Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak

Meet the Mess

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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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Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak

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Love Island as Explained by Experts, Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors -- Plus, a Tiny Kitten! 02.07.2026 1:27:43

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn are joined by Emily Freda Foster and Deanna Cheng from How To Be Less Old to discuss Love Island ! Whether you’re a newbie to the show (like Emily and Karyn) or a superfan (like Deanna and Jen), don’t miss this riveting...

Hunter Biden Goes Viral, Gwyneth Paltrow Sparks Backlash, Tipping Fatigue, the Hottest Shows of Summer, and More! 16.06.2026 1:23:08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen’s in a mood and nothing is safe! (Especially small potatoes.) Also, Hunter Biden’s social media blitz, Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial commercial and opinions about arugula, the hottest TV shows of the summer, and the great tippi...

Summer Reading List, Pattie Gonia Lawsuit, Forgotten Celebrity Couples, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Secret to Happiness, and More! 02.06.2026 1:27:51

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the best books to bring to the pool, the cocktail of the summer, and the celebrity couples you forgot were a thing. Oh, and a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist thinks he's cracked the code on happiness. No big de...

Trump’s $1.8B Grift, Spencer Pratt, Hayden Panettiere, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Return of Hacky Sack, and More! 22.05.2026 1:02:40

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dive into Trump’s alleged $1.8 billion grift! Plus, a new poll asked Americans if they think they could physically beat Donald Trump in a fight, and the results are incredibly predictable. And, Kash Patel reportedly too...

Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak, Tucker Carlson Panic, Trump’s Kid-Filled War Rant, Spencer Pratt, the MET Gala, and More! 08.05.2026 1:07:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the hantavirus outbreak at sea, the New York Times’ terrifying Tucker Carlson interview, what happened when the Pope had to call customer service, and the most bed bug-infested city in America. Plus: is the Blak...

White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Madonna at Coachella, Ben McKenzie, Reese Witherspoon's AI Plea, Man Records 10K Concerts, and More! 27.04.2026 1:18:35

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner! And, Madonna makes a surprise appearance at Coachella and the youth embarrasses itself by having no idea who she is! Plus, hear about a man who recorded mor...

Trump's Jesus Post Backfires, Melania’s Epstein Denial, Artemis II Returns, Meta’s Zuckerberg AI, LA28 Olympics, Lena Dunham's New Book, and More! 14.04.2026 1:17:43

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, MAGA turns on Trump after he posts an unhinged image of himself as Jesus, questions swirl about whether his administration threatened the Pope, and Melania delivers a very convincing denial about Epstein involvement. (Sure, Jan.) Mea...

White House App Warning, Afroman Goes Viral. the Song to Attract Abundance, Viral “Bro Cruise” Explained, and More! 31.03.2026 1:25:02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the new White House app (and why you shouldn’t download it!) and the exclusion of Black farmers from a recent White House event. Plus, Trump recounts a very specific conversation with a Sharpie executive that (s...

Iran War, Bibi Rumors, Taylor Frankie Paul Drama, Oscars Hot Takes, and More! 20.03.2026 1:19:49

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to Meet the Mess! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn broadcast live from the “situation room” as they dive into the war in Iran and a swirl of unverified internet theories (including: is Bibi actually alive?). Also in the mix: the chaos surrounding Frankie Taylor Paul, Os...

Trump’s Oversized Shoe Gifts, Iran Threats to California, $59B Pentagon Food Spending, Bigfoot Sightings Surge, Gen Z Saving Malls, and More! 13.03.2026 1:21:10

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Trump gifts his cabinet members shoes that are two sizes too big, the U.S. is blamed for bombing a school in Iran, and the FBI warns Iran could target California. Meanwhile Pete Hegseth allegedly drops $59B in a month on lobster, ste...

Britney Spears’ DUI, Kristi Noem Out, Carolyn Bessette & JFK Jr.’s Love Story — Plus Jen and Karyn Reveal Their New Project! 06.03.2026 1:04:24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss Britney Spears getting a DUI, Kristi Noem being out, and how our tax dollars are being spent protecting Kash Patel’s girlfriend. Plus, everyone seems to be wearing wigs lately, and cosmetics companies are sudden...

Trump’s State of the Union Chaos, Lindsay Lohan Speaks Out, the Rise of Third Spaces, and More! 27.02.2026 1:16:50

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss Trump’s State of the Union chaos (including one extremely gross viral moment) and reports that Kash Patel has fired FBI agents connected to Trump investigations. In entertainment news: Lindsay Lohan says more ad...

Olympic Ice Scandal, Tyra Banks, Prince Andrew Arrest, Epstein Ranch Investigation, Alien Claims, and More! 20.02.2026 1:20:19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dive into the Olympic chaos after Milan apparently botched the ice. Then it’s straight into the headlines: Prince Andrew arrested following developments tied to the Epstein files, plus a new investigation into Epstein’s...

Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show, Olympic Shockers, James Van Der Beek, Pam Bondi Controversy, Lindsey Vonn Crash, and More! 12.02.2026 1:13:07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn break down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, dive into party food etiquette (who’s committing crimes at the buffet?), and reveal some of the worst Valentine’s Day gifts! Moving on to Olympics chaos: a Gen-X athlete...

Grammys Gossip, Bridgerton “Fingering,” Catherine O'Hara, Super Bowl-Olympics Weekend, and More! 06.02.2026 1:14:44

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dive headfirst into the Grammys, unpacking everything from Bad Bunny and Trevor Noah to Justin Bieber and Chappell Roan. They also investigate the mysterious disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, pay tribute to th...

Trump’s “Board of Peace,” Alex Pretti Murder, Beckham Family Drama, How to Survive a Nuclear Event, Costco Tourism, Blake Lively Text Messages, and More! 27.01.2026 1:11:41

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the murder of Alex Pretti, Trump’s bogus “Board of Peace,” and the DOJ’s demand for Minnesota voting records. Also in the news, psychics are once again predicting Trump’s downfall (but should we believe them?),...

From Trump to Taylor Swift: Chaos, Media Meltdowns, and Competency Porn! Plus, Oprah Winfrey, Noah Wyle, Mark Ruffalo, and More! 15.01.2026 57:53

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn survey the ongoing destruction of America and ask the obvious question: where is Oprah, exactly? Meanwhile, The New York Times is busy calling Taylor Swift “cringe,” which feels like a wild editorial choice given that t...

ICE Agent Kills Woman, AI Threatens Rural America, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Vaginal Atrophy, and More! 08.01.2026 1:35:14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn are joined by Fletch to unpack the horrifying story of an ICE agent who shot and killed an innocent woman in Minneapolis. Plus, hear about the growing threat of AI data centers to rural America, and why the USPS quietly...

Advent Calendar Reviews, Birkin Bag Unboxing, Holiday Recaps, End of Year Chaos, and More! 30.12.2025 58:16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! On today’s holiday episode, Jen and Karyn dive headfirst into advent calendar chaos: which ones delighted, which ones disappointed, and which ones are absolutely getting a repeat next year. Plus, a real-life unboxing of a custom Birkin bag straight from Paris...

Rob Reiner Tragedy, Vanity Fair Trump Admin Photos, Venezuela History Lesson, P. Diddy Doc, Taylor Swift Doc, and More! 18.12.2025 1:15:30

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! “Meet the Mess is a solid win! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” — Hockey moms Today on the podcast, Jen and Karyn break down the Vanity Fair article on the Trump administration — and yes, those photos! Also in the news: the Secretary of State (Little Marco) is banning “woke”...

Mormon Wives, Sabrina Carpenter vs. ICE, Costco vs. Trump, the Rise of the Quarter-Zip, the Drunk Raccoon Everyone's Talking About, and More! 05.12.2025 1:28:33

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the viral raccoon who went on a drunken bender, and Pope Leo’s unexpected appearance at a rave! Also in the news, Sabrina Carpenter responds to the Trump administration using her song in an ICE video, Kristi Noe...

The Thanksgiving "Cousin Walk," Susan Powter Returns, Gen Z Smoking Trend, Airport Habits Everyone Hates, and More! 26.11.2025 1:20:06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dive into one of Thanksgiving’s most popular traditions: the cousin walk. Are you taking one this year…or pretending you have no idea what everyone’s talking about? 😅 Plus, Susan Powter is back, and there’s a new Netfl...

The Great Cart Debate! Plus, Epstein Files Vote, Trump’s “Quiet Piggy” Moment, Kim K Fails the Bar, Runaway Flamingos, and More! 19.11.2025 1:26:05

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn are back! The House voted to release the Epstein files, but will it actually happen? Meanwhile, Trump delivers a completely bananas speech to McDonald’s franchise owners and tells a female reporter, “Quiet, piggy.” Also...

Erika Kirk & JD Vance's Awkward Hug, How to Help During the SNAP Freeze, Dodgers Win, AI Dating, Boyfriend Embarrassment, and More! 05.11.2025 1:14:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn break down that overly intimate embrace between Erika Kirk and JD Vance. Does Usha need to worry? Also on the docket: The Dodgers win the World Series! Kash Patel allegedly used a government jet for date night, British...

Government Shutdown, Lily Allen & David Harbour Breakup, TikTok Slang, LA Dodgers, SNAP Cuts, Billboard Brides, Renting Grandmas, and More! 29.10.2025 1:16:11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.com Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the government shutdown, rising health insurance premiums, and the looming freeze on SNAP benefits! In pop culture news, hear about the new Lily Allen album that details her messy split from actor David Harbour,...