The Hot Mess Podcast

JUNE 20th J.L. IS HAVING A BOOK SIGNING @ 1pm @ B&N CANTON 110 ALBANY TURNPIKE CANTON, CT 06019 She will have copies of LOVE ME AGAIN available for purchase. Please come and bring your friends, it’s going to be a time. She can’t wait to see you there!!! Hello Besties! It’s been a while but we are finally back with an all new episode! In this episode, J.L. Discusses her first every B&N book signing...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! April 25, 2026 J.L. will have her first Barnes & Noble book signing at the Cheshire, CT location from 12pm-2pm. She will have LOVE ME AGAIN, available for purchase. Please come support! Let’s have a time! Thank you & we can’t wait to see you there! B&N Cheshire 1991 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 In this episode, J.L. is join...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! April 25, 2026 J.L. will have her first Barnes & Noble book signing at the Cheshire, CT location from 12pm-2pm. She will have LOVE ME AGAIN, available for purchase. Please come support! Let’s have a time! Thank you & we can’t wait to see you there! B&N Cheshire 1991 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 In this episode, J.L. Fills u...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! April 25, 2026 J.L. will have her first Barnes & Noble book signing at the Cheshire, CT location from 12pm-2pm. She will have LOVE ME AGAIN, available for purchase. Please come support! Let’s have a time! Thank you & we can’t wait to see you there! B&N Cheshire 1991 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 In this episode, J.L. shares...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. is giving an update about her spiritual journey. She gives her views on the alarming trend of pastors making people feel guilty for the amounts they are donating instead of giving 10% to church when you’re living paycheck to paycheck. What are your thoughts? The main topic: mourning and healing from the d...

Hello Besties!!! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode, J.L. says no to an outline and bounces from thought to thought. She reflects on the seasons changing, her fitness journey, Bridgerton and the annoying 2 year wait for the next season. Damn you Shonda Rhimes!!! APRIL 25th 2026 J.L. WILL BE BARNES AND NOBLE IN CHESHIRE, CT FROM 12p-2p SIGNING BOOKS!!!! THIS IS...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. Is joined by her husband, Jay! They are picking up where they left off in the last episode and go on to discuss Bad Bunny’s first leading film role in the historical drama, Porto Rico and the corrupt Governor of PR who refused to let the movie be shot on the island. J.L. And Jay also discuss the hot mess...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. Is joined by the man, the myth, the legend…her husband, Jay. They are hunkered down after the recent blizzard and recap Benito Bowl (yes, it’s a month later and we’re still talking about it), and the cultural significance and personal connections they felt. They discuss their desires to learn about their...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. reviews and gives her insights on the Super Bowl Half Time Show AKA Benito Bowl. She discusses the cultural significance and the controversy surrounding it. Later in the show, J.L. discussed the hot mess that is YOU GOT MAIL. In this 90’s rom com, J.L. points out the toxicity that she never notices as a t...

Hello Besties! Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST!!! In this episode J.L. starts with politics. With the sad and senseless death of Alex Pretti, to Nicki Minaj doing everything she can to stay in this country, to the political protest during the Grammys. Main topic: movies!!! The world is heavy and J.L. has been trying to manage her anxiety and sanity by watching movies and shows....

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. gives us an update on her sugar fasting and celibacy. Just a heads up…it’s not going well. J.L. also vents about the continuous snowstorms and cold weather that has taken over CT. Main Topic: literacy in America and how we can get our kids (and adults!) on the reading vibe. Visit jlpolanco.com for updates...

Hello besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode, J.L. starts off with giving her political two cents and her hope for the future. She updates us on her 21 days of fasting, and her spiritual journey. J.L. Discuses her coming into alignment and talks about what that means and how you can also reach alignment. Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new...

Happy New Year, Besties!!! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. fills us in on her New Year Celebrations. She threw the best party in all the land…or at least in the eyes of her kid it was. She also brings us into another B&N haul. J.L. also discusses her journey into spiritual enlightenment, which is one of her New Year goals. The main topic is: setting y...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. explains her two week absence. She discusses her town not having water, how Christmas went in the Polanco household, Barnes and Noble closing down, and New Year’s resolutions. Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances. Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco Follow on Tik...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. Discusses her hair transformation, talking to the moon, and her traumatic experience baby sitting four 10 year old boys! Main Topic: 50 cents pettiness and how it resulted in Netflix’s SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING. HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR RETAIL JOB DURING THE HOLIDAYS is available now in ebook and paperback. Am...

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST!!! In this episode, J.L. fills us in on her holiday with the family and how she is happy for the calm after. She also took the leap and colored and cut her hair! But she might be regretting it. J.L. talks about her life as a mom to a 10 year old boy and the attitude she is now dealing with. Main Topics: - Targets failed swag ba...

Hello Besties! Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST!!! J.L. Starts the episode being emotionally honest before diving into her love for the Holidays! ‘Tis the season!!! J.L. gives you an inside look into what it’s like working retail during the holidays: the up’s, the down’s, the exhaustion, and chaos. Main topic: J.L. discusses her insights on THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz....

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. is back and giving a recap of the last two weeks that she’s been away. From celebrating Halloween, to getting sick, going on a work trip, working on her book, and falling down the stairs…your girl was really going through it. J.L. also touches on a couple of topics: ​Netflix stepping up their game ​Gov’t shut dow...

Hello besties! Welcome to another episode of the Hot Mess Podcast! Happy Halloween!!!!! In this episode, J.L. Tells us about her TikTok shop. She’s opened one and that means she added another frustrating task that she wants to master. She also discusses her plans for Halloween, and the new Netflix MONSTER Ed Gein season. She briefly discusses her favorite holiday. Are you a Halloween or Christmas...

Hello and welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode, J.L. fills us in on her writing progress and discusses what THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN is all about. She then spirals into a brief talk about family, friendships, the hard decisions that we have to make, and results of our actions. J.L. then discusses a number of topics that include: Paris jewelry heist, Kim Kardashian f...

Hello Besties! Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST. J.L. took a couple weeks off and is now ready to fill you in. From random holiday parties to her roadtrip to being attacked by a tree! No detail is left out. J.L. also talks about how the kids don’t want to trick or treat! Should she still dress up? Also we talk Kylie Kenner’s new single, and Cardi/ Nicki drama. Visit jlpolanco.com...

Hello Besties! Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST! In this episode, J.L. jumps into discussing surviving the rapture. We all survived to see Bad Bunny perform at the half time show! It's happening!!! This weeks episode includes: the rapture, Bad Bunny, drinking contaminated water, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and healthy lifestyle changes. Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the...

Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST! J.L. kicks off the episode by discussing the lifestyle changes that she is currently making. J.L. is taking her health a lot more seriously which is including blood work and yearly exams. She talks about gutting her fridge and resetting the house. This weeks topics range from: Jimmy Kimmel getting pulled off the air, singer D4VD...

Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode, J.L. is joined by her husband, Jason "J.P." Polanco. They start off the episode with their reflections on their past week and J.L.'s writing goals for the next two years. They dive into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. His death has brought up questions about sympathy, empathy, and being a good human. Because they...

Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode, J.L. fills us in on all her creative ventures and ideas. She's been in the zone creatively and gives us the inside scoop of her current project and why it has taken her so long to write. J.L. discusses the woman dubbed the Phillies Karen, the hot mess that is the Unknown Number documentary on Netflix. J.L. gives us her adult...