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 express that is Tyra Banks and the ANTM doc on Netflix.

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To purchase LOVE ME AGAIN, please visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-me-again-j-l-polanco/f43bdf13ee3adda9?ean=9798985771701&next=t

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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 culture and J.L. is starting Spanish lessons.

J.L. And Jay go on to discuss their family trip to Puerto Rico.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To purchase LOVE ME AGAIN, please visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-me-again-j-l-polanco/f43bdf13ee3adda9?ean=9798985771701&next=t

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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 teenage viewer.

We are in Love season.

And I have the perfect book for Valentine Love season that I wrote. LOVE ME AGAIN, is a second chance romance between a husband and a wife. Jovi finds some questionable text messages on her husbands phone. Since their marriage was already struggling, this was the straw that broke the camels back.

But Scott isn’t ready to give up. In his desperation he refuses Jovi’s demand for a divorce and he demands they attempt marriage counseling. Through a series of flashbacks, We are taken through their up’s and down, giving us an inside view of a twenty year relationship. Through family gatherings, their attempts to reconnect with each other and rediscovering themselves, we are taken on their journey of loving each other again. Love Me again is available on bookshop.org, amazon, and barnesandnoble.com.

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To purchase LOVE ME AGAIN, please visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-me-again-j-l-polanco/f43bdf13ee3adda9?ean=9798985771701&next=t

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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.

J.L. Gives her opinions about UNHINGED, WICKED 2, BRIDGERTON (Shonda Rhimes needs a talking to), and PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To purchase LOVE ME AGAIN, please visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-me-again-j-l-polanco/f43bdf13ee3adda9?ean=9798985771701&next=t

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To purchase LOVE ME AGAIN, please visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-me-again-j-l-polanco/f43bdf13ee3adda9?ean=9798985771701&next=t

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To Purchase THE LAWYER AND THE THIEF: https://a.co/d/i6HzDwT

To purchase THE LAWYER AND THE STALKER: https://a.co/d/3MhegoG

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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 your new year’s goals and actually sticking to it!

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To Purchase THE LAWYER AND THE THIEF: https://a.co/d/i6HzDwT

To purchase THE LAWYER AND THE STALKER: https://a.co/d/3MhegoG

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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.

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

To Purchase THE LAWYER AND THE THIEF: https://a.co/d/i6HzDwT

To purchase THE LAWYER AND THE STALKER: https://a.co/d/3MhegoG

THE LAWYER AND THE HITMAN coming in 2026

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.

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/fEpvDi1

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-survive-your-retail-job-during-the-holidays-jl-polanco/1143394917?ean=9798985771732

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/How-to-Survive-Your-Retail-Job-During-the-Holidays-Paperback-9798985771725/3033419768

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-survive-your-retail-job-during-the-holidays-j-l-polanco/4c08b861e15c219a?ean=9798985771725&next=t

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

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 bags

-Trumps small dick energy

-Ray J losing his mind

HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR RETAIL JOB DURING THE HOLIDAYS is available now in ebook and paperback.

Amazon link: https://a.co/d/fEpvDi1

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-survive-your-retail-job-during-the-holidays-jl-polanco/1143394917?ean=9798985771732

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/How-to-Survive-Your-Retail-Job-During-the-Holidays-Paperback-9798985771725/3033419768

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-survive-your-retail-job-during-the-holidays-j-l-polanco/4c08b861e15c219a?ean=9798985771725&next=t

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

Follow on Tik Tok @jlpolanco

Enjoy this episode and have a great week!