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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

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 lethal injection of Death Row inmate Christa Pike. 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 B

8 Oct 2026 · 1 h 1 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 ghosts, giggles, AND gavels as the two discuss lawsuits involving plaintiffs of a paranormal persuasion PLUS Michael shares his personal experiences with the paranormal. Find Michael on Instagram @Michael_Foote__ or TikTok @

1 Oct 2026 · 57 min
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 was like coming out as gay in 2008. Brief Recess is a 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 Y

24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 0 min
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 we sit down with the hilarious Liza Treyger to discuss her stand up comedy career and her podcast, TMU: an SVU Pod. Brief Recess is a weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get yo

17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min
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 understudy on “Oh, Mary!” 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 c

3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 15 min
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 moral authority, drunk Cameos, and sit down with the hilarious and fearless Suzanne Lambert to discuss MAGA makeup and her hilarious social videos. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow

27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 29 min
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 Mississippi, and sit down with Congressman Robert Garcia for a deep dive interview breaking down the latest updates from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and new avenues of pursuit since Todd Blanche took over as Attorney Genera

20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min
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. They also dive into the Lindsay Clancy trial and online sleuth theories before sitting down with Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and writer Bryan Safi for a hilarious conversation about his one-man Off-Broadway show

13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 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 You Outta Jail, breaking down common legal misconceptions and criminal defense strategies when dealing with the justice system. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess where

6 Aug 2026 · 53 min
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 released special discusses being a survivor of the disgraced USA women's gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your p

30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 13 min
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 ( @benhopkinsbenhopkins ) who is social media's favorite bartender and teaches us how to make some cocktails while we get tipsy and play games on this special Summer Staycation episode! Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactl

23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 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 midterms could affect criminal investigations and the NYT determination into the cause of Epstein's death. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcas

16 Jul 2026 · 54 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 staffer and communications expert, Charlie Goldensohn @chez.chuck , about the progressive wave of election results that swept NYC. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess where

9 Jul 2026 · 59 min
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 infringement lawsuit between Patagonia and drag queen Pattie Gonia. 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 Thu

2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 12 min
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 Tartan Army of Scotland, and do a deep dive into the twists and turns of the Luigi Mangione murder trial coming up. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get

25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 12 min
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 recording, and interview congressional candidate for New York's 12th District, Laura Dunn. Brief Recess is a new weekly legal podcast from Exactly Right Media. Follow Brief Recess wherever you get your podcasts, and watch f

18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 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+ youth amid federal restrictions on gender-affirming care, and cover the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling Chiles v. Salazar. The decision reversed Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy," which is a disturbing and dangerous blow

11 Jun 2026 · 56 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 Salvador's infamous prison, CECOT. 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

4 Jun 2026 · 58 min
You Asked for it: The ALYSSA Episode!

Michael and Mélissa discuss people who don't have an inner monologue, Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned and all the latest plot twists, and interview their bestie, Alyssa, who defends all her wild stories. 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 Rece

21 May 2026 · 56 min
JPMorgan: Sex, Lies, and HR Scandals

Michael and Mélissa discuss therapy, self loathing, Haitian culture, Hantavirus and how much they despise cruises, and do a deep dive into the crazy plot twists in the JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit that took over the internet. 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

14 May 2026 · 55 min