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 | 24 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Michael and Mélissa discuss online reports that they are married, hobo-sexuals, Trump publicly attacking Pope Leo, Trump's post of an image depicting himself as Jesus that he claims is a doctor, Melania Trump's speech about Epstein, and a deep dive i... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss AirBnB complaints, Trump's insane weekend spawning calls from across the aisle to invoke the 25th Amendment, Kristi Noem's husband, Pam Bondi's firing, hacking Kash Patel, and a deep dive into a viral attempted murder tria... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss nuns doing podcasts, a record number of republicans retiring before midterms, Americans loving their gasoline, AI fruit soap opera sex, and interview Afroman to hear all the spicy details about getting sued by the police f... more
Michael and Mélissa discuss soup, trans-racialism, ICE agents at airports, Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season getting canceled, that time Michael cried on the floor of Mélissa's office, and interview clinical forensic psychologist, Dr. Leslie ... more
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- Like being at a fun dinner party
I love hearing them discuss the issues of the day, with such a sense of humor, it’s the only way to digest what’s going on in the world today. Also I learn things.
Apple Podcasts5Kimcam90026
United States20 days ago - Great new pod
I love this pod. They break down legal things so even I can understand and they both have a great sense of humor. I love the banter. Great show!
Apple Podcasts5Celerity’sUnited States24 days ago - Five Stars, but…
I love this podcast, but what’s with all the childhood leukemia ads?
Apple Podcasts5Ov8lUnited States25 days ago - The best of the best
Brief Recess is funny, witty, and genuinely informative. Melissa and Michael have such a natural chemistry that makes you feel like you’re part of the conversation—I’d honestly love to be their friend. They bring incredible perspective and tackle big, often heavy issues in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. Instead of getting lost in the weight of reality, they balance it with humor, knowledge, and real empathy. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, and engaging without trying too hard.
Apple Podcasts5Modpod91United Statesa month ago - A perfectly balanced auditory palate
Truly the next dynamic duo. I understand why these two are friends, the rapport and chemistry is so palpable. This is delectable eavesdropping turned up to ten. No one is trying to be woke, just real people asking real questions and answering them (with facts!). I find myself listening to them talk about subjects I never would have made space for, simply because their banter and perspectives are so interesting to listen to. It just feels like an authentic safe space where friends are chatting.
Apple Podcasts5Billi's not on holiday
Canadaa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Germany/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #184 |  France/Government |
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1. Dr. Leslie Dobson
2. Boomer Banks
3. Corinna Barrett-Lain
4. Martha Kelly
5. Ashley Byrne
6. Yuhua Hamasaki
7. Michael Foote
8. Erik Bottcher
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