• The Gay Panic Defense is Ridiculous
    Nov 27 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How to Survive the Skinny Girl Apocalypse (w. Anna Snapp)
    Nov 20 2025

    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.

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    41 mins
  • ICE Abuses and Accountability… Finally (w. Congressman Robert Garcia)
    Nov 13 2025

    Michael and Mélissa talk about the Diddy trial, special immigration juvenile status and interview Congressman Robert Garcia.

    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.

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    59 mins
  • Introducing: Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche
    Oct 24 2025

    The American legal system. Blindfolded, overworked and still running on fax machines. Hosted by attorney Michael Foote and his best friend, writer Mélissa Malebranche, Brief Recess breaks down all the legal happenings of the week. From wild courtroom moments to breaking Supreme Court decisions, Michael and Mélissa are your trusted advisors in all things legal.

    Brief Recess is a new weekly podcast from Exactly Right Media. Premieres Thursday, November 13. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts.

    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.

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    1 min