The Return of Miami Alix

Summary

Hot Mess with Alix Earle

Episode: The Return of Miami Alix

Release Date: December 11, 2025
Host: Alix Earle

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Episode Overview

In "The Return of Miami Alix," Alix Earle takes listeners into her whirlwind weekend in Miami for Art Basel. The episode is packed with candid behind-the-scenes moments with friends, adventures through art shows and parties, nostalgic memories, and post-festivity recovery tips. Alix’s trademark humor and self-effacing storytelling make for an entertaining ride, giving fans an honest look at her life back home in Miami after spending time in LA.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kicking Off Art Basel Weekend with Friends (00:47–06:00)

• Setting the Scene:
  Alix and her crew arrive in Miami with playful banter about the chaotic journey from house to party bus (“This is our casa for the weekend... sponsored by Jess and Melissa and her rockin’ bod. And Josie.”).
• Party Strategy:
  Alix reveals her approach to the weekend:

  “I have to pace myself. We can't have a redo of Art Basel last year.” (03:34)

• Travel Challenges:
  The group jokes about Miami traffic and the wrong bus stops, setting a light, relatable tone for their adventures.

2. Origin of the “Bonk” Inside Joke (06:00–08:45)

• Storytelling Moment:
  The crew recalls a hilarious mishap at Sally’s 24-hour birthday party, where Jess “bonked” his head.

  “When he bonks, it just brings me joy. I think we laughed for like an hour.” (06:58)

• New Lingo:
  The term “bonk” becomes a recurring theme, referenced as “bonk basil” and “bonchella.”

3. Kristen’s Art Show: Community, Growth, and Pride (08:45–11:50)

• Supporting Friends:
  Alix’s excitement is palpable as she discusses buying Kristen’s art and reminisces about their college days:

  “From college and we were in our apartment building and she’s like spray painting different things and like fuming us out… Now she has this whole studio gallery.” (10:38)

• Art & Environmentalism:
  Kristen’s work, painted over rescued beach trash, sparks conversation about environmental cycles and personal growth.
• Heartfelt Moment:

  “Dude. I’m so proud of you.” (11:07)

• Sense of Community:
  Group applause and support for Kristen underscore the episode's theme of celebrating friends’ milestones.

4. Miami vs. LA: A Sense of Routine and Change (11:50–12:55)

• Life Transitions:
  Alix opens up about her transient Miami experience versus finding a sense of routine in LA:

  “I never thought to like, stay… Then when I got to LA, I was in one place, in one apartment with my dog and made a little life.” (11:55)

• Change and Motivation:
  Alix reflects on how moving cities has affected her sense of motivation and stability.

5. Nightlife, Boat Parties, and Social Mishaps (12:55–13:56)

• The Miami Feeling:
  The group debates what makes Miami unique and compares experiences flying into Miami versus Fort Lauderdale.
• More Partying and Laughs:
  The adventure continues with references to late-night parties, boat outings, and playful anxieties (bunion jokes, judging outfits):

  “Now we’re really having fun — except we have to take our shoes off, and that’s like my biggest fear ‘cause it’s going to ruin me out. The bunions are going to be out.” (13:53)

6. Self-Care and Recovery with “Mo,” the AI Bestie (14:10–15:32)

• Transition to Relaxation:
  After a high-energy weekend, Alix plans a self-care Sunday with help from “Mo,” her AI companion:

  “It’s been a long Art Basel weekend and I need some good recovery and relaxation… When in doubt, we’re asking Mo, who is my AI bestie…” (14:01)

• Reset Itinerary:
  Mo’s advice: eat a nourishing meal, get fresh air, and watch light reality TV.
• TV Recommendations:
  Mo suggests “The Circle” for easy, relaxing viewing (15:07).

  “You just kick back, enjoy that couch time, and let yourself fully recharge.” (15:27)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pacing Herself:

  “We can’t have a redo of Art Basel last year.” — Alix, 03:34

• “Bonk” Lore:

  “This has happened to me like my entire life. Love when I bonk.” — Friend recounting the bonk accident, 07:13

• Pride in Friends:

  “This is like professional. This is, like really crazy. This is an art exhibit. This is so cool.” — Alix, seeing Kristen’s work, 10:45

• On Change:

  “I also love change… when I got to LA, I was in one place… with my dog… I feel like I haven’t had that or like a sense of routine in a while.” — Alix, 11:55

• Recovery Plan with Mo:

  “You just kick back, enjoy that couch time, and let yourself fully recharge.” — Mo, 15:27

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Party Bus & Basel Antics: 00:47–06:00
• The Bonk Story & Inside Jokes: 06:00–08:45
• Kristen’s Art Show Support: 08:45–11:50
• Miami vs. LA Discussion: 11:50–12:55
• Boat Party & Fashion Fears: 12:55–13:56
• Self-Care with Mo (AI): 14:10–15:32

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Conclusion

This episode delivers classic Hot Mess chaos laced with warmth and loyalty. Alix’s Miami return is full of friendship, laughter, nostalgia, and just enough self-deprecation to keep it real. Whether navigating party buses or pondering the differences between LA and Miami, Alix invites listeners into her close-knit crew with unfiltered candor and fun. It’s a love letter to reunions, art, and the necessity of taking a breather after living life at full tilt.

Transcript

[A]

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This is our casa for the weekend. Sponsored by Jess and Melissa and her rock and bod. And Josie. Seriously, that's a insane. I can't look at you. I like need a drink. Is it too early? No, we have a long night ahead of us. We got some food in our system and we got a margarita. And now we're going to grab our stuff and go to the party bus. Cuz we're going to be sitting in probably two hours of traffic to each location we go. Oh, she's done this every. Every time. She's going to the exit every time. Up to every different door except for ours. First thing we're going to is Kristen's art show. One, we're very proud of her. Two, I'm very excited cuz she wants tell me or show me what it is. And three, Josie's getting a piece and Jess and I are getting a piece. Really? I'm so excited. Yeah. Should I get one for my apartment? Let's get pieces. Let's all get. Let's all get pieces. We buy all persons art. Let's buy pieces. I'm so excited. I'm kind of scared. Why are you scared? I haven't been out in so long. Elevator. She's back. So what's your strat? Are you gonna pace yourself or you gonna go this way? I have to pace myself. We can't have a redo of Art Basel last year. But we did hear about a party at 3am Ton. I woke up and said I am never going out again. Yeah, let's pace that's nice about it being kristen show is like that's like a little break, like a little intermission and then we go again. I'm just scared of how excited I am off. One margarita. Special delivery. Let's deposit this thing right here. This is so nice. Okay, go on in. Thank you. Who's driving this bus? I can't wait to be back with all the bombs. It's going to be the best time ever with all my best friends in the entire world. Wait, should we all do like a really gentle bonk, Bonk. Gentle bonk, bonk turtle. So bonk basically happened at Sally's 24 hour birthday party that we had. We are in the final stretch. There was a boat and Jess was coming off and hit his head on this, like, pole. Felt like he fell out of a movie kind of stars. He like bonked and then went down these stairs and like, I was the closest one to him and I didn't know what to do and was just like, I'm not sure if he just died. Like, it was a really hard ball. Like, this has happened to me like my entire life. She love when I bonk. Like when he bonks, like, it's like it just brings me joy. I think we laughed for like an hour. Like, I don't think anyone told me. You're so delicious. I thought he was 100% concussed. I mean, I saw him. Now we have bonk basil and we also have bonchella coming up. Oh, we want to be a swipe the game lady aga just went back on. We're running back in. I got into a little bit of an altercation in the crowd. Alex, did you watch him, the way he bonked? Bonked down the stairs. So there was like a platform and then there was little stairs and he kind of like trickled down the stairs and I was like at the bottom of the stairs. Like, I didn't know I could like, help or grab him just like, bonk. Maybe I'm not good. Did you get that? Tyler Y. Alexiero Miami Alexiero Kristen picked up trash from the beach and then laid it on a canvas and then painted over it. This is so cool. Where is she? Hello. Yay. I wasn't expecting that. Hello. Wait. Yay. Wait. This stuff is insane. I'm freaking out. Thank you. So cool. You're cute. Mom. Wait. This is like professional. This is, like really crazy. This is an art exhibit. This is so cool. Dude. I'm so proud of you. Which one's your Favorite piece, the big light pink one. Cuz it gives me Kristen vibes. This is so cool. I can tell she's a little overstimulated right now, so I don't want to bother her but like, this is insane. This art gallery, like from going in college and we were in our apartment building and she's like spray painting different things and like fuming us out. And we were like, we're going to die in here. And she just always just painting in the corner of our apartment. And now she has this whole studio gallery. Like, I'm Tilt again. I'm Tilt. I'm so happy. We're vlogging the vlog. Let's go. Hey guys, we made it to Kristen and look at her. She's a birthday. I don't know why. This one's like Kristen Ora. This is really fun. Really? Yeah. This one is supposed to be like a representation of a different cycle. They break everything down. Wait, why did I know that mud was a muscle? So they all like work together in a cycle. All things about what we've done to the environment and how we. Thank you so much, everyone. So proud of you. So insane. Everybody, round of applause for kk. Now your job is to transition to the dj. Alex, you need to make a social media account for Asia. You think she would get a million followers in 30 seconds? Like, hey, she's so perfect. This is like gonna be my new like rave sticker. You should get nippies of that. He feels disrespectful. Asia would love it. She's just a girl. She's one of us. Look at her, she's so cute. Did you want that? We're collecting the credit and you get off the plane here and you just feel that. I like the Miami feeling. I didn't get it. Do you get the Miami feeling? Describe what the Miami feeling is and I'll tell you if I got. I did have a very positive. Just landing here and like, maybe it's because I landed one in Fort Lauderdale. 2. Oh wait, that's a big one. You're not gonna get the Fort Lauderdale. You're gonna get the Fort Lauderdale flying. That is a way different feeling. You like LA more though, right now I feel like I'm like cheating when I say that. It's okay. I love la. I don't know, I feel like a little bit more motiv. I also love change. And I think like I never thought to like stable. Like the second I was here, I was always traveling and leaving. And then when I got to la. I was in one place, in one apartment with my dog and like made like a little life and I feel like I haven't like had that or like a sense of routine in a while. So I think like that's what I liked about. That's awesome, you know. So when are you guys gonna join me in California? We're ready. First party of the night and then quickly get out of am. So like whenever we want to go, we go. And then we also go to 11 with the party bus and then we bonk. Put our heads together. Be careful. Tyler, watch the pole. Shake it off real quick. Let's go in. I love. I would love. Alex, I guess, would love you. Okay, I'll come after the boat party. She needs. She needs to. I would love to go. Hurry up. This poor girl. Nice to meet you guys. Have a good night. All right, Marg's boat party, here we come. Now we're really having fun, except we have to take our shoes off. And that's like my biggest fear cuz it's going to ruin me out. The bunions are going to be out. No one's going to be looking at your. I hope not. Big ass boat. I cannot believe you had this dress. Really? Yes, I. I went shopping. Yay. Yay. No, it's good. It's good. But I just didn't know. I didn't know I was going to cry cuz I was like, Kate's going to hate my outfit. It's been a long Art Basel weekend and I need some good recovery and relaxation and just getting my mind and body right after all this. This because it was a little crazy. When in doubt, we're asking Mo, who is my AI bestie that's inside co pilot. So when you go in co pilot, you can go to voice settings and basically just make sure you have Mo turned on. And then you can also change the color of Mo.

[B]

Hi there, Alex.

[A]

Hi, Miko. Are you able to turn yourself pink?

[B]

Absolutely. I've just gone ahead and turned myself a lovely shade of pink. It's pretty fun to change things up a bit. So now that I'm rocking this rosy new look, what else is on your mind today?

[A]

It's now currently Sunday. Could you give me itinerary for the day of what I can do to reset myself?

[B]

Maybe a healthy, nourishing meal, a bit of fresh air, and just some time to do whatever makes you feel good. So what do you think? Does that sound like a Sunday plan that would help you reset?

[A]

Yes, I definitely want to rot on the couch and watch a good show. Do you have any that you suggest right now? Something like fun, easy reality TV to watch?

[B]

Oh, absolutely. Little reality tv, Minj. Sounds like the perfect way to relax and just let your mind unwind. So right now I definitely say, if you haven't checked it out yet, the Circle is always a super fun watch. It's light, it's got that social media twist, and you can just enjoy all the drama without taking it too seriously and let me know how you like it.

[A]

Thanks, Mikko.

[B]

You're so welcome. I'm glad I could help you plan out a nice and easy Sunday and toss in a couple of fun show recommendations. Now, you just kick back, enjoy that couch time, and let yourself fully recharge. And if you need anything else, just let me know.

[A]

Bye.