Our guest (TF, 30, Straight, Brooklyn/Berlin) is an artist and our first reprise guest. She tells us everything from her artistic journey of what it means to exist and survive as a woman, crashing guest lists, how to read signals, their before sunrise moment, the art of small talk/flirting, using olive oil as a substitute for…, open minded European men, how to create a power dynamic, and more.

If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at Sotto Social Club [https://www.instagram.com/sottosocialclub] in Little Italy, New York. Sotto Social Club is the best hidden secret under Gelso & Grand [https://www.instagram.com/gelsoandgrand/] in a rustic and elegant private dining space in Little Italy and has a crisp cocktail list, downtown vibe, and can just about be the best venue to throw secret parties (including my own bday party).

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59- Brooklyn to Berlin Pipeline, Playing Games, "Megaladong"

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 [http://instagram.com/alicerestaurantnyc] in Greenwich Village. Alice is hidden in a townhouse on 13th street and is serving some of the best Italian food, and can be a super fun night out when they throw their secret parties.

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first [http://instagram.com/drinks.first], our beacons or directly to our matching form:

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58- Bartender Secrets, Dating Show Star, How NOT to flirt

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 [https://www.instagram.com/brokenshaker/] in Gramercy. Broken Shaker has recently been revamped by the Authentic Hospitality [https://www.instagram.com/authentic.ny/] team, and is one of the best indoor/outdoor rooftops to hang this summer. Do a bar crawl and stop in at Bar Calico [https://www.instagram.com/barcaliconyc/], also located in the Freehand Hotel [https://www.instagram.com/freehandhotels/].

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57 - Perfecting the Reservation Game, Dating Expert Mom, Becoming a Food Influencer

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 [https://www.instagram.com/barcaliconyc/?hl=en]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) Georgia Room [https://www.instagram.com/georgiaroomnyc/?hl=en]. Go say hi to Alex who is creating incredible drinks, listen to vinyl, and bring your date for a fun night at the Freehand Hotel [https://www.instagram.com/freehandhotels].

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first, our beacons or directly to our matching form:

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56- NYC Clout, Dating Models, Hustle Culture

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 [https://www.instagram.com/cathedralenewyork/?hl=en], one of the most stunning restaurants in NYC located in the Moxy East Village. Cathedrale is french cuisine, perfect for a special occasion, but has one of the best happy hours deals in nyc! $12 martinis and $5 bites anyone??

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first [http://instagram.com/drinks.frist], our beacons [http://beacons.ai/drinks.first] or directly to our matching form:

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Ep 55- Shooting Your Shot, Being Adopted, Roster Dating

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 [https://www.instagram.com/raysbarnyc/?hl=en] 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 martini. If you're lucky you can snag an iconic Ray's hat.

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first, our beacons or directly to our matching form:

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54- Serial Ghosting, The Spirit of New York, Dude Friends

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 [http://jacsonbond.com] in NoHo. Jac’s is one of our favorite date spots in the city. They have award winning cocktails, N/A options, great dessert, and a pool table you can reserve and play (for free)!

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first, our flow page or directly to our matching form [https://forms.gle/R6ggdfsZDGvJyrnYA].

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53- Professional Dominatrix, Dungeon Logistics, Running an OF

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 [https://www.instagram.com/silverlininglounge/] 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 martinis in the city).

If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first [http://instagram.com/drinks.first], our flow page [http://www.flow.page/drinksfirst] or directly to our matching form:

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52- NYC Private School to Promoter Pipeline, Green Texts, and Toxic Girls

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 do. If you have any feedback- please reach out to us on IG or leave a comment below! We recorded this episode at No Bar at The Standard, East Village. One of our favorite happy hours and bites right in the heart of downtown! *** If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first, our flow page (www.flow.page/drinksfirst [http://www.flow.page/drinksfirst]) or directly to our matching form: forms.gle/R6ggdfsZDGvJyrnYA [http://forms.gle/R6ggdfsZDGvJyrnYA] *** www.flow.page/drinksfirst [http://www.flow.page/drinksfirst]IG: @drinksfirst @ariana.nathani TikTok: @drinksfirst @ariananathani Substack: drinksfirst.substack.com [http://drinksfirst.substack.com] Email: drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: drinksfirstpodcast@gmail.com Get full access to Drinks First at drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe [http://drinksfirst.substack.com/subscribe]



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BJ Guide, 70 First Dates, Podcast Prodigy

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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50 - Open Relationships, Fidelity, and Leaving Toxic Situations

A dating podcast about NYC's kinda eligible.



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.