The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne

We thought it might be merry & noggy & gingerbread-y to revisit our previous New Girl-mas episodes this month! So this week we take a peek back at our "Welcome to Our Show" era recap of season 2, episode 11 "Santa." North Pole playa 4 life! (different episode quote, but relevant). Next week we'll be back with a little new bonus something something for ya. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

This whole episode is kind of like a walk of shame, of sorts. Everyone's looped outta their minds. Metaphorical stumbling in heels. Hair looks great. Could use more singing about woodland creatures. Fond memories of Josh Gad and Jeremy Long appear like sugarplum fairies. Wait, am I looped, too?? Aren't we all??Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!And nowww we're on Patreon too.This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Hey gorgeous babes! We thought it would be fun & festive to revisit our original recaps of holiday episodes this month. So for the next two Fridays we'll bump those up to the top of the pile. Then on the third Friday?? A little something extra for ya! This recap of 109: The 23rd features the one & only Zooey Deschanel and was recorded during our 'Welcome To Our Show' era. Quite the throwback!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Attention all Jar Men and Smushers: arachnophobia is no laughing matter. Except - well - see, there's a real classic mess around in this podcast episode that makes even the arachnophobe writing this paragraph cackle. Also arachnophobia is a laughing matter when it involves Schmidt, of course. So the original statement is true, but there are loopholes. Such is life! God this is such a good episode (New Girl 417 AND the pod). Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The entire New Girl gang goes to Oregon for Jess's Dad's wedding, etc etc etc yes we DO talk about that but ALSO more importantly we learn that people who live in Portland "don't use umbrellas" ??? Hardy folks out there. Only need a good, sensible rain coat and a dream. Speaking of dreams, we also talk about Jake Apex, Jordan Catalano and Jamie Lee Curtis!Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

If you're wondering if Lamorne is still sick, YES. And now also Hannah. So, they're both a little bit loopy!! But as a wise man once said, The Crawl is for all. The sniffly-nosed, the brain-fogged and sneezy schnozzed; the puffy-peepered and sleepy keisters. And this is an iconic episode, so there is much to talk about! Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Hannah was SO excited to recap this episode, whilst Lamorne kiiiiiiind of forgot a thing or two about it (life's gonna life, man). Also it's funny how many real-life swuits have been seen in the wild since this episode aired?! Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Bros, Lamornesky is sick and he has major BEEF with crystals. Hannahldino just wants to talk about school field trips in the 90s. The audio is not... at its best. Oh, and Billy Eichner sent us a voice memo!! A lot to process. Feel better soon, Lamorne!!Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Everybody STAY CALM. There's a lot to talk about. Looooots to talk about. Like how this episode features the prestigious debuts of Fawn Moscato AND Aly Nelson. We dive into a mysterious cat food bowl project. We learn the number for Outside Dave's tailor (grab a pen!) Plus, if you listen closely you'll hear a bonus cameo from Lamorne's boi Kyle. You know, Kyle!!Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

We're BACK! YAY! With a Christmas episode?!? Why not! In this New Girliest of plots, the whole gang heads to the airport together because everyone has flights on the same day (which is totally normal of course). Jess gets nervous about Ryan's rich English family. Winston drops classic quotes on 'em. Pervert Santa is there. And so is Billy Eichner! Follow @TheMessAroundPod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Rate The Mess Around on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Hello, Mess Around Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch Podcast!  About the show: Ugly Betty was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center.  Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their lives and ours. With fresh eyes and zero filter, they’re revisiting every messy moment, iconic outfit, and groundbreaking storyline, one episode at a time. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to the show that made being different feel like a superpower. Pull up a chair, there’s room at the table for you! Listen here and subscribe to Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what the show’s legacy reveals about beauty, power, and the culture that cheered it on. Through conversations with dozens of former contestants, producers and crew members, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model explores what happened behind the scenes on one of the most iconic and problematic reality shows of our generation. The series starts off by exploring how ANTM almost didn’t get made. You’ll get the real story behind the show’s most infamous controversies. Then, the models and producers pull back the curtain and talk about how the most outrageous photoshoots and runaways came together. You’ll hear from contestants who say ANTM saved their lives and from those who say it ruined theirs. The contestants also talk about how the body shaming they experienced on the show caused lifelong scars. Finally, we try to answer the question, is Tyra Banks the ultimate reality television villain? Curse of: America’s Next Top Model takes you on an investigative journey to figure out if the so-called curse is real? And if so, what was the toll on the models, and us, the audience? Listen here and subscribe to Curse of: America’s Next Top Model on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

Seth returns for part two of his in-depth conversation with Hannah Simone. This week, they discuss Seth's prolific work in diversifying Hollywood spaces and assembling incredible ensemble casts, like Deli Boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Have you ever wanted to know the origins of New Girl? Did you know Coach used to be a fat Jewish guy? Well wonder no more, Hannah is joined by Seth Yanklewitz, the casting director for New Girl. He auditioned everyone and he's here to breakdown how he put the loft mates together to create our favorite series of all time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

It's about to be a what?! Cece and Jess are fighting, and the entire loft must figure out how to deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Loft meeting! Loft meeting, Babes. We've got the Max Winkler in the house. When he was just starting, he met a comedy wunderkind, Jake Johnson. The two formed a powerful friendship, eventually leading them to Elizabeth Merriwether. The rest, as they say, is history. Max would go on to direct Cooler, where Nick and Jess kiss for the first time. He also directed Tinfinity, a special episode in Hannah's heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Is bangs-giving a super cute idea to help a friend, or too much pressure for a first date. The allergies are raging and it's 6 in the morning, but Hannah and Lamorne are powering through to do the math on how many showers Nick Miller took in three years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

In this episode, everyone's learning. Nick learns to do laundry, Winston masters a ruler, and Jess learns Ryan is her dream man. Lamorne has a distorted view of what a girls' night is, and Hannah doesn't use bleach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

A cat with a bad Italian-accented name, a new name for Bishop, and we learn about how freaky teachers can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Is Oprah in these streets? Do men cry on their penises? Hannah's uncomfortable taking about the girls, and Lamorne remembers Harold AND Kumar appearing on New Girl. Plus, did you know Beson Boone is a fan?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

We got TWO voicenotes from fans and Hannah is in heaven. We learn about how Jess was destined to get ghiardia and the secrets life of Officer Deb DARE officiant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

This is the episode where the loftmates try to make Winston fail his background check! Talk about sabatogue.This is an all-timer for Hannah and Lamorne is contemplating a side business as a preacher for bird funerals. Let us know if you're interested at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Hey, Loft Mates! This is the one where Elaine gets a proposal, Schmidt is forced to choose between the two loves of his life, Nick and Jess almost end things, and Winston pranks too hard. And guess what? We've got the new girl herself, Zooey Deschanel, here to help us break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Hannah's back in the loft, answering questions about reunions, the best improv moments, and the freedom of dance. Plus, she contemplates the best way to name a cat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

In this episode, Coach identifies as the guys who sleeps with everyone, and Nick becomes the loft's secretary and feels more connected to his roommates than ever. Hannah and Lamorne discuss the power of a sexy voice and the appeal of golf courses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Lamorne and Hannah assign drinks to the New Girl characters. Why does the theme song always change lengths? Plus a Bridgerton-style plea for the return of a weekly Bear hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

CECE DIDN'T BELIEVE IN THE MESS AROUND?! Today we're getting macro about a micro... If you've seen the episode you know. Hannah and Lamorne discuss pimples, Lamorne's hotness rating, and the ickafication of Jess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Lamorne's back, and just in time. This is the episode, according to Hannah, where Jake Johnson breaks the most. Should we have dressed up as sponges? We're talking peak physical comedy for a surprise favorite episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Hannah gets a letter from a fan of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice who wonders what a New Girl crossover would look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Hannah learns about a group of friends with "Rivers and Roads" tattoos to honor their forever friendship. Plus, a peer mentor reflects on the power and safety of the loft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Satya, otherwise known as Shivrang, joins Hannah while Lamorne is out on assignment. Together they reminisce about helping their friends juge up their hookup dating profiles, that time Hannah read a scene with Robert De Niro. Plus, what's the best way to make a speedy exit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Hannah and Lamorne answer questions from a gf who threw a New Girl Surprise birthday for her boyfriend, a doctor who's been emotionally wounded, and Celebrity Jeopardy. Plus, a woman with ten male roommates tells us how she converted one of them into a New Girl stan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

New Girl famously featured some pretty epic weddings. Despite today's title, this is not the last one, but it was one of the funniest. Hannah and Lamorne share their favorite memories of working with guest stars Jessica Biel and Reid Scott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Hannah talks about that photo from the Cruise finale was created. Lamorne reads a touching letter on found family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

It's the season three finale, and the memories that stand out the most are not how cold it was and an inappropriate tongue from an extra. Hannah also confronts Lamorne about his lack of faith in the New Girl bear theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

As we near the conclusion of season three, Hannah delivers on her promise to list every bear sighting in these twenty-three episodes. Bear Hunters, unite! (We promise we would never hunt a real bear. Just the ones on TV.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Jess wants to throw a dance for her students, but none of the teachers will volunteer to help. Luckily, the loft mates are here to help capture a saboteur. Lamorne and Hannah discuss the proper name for a mixture of soda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

LOFT MEETING! Well, Lamorne's back on set, so Hannah's running the show solo. But, we've got a voicemail! We love hearing your beautiful voices. This note was made even more special because it's a bout a Cece finding her Jess all the way in Mubai. Plus, did you know there's a New Girl Pop-Up Bar?! We didn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

MAX GREENFIELD IS HERE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! SCHMIDT IS IN THE BUILDING! Okay, now that we've calmed down, we're excited to welcome the final lead cast member to mess around with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Loft Meeting, Lamorne! We're talking about that time Nick Miller dated a college girl, Matthew McConaughey sightings, and the importance of New Girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

This is the episode of Nick and Jess's first break-up. Devastating! But luckily, while they're melting down over building a children's toy, Coach, Schmidt and Winston are outside trying to win Alexandra Daddario's heart. Lamorne shares a story about the time he and Max Greenfield met Magic Johnson's son and Hannah wonders why all the bad boys wield zippo lighters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Hannah tried to be quiet, but your letters are too good. The airhorns are unleashed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This is the epiode where Coach becomes Coach Coach. You remember. Lamorne discusses the one time he had to fire someone, and Hannah questions Cece's choice to date the hot Australian who couldn't legally drink See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Hannah answers more of your letters about which guest stars she would like to work with again, third culture kids, and Faulty Towers on VHS in Saudia Arabia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week, we conclude the Sister Trilogy. Hannah exhtols the joys of solo hotel living, while Lamorne contemplates why he needs to do man things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Y'all had a lot to say about exes. When you break up, can you stay friends? What happens when your new love's ex is still obsessed? What happens when you transition? Can you keep your ex in a new context? Hannah ponders these situations and more in this week's loft meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Hannah and Lamorne continue their breakdown of the Sister trilogy featuring guest star Linda Cardellini. Hannah shares her love of the local car museum, which she visits monthly. Meanwhile, Lamorne wonders why Hannah doesn't trust him when it comes to the pizza baby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Did Schmidt HAVE to hurt the two loveliest women on the planet? What happened first, the real world awkward scene work between Hannah and Dameon, or the written scene between Cece and Coach? Why doesn't anyone acknowledge Jess's singing talent? What happened to the loftmate's sibilings?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Hannah tells us about the time she backed up on the highway and Lamorne worries about....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

How good was Jess at volleyball really? Should your bestie end that friendship with their ex? Plus, Hannah breaks down the typical week of a New Girl shoot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025