Best ITK Podcasts (2025)

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58- Bartender Secrets, Dating Show Star, How NOT to flirt 58:44

2M ago58:44

58:44

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 r…

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57 - Perfecting the Reservation Game, Dating Expert Mom, Becoming a Food Influencer 56:30

2M ago56:30

56:30

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 …

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56- NYC Clout, Dating Models, Hustle Culture 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

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 …

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55- Shooting Your Shot, Being Adopted, Roster Dating 47:23

4M ago47:23

47:23

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 leav…

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54- Serial Ghosting, The Spirit of New York, Dude Friends 57:43

4M ago57:43

57:43

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 p…

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53- Professional Dominatrix, Dungeon Logistics, Running an OF 51:09

5M ago51:09

51:09

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 recorde…

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52- NYC Private School to Promoter Pipeline, Green Texts, and Toxic Girls 1:07:09

5M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

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 Linin…

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Ep 51 Teaser @ The Standard, East Village

6M ago

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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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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51 - 70 First Dates, Viral Podcast Fame, The 13-Step Method to WHAT?! 1:00:34

6M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

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…

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Drinks First Podcast is BACK!!!

6M ago

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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 YouTu…

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50 - Open Relationships, Fidelity, and Leaving Toxic Situations 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

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…

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49 - Monetizing Content Creation, Pros of Long Distance, Dating Sober 1:12:42

1+ y ago1:12:42

1:12:42

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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48 - Small Town USA, Indigenous Identity, and COVID Weddings 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

49:34

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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47- East Coast vs West Coast Dating, DJing, and Rizz 56:34

2y ago56:34

56:34

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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46 - Entrepreneurship, Going No-Contact, and Second Date in Paris 59:41

2y ago59:41

59:41

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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45 - My Ex's Best Friend, 100 First Dates, Finding "The Spark" 1:03:35

2y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

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 ema…

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44 - A Solo Episode with Ariana! 46:40

2y ago46:40

46:40

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/drink…

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43 - Peacefully Single v.s. Painfully Single, Learning How to Ride a Bike, and Short Girls 1:06:34

2y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

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…

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42 - NYC Schooling, Working in Fashion, and Situationships 1:13:08

2y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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41 - UWS v.s. Brooklyn, Dating in Europe, and Dinner Over Drinks 1:17:57

2y ago1:17:57

1:17:57

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/subscribeBy Drinks First

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40 - Quarter Life Crises, Intentional Dating, and Being Good in Bed 1:02:12

2y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

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.co…

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39 - Career Changes, Transparency in Dating, and Kink Community 1:06:40

2y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

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…

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#133 Bauul (Elementalism) - In The Keep 1:35:07

3+ y ago1:35:07

1:35:07

Ben “Bauul” Mansell is the lead designer of Elementalism, a new mapset for Doom 2 featuring a “Who’s Who” cast of level designers and independent music composers. Originally spawning the ideas that later became 2019’s Cacoward winning Eviternity, Bauul carried on for 5 years to finally release this “spiritual ancestor”. We’re gonna spend a fair amo…

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38- Egg Freezing, Late Bloomers, 2 Factor Authentication 1:04:48

3+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

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 …

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#13 Dario Casali: From Final Doom To Valve Corporation 1:45:37

3+ y ago1:45:37

1:45:37

Dario Casali is a level designer known for his contributions to Final Doom’s The Plutonia Experiment, the Half-Life series, Left 4 Dead, & Portal 2, to name only a few. Here he joins Bridgeburner to shed some light on what he’s learned in 25 years of designing levels for some of the greatest game franchises of all time. // Dario: https://doomwiki.o…

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37 - Greenwich Equinox, Dating a Look A Like, NYC Pride 55:10

3+ y ago55:10

55:10

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 we…

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36 - Toxic Relationships, Sugar Babying, Playing Men 1:02:22

3+ y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

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 …

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35 - Feral Boy Summer, NYC Women, Men's DMs 1:10:05

3+ y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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 drinksfirs…

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#12 Hannah Crawford & Revel (SPRAWL) 2:26:14

3+ y ago2:26:14

2:26:14

Hannah Crawford and Revel are the developers behind SPRAWL, an upcoming retro movement-shooter inspired by Japanese cyberpunk. Discussed here are the array of challenges faced from starting the game in the Quake engine before moving to Unreal, the level design process coming from Trenchbroom, Revel’s amazing soundtrack, and loads more! // SPRAWL: h…

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Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: International Feminist Icon 23:01

3+ y ago23:01

23:01

Second part look at the life of Funmilayo Ramsome-Kuti and season finale.By UK

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34 - 30 Year Age Gap, Scarcity Mindset, SF vs. NYC 57:02

3+ y ago57:02

57:02

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 g…

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Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: Lioness of Lisabi 19:08

3+ y ago19:08

19:08

A first part look at the legendary Nigerian suffragist and women's rights activist.By UK

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33 - Polyamory, Ethical Non-Monogamy, The Relationship Escalator 55:36

3+ y ago55:36

55:36

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 tw…

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Abdullahi v. Pfizer 12:23

3+ y ago12:23

12:23

The polio case that became a major reason for the prevalence of vaccine skepticism in Northern Nigeria.By UK

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32 - The Morning After, WLW, F*ckGirl Era 51:35

3+ y ago51:35

51:35

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 …

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Olusegun Obasanjo: Late Bloomer to President 20:58

3+ y ago20:58

20:58

we continue this week with a look at Obasanjo's first try leading Nigeria. Following him from his childhood and how that shaped his view of Nigeria.By UK

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31 - Dating with No Apps and No Social Media 54:06

3+ y ago54:06

54:06

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 …

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You are a Dundee United 10:11

3+ y ago10:11

10:11

How did the word Dundee become an insult and moniker for an idiot in Nigerian lingo? We take a look at the most plausible theories.By Ukemeobong Anthony

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30 - Dating Turned Networking, Virtual Dating, 3 Day Rule 49:30

3+ y ago49:30

49:30

This week our guest (Female, Straight, 30, Financial District) is a photographer extrordinare! When she isn't busy taking photos of some of todays biggest stars, she talks us through some dating rules, meeting people organically, and the unfortunate cases when dating turns into networking. *** If you are interested in matching with this week's gues…

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Lawrence Anini: Outlaw King of Benin 9:35

3+ y ago9:35

9:35

The escapades of the infamous armed robber Anini.By Ukemeobong Anthony

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29 - Making Friends in a New City, Love in the Time of Lockdown, Commitment 54:28

3+ y ago54:28

54:28

This week our guest (Male, Bisexual, 25, Brooklyn) gives us some Midwest charm with NYC attitude. Born and raised in Ohio, this relatively new New Yorker talks love in the time of lockdown, how soon is too soon to move in, and the aspects of NYC dating. *** If you are interested in matching with this week's guest, go to our instagram @drinks.first …

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Murtala: Nigeria's first strongman 22:53

3+ y ago22:53

22:53

This week we explore why Murtala was so popular and loved. We also take a first time look at a new rising star in the military; Ibrahim Babangida.By Ukemeobong Anthony

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28 - Daddies, Trusting Your Gut, Dating Couples 1:22:37

3+ y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

In this weeks episode our guest (Female, Pansexual, 24, Williamsburg) and I talk about everything! From dating couples, racism in nightlife, the best dating app filters, daddies, the League, New Society for Wellness, 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 drin…

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Old Jack's Tenure and Deposal 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

22:58

This week we follow the Yakubu Gowon administration after the Nigerian Civil War into the 70s. Exploring their wins, missteps and policies.By Ukemeobong Anthony

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27 - Fresh Starts, URL to IRL, Good Kissers 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Welcome to the premiere episode of Drinks First Season 3! I am so excited to get back to releasing episodes. I took a hiatus of a few months, and some of the episodes this season have been pre-recorded and had to be re-edited or have addendums. This first episode is long but great, he is truly a special guy. Our guest this week (Male, Straight, 24,…

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Isioma Daniel 15:55

3+ y ago15:55

15:55

A young adult woman learns the grim ethno-religious reality of Nigeria the hard way...By Ukemeobong Anthony

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The Great Teenage Hijack 10:16

3+ y ago10:16

10:16

Richard Ogunderu and his friends hijack a plane to save Nigerian democracy.By Ukemeobong Anthony

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ITK Rewind: #89 MK Schmidt (Star Explorers) - In The Keep 2:40:41

3+ y ago2:40:41

2:40:41

One of our all time favorite guests... MK Schmidt, creator of Star Explorers, Paradox Vector, & Aberration Analyst. // https://inthekeep.com/ //By In The Keep

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ITK Rewind: #89 MK Schmidt (Star Explorers) - In The Keep 2:40:41

3+ y ago2:40:41

2:40:41

One of our all time favorite guests... MK Schmidt, creator of Star Explorers, Paradox Vector, & Aberration Analyst. // https://inthekeep.com/ //By In The Keep

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