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 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.

Michael and M&eacute;lissa 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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chez.chuck/?hl=en">@chez.chuck</a>, about the progressive wave of election results that swept NYC.&nbsp;
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!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess">https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess</a>
Find Michael on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en">@dept_of_redundancy_dept</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_">@Michael_Foote_</a> and M&eacute;lissa on both as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en">@MelissaMalebranche</a>.
Got legal questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com">briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com</a>.

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.

 

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?&nbsp;
Welcome to&nbsp;Brief Recess, hosted by everyone's favorite TikTok lawyer Michael Foote and his best friend M&eacute;lissa 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tune in! Or we'll see you in court.
&nbsp;

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

Taylor Swift's Wedding Backlash w. Charlie Goldensohn

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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 Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess

Find Michael on Instagram @Michael_Foote_ or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche.

Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com.

Links: 
corinnalain.com
Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection

Michael and M&eacute;lissa 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 Brief Recess YouTube channel!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess">https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess</a>
Find Michael on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_foote__/?hl=en">@Michael_Foote_</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_">@Michael_Foote_</a> and M&eacute;lissa on both as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en">@MelissaMalebranche</a>.
Got legal questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com">briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com</a>.
Links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://corinnalain.com/">corinnalain.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://corinnalain.com/books/secrets-of-the-killing-state/">Secrets of the Killing State:&nbsp;The Untold Story of Lethal Injection</a></li>
</ul>

When Lethal Injection Fails & the Cornell 7 (w. Professor Corinna Lain) 

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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 @Michael_Foote_. You can find Roz Hernandez on Instagram @GhostedByRoz and @RozHernandez.

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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_foote__/?hl=en">@Michael_Foote__</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_">@Michael_Foote_</a>. You can find Roz Hernandez on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ghostedbyroz/?hl=en">@GhostedByRoz</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rozhernandez/?hl=en">@RozHernandez</a>.

ICYMI: Michael Was on Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/50aa9bf6-f8bc-4634-b444-b4cf0162711d/transcript

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 YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess

Find Michael on Instagram @Michael_Foote__ or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche.

Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com.

Links:
@clayaiken -IG
clayaiken.com

Michael and M&eacute;lissa 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 YouTube channel!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess">https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess</a>
Find Michael on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_foote__/?hl=en">@Michael_Foote__</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_">@Michael_Foote_</a> and M&eacute;lissa on both as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en">@MelissaMalebranche</a>.
Got legal questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com">briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com</a>.
Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clayaiken/?hl=en">@clayaiken</a> -IG</li>
<li><a href="https://clayaiken.com/">clayaiken.com</a></li>
</ul>

Seriously, What is Going On with Mitch McConnell (w. Clay Aiken)

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Taylor Swift's Wedding Backlash w. Charlie Goldensohn

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