Wine...Interrupted!

It's the Cult Episode! Forgot about "Wild, Wild Country." It's our little cult that could, brain-washing (wine-washing?) you at 11am during our first late morning record. (Cue Tammy swirling her "breakfast wine.") Are you curious about what kind of people get suckered into cults? Want to know more about the specific kinds of mind-control that happens in these secretive clubs? Think you are the type who would NEVER fall for Scientology? Well, stop for a second and think about how you feel about Trader Joes. You'll find out there is an interesting correlation. (You always knew those damn chocolate pretzels were laced with something...) Join Tammy and Heather as we explore the wild world of CULTS, and find out that we both have YET ANOTHER thing in common. (Beware of any friendly gatherings in which people voluntarily wear CAPES)

In our most controversial podcast yet, Tammy and I interview our beloved, local to the Tri-State Area, cuddly Relationship Anarchist himself, Ivan DelSol! We explore all about the concept of Relationship Anarchy, how it is different from polyamory, open relationships, and swinging, as it is defined as: RADICAL SEXUAL HONESTY (gasp!). What if we told the truth, in all its ugly/euphoric glory to our partners? Would we implode? Or would it actually create a more dynamic intimate connection? Can Sexual Utopia really exist? Can there be such thing as too much communication? How does jealously fit in this unique relationship model? And most importantly, how do you choose whose family in which to spend the Holidays????? We seriously could talk about this intriguing concept for days, but here it is, encapsulated within a one hour podcast! DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE. Also, it's perfect for "hate-listening," too if you come from a place of moral monogamous superiority. As Tammy always says, "YOU DO YOU, BOO BOO."

Have you been scammed? You're probably being scammed right now. Too good to be true business ventures? All too generous offers to make your career more successful and your life easier? Tammy and Heather reveal personal not-so-cute stories about being taken for a car-less ride. Email us with questions, comment, show suggestions, and unique wine pairing suggestions at: wineinterrupted@gmail.com

Anyone else have a couple of straight up, shitty years? Hello 2020-2021. Losing loved ones is never easy. Are you prepared? How to deal with all the regret, unfinished business, and endure the 5 stages of grief with the grace and aplomb of a war-torn pandemic survivor. We get into all of this and so much more. Tammy debuts her DOUBLE ZERO Football Jersey (. ) (. ) Astute observations like "I just drink, and know things." Did you know the three of us went to the very same school as a "Runaway?" Apparently, there's a lot of teenage ANGST when you grow up near a beach. Pardon my Throaty, Hoarse voice. Trust me, I've earned it. We'll pour one out for all your homies!

When life slowed down to a mundane crawl (yet riddled with extraneous anxiety...) we all changed our lives to... well, survive. Which of these new habits/survival tactics will you keep, and which will you eagerly light on fire, and chuck into the rubbish? (MASKNE, SMISING) We will get into all the lessons we learned, the habits we now embraced, and the pairing down of the immense Bullshit, that we all like to call "Pre-Pandemic existance." Have a hearty listen and please feel free to email us with any and all topic ideas, questions, or offers to produce our 1-Hour drama pilots at: wineinterrupted@gmail.com

I'd like to thank God, the Academy, and then YOU! This episode is all about the most influential people in your life, who inspired you, got under your skin, and changed the trajectory of your life. Maybe they showed up at a time on your life that was completely devoid of meaning, challenged yourself to become something better, saw something in you that you didn't, or held your hand during a precarious rite-of-passage? Either way, they come to mind when you consider the reach of influence felt within the stages of your life. I hope they at least made it to your Christmas card list! Cheers to all those invisible, unknown saviors!

Dreams can take on a barrage of meanings and insights. Do you really have a raging crush on your _____, or is a spade always just a spade? Is every figure that appears in our dreams really just a manifestation of a side of ourselves, as per Gestalt? Or, as Tammy asks rather bluntly, "Are we all just a bunch of perverts?" (Spoiler alert: I'm with Tammy on this one) BONUS ANTI-AGING TIP: Get braces now, and confuse everyone. Cheers to Tammy's new look! Also featured: Lavender Wine- is it really just NyQuil in a glass bottle?

It's harder than you think. Making friends as a grownup is full of an array of awkward faux pas and exhilarations. Are you set in your ways, have too many friends you are already neglecting? Or are you happier alone, as your own BFF? Is more pals really the merrier? Why is it kind of a pain (let's be real) to attempt to make platonic friends past your 20's? We get into the challenges and victories found in trying to make real connections in the sometimes arctic world of adulting. Hot Tip: Don't be a flake and set your expectations low. (And bring snacks to share) Somehow the Monarchy, the "King Of Thrones," and "Pink Parts," gets mixed in here too. Tammy quote of the Pod, "We're all doing US"

You can't avoid it. The never-ending pervasive diet culture, the skewed, photoshop INSTA filters, and the litany of endless SPANX, and Diet Teas, all trying to whittle you down and shape you into a tinier, version of you. Is it all in the name of "Good Health?" And For whom? Good question. In this Episode, Tammy and Heather get real about their own struggles and victories with the timeless subject of Body Image, as promoted through the media, pop culture, and the world of consumerism. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in September of 2020, so excuse the dated chitchat. What is time, anyway?

This Episode's topic was suggested by a listener who wrote to us at wineinterrupted@gmail.com. Please feel free to do the same! Chime in, and be heard, and therefore discussed. (Over plentiful vino) The alternate title for this episode: "The Apathetic Crush." Vintage: AGELESS. You know the type. The mysterious, aloof, stoic ones who withhold affection/or emotional intimacy, which drives us wild trying to crack the case. You've been there, perhaps thinking that you can "save them," or earn their vague love. Hopefully with enough maturity, experience, (and dare we say therapy,) we can choose healthy, emotionally available folks who can show up and be present and return the love that they are given.

While we are all giving ourselves headaches, hurting ourselves "Smising," trying to convey connection whilst wearing a mask, we thought it was high time to fantasize about the things will will do immediately, once this nightmare of a pandemic rights itself. Get ready for some "upstairs waxing" talk, sushi bar innuendo, longing for dark, swarthy bars, future mask bonfires, and a surprising amount of Disney lust thrown in. Watch out, because post-Covid, Tammy is coming for all of you with a HUGE HUG (with tongue) Got a meaty topic or question for us? Email us at wineinterrupted@gmail.com

Turn ons, turn offs, and TURNT UPS. Get Ready, GBF IS BACK for this one! In this episode we discuss life's excruciating and eclectic irritants in all their "Anti-Boner" glory. Because life continues to be a whirlpool of confounding, swirling wackiness, we thought we'd end things on a high note, so for dessert we reveal the antithesis of pet peeves, and discuss our TURN ONS. Definitely one of our lighter episodes, we run the gamut of topics from micro-managers and yellow cars, to whipped cream and Butt Stuff. Email us YOUR Pet Peeves and Turn Ons at: wineinterrupted@gmail.com

It was all a GAME. It's hard to deny that modern day courtship involves a hefty dose of game playing....To gauge your partner's interest, to keep things exciting, or to even get your potential beloved to notice you. Yes, it's exhausting and juvenile, but par for the course if you're in it to win it. Playing hard to get, ghosting, infusing jealousy, ah yes, those old Chestnuts... Hate the Player, not the game, right? Just to warn you, we go off the rails a bit in this one, completely diverting from the topic at one point to delve into a variety of Fetishes.... I blame being Cooped up for Covid way too long.... (The Heather Cackle meter on this one is about a 7 and 1/2......)

Maybe she's born with it, or maybe it's the Belladonna in your eye drops! In this Episode, Tammy and I explore all the shocking, International beauty tips we could get our grubby hands on. We discover that beauty is truly in the Eye of the Beholder, as some of these trends seem to almost cancel each other's view of attraction completely out! Hit us up with your own unique beauty rituals and tips at : wineinterrupted@gmail.com Our own tip: Wine is The ultimate anti-aging elixir. You can quote us....

To Forgive and Forget. Is that even possible? What if you have a good memory, are you doomed? Is this why people do drugs? Probably. Lots of questions around Ye Ole' F word... It has been said that the ability to truly Forgive is the highest form of Love. But what about self love? Is protecting yourself from being hurt again more important? Does blanket Forgiveness imply that you are now a perpetual Doormat? Forgiveness is most certainly tricky, but experts agree it's really for your own peace of mind, in the long run. Does this mean you have to let that person back in again? Not necessarily. In this Episode, Tammy and Heather dive right into the mire and do the backstroke in the murky waters of Forgiveness. Questions, Suggestions, or just want to exchange awkward Memes? email us at: Wineinterrupted@gmail.com

As a rule: Nothing is hotter than a prospective partner who exhibits genuine courtesy. Trust me, you'll know the difference! In this episode, Tammy and Heather delve into the panty-dropping hallmarks of dating someone who has been schooled in the fine art of etiquette. Polite demeanor and basic consideration appear to go a long way on the path to romance, or heck, on the road to life. Tammy and Heather discuss their own encounters with partners on all ends of the etiquette spectrum. Are basic good manners offensive to Feminists? Let's find out! Chivalry ain't dead, but it might need a blood transfusion.

The Glorious 80's! In this episode Tammy and Heather get all funky fresh dissecting the most decadent and fun decade. Living in the never-ending bummer called, 2020, we thought it might be a refreshing palate cleanser to take a look back at some of the highlights and ridicularity that pop culture whole-heartedly embraced back then. Cheese-whiz in a can, anyone? Just Say NO to Neon? Be warned, there is some bad singing ahead, and a litany of embarrassing fan-girling ahead. In fact, let us never speak of this again. Shhhhhhhh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wanna Meet Tammy and Heather's GBF? He most certainly wants to meet you. Did you bring any snacks? This episode is a "Threesome, "where we have our first guest join us, so please be gentle. (Try to ignore the metronome at the top- time is a manmade construct anyway, so....) Our mystery guest is one of the loves of our lives, and has been since we were all insecure, unabashedly naive band geeks, just trying to make it through fourth period. You know those friends who knew you, before YOU knew You, and STILL LIKES YOU? That kind. Come have a drink with our FOREVER WINGMAN. (He's a lightweight) But just remember, he's OUR GBF.........so you'll have to get your own.

Our randiest episode yet! Be warned, no delicate flowers here. Insert bars of soap in our mouths for this one. Tammy and Heather plunge ahead though the polite and get to the bone. (yeah, that one) In this one, we entice your ears with such linguistic gems such as, " Humans are Casseroles of Chaos, " and "The Fish Ship has sailed." Not to mention a lengthy round robin about camel toe versus moose knuckle....or rather Speedos versus yoga pants. You guessed it, we're going cerebral deep in this one! (hardly) As always, reach out and connect to us at wineinterrupted@gmail.com! Tell us your thoughts, suggestions, or Thrupple proposals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Move over Siskel and Ebert, Tammy and Heather elevate their thumbs (or other adjoining digits) WAY UP and discuss their ultimate MUST WATCH list. Some choices are campy, perhaps a bit embarrassing, but some are just plain bad ass. You know, those movies you simply cannot watch too many times. Trust me, we've tried to burnout, but no dice. Play it again and again, Sam! Do you have seminal, curated list of soul defining films of your own? Let's hear it! Post your ultimate Movie lists in the comments. Want to connect with us, suggest future topics, ask questions, or perhaps offer to develop our screenplays? :X Email us at: WineInterrupted@gmail.com

Why do we gladly "Do the time," with true crime? It's no secret that women, especially white women, are absolutely smitten with podcasts, TV Shows, Books, and Movies that deal with True Crime. Ever wonder why? This week Tammy and Heather tell stories about their True Crime habits, and Heather discusses what she learned working on Criminal Minds, all in relation to the enduring, addictive content that makes up all things True Crime. They both share hair-raising stories of solo trips gone awry, and their unique tactics found in trying to simply "arrive alive," after bad dates.

I feel called out. In this wine- infused rendezvous, Tammy and Heather Explore the Four Primary Adult Attachment Styles. Tammy recently wrote her dissertation on this very subject, so trust me, you are in good hands! The four child/adult attachment styles are: Secure – autonomous Avoidant – dismissing Anxious – preoccupied Disorganized – unresolved In this delicious Podcast, Tammy and Heather delve into the world of how each of these attachment styles affect one's ability to feel close to another person, just how comfortable one feels with the concept of being dependent on another person, and levels of anxiety that manifest and fluctuate within all four attachment styles, in regards to the levels of worry that accompany feeling potentially abandoned or rejected from their partners. We're getting cerebral over here! Come with us and explore a little armchair psychology with your Pinot Noir!

What happens when you don't get along with your S.O.'s friends or vice versa? How much influence do your friends have over you, really? How much do your significant other's friends influence and rub off on your main squeeze? Does one bad apple make a moldy apple martini? Stories from the frontlines of navigating tempestuous and toxic friends of your main squeeze! "Tell your friends to get with my friends. And we can be friends" - Notorious B.I.G. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you show love through Acts of Service? Or is spending quality time more of your place to shine? Do you give tangible tokens to prove your undying love, or is your affection for your beloved transposed through affectionate physical touch? What about the language in which you'd prefer to be shown love back? Can the love language that you express to your BAE be completely different than the love language you want your partner to "speak"? Tammy and Heather get into all the layers swaddled within the many love languages. So....are you fluent in LOVE?

Welcome to the land of uncomfortable topics, Du Jour! You have this nagging feeling that something isn't right in one of your friendships, they drag you down every time you hang out, judge your life choices, or just straight up aren't there for you. Should you cut the cord? What if you've been friends with them FOREVER? Extra points for longevity and history? Or is it high time you found some pals that unconditionally support you? Friends Forever or Friends For Never.? (Oh, how very clever...) PS: YOU DO YOU, BOO BOO

Let's get raw! Tammy and Heather explore the hidden and obvious meanings intertwined in their favorite torch song from their youth- "A Letter To Else," by The Cure. They take a painful and uncomfortable look back at their experiences with letting go of relationships they fought so hard to make work, and the issue of dealing with timing, indifference, and unequal feelings, all within a melancholic and EMO serenade, of course. Let's dive deep, in-between the lines, and bleed and grieve. Then, we'll dance.

Let's explore the notorious "B" word. Boundaries! Tammy and Heather dive deep in this one, exploring concepts from a well-known article which highlights how old childhood wounds determine the inability for adults to set healthy boundaries within their relationships. The girls wax -on and wax-ff off about the ever elusive concept of co-dependency, speaking your needs to your mate, emotional vampires and their insatiable lust towards Empaths, and platonic relationship deal breakers. Grab a glass of something strong for this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), dabble in ghosts, b-curious about graveyards, and/or felt or seen the presence of your deceased love ones? Told with a healthy helping of, "This may sound crazy, but....," Tammy and Heather get raw and real about their own experiences in conjunction with the spooky spiritual realm. This just may be our weirdest episode yet, and that's saying a lot, coming from us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app