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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn join the rest of the world in freaking out over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement — joined by their Gen Z friend Sarah to weigh in on the big news!

Plus, Has Kate Middleton gone blonde? And, Jameela Jamil is calling out Serena Williams’ weight loss methods, Lana Del Rey claims she swims with alligators, Britney Spears worries fans yet again, and Snoop Dogg continues to disappoint. Meanwhile, Gen Z is fangirling over George Bush, Cracker Barrel’s new logo has people in an uproar, and we’ve got the perfect lines to rage-bait men.

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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn try out the latest delicacy: mustard on watermelon! They also reveal the secret to picking the perfect melon. (Hint: It has to do with a small butthole.)

Also in the news, Trump’s inner circle was reportedly left ashen, shocked and frightened after his bro-date with Putin. And, gentle parenting is out and FAFO parenting is in! Plus, there’s a new diet trend called carnivore babies, which has parents skipping puréed fruits and veggies and feeding their babies ribeyes and lamb shanks instead. (Seems healthy.)

Also making headlines, Bama Rush gets messy as Izzy Darnell drops before bid day, The Biggest Loser documentary exposes how awful the show was (hi, Jillian Michaels), and scandal rocks the ice cream world! Meanwhile, Gen Z is splurging on “little treats,” researchers claim to have cracked the six traits that make someone cool, and the eternal question gets answered: is peeing in the pool really that bad?

And last but certainly not least, Taylor Swift dishes on The Life of a Showgirl in her New Heights interview, and the woman behind Gavin Newsom’s Trump-mocking social media posts steps into the spotlight!

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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn break down last night’s earth-shattering news: Taylor Swift is dropping a new album, The Life of a Showgirl!

Also making headlines: Trump puts D.C. under federal control and asks SCOTUS to let ICE racially profile people. (Cool.) Speaking of SCOTUS, someone wants them to take another shot at overturning gay marriage. (Cool again.) Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that JD Vance is trying to undermine Trump — hear how! And, the Library of Congress is blaming a “coding error” after parts of the Constitution mysteriously vanish from its website. (Hmm, okay.)

Elsewhere, shady Airbnb hosts are using AI to scam guests, a new TV show explores the strange world of sorority rush coaches, and Oasis is reportedly being told to zip it if they want their North American tour to happen. Oh, and is a serial killer dumping bodies in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake? Jen and Karyn have the latest!

Finally, hear about this summer’s hottest drink trends: a ketchup smoothie, pickle beer, and the surprisingly delicious tomatini!

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 talk gerrymandering in Texas and the labor stats chief who was fired for (gasp!) telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Gen Z is bringing back tanning beds, the Rose Garden gets an aesthetic downgrade, and Trump wants to build a White House ballroom (but says we can’t afford healthcare).

In other news, an irritating Bachelor couple shares their unsolicited take on Ozempic, a barbershop goes viral for handing out heinous haircuts, and Luigi: The Musical takes the theater world by storm.

Also: AI continues to favor white men in the workplace, radioactive wasps invade South Carolina, and a rogue otter escapes a Wisconsin Zoo to live his best life and officials are like, “Good for him.”

And finally, a couple who loves sauces gets married by mayonnaise, and the internet crowns a new queen: Viral Pink Jacket Girl.

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: 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.

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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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!

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, 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!

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, 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.) 🐻🐻🍯💤

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, 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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