Tea & Tangents with Tara

On this "sports"-cast, Tara hosts Kat and Alvaro to discuss the Super Bowl commercials and the 2026 halftime performance. Why were there AI commercials? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kendra, Nicole, and Tara's book club review of "Blackthorn" by JT Geissinger. Maven's dead grandmother's body goes missing after Maven is supposed to attend her funeral. What happened to the grandmother? Does Maven's family hold secrets? Will Maven run into old friends and enemies when searching for her grandmother in her childhood town? Where does the "gothic romance" come in? More about Bla...

On Season 3, Episode 16 of Tea and Tangents, join Tara and Deepthy for an honest and heartfelt conversation about Deepthy’s journey with cervical spondylosis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Deepthy opens up about the years she spent feeling unheard and dismissed by the medical system, and the challenges of navigating pain and uncertainty before finally receiving a diagnosis. She shares how...

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 glowin...

Nikka and Tara review Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 n...

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 par...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re diving headfirst into TikTok’s hottest new trend: "underconsumption core." The New York Times called it the latest move away from influencer culture, and we have thoughts . Is underconsumption core the next wave of minimalism? With a juicy tidbit from Brett House, an economics professor at Columbia, Tara explores if this movement is just a response to economic woes. Join Tara for a lively di...

Tara is joined by Annie for a heartwarming and adventurous chat. Annie shares the thrilling story of her first pilot lesson and the unexpected twist of taking to the skies with her boyfriend, who happens to be her rekindled ex. But that's not all—Annie spills the tea on receiving a surprise photo from her last summer fling and dives into the juicy details of her current relationship. From soaring...

Get ready for a wild ride as Nicole ("Nikka") joins Tara to share their unforgettable horsegirl adventures. These two have seen it all—from a dangerous experience where they almost lost their lives on a horseback riding trail in the Appalachian mountains, to accidentally becoming Division 1 athletes with barely any riding experience. Join us as we laugh, gasp, and learn about their journey into th...

Join Kat and Tara, and let's talk about Saltburn. We'll answer your burning questions. What symbolism is hidden in Saltburn? Who are the real psychopaths in Saltburn? Is Saltburn a love story? How much do we estimate the Catton Family's fortune to be? How did Oliver become so resentful of wealth? Did the audience miss the point of Saltburn? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Join Tara and Abdul as they delve into a shadowy world of online deceit. Abdul discusses a harrowing experience of falling victim to a scam orchestrated by an online employer. The intrigue deepens when Abdul, now at a new job, finds himself accused of scamming a seemingly innocent customer who, as it turns out, is running a scheme against Abdul's company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Happy New Year! On season 3 episode 2, Naomi and Tara talk about why 10-year-olds are shopping in Sephora. Why do middle schoolers have skincare and cups on their Christmas lists? Will artificial intelligence change how influencers create content? Naomi and Tara speak about how capitalism & social media have influenced the development of young people. Naomi goes on to share about the impo...

On season 3 episode 1, Tara goes into the most effective way to use an iPad and organization skills for students with and without the iPad. She recently bought an iPad Pro and is in love with how productive she can be with it. Tara is in love with Duolingo and Collanote. Are third-party iPads a sham? Did Tara get scammed by Amazon? How can you save $200+ on an iPad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

What is competing in a pageant actually like? Do we regret competing? Join the strangers turned roommates, Tara and Emiliann, to discuss competing in Miss. New York USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the second part in a two-part series, Emily and Tara make environmental health news palatable and link the environment's health to our own health. “Cyanobacteria are blue-green algae that produce a variety of bioactive compounds" (Zahra et al., 2020). Cyanobacteria have been considered as a potential tool for the energy crisis, food security, disease outbreaks and climate change. Why is the bla...

As the first part in a two-part series, Emily and Tara make environmental health news palatable and link the environment's health to our own health. Emily will be pursuing her MPH in Fall 2023 and contributed greatly to the research for today's episode. Our first episode focuses on a disease that embodies the environmental health movement: asthma. When discussing environmental triggers of diseases...

On season 2 episode 9, Tara hosts Katerina and Alvaro to discuss if their trio works. Should they break up? Are trio friendships actually genuine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milgram's shock experiment (1963) demonstrates that under pressure people tended to comply with orders that went against their moral code. This applies to the day-to-day questions that we feel pressured to say yes to. How does one overcome the fear and guilt of saying no? Can saying no really improve your relationships with your friends and family? Reference: Encina, G. B., Milgram’s Experiment on...

On season 2 episode 8, Tara hosts Abdul and Tyron to answer questions like: What is it like going to a PWI? What is Black culture? How has working in the college food industry changed Tyron's eating habits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode from the comfort of my bed-- yes, groggy bedtime voice. With being at this point in life, Tara forgets to appreciate the position she's in. The present is not something we will ever have again. How do we come to realize the true value of today? Does graduating early rob you of the college experience? Join Tara for a nighttime chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...