• S4E3 | The Esperanza Maria
    Jun 23 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S4E2 | Is it me? Am I the drama?
    Jun 2 2025

    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

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    43 mins
  • S4E1: WELCOME BACK PEACHES!
    Apr 14 2025

    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/wearecandcpod

    Follow Us!

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture

    Benjamin Coy:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy

    Brigethia Arai:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia

    Le 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/

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    43 mins
  • REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 3
    Mar 3 2025

    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! 🍾

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    34 mins
  • REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 2
    Feb 24 2025

    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! 🍾

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    41 mins
  • REUNION RECAP | #RHOP Reunion Part 1
    Feb 17 2025

    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! 🍾

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    55 mins
  • S3E13 | Cheers B*tch
    Jan 28 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S3E12 | Hey...how y'all doing?
    Dec 23 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 12 mins