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Meet the Mess

Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak

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. meetthemess.substack.com

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86:26

Trump Targets Beyoncé and Cheats at Golf, Sydney...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/07/31

This 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: Ozzy’s finally laid to rest (RIP to the Prince of Darkness), Sydney Sweeney’s denim ad gets dragged for eugenics vibes, and Trump wants Beyoncé prosecuted for something that didn’t happen.Speaking of Trump: His “free” plane is going to cost taxpayers a billion dollars to retrofit, he jetted off to Scotland on our dime and cheated at golf

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49:13

Keanu Isn’t Flirting with You, the Biebs Returns, You...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/07/22

This 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!Today on the podcast, Keanu Reeves isn’t trying to hook up with you. (Sorry.) Also, the plague is back! (Cool.) And, should you be fibermaxxing?! Plus, seniors are losing their money in retirement homes, there’s a new cereal with bacon in it, and an unlikely pair of animals become friends.Also on the agenda: You can order a witch to cast a spell on Etsy (there

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63:16

Epstein File Fallout, Rosie vs. Trump, Trump’s FIFA...

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2025/07/16

This 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, Kristi Noem insists FEMA didn’t delay its response to the Texas floods, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary. Trump refuses to return a FIFA trophy, so the actual champions get stuck with a replica. (Stay classy.) MAGA is melting down over the Epstein files — find out who’s standing by Trump and who’s jumping ship.Plus, Trump

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74:40

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Missing Epstein Files,...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/07/09

This 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, Epstein didn’t have a list, so move along, there’s nothing to see here!Plus, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has arrived—and it’s a doozy! And, a foul-mouthed parrot finds a forever home, dating culture takes a bleak turn, Elon Musk launches his own political party, and deadly floods devastate Texas. Also, Sean Combs is cleared of the most

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76:41

Bezos-Sánchez Wedding Backlash, Trump’s Big Beautiful...

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2025/07/02

This 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 the Bezos-Sánchez wedding — a shameless display of wealth and excess. Trump’s “big beautiful bill” passes the Senate, and the outlook is grim. And, Kristi Noem has some serious explaining to do about how she paid for that $50K Rolex. 🤑Also, DIY beauty is on the rise. Find out which treatments are safe to do at

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76:47

Trump Bombs Iran, Uncrustables Taste Test, Love...

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2025/06/24

This 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, Trump bombs Iran…but don’t worry, a 22-year-old grocery store clerk/lawn boy is in charge of terrorism prevention! 🥴 Meanwhile, Jen and Karyn taste-test Uncrustables to find out why they’re a billion-dollar business. Then it’s TV recap time! There’s a cold sore outbreak on Love Island, Karyn vents about And Just Like That (though she

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72:10

Trump’s Parade Flop, No Kings Protest, Murder of...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/06/17

This 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 tackle the most pressing question of the moment: Should Karyn get a Labubu? They also share updates on Trump’s flop of a military parade, the No Kings protest, and the tragic murder of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.In other news: Meta is making some users’ AI chat logs public, unlicensed therapy bots are

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30:10

Justin Baldoni Lawsuit Dismissed, Birkin Bag Auction,...

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2025/06/11

This 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 (Part 2 of 2): Jen and Karyn talk about Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively getting dismissed, and the original Birkin bag going up for auction. Plus, everything millennial is trending again — including Eliza Dushku, who’s left Hollywood for a whole new career. Also, Josh Hawley is pushing to ban mifepristone. And finally, Karyn

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56:14

Trump Fuels LA ICE Protests, Newsom Claps Back, Jared...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/06/10

This 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, a quick PSA: Instead of watching the awkward cosplay military parade for someone’s birthday this Saturday, June 14th, join a No Kings protest near you! They’re happening all across the country, and unlike that parade, they’re actually American. Find your local protest at NoKings.org and honor our Founding Fathers by being mildly disruptive.And

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26:42

Celebrity Encounters, AI Fails, Biden Clone...

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2025/06/04

This 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 (Part 2 of 2): Jen and Karyn share more hilarious celebrity encounter stories, all while still sipping jalapeño wine and watching Karyn devour an alarming number of Oreos.Plus, Jen reveals why she has a pocket full of hot dogs (Karyn’s favorite moment of the entire episode). They also debut a new segment called "What’s the Prompt?" where

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56:10

Elon Musk Scandal, Taylor Swift Music Victory, Joni...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/06/03

This 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 (Part 1 of 2): Jen and Karyn hop on the viral jalapeño and white wine trend — and end up a little tipsy. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s reign of terror in Washington might finally be over. Hear about the drug use allegations, the mystery behind his black eye, and the wild rumor that he’s allegedly romantically involved with both Stephen Miller

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74:41

Trump vs. Putin, RFK’s E. Coli Outbreak, Kris...

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2025/05/28

This 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, Trump called Putin crazy — and now Russian bots are trolling him. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is keeping quiet about an E. coli outbreak, and John Fetterman says he feels "shamed" into returning to work. Um sir, that's literally your job.In other news, Kris Jenner reportedly got a deep plane facelift — and honestly, she looks amazing. Plus, it’s

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79:11

Jen Gets a New Puppy, Biden's Cancer Coverup, Taylor...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/05/20

This 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 introduces her new puppy! Plus, did Biden cover up a cancer diagnosis? Jen and Karyn share their thoughts! And, rumors are swirling that Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are feuding — find out why from a real-life Gen Z! Speaking of Gen Z, a group of Illinois teens recently watched The Breakfast Club for the first time, and they have

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73:17

Reddit’s Top Conspiracy Theories, Trump Qatar Jet...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/05/13

This 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 dig into Trump’s sketchy plan to accept a private jet from Qatar, a corgi police dog with a passion for sausages, and the botanical betrayal that is American Meadows for sending Jen sickly plants (and then ignoring her)!Plus: the P. Diddy trial kicks off, Meghan Markle gets sued over bath salts (yes, really), and Metallica

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77:10

Fetterman Exposé, Texas’s Fake Furry Panic, Steve...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/05/07

This 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 recent exposé on Senator John Fetterman. Is he fit to lead? Meanwhile, Texas rolls out the FURRIES Act to ban students from using litter boxes in schools — except that’s not even happening. So why are lawmakers wasting time on imaginary problems?Plus, is it just them, or is Steve Carell getting hotter with age

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78:01

Kristi Noem's Missing Purse, Katy Perry's Missing...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/04/29

This 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 unpack Kristi Noem’s stolen purse saga — and something’s not right! 🤔 They also dissect Katy Perry’s trainwreck of a world tour (spoiler: her dance moves are not helping) and give Ben Affleck a gold star for parenting! Plus, Elon Musk might have secretly fathered enough kids to start his own nation — and they have

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76:57

Pope Francis Dies, Katy Perry Returns to Earth,...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/04/22

This 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: Pope Francis died and JD Vance might’ve been his final visitor. (Curious timing. 🤔) Katy Perry allegedly went to space and, tragically, returned. The IRS is gearing up to garnish wages from anyone who’s defaulted on their student loans. And, Trump’s “Gold Guy” gave the Oval Office a makeover that screams low-rent Vegas.In other news,

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90:06

Karyn Returns — with a Cat! Meet Bertie. Plus: Trump...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/04/15

This 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 returns with a new member of the family! Meet Bertie the cat.Plus, Donald Trump is openly defying the Supreme Court’s order to return Kilmar Abrego García — which means THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IS HERE. We repeat: The constitutional crisis is in the room with us. Also on deck: tariffs and stock market manipulation, a guy who kept

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90:10

White Lotus Theories, Chappell Roan Chaos, Cory...

Meet the Mess ·

2025/04/04

This 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 is joined by the delightfully opinionated Gina B. from Things That Get on My Nerves to discuss to unpack this week’s crazy news cycle. First up: Pete Hegseth is bringing his wife to meetings like it's Bring Your Spouse to Work Day. (Sir, she does not work here.) Also: Teslas are getting vandalized nationwide, and apparently HALF of

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80:07

It Got Messy

Meet the Mess ·

2025/03/26

This 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…You want mess? You got mess. Jen is the same Jen, but today, Karyn is actually being played by Mr. Fletcher as Karyn is still out with her family.AND NOW DOWN WITH COVID, FFS.All of your good karma, thoughts, prayers, etc. towards her would be appreciated.This video is largely unedited, without any of the cool bells/whistles as the

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