Cocktails & Culture

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 years championing mental health, serving looks, and sharing her hair and beauty knowledge with the community.Grab your favorite drink and join us as we dive into wellness, vulnerability, Beyoncé (obviously), and debut our brand new segment: Culture Court. Expect laughs, honest moments, and, of course, cocktails worth toasting to. 🥂Let’s get into it!🥂 Connect with Erin: https://linktr.ee/TheesperanzamariaLearn More:https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us!Instagram: / cocktailsandculturepod TikTok: / cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: linktr.ee/benjiecoyBrigethia Arai: linker.ee/brigethiaLe Méridien D.C. The Madison Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasmm-le-meridien-washington-dc-the-madison/overview/Film Producer: Instagram: ‪@RealChillMarcus‬ Editor: LinkedIn: Phinoshey (Meso) E.: / phinoshey

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 with a new game: "Red Flag or Green Flag!" Get ready for an episode filled with laughter, relatable insights, and, naturally, some seriously delicious cocktails. 🥂 Learn More:https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us!Instagram: / cocktailsandculturepod TikTok: / cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy:Instagram: / benjiecoy TikTok: / benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai:Instagram: / brigethia TikTok: / brigethia Le Méridien D.C. The Madison Hotel:Instagram: / themadisonhoteldc Film Producer: Instagram: ‪@RealChillMarcus‬ Editor: LinkedIn: Phinoshey (Meso) E.: / phinoshey

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 explosive Married to Medicine reunion, Wendy Williams' highly anticipated return to the spotlight, and so much more. Learn More:https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpodFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandcultureBenjamin Coy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyyBrigethia Arai:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethiaLe Méridien D.C. The Madison Hotel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themadisonhoteldc/Film Producer: Instagram:  @RealChillMarcus  Editor: LinkedIn: Phinoshey (Meso) E.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phinoshey/

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! 🍾

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! 🍾

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 'Spacey Stacey.' 🎙️ 👀 Audio-only episodes dropping every Monday after the reunion — because who needs a front-row seat when you’ve got us? Pop the champagne and pour up with us! And don’t forget to stream all episodes of #RHOP on @peacock! 🍾

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://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @WeAreCCPod TikTok: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia

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 TikTok: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia

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/e/the-dc-bloggers-x-cocktails-and-culture-podcast-live-at-la-cosecha-dc-tickets-948456528007 Learn More: https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us! Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @WeAreCCPod TikTok: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia

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: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia Liz Strom: Instagram: @espressofied Blog: https://www.espressofied.com/

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: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia Lynne Lucas: Instagram: @l2lifestyler X: @l2lifestyler Threads: @l2lifestyler

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: @WeAreCCPod TikTok: @cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia Kamrin Brown George: Instagram: @naturallykam and @mrsmarylandpetite Donate to Kamrin's National Campaign here: https://gofund.me/5d7e9d4c

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: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) Drink responsibly!

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 our e-mail list: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/q22tyQK1TfbPNPwi7⁠⁠2 Connect with B. Monet! Learn more: http://www.b-monet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directherbmonet/?hl=en Watch Black Girls here Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod Twitter: @weareccpod TikTok: @cocktailsandculture YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy TikTok: @benjiecoyy Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia TikTok: @brigethia Drink responsibly!

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://forms.gle/q22tyQK1TfbPNPwi7⁠2) Tag 2 friends below***For an (1) EXTRA entry, follow us on ⁠#Instagram⁠, ⁠#TikTok⁠, and X. The winner will be selected through a random drawing and will be announced on April 1st! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) Drink responsibly!

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 to win $100! Here are the #giveaway rules: 1) Subscribe to our e-mail list: https://forms.gle/q22tyQK1TfbPNPwi72) Tag 2 friends below***For an (1) EXTRA entry, follow us on #Instagram, #TikTok, and X. The winner will be selected through a random drawing and will be announced on April 1st! Ebony Vintage Weekend Fashion Show If you're in the DC area--come to the Ebony Vintage Weekend Fashion Show on Sunday, March 17th at 4PM. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ebony-vintage-weekend-pop-up-and-fashion-show-tickets-835380464457?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) Drink responsibly!

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: @stylebytipp (https://www.instagram.com/stylebytipp/) Website: https://www.stylebytipp.com/ Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) Drink responsibly!

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 (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) Spicy Pineapple by Chakayla: Instagram: @spicypineapplec (https://www.instagram.com/spicypineapplec/)

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 Instagram: @preston.mitchum Twitter: @prestonmitchum TikTok: @preston.mitchum Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia)

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 (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia)