Drinks First

Drinks First

Society EN ↓ 74 episodes

A dating podcast about NYC's kinda eligible. If interested in matching with a podcast guest/ have any feedback please DM @drinks.first on instagram or email drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com. You can find the matching form on flow.page/drinksfirst. drinksfirst.substack.com

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Drinks First

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Society

Podcast website

drinksfirst.substack.com

Latest episode

Aug 19, 2025

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Episodes

59- Brooklyn to Berlin Pipeline, Playing Games, "Megaladong" 19.08.2025

Our guest (TF, 30, Straight, Brooklyn/Berlin) is an artist and our first reprise guest. She tells us everything from her artistic journey of what it means to exist and survive as a woman, crashing guest lists, how to read signals, their before sunrise moment, the art of small talk/flirting, using olive oil as a substitute for…, open minded European men, how to create a power dynamic, and more. If...

58- Bartender Secrets, Dating Show Star, How NOT to flirt 17.06.2025

Our guest (M, 28, Straight, Upper East Side) is a bartender and social media dating show favorite. He talks everything from his favorite spots in NYC, crazy bartender stories, trying to find stability in an unstable life, the plight of being a “hot, tall, white man”, his dating stories, how NOT to flirt, and more. If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We...

57 - Perfecting the Reservation Game, Dating Expert Mom, Becoming a Food Influencer 03.06.2025

Our guest (F, 28, Straight, East Village) is a popular food influencer who tells us everything about building a following, how to play the reservation game, growing up with a mom who is a dating expert, never planning the first date, and so much more! If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Broken Shaker in Gramercy. Broken Shake...

56- NYC Clout, Dating Models, Hustle Culture 13.05.2025

Our guest (M, 26, Straight, Bushwick) has a real NYC come-up story. He talks about moving here without knowing anyone, working his way up in fashion, how he gets free stuff in NYC, meeting people IRL, and general hustle / business rizz. If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Bar Calico in NoMad. Bar Calico has a serious cocktail...

55- Shooting Your Shot, Being Adopted, Roster Dating 22.04.2025

Our guest (27, Female, Brooklyn, Bi) is a Drinks First regular at our events! She talks about becoming a New Yorker in 10 years (valid or nah?), shooting shot in DMs, meeting people at Drinks First, what it was like being adopted, roster dating, exploring dating women, and so much more! If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Cat...

54- Serial Ghosting, The Spirit of New York, Dude Friends 08.04.2025

Our guest (Male, 28, Greenpoint, Heteroflex) talks about The Spirit of New York, moving to NYC and living in a shared hostel, making guy friends, serial ghosting, how to meet people irl, and more! If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Ray's in the Lower East Side. Ray's is the perfect catch all bar, and the cool kid hot spot of...

53- Professional Dominatrix, Dungeon Logistics, Running an OF 25.03.2025

Our guest (Female, 26, Bushwick, Bisexual) is a professional Dominatrix and Sex Coach. She talks all about her career path, how psychology plays into her job, how much she makes, some of the craziest things she’s experienced, her experience dating, and more! If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Jac's On Bond in NoHo. Jac’s is...

52- NYC Private School to Promoter Pipeline, Green Texts, and Toxic Girls 11.03.2025

Our guest (Male, 31, Williamsburg/LES, Straight) is a NYC nightlife legend and photographer. He talks all things android texts, growing up in NYC, find love in the club, choking, writing a book, creating a party brand, and more. If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Silver Lining Lounge in the Moxy LES. One of the swankiest nig...

51 - 70 First Dates, Viral Podcast Fame, The 13-Step Method to WHAT?! 25.02.2025

Welcome back to Season 5 of Drinks First! Our guest (Female, 23, SoHo, Straight) was a former podcast prodigy- slated to be the next Alex Cooper at the age of 19. We talk about how she blew up, why she walked away from her deal with Amazon, going on 70+ first dates, her infamous 13 Step BJ guide, and all the knowledge and tea she had to share along the way. Now at 23- she is living her best life i...

50 - Open Relationships, Fidelity, and Leaving Toxic Situations 28.11.2023

This week, my guest (F, 36, Fresh Meadows, Straight) and I discuss open relationships, loyalty and fidelity, biological clocks, dating older men, and how to recognize and remove yourself from a toxic situation. flow.page/drinksfirst Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

49 - Monetizing Content Creation, Pros of Long Distance, Dating Sober 21.11.2023

This week, my guest (M, 31, Straight, Soho) chat about monetizing content creation, having kids, meeting people on Raya, pros of long distance, communication methods, being sober, and bad first dates. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

48 - Small Town USA, Indigenous Identity, and COVID Weddings 14.11.2023

This week, my guest (F, 27, Straight, Greenpoint) and I talk about growing up in a small southern town, pride in native identity from an early age, storytelling, COVID, and breakups. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

47- East Coast vs West Coast Dating, DJing, and Rizz 07.11.2023

This week, my guest (M, 25, Williamsburg, Straight) and I discuss dating on the east coast vs the west coast, trusting your gut when it comes to dating, lounge bars, DJing in NYC, and rizz. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

46 - Entrepreneurship, Going No-Contact, and Second Date in Paris 31.10.2023

This week, I speak with our guest (F, 23, Hudson Yards, Straight) about starting her own businesses, accessibility, break ups, and unique dates. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

45 - My Ex's Best Friend, 100 First Dates, Finding "The Spark" 24.10.2023

On this week’s episode, I have a candid chat with my ex-boyfriend’s best friend (M, 26, Bed-Stuy, Queer) about weird dates, trying new things in dating, “the spark,” and his year of rest and relaxation. If interested in matching with a podcast guest/ have any feedback please DM @drinks.first [ https://www.instagram.com/drinks.first ] instagram or email drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com . You can find t...

44 - A Solo Episode with Ariana! 17.10.2023

This week, I wanted you guys to get to know a little bit more about me! Ariana - 26, F, Straight, Greenwich Village. Listen in to hear more about my upbringing, my career, my past relationships, and entering my single girl era. If interested in matching with a podcast guest/ have any feedback please DM @drinks.first [ https://www.instagram.com/drinks.first/]on instagram or email drinksfirstpodcast...

43 - Peacefully Single v.s. Painfully Single, Learning How to Ride a Bike, and Short Girls 10.10.2023

This week, our guest (M, 27, Straight, Flatiron) and I talk about balance in a healthy lifestyle, being peacefully single versus painfully single, long distance relationships, learning how to ride a bike, short girls, speed dating, and more. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

42 - NYC Schooling, Working in Fashion, and Situationships 03.10.2023

This week, my guest and I (F, 27, Straight, Tribeca) talk about growing up and going to school in the city, uncommon jobs, how everyone can up their fashion game, drunk texting, and situationships. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

41 - UWS v.s. Brooklyn, Dating in Europe, and Dinner Over Drinks 26.09.2023

This week our guest (M, Gay, 23, Upper West Side) joins us from his summer vacation! Listen in as we chat about the pros and cons of living on the Upper West Side, changing career paths, and dating people from around the world. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

40 - Quarter Life Crises, Intentional Dating, and Being Good in Bed 19.09.2023

This week our guest (F, 27, Bi, Nolita) and I talk about how dating changes after 25, which dating apps are worth our time, what makes someone good in bed, and giving people outside our norms a chance. To match with our guest, please go to @drinks.first on instagram or flow.page/drinksfirst Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

39 - Career Changes, Transparency in Dating, and Kink Community 12.09.2023

This week our guest (M, 26, Heteroflexible, Bed Stuy) and I speak about going to school in the Northeast, talking to our parents about dating, different dating apps, transparency in dating, the kink community, and taking up space in multiple ways at once. Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe

38- Egg Freezing, Late Bloomers, 2 Factor Authentication 26.04.2022

In our Season 3 Finale our guest (Female, Straight, 25, West Village) and I talk about everything! From losing her virginity in her senior year of college, how small NYC is for dating, putting herself out there in different ways, freezing her eggs, and so much more! I had such an amazing time recording this episode because it's always so rewarding having conversations about women's sexual health a...

37 - Greenwich Equinox, Dating a Look A Like, NYC Pride 19.04.2022

This week our guest (Male, Gay, 26, West Village) just moved to NYC permanently and is excited to tell us his stories. He gives us the low down on what actually happens at Equinox, the stereotype that Gay men date look-a-likes, his best and worst date stories, his eclectic mother, and so much more! *** If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first or e...

36 - Toxic Relationships, Sugar Babying, Playing Men 12.04.2022

In this weeks episode our guest (Female, Bisexual, 25, Harlem) and I go deep. She has been a friend of mine for over a decade, and we touch on all things from our high school antics, her toxic relationships, thoughts on monogamy, sugar babying, how to play men, discovering her sexuality, and so much more! *** If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.fir...

35 - Feral Boy Summer, NYC Women, Men's DMs 05.04.2022

Come join me and my new friend (Male, 27, Crown Heights, Straight) as we talk about finding friends in NYC, the internet, NYC women, Men's DMs, Feral Boy Summer, the midwest, the importance of friends in relationships, and more. *** If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first or email us at drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com . Specific instructions on how...

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