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 Greenwich Village. Alice is hidden in a townhouse on 13th street a...
Jun 17, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 58
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 Authentic Hospitality team, and is one of the best indoor/outdoo...
Jun 03, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 57
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 program, and Is attached to one of our favorite clubs (that is only open once in a while now) Georg...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 56
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 Cathedrale , one of the most stunning restaurants in NYC located in the Moxy East Village. Cathedrale i...
Apr 22, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 55
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 downtown. Go in for some of the best onion rings you'll ever have, some pool, and an espresso marti...
Apr 08, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 54
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 one of our favorite date spots in the city. They have award winning cocktails, N/A options, great de...
Mar 25, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 53
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 nights out in NYC for live music, date night, or a fun night out with friends (also some of the best ma...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 52
The first episode of season 5 is out now wherever you listen to podcasts and you can now watch it on youtube ! match with our guest now 😘 Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe
Feb 26, 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 in NYC! We are so excited to be back with this hilarious episode, and hope you enjoy it as much as we...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 51
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. 🎧 Audio + video episodes drop every other Tuesday, starting 2/25. Watch. Listen. ...
Feb 23, 2025
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
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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
Nov 14, 2023•50 min
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
Nov 07, 2023•57 min
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
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr
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 the matching form on flow.page/drinksfirst . Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack....
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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@gmail.com . You can find the matching form on flow.page/drinksfirst . Get full access to Drinks Fir...
Oct 17, 2023•47 min
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
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 and pleasure- so I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As always- if you enjoyed this season p...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 email us at drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com . Specific instructions on how to match are found in our ins...
Apr 19, 2022•55 min
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.first or email us at drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com . Specific instructions on how to match are found in ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 to match are found in our instagram bio. *** www.flow.page/drinksfirst IG: @drinksfirst @ariana.nath...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this weeks episode our guest (Female, Pansexual, 24, Manhattan) and I talk about everything! From "reverse" coming out, being in a relationship with her landlord who happened to be 30 years her senior, dating in SF vs. NYC, being a high achieving queer black woman in NYC, and so much 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 to match are found in our instagram...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min
In my opinion, this is one of my most interesting and informative episodes to date. Our guest (Male, 30, Harlem, Pansexual) joins us to talk all things polyamory, ethnical non-monogamy, and truly helps us break down and see different ways of exploring relationship structures. We talk about his life growing up in small town Indiana, moving to NYC twice, working at a Michelin star restaurant to being in finance, meeting one of the loves of his life (and how he still sees other people while living ...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min
In this week's episode we connect with a good friend of mine (female, 25, queer, Bed-Stuy) and talk about being queer in the city, dating apps v.s. meet-cutes, funny first dates, morning after horror stories, her coming out experience, 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 to match are in our Instagram bio. https://flow.page/drinksfirst Instagram: @drinks....
Mar 15, 2022•52 min
This week we are joined by one of my great friends (Male, Straight, 26, Midtown East). To all our female listeners, you cannot find a better guy. He works in finance, recently bought an apartment, loves dogs, and will be your next Offline Boyfriend. His only flaws, he's not a morning person, doesn't like Italian food, and doesn't like cats. *** 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 instru...
Mar 08, 2022•54 min
