Meet the Mess

Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak

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

  1. 6D AGO

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

    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 Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni lawsuit finally over? Also in the news: Spencer Pratt enters the California mayoral race, cigarettes are somehow making a comeback, and Trump goes on a war rant in front of a group of children. 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 7m

  2. APR 27

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

    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 more than 10K live shows in the 80s and 90s from bands like Nirvana, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, The Cure, Wilco and more — and find out how you can stream them! Also in the news, Reese Witherspoon gets heat from telling women to embrace AI, Ben McKenzie reveals everything he’s been up to since his “O.C.” days, Tucker Carlson has regrets, and Kristi Noem won’t move out of the seaside love shack she shares with her boyfriend! Finally, are you pronouncing Dr. Seuss, Julius Caesar, and Vincent Van Gogh’s names correctly? (You aren’t.) Learn the correct way to do so (which Jen refuses to do). 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 19m

  3. APR 14

    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!

    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.) Meanwhile, Meta unveils a Mark Zuckerberg AI chatbot so employees can experience the thrill of “talking” to their boss, Lena Dunham releases a new book and wonders why everyone hates her, and “Barbie Dream Fest” turns out to be less dream, more nightmare. In good news (we promise it exists!), Artemis II safely returns to Earth and briefly restores our faith in humanity, Justin Bieber casually pulls in $10 million headlining Coachella, and Jen and Karyn snag tickets to the LA28 Olympics! Hear which events made their list. And finally, a gentle reminder: if you fall into the crocodile pit at Disney World… you’re on your own, kid. 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 18m

  4. MAR 31

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

    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 (spoiler alert!) never happened, and Iran trolls Trump with LEGO-themed propaganda videos. Also in the news: Afroman goes viral and gets the last laugh on cops who sued him, a bachelor party “bro cruise” takes over Threads, and the song you need to listen to if you want to welcome abundance into your life! Finally: what’s the grossest thing you’ve ever smelled? Jen isn’t sure why Karyn picked this topic (and honestly, Karyn isn’t either). 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 25m

  5. MAR 20

    Iran War, Bibi Rumors, Taylor Frankie Paul Drama, Oscars Hot Takes, and More!

    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, Oscar complaints, and why one entitled hockey player should be sent straight to an Arby’s in Minnesota immediately. Plus, a detour into a wealthy, private town that basically said “no thanks” to Google Maps (North Oaks, Minnesota), a Rhode Island community that rallied around a barista after his tips were stolen, and the rise of girl dads taking hair-braiding classes at the pub. 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 20m

  6. MAR 13

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

    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, steak, donuts, and decorative fruit baskets 🍩🦞🍎 A DOGE bro tasked with eliminating DEI grants can’t quite explain what DEI is, the FBI may be training with UFC fighters, Bigfoot sightings are mysteriously on the rise, and Gen Z might actually save the shopping mall. Plus: Vanity Fair’s shrinking Oscar party rattles Hollywood, Survivor 50 buzz, Rebel Wilson smear plot against a producer exposed, 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. Meet the Merch: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 21m

  7. MAR 6

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

    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 suddenly targeting six-year-olds. Also, Jen and Karyn share their love for Love Story, the Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr. series on Hulu. And the BIGGEST NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jen and Karyn reveal their brand-new project. (They’re excited.) 🎉 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 27

    Trump’s State of the Union Chaos, Lindsay Lohan Speaks Out, the Rise of Third Spaces, and More!

    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 adults should have protected her during her teen years in Hollywood, Lisa Rinna claims she was roofied, Simon Cowell reveals his son won’t be inheriting his fortune, and Nick Reiner’s siblings have reportedly cut him off. Also: Meet Jen’s kids (they’re total assholes), a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup heir calls out Hershey for messing with the recipe, and why more people are googling how to make friends as an adult. 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: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMess Connect with us on Instagram: • https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod • https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania • https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnak Connect with us on TikTok: • https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess • https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

    1h 17m
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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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  • Creator
    Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak
  • Show Website
    Meet the Mess

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