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

Demon Twink Off with NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher

Michael and Mélissa debate real vs. fake Christmas trees, discuss the headlines on mass shootings and the Epstein files, and interview NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher about his current run for Congress and the burning issues facing New Yorkers. This episode discusses sensitive topics. If you, or someone you know, are a victim of sexual abuse please call 800.656.HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673. Links:www.handsoffnyc.com www.erikbottcher.com gmhc.org ryanwhite.hrsa.gov linktr.ee/michael_foote See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walter Masterson and MAGA Trolling 101

Michael and Mélissa recap their Thanksgiving break, offer advice on different methods to be an ally for those threatened by ICE, and interview Walter Masterson about his satirical videos and political pranks. This episode discusses sensitive topics. If you, or someone you know, are a victim of sexual abuse please call 800.656.HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673. Links & References:https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/immigration-dashboard https://linktr.ee/michael_footehttps://immigrationjustice.us/ https://www.climatedefiance.org/ https://waltermasterson.com/ https://www.safepassage.org/https://www.instagram.com/communityselfdefensecoalition/?hl=en https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World’s Deadliest Water Park (w. Seth Porges)

Michael and Mélissa talk about political violence, paths to citizenship for DACA folks and interview director Seth Porges (Class Action Park) about Mélissa’s favorite dangerous waterpark. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gay Panic Defense is Ridiculous

Michael and Mélissa talk about landmark case People v. Jonathan Schmitz, how Enron ruined Mélissa’s legal career and if you can leave all of your money to your pet in your will. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Survive the Skinny Girl Apocalypse (w. Anna Snapp)

Michael and Mélissa talk about weight and race discrimination at work, and interview body positivity activist Anna Snapp. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.