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 | 50 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Michael and Mélissa discuss sexy Halloween costumes, civil unrest in France, and do a deep dive into all the fun, freaky, and spooky Halloween related lawsuits!
Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Reces... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss Michael's exit from The Traitors, Katie Zachariah's historic departure after five days as Trump's press secretary, and an investigation into Tucker Carlson's hair and unhinged comments on his podcast. Thank you for helping... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss Kelly Clarkson's online anger towards a small business, Ilhan Omar's home raided by federal agents, and sit down with award-winning civil rights attorney and campus sexual assault survivor Laura Dunn for an in-depth and nu... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss Paranormal Activity on Broadway, the Cornell 7, Nolan Wells updates, and sit down with Professor Corinna Lain to discuss Tennessee's recent failed lethal injection of Death Row inmate Christa Pike.
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- Love this show
I only wish there was more episodes. Now that I’m caught up, I miss it terribly waiting a week.
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Canadaa month ago - Love this podcast
I am really enjoying this show! The hosts are great and very relatable. Also, I appreciate the humor mixed in with horrifying current events
Apple Podcasts5aud/mich
United Statesa month ago - Delivers current events in fun way but kind of annoying
UPDATE: Mélissa heard my feedback and those “I hear you, I’m following along” sounds are so much better. Big improvement!
It’s a fun podcast and I like how it feels like a casual conversation about what’s going on in their lives and current events. My only complaint is the constant “mh-hmmm’ and ‘uh-huh’ Mélissa says while Michael is talking. Every once in a while sure but it’s too much and is distracting. Sometime I just skip the episode if it’s too much. If they could reel that in the podcas... more
Apple Podcasts5YayGadgetUnited States2 months ago - “God gives his, like, toughest battles to his sexiest warriors” -Michael
Just. So hilarious. Lots of great takes on different topics. A great joy to listen to you both. 😂🩵
Apple Podcasts5tmlvrUnited States2 months ago - Can’t wait for Thursdays
If you appreciate getting the honest low down on all the latest outrages and going’s ons, then you will love Melissa and Michael. They are both real, thoughtful, and hilarious ☺️💕
Apple Podcasts5Madame LexyUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Germany/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Italy/Government |
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This show blends sharp legal analysis with pop culture and personal storytelling. Episodes frequently tackle high-profile trials, immigration and criminal justice topics, and media narratives, peppered with humor, in-the-mousetrap of current events and long-form interviews. A standout is the conversational banter between the two hosts, which makes complex legal concepts accessible while also exploring survivor perspectives, tech-enabled discourse, and culture wars. Listeners can expect candid takes, practical legal insight, and a willingness to challenge established narratives, all delivered in an energetic, magazine-style format that often features guest experts and in-studio discussions.
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2. Corinna Lain
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4. Clay Aiken
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