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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 (surprise!), and he and the White House still can’t get their Epstein stories straight.

In actually fun news: Adam Sandler released Happy Gilmore 2 and it’s kind of perfect. And, Jason Momoa shaved off his beard and somehow looks hotter.

Plus: A TikTok food reviewer torches a San Francisco restaurant, monkeys are running an iPhone-for-snacks scam at a sacred temple, and new parents are naming their kids after serial killers.

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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 are so many people we want to hex we don’t know where to begin.) And, baby, baby, baby — the Biebs is back!

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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 threatens to deport Rosie O’Donnell, and she fires back with an epic takedown. And, more people are falling in love with their chatbots, Grok introduces a cringey new NSFW anime chatbot companion, Elmo gets hacked, and the internet continues to spiral in the most entertaining way possible!

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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 serious charges, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne share their end-of-life pact, and one man gets sweet, petty revenge on his Trump-loving mom.

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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 home (like dermaplaning) — and which ones you should absolutely leave to the pros (like injecting your own face). 💉🚫

Plus, the internet is roasting “performative readers,” TikTok is stunned by a 50-year-old woman’s $15K facelift in Guadalajara, and Trump stays silent as the Hortmans — and their dog Gilbert — are laid to rest. 😭🐶

And finally, two naughty bear cubs escape their enclosure at a zoo, devour a week’s worth of honey, and promptly pass out! (Icons.) 🐻🐻🍯💤

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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 gives SJP a pass for having great hair), and they’re also watching Stick, We Were Liars, Sirens, and more.

Also on deck: how ChatGPT and not reading are making people dumb (the brain is a muscle, folks!), a man with a real-life girlfriend proposes to his chatbot gal pal and cries when she says yes, Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA, why Labubus make people happy, and more!

Finally, Karyn’s feeling sick and grumpy, Bertie’s gearing up to explore Los Angeles by bike, and Jen laughs so hard at him she ends up in tears.

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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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 putting people at risk, authors are being driven off social media, and the White House is out here posting deportation memes like it’s all a joke.

Plus, Jen breaks down the latest viral slang, Karyn introduces her brand-new crush, they uncover the unsettling history behind the graham cracker—and share the unexpectedly heartwarming tale of two ducks in love.

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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 spills the tea on Jen’s brand new book!

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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 now, this week on the podcast (Part 1 of 2):

Los Angeles ICE protests heat up as Trump escalates tensions and Gavin Newsom claps back like a total badass. 😍 Creepy Jared Leto faces allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women (and is he running a cult?!). A man with no medical degree (RFK Jr.) removes 16 doctors and one nurse (i.e., all of the members) from the CDC advisory board. And, Karyn and Jen take a break from the madness to sample some weird and wonderful Japanese Kit Kats! 🍫

Check back TOMORROW for Part 2!

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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 they ask AI bizarre questions and discuss how AI can reinforce harmful ideas!

Also discussed: Trump spreads a wild conspiracy claiming Biden has been replaced by a clone! RFK, Jr. cites fake sources in a recent report! Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s kids got married! More than half of the top 100 mental health TikTok videos contain misinformation! And, cancer experts sound the alarm on people rejecting traditional treatments in favor of coffee enemas and juice diets.

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