Cocktails & Culture

S4E3 | The Esperanza Maria Jun 23, 2025 01:01:15 Welcome back to Season 4 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! We’re thrilled to be back in the beautiful Jefferson Suite, thanks to our amazing sponsors at Le Méridien D.C., The Madison Hotel.This week, we’re pouring up with the incredible Erin Garnes, also known as The Esperanza Maria! A DMV native and lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and fashion content creator, Erin has spent the last several ye

S4E2 | Is it me? Am I the drama? Jun 2, 2025 00:43:03 Cheers to Season 4 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! We're back and better than ever, with a fresh new vibe powered by our incredible sponsors at Le Méridien D.C., The Madison Hotel.This week, grab your favorite drink as we spill the tea on all things Bravoland, dissect the importance of self-awareness in relationships (and those tricky situationships!), and put our judgment to the test

S4E1: WELCOME BACK PEACHES! Apr 14, 2025 00:43:26 Season 4 of Cocktails & Culture is HERE! We're kicking things off with our FIRST LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE at the beautiful Le Méridien D.C.--The Madison Hotel during their Cherry Blossom Experience!You definitely don't want to miss this episode filled with laughter, insights, and of course, delicious cocktails! We're diving deep into the latest drama unfolding on Season 16 of RHOA, the

REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 3 Mar 3, 2025 00:34:27 Will the real Stacey Rusch stand up? The Cocktails and Culture Podcast is serving you the REUNION RECAP you didn’t know you needed!🌸🥂 On this episode, Benjamin and Brigethia get into the fall out of Mia lies, Stacey faux-relationship and Karen's message to the group. 🎙️ Pop the champagne and pour up with us! And don’t forget to stream all episodes of ⁠⁠#RHOP⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠@peacock⁠⁠! 🍾

REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 2 Feb 24, 2025 00:41:20 WHO IS REALLY POTOMAC? The Cocktails and Culture Podcast is serving you the REUNION RECAP you didn’t know you needed!🌸🥂On this episode, Benjamin and Brigethia get into more of Mia's lies, Vivian and Stacey's drama and Kierna's relationship with Greg. 🎙️ 👀Pop the champagne and pour up with us! And don’t forget to stream all episodes of ⁠#RHOP⁠ on ⁠@peacock⁠! 🍾

REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 1 Feb 17, 2025 00:55:08 Hold onto your flute, because the Cocktails and Culture Podcast is serving you the REUNION RECAP you didn’t know you needed!🌸🥂We are SO excited to bring you this special mini-podcast series recapping the 3-part reunion for @bravotv’s Real Housewives of Potomac. On this episode, Benjamin and Brigethia get into the reunion looks, Karen's message to the cast and fans, Mia's lies and 'Spac

S3E13 | Cheers B*tch Jan 28, 2025 01:02:23 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode Benjamin and Brigethia celebrate the close of season 3, the current state of the country, all things Bravoland and so much more! Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us in season 4! We love you all and thank you so much for supporting us through it all. See you soon :) Learn More: https://li

S3E12 | Hey...how y'all doing? Dec 23, 2024 01:12:17 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode Benjamin and Brigethia talks their hiatus, the election, the holidays, and of course all things Bravoland from RHOP, RHOBH and RHOSLC. Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us! Learn More: https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @WeAreCCPod TikTo

S3E11 | Yap Session Sep 18, 2024 00:52:33 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode Benjamin and Brigethia sat down for a much needed yap session discussing topics from this upcoming election to Keith Lee's D.C. food tour and even played a fun game of Song Association! Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us! Get Your Tickets to our live show: https://www.eventbrite.com/

S3E10 | Living an elevated lifestyle Aug 12, 2024 01:09:07 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode we sat down with Liz Strom to discuss all things fashion, lifestyle, her journey becoming a blogger and so much more. Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us! Learn More: https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @WeAreCCPod TikTok: @cocktailsandcu

S3E9 | They Doubted but We Prevailed Jun 24, 2024 01:00:01 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode we sat down with Lynne Lucas to discuss her journey becoming a woman in tech, balancing motherhood and career and so much more. Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us! Learn More: https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @WeAreCCPod TikTok: @cock

S3E8 | Miss Maryland Petite Jun 10, 2024 01:00:00 Welcome back for SEASON 3 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! This episode we sat down with Mrs. Maryland Petite, Kamrin Brown George, to discuss all things sustainable fashion, her journey being a pageant queen and so much more. Comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next from us! Learn More: https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter

S3E7 | Is it all for the storyline? May 13, 2024 00:52:28 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we catch up on the latest drama in Bravoland--#RHOP, #RHOA, and #SHMV. We also discuss friendship and how far folx will go for a storyline. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandcultur

S3E6 | Diverse Storytelling Apr 15, 2024 01:00:00 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we sat down with filmmaker B. Money discussing her journey as an artist, the importance of visibility and widening the screen, and her latest work "Black Girls." Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Join our VIBRANT COMMUNITY Subscribe to ou

S3E5 | Celebrating Women's History Month Mar 25, 2024 00:49:58 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we celebrate Women's History Month discussing iconic women characters in TV and Film. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Join our VIBRANT COMMUNITY for a chance to win $100! Here are the ⁠#giveaway⁠ rules: 1) Subscribe to our e-mail list: ⁠https

S3E4 | A scheme that Todd Set Up Mar 11, 2024 00:55:00 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠⁠⁠, we catch up with all the drama happening in Bravoland. We discuss, #RHOP, #MarriedToMedicine, and the [alleged] scheme that Todd set up in Porsha Williams' return to #RHOA! Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Join our VIBRANT COMMUNITY for a chance t

S3E3 | The Bob is the arches! Feb 26, 2024 01:18:06 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠⁠ we welcome brand stylist, Tiffany Green-Williams, lead stylist for Style By Tipp. Together we talked about Tiffany's fashion inspiration, her journey in fashion and entrepreneurship. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with Tiffany! Instagram

S3E2 | Is it really love? Feb 5, 2024 00:58:16 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the ⁠⁠#CCPod⁠⁠ we chat about Valentine's Day and some of your favorite TV couples! Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (ht

S3E1 | If not now, when? Jan 22, 2024 01:04:28 Welcome back to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the #CCPOD, we welcome PRESTON MITCHUM from Bravo's Summer House: Martha's Vineyard discussing his journey as a Black queer activist, lawyer, and lover of crab legs! Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Preston Mitchum: Website: https://www.prestonmitchum.com I

S2E18 | There's too many nuances! Dec 2, 2023 01:29:29 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the #CCPod we invited our friends, Maame and Gerald, to celebrate our season finale, discuss friendships, relationships, and all the nuances that come with. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (h

S2E17 | Give your parents grace! Oct 3, 2023 01:15:53 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about gentle parenting, recent break-ups, The Renaissance Tour, our favorite throwback TV shows and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsa

S2E16 | What about your friends? Sep 12, 2023 01:23:49 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia catch up on life, #RHOA and #RHONY, and friendships. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/w

S2E14 | Y'all strict around here! Jun 13, 2023 01:07:45 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about #RHOA, Keke Palmer and TV moms, Tyler James Williams, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod

S2E13 | Celebrating our one year anniversary! Jun 4, 2023 01:03:20 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Cocktails and Culture Podcast and chat about #RHOA, new music, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cockta

S2E12 | Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month May 18, 2023 01:06:02 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia sit down with Janetta Knighton and La'Nette Holloman of The Friendship Academy podcast discussing mental health and healthy friendships. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! The Friendship Academy Podcast: Social handles: https://linktr.

S2E11 | And we're back! Apr 25, 2023 00:42:22 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Brigethia's 29th birthday, Chloe Bailey, the return of #RHOA, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter

S2E10 | Imma do the best with what I got! Apr 14, 2023 01:32:53 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia sit down with content creator and celebrity stylist, Tahira, and content creator, Blake Newby. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us as we chat about their journeys, favorite red carpet moments, and of course Housewife drama Connect with us! Tahira https://bea

S2E9 | We don't always have to be excellent Mar 20, 2023 00:55:51 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the 95th Oscars, Law Roach's retirement, Black Chyna and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (http

S2E8 | You're part of the problem! Mar 13, 2023 01:05:08 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the #RHOP season 7 reunion, Angela Yee's new show, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://tw

S2E7 | BFFR! Feb 14, 2023 00:53:46 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the Real Housewives of Potomac's season 7 finale episode and the 65th Grammy Awards. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter:

S2E6 | Star-less! Feb 6, 2023 00:52:58 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the RENAISSANCE tour announcement, Nene Leakes on the Breakfast Club, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @wea

S2E5 | Who's the Real Grande Dame? Feb 3, 2023 00:58:13 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Beyonce in Dubai, Robyn and Juan's mistress, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.

S2E4 | She isn't Beyonce! Jan 24, 2023 00:51:28 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Rihanna's upcoming performance, the #RHOP reunion seating, Cardi B, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weare

S2E3 | A win is a win! Jan 16, 2023 01:16:09 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the Golden Globes, Phaedra Parks, #RHOP, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/

S2E2 | Bye 2022 Jan 11, 2023 01:10:11 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the return of RuPaul's Drag Race, HBOMax's recently canceled series, gatekeeping, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) T

S2E1 | The Antagonist! Dec 5, 2022 01:05:38 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about the wedding of Porsha and Simon Goubadia, drama from the #RHOP, the Balenciaga scandal, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturep

S1E11 | The Finale! Oct 8, 2022 01:39:54 Hello guys! Thank you so much for tuning in for season 1 of the Cocktails and Culture Podcast. We appreciate your support so much and we'll be back for season 2 soon.  Follow us to stay updated!    Benjamin Coy Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/)  TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy )   Brigethia Arai Instagram: @creative

S1E10 | Mercury in Microbraids Sep 17, 2022 01:08:07 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Queen Elizabeth II's death, Benjamin's time at #NYFW, the #RHOA reunion, the 2022 Emmys, and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: • Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) • TikTok: @benjiecoyy (http

S1E9 | Scammed by Sheree' Sep 10, 2022 00:49:01 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about She by Sheree's newest spring/summer line (#RHOA), the leaked season 7 cast photo of the Real Housewives of Potomac (#RHOP), $1000 for BowWow and more. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: • Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.

S1E8 | Accountability, is that you? Sep 3, 2022 00:59:07 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about The MTV Video Music Awards (#VMA), Issa Rae (#SweetLifeLA #RapSh!t), Lizzo and more. Get your cocktail and #PourUp! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: • Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) • TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjieco

S1E7 | Is R&B Dead? Aug 20, 2022 00:58:26 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about JT and Yung Miami,  Soft vs Hard parenting, #TRAUMAZINE by Megan THEE Stallion, is R&B dead? and more. Get your cocktail and #PourUp! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: • Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) • TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https

S1E6 | I'M WORLDWIDE Aug 13, 2022 00:56:53 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Nicki Minaj receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Awards, is Kandi Burruss only famous in #Atlanta or is she worldwide?, more gossip from #RENAISSANCE, and more. Get your cocktail and #PourUp! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: • Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://w

S1E5 | THE RENAISSANCE Aug 6, 2022 00:59:28 Welcome to Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai! This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Beyonce's #RENAISSANCE, Jordan Peele's #NOPEMovie, Rap Sh!t, #RHOA, and more. Get into it and #POURUP! CONNECT WITH US! Beniamin Coy Instagram: www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@beniecovy Brigethia Arai Instagram: www.instagram.com/creativesou

S1E4 | Beyonce is coming! Jul 25, 2022 01:02:08 Welcome to Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai! This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Beyonce's #RENAISSANCE, BET's #CollegeHill, and #WirelessFest! Get into it and pour up! CONNECT WITH US! Benjamin Coy Instagram: www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai Instagram: www.instagram.com/creativesoulll/ TikTok: w

S1E3 | You better call Tyrone! Jun 11, 2022 00:54:00 Welcome to Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai!    This week, Benjamin and Brigethia chat about Kim Kardashian vs Lori Harvey, rainbow capitalism, #RHOA's Sheree and her "relationship" with Tyrone, #DropItWithDrew, and so much more! Get into and pour up! CONNECT WITH US!  Benjamin Coy  Instagram: www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/  TikTok

S1E2 | What's your tagline? Jun 4, 2022 00:52:39 In this episode, Brigethia and Benjamin discuss their favorite housewife taglines, Kim K, Sheree vs. Drew Sidora, and more! Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @creativesoulll (https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulll/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.c

S1E1 | Who's your favorite housewife? Jun 4, 2022 01:12:50 This week Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai chat about their favorite housewives, why they love Nene Leakes, and who they'd like #RHOA's next peach holder to be!  Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @creativesoulll (https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulll/

Welcome to Cocktails & Culture! Jun 3, 2022 00:00:15 Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. Connect with us! Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @creativesoulll (https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulll/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia)

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