Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche
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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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Michael and Mélissa discuss people who don't have an inner monologue, Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned and all the latest plot twists, and interview their bestie, Alyssa, who defends all her wild stories.
Brief Recess is a new weekly le... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss therapy, self loathing, Haitian culture, Hantavirus and how much they despise cruises, and do a deep dive into the crazy plot twists in the JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit that took over the internet.
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Michael and Mélissa discuss whether or not they want to have kids, a woman who sent thousands of lemons to her ex, our awful healthcare system, disappointment with celebs who attended the Jeff Bezos sponsored Met Gala, Tucker Carlson's wild NYT inter... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss the first time they got high, the latest SUPER real shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump's unhinged 60 Minutes interview, Kash Patel might not have his job at the end of the week, and an interview with... more
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- Great content, vibe check needed
I deleted social media and use this to keep me informed on progressive news and issues. The content is great and I value both hosts perspectives. I have trouble getting through every episode because of repeated conversations (animal fur, plastic surgery, etc), interrupting one another and the vibes being off between the hosts. It just is not landing for me.
Apple Podcasts2sarahh f
United States11 days ago - Episode with Alyssa
I find this podcast very informative and fun to listen to! I do have one note though, I feel as though the episode with Alyssa was kind of mean. You sort of make fun of her quite a bit on other episodes and having her on the pod kind of felt like you were both laughing behind her back while she was left unaware. Other than that I think this is a great show!
Apple Podcasts4:) :) :) & :)United States12 days ago - One of the best podcast out there!
Love this podcast! Y’all two are hilarious.
Apple Podcasts5teesafaceUnited States20 days ago - Nuanced!!!!
I just finished the Transracial episode and even though I’m still uncomfortable with the idea, the conversation was so nuanced that I left it thinking “this is what it feels like to learn from people who are seeking to understand, not win an argument.” I can see the nuance in this issue with much more clarity, and I appreciate a podcast that can facilitate these types of conversations. I’m just so impressed; thank you, please keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5brb samanthas swimmingUnited States24 days ago - Love you, please change your sound
I absolutely love the show. I love the glimmers of hope and the ideas of ways to help or act and not just doom scroll! My one gripe: I listen when I’m walking the dogs and the transition sound sounds kind of like a car whizzing past. It scares the heck out of me every time! Would love a new sound but other than that keep doing what you’re doing!
Apple Podcasts5mas_coUnited Statesa month ago
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A fast-paced legal-leaning show that blends sharp analysis of current events with witty banter and a strong sense of personal storytelling. Regularly covers high-profile lawsuits, criminal justice reform, constitutional issues, and pop culture, all through accessible explanations and practical takeaways for listeners seeking clarity on complex topics. Notably, the hosts' chemistry and willingness to mix serious policy discussion with humorous, everyday anecdotes make dense material approachable for a broad audience, while occasional guests from law, activism, and media provide deeper dives on specific topics.
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1. Alyssa Misdemeanor-Meyer
2. Rebecca Tuvel
3. Emily Galvin Almanza
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