Mess World

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All About That Treble

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

Sep 4
1 h 25 min

All Aboard The Glambulance!

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

Aug 7
1 h 40 min

Clear Eyes, Pink Nips, Can't Lose

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

Jul 3
1 h 39 min

Plastic Surgery Poesy

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

Jun 9
2 h 20 min

The Cult of Cuteness

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

May 4
1 h 47 min

The Butt Blush Boom

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

Apr 7
1 h 40 min

Eugenicsmaxxing

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

Mar 4
2 h 00 min

Longevity Erotica

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

Feb 6
1 h 59 min

Mess Is The Moment: Our Trend Forecast For The Year

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

Jan 6
1 h 38 min

Welcome To Placenta University

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

Dec 2 2025
1 h 40 min

Your Neck Is Saggy (Complimentary)

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

Oct 31 2025
1 h 40 min

Simulacra-Mania!

We’re back with a new name and a fresh episode of Mess World (formerly The Review of Mess): a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I

Oct 3 2025
1 h 26 min

Ambient Eugenics

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

Aug 29 2025
1 h 39 min

You Can Never Escape The Labubu

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

Aug 1 2025
1 h 24 min

Should We Take Ugly Women Seriously?

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

Jun 30 2025
1 h 46 min

A Hermeneutic Analysis of Jones Road Beauty

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

Jun 2 2025
1 h 50 min

$33 Non-Toxic Toilet Paper with Ochuko Akpovbovbo

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jessicadefino.substack.com We’re back with another very special paid subscriber only episode of The Review

May 27 2025
5 min

David Cronenberg For The Girlies

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

May 5 2025
1 h 52 min

Bon Iver's Tinned Fish with Josh Gondelman

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jessicadefino.substack.com We’re back with another very special paid subscriber only episode of The Review

Apr 21 2025
7 min

The Truth About Butter Biscuit Blondes

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

Apr 4 2025
1 h 39 min

Chart trend

Position in the Fashion & Beauty chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#38#75JunJulAugSep

all-time peak

days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Mess World ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 15, 2026).

#48 ▲ 1 Fashion & Beauty US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I really love Jessica’s writing and want to love this podcast! Rn it feels pretty undercooked - like two friends you overhear talking to each other at brunch. Sometimes smart but also doesn’t seem to be thought out and not considering the listener (often dives straight into stuff without explaining for those who would not know the context). Has potential but needs more structure, more consideration of audience, and even more thought put into the hot takes. Unless this is meant to be a mainly silly podcast - in which case, okay cool, but then probably needs to then lean fully into that with the description and branding to capture the right audience.

Krista Walsh · Sep 2024

This is the only place I get my culture and celebrity news. Jess and Emily are incredibly knowledgeable and bring so much wit and flavor to the wild world of beauty and fashion. They are a necessary voice in a capitalist industry but are so fun to listen to you won’t even realizing you are learning something new. Can’t wait to hear more!

Don’t shoot the MESSinger · Sep 2024

I think this podcast is starting to find its feet. I prefer the feminist criticism to the celeb gossip. I know you addressed dismissing the celeb gossip in one of the episodes - suggesting that it was key to what you both do. But it’s hard to find feminist critique of pop culture, and easy to find pop culture gossip, so I think it’s best to pick a lane. And the audience of of one isn’t necessarily interested in the other. Keep up the great work!!!

skanskansnoip · Sep 2024

I love the analysis these two bring to subjects that many people consider "unserious"/insignificant. Pop culture can inform us so much about society as a whole and these two have great insights.

jiacomoblack · Sep 2024

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