillow and hit snooze a few times.  Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, @GirlGotMic, or www.BrilliantObservations.com, or BrilliantObservations@gmail.com. Donate at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. You know. For the kids.   #friends, #girlgotmic, #ladypodsquad, #podernfamily, #podcastmovement, #podcastsforwomen, #podfest, #sex, #relationships, #chat, #unfiltered, #radio, #fun, #happy, #happiness, #boobs, #dogs, #marriage, #midlife, #kids, #parenting, #college, #goals, #brillobssquad, #brilliant, #observations, #podcast, #comedy, #funny, #women, #lady, #girlfriends   Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi, Brilliant Observations Comedy Podcast   

Get lost, 2020. We'd rather focus on Christmas recaps, Tik Tok obsession, creamy eggs, canine labia — you know, the good stuff. Give a listen. You'll wonder why you did.  Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, @GirlGotMic, or www.BrilliantObservations.com. Email us for a chance to win eternal glory at BrilliantObservations.com. Or just offer us a measly donation at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. You know. For the kids.     Support Brilliant Observations Podcast Join our Facebook group BrillObs Squad (#BrillObsSquad), or connect with us on all the socials @ListenBrilliant. Donate to support us on Patreon here (https://bit.ly/3eSfu3F), or buy and wear your own swag to support us on TeePublic (search Brilliant Observations). Help Us Be More Brilliant Stars are our favorite. To give us 5 stars, visit Apple Podcasts, find Brilliant Observations Podcast, click Ratings and Reviews, and slide to rate us 5 stars. You can even write us a glowing review! Connect with Brilliant Observations

Yuletide tipping got you in a quandry? Never fear! Just climb aboard our Slippery Little Sleigh™ for a holiday ride you won’t soon forget.  Join our Facebook group BrillObs Squad (#BrillObsSquad), or connect with us on all the socials @ListenBrilliant. Donate to support us on Patreon here (https://bit.ly/3eSfu3F), or buy and wear your own swag to support us on TeePublic (search Brilliant Observations).

It's the annual Christmas Party, friends! Time for another game of Guess Who's Too Drunk To Be Here. ("Check, please.") All that, please the perils of buying furniture, hiring housecleaners, and living with gastrointestinal distress.  Join the conversation online at @ListenBrilliant, @BrillObsSquad, @GirlGotMic, or www.BrilliantObservations.com. Email us for a chance to win eternal glory at BrilliantObservations.com. Or just offer us a measly donation at Patreon.com/BrilliantObservations. You know. For the kids.     Support Brilliant Observations Podcast Join our Facebook group BrillObs Squad (#BrillObsSquad), or connect with us on all the socials @ListenBrilliant. Donate to support us on Patreon here (https://bit.ly/3eSfu3F), or buy and wear your own swag to support us on TeePublic (search Brilliant Observations). Ways to subscribe to Brilliant Observations Podcast Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher Help Us Be More Brilliant Stars