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

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ICE

Conversion Therapy

Fat Discrimination

Epstein Files

Legal System

Body Image Issues

Action Park

Estate Sales

Psychological Harm

Protests

Congressman Robert Garcia

Mental Health

Gay Panic Defense

New Jersey

Activism

MAGA

Political Satire

Shared Housing

LGBTQ+ Rights

First Amendment Rights

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	21	Founded	5 months ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Government

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Epstein Files: Down the Rabbit Hole (w. Dr. Leslie Dobson)

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

26 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 17 min

From Runway to Reality Check: The ANTM Exposé (w. Cycle 2 winner Yoanna Margaret)

Michael and Mélissa discuss cleaning lady cam girls, Fiona the hippo, Punch the monkey, trending kid's toy NeeDoh, and interview America's Next Top Model Cycle 2 winner, Yoanna Margaret, who reveals her truth and reflects on her experience with the s... more

19 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 18 min

Kid Rock, RFK Jr. and the Tony Soprano of PORN (w. Boomer Banks)

Michael and Mélissa discuss a wild RFK Jr. and Kid Rock workout video, Kristi Noem's demise, how planking foreshadowed the collapse of society, and interview adult film star and DJ, Boomer Banks, about race, addiction, and the porn industry.

Brie... more

12 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

Technical Difficulties on Death Row (w. Corinna Barrett Lain)

Michael and Mélissa discuss Mélissa's opinions on Heated Rivalry, trans-racialism and identity politics sudoku, and an in-depth interview with law professor and author, Corinna Barrett Lain, about the many technical difficulties involved with perform... more

5 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 15 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Leslie Dobson

Forensic clinical psychologist, expert guest for the Epstein files discussion

Forensic Psychology (Frequent consultant/academic work)

Episode: Epstein Files: Down the Rabbit Hole (w. Dr. Leslie Dobson)

Boomer Banks

Prolific gay porn star and musician

Adult entertainment industry (Falcon, FleshLight ecosystem)

Episode: Kid Rock, RFK Jr. and the Tony Soprano of PORN (w. Boomer Banks)

Corinna Barrett-Lain

Professor of Law at the University of Richmond State Law; leading authority on the death penalty

University of Richmond State Law

Episode: Technical Difficulties on Death Row (w. Corinna Barrett Lain)

Martha Kelly

Stand-up comedian and actress, known for her role in Euphoria

Episode: Diva! Conspiracy Girlies! (w. Karen Kilgariff + Martha Kelly)

Ashley Byrne

Director of Outreach and Communications for PETA

PETA

Episode: Motion To De-Fur (w. PETA’s Ashley Byrne)

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

Hosts

Michael Foote

Host of the podcast, a criminal attorney with a strong social media presence.

Mélissa Malebranche

Co-host of the podcast, known for her witty humor and engaging personality.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 295 ratings

Love the podcast
Funny and educational. My new favorite podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
SkiB36
United Statesa month ago
Love love love
Such a perfect balance of education, conversation and humor. Please make more episodes, forever!
Apple Podcasts
5
Kjamhayes
United Statesa month ago
Interesting dynamic!
The dynamic between Michael and Mélissa is great to listen to! I like the mix of banter/information/relevancy to the current times! Not the first pod on my list, but I still enjoy most episodes when I do listen! 😊
Apple Podcasts
3
Coleyolio
United Statesa month ago
These two are fun!
Enjoying this show — love their New Yorkiness (if you know you know). Keep it up Divas!
Apple Podcasts
5
Madame Lexy
United Statesa month ago
Informative
Really enjoying this through provoking show. Am not USA based but am finding that the discussions are so interesting and helpful to understand what americas are experiencing. Am loving the PETA interview! Firm but fair representation of this activist and cause.
Apple Podcasts
5
slmsvlrj
United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and educational content, often remarking on the effective blend of legal discussions and lighthearted banter.

Many enjoy the relevant and timely topics covered, finding them informative and thought-provoking.

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Apple Podcasts	#8	United States/Government
Apple Podcasts	#14	Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts	#52	United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts	#22	Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts	#29	Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts	#152	France/Government

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From Runway to Reality Check: The ANTM Exposé (w. Cycle 2 winner Yoanna Margaret)

Q: Yoanna, after you won, is that when you signed a contract for the year ahead and did you get an opportunity to show that contract to anybody else, or did you just sign it trusting the show?

Yoanna explains that the contract required numerous appearances and tied her to many obligations; she felt pressure and eventual debt, with limited opportunity to work freely, highlighting how the win did not guarantee straightforward advantages and that the network prioritized appearances over her independent career goals.

Technical Difficulties on Death Row (w. Corinna Barrett Lain)

Q: What advice would you give to somebody who's interested in immigration law but doesn't have time for a full degree?

Get involved with a local nonprofit doing immigration work, leverage your specific skills (communications, social media, research), and start there to gain exposure and contribute meaningfully.

Diva! Conspiracy Girlies! (w. Karen Kilgariff + Martha Kelly)

Q: Can I make an official announcement and let people know ICE is there or help them hide?

You can make a general announcement about ICE presence, but avoid framing it in a way that helps specific people evade the law.

Diva! Conspiracy Girlies! (w. Karen Kilgariff + Martha Kelly)

Q: Can I legally bar ICE entry at ticket gates?

Yes, you generally can bar ICE from entering ticketed events unless they have a judicial warrant or other legal basis.

Motion To De-Fur (w. PETA’s Ashley Byrne)

Q: What is the overarching goal of PETA?

PETA's mission is that animals exist for their own purposes and are not ours to exploit, advocating for ethical consumption and animal rights.

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