Podcast Summary: "Get Real With Me | Jake Shane"

Podcast: Hot Mess
Host: Alix Earle
Guest: Jake Shane
Date: January 15, 2026

Overview

In this lively, unfiltered episode of "Hot Mess," host Alix Earle debuts her new segment “Get Real With Me,” inviting listeners into an intimate, playful space where she and guests get ready together—literally. Joining Alix today is one of her best friends, content creator Jake Shane. Together, they mix drinks, share stories (and secrets), play spontaneous games, reflect on fashion mishaps, and get candid about life’s little insecurities—all while sharing laughs and beauty products in Alix’s “getting ready dream house.” The vibe is casual and hilarious, making listeners feel like they’re hanging out with two close friends before a night out.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene & Pregame Rituals

• Alix introduces her “getting ready” suite as a new recurring segment (00:30).
• Jake and Alix slip into robes, whip up morning cocktails, and debate the merits of tequila versus vodka (01:32–02:24).
• The two banter about their different pregame energies, with Jake laughing:

  "I think I'm just a miserable... Am I a miserable person to be [around]? You're lying... Yes, I am." (02:47, Jake)

• Alix confesses that Jake is not a pregame “vibe”—he’s too stressed about logistics, but she appreciates him anyway (02:57, Alix).

2. Friendship, Crazy Nights Out & FOMO

• Sharing their wildest nights, including a memorable Art Basel experience (04:20–04:31).
• Jake reminisces about a night in New York—a date, a make-out, then rallying to meet friends until 7 am:

  "You know when you make out with someone that you've, like, wanted to make out with and you're, like, feeling super cool, good about yourself?" (06:23, Jake)

• Both reflect on how their FOMO (fear of missing out) has lessened as they’ve matured:

  “I think once I became comfortable in my living space, I stopped getting fomo.” (06:48, Jake)

3. Makeup, Outfits & Style Insecurities

• Jake admits he rarely gets ‘ready,’ while Alix guides him through her beauty routine (07:11–07:20).
• A nostalgic moment about when Alix first did Jake’s makeup for a trip to Erewhon (07:48).
• Discussing fashion anxiety:

  "Pants always look bad on me... picking out my outfit is just the worst part of the night for me." (09:33, Jake)

• Alix relates:

  “No matter how much [I have], I feel like I have nothing.” (10:10, Alix)

4. Fashion Experiments & “Boob Gate”

• Alix talks about trying new styles and getting roasted, especially for her “all black, Matrix” Super Bowl look (10:18–10:37).
• The duo plays “Fuck, Marry, Kill” with past looks, recalling mishaps like Jake’s persistent eyeliner from a drag outfit and Alix’s infamous red carpet “Boob Gate” (11:05–12:20).
• Jake recounts his favorite photo, taken after a sleepless, wild night and a dramatic Uber experience:

  "...my Uber driver helped put [my bow tie] on, 'cause I couldn't. And I started like, tearing up and he was like, ‘It's okay. Like, don't worry.’" (13:01, Jake)

5. Uber Stories & Personal Revelations

• Jake shares hilarious and harrowing Uber stories: from getting kicked out for asking to turn down the volume to car accidents (13:19–13:55).
• Both joke about friends hooking up with Uber drivers, prompting more laughter over ‘Uber Driver Gate’ (14:07–14:48).

6. Getting Real: Rapid-Fire Questions & Vulnerabilities

• Alix and Jake ask each other revealing questions from Alix’s "magic cake box":
  • Would they rather have their bank account drained or all texts released?

    "Drain my bank account... No, no, no, no, no." (17:46, Jake)

  • Craziest thing they’ve seen each other do (18:31–19:06).
  • Their own biggest red flags:

    "Probably that I have really bad attachment issues..." (19:16, Jake)
    "Maybe my commitment issues..." (19:40, Alix)

  • What they wish people noticed about them:

    "How small my ears are." (20:03, Jake)

  • Stories of going through (and being caught going through) others’ phones, and group chat drama (20:33–21:24).
  • Personal habits and quirks, such as ignoring teeth-brushing if tired—except after popcorn due to Jake’s “OCD rule” (30:43–31:02).

7. Games & Playful Challenges

• The "Camera Rolls" game: random phone photo scrolling while blindfolded leads to stories from touring, embarrassing Governor’s Ball photos, and a college pool party pic (22:59–25:33).
• Alix makes Jake apply red lipstick to her while wearing disorienting goggles and answering rapid-fire questions about preferences—resulting in lipstick chaos and hilarity (27:22–29:43).

8. Beauty Treatments – The Extreme and the Odd

• Jake describes unusual beauty treatments: “ear seeds,” NAD IV drips, and more (31:18–31:43).
• Alix confesses her love of eating cold soup out of a can—a divisive favorite (31:54–32:01).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You make everything better. But I will say pre games, you’re not like a vibe.”

  • Alix Earle, teasing Jake about his pregame stress (02:57)

• “Drain my bank account. Drain it. I’ll figure it out. Like, I’m scrappy… No, no, no, no, no.”

  • Jake, on choosing between losing all his money or releasing every text (17:46)

• “How small my ears are... Once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.”

  • Jake, in a comically sincere moment (20:03–20:14)

• "My Uber driver helped put [my bow tie] on… and I started tearing up and he was like, ‘It's okay. Like, don't worry.’”

  • Jake, recounting a chaotic yet tender night out (13:01)

• "I dressed up as her for Halloween in sixth grade and walked around town and everyone was super confused."

  • Jake, on dressing as Annie, sparking nostalgia and laughter (15:18–15:30)

• "No, I actually tried... I'm actually proud of you that you got it in the center of this face."

  • Alix, after Jake’s disoriented red lipstick attempt (29:43–29:49)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:30: Alix introduces “Get Real With Me” and setup with Jake
• 02:47: Jake admits to being a “miserable pre-gamer”
• 04:20: Art Basel and worst nights out
• 06:48: FOMO conversation and friendship maturity
• 07:48: First makeup memory at Erewhon
• 09:33: Pants/outfit anxiety
• 11:05–12:20: “Fuck, Marry, Kill” with fashion looks & “Boob Gate”
• 13:01: Emotional Uber and bow tie story
• 17:46: “Drain my bank account” quote
• 19:16: Jake’s attachment red flag
• 22:59: Camera roll blind scroll game
• 27:22: Red lipstick challenge with goggles & rapid-fire questions
• 31:18: Wild beauty treatments

Final Thoughts & Episode Feel

Alix and Jake’s chaotic energy, willingness to be authentic, and sharp (but kind) humor make this episode a standout hangout session. Themes of vulnerability, nostalgia, and friendship thread through the laughter and banter, providing both relatable moments and lighthearted escapism for fans. The “Get Real With Me” segment promises more candid, behind-the-scenes fun from Alix and future guests—especially for listeners who love a little chaos in their beauty routine.

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