Tinis & Tea

In continuing with the theme of returning guests, my cousin Katherine is back. We recapped her month out east on the north fork, our 4th of July weekend, and some interesting interactions we’ve had weddings. 

Wesley is back this week! He told me about the martini happy hour at Grand Army. We caught up and recapped our pride weekend in NYC. I also asked him the question one of you had for me: what does pride mean to you this year?

This week I had to scramble to record an episode since the one I previously recorded with my friend Ray got deleted. So I put out an AMA on instagram and recording solo answering questions that people submitted. Hope you enjoy!

This week I welcome my cousin’s best friend, Brit, to the pod. Brit is also a fan of steakhouses for martinis like many other guests. We also discuss our recent experiences at the Cowboy Carter Concert and a weekend out in Greenport NY. 

This week I finally get to sit down with Rebecca Lenn who is one of my clients and does birth chart readings.  She’s very fancy and likes to have martinis at The Baccarat Hotel. We talk about divinity school, touch on some aspects of my birth chart reading, counter culture in NYC, and where I should take the podcast in future episodes. You can find Rebecca’s information and book your own birth cha...

This week we welcome Dan Crowley to the podcast. He's a friend and bartender from The Duplex you may have heard about on this podcast before. We talked about alot of theater. Our time in it and the current Tony season. There's also some backstage shenanigans and potty humor in there. Oh and Dan said I make a great martini {pats self on back}.

This week I had the chance to sit down with Love Uffot. We talk about all the places she lived while growing up, how she got to NY and her time in the fashion world, and how she and her friends came up with what sounds like a really cool party in Copenhagen.

This week I welcome my friend Amy to the podcast! We talk about our time at the ballet company, the roles we never got to dance together, as well as her many years at Radio City and beyond. 

This week we welcome my friend Jonathan Windham. We talk about our time at the ballet company together, his career since, the show he is self producing, and the time he kicked someone in the face. Information for his show, Standing In Doorframes, can be found at jonathanroysewindham.com Show dates are June 13th, 14th, and 15th at The Williamsburg Art & Historical Center. Follow Jonathan @windh...

This week I sit down with my friend Brendan who takes his martini as a ketel one, bone dry, with a twist, and he likes to go to The Knickerbocker for them. We chatted about AI, startups, his chickens, and how can I monetize this podcast. 

This week we welcome to the pod Karen Asprea. Karen and I have an interesting story of how we know each other through her sister and a good friend I grew up with. We talked about how she got into interior design, trends she loves, trends she hates, and what she thinks will always be classics.

This week we welcome my friend Rosie! We met through the dance world and we shared some on stage mishaps as well as coming to the city for college to dance. And Rosie love's to go to Smith And Wollensky's as well for a martini.

This week I sit down with my good friend Ray over a martini and catch up. Ray’s go to martini spots are The Duplex, Smith and Wollensky’s, and Prime and Provisions. We also chat about martini mishaps, his almost 20 years in NYC, and the advice his dad gave him.

This week my friend Grace came back to fill a spot due to scheduling conflicts. This week I needed to gripe and vent some frustrations that come with living in NYC. We also discussed our most recent visit to The Grill for my birthday martinis.

This week we welcome my friend Brian Perri to the pod! We discuss how much we hate April's Fools Day, rainy days on Fire Island, The White Lotus, and plenty more.

This week I sit down with my friend Andy/Andrew/Chapman and we discussed everything and nothing. We talk about our love of history, bravo, and his run in with Meredith Marks. We also learn about his mobile film festival! Give them a follow on instagram @mobiledancefilmfestival

This week I sit down with my former client, Kirsten Jordan. We talk abut the Italians' philosophy when it comes to drinking, how she became a champion race walker, and her career in real estate.

This week I sit down with my friend Tom. We discuss how hard it is to find blue cheese stuffed olives in NYC, his career in PR and communications and dealing with DEI in today's current political climate, and finding hope during troubling times.

This week I sit down with my friend Peter and we talk about his job as a paralegal, this current season of drag race, and true crime.

This week we have my friend Wesley on the pod and we discussed play aunts, midwest salads, if Friends is funny or not, and the currrent price of concert tickets.

This week I sit down with my friend Rob Jackson, whose full name must be said every time. We talk about some of his crazy stories from his real estate career, our near death experience flying to St Louis for our friends' wedding, and the places he's yet to travel to.

This week I sit down with my emotional support extrovert friend, David. You'll learn how I saved David's life, and how two very different people navigate social settings and became friends. Oh and blocking people in the community who actively vote against people in the community.

This week I am joined by my (favorite) cousin, Katherine. We talk about our family holidays, the games we like to play, and being really good friends with your family. Oh and we discuss our surprisingly responsible martini crawl.

In this week's episode, my good friend Grace joins me for a tini. She has been a "series regular" for real life Tinis & Tea many times. This week we discuss our love of high/low moments, London, and my need for PTO.

This week DeJuan and I discuss moving to NYC, his new YouTube Channel, New Years Resolutions, and Oprah Winfrey! You can find Dejaun on Instagram @dejuanjovan. His Youtube channel is youtube.com/@dejuanjovan. And his website is dejuanjovan.com.