Meet the Mess

Move 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? And, Meghan Markle’s recent podcast interview raises eyebrows, Prince Harry’s request for tax-payer-funded security gets denied, and Kate Middleton is trying to bring skinny jeans back — and they have thoughts.

And finally, the man with the gold-plated toilet says kids only need five pencils — and then casually questions whether upholding the Constitution is his actual job.

Cool cool cool.

And, "shoes on" or "shoes off" at home? Take our poll!

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 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 thoughts. Also, don’t miss their takes on the hottest new TV shows like Your Friends & Neighbors with Jon Hamm and The Studio with Seth Rogen. All this — and plenty more mess!

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: 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, China has been roasting Karoline Leavitt for wearing clothes made in China, Tate McRae is facing heat for collaborating with Morgan Wallen, Pete Hegseth is leaking military plans in yet another Signal chat, Team Trump is drafting a new plan to make women have more babies (hello, Handmaid’s Tale), and the White House has updated the official COVID website to support the lab leak theory because facts don’t matter anymore.

Oh, and follow @BertieVonFloof on Instagram and TikTok!

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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 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 a running list of his coworker’s verbal slip-ups, Yosemite scientists being forced to clean bathrooms, and more!

AND DON’T MISS THE JEN & BERTIE OUTTAKE AT THE END!

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 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 all parents are still supporting their adult kids.

In other news, far-right influencers are blowing thousands trying to repopulate the Earth (we can’t wait for this cult doc), Chappell Roan puts her foot into her mouth yet again, and Cory Booker sets a record for the longest Senate speech in history!

Finally, the ladies are talking White Lotus theories, and Jen is starting to wonder: is she becoming an intellectual?

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…

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 technical one of us is out. However, Karyn did cut out the five full minutes at the beginning where Fletch was downstairs dicking around with his microphone because Karyn is the very best. Also, I MAKE NO GUARANTEES OF QUALITY OF THIS CONTENT, I can’t stress that enough.

This week, Fletch and I spent a lot of time breaking down the Signal debacle, as well as other political things because Fletch wasn’t interested in covering any of my celebrity/style/diet stories. Also, he feels differently about Luigi than we do. Ugh. We talk about how 23 and Me is about to go all Harriet Lacks with your data, as well as my recent foray into day drinking. I forget what else we covered. Probably talked some smack about Elon.

If anything, today’s episode should show you exactly how much we need, miss, and love you, Karyn, as we devolved into a Home Alone sort of thing.

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, Tesla boycott sends stock plummeting! 📉 Meghan Markle’s new show debuts! 🍰 Elon Musk calls Senator Mark Kelly a traitor over Ukraine trip. 🇺🇦 MAGA turns on Amy Coney Barrett! ⚖️ Al Green gets censured over his State of the Union protest! ✊ Lauren Boebert responds with racist remarks! 🚫 And, are Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck getting back together?! 👀

Science says swearing makes us stronger! 🤬 Gen Z is “taskmasing” and “larping” to avoid real work! 🎧 Karyn explains “Cali sober” to Jen! 🌴 And Trump wants you to stop bitching about egg prices and start your own chicken farm! 🐔

And, get the latest on Octomom, Bhad Bhabie, P Diddy, R. Kelly, JD Vance memes, LeBron James, and more!

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 breaks down how Trump and Vance pulled an old-school Hollywood hustle on Zelensky in the Oval Office! Meanwhile, MTG is trying to make people believe that Hollywood (and not actual history) convinced us Russia is bad. Sure, Jan. Also, Andrew Tate is back in the US, and we have questions — like did Trump help make this happen? (Spoiler: Probably.)

In other news, Bethenny Frankel is in full-blown chaos mode on TikTok over DIY lashes, and Jen and Karyn share their thoughts on the Oscars — who won, who lost, and who just embarrassed themselves. Meanwhile, Casey Anthony has rebranded herself as a legal advocate (yes, really) and launched a Substack. Also, what happened to Gene Hackman? Karyn digs into conspiracy Reddit to find answers.

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 weigh in on Putin’s biggest fanboy — Donald Trump (aka “Krasnov”)! And, town halls across the country are heating up as members of Congress face off with angry constituents. Also, as Elon Musk’s abrasive leadership style causes friction, biographer Seth Abramson claims there’s no real evidence he’s a genius. (LOL, dummy.)

Also on the docket: Luigi Mangione and his loafers head to court, A$AP Rocky is found not guilty, and Karyn and Jen break down SNL’s 50th Anniversary special, sharing their all-time favorite cast members. Plus, a seal dreams of living among humans, Kate Hudson writes a song for her mom, Goldie Hawn, and GLP-1 medications are not just changing lives — they might be saving the economy!

Finally, JB Pritzker’s fiery anti-Trump speech goes viral with a powerful reminder: “We don’t have kings in America!”

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:

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS!

This week on the podcast, RFK Jr. wants to send people on anti-depressants, ADHD meds, and weight-loss drugs to camps — so guess it’s time to pack up! (Maybe the mafia will take us?) And, Jen and Karyn weigh in on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show, JD Vance’s embarrassing speech in Europe, and “Crazy Eyes” Kash Patel inching closer to confirmation.

Plus, a quick PSA for those easily gaslit: It’s called the Gulf of Mexico and has been since 1550. And, according to Sovereign Limits (a database of international boundaries), the United States lays claim to 46% of the gulf, while Mexico lays claim to 49% — so it’s more Mexican than American!

In other pressing news, Luigi Mangione has a new website, Karyn and Jen get to the bottom of whether or not you can send nudes to prisoners (don't do it), candles might be making you dumber, and men are getting their downstairs plumped now too!

Finally, looking for something to take your mind off the fall of democracy? If so, we’ve got you covered with four amazing animal stories:

* Karyn’s dog Mary Margaret is a viral sensation!

* New Orleans' most-wanted fugitive, Scrim the dog, has finally been captured!

* An opossum went full goblin mode on an entire Costco cake and had to be hospitalized.

* A monkey named Xing Xing has one arm and a smile that will steal your heart!

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