Tales Over Cocktails

Tales Over Cocktails

A weekly podcast about relationships & dating in lonely NYC... (over drinks!) Hosted by your favorite friends, Astra, Wendy, & Danielle.

Episodes

Kitten Rescue, Ride Share Safety, And Women Who Lead

February 24, 2026 • 31 mins
This episode has everything. Wendy recounts her heroic (and freezing) kitten blizzard rescue . Astra brings receipts about ride share services like Uber and whether drivers are actually vetted. And in honor of Women’s History Month, Danielle shares details about the panel she was invited to join — plus how you can attend.
We’re also diving into what we’re binge-watching right now. Pour yourself a drink and hang out with us — it’...

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Cockroaches, ChatGPT, and the ‘Girls’ Debate

February 12, 2026 • 20 mins
It’s Valentine’s Week, so you know we had to talk about it. 
We’re diving into the viral trend of zoos letting you name a cockroach after your ex (petty? yes. healing? also yes). Plus, Astra shares a new ChatGPT prompt you’ll want to try, Wendy asks if staying in is the new girls’ night out, and Danielle calls out men on dating apps who insist on calling grown women “girls.”
Grab a drink and let’s get into it! 🥂✨

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Snow Creeps, Pretty Feet, Lavender Marriages, And Dating Breaks

February 5, 2026 • 42 mins
On this episode of Tales Over Cocktails, Astra gets some much-needed clarity and considers throwing in the towel or reassessing. Wendy is finally seeing improvements in her health, but had a creepy cold run-in. Danielle stubs her newly-operated toe and finds herself back at the doctor's office because of it. The ladies also consider how steep the "single tax" is in this economy and discuss the pros and cons of lavender marriage.

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Danielle’s Feet, Wendy’s Defeat, and Astra’s Dismay

January 29, 2026 • 41 mins
On this week's therapy session: Danielle updates us on her foot surgery and how she's scootin' around. In Astra's world - actions speak louder than words, and they leave her a bit confused. Wendy's January had her entire world come crashing down, and she's ready for a 2026 kick-off redo. 

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Times Square, A Billboard, and a Soft No

January 7, 2026 • 25 mins
This episode is a full cocktail of chaos and character. Astra takes us inside her New Year’s Eve in Times Square, because yes… she actually did it (VIP-style.) Then we get an update on Francois “Blue Eyes” (the saga continues), plus Danielle’s Bumble + billboard era because she’s officially a woman making an impact. And Wendy shares a moment where she had to gently shut someone down — but now she’s wondering if she said too much tr...

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Famous Faces, a Frenchman & a Heated Obsession

December 18, 2025 • 28 mins
This week’s Tales Over Cocktails has it all. Danielle brings us behind the scenes of Jingle Ball and her celebrity run-ins. Astra opens up about her current dating chapter and New Year's plans. Wendy shares how one show, Heated Rivalry, sparked a full-blown hockey obsession.

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Makin' Moves, Good Dates & the Paper Towel Bandit Ex

December 10, 2025 • 30 mins
This week on Tales Over Cocktails, Danielle is adjusting in post-move mode, Astra surprises us all with an actually amazing first date (!!), and Wendy shares the saga of once being victimized by her infamous paper towel–bandit ex.
All laughs aside, we discuss the red and green flags to look out for and why settling is never an option.

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The Lawng Island Ladies: Debbie Gibson Is Our Co-Host!

November 24, 2025 • 31 mins
This week on Tales Over Cocktails, Wendy, Astra, and Danielle are joined by the one and only Debbie Gibson: singer-songwriter, pop icon, Broadway star, and the youngest woman ever to write, produce, and perform a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Debbie jumps in as our guest-host and chats about her incredible career, from “Foolish Beat” to Electric Youth, her Broadway adventures, relationships, inspiring young women, and what it...

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Touching, Feeling, Ghosting, and Moving

November 19, 2025 • 20 mins
The ladies are back around the table with a week full of wild updates. Danielle drops the news about her big upcoming move, and everyone’s processing it in real time. Wendy opens up about how her most traumatic ghosting experience somehow turned into the best thing that ever happened to her. And Astra? Oh, she’s diving headfirst into a new type of dating event that’s all about touching, feeling, and pure vibes. Grab a drink — this ...

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Guess Who’s Back? Tales Over Cocktails Returns!

November 6, 2025 • 14 mins
SURPRISE! Tales Over Cocktails returns with its first new episode in half a decade. Catch up with Astra, Danielle, and Wendy as they reunite and dish on everything that’s gone down — new chapters, personal revelations, awkward moments, and maybe even a little tea. It’s the same humor you love, a fresh new vibe, and a reminder of why these three make magic together. Pour a glass and let’s go!

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Just The Two Of Us...And Some Mind Blowing Stuff!

April 21, 2021 • 30 mins
We’ve got half the crew today, but not half of a podcast. Astra and Wendy hold down the fort while Danielle and Wes are busy doing their thing. Wendy joins the Pfizer Pfam and is ready for vaccine #2. Plus she fills us in on the benefits of drinking Pino Noir. Astra FINALLY goes on a date but there’s a HUGE plot twist that you won’t even believe! Plus an iOS update is coming next week for all iPhone users that we will all be happy ...

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Mic Check - Did You Hear? Half Of Us Are Vaccinated And Someone's Stamping Out The Tramp!

March 24, 2021 • 37 mins
It’s a well over-due episode of TOC where the gang takes the opportunity to catch up. You’ll never guess who the first to be vaccinated was! (Hint: It wasn’t Wendy!) Astra finds a dream hustle for Danielle that involves becoming a sommelier. Wes goes into detail on his vasovagal reaction. Astra is rich in microphones, but ditching her dating apps, and Wendy is on a mission to photograph every scenic location in the Tri-State. Plus,...

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We’re Ready To Cancel Our 2021 Membership⁣!

January 7, 2021 • 36 mins
On this week’s episode we reflect on the first week of 2021. Already off to a rocky start, we hope to offer a little distraction for the next 40 minutes. ⁣

Astra makes a major upgrade to her life, but suffers a bit of a fail. ⁣

Danielle wants to save the lipstick industry and discusses how 2020 caused a consumer shift to skincare.⁣

Wendy is Obé-obsessed with her at home workout program. ⁣

Wes is trying t...

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From Regifting To Recycled Leftovers And Random New Music - Anything Goes This Holiday Season!

December 23, 2020 • 55 mins
Cheers!  It’s a topic-filled episode with your 4 favorite friends.  We catch up on Astra supporting NYC businesses and an app where you can get some yummy grub. Danielle fills us in on regifting etiquette and holiday cocktails.   
Wes started his new job! Where is he now? Wendy shares some new music with us and talks about #WendysEye. Together we chat about our holiday plans!
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NYC's Charlie Brown Christmas & More School Closings? Maybe A Drone Show Can Brighten The Mood

November 18, 2020 • 42 mins
Buckle up!  It’s a topic-filled episode with your 4 favorite friends.  We catch up on Astra’s birthday extravaganza.  Danielle fills us in on something truly magical she was a part of.  Wes is ready for the next chapter, but what is it? Wendy talks COVID and Thanksgiving, school closures, vaccines, etc… and together we are extremely skeptical about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree:  is it like a boob job that needs to settle, ...

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The Insecure 20’s, Don’t Pee Shy 🙈

October 22, 2020 • 68 mins
On this week's episode, Wendy suggests we talk to a professional catfish catcher after last week’s discussion. Meanwhile, Astra believes she is an actual pro.
Astra shares a juicy story of something she did in her past that has the rest of the crew in shock!
Were we all a little bit stalker-ish in our 20's? Are 20-somethings these days a little less insecure?

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Catchin' Catfish, Red Zone Life, Plus Thoughts On Trick Or Treating And More!

October 14, 2020 • 44 mins
Astra reels in a big one... a catfish that is. Should she lend her detective skills to dating apps to help verify identities? Danielle is staying mum on a top secret project. Wes and Wendy reflect on life inside the red zone. Might there be another round of stockpiling groceries? Tune in to find out and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with your favorite friends.

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Covid Red Zones, Mariah's Memoir and Fall Baking Ideas!

October 7, 2020 • 32 mins
On this weeks episode, Wendy is feeling SPICY and meeting up with one of our listeners to try their hot sauce called Silva Bullet. Wes is concerned about being in a Red Zone but he isn’t alone as Wendy is too. Danielle finally received Mariah Carey’s book in the mail and Astra is sharing her baking recipes (and eating the goods too)

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Cocktails And Catching Up

October 1, 2020 • 49 mins
On this episode of Tales Over Cocktails, the crew is back together again for a much-needed catch up sesh.  

They discuss indoor dining which has just returned to NYC at 25% capacity this week. Danielle’s been putting her PR skills to the test, Wendy has been geeking out in the world of photography, graphic and website design.  Astra fills us in on her trip to Mexico, and together the gals try to help Wes prepare for what’s n...

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Catching Up With Astra, Wendy, Danielle and Wes!

August 12, 2020 • 18 mins
The foursome is back for a catch up session. After all this time, we found out that Wes decided to manscape, Astra still doesn’t know the fate of her living situation, Danielle has been reading and drinking her 40th birthday party favors (an entire year later) and Wendy has turned into a photography/multimedia tech guru! We also have a guest bartender on the pod! Take a listen and don’t forget to follow, rate and subscribe.

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