Tinis & Tea

First episode of 2026 and I’m solo again! I talk about my New Years celebration in Pennsylvania, some easy gym rules for those who are just starting, and plans for the next year of the podcast. 

It’s the final episode of 2025 and it’s another solo episode! 

This week I’m joined by my friend Ben Zumsteg to talk all about his new drink DISCO FIZZ! Everything from development to his first big canning production just over a week ago.  We also obviously had to talk about his years as a competitive figure skater.

It’s my final solo of 2025! I talk about the holidays and the three concerts I went to.

This week I’m joined by my former student, Ally Behrins! We talk about the lore of Gotta Dance, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and our love of Bravo reality tv. 

Nate Greaves came all the way from Connecticut to record this week’s episode of the pod.  This week we discuss his current home renovations, our love of classic camp movies that are very quotable, and his alter ego Jean Naté.

Dean Dante is my guest this week! We share our very funny story of how we met, his transition from performing arts to nightlife, to being an adult content creator. This might well be one of the most candid conversations yet. Also check out his monthly party @leatherandlacepresents

Well this is a week of firsts! My first vesper, my first straight male guest, the first guest who asked to on the pod, and a live studio audience. Alex Skiljan is here to talk about movies and frat life, but not his waxing story. And again a shoutout to hot producer Katherine and her production assistants, Grace and Brit

Please welcome my roommate Tyler to the pod.  This week we cover such topics as his sobriety, bring sober and working in nightlife, and his work on onlyfans.

This week I welcome Hannah to the pod. We have several versions of the first time we met. We also discussed how important a seating area in a kitchen is, what is the “best” beer, and are you a peach or a coconut. Also shout out to hot producer Katherine in the background. 

This week I welcome John Berno to the pod! Another former dancer.  We chat about his time in the dance world, how our paths could have crossed in an alternate timeline, and his transition from performer to therapist. Check out his practice's website thebernogroup.com

This week it’s just me for episode 40! I talk about the upcoming holiday season, getting overwhelmed with starting new projects, and also get a little vulnerable talking about confidence and friendships/relationships.

This week Alison joins me over espresso martinis. She’s a friend of one of my clients and works in PR for Ski Utah. We discuss skiing, the lesbian scene in SLC, our love of broadway, and other things. Specials thanks to fact checker, Hot Producer Robin. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Today’s episode contains talk of suicidal ideations and domestic abuse.  This week I sit down with Jeffrey, a new guest. We discuss his journey was Guatemala to NYC so that he could live life as his authentic self. We also discussed how he got out of his abusive relationship. 

Grace is back for a threepeat! We discuss her recent breast lift! How she came to decide to do it, the recovery, and other things plastic surgery.  We also recap last week’s episode of Bake Off and the final Downton Abbey movie.

I finally got Susie to be on the pod! This weeks topics are the how we met, her first ever martini experience, more dance talk, and her life as a mom in the burbs

This week I sit down and chat with Elliot aka The Drag Dandy! We discussed our love of dive bars, his journey as performer, and the evolution of his drag persona. 

This week I finally get to sit down with my friends Brian Silva! He’s a very busy guy, but we finally did it. This week we talk about the state of civil rights in America, and all the work Brian has done in that space. We also discussed some travel, and how we don’t go to enough museums as residents of NYC. Check out his companies website au.org and find them on all socials @americansunited

This week is a first for the pod! Two guests at once! Catching up with Jonathan and Chapman! More dance talk with these 2. Talking about Jonathan’s self produced show and Chapman’s upcoming Mobile Film festival. Visit their websites at mobiledancefilmfestival.com and jonathanroysewindham.com

This week I’m joined by my former client and American Ballet Theater ballerina, Courtney Shealy.! There’s a lot of shop talk about backstage life, her most recent season at The Met, and how she got to NYC to dance with ABT. Also check out her dance wear line at studioviii.org

David is back this week, and I made sweet tea! We talk about David’s new journey in life, sober dancing at The Eagle, body dysmorphia in the gay community, and David’s power of manifesting.  He also asked me a ver poignant question that I had no idea how to answer.

It’s time for another solo episode. I answered questions that people submitted and all touched on some topics that I had wanted to talk about. 

My inaugural guest, Jane Lee, is back! Before recording we had a big Korean lunch.  We discuss what we had, K-pop music, and find out how Jane’s “no buy” year is going. 

This week I’m joined by Heather who has her first martini live on air! We discuss our alma mater, her first watching of the series Sex And The City, and some stage mishaps. As well as a question about conspiracy theories. You can find out more about Heather on her website HeatherBildman.com

This week I sit down with my friend Shaunessy. International DJ and corporate baddy.  We discussed his trajectory into DJing, his favorite music, and where he wants to go with his DJ career.