Episodes

  • teacher appreciation week: an open letter to our favorite teachers

    teacher appreciation week: an open letter to our favorite teachers
    May 5 2026
    we often write open letters to our past loves or family members... but what about our teachers? in this heartfelt episode, jen, emily, and madelyn each read open letters they wrote to the teachers who shaped them deeply, sharing the lessons, encouragement, and small moments that stayed with them long after the classroom. the hp girls reflect on the people who believed in them, challenged them, and helped make them who they are today. 0:00 why our teachers matter so much 4:56 jen’s letter to her teacher 23:57 mads’ letter to her teacher 43:09 em’s letter to her teacher 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
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • body image: does it get any better in your 30s?

    body image: does it get any better in your 30s?
    Apr 28 2026
    as a woman in her 30s, do you really learn to love your body a little more? or do we all just get a lil better at the "self-love" talk? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share the ups and downs of learning to embrace their bodies as they are (with all the quirks and imperfections that come with it). they share the pivotal moments from childhood when body image insecurities kicked in, realizing how body image trends are constantly shifting sand, and one part of their body image they're learning to accept (and maybe even love) a little more lately. 0:00 rapid fire of our body insecurities 17:28 when did it all go wrong? 25:13 has your relationship with your body image changed in your 30s? 35:53 creating habits that make you feel your best 41:54 body image is a trend 49:50 one thing you’ve learned to love about your body 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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • church: community or cult?

    church: community or cult?
    Apr 21 2026
    no really tho... is church a community or a cult? maybe a bit of both? the rituals, traditions, and practices in many faith contexts can be high key overwhelming for anyone. in this episode, the hot pursuit ladies share their thoughts about how church can feel kinda whack (and toxic) from the outside, but can sometimes be the place where they've experienced deep relationships (and somehow found each other). 0:00 rapid fire: getting our feet wet 16:49 rapid fire: getting cult-y 27:40: rapid fire: getting culty-er for sure 30:48 so is church a cult? 43:10 can church be a community? 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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • anger: dangerous or necessary?

    anger: dangerous or necessary?
    Apr 7 2026
    the hp girls delve into the uncomfortable topic of anger - how do you deal with it? is it bad? what do you do when someone is angry at you? why does anger exist in the first place? can you use anger for good? despite being one of the least approachable emotions, anger is a critical part of the human experience. jen, emily, & madelyn attempt to grapple with the dissonance of giving anger enough space without allowing it to be harmful. 0:00 rapid fire: does this make you angry? 15:38 are you an angry person? 23:04 is anger bad? 26:39 healthy anger management techniques 29:20 how do you express anger? 34:48 is anger necessary? 47:35 one thing that has helped you manage your anger better 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
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    55 mins
  • how real is reality tv?

    how real is reality tv?
    Mar 31 2026
    how much of reality tv is scripted & why is it so enticing? the hp girls break down reality tv's draw, what's missing in the reality tv landscape, and discuss the bigger implications of how reality tv is a snapshot of where society stands culturally - good or bad. emily shares an experience auditioning for a reality tv show, and how it fundamentally shifted her impression of this form of entertainment! 0:00 reality tv rapid fire: watch or not? 16:35 what makes reality tv appealing? 21:22 what goes into making good reality tv? 26:14 would you ever be part of a reality tv show? 31:38 what is missing in the reality tv landscape? 39:26 em’s experience auditioning for reality tv 49:20 reality tv is reflective of society 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
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    1 hr
  • media minute by hot pursuit: the romantic by bruno mars, hoppers, & love is blind ohio

    media minute by hot pursuit: the romantic by bruno mars, hoppers, & love is blind ohio
    Mar 24 2026
    media minute is back! in this series by hot pursuit, the girls unpack what's new in pop culture: music, movies, viral trends, and everything in between. on this week’s episode, we discuss how "the romantic" by bruno mars wrecked us real good, the story arc in pixar's latest new release "hoppers", and all the juicy chaos of "love is blind ohio". PSA: spoiler alert for everything we cover in this episode! definitely go watch and listen to each, before coming back and listening to our yap session about it all! 0:00 welcome back to media minute 3:41 brunos mars: the romantic 21:39 pixar’s hoppers 33:30 love is blind ohio 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
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    51 mins
  • work wind down: because you deserve it

    work wind down: because you deserve it
    Mar 17 2026
    is your work wind down actually rest...or just stress in comfy clothes? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls dive into the realities (and struggles) of truly clocking out from the utter chaos of the work day. they share their favorite wind down activities, what makes real rest difficult, and how giving yourself permission to rest is a true act of self-care. 0:00 do you do any of these to wind down? 16:39 when does wind down begin? 24:08 the guilt from taking a break 30:55 wellness marketed as productivity 41:34 the healthy mind platter 50:07 most challenging category in the healthy mind platter 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
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • outlasting the drought: being single in your 30s

    outlasting the drought: being single in your 30s
    Mar 10 2026
    is being single in your 30s a crisis, or is it secretly one of the most freeing seasons of adulthood? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share the highs and lows of single life—from family pressure and societal timelines to the unexpected freedom that comes with doing life on your own terms. they talk about finding contentment along the way and how deep friendship can sometimes be the real and entirely unexpected love stories of your 30s. 0:00 what is a thornback?! 4:14 so done with hearing “you’re such a great catch” 8:58 ok so am i the problem? 14:41 why being single ain’t so bad 20:38 when did you feel more content being single? 31:50 valuable guidance we’ve heard from non-single people 35:57 single life in your 30s can be soo fun 42:30 do you still feel pressured to get married? 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
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    55 mins