MESS with Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin
Two comedians and a guest unpack the "mess" of life, from pop culture to personal hygiene, with loud, overlapping laughter.
A freewheeling three-way comedy chat where two best friends and a guest use the concept of "mess" as a jumping-off point to discuss everything from bad dates and airport security to celebrity gossip and questionable hygiene. It's less of a structured interview and more of an invitation to listen in on a hilarious, unfiltered conversation filled with inside jokes, spontaneous musical interludes, and infectious laughter.
“The show's strength is the palpable chemistry between Washington and Faustin, whose loud, infectious, and often overlapping laughter creates a chaotic and joyful energy. Their use of "mess" as a universal framework allows them to pivot from the profound to the profane seamlessly.”
Who hosts this show
Comedians Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin return to the podcast world with MESS, a weekly show where they dive into the messy side of life, pop culture, and listener-submitted dilemmas. Joined by a guest (usually another comedian or creator), they turn personal anecdotes and social commentary into a rapid-fire, hilarious conversation for the iHeartPodcast and Big Money Players networks.
Credentials & credits
- Sydnee Washington: Stand-up comedian, Actress, Writer
- Sydnee Washington: Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Bridesman'
- Sydnee Washington: Writers Guild of America Award winner for 'Inside Amy Schumer'
- Sydnee Washington: Just for Laughs New Face
- Marie Faustin: Stand-up comedian, Actress
- Marie Faustin: Just For Laughs New Face
Other ventures
- Sydnee Washington: Co-host of 'The Unofficial Expert' podcast
- Sydnee Washington: Host of 'Hobby Hunter' podcast
- Sydnee Washington: 'Syd Can Cook' Instagram Live series
- Marie Faustin: Co-host of 'The Unofficial Expert' podcast
- Marie Faustin: Co-host of 'Peak 2000s' podcast
- Marie Faustin: Host of 'Why Are You Single?' dating game show
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Sydnee’s origin story ?? 🦎🤰 #mess #podcast #placenta #gracejonesJun 25, 2026 · 1 min
- 022 Genders, 5 Senses w/ Laci MosleyJun 25, 2026 · 1h 17m
- 03Sydnee thinks the maker of this mess doesn’t want to be married anymoreJun 24, 2026 · 2 min
- 04MESSties, how do we feel about Sydnee's flossing etiquette? 🤔Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min
- 05Drew Afualo on MESS, defending all the marginalized communities 🫂Jun 22, 2026 · 3 min
- 06Naturally Essenced w/ Drew AfualoJun 18, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 07Busted Gall w/ Zainab JohnsonJun 11, 2026 · 1h 17m
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Busted Gall w/ Zainab Johnson
Features a now-infamous story where Sydnee Washington ate a piece of food that came out while she was flossing on a FaceTime call with the guest.
- 022 Genders, 5 Senses w/ Laci Mosley
Guest Laci Mosley recounts a chaotic story about a racist Airbnb host who crashed her party with a clicker to count guests.
- 03Naturally Essenced w/ Drew Afualo
The hosts and guest Drew Afualo have a long, hilarious discussion about the producer's perfect pronunciation of her Samoan last name.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a conversational chat, not a formal interview. The hosts, Sydnee and Marie, bring guests into their established, high-energy dynamic, treating them like a third co-host for the episode. They don't ask a standard set of questions; instead, they introduce a topic or ask the guest for their "mess" to kick off a free-flowing discussion. Probing happens through shared laughter, playful teasing, and building on each other's anecdotes rather than direct follow-ups. The goal is collaborative comedy, not information extraction, with the guest seamlessly integrated into the show's signature banter and segments.
A two-host (Sydnee Washington, Marie Faustin) conversational comedy show, almost always featuring a guest. The format is loose, with conversations flowing organically from personal stories to pop culture topics and a recurring segment where they read and advise on a listener's "mess." Spontaneous, improvised jingles are a frequent occurrence.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
2- Q.01
“Do you have any mess for us? What's yours?”
This is the show's central framing device, used to invite the guest to share a personal story or a hot take to kick off the conversation.
- Q.02
“Any thoughts on what we've said so far?”
A way to bring the guest back into the conversation after the hosts have gone on a tangent.
advice
1- Q.01
“Do you have any advice for the girlies trying to be unapologetically themselves?”
Asked towards the end, this question seeks actionable advice for their predominantly female audience.
mindset
2- Q.01
“Would you consider yourself pretty content with where you are?”
A rare moment of sincerity, probing the guest's mindset on career and personal fulfillment.
- Q.02
“If you were to go tomorrow, would you feel you did what you were supposed to do?”
A deeper follow-up on contentment, this question explores the guest's sense of purpose.
future
1- Q.01
“Can you let everyone know where to find you and what you have coming up?”
A standard closing question allowing the guest to promote their projects.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Are you saying [X] and [Y] are on the same level?”
Used during debates to clarify and often heighten a controversial or humorous comparison.
Signature segments
- · Referring to situations as 'mess' or 'messy'
- · Reading and giving advice on a listener-submitted 'mess'
- · Spontaneously breaking into song/jingles
- · Loud, overlapping laughter
- · Debating the definition of a 'legend'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Fellow comedians (Laci Mosley, Zainab Johnson), popular content creators (Drew Afualo), and friends who can match their high-energy, comedic, and often chaotic conversational style.
- Laci Mosleyon 2 Genders, 5 Senses w/ Laci Mosley
- Drew Afualoon Naturally Essenced w/ Drew Afualo
- Zainab Johnsonon Busted Gall w/ Zainab Johnson
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is part of the iHeartPodcasts and Black Effect Podcast Network, suggesting a focus on brands targeting a large, culturally engaged audience interested in comedy and pop culture.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by comedians Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational comedy podcast. Each week, Sydnee and Marie are joined by a guest to discuss 'messy' situations, pop culture, and personal stories. They also read and give advice on listener-submitted dilemmas.
- Is this an interview show?
- Not in a traditional sense. It's a three-way comedic conversation where the guest is integrated into the hosts' existing dynamic, rather than a structured Q&A.
- How can I submit my 'mess'?
- The show's description provides an email ([email — gated]) and a phone number [phone — gated]) for listener submissions.
- Is this the hosts' first podcast together?
- No, Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin previously co-hosted the popular podcast 'The Unofficial Expert'.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- MESS is available on YouTube, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [04]Sydnee Washington - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]The Unofficial Expert with Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin | Forever Dog Podcast Networkforeverdogpodcasts.com
- [06]Marie Faustin Biographyallamericanspeakers.com
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