Drinks First

Drinks First

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

Episodes

June 17, 2025 58 mins

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 recorded this episode at Alice in Gr...

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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 Shaker has recently been revamped by the ...

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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.

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We recorded this episode at Bar Calico in NoMad. Bar Calico has a serious cocktail program, and Is attached to one of o...

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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!

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We recorded this episode at Cathedrale, one of the most stunning res...

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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!

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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 downtown. Go in for some of the bes...

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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!

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We recorded this episode at Jac's On Bond in NoHo. Jac’s is one of our favorite date spots in the...

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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.

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We recorded this episode at Silver Lining Lounge in the Moxy LES. One of the swankiest nights out in NYC for live music, date n...

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The first episode of season 5 is out now wherever you listen to podcasts and you can now watch it on youtube!

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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 in NYC! We are so excited to be back...

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The wait is over—Drinks First is BACK with a whole new season, and this time, we’re bringing the dating drama straight to your screen.

That’s right—NYC’s favorite dating podcast is now watchable, and we’ve been filming at some of our favorite Drinks First approved spots.

You’ll be able to see the chemistry, the cringe, and the chaos unfold on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

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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.


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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.



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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.



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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.



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This week, I speak with our guest (F, 23, Hudson Yards, Straight) about starting her own businesses, accessibility, break ups, and unique dates.



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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.


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October 17, 2023 46 mins

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.

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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.



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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.



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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.



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