Rediscovering Messina Media: The Mess in a Pod/Robin “Puck” Goodfellow Interview

As I approached the Mess in a Pod headquarters on the corner of 17th and Ventura, I was surprised to find a quaint and rather unassuming building with what appeared to be almost original architecture. I mean, the style of the building wasn’t all that surprising; we are in majestic Messina, after all. Rather, what struck me as fascinating was the fact that such an old relic rooted in its original foundation could house such a trailblazing podcast as we have here on the University of Messina campus.

 First appearing at the turn of the century, the Messina Media organization quickly gained the fiery relevance it holds now. This could be attributed to a multitude of things: its affiliation with the heavily school-funded Messina Media group, the overall internet climate, changing media times, and general attitude towards technology and the future. Actually, I mean to say I had attributed their success to these almost degrading views.

However, it was not long before I saw the flaws in my self-restricting cage.

Immediately upon entering their building, I began to see glimpses of their fire. Or, rather, I could feel their fire. From my very first interaction with the receptionist, the people of Mess in a Pod gave off this energy that I began to crave. After given the directions I needed, every person I met and observed on my way to the podcast hub seemed to be both confident and secure in both their manner and in how they regarded their purpose. Focus-driven and sure of themselves, I began to understand what really made this media group so special.

Then, I arrived at the recording studio and saw him.

In his voice, which the listeners of Mess in a Pod know only too well, he introduced himself with a slow wave and a cheeky smile. As we passed friendly introductions, I became more and more fascinated with the mystique behind the character of Puck, which is ironic considering his job is solely dedicated to exposing his thoughts and opinions. We talked a little longer and decided to go into the interview. We sat down in his usual podcast set-up, only instead of the microphones in front of us, the only device capturing sound was my pencil on paper.

As our interview progressed, I felt it was important to discuss a topic the public knows all too well: the soon-to-be-released Classic Bianca Podcast.

Same as the Puck we all listen to Sunday-to-Sunday, he began his signature rant.

“You know, some things really never cease to amaze me: the twinkle of the night stars so many million miles away, the consistency of gravity, the inconsistency of gravity, and how people seem to think the Bianca Podcast will have anything of value to say. I mean, really thinking about it, I guess it does make some sort of sense. Let’s put it this way: once some dogs eat table food, that’s all they ever want to eat. Other dogs, even with the offer of table food, will still return to their own feces.”

He looked up at me, his face wincing with both deep burden and pity.

“That’s the sad truth on this campus. I mean, that’s exactly why I started this podcast in the first place,” he waved his hands to the room around him. “Although people will still resort to trash no matter what is offered, others will recognize a feast when they see one, and that is what we at Mess in a Pod offer to listeners. A real, hearty Thanksgiving feast.”

Never change, Puck.

Be sure to catch the newest Mess in a Pod release on February 11th! Featuring an exclusive interview with Claudio! Juicy details revealed…