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Meet the Mess
Hosted by Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · EN
Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! Bestselling authors Jen Lancaster and Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give you a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general.
An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.
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Mitch McConnell, Boosie, the Tate Brothers, the End of the World Cup, the truth about Steel Magnolias, and More!
4d ago01:13:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Karyn and Jen want to know if Mitch McConnell is still alive. Plus, rapper Boosie BadAzz wants a refund from Donald Trump, Taylor Farms makes a visit to the White House and is now suddenly off the hook for the cyclospora outbreak, and the Tate brothers finally get arrested.Also this week, the FIFA World Cup wraps up, Finland introduces pink grocery baskets to help singles find love while shopping, and Gen Z has discovered the latest place to watch reality TV: movie theaters.Also in the news, the rise of fake online shopping "dopamine sites" designed to satisfy your urge to browse without spending money, a cautionary tale about inviting strangers into your home, and the teenager who struck it rich after discovering a Wilt Chamberlain jacket at a thrift store.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more. Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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America's Diarrhea Outbreak, Erling Haaland, Taylor Swift's Wedding Dress, Influencer Lawsuits, and More!
2w ago00:51:22Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!Before we begin, Senator Lindsey Graham died last night, and we won’t be giving sympathies. Instead, we'll save our thoughts on his legacy for next week’s podcast.Now, let’s continue!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn weigh in on the explosive diarrhea that’s sweeping America. Then, in a seamless transition from one bathroom topic to another, they discuss Trump flying his 💩 back to the U.S. from Turkey.Also this week: Iran reportedly calls for Trump to be removed, everyone wonders whether Mitch McConnell is still alive, and the duo responsible for discovering Graham Platner finally speaks (unfortunately).Meanwhile, influencer trademark wars heat up as lawsuits erupt over “Hot Girl Walk” and “Hot Girls Read.” And, speaking of reading, the end of it is near according to The Atlantic. World Cup fever continues as the internet falls in love with Erling Haaland, and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island prove themselves to be garbage people with a fondness for homophobic memes. Plus, Jen and Karyn break down an unhinged New York Times wedding announcement.Finally, Jen is deeply offended that she still doesn’t know what Taylor Swift’s wedding dress looked like, and even more outraged that Taylor and Travis reportedly got a new dog without telling her. (KARYN AGREES WITH THIS LAST ONE — HOW DARE THEY KEEP THIS FROM US?!)On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Love Island as Explained by Experts, Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors -- Plus, a Tiny Kitten!
3w ago01:27:43Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn are joined by Emily Freda Foster and Deanna Cheng from How To Be Less Old to discuss Love Island! Whether you’re a newbie to the show (like Emily and Karyn) or a superfan (like Deanna and Jen), don’t miss this riveting discussion!Plus, are Taylor and Travis getting married this weekend? And, World Cup fans love America! Also, John Cena and Pete Davidson discuss Make-a-Wish! And, where are the men of Dream Phone board game? (And what is the Dream Phone board game?!)Here’s a poll related to this week’s discussion:On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Hunter Biden Goes Viral, Gwyneth Paltrow Sparks Backlash, Tipping Fatigue, the Hottest Shows of Summer, and More!
Jun 1601:23:08Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen’s in a mood and nothing is safe! (Especially small potatoes.)Also, Hunter Biden’s social media blitz, Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial commercial and opinions about arugula, the hottest TV shows of the summer, and the great tipping debate: How much is too much and when is it not necessary?! Plus, the etiquette of becoming friends with a friend’s friend, 33 side quests guaranteed to make life a little more interesting, and a brand new segment—Questions from a Lesbian!On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Summer Reading List, Pattie Gonia Lawsuit, Forgotten Celebrity Couples, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Secret to Happiness, and More!
Jun 201:27:51Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the best books to bring to the pool, the cocktail of the summer, and the celebrity couples you forgot were a thing. Oh, and a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist thinks he's cracked the code on happiness. No big deal.In entertainment news, the story of Mackenzie Shirilla's deadly crash is detailed in the documentary The Crash. And Jen and Karyn have a new reality TV obsession they absolutely cannot shut up about: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.Also making headlines this week, Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulls promotions for female and Black Navy officers, Senate hopeful Graham Platner deals with texts from his past, and Kevin O'Leary wants to build an AI data center in Utah twice the size of Manhattan.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Trump’s $1.8B Grift, Spencer Pratt, Hayden Panettiere, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Return of Hacky Sack, and More!
May 2201:02:40Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dive into Trump’s alleged $1.8 billion grift! Plus, a new poll asked Americans if they think they could physically beat Donald Trump in a fight, and the results are incredibly predictable. And, Kash Patel reportedly took a “VIP snorkel” trip at the gravesite of more than 1,000 American military members for funsies.In celebrity news, Jen’s obsessed with the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Hayden Panettiere drops bombshell revelations in her new memoir, Matthew Perry’s family speaks out against his former assistant, and Spencer Pratt continues his commitment of anything for attention by running for LA mayor.Plus: old wives’ tales that turned out to be true, why people on GLP-1 medications suddenly become obsessed with this one thing (Karyn included), the unexpected return of the hacky sack, how heavily filtered social media photos reportedly hindered the search for a missing woman, and this week’s “Bless That Turns Into a Mess” involving nuns and giant rabbits.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak, Tucker Carlson Panic, Trump’s Kid-Filled War Rant, Spencer Pratt, the MET Gala, and More!
May 801:07:21Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the hantavirus outbreak at sea, the New York Times’ terrifying Tucker Carlson interview, what happened when the Pope had to call customer service, and the most bed bug-infested city in America. Plus: is the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni lawsuit finally over?Also in the news: Spencer Pratt enters the California mayoral race, cigarettes are somehow making a comeback, and Trump goes on a war rant in front of a group of children.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Madonna at Coachella, Ben McKenzie, Reese Witherspoon's AI Plea, Man Records 10K Concerts, and More!
Apr 2701:18:35Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner! And, Madonna makes a surprise appearance at Coachella and the youth embarrasses itself by having no idea who she is! Plus, hear about a man who recorded more than 10K live shows in the 80s and 90s from bands like Nirvana, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, The Cure, Wilco and more — and find out how you can stream them!Also in the news, Reese Witherspoon gets heat from telling women to embrace AI, Ben McKenzie reveals everything he’s been up to since his “O.C.” days, Tucker Carlson has regrets, and Kristi Noem won’t move out of the seaside love shack she shares with her boyfriend!Finally, are you pronouncing Dr. Seuss, Julius Caesar, and Vincent Van Gogh’s names correctly? (You aren’t.) Learn the correct way to do so (which Jen refuses to do).On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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Trump's Jesus Post Backfires, Melania’s Epstein Denial, Artemis II Returns, Meta’s Zuckerberg AI, LA28 Olympics, Lena Dunham's New Book, and More!
Apr 1401:17:43Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, MAGA turns on Trump after he posts an unhinged image of himself as Jesus, questions swirl about whether his administration threatened the Pope, and Melania delivers a very convincing denial about Epstein involvement. (Sure, Jan.)Meanwhile, Meta unveils a Mark Zuckerberg AI chatbot so employees can experience the thrill of “talking” to their boss, Lena Dunham releases a new book and wonders why everyone hates her, and “Barbie Dream Fest” turns out to be less dream, more nightmare.In good news (we promise it exists!), Artemis II safely returns to Earth and briefly restores our faith in humanity, Justin Bieber casually pulls in $10 million headlining Coachella, and Jen and Karyn snag tickets to the LA28 Olympics! Hear which events made their list.And finally, a gentle reminder: if you fall into the crocodile pit at Disney World… you’re on your own, kid.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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White House App Warning, Afroman Goes Viral. the Song to Attract Abundance, Viral “Bro Cruise” Explained, and More!
Mar 3101:25:02Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the new White House app (and why you shouldn’t download it!) and the exclusion of Black farmers from a recent White House event. Plus, Trump recounts a very specific conversation with a Sharpie executive that (spoiler alert!) never happened, and Iran trolls Trump with LEGO-themed propaganda videos.Also in the news: Afroman goes viral and gets the last laugh on cops who sued him, a bachelor party “bro cruise” takes over Threads, and the song you need to listen to if you want to welcome abundance into your life!Finally: what’s the grossest thing you’ve ever smelled? Jen isn’t sure why Karyn picked this topic (and honestly, Karyn isn’t either).On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak
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