hot pursuit by AsianBossGirl - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I started listening to ABG initially to give it a try. I wasn’t absolutely hooked the first time around (with the earlier episodes), but continued to play it in the background while getting ready for work/outings. However, these girls truly grew on me with their down-to-earth, quirky, and relatable content. They’re all so raw and vulnerable about their experiences, and I love hearing about everything from their day-to-day experiences to guest appearances.

I know some people in previous posts have voiced how ABG became too “personal,” but I don’t feel that at all. This podcast WAS meant to be personal and to share their unique experiences as Asian American women in the fierce society. And what better way is there to relate without the personal experiences?! Otherwise, it would feel like a dry podcast of preaching about AAPI.

Mel, Janet, and Helen: You girls continue to do what you’re doing. There will always be criticisms in any field, but never let them deter you from the original missions that started ABG. You are all doing remarkable work on sharing such relatable content.

love you ladies! your content is relatable and a great way to spend time during my work commute. i personally struggle to be vulnerable and the way these ladies openly share their struggles and successes in a mature way is something i aspire to do, so thank you ABG <3

I absolutely love listening to your podcast on the way to work (my drive is 1 hour every morning) the topics you discuss as Asian American women are interesting and relatable. I love how authentic you ladies are. (I especially love the Q&A sessions where the listeners get to know you more) . I find myself laughing out loud and I especially find Mel’s sense of humor so cute and lovable. Keep up the great work!

I’ve been following and listening to every single episode of ABG since 2019, and the ladies really showed us what building community is about. I love every single episode that they put out, whether it be bringing guests on the show to educate us or being vulnerable and sharing their personal journeys and stories. Keep up the good work!

I used to love ABG and how grounded, inspiring, and relatable it was. The original hosts—Helen, Janet, and Mel—had this calm chemistry that made you feel like you were catching up with friends who actually got it. They talked about real life: careers, love, identity, family, growth in your 30s. It was authentic, thoughtful, and empowering.

Unfortunately, this new Hot Pursuit feels like the complete opposite. The lack of sincerity and depth is strong. I wanted to root for them, but honestly, it comes across as forced and performative. The latest episode, “How to Bag an A5 Wagyu Girl,” doesn’t even make sense—Urban Dictionary and ChatGPT doesn’t know what that means, and the episode never explains it. It just feels like clickbait and, worse, like reducing women to pieces of meat.

The new hosts sound young and disconnected from the audience the original show built. Where ABG left off with mature topics like marriage, motherhood, and identity in your 30s, this version feels like brat summer meets Scooby-Doo (especially their fashion sense). The energy is chaotic and self-absorbed instead of introspective and relatable.

Helen brought the grounded perspective of a wife and mother, Janet shared holistic wellness insights, and Mel gave us vulnerable moments of self-discovery. Together, they complemented each other perfectly. The new cast just doesn’t have that chemistry—or the maturity that made ABG so impactful.

It’s sad to see something that once inspired and motivated so many listeners lose its authenticity. Wishing them luck, but this one missed the mark completely.

I have listened to a number of episodes at this point intermittently these past 2.5 years and I have put in extensive effort to enjoy it. Love the representation these three ladies have as Asian American women. In general, I listen to podcasts to learn something new and to a certain degree, to be entertained. These ladies’ are well spoken, however, their conversations are quite vapid and it is primarily a lifestyle podcast — very much the audio version of a vlog.