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Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche

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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 everyone's favorite TikTok lawyer Michael Foote and his best friend Mélissa Malebranche. Together they break down crazy news stories, share hilarious anecdotes fro... more

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Latest Episodes

Michael and Mélissa discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, the Clinton's heading to Congress, getting older (and that's ok), and interview Ashley Byrne from PETA.

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Michael and Mélissa discuss nuns teaching sex-ed, Groundhog Day conspiracies, Kristi Noem, Don Lemon, ICE, and the latest Epstein File drop.

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Michael and Mélissa discuss the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis, whistleblower reports on a leaked ICE memo, plastic surgery, and astronaut arrests.

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Michael and Mélissa discuss their weird melatonin dreams, deportation flights, Trump calling for the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, and all the ways to prepare a Last Will and Testament.

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Recent Guests

Yuhua Hamasaki
Local drag queen and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 alum
Drag performer in New York City
Episode: We Could All Be Renee Good (w. Yuhua Hamasaki)
Michael Foote
Criminal attorney and host of Brief Recess
Exactly Right Media
Episode: ICYMI: Michael Was on The Knife
Erik Bottcher
New York City Council Member and progressive activist
New York City Council
Episode: Demon Twink Off with NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher
Walter Masterson
Creates satirical social street interviews and political pranks.
Episode: Walter Masterson and MAGA Trolling 101
Seth Porges
Co-director of 'Class Action Park'
HBO
Episode: The World’s Deadliest Water Park (w. Seth Porges)
Anna Snapp
Activist and performer focusing on body positivity and eating disorder narratives.
Episode: How to Survive the Skinny Girl Apocalypse (w. Anna Snapp)
Robert Garcia
U.S. Representative from California's 42nd district and former mayor of Long Beach, California, he is the first openly gay immigrant in Congress.
U.S. Congress
Episode: ICE Abuses and Accountability… Finally (w. Congressman Robert Garcia)

Hosts

Michael Foote
Host and prominent legal professional known for engagingly breaking down complex legal topics and sharing personal anecdotes from the courtroom.
Mélissa Malebranche
Co-host, bringing wit and insight to discussions alongside Michael, often engaging in dialogues that blend humor with critical legal and societal issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • Hooked!

    Heard them on MFM and I was instantly hooked! Keep fighting the good fight! We have got to get our country back from the right freaks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CindieM
    United States25 days ago
  • Love this podcast I love Exactly Right, K&G❤️

    I listened to Michael on the Dads and Daddies podcast and fell in love. When I found out he was on K and G’s network it was cemented in stone for me.

    I cannot say enough good things about these humans and how good they’re!

    Enjoy!

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMKilllian
    United Statesa month ago
  • Required listening

    I look forward to a new episode each week. Michael and Melissa’s dynamic is one of the few bright spots at a time when it feels exhausting to maintain hope for the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Letrain476
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show!!!

    You too are very funny and very educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mtwheels
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not for me!

    So he doesn’t like Taylor Swift flying private? Sour grapes, much?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MaryAliceME
    United Statesa month ago

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#56
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#161
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Midwest Nice, Leave the ICE
Q: What could I do if I was deported for an aggravated felony?
If you were convicted of an aggravated felony, it bars most pathways for immigration forward, and challenging that felony charge would be the best course of action.
If I Murder My Family Can I Still Get My Inheritance?
Q: What is the difference between first-degree and second-degree murder, and how does this relate to domestic violence victims?
There isn't a clear law; it's quite complex depending on circumstances and interpretations by judges.
If I Murder My Family Can I Still Get My Inheritance?
Q: What do you do if you get called to a USCIS appointment?
You might want to be cautious about attending if there's a potential for arrest; consultation with your attorney is advised.
We Could All Be Renee Good (w. Yuhua Hamasaki)
Q: What were some lessons learned from RuPaul's Drag Race?
Yuhua shares that the experience taught her not to take life too seriously and to embrace fun and celebration.
We Could All Be Renee Good (w. Yuhua Hamasaki)
Q: What kind of an audience member is Yuhua at her shows?
Yuhua describes her audience as drunks, fun, charismatic, and supportive.

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A variety of engaging discussions unfold, exploring intriguing legal facets and societal issues relevant to contemporary life. Episodes feature lively banter between hosts on topics such as legal rights during confrontations with law enforcement, personal anecdotes from court, and serious discussions around legislation affecting marginalized communities. Noteworthy discussions include the implications of controversial legal defenses, body image discrimination, and the treatment of immigrants by federal agencies. The candid and humorous approach aims to make legal topics relatable and accessible, offering insight and perhaps even empowerment for listeners confronting these issues in their own lives. Unique to this series is the blend of ente... more

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