Meet the Mess

Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak
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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

  1. 6d ago

    50+ Things to Read & Watch with Beth & Paige Harbison (So Many Books, Not Enough Time)

    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, Jen and Karyn are joined by mother-daughter duo Beth Harbison and Paige Harbison—celebrated authors, hosts of the Nameless Best Friends podcast, and two women they could have happily talked to all day. (And they almost did.) Beth and Paige join for a lively, lengthy, and wildly entertaining conversation about books, movies, writing, pop culture, and pretty much everything in between. Paige shares all about her new novel, Destination Funeral, everyone shares their best summer reading recommendations, and somehow the conversation turns into a rundown of more than 50 books and tv shows. Consider your summer reading (and watching) list handled. But first, there’s the mess: Trump reportedly abandons staffers and journalists on a plane targeted by Iran, the shocking death of Hayden Panettiere, and more from another completely normal week in the news. 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

  2. Aug 11

    Jen's Book of Summer, Trump's New Hair, Zuckerberg’s Yacht, Perez Hilton, Zendaya, Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s Wedding, 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 announces her book of summer! Plus, have you seen The Odyssey? Spiderman? Why is Zendaya so beautiful?! Also in the news: Trump gets a new hairdo (and threatens Greenland again), Mark Zuckerberg’s mega-yacht failed to respond to a distress signal from a small boat, and the July jobs report landed and it’s not great. Plus: Taylor Farms has another recall, Perez Hilton has a mental break on TikTok, Motown legend Martha Reeves sings the national anthem, and model Gabbriette shares photos from her wedding to Matty Healy. Finally, are you an old person? Take the quiz with Jen and Karyn! 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

  3. Jul 28

    Trump Targets Kaitlan Collins, Mitch McConnell's New Pic, Airplane Preachers, Jake Johnson, AnnaLynne McCord, 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 second photo of Mitch McConnell to surface, Trump's unfunny White House Correspondents' Dinner speech (including his attack on CNN's Kaitlan Collins), and how evangelists preaching to trapped audiences on flights. Also this week: burned-out singles are using spreadsheet to tell them who date, industries that could be on the verge of collapse — and is actress AnnaLynne McCord crowdfunding her wedding? Plus, Johnny Knoxville is getting hotter with age, Jake Johnson is bringing pickleball to the big screen, and Purple Rain is headed to Broadway. 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

  4. Jul 21

    Mitch McConnell, Boosie, the Tate Brothers, the End of the World Cup, the truth about Steel Magnolias, 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, Karyn and Jen want to know if Mitch McConnell is still alive. Plus, rapper Boosie BadAzz wants a refund from Donald Trump, Taylor Farms makes a visit to the White House and is now suddenly off the hook for the cyclospora outbreak, and the Tate brothers finally get arrested. Also this week, the FIFA World Cup wraps up, Finland introduces pink grocery baskets to help singles find love while shopping, and Gen Z has discovered the latest place to watch reality TV: movie theaters. Also in the news, the rise of fake online shopping "dopamine sites" designed to satisfy your urge to browse without spending money, a cautionary tale about inviting strangers into your home, and the teenager who struck it rich after discovering a Wilt Chamberlain jacket at a thrift store. 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

  5. Jul 12

    America's Diarrhea Outbreak, Erling Haaland, Taylor Swift's Wedding Dress, Influencer Lawsuits, 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! Before we begin, Senator Lindsey Graham died last night, and we won’t be giving sympathies. Instead, we'll save our thoughts on his legacy for next week’s podcast. Now, let’s continue! This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn weigh in on the explosive diarrhea that’s sweeping America. Then, in a seamless transition from one bathroom topic to another, they discuss Trump flying his 💩 back to the U.S. from Turkey. Also this week: Iran reportedly calls for Trump to be removed, everyone wonders whether Mitch McConnell is still alive, and the duo responsible for discovering Graham Platner finally speaks (unfortunately). Meanwhile, influencer trademark wars heat up as lawsuits erupt over “Hot Girl Walk” and “Hot Girls Read.” And, speaking of reading, the end of it is near according to The Atlantic. World Cup fever continues as the internet falls in love with Erling Haaland, and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island prove themselves to be garbage people with a fondness for homophobic memes. Plus, Jen and Karyn break down an unhinged New York Times wedding announcement. Finally, Jen is deeply offended that she still doesn’t know what Taylor Swift’s wedding dress looked like, and even more outraged that Taylor and Travis reportedly got a new dog without telling her. (KARYN AGREES WITH THIS LAST ONE — HOW DARE THEY KEEP THIS FROM US?!) 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

    America's Diarrhea Outbreak, Erling Haaland, Taylor Swift's Wedding Dress, Influencer Lawsuits, and More!

  6. Jul 2

    Love Island as Explained by Experts, Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors -- Plus, a Tiny Kitten!

    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 discussion! Plus, are Taylor and Travis getting married this weekend? And, World Cup fans love America! Also, John Cena and Pete Davidson discuss Make-a-Wish! And, where are the men of Dream Phone board game? (And what is the Dream Phone board game?!) Here’s a poll related to this week’s discussion: 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

  7. Jun 16

    Hunter Biden Goes Viral, Gwyneth Paltrow Sparks Backlash, Tipping Fatigue, the Hottest Shows of Summer, 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’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 tipping debate: How much is too much and when is it not necessary?! Plus, the etiquette of becoming friends with a friend’s friend, 33 side quests guaranteed to make life a little more interesting, and a brand new segment—Questions from a Lesbian! 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

  8. Jun 2

    Summer Reading List, Pattie Gonia Lawsuit, Forgotten Celebrity Couples, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Secret to Happiness, 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 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 deal. In entertainment news, the story of Mackenzie Shirilla's deadly crash is detailed in the documentary The Crash. And Jen and Karyn have a new reality TV obsession they absolutely cannot shut up about: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Also making headlines this week, Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulls promotions for female and Black Navy officers, Senate hopeful Graham Platner deals with texts from his past, and Kevin O'Leary wants to build an AI data center in Utah twice the size of Manhattan. 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

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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
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak
  • Show Website
    Meet the Mess

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