The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Go behind the scenes of Apartment 4D with the crew who called it home for seven incredible seasons. Each week, real-life friends Hannah Simone (Cece) and Lamorne Morris (Winston Bishop) rewatch their Emmy-nominated series, New Girl, and reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes escapades. Join them as they go bear hunting for every grizzly hidden in the background. Speaking of besties - they're inviting all of the loft's favorite guest stars, writers, and directors to share their adventures on set.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

Go behind the scenes of Apartment 4D with the crew who called it home for seven incredible seasons. Each week, real-life friends Hannah Simone (Cece) and Lamorne Morris (Winston Bishop) rewatch their Emmy-nominated series, New Girl, and reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes escapades. Join them as they go bear hunting for every grizzly hidden in the background. Speaking of besties - they're inviting all of the loft's favorite guest stars, writers, and directors to share their adventures on set.

Language:

English

Episodes

We Need More Wicked and a Nap

7/10/2025

We're still in a Wicked set of mind. A Chicago listener tells us how Jake Johnson's friend's band's posters appearing in New Girl impacted their wedding. Plus, how do you deal with sleep deprivation after 16 hours on set? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:33

Interview with Brenda Song

7/8/2025

Loft meeting! We finally got Brenda Song to sit down with Lamorne. Together, they unpacked her thirty-year entertainment career, how she transitioned from child actor to bona fide superstar, and how she became Daisy on New Girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:25

A Conversation with Justin Long

7/3/2025

Ahead of his first appearance on New Girl, we're joined by actor, writer, and director Justin Long. He recounts his time on the set, his friendship with the hosts, and tells us a bit about his upcoming projects. As always, we take a stroll to the back of Nick's Closet, to unearth Justin's favorite memory of his time on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:03

Loft Meeting: Kicking Jake Johnson for Therapeutic Release

6/26/2025

LOFT MEETING! We're calling a loft meeting. Today's agenda includes how to release stress on set, dramatic recreation of real-life moments, and serenading you with some karaoke classics. If you want to ask us a question, email us at themessaroundpod@gmail.com. You can find our merch at www.themessaroundpod.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:39

Seth Yanklewitz: The Man Who Cast New Girl Pt. 2

6/24/2025

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:40

Seth Yanklewitz: The Man Who Cast New Girl

6/19/2025

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.

Duration:00:26:57

410: Girl Fight

6/17/2025

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.

Duration:00:41:20

Max Winkler - Architect of the Kiss!

6/12/2025

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.

Duration:00:37:34

409: Thanksgiving IV

6/10/2025

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.

Duration:00:48:45

Lamorne Answers Your Letters

6/5/2025

Welcome back to our show! The women are at work, which means Winnie the Bish is taking over the microphone to answer the fan letters and questions. Is Theodore K. Mulligans connected to Schitt's Creek? What is Aly short for? And what's going on with the alien sex mural in Winston's room? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:24

408: Teachers

6/3/2025

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.

Duration:00:41:05

Teachers Are Doing What After School?

5/29/2025

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.

Duration:00:09:52

407: Goldmine

5/27/2025

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.

Duration:00:49:33

Officer Deb of DARE

5/22/2025

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.

Duration:00:14:05

406: Background Check

5/20/2025

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 themessaroundpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:04

A Conversation with Justin Long

5/15/2025

Duration:01:13:03

Rerun: Elaine's Big Day with Zooey Deschanel

5/13/2025

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.

Duration:00:59:11

For Reunion, Call Liz. For Cat Names, Call Hannah.

5/8/2025

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.

Duration:00:14:49

405: Landline

5/6/2025

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.

Duration:00:38:39

New Girl Cocktail Specials + a Bridgerton-Style Plea for the Bear Hunt's Weekly Return

5/1/2025

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.

Duration:00:24:14