Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche
by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · 47 episodes
Government
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 from criminal court, answer pressing legal questions from callers, and teach listeners how to short-circuit democracy to effect real change in their communities. Tune in! Or we'll see you in court.
Latest episodes
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58 min
Does Katie Zachariah Get a Participation Trophy?
Michael and Mélissa discuss Michael's exit from The Traitors, Katie Zachariah's historic departure after five days as Trump's press secretary, and an investigation into Tucker Carl…
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1 h 25
The Cornell 7: More than a Headline (w. Laura Dunn)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Kelly Clarkson's online anger towards a small business, Ilhan Omar's home raided by federal agents, and sit down with award-winning civil rights attorne…
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1 h 01
When Lethal Injection Fails & the Cornell 7 (w. Professor Corinna Lain)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Paranormal Activity on Broadway, the Cornell 7, Nolan Wells updates, and sit down with Professor Corinna Lain to discuss Tennessee's recent failed letha…
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58 min
ICYMI: Michael Was on Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez
This episode originally aired on Ghosted on March 2, 2026. This week, Ghosted! court is in session as Roz welcomes the terrifyingly brilliant Michael Foote, Esq. It’s time for ghos…
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1 h 00
Seriously, What is Going On with Mitch McConnell (w. Clay Aiken)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Mitch McConnell's last stand and Michael's drunk DMs to celebrities, before sitting down with Clay Aiken to discuss dad life, his new album, and what it…
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1 h 20
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: What Happens Now? (w. Liza Treyger)
Michael Foote is joining the cast of NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood! Michael and Mélissa discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, Trump's lies about where he was on September 11th, and…
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1 h 15
Trump Isn't Friends With Dolly Parton or George Washington (w. Hannah Solow)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Dolly Parton, Trump's unhinged AI posts, Lake America, data centers, and sit down with our favorite Boop, Hannah Solow, to talk about being a Broadway u…
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1 h 29
From Reality TV to the Republican Party (w. Suzanne Lambert)
Michael and Mélissa discuss representation in Hollywood, Republicans Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos, and their journey from hooking up on reality tv to becoming the hypocritical mora…
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1 h 04
Karoline Leaves It + Epstein Updates (w. Congressman Garcia)
Michael Foote is joining the cast of NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood! Michael and Mélissa discuss Karoline Leavitt resigning after Trump's decoy flight, recent lynchings in Mississip…
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1 h 15
Michael Foote Joins The Traitors: New Blood! + Lindsay Clancy (w. Bryan Safi)
Michael Foote is joining the cast of NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood! After months of keeping it secret, Michael and Mélissa Malebranche can finally talk about the big announcement.…
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54 min
The Best Criminal Defense (w. Mr. Keep You Outta Jail, Kaetan Mazza)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Mélissa's killer green sauce, Mitch McConnell's eternity leave, and sit down with the internet's other favorite lawyer, Kaetan Mazza, a.k.a. Mr. Keep Yo…
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1 h 13
Nolan Wells Investigation & Racism in America (w. Alaina Bamfield)
Michael and Mélissa discuss Boston, picky eaters, the latest evidence in the Nolan Wells investigation, and a deep interview with standup comic, Alaina Bamfield, whose recently rel…
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1 h 11
LATEST ICE NEWS: The Cocktail Episode We All Need (w. Ben Hopkins)
Michael and Mélissa discuss how the FIFA World Cup is finally over, the recent ICE shootings in America, and then a hard, fun pivot with our guest, Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopki…
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55 min
Epstein: Will a Blue Wave Midterm Finally Bring Justice to His Survivors?
Michael and Mélissa discuss online dating from their single days, Robert Kardashian defending OJ Simpson, and a deep dive into Jeffrey Epstein, debating how a blue wave in the midt…
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60 min
Taylor Swift's Wedding Backlash w. Charlie Goldensohn
Michael and Mélissa discuss World Cup vs. Wimbledon, the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding, a 4th of July weekend recap, and a deep dive interview with former White House staff…
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1 h 12
Red, White & Sue: Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia
Michael and Mélissa discuss cities they love to hate, the America 250 debacle, Jeff the Giant Fern and other A-list celebs, and do a deep dive into a fascinating trademark infringe…
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1 h 12
Luigi Mangione Shocking Trial Twist We Learn LIVE
Michael and Mélissa discuss Michael's invite to the Juneteenth cookout, Michael Jackson, Candace Owens, Erika Kirk, the Reflecting Pool saga, all the viral World Cup moments, the T…
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1 h 04
Knicks, Knockouts, and Congressional Callouts (w. NY-12 candidate Laura Dunn)
Michael and Mélissa discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Finals, the World Cup, the UFC 250 event at the White House for Trump's birthday, the Epstein Files Situation Room secret rec…
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57 min
Pride Month Special: Conversion Therapy Is Abuse
Happy Pride month from Brief Recess! For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts. Michael and Mélissa discuss protecting LGBTQ+ yo…
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59 min
60 Minutes/Bari Weiss TEA & the CECOT Segment She Tried to Kill
Michael and Mélissa discuss some sexy neighbor drama, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and do a deep dive into 60 Minutes, Bari Weiss, and the story she pulled from air covering El S…