Meet the Mess

Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on Meet the Mess, Jen is joined by Gina B. to tackle the latest headlines! Trump has thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s butt (and the party of Christian values is okay with it). Is Justin Timberlake officially over? Should Jared Kushner be in prison? Is Elon Musk threatening people? Plus, J.Lo has a new boyfriend, the Elizabeth Holmes documentary is must-see TV, and they settle the burning question: Is it acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?

Meanwhile, Jen reveals she has TWELVE advent calendars. (Karyn has two.) Gina would like to know why anyone needs a bacon advent calendar. Jen would like to know where she can buy one. Gina is equally baffled by the existence of a skeleton ornament advent calendar. Jen would also like to know where she can buy that. (There is a pattern here.)

AND FINALLY, SEND IN YOUR CROCKTOBER ENTRIES! The contest has officially expanded to include Instant Pot recipes, for those of you who insist on doing things differently. And if you’re like Jen and claim you don’t like crockpot food, may we remind you that you can make soup in a crockpot? It’s literally one of its primary functions.

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on Meet the Mess, Jen and Karyn discuss the Cornell 7 and whether or not fraternities should be banned. Also in the news: Taylor Swift dropped four new songs for The Life of a Showgirl: Encore, and obviously, they have thoughts. Plus, it’s officially Advent Calendar season! Find out which ones are worth buying!

And finally, a new study finds that most Americans are drinking less…except for one group. (Ahem. Gen X.) Find out why!

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on Meet the Mess, Jen and Karyn are joined by their friend Gina B. to discuss the controversial Converse ad that has everyone talking. Plus, they get into the week’s other big stories: the White House press pool suspends coverage after Trump bans CNN, Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies of an apparent overdose, Lauren Boebert denies the allegations behind an ethics complaint filed against her, and the Forbes 400 list just came out, but who didn’t make the cut?

And finally, why are some of us obsessed with thrillers while others can’t get enough romance, fantasy, or memoirs? Jen and Karyn dig into the science behind the books we’re drawn to, and what our favorite genres may be doing to our brains!

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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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on Meet the Mess, Jen and Karyn discuss whether Botox can actually treat depression, why facial filler is falling out of favor, and a new study linking major album releases to an increase in fatal car crashes caused by distracted driving.

Then, they get into Prince Harry and Meghan’s reported move back to the UK, the Russian oligarch who allegedly paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s latest drama with the neighbors over a fence!

Plus, would you spend $450 on Dyson’s new AI toothbrush? And what about Apple’s new foldable iPhone?

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on the podcast: Shaboozey accidentally photobombs a wedding while river rafting, and Lindsey Graham’s sister proves you don’t have to know anything about politics to get into politics.

Also, a masked man terrorizes a Philadelphia neighborhood, Trump’s gal pal Natalie Harp writes creepy letters, and a group of Italian grandmas shares their secrets to the good life. Plus, what are we supposed to do after work besides scroll on our phones until bedtime? Find out!

Then, Jen and Karyn look back at insane Gen X field trips (visits to nuclear plants and cigarette factories were popular), and a 13-year-old is charged with assault after a PE dodgeball game.

And finally, hear all about Karyn’s latest obsession: BUYING DIAMONDS ON TIKTOK. (It’s not as extravagant as it sounds.)

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week, Jen and Karyn are joined by mother-daughter duo Beth Harbison and Paige Harbison—celebrated authors, hosts of the Nameless Best Friends podcast, and two women they could have happily talked to all day. (And they almost did.)

Beth and Paige join for a lively, lengthy, and wildly entertaining conversation about books, movies, writing, pop culture, and pretty much everything in between. Paige shares all about her new novel, Destination Funeral, everyone shares their best summer reading recommendations, and somehow the conversation turns into a rundown of more than 50 books and tv shows. Consider your summer reading (and watching) list handled.

But first, there’s the mess: Trump reportedly abandons staffers and journalists on a plane targeted by Iran, the shocking death of Hayden Panettiere, and more from another completely normal week in the news.

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on the podcast, Jen announces her book of summer! Plus, have you seen The Odyssey? Spiderman? Why is Zendaya so beautiful?!

Also in the news: Trump gets a new hairdo (and threatens Greenland again), Mark Zuckerberg’s mega-yacht failed to respond to a distress signal from a small boat, and the July jobs report landed and it’s not great.

Plus: Taylor Farms has another recall, Perez Hilton has a mental break on TikTok, Motown legend Martha Reeves sings the national anthem, and model Gabbriette shares photos from her wedding to Matty Healy.

Finally, are you an old person? Take the quiz with Jen and Karyn!

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.

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess!

This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the second photo of Mitch McConnell to surface, Trump's unfunny White House Correspondents' Dinner speech (including his attack on CNN's Kaitlan Collins), and how evangelists preaching to trapped audiences on flights.

Also this week: burned-out singles are using spreadsheet to tell them who date, industries that could be on the verge of collapse — and is actress AnnaLynne McCord crowdfunding her wedding?

Plus, Johnny Knoxville is getting hotter with age, Jake Johnson is bringing pickleball to the big screen, and Purple Rain is headed to Broadway.

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.

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Move 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.

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Move 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.

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