Tales Over Cocktails

103.5 KTU (WKTU-FM)

A weekly podcast about relationships & dating in lonely NYC... (over drinks!) Hosted by your 4 favorite friends, Astra, Wendy, Danielle & Wes.

  • 31 minutes 42 seconds
    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 — 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’s a fun one!

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    24 February 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 20 minutes 2 seconds
    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 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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    12 February 2026, 6:13 pm
  • 42 minutes 28 seconds
    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 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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    5 February 2026, 4:50 pm
  • 41 minutes 10 seconds
    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. 

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    30 January 2026, 1:26 am
  • 25 minutes 37 seconds
    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 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 trying to be nice.

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    7 January 2026, 6:40 pm
  • 28 minutes 22 seconds
    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.

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    18 December 2025, 4:34 pm
  • 30 minutes 1 second
    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 and why settling is never an option.

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    10 December 2025, 4:09 pm
  • 31 minutes 30 seconds
    The Lawng Island Ladies: Debbie Gibson Is Our Co-Host!
    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’s like preparing to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    It's four Nassau County Ladies gettin' VERY LAWNG ISLAND! 
    Expect nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of stories from one of the most enduring names in pop.

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    24 November 2025, 7:53 pm
  • 20 minutes 26 seconds
    Touching, Feeling, Ghosting, and Moving
    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 episode is a rollercoaster in the best way.

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    19 November 2025, 5:21 pm
  • 14 minutes 28 seconds
    Guess Who’s Back? Tales Over Cocktails Returns!
    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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    6 November 2025, 4:02 pm
  • 30 minutes 4 seconds
    Just The Two Of Us...And Some Mind Blowing Stuff!
    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 about! Please like and subscribe to us on all platforms including our YouTube page and cheers!

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    22 April 2021, 1:18 am
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