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Brilliant Observations

Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi

Real friends. Real funny. We swear. Like, a lot. Join us for unscripted, uncensored, and definitely unsuitable-for-work comedy conversation about relationships, marriage, friendship, sex, hope, parenting and prospering at midlife. It"s like grabbing a weekly cocktail with your favorite girlfriends for a candid look at life that lifts you up as it pulls you in. From religion to porn to money, fears, our bodies, our brains, secrets, failures, food, family and finding your path, almost nothing is

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01:09:01

Billion Dollar Pinkie

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/10/05

Billion Dollar Pinkie Oh, Lizzo. Is there nothing you can’t improve simply by sticking it in your mouth? Thought so. Clutch your antique white plantation pearls, gang! We’re going full Lizzo on the crystal flute nonsense (spoiler alert in case you’re new: we’re definitely Team Lizzo). Missy shares her favorite fears for our entertainment. And Amy tests the market with her newly available (and definitely limited edition) Magic Digit. Hopefully we brought you a laugh or three this week — Lord knows

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01:03:00

Which Came First: the Colonoscopy or the Hot Dog?

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/09/29

Show notes soon, dear ones. For now, our hearts and our antics are with the good people of Florida. Here's hoping this episode brings you a pleasant distraction as you weather the worst of the storm.

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01:11:22

Mind Trash Porch Pickup

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2022/09/21

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01:12:06

Wedding Bells and Gingerbread

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2022/09/15

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01:15:54

Like New Is Not, Like, New

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/09/07

Gather round, kittens. Missy and Amy traverse the murky, Karenesque waters of receiving "like new" products after paying an "actually very new" price. All that, plus sugar-based sexy talk, pre-wedding packing plans and life as an empty nester. Kinda. Have you joined the Missy Pizza Party yet? Take the Pizza Challenge and share your love on our socials now. There just might be something wonderful in it for you. And now, we promote. Feeling frisky? Why not tell another human to listen to this

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06:15

BONUS Pizza Pact

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/09/01

Do you have what it takes to JOIN the Challenge? Brilliant Observations wants YOU to make a PIZZA PACT and join Missy's Pizza Party #MissysPizzaParty Just video yourself taking one bite of one slice of pizza — could be good, could be bad — and share it on our socials or in the Facebook Group BrillObSquad. There just might be a special prize in it for you. Facebook group: BrillObSquad Socials: @ListenBrilliant

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01:01:50

College Move-In Pizza Challenge

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/09/01

It's the Podcast Movement recap espisode, gang, complete with College Move-In Day (times 2!) and a brand new. Play-At-Home Dear Listener Challenge that promises to change your life. Or weight. Feeling extra chargey? We run through the etiquette of tipping in the hotel room, extra charges, pavement crickets and all the joys of interstate travel. With shoutouts to OG podcaster Jessica Kupferman, She Podcasts, Mark Cuban, Audie Cornish, true crime, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts and all the moguls who

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01:10:31

The Promise of Joy

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/08/24

We cover it all this week, friends, starting with Jewish morning greetings, Harry Potter, Hamilton lyrics, Peleton and the logical next step, pedophiles (with the associated segue into our semi-annual "we disavow all pedophiles" public service announcement. So it makes sense the topic for this week's show is JOY. How do we find it, do we deserve it, and what can we do to get more of it. Interested? Listen on, Dear Listener. As usual, we're here for you. Can't wait? Visit our show page at

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59:31

Supplement Nation

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/08/18

Only hear one side of the audio? Delete the download and retry. Instructions follow. Our two favorite Pauses are back (Peri and Meno), Dear Listener, and Amy and Melissa are •here• for it. It's heath and vitality run amok, pharmacologically speaking. But don't worry. We throw in some long distance dementia care to keep things interesting. Now. To fix that episode problem... I accidentally uploaded my raw, unedited audio feed instead of the finished show. To remove it and refresh your feed with

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01:01:29

Hindi Schmidts the Bed

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/08/11

You’re a mean one, Rupert Grint. Mallory has a surprise Harry Potter sighting — or does she? — while shopping for back to school supplies at her local Target. Melissa wanders down Pet Peeve Lane with special recognition for slow drivers in the left lane. Amy takes a dog leg to donut town while Missy salivates into her microphone. Melissa gives the beach another try, only to discover her that her formerly charming friend Hindi is actually hiding a shameful culinary-based secret. (Fah Reek.) It’s

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01:05:31

Vabbing. You Heard Me.

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/08/03

Oh, dear. Yes, vabbing means what you think it means. Listen and learn, perverts.

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57:35

Colonoscopy Prep – the Worst School Ever

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/07/28

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01:04:57

Go Missy, It's Your Birthday

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/07/21

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01:02:38

Stupid Todd and the KKK

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/07/13

Oh, Todd. You heard it here first, gang: there are LIT terally card carrying members of the KKK. And yes, they’re recruiting. Stupid Todd makes an appearance on the golf court with a relationship drama of his own making. And Amy records on the road Chez Brilliant, which means the call is coming “from inside the house.” The ladies evaluate the latest Summer Slang. Hint: we are not hip. Missy blows the shofar with a new call for you bitches to Brag. (They’re just the facts, ma’am.) We both work

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01:01:53

Confront Me If Don't Ask for Help

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2022/07/07

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01:01:09

Jersey Jews and Old Coots

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/06/30

Jersey Jews and Old Coots Turns out I’m a pecker. Things are getting a little passive aggressive at the Target checkout… but then again, who am I to tell you what kid of day to have? Missy buys all the baked goods from the local farmer’s market, and discovers a secret horde of faithful challah bakers and septuagenarian sages all volunteering for the common good. Helpful public service? Intrusive and unsolicited judgement? You decide. Amy travels to Annapolis, breaks up a human trafficking ring,

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59:39

You Talking To Me?

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/06/23

Geico done lost its mind. What do you do when one person in the conversation suddenly becomes revolted by the conversation? Missy has a strategy that just might poke the bear. Amy offers a different view. “Back to the car.” Missy claims that 7 minutes of sex equals 1.5 hours in the gym. “That’s not been my experience.” Stuart has a lovely Father’s Day. Missy revisits her missing toenail as it makes its first few trips to the sandy seashore. Plus, Amy recalls the unique pain of a German Pilates

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54:42

Oops! All Politics

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/06/16

Serruptitious OnlyFans accounts? Orthodontists Gone Wild? You'd think we'd have enough to talk about without slipping into a political sandtrap. Try as we might, we couldn't resist a little light banter on the state of affairs in America today. Don't worry, kids. We only go Blue for a brief bit. There's still lots to laugh at this week — including ourselves. Sending love and light to all who honor us with the privilege of listening. Fuck you, Putin. Love this episode? Share it with a friend

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01:02:01

Thoughts Become Things

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/06/09

It’s the Metaphysical Manifestation meets PBJ recipes episode, gang, or as Melissa likes to say, “I OWN No.” Missy deals with a sudden and alarming loss of vision. Amy riffs on the classic peanut better and jelly sandwich. And Melissa tries her luck at a rousing game of Real Person or Comic Character. Sending love and light to all who honor us with the privilege of listening. Fuck you, Putin. Love this episode? Share it with a friend via text message, social media or word of mouth. Sharing is

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01:05:46

Pee Beach

Brilliant Observations ·

2022/06/01

The Multiverse makes an appearance at the Jersey shore, prompting us to ponder, who is real — Regular Melissa or Beach Melissa? Amy suffers the perils of peeing while visiting the Country Club pool. Melissa enjoys the pleasures of Evening Beach, complete with no humans and three overexcited canines. And both of us discover the real filth that lingers all around us. Hint: it’s not on the toilet Remembering our service women and men who died in defense of the United States of America. You don’t

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