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Brilliant Observations
by Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi
Real friends. Real funny. We swear. Like, a lot. Join us for unscripted, uncensored, and definitely unsuitable-for-work comedy conversation about relationships, marriage, friendship, sex, hope, parenting and prospering at midlife. It's like grabbing a weekly cocktail with your favorite girlfriends for a candid look at life that lifts you up as it pulls you in. From religion to porn to money, fears, our bodies, our brains, secrets, failures, food, family and finding your path, almost nothing is off-limits (except politics — gross). Longtime friends Melissa Brilliant and Amy Fugazi overshare about everything with the love and trust that only comes from a lifetime of being there for each other. So cut through the fake friends who try to glamourize all the BS masquerading as midlife. We're the bawdy, brutally honest best friends you never knew you had. And we always pick up the check. Love us? Tell your friends. Hate us? Tell your therapist.
Episodes
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Surprise! Everything Works Out
It's anniversaries and procedures and cocktails and annoyance this week, Dear Listener, and we're coming in hot with a spoiler: it all works out. Join us for a brief glimpse into making it through another week at midlife (emphasis on the life part). We love you. We do.
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Hell Hath No Fury
Sweet mother of long car trips, kids. You're in for something today.
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Prison Ozempic
I was not a member of the Jury, Dear Listener, but even I know that being fat is not a crime. Missy shephards us through the latest reality show phenomenon (Hint hint: it's Baseball). And both Amy and Melissa complete their first week on Plan Squat (and live to tell the tale).
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Your Boyfriend Stinks
It's Adult Children Report Card Week, Dear LIstener, and Missy has once again earned straight As. The wedding was a smash success, Amy recovers from moving (boxes? her body?) and a new sniff-this! study teaches us that researchers are spending way too much time investigating the wrong things.
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The Things We Value
Oh, Kenny! We're taking a page out of Dolly's playbook and using our powers for good this week, Dear Listener. So join us as we sprinkle positivity and giggly-fied, googly eyed brightness as far as our voices will carry. If you get a kick out of laughing along each week, tell the person next to...
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Rage Bait
Another week, another reason for the world to drive Melissa certifiably bonkers. We send another round the kiddos off to school, and Four Seasons pulls through in the clutch.
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Shopping Malls and College Calls
Oh, the glorious season of spending is upon us, Dear Listener, as both Missy and Amy prepare to send yet another young one off to the great and Ivory-towered abyss. And somehow, through it all, we still manage to engage in a lively debate about the glory hole (would you, though?). Brilliant...
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Supernatural Boobies
We're entering a new an unexplored area of friendship this week, Dear Listener, and Missy is about to be blindsided. Don't worry — she comes out unscathed. Well, only slightly scathed. Find yoour favorite socks and buckle up. It's about to be a supremely wild ride. Love you. Mean it.
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Margate Missy Makes It Happen
Dear Listener... if you only knew.
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Medium Problems
Small Medium Large are the concerns we face, Dear Listener, particularly as it pertains to dog poop. Missy lives the dream that is managing a household of various dependencies, and Amy is stomped on yet again by all her reaction-loving friends. It's another whirlwind romp through the lives of…
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StankaFinger
It's Birthday Season, Dear Listener, and Missy is here with a fresh batch of learnings from her sage ole life. Amy inexplicably befouls her fingers. And we both explore the magic of pop up everything (don't be gross). Froyo, anyone?
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Uncomfortabler Still
Smells like goats at the fair in here, Dear Listener, and it's all thanks to you. Back again this week is Mormon Soaking, explosive diarrhea and everyone's favorite, Looking Back On My Past Behavior. Did we mention the balls? Join us for a laugh (or jiggle if you dare). We swear we won't disappoint.
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Little People Fireworks
Missy's carnal knowledge expands rapidly this week, Dear Listener, as romping rabbits and randy riff-raff combine in a Fourth of July extravaganza. Amy escapes flaming mortar fire and lives to tell the tale. And Missy runs through her mystery list of movies you think you'll know, but actually, do...
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Big Vice Energy
We're breaking the law in Utah this week, Dear Listener, and not a single soul died in the making of our cult. (You're welcome.) Missy runs through the list of strange laws still hindering our weekends, and Amy ponders the lifelong habit of always being second in command. There's silliness,...
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Sex Tapes and Bungee Jumps
Oh my goodness we come right out of the gate swinging this week, Dear Listener, with tales of sex tapes (real and homemade). We quickly pivot to shockingly descriptive talky-talk about sexuals of every age, but don't fret. We eventually move on. Turn us on at work, kids!
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Hoarders vs Leprosy: Who Will Win?
We're exploring the dissapointments of the Golden Generation, Dear Listener, and boy do we have a Top 10 list for you. Spoiler Alert: they fail, spectacularly. Missy makes it through another Niece-based milestone. And Amy tastes all the worst ice creams, kinda. Laugh along and share with a…
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Bob Schwartz Is Not A Bad Boy
He just plays one on TV. This week, we cover even more made-up sex quirks (you be the judge!), the joys of internet vigilanteism, and birth order: the relationship edition. So much nonsense to laugh at. So few brain cells. Join us, won't you? We've got a whole week's worth of giggles in the next...
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Missy Is Hilarious
As if we didn't know, Dear Listener. This week, we cover Drunken Tacos (Bean Edition), Spurs recaps, Man's Work and all things for which we are grateful. Chiefly, the all new Doritos dusted menu at Taco Bell. (Don't knock it till you steal it.) Plus, Amy attends a dance recital (the HORRuhh)…
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Love, Marriage and Deer Babies
It's Deer Season, Dear Listener, and love is in full bloom on Missy's lawn. Again. This week, we discuss new love, marital love, platonic love and of course, divorce. As you do.
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Jesus, Amy, Get It Together
Oh, Dear Listener, what's to be done... our fair friend Amy has done it again with mic problems, tardiness problems and worst of all, mental problems (but what's new, truly). We're coming to you just in time for Memorial Day with thoughts and stories to distract you, charm you and delight you on...
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Reclaiming Our Prime
LISTENER FEEDBACK ALERT! LISTENER FEEDBACK ALERT! We can hardly believe it but we received an actual letter from an advice-seeking human. (And our advice is cracker jack.) Kneading a little Mother's Day inspiration? Take a tip from Ethan, who conned Melissa into making not one, not two, but three...
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The Sex Hotel
So we visited a sex hotel this week, Dear Listener, and Missy's not sure how to feel about it. Mainly because Amy both experienced Mean Weed and Frenched up on everyone with her secret linguistic prowess. There were sexy border agents, cannibus-fueled bullying and a special parade of Canada's...
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He Is Your Ziploc Bag
Oh my gUUDness, Dear Listener, if you only knew. This week, we cover all the things "for which Missy is grateful," including the blessings of a good vibe, excellent planning skills and a deliciously robust birthing canal. Plus, basketball stadium hijinks, kiddies come home and the Sex Hotel: a...
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A Poo Museum? Who Knew!
Oh my terrible goodness, Dear Listener, the ladies are back at it again. This time, we skewer circuses, wedding crasher, dining on planes and (everyone's favorite!) suprise fecal showers. Can't make this shit up, friends. Literally. So once again, thank you for sharing a laugh or 10 with us.…
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Get Drunk for Free
Drunken Excellence, Sober Edition: Amy takes a test that involves focus and suprisingly aces it. "I fun fun!" Also on the docket: young adult debacuhery goes international, the endless joy of earning gold stars, Missy's delicate relationship with the illusion of control. Surprise!
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Latrelle and the Double-Double
Holy Saliva, Batman! It's a dental dayum this week, Dear Listener, as Amy gets the most thorough hygenic event evah. Missy embraces Majong. And we all join the hunt for protein that has overtaken the world. Confectionary Easter Tomb, anyone? Happy bunnies and locusts to those who celebrate. We…
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Sauna Drama!
It's an emotional Free For All at the Hot Box this week, Dear Listener, and Missy has lived to tell the tale. All that, plus the Delusional Lies Men Tell Themselves (Amy Edition) and Baby Waves Goodbye to her favorite Medium. Where else could you pack so much fun into a short one hour and one...
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Payback Meets Manic Toddler Energy
Oh Ethan Hawk, we're so so tired of you, even when you say such beautiful things. Missy discovers a reverse technology telephone, and, considers using it to call one or more deadbeat girlfriends who stiffed her on the bill. Amy meets a septugenarian without a working member. And everyone enjoys...
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Police on the Front Porch
The SWATs keep on coming, America, and Missy is kinda over it. Stuart pays a visit to the front door in his underwear. And Amy shares a series of unfortunate events that even she wonders why she shared. To quote the world watching the state of geopolitics today, "what are we doing?" Listen and...
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Disney after Dark
It's springtime, Dear Listener, and the boys refuse to wear their condoms. But never fear — Missy is ready for the pivot. Hallmark After Dark returns with a glorious reframe as Missy envisions a whole new way to explore the carnal side of the kingdom. (But don't blow in the hole, kids. It's...
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Mold Mouth
It's STADIUM MADNESS Week, Dear Listener, with myriad tales of sports spectation gone awry. SCHPORTZ! Punched by a stranger in public, the kids rebound by winning the game. Missy initiates physical contact with the Concessions Team... again... and we both dive deep into the sewer. Who knew? I...
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Missy's Talking To Herself
Oh, the siliness of our deeply bumpy brains. It's Brazilian Carnivale season, Dear Listener, and even those bare bottomed beauties are not enough to lure Amy out of the Heated Rivalry cuckhold that currently dominates her mindspace. (Not to worry. Missy cuts all that out.) Skipping ahead to the...
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Love Bomb Butter Porn
Missy meets a cash-toting stranger on her front porch and happily lives to tell the tale (for once, Stuart and Amy are on the ESSSHthaccct ShhhhAme Payyge). Missy's Ambien-induced shopping takes a heartwarming turn. And Amy slathers her soul in liquid butter. It's binge-listening at it's finest,...
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Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
If the internet has taught us anything it's that cameras are everywhere, Dear Listener. And boy howdy do they love pancakes. Join us as we discuss directional flatulence, sexy smoking, the Real Housewives of the Main Line and Missy's favorite new word. It's been a week, friends. And we're here…
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Syphilis!
Stiff nipples, the specter of nudity and proud venereal disease test results combine in this nonsensical wintry mix, and can we just say we're here for all of it, Dear Listener. So shake off those shivery duldrums and indulge in a cheery chat about all things silly. It's the laugh you need to...
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Millenials Behaving Badly
Snowpacalypse. Sandwhiches of Many Lands. And texts we'd rather not be a part of. What more could you wish for this week, Dear Listener, except maybe... maybe... even more Heated Rivaly perversion. Will it ever end? We hope not. Meantime, please remember to shine brightest in your little corner…
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Heated Rivalry Mental Overload
It's a Heated Rivalry takeover, Dear Listener, with tales of German funk stank, ladies scooping for gold and the sexiest of date night meals, the tuna melt. Missy leads us through a game of Guess Who's In the Orange Jumpsuit Crew. And Amy recaps her Italian visit with sights, sounds and yes…
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It Tastes Too Much Like It's Not Supposed To Smell
Celebrity guest Jessica Kupferman discussed Heated Rivalry, Fish, and Internet Revenge Posting. Enjoy!
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Stranger Things than Purposeful Culinary Insults
Stranger Things gets stranger still as the gals recap their New Year. Amy goes on a seafood deep dive. Missy works through the perils of the mixed company New Year's Eve table. And Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring us all down with yet another cat butt bummer of a ball drop. (Bless em.)
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Delusional Optimism and Cheezits
Oh my gosh my golly, Dear Listener, Amy is wandering into parked cars by mistake again. Will wonders never cease? Missy regails us with visions of positivity, and reveals the suprising truth about your most toxic trait (hint: it's not butthole hair). We each select our favorite Muppet to explore…
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Gifts, Gaffs and Belly Laughs
Hapy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and a Joyous Festivus to the Rest of Us, Dear Listener. We're serving up this special silliness with just you mind. So plug in, press play and let the nonsense of the moment drift for a bit. We couldn't be prouder to share this with you. SWEAR.
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Missy Really Did It This Time
This may very well be the best episode you ever listen to in your life. No hyperbole. Complete truth. I'd love to tell you to skip right to the best part, at minute 25:20, but in all honesty the build up is pretty good, too. So here's the thing. Missy has achieved a significant life goal almost...
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The Son Saves a Life
Holy Roadside Assistance, Dear Listener. MIssy's boy man does AAA one better with a serious act of skill-based chivalry. Team Brilliant recounts their annual attempt at photo magnetism. And Amy laments the unadorned sadness of Christmas in Southtown (Bah, Humbug.) Round it out with a rousing…
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Nipple-icious
Positive vibes abound as Amy doubles down on the reality bending virtue of thinking happy thoughts. The fun continues as Amy discovers a newfound fascination with nipples this week, and Missy is, shall we say... uncomfortable. And we both look behind us with 20/20 vision to meals and moments of...
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Of Chairs and Ukuleles
Move over, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, there's a new strummer girl coming round the Bend. Missy double checks her list of favorite dopamine hits, while Amy struggles to overcome Chairgate.
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Celebrating Children (and Questioning Taco Bell)
Oh America, must you? This week, we cover the much anticipated Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, aka seasonal, 8-serving colon prep. Missy attends the Bat Mitzvah of the Ages. And Amy battles unseen enemies like dead ladybugs, aerosolized jalapeno oil and straight up tap water.
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AirB&Behaving Badly
And you thought Amy was a thief. Cat Burglar takes on a whole new meaning this week, Dear Listener, as Melissa brings tales of grabby renters gone awry. All that, plus fecal transfers (tips and tricks!), Halloweeners, assholery at concerts and the new glasses finally make an appearance.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real friends. Real funny. We swear. Like, a lot. Join us for unscripted, uncensored, and definitely unsuitable-for-work comedy conversation about relationships, marriage, friendship, sex, hope, parenting and prospering at midlife. It's like grabbing a weekly cocktail with your favorite girlfriends for a candid look at life that lifts you up as it pulls you in. From religion to porn to money, fears, our bodies, our brains, secrets, failures, food, family and finding your path, almost nothing is off-limits (except politics — gross). Longtime friends Melissa Brilliant and Amy Fugazi overshare about everything with the love and trust that only comes from a lifetime of being there for each other. So cut through the fake friends who try to glamourize all the BS masquerading as midlife. We're the bawdy, brutally honest best friends you never knew you had. And we always pick up the check. Love us? Tell your friends. Hate us? Tell your therapist.
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Melissa Brilliant, Amy Fugazi
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Real friends. Real funny. We swear. Like, a lot. Join us for unscripted, uncensored, and definitely unsuitable-for-work comedy conversation about relationships, marriage, friendship, sex, hope, parenting and prospering at midlife. It's like grabbing a weekly cocktail with your favorite girlfriends...
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