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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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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.

Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Rig... more

Michael and Mélissa discuss the Renee Good shooting in Minneapolis, a viral video of a delivery driver avoiding ICE, Mariah Carey, and an interview with former Ru Paul's Drag Race contestant, Yuhua Hamasaki.

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Michael and Mélissa talk about a Getty Art Museum curator’s conspiracy to receive stolen goods, Trans rights, the controversial Chiles v. Salazar, and (ugh) J.K. Rowling.

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Michael joins Hannah & Patia from The Knife to discuss the murder trial of Bricen Rivers. In July of 2024, 22-year-old Lauren Johansen was found dead in the trunk of her own car. Her ex-boyfriend, Bricen Rivers, is now charged with capital murder. La... more

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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 230 ratings
  • Love you!

    Hilarious and educational! Just signed up to volunteer for the Immigration Justice Campaign ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Razzle_Dazzle82
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Breath of Fresh Air

    As a huge fan of true crime podcasts, this is one of the first pods I’ve listened to that is out of that category and I’m such a fan. I was already a fan of Michael from TikTok and getting to listen to Michael and Melissa in long format is a weekly treat and they make me feel like we’re all besties. Do yourself a favor and listen to this now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ep611
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s real…..

    Thrill rides, water slides, we’ve got it all… where kids of all ages can still have a ball! The great american family comes to play at Funtown Splashtown USA !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mostlyconstant
    United Statesa month ago
  • My new bffs

    Just started listening after hearing the teaser episode provided on the My Favorite Murder pod. If Karen and Georgia are my Murderino aunties, Michael and Melissa are my new legal-adjacent besties!! Instantly obsessed. So much fun to listen to and so much good stuff being talked about. I’m here for it alllll. Another win for ERM.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Britt_mo_g
    United States2 months ago
  • A DELIGHT!

    I could listen to you two chat about everything or nothing all day. No notes. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scooby-Doo302
    United States2 months ago

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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.
Demon Twink Off with NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher
Q: Is the intention to build these spaces or to take already apartments that are there, maybe vacant and rehab them so that they can become SROs?
The goal is to convert existing spaces or build new ones with onsite social services.
Walter Masterson and MAGA Trolling 101
Q: Walter, what is your experience when going into these situations to speak with MAGA supporters?
Walter describes moments of anxiety and how he keeps a calm demeanor, suggesting that if he starts to panic, others should too.
The Gay Panic Defense is Ridiculous
Q: What was the bar exam like for you?
The bar exam is truly excruciating, requiring intense study and preparation — it was a two-day event, and I found the experience prepared me for being a trial attorney as it taught me to work under pressure.

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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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