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The Review of Mess

Jessica DeFino
Beauty Products
Beauty Standards
Pop Culture
Male Beauty Standards
Blake Lively
Celebrity Culture
Personal Grooming
Social Media
Fashion
Kim Kardashian
Taylor Swift
Local Eateries
Kardashians
Ryan Reynolds
Domestic Violence
Kendrick Lamar
Jennifer Lopez
Anti-Aging
Deuxmoi
Hollywood

The Review of Mess 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 The Review of Beauty, 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 celebrit... more

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

Today we’re talking about: Skims’ dystopian skull shapewear [3:50], Alic... more

We’re back with another episode of The Review of Mess: a podcast collaboration between The Review of Beauty (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: Our new book club!, period blood as ... more

We’re back with another episode of The Review of Mess: a podcast collaboration between The Review of Beauty (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick).

Today we’re talking about: Our first impressions of the Carolin... more

We’re back with another episode of The Review of Mess: a podcast collaboration between The Review of Beauty (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick). For this installment we invited Mikala Jamison, writer of the ne... more

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Recent Guests

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Josh Gondelman
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Episode: Bon Iver's Tinned Fish with Josh Gondelman
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Liz Goldwyn
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Mackenzie Thomas
Writer and newsletter creator known for her humor and critical take on pop culture.
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Episode: Sloped Walls At The Prada Store With Mackenzie Thomas

Hosts

Jessica DeFino
Co-host contributing critical and humorous insights on beauty culture. Known for being a writer of the newsletter The Review of Beauty.
Emily Kirkpatrick
Co-host known for her sharp commentary on celebrity fashion. Creator of the newsletter I <3 Mess.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Great show but sound needs improvement!

    I don’t know how to fix it aside from hiring a sound engineer or maybe listening to other pods, but I do know if you could figure it out, you’d have a stellar show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PureSaraSue
    United States3 months ago
  • Fascinating

    An absolute must listen, can’t get enough of this. Funny, disturbing, enlightening and deeply thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonadon
    Canada3 months ago
  • Perfection

    This podcast is truly at the centre of my Venn diagram of interests, two incredibly knowledgable and funny broads deep-diving into fashion and beauty through the lens of pop-culture/theory. I am amongst my people, definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isabella x
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Five Stars Only

    The podcast I absolutely cannot miss. So humorous and insightful….

    takes on culture that you’ve never considered, but wish you had. Charming, wise, articulate & thought provoking. Best of the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plumeria2024
    United States4 months ago
  • best podcast ever

    the best podcast ever literally look forward to it always

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    honeygarrett
    Australia5 months ago

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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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A critical examination of pop culture and beauty standards characterizes each episode, where the hosts explore a range of lighthearted yet incisive topics related to celebrities, fashion, and societal beauty norms. Conversations often intertwine humorous anecdotes with serious commentary on current trends, examining issues like the absurdity of celebrity culture, beauty expectations, and marketing practices in the beauty industry. The unique approach brings together commentary on the entertainment world while calling attention to larger societal concerns.

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The Review of Mess launched a year ago and published 20 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 The Review of Mess 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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