We’re back for our first Wine Out of 2024 and we’re diving in with a few hypotheticals that reveal a lot: Who are you inviting (or avoiding) on your desert island? Would you switch genders for a day? And why is “hint dropping” still such a mess in relationships? Sip with us as we talk it all out—with local wines and honest laughs in hand. Connect with us and check out our wine list: https://linktr.ee/ALS2WA
May 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 126
The dating pool/ocean is such a mess with so much trash and pee in it that so many people are opting to just stay away and choose the single life (we salute you!) 💕 But for those of us in this dating world there's so much to unpack from unhealed wounds, toxic behaviors, and dating trends that have us scratching our heads. But there are still good men and women out there... right?! 💎 We're taking a light-hearted approach to such a polarizing topic and experience with one simple question: WTF is...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Why do so many men struggle with vulnerability in relationships—and what happens when they try? In this Wining with the Guys episode, we’re talking emotional safety, societal conditioning, and what it really means when a man says “I’m fine.” From emotional intelligence and therapy to the hurt of having your truth used against you, we’re unpacking the reality of male vulnerability with honesty, nuance, and a splash of wine. Grab a glass and get into this powerful convo. 🍷 Connect with us and see...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 124
What does accountability really look like—especially among women? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of female friendships, why accountability isn't just about blame, and how sisterhood should both protect and challenge us. From emotional check-ins to logical clapbacks, we explore why some women resist accountability, how it shows up in our girl tribes, and what it really means to grow. The conversation gets real, the wine flows, and of course…there’s a “cheers to that” 🍷💬👯♀️ Watch...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 123
We had to cancel our February Wine Out, so we're bringing you this Quick Sip Bonus of a chat we had BTS about Housing Realities and Parental Responsibilities. Watch on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ALS2WA Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ALS2WA/ Check out our wine list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t0ncxvkjusPi64kRgMj23ZtYsvwl7crj17e-SxPx10g/edit?usp=sharing Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/ALS2WA...
Mar 06, 2024•13 min
We’re talking discipline, blended families, and that controversial “don’t trust his mom” clip. From stepparent roles and boundaries to the way trauma shows up in parenting, we’re diving deep into how family dynamics shape relationships. Whether you’re a stepparent, a “half-step” mom, or just someone trying to navigate family expectations—this one’s got some real talk, hard truths, and a few laughs too. Join us on the couch, glass in hand 🍷 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/ALS2WA...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 122
What makes someone a “good” man or woman in today’s world? We’re back on the couch with Trey Proper for another Wining with the Guys episode, and this time, we’re getting real about relationships, roles, and expectations. From authenticity and friendship-first foundations to transparency, trust, and what it means to really show up for your partner—we’re unpacking it all. Whether you’re raising a young man, loving one, or trying to be one, this episode has something for you. So pour a glass and p...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 121
📣 Did you set New Year's goals? Have you stuck to them or are you part of Fell Off February? 🤔 We're giving our tips and tricks to stay focused and goal-oriented. Let's prepare and plan for sustainable future success, both personally and professionally. But that's not all. As always, we're popping grapes on the couch and this month we're tasting on some romance-themed wines in honor of February. Grab your glass, a notepad, and join us on the couch and let's prep, plan and toast to future succe...
Feb 14, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Hey beautiful people and fellow winers! We are on break for the holidays! We will be back on Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 3:00 PM ET for our Welcome Back Wine Out Wine Tasting. Be sure to join us on the couch on our YouTube Channel . While we're gone you can catch up on past episodes or re-listen to your fav(s) on YouTube or on your preferred podcast platform. Thank you for wining with us and we'll see you soon! Watch on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ALS2WA Follow us on Instagra...
Dec 06, 2023•1 min
We’re closing out the year the best way we know how—with gratitude, good wine, and some deep reflections. In this Wine Out episode, we’re chatting about holiday food favorites, wild family dynamics, and what we’re hoping for in the year (and years) ahead. We also rated a few new wines, shared dreams for the next five years, and laughed through it all. From New Year’s traditions to personal growth, come sip and reflect with us one last time in 2023. Connect with us and check out our wine list: ht...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 119
What are you leaving in 2023? In this end-of-year For the Culture episode, we’re reflecting on the conversations, culture habits, and mindsets that no longer serve us. From vague “high vibration” lingo to weaponized therapy, mumble music, and surface-level think pieces—we’re calling it all out. It’s giving… growth. And we’re sipping our way into 2024 with real talk, a sweet red, and some hard-to-hear truths. 🍷💭 Connect with us and see our full wine list: https://linktr.ee/ALS2WA
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 118
New goals, real growth, and a few setbacks along the way. On this episode of Wining with the Guys , we’re closing out the year with reflections on fatherhood, job struggles, accomplishments we forget to celebrate, and the goals that still scare us. If you’ve ever questioned your progress or wondered if you're doing enough—this one's for you. Let’s sip and talk about it. 🍷💬 Connect with us and see our full wine list : https://linktr.ee/ALS2WA...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Everyone has first date opinions—but are we being real, or just unrealistic? In this Sis, Let’s Wine episode, we’re diving into the list of places women supposedly refuse to go on first dates (yes, Cheesecake Factory made the cut 😅). From Starbucks to sports games, we unpack what matters more than where you go—and why the internet might be setting us up for failure. We’re keeping it candid about personal preferences, expectations, and why no single list can speak for all women. Oh, and of cours...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 116
We’re talking regrets, real moments, and wild childhood memories. From the one that got away to crawling out of preschool bathrooms, this episode is full of laughs, vulnerability, and a whole lot of pink wine. We're honoring Pink October with a lineup of rosés while diving into the best advice we’ve ever received, the worst books we've read, and why early memories hit so hard. Grab your glass and get ready to sip, laugh, and reflect with us! 🍷 Connect with us and check out our wine list: https:...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 115
From misdiagnoses to medical gaslighting, we’re unpacking why so many Black women distrust the system, how to advocate for yourself, and the hard realities behind the statistics. The unfortunate reality is, too many Black women have been ignored, misdiagnosed, or brushed off in healthcare. In this For the Culture episode, we’re putting it all on the table—from personal medical trauma to the statistics they don’t want to talk about. Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be one reason we’re talking, b...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 114
From “what do you bring to the table?” to hyper-aggressive podcast rants—social media has a lot to say about men, women, and relationships. But are we listening… or just yelling into the void? In this Wining with the Guys episode, we’re joined by our favorite male guest to talk about modern masculinity, double standards, submission, cheating, and the performative chaos of internet “alpha energy.” Trust, it’s a lot—and we’re unpacking it all, wine in hand. Connect with us and see our full wine li...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Celibacy isn’t just for church girls or people who’ve “never done it.” In this episode, we’re breaking down the complex relationships women have with sex, discipline, and identity. From purity culture to the choice to abstain later in life, we’re talking about shame, pressure, self-worth, and the power of redefining your boundaries at any time. Whether you’re in a season of waiting or just questioning the narrative around sex and womanhood—this one’s honest, nuanced, and long overdue. Connect wi...
Oct 11, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Mother Nature decided to literally rain on our Wine Out parade. But we're still here with you, beautiful people and fellow winers! Autumn is here! It's cuffin season, sweater weather, and fall fitness time. Join us as we discuss our exercise programs, fitness routine changes, and our workout playlists. From the power of gospel music to inspire and motivate, to the high-energy and bass-driven rhythms of ratchet music and its power to ignite your inner fire and push your fitness limits. So grab a ...
Oct 04, 2023•30 min
Love and AI - a match made in the digital heavens or a recipe for heartbreak? A lot of chatbot companion platforms say they’re a “tool” to help people communicate. But, are they? Join us as we discuss the implications and consequences of AI relationships and falling in love with AI and how these emotional connections may affect our real-world expectations of relationships. Grab a glass, a seat on the couch, and brace yourself for this one as we dive deep into the causes of these attachments and ...
Sep 27, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Hey beautiful people and fellow winers! Are you ready for this one? A recent experience in online dating showed exactly what is meant by "toxic masculinity". It's a case study that serves as a vital lesson for parents raising children, women navigating the dating scene, and even good men on the hunt for their perfect match. On a dating app, a man boldly proclaimed that women are only good for sex, but it doesn't end there. He proceeded to blame single mothers for societal issues, attack the ment...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 110
There are so many "relationship gurus" and so much conflicting advice out there about what men want, what women want, what to do in relationships, what not to do in relationships, and so much more. A turn down the YouTube rabbit hole was the inspiration for this episode as we given our opinions and react to a video advising women about 5 things we shouldn't tell men upfront (before marriage): traumas, body count/number of sexual partners, what you want in a man, past relationships, and family is...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 109
We took the summer off and now we're back, kicking off September with another Wine Out. Random, ask me anything questions, a few bottles of wine, and an in-the-moment cocktail courtesy of Da Husband. As always, we're talking about life, relationships and culture, from the choice and feelings of love to self-love and self-pride, why women shouldn't want 50/50 relationships and more, including our honest and candid wine reviews and reactions. Grab a glass, a friend, and join us on the couch! Watch...
Sep 06, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Hey beautiful people and fellow winers! We are on break for the month of August and will be back on Saturday, August 26 @ 3:00 PM ET for our Welcome Back Wine Out Wine Tasting. Be sure to join us on the couch on our YouTube Channel . While we're gone you can catch up on past episodes or re-listen to your fav(s) on YouTube or on your preferred podcast platform. Thank you for wining with us and we'll see you soon! Watch on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ALS2WA Follow us on Instagra...
Aug 02, 2023•1 min
The guys joined us on the couch to continue our discussion on traditional and transactional relationships. We’re asking the guys if they want traditional relationships and why men want traditional relationships? The pros and cons of transactional relationships and, of course, the Keke Palmer and Usher birthday dress controversy, and so much more! Grab a glass, get a friend, and join us on the couch to wine, discuss, and laugh as the guys give us their views on traditional and transactional relat...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Can there be love in transactional relationships? Why do so many men claim to want a traditional relationship, especially when a lot of traditional relationships are transactional by nature and design? From 50/50 relationships to finding balance, leadership styles and roles in relationships to monetary and sexual transactions, women competing with men to the history and reality of transactional relationships, and more! Grab a glass and join us on the couch to dish and discuss the pros and cons o...
Jul 12, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 106
We never know what questions we’ll pull out of the glass, but sips get real when we hit the couch with our guests for our monthly Wine Out Wine Tasting. We are celebrating a month of Riesling as we discuss: our oddities, goals we’ve reached so far this year, our top 3 superheroes, the weirdest things in our closets, our cartoon and girl crushes, and if we choose to be another race. Grab a friend, a glass and join us for a bunch of fun, laughs, and wine! Watch and subscribe to our YouTube Channel...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 105
It's been a long time since we talked about our fitness journeys, so what better time than half way through the year?! As with any journey, it's never easy. There will be wins, loses and plateaus. We're checking in and giving our 5 lessons for health and happiness; a few key things to remember while on your own fitness journey. We're talking the impacts of stress, the pros and cons of group fitness, why it's harder for women to lose weight, how age and genetics play a part, what to do when worko...
Jun 28, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 104
We’re celebrating Father’s Day the ALS2WA way with our annual trivia game, Who's Your Daddy? Podcast family member Carl Gray III joins us as we do our guys vs. girls trivia game. This year we're celebrating and testing our knowledge of animated dads from TV sitcoms and movies. Grab your glass, a friend, join us on the couch, and play along with us on this a three round trivia game about sitcom dads/fathers. It’s guys vs. girls and we had a blast! Laughs, trivia, and wine! Watch and subscribe to ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Certified life coach Crystal Brooks joined us back on the couch to discuss finding your voice and self worth. From the office to relationships we're giving our tips, tricks, and personal experiences, and discussing how to stay lifted, encouraged, and speak up for yourself throughout the many facets of life in this sequel to our episode about maturity and self-awareness. Grab a glass and a notepad and join us on the couch as sips get real. Watch and subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on I...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Our sister, Eureka/Ericka, and Da Husband join us on the couch for this month's Wine Out. As always, we never know what questions we'll pull out of the glass! On this month's edition, sips get real as we discuss favorite sex positions, keeping the spice alive in long-term relationships, key things to value in relationships, and more, while sipping on and reviewing our 6 French wines! There were quite a few digressions (sugar in spaghetti, passport boys, and more) in this but that's what happens ...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 101
