being a bridesmaid: the bad, the bad, the ugly

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

hot pursuit's first media minute! a new series where the girls break down current happenings in pop culture: movies, music, internet trends, thought pieces - anything & everything. on this week's docket: mr beast, boy throb, marty supreme, wuthering heights, the moment by charli xcx & more! 0:00 introducing media minute by hot pursuit! 12:33 who is mr beast? 21:38 rooting so hard for boy throb  28:24 was wuthering heights smexy or nah? 33:10 marty supreme rocks 37:31 the moment by charli xcx 40:13 our obsession with papota by ca7riel y paco amoroso CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

Is caring about how you look superficial, or just smart? Can anyone be hot? On this episode of Hot Pursuit, the girls discuss why your appearance is part of your personal marketing, how beauty can be a skill you invest in, and how inner confidence is insanely magnetic. 0:00 beauty non-negotiables 7:55 can anyone be hot?  14:28 beauty is a skill 19:12 passion is hot 25:21 your appearance is your marketing 32:16 does your appearance change how ppl react to you? 37:17 inside hotness vs. outside hotness 42:55 what confidence really looks like CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

are situationships a waste of time or are they secretly masterclasses in matters of the heart? what makes a situationship a thrilling whirlwind romance, and when does it become not-so-fun anymore? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share situationship stories and discuss how the messy in-betweens can teach you a lot about yourself, your heart, and discovering what you might really want in a relationship. 0:00 do’s and don’ts of situationships 9:55 are situationships valuable? 18:52 omg did that situationship casually just change my life 25:54 the one situationship you love the most 30:40 biggest thing you learned from your situationships 35:25 knowing when to get outta there CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

is valentine's day overrated or is it a fun excuse to celebrate love? does it ever live up to expectations? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls unpack whether the holiday is a letdown, swap best and worst valentine’s day stories, and reflect on the moments, romantic or not, when they’ve felt the most genuinely loved. 0:00 quick lil history of valentine’s day 5:18 how do we feel about valentine’s day? 13:33 our worst valentine’s days 26:43 our sweetest valentine’s days 40:55 how much love do you actually feel on valentine’s day? 45:25 what makes a moment special? CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

everyone has a favorite ex! we all have that one person that holds a special place in our hearts, no matter how many years go by. are they the one that got away? if we could, would we get back together with them again today?! in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share about why they have such a tender spot for that one ex that is extra special. 0:00 what is one habit you learned from your ex? 3:06 em’s favorite ex 5:57 mads’ favorite ex 9:35 jen’s favorite ex 12:38 songs that remind you of your favorite ex 19:15 what if they texted you today?  23:43 dreams about your exes 28:08 would you get back together with your ex? 37:12 what would you want to say to your favorite ex today? CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

bachelorette trips, bridezillas, & financial ruin... oh my! the girls of hot pursuit share some (a lot) of rants & woes about the exhausting experience of being a bridesmaid, but would we do it again for our best friends in every lifetime in a heartbeat. 0:00 reading listener nightmare stories 7:40 bridezillas and entitlement 9:50 bridesmaid makeup and dresses really ain’t it 16:04 unconventional bridesmaid approaches? 17:31 bachelorette trip faves & rants 27:32 would all of this exist without social media? 29:52 do the bride and groom deserve a gift? 32:04 shoutout to the maid of honors 35:02 welcome party exhaustion 38:35 where are the cute groomsmen?! 40:42 so, would we have bridesmaids? CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.  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

as we round out our first season, the girls of hot pursuit have a casual conversation about new years resolutions! 0:00 do you do new years resolutions? 4:44 did you fulfill your resolutions (kinda sorta)? 9:39 how did you surprise yourself this year? 13:02 learning to dream bigger  15:04 one word to summarize 2025 CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at [email protected].  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: Shawn Halim Graphic art: Kelsey Cordutsky ig: @kcord0912 Motion graphics: Matt Ebling ig: @matt_ebling Special thanks: Travis Morningstar, Melody Cheng, Helen Wu Wang, Janet Wang, Josh Jang  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

hot take: sibling order can determine your personailty as much as a horoscope can! the hot pursuit girls share their differing experiences growing up: jen as an only child, emily as an older sister to a younger sister, & madelyn as a younger sister to an older brother! between the 3 of us, we cover all the bases! 0:00 our sibling orders 2:12 older sis: being the good example 7:47 older sis: absorbing as the unsung heroes 13:33 older sis: being highly considerate of others 15:09 older sis: paving the way 17:53 older sis: nurturing and protective instincts 22:10 only child: duty and responsibility 29:54 only child: closeness with parents 33:52 only child: hyperindependence  35:55 only child: chosen sisters 38:14 only child: pleasing vs. loving 42:49 younger sis: growing up with brothers 44:32 younger sis: highly observant of dynamics  45:47 younger sis: comfort with conflict  48:25 younger sis: admiring your older siblings 49:00 younger sis: having boy vernacular and hobbies CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube.  Email us at [email protected].  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: Shawn Halim Graphic art: Kelsey Cordutsky ig: @kcord0912 Motion graphics: Matt Ebling ig: @matt_ebling Special thanks: Travis Morningstar, Melody Cheng, Helen Wu Wang, Janet Wang, Josh Jang  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices