This is not a sponsored ad… but maybe it should be. The Ashleys crack open a HighTide THC Seltzer water, and well, it makes for a curiously delightful episode full of half-finished thoughts, full-body giggles, and theories that should’ve stayed in the group chat. Tune in as the ladies discuss losing control of your upper lip, unimpressed children, the importance of research outside of TikTok, and
02:40 - Spring break is upon us and Ashley N is taking the girlies to M-I-A-M-I, however she can’t figure out if it is normal or not. Is taking your kids to Miami like taking your kids to the scene of the crime? It’s giving they have a kids club, water park, and its of good eats. They’ll be alright, but will Ash N survive the hotel arrangements?
10:23 - The world is moving way too fast for the Ashleys. From Apple Pay to brain chips, everyone wants your data—and it’s giving Black Mirror in real life.
18:35 - Traveling is such an interesting concept, you spend a few hours with random strangers from completely different walks of life as you move to the next part of your life in a bullet of transportation vessel. Maybe it was the High Tide, but this concept really got the Ashleys going, and as a result, we get to meet George and Fred, Ashley W’s newest travel friends.
30:17 - It’s been a minute, but TV Time is back! The Ashleys dish on Temptation Island, Paradise, and White Lotus—with zero spoiler control and even less emotional regulation. You’ve been warned.
45:16 - It’s Question Time! The ladies are discussing the impact of the algorithm, the makings of a good partner, $100 vs 100 lottery tickets, and things that scramble your brain.
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