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Mess World

Jessica DeFino
Beauty Standards
Kim Kardashian
Pop Culture
Fashion Trends
Beauty Products
Celebrity Culture
Male Beauty Standards
Blake Lively
Fashion
Taylor Swift
Beauty Industry
Plastic Surgery
Personal Grooming
American Eagle
Eugenics
Consumerism
Social Media
Anti-Aging
Beauty Culture
Influencer Marketing

Mess World is a podcast by Jessica DeFino and Emily Kirkpatrick that takes a critical look at the dregs of pop culture. Jessica is the writer behind FLESH WORLD, which has been called the newsletter “the beauty industry fears,” and Emily is the creator of I <3 Mess, a weekly roundup of the best of the worst celebrity fashion. Together, they dissect the biggest and dumbest celebrity happenings ever... more

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We’re back with a new episode of Mess World, a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: The Jeff Koons-ian packaging of the new Marc Jacobs Bea... more

We’re back with a new episode of Mess World, a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: April Fool’s Day beauty products and the death of parod... more

We’re back with a new episode of Mess World, a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: The Listerine Strip beauty boom [8:50]; poultry inspira... more

We’re back with a new episode of Mess World, a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: Carrot-and-saddle-leather perfume to make you smell lik... more

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Hosts

Jessica DeFino
Host of Mess World; writer behind Flesh World; has contributed to The Review of Mess and related outlets; frequently critiques beauty industry culture.
Emily Kirkpatrick
Co-host of Mess World; host and writer for I Heart Mess; frequently contributes to The Review of Mess; known for sharp pop culture analysis from a fashion/beauty lens.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 338 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    Jessica and Emily I’m constantly wowed by your commentary and listening to you both it feels like we’re having a conversation together 😊

    Btw I just looked up renuva and the med spa by me says that they don’t do the fat injections in the butt only the breasts, such a shame because I would’ve loved a renuva bbl 😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Callie-Addison
    United States2 months ago
  • Makes me less dumb

    This podcast makes me feel smarter and gives me good ammunition for when my friends get sucked into the beauty industry industrial complex. My desperate plea: turn up Emily’s mic! She has a tendency to move her mouth away from it and I can’t hear 1/4 of what she’s saying! 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kedgington
    United States3 months ago
  • Audio Quality Change - Please go back to your original set up!

    I’m a really long time listener and I find that I can no longer listen to the show because there’s been a recent change in audio quality. I’m unfortunately afflicted by a condition called misophonia where certain sounds are just not tolerable for me to hear. This podcast used to be one of the very few that I could listen to because the recording quality never picked up on any vocal static. I love the topic of the podcast and I love hearing what Emily and Jessica have to say, but with the recent ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Misophonia woes
    United States3 months ago
  • I heart mess world

    Sassy, smart, stupendous! Scraping back at the veneer of material culture and saying what most women won’t say! valuable listening time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caitie.did
    Australia3 months ago
  • Fantastic

    They know what they are talking about AND it’s fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zizekess
    Germany4 months ago

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Fans appreciate authenticity and the lack of ads.
The host dynamic between Jessica and Emily is frequently highlighted as engaging.
Thoughtful, feminist pop culture analysis keeps audiences coming back.
Some listeners want better audio quality and fewer distractions.
Listeners praise sharp, insightful takedowns of beauty culture.

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David Cronenberg For The Girlies
Q: Can you tell listeners who haven't seen the film yet about the general plot of The Ugly Stepsister?
The plot revolves around Cinderella's stepsister and why she cuts off her toes to try to fit the shoe, exploring themes of beauty and body horror.
Bon Iver's Tinned Fish with Josh Gondelman
Q: Where do you personally or conceptually think of the line between something that feels kind of like helpful maintenance of your human body versus stuff that's like buying into dewy donut?
Josh prompts a rich discussion on the necessity and absurdity of beauty routines for men, encouraging introspection on the matter.

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Mess World offers sharp, feminist critique of fashion, beauty, and celebrity culture, blending humor with biting social analysis. Episodes cover industry power dynamics, wellness and cosmetic trends, and the economics of looks-maxing, often weaving in personal anecdotes and broader cultural context. Noteworthy are their willingness to critique the industry from within, the strong host dynamic, and a consistent focus on how pop culture operates as labor, branding, and ideology. Potential listeners will appreciate the unfiltered perspective, multidisciplinary references, and the show's ability to challenge mainstream fashion and beauty narratives without paid promotions.

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1. Nymphet Alumni
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3. Culture Study Podcast
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Mess World launched 2 years ago and published 29 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Mess World include:

1. Mikala Jamison
2. Ochuko Akpovbovbo
3. Emilie Blichfeldt
4. Josh Gondelman
5. Inae Oh
6. Liz Goldwyn
7. Mackenzie Thomas

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