hot pursuit by AsianBossGirl

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cooking up chaos: family matters & more Nov 03, 2026

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is cooking the ultimate love language? for the hot pursuit girls, it's a resounding yes. in this week's episode, the girls dive into why cooking is so much more than just putting food on the table. they talk about attempting (and failing) to recreate generational family favorite recipes, building confidence in the kitchen, and the joys of gathering around the table for a home-cooked meal made with love.

0:00 our fave family recipes

4:58 did we grow up around cooking?

13:24 em learning to cook from an ex

17:33 jen’s creating themed dinners with family

23:50 mads recreating family recipes

30:07 ain’t nothing like our grandparents’ dishes

35:25 the intimacy of knowing each other’s preferences

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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blood, cramps, clots, oh my! periods and the life of being a girl Oct 27, 2026

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your monthly reminder that being a girl is NOT for the weak! in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share stories about the monthly madness of cramps, nausea, mood swings, and emotional spirals. they talk about learning to listen to their bodies, giving themselves permission to rest, and figuring out what self-care looks like when the hormones are raging.

0:00 our first period ever stories

11:02 pads, tampons, diva cups, yikes

17:54 how many periods do you go through in a lifetime?

26:01 the horrors of period symptoms

33:43 have your periods changed in your 30s?

44:33 managing and learning your period patterns

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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what's with the tone?! understanding passive aggression Oct 20, 2026

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it's fine, i'm fine, but (we're not fine)! in this episode, the hot pursuit girls talk about the art of passive aggression, the tone that says way more than your words, and how to catch yourself when you’re serving up a little too much shade. they unpack why we sometimes struggle to say what we really mean, what it’s like being a direct communicator, and why learning to be honest and kind, with yourself and with others, is essential.

0:00 knives out for game time

14:05 how do you define passive aggression?

23:14 what diffuses passive aggression?

27:58 mads experiencing the world as a direct communicator

35:15 catching yourself in the act

48:12 what is the real root of passive aggression?

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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money or love? Oct 13, 2026

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do we marry for the bank account or the butterflies? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls debate a simple but juicy question: money or love? aka, how much does financial stability really matter, can love grow over time, and is your partner’s character ultimately worth way more than their net worth?

0:00 he’s a 10 but…

18:17 first time love vs. money was a true dilemma

31:19 the case for money (and character)

42:55 the case for love

49:29 what do you prioritize more now in this stage of life?

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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who's worth it to you? female friendships as you mature Oct 06, 2026

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what makes female friendship in your 30s so special? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls talk about what it means to be the kind of friend who shows up and the joys of building deep connection with the ones who are the real ones. they share about the ways friendships evolve and deepen in your 30s, and how the friendships you choose, and keep choosing, become more magical over time.

0:00 friendship faux pas: victim or perpetrator?

16:26 what does being a good friend look like?

24:20 the thrill of friend crushes

35:28 the kaleidoscope of friendship types

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang OR Sutton Dreher of Adler Grey Videography

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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post grad slump: crashing out in your 20s Sep 29, 2026

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what happens when you graduate & suddenly realize you have no idea what you’re doing with your life? in this episode, the girls talk about entering adult life in your 20s and figuring out who you are when the roadmap disappears. they discuss the importance of chasing your dreams, while also remembering that feeling a little (or...VERY) lost along the way is not a failure - it’s a normal part of growing up and continuing to find your way at any age.

0:00 the post-grad slump can be so scary

10:42 how the post grad slump challenges your identity

27:23 does it ever get better?!

37:16 are slumps just a normal part of life?

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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how sticky are you? attachment styles in dating Sep 22, 2026

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are you secure, anxious, avoidant... or just a little toxic? welcome to season 4 of hot pursuit!! in this episode, jen, em, and madelyn dive into all things attachment styles: from the red flags of each type, the attachment styles they're most drawn to in dating, and how we've each fared in the never-ending quest to become secure.

0:00 welcome to season 4!

7:30 red flag or not?

19:27 what attachment style are you attracted to?

33:58 how do we become secure?

38:03 how to combat your own toxicity

CONNECT WITH US

Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.

Email us at ⁠hello@thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

Learn more at ⁠thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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summer shorts: no one is safe in the hot seat Aug 31, 2026

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in this final episode of the summer shorts season, the hot pursuit girls throw themselves into the throes of the hot seat! from heartfelt reflections to stories that haven't yet been spilled, as we always say, nothing is off limits...

0:00 em: insane ex bday gifts, rejecting a celebrity, staying forever young

6:24 madelyn: a bad fling, album obsessions, sticky notes from a crush

12:08 jen: last crush, thoughts on LA, DM dreams

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Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Sutton Dreher of Adler Grey Videography

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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summer shorts: janet of AsianBossGirl slays the hot seat Aug 24, 2026

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peak giggles and some chicken hat chaos along the way, janet somehow makes the hot pursuit hot seat look like a breeze! full of thoughtful reflections and heartfelt musings, we love every time we get to have beloved janet on the mic.

0:00 can janet survive the wheel of misfortune?

7:14 rapid-fire this or that for janet

15:58 janet’s hottest takes to spicy questions

CONNECT WITH US

Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.

Email us at ⁠hello@thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

Learn more at ⁠thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

summer shorts: big moves, nyc magic, & corporate life with mel of AsianBossGirl Aug 17, 2026

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mel is back on the mic! in this episode, she shares candidly about her reflections on life in the big city, navigating major life changes, and re-entering the life of a corporate girly.

0:00 what makes mel feel hot?

8:52 come live a day in the life with mel

16:02 what would mid-thirties mel tell young twenties mel?

21:40 reflecting on mel’s big LA to NYC move

CONNECT WITH US

Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.

Email us at ⁠hello@thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

Learn more at ⁠thehotpursuitpod.com⁠.

THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang