Life's a mess and so are we. Jessie Chau and Mary Nguyen aren't here to sugarcoat it - they're here to talk work fails, love dramas, life lessons, and growing up Asian-Australian in a world that doesn't always get it. Messie Minds is real, hilarious and just a little bit chaotic. For anyone figuring out adulthood one messy story at a time, or if you're just after some friends to bounce off, we have new episodes every Wednesday!
Disclaimer: In this episode, we mentioned that Gavin Casalegno’s wife’s name is Isabel. During post-production, we realised this was incorrect — Gavin Casalegno is married to Cheynne King. Our reference was intended to note that she shares some physical similarities with the character Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty.
This week on Messie Minds, Jessie and Mez are officially spiralling — over The Summer I Turned Pretty, Becca Bloom’s wedding, and the wildest internet rabbit hole we’ve gone down in a while: the suspected murder of Celeste’s body in D4vd’s “Tesla.”
From Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah (yes, we’re still fighting about it) to dissecting influencer wedding aesthetics and full-blown crime sleuthing, this episode has everything: romance, delusion, and a dash of detective energy.
We’re talking about what it means to crash out — when pop culture, emotions, and overthinking collide into one messy meltdown. So grab your matcha, get comfy, and let’s unpack the chaos together.
Because if we’re going down this spiral, we’re doing it pretty. 💅
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61QeYOizWmiGi2Brp1lTys?fbclid=IwAR0SJ_BJQy1wFNb_aExZwvjeNtayuBU5IXsJDIftBuug6aDbfLCEvY0hv2k) - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience! (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛 (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds (https://linktr.ee/messieminds)
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
7 Oct 2025
E106. Behind the Seams with Hanh Le 🧵🪡
This week on Messie Minds, we sit down with Hanh Le — creative director, designer, and self-proclaimed “jean maker’s daughter” behind Melbourne’s cult denim label, Denimsmith.
From growing up in a family factory filled with sewing machines, to carrying her father’s vision into a new era of sustainable, locally made fashion — Hanh shares the personal stories, challenges, and inspirations stitched into every pair of jeans.
We talk family legacy, the future of Australian fashion, and why ethical manufacturing matters. 👖
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a great pair of jeans (and where the industry could be headed next), this is your episode.
CONNECT WITH DENIMSMITH
Website (https://denimsmith.com.au/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Denimsmith_EastBrunswick)
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61QeYOizWmiGi2Brp1lTys?fbclid=IwAR0SJ_BJQy1wFNb_aExZwvjeNtayuBU5IXsJDIftBuug6aDbfLCEvY0hv2k) - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience! (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛 (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds (https://linktr.ee/messieminds)
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
30 Sept 2025
E105. The Guilt Trip We Never Asked For 🥹
In this episode, Jessie and Mary open up about filial piety and how it’s impacted their own lives. From childhood expectations to adult responsibilities, they share personal stories about the weight of “respect” that often feels more like a lifelong duty.
They explore how filial piety has evolved—shifting from unquestioned obedience in past generations to a more complicated mix of gratitude, guilt, and boundary-setting today. What does respect look like in modern Asian families? And how do you honour your parents without losing yourself?
If you’ve ever felt torn between living for your family and living for yourself, this conversation will hit close to home.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61QeYOizWmiGi2Brp1lTys?fbclid=IwAR0SJ_BJQy1wFNb_aExZwvjeNtayuBU5IXsJDIftBuug6aDbfLCEvY0hv2k) - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience! (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛 (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/153215108)
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds (https://linktr.ee/messieminds)
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
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Ally Kelly
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