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.

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Links:

• Kaetan Mazza: MrKeepYouOuttaJail - IG

Tati Missa's Green Seasoning Recipe:

• Epices
• One head of garlic, peeled
• Three bell peppers (I use green, yellow & orange)
• One onion
• One shallot
• Three scallions
• One bunch of chives
• One bunch of parsley leaves only
• One bunch of cilantro leaves only
• 1/2 cup - 1 cup of olive oil
• Juice of one orange
• Juice of one lemon (you can use lime if you prefer)
• Blend
• Store in glass jar in fridge

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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 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.

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Links:

• Alaina Bamfield's debut special, Untouchable: youtube.com/watch?v=mzigeuasz2I
• instagram.com/alainabamfield

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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 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.

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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

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