Hot Mess Hot Takes

Jen Katz

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TV & Film
Weekly

Hi, I'm Jen Katz and I have thoughts. Welcome Hot Mess Hot Takes, my new podcast where I give my hot takes on pretty much everything from pop culture, to movies, shows, fandom, books, and anything in between. Sometimes I'm going deep with thoughtful analyses of my favorite properties, and other times, I'm just chatting about whatever topic I'm excited about that week. There will be opinions. There will be tangents. There will be hot takes.

2d ago

VisionQuest Season 1 Finale!

"Family is forever." Jen & Tony are back and beyond excited to discuss the season finale of 'VisionQuest'! They discuss the poignent depictions of grief, found family, how pathetic Virgil Horton is, smashing Ultron, the Billy/Tommy reunion, and THE TOTALLY CASUAL POST CREDITS SCENES. Follow Jen and Hot Mess Hot Takes Instagram-@jennnkatz⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HotMessHotTakes⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-@hotmesshottakes Tiktok-@hotmesshottakes Follow Tony! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/djtonuk⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-@allbronzenobrains Spotify-@allbronzenobrains
Nov 6

VisonQuest Episode 7!

“You have placed me on a pedestal so impossibly high and not to honor me, but to spare yourself the effort of the climb." Jen & Tony are back to give their instant reactions to the penultimate episode of VisionQuest! They discuss the Client reveal, grief as a Westview trilogy motif, Jocasta's love of birds, and how they're now #teamPaladin. Follow the Pod! ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HotMessHotTakes⁠⁠ Instagram-@hotmesshottakes Tiktok-@hotmesshottakes Follow Tony! ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/djtonuk⁠⁠ Instagram-@allbronzenobrains Spotify-@allbronzenobrains
Oct 30

VisionQuest 5&6!

"All I ever wanted to do was help college students write their term papers." This week Jen & Tony break down episodes 5&6 of VisionQuest, Firewall and Deadlock! They're getting into Synthezoid Blackbox theatre, how much they love Lisa, concerns about Tommy's exposure to microplastics, and tackle the age old question of can robots get it on? Follow the Pod! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HotMessHotTakes⁠ Instagram-@hotmesshottakes Tiktok-@hotmesshottakes Follow Tony! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/djtonuk⁠ Instagram-@allbronzenobrains Spotify-@allbronzenobrains
Oct 27

Be Still My Unbeating Heart+Interview with Josh Winning!

In this first edition of Hot Mess Hot Reads, Jen discusses her Spooky Season book pick, Be Still My Unbeating Heart! Plus, she sits down with author Josh Winning to talk all things vampires, 80s and 90s supremacy, and all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Follow the Pod YoutubeInstagram-@hotmesshottakesTiktok-@hotmesshottakesThreads-@hottmesshottakes Follow Josh Winning Instagram-@joshuawinningAuthor Website
Oct 22

VisionQuest 3-4!

The Power of Code Compels You! On this episode of Hot Mess, Hot Takes, Jen and Tony dive into episodes 3 and 4 of VisionQuest! They're breaking down the complicated hex math behind Tommy's soul essence, Ultron's absolutely iconic one-liners, and how the MCU is finally exploring what happens to everyday people after the superheroes finish saving the world. Plus, there's a new brand new bombshell entering the (Vision) Villa! Follow the Pod! Youtube.com/@hotmesshottakes Instagram-@hotmesshottakes TikTok-@hotmesshottakes Follow Tony Youtube.com/@allbronzenobrains Instagram-@allbronzenobrains Spotify-@allbronzenobrains
Oct 15

VisionQuest 1-2!

“Like father, like son.” The MCU is getting weird again, and naturally, we have THOUGHTS. On this episode of Hot Mess, Hot Takes, Jen is joined by very special guest Tony Webster to break down the first two episodes of Marvel's VisionQuest! From what we loved and the characters we're already obsessing over (Tommy), to our theories about where the series is headed, we're diving into whatever AI chaos the MCU has in store. And, of course, we tackle the most pressing question of all: When exactly did Ultron get so caked up?! Follow the Pod! Spotify-@hotmesshottakes Youtube-@hotmesshottakes Instagram-@hotmesshottakes TikTok-@hotmesshottakes Follow Tony! Youtube-All Bronze No Brains Spotify-All Bronze No Brains Instagram-All Bronze No Brains
Oct 13

Hot Mess Hot Takes: Avengers Endgame Encore!

Avengers, assemble! We are getting closer and closer to Doomsday, and naturally, Jen has THOUGHTS. In this episode of Hot Mess, Hot Takes, Jen is breaking down Avengers: Endgame Encore—what works, what doesn't, the moments that hit hardest, and whether Marvel can still capture the magic that made us fall in love with the MCU in the first place. From iconic characters and emotional payoffs to questionable creative decisions and plenty of nerdy tangents, she's getting into all of it. Follow the Pod! Subscribe to Hot Mess Hot Takes on ⁠Youtube.com/hotmesshottakes ⁠Instagram @hotmesshottakes Tiktok @hotmesshottakes
Oct 1

Hot Mess Hot Takes: The Mummy 4!

Hold on to your sarcophagi, the fourth installment in The Mummy franchise is officially filming and I HAVE THOUGHTS! In this episode of Hot Mess Hot Takes, I'll be discussing the beloved franchise, what makes them work (looking at you, international treasure Brendan Fraser) what we know about the upcoming film, as well as wild theories regarding its plot. I won't be putting on any magical bracelets or reading from the Book of the Dead. Follow the Pod! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HotMessHotTakes⁠ Instagram @hotmesshottakes TikTok @hotmesshottakes Threads @hotmesshottakes
Sep 26

Hot Takes on The Love Hypothesis!

The Love Hypothesis has officially made the jump from BookTok phenomenon to movie adaptation and I have thoughts. In this episode of Hot Mess, Hot Takes, I’m breaking down The Love Hypothesis film: what worked, what didn’t, the changes from Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, and whether the movie managed to capture the awkward, nerdy, slow-burn charm that made so many readers fall in love with the book in the first place. We’re talking casting, favorite moments, adaptation choices, romance tropes, and—because this is me—probably overthinking things that absolutely did not need to be overthought. Follow the Pod! Youtube.com/hotmesshottakes Instagram-@hotmesshottakes Tiktok-@hotmesshottakes
Sep 14

Hot Takes on HotD!

HBO's House of the Dragon has made some pretty major changes from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. While some of them I absolutely love, others have left me with more than a few questions. In this episode of Hot Mess, Hot Takes, I’m breaking down my favorite and least favorite adaptation choices from the first three seasons of House of the Dragon ! Subscribe to Hot Mess Hot Takes on Youtube @hotmesshottakes. Instagram @hotmesshottakes Tiktok @hotmesshottakes
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Welcome to Hot Mess Hot Takes!

Hi, I'm Jen Katz and I have thoughts. Welcome Hot Mess Hot Takes, my new podcast where I give my hot takes on pretty much everything from pop culture, to movies, shows, fandom, books, and anything in between. Sometimes I'll going deep with thoughtful analyses of my favorite properties and other times, we’re just chatting about whatever pop-culture I’m excited about that week. There will be opinions. There will be tangents. There will be hot takes.

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Welcome to Hot Mess Hot Takes!

Hi, I'm Jen Katz and I have thoughts. Welcome Hot Mess Hot Takes, my new podcast where I give my hot takes on pretty much everything from pop culture, to movies, shows, fandom, books, and anything in between. Sometimes I'll going deep with thoughtful analyses of my favorite properties and other times, we’re just chatting about whatever pop-culture I’m excited about that week. There will be opinions. There will be tangents. There will be hot takes.

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Hi, I'm Jen Katz and I have thoughts. Welcome Hot Mess Hot Takes, my new podcast where I give my hot takes on pretty much everything from pop culture, to movies, shows, fandom, books, and anything in between. Sometimes I'm going deep with thoughtful analyses of my favorite properties, and other times, I'm just chatting about whatever topic I'm excited about that week. There will be opinions. There will be tangents. There will be hot takes.

Creator

Jen Katz
Years Active

2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Jen Katz
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