Artificial Intelligence, Real-Life Drama and Zero Patience

This week on Tales Over Cocktails: AI chaos, Hinge horrors, Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” the Cornell (5)7, and a Wendy & Astra kerfuffle that went WAY too far.  We spill the tea on how a little AI-generated fun turned into a full-blown text war between us. We also touch upon Danielle's dating li…

The Dating Sewer, Utility Poles, Kitten-Fishing, And Dating Prospects

It was a rough day for Long Island commuters when a large utility pole snapped in half, halting service on the LIRR main line. The pole mentioned was in Wendy's friend's yard!  A bait and switch situation occurred when Astra when she showed up for her first date, but she handled it in a classy way…

Reconnecting After A Summer Of Surprises!

Summer break is over and the TOC ladies are back with a brand new season.  The trio reflects on their summer breaks, with Astra sharing her getaway to Greece, which she describes as a much-needed escape after her dating life took an unexpected turn. Danielle is officially a dog mom and made a few…

Kitten Rescue, Ride Share Safety, And Women Who Lead

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 — …

Cockroaches, ChatGPT, and the ‘Girls’ Debate

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 Da…

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

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 beca…

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

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. 

Times Square, A Billboard, and a Soft No

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…

Famous Faces, a Frenchman & a Heated Obsession

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.

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

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…