
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Fashion & BeautyArtsEntertainment NewsNews | |||

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 next Lowbrow Book Club read [4:00], Marie Claire Au... 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: A new pink tint for your nipples [0:50], the delightful... 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 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
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Thought-provoking, insightful and always fun!
I’ve started to realise my peri-menopausal brain can’t cope so well when you interrupt each and speak over each other. I know it’s because you’re excited to talk to each other which I love but I’m struggling to follow when you do this :-(
I adore this show and what both of these fantastic critics have to share, but Emily constantly talking over Jessica drives me batty! Please let each other speak- the interruption and crosstalk makes the otherwise fantastic content difficult to listen to.
Also, I wish you named the pod Flesh Mess. ^_^
want to love this buttt i absolutely can’t stand interrupters if you can let each other finish sentences im all in
My favorite podcast! Emily and Jessica are hilarious and smart, and I am always excited when I see they dropped a new monthly episode. One critique is that the audio could be improved and can lead to a frustrating listening experience, but don’t let it deter you! They are the real deal and I look forward to anything they put out.
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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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