LATEST ICE NEWS: The Cocktail Episode We All Need (w. Ben Hopkins)

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 [https://www.instagram.com/benhopkinsbenhopkins/?hl=en]) 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 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess] Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept [https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en] or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_] and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche [https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en]. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com [briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com]. If you want to drink along with us check out Ben’s recipes that he made in this episode: Brief Recess  1.5oz London Dry Gin (we used Fort Hamilton which is the best but i know we can't promo brands) 1oz Blanc Vermouth .5oz Bitter Bianco *stir* .5oz Coconut Water, Lift ice to incorporate  Lime Twist! Mélissa's Daiquiri 2 oz - Clairin 1oz - Lime Juice .75oz Simple Syrup 7-8 dashes - Peychaud's Bitters (if making at home 3d from a regular bottle will do!) Shake hard till there is frost on the outside of the tin, double strain into a chilled martini glass.  Goodbye Ladybug Juice XXX 420 One glass of room temperature Kim Crawford Chardonnay Two fingers of warm, old Southern Comfort Combine, best enjoyed in a closet  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess [https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess] Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept [https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en] or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_] and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche [https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en]. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com [briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 [https://www.instagram.com/chez.chuck/?hl=en], 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess] Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept [https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en] or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_] and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche [https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en]. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com [briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess [https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess] Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept [https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en] or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_] and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche [https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en]. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com [briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 your podcasts, and watch full video episodes every Thursday on the Brief Recess YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess [https://www.youtube.com/@Briefrecess] Find Michael on Instagram @dept_of_redundancy_dept [https://www.instagram.com/dept_of_redundancy_dept/?hl=en] or TikTok @Michael_Foote_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@michael_foote_] and Mélissa on both as @MelissaMalebranche [https://www.instagram.com/melissamalebranche/?hl=en]. Got legal questions? Email briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com [briefrecess@exactlyrightmedia.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.