Episodes

  • Puerto Rico and (Almost) No Return

    Puerto Rico and (Almost) No Return
    Jul 2 2025
    On this episode of Tea and Tangents with Tara, Tara is joined by her friends Kendra and Nicole ("Nikka") to share the hilarious surprises from their trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From accidentally booking the hotel room to getting locked inside a historic military fort just two hours before their flight, things did not go as planned. They tried local foods like mofongo, went kayaking in a glowing bioluminescent bay, and squeezed in one last ocean swim, just before their flight was delayed (ten times). Listen in for stories we still can’t believe happened.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Reading Fourth Wing | BookTok

    Reading Fourth Wing | BookTok
    May 21 2025
    Nikka and Tara review Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros!

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    35 mins
  • Secrets of a Security Guard

    Secrets of a Security Guard
    Mar 26 2025
    In Season 3, Episode 13, Josh takes us behind the scenes of life as a theme park security guard. 🎢🚨 What’s it like keeping the excitement (and the chaos) under control at a world-famous park? Tara shares how Josh’s conflict-resolution skills come into play—even when they’re just hanging out with friends. Plus, what tips does Josh have for Tara when handling tricky situations? Tune in for insider stories & security secrets!

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    30 mins
  • Wildlife, Puppies & Sacrificial Birds?!

    Wildlife, Puppies & Sacrificial Birds?!
    Feb 27 2025

    Grab a snack and let's discuss all things wildlife 🌿🐾 Would Tara hunt if she had to? Why did the Anhinga that Nicole saw in the Everglades sacrifice their baby? Why did Nicole enter a competitive fishing competition? Should you ride horses without a saddle? Tara and Nicole cover Nicole’s puppy experiencing her first heat cycle and Nicole's new obsession with wildlife photography.


    Oh, and what’s a healthy amount of time to spend on FaceTime with friends?


    Read more about

    • The Anhinga: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Anhinga/overview
    • Natural Horsemanship: https://shopus.parelli.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmi3baxhy6QFgKyh5LCqnDqnkY3Y5W1zuxxRsLzmk8ukamCmvn

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    18 mins
  • Spotting Red Flags in Friends

    Spotting Red Flags in Friends
    Feb 6 2025
    What qualities make for a bad friend? Sit down with Tara, Kat, and Alvaro as they dive into the red flags that result in toxic friendships. From lack of respect to missing accountability, they explore whether "bad friends" might just be a different side of the same coin.

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    46 mins
  • Traveling alone in our 20's.... and why you should too

    Traveling alone in our 20's.... and why you should too
    Jan 15 2025

    Why should you travel alone?


    Derek, Josh, and Tara met in Spain through EF Ultimate Break. When you stay true to yourself and surround yourself with others doing the same, meaningful connections are bound to happen. But how do you go from scrolling travel TikToks to booking the trip of a lifetime? And how do you go from a deathly fear of flying to monthly flights around the world? Solo travel is not about the destination, it's about who you become along the way.


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    33 mins
  • Hokas, Hot Nights & Parking Fights

    Hokas, Hot Nights & Parking Fights
    Jan 9 2025

    Join Tara, Josh & Derek to discuss how they went from meeting in Europe to traveling around the States. Why did a NYC nightclub take away their phones? Do Spanish clubs put NYC nightlife to shame? And what’s the story behind Derek, Josh, and Tara meeting as strangers in Spain?


    Let’s talk about seeing Aventura live and Josh’s take on navigating the chaos of city life. Buckle up (or at least park better than Derek) for this wild ride!


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    35 mins
  • Pura Vida: surfing, surprises and sulfur

    Pura Vida: surfing, surprises and sulfur
    Oct 12 2024
    On season 3 episode 8, Nikka, Kendra and Tara share their Costa Rican adventures. Each of the girls came out of the trip slightly injured, but changed for life.

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    31 mins