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Melanin & Cocktails Podcast is a new audio series created by Amanda, Charlotte, Erayna, Ta’mora and Xtina. Listen every week as these five friends with differing opinions and life experiences make their poignant and hysterical conversations about life issues, sisterhood, pop culture, love and growth. We're like a good cocktail, the opinions may be strong, sweet or salty. They're smart and entertaining. It’s perfect for your morning commute or any time really. Hopefully you'll laugh, discuss, and learn something about yourselves too.Facebook: Melanin CocktailsTwitter: @melanincocktailsIG: @melanincocktails

Char, Amanda, Erayna, Xtina and Ta'mora


    • Oct 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES

    5 from 10 ratings Listeners of Melanin & Cocktails that love the show mention: ladies, chemistry, great.



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    Latest episodes from Melanin & Cocktails

    We're Back We missed you too! Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 21:48


    Don't call it a come back! Secrets and Xtina reunite and share their Vegas experiences and the importance of loyalty to yourself first, when dealing with friends.

    3 Exits Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 81:15


    The ladies discuss Men and all their glory or lack thereof and friendships. Is it good to break up with a friend or acquaintance because they and your "friend" or friend break up? Secrets gets vulnerable about her relationship situationship with New York trash. Listen in,

    Who do you like? Racists Anonymous Anyone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 105:52


    Porsha Williams blew up the Internet after she posted a photo showing her cuddling up with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-star Falynn's ex-husband, confirming that the two were in love after only 30 days. And then there was that ring. Tell us: Real love or made-for-TV love? Xtina and Secrets share their celebrity crushes. Also is the term "What do you bring to the table?" one for men to ask a woman? An Can you always be your authentic self?

    Just the Two of Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 70:41


    SO you want to hike? Hit our Dm and Secrets will hook you up with some great locations. We discuss celebrity crushes, the difference between Compost and Trash ®, discounting peoples support and Justin Timberlake debate. Also Peleton we see you ho.

    Whiskey is the answer, Normalizing Black Love and farewell to the legendary DMX!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 73:50


    In this episode as we say goodbye to a host, discuss Normalizing Black Love, True Friendship and Farewell to a legend our DMX!We say hello to new beginnings! Melanin & Cocktails will continue serving up cocktails, special guests and relatable conversations. Pit Liquor https://linktr.ee/pitliquor discount code is M&C15 for 15% off of one purchase per customer through June 30, 2021.

    It's so hard to say goodbye.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 68:12


    We say goodbye to Charlotte in her last episode. Don't worry we'll force her to come back and share some of her stories. Tonight we discuss Social Media in relationships how important is it? Does Amanda have a fear of commitment or does she just keep interacting with compost men? (Compost: a man that is not completely trash, he has the potential for growth but still has not grown) Do men really prefer women who serve them half popped popcorn? Is there ever a good reason to break up with your best friend for your man?

    Say goodbye to Charlotte continued :(

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 47:45


    Amanda and her theory of who "Becky with the Good Hair" is? Can someone you aren't married to pay your bills? What celebrities should play other celebrities in their biopics?  More rants

    Racists Ya'll can find a Cliff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 67:39


    In this episode the ladies discuss all the March racists thus far. Sharon Osbourne and her trash friend Piers Morgan, the trash Basketball Commentator, the trash Sheriff. With a splash of relationship talk, about do you alter your appearance to looks that your mate prefers.

    Amanda shoots her shot at Rick Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 69:52


    In this episode the ladies discuss Harry and Meghan interview, review Coming 2 America and Staying hot for your mate.

    Waterboys & Uber Cuddles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 41:34


    Cheapskates on Dates This week special guest GZA (https://www.instagram.com/gza_geniuz/?hl=en) aka gza_geniuz weighs in on financing dates, and PDA.

    Pathways to Wellness Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 28:37


    In this bonus episode, the ladies share their go to wellness products of the moment. Self Care is not a hashtag its a necessary part of your everyday life and does not need to cost you anything.

    Part 2 with Patrick. Should you let someone put you on layaway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 36:32


    We finish the previous episode by asking about, Should you let someone put you on layaway? Is it fine to wait for someone to get their life together ie finances, education or dealing with intimacy issues.

    Should Partners exchange Passwords? Pt 1 with Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 59:13


    In this episode the ladies try out being bartenders with Vodka as the mandatory ingredient. Then they join Patrick and discuss should partners exchange each others passwords or are some boundaries in a relationship important?

    Racism on the Bachelor and the Jackson's Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 59:32


    In tonight's episode we had our wonderful guest host Ari and her captivating perspective on life. We talk about Chris Harrison's Bachelor scandal, with a shot of JT's apology. Then Did Randy Jackson and Luther Vandross have an affair with Osama Bin laden?! An we finish it all up with our relationship topic Should couples share finances?

    Cocktails Afterhours! Xtina wants a record deal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 48:27


    Bonus episode! After lightly  discussing relationships and colorism Ta'mora and Charlotte logged off.  Xtina, Amanda and Erayna stayed on and balderdash ensues! From wondering where Theo the Dj/Vj is to Xtina dropping fire lyrics.

    Ya'll just talk about anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 78:35


    In this episode your melanin ladies discuss what their mates do to make them feel special and what they do to try to keep the relationship fresh. They are joined by the very romantic Elden. Then a conversation about Imitation of Life spirals uncontrollably.

    Meet your Melanin Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 65:20


    On this episode we let you get to know your Melanin Ladies. Please watch as we discuss ourselves, Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, Movies that need sequels and earthquake preparedness.

    To chase or not to chase?? Tell all or no and when do you introduce children??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 64:25


    In this episode we discuss an age old question of should a woman go after the man she wants or is there a certain role women have no matter how much time has passed and it includes "letting him come to you." We will discuss, when should you let someone meet your children even when should you share important things about your past.

    Story time with Charlotte and Ghosting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 22:40


    We delve into if we have ever experienced ghosting and what is the appropriate way to break things off with someone you are not interested in. Plus Story time with Charlotte. She has the best stories! For more content please check out our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlGIMrsYvode6haP9piW4Q

    Cosmopolitan Las Vegas hey boo hey!!!!!!!!!!! We're missing a lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 74:42


    Amanda, Erayna, Xtina and Ta'mora attempt to still pour up a great episode! The ladies discuss what kind of background checks and how much digging should you do on a romantic interest. Favorite restaurants and future travel plans and who you must travel with. Question for listeners do you know any great restaurants that have crème brûlée? Email us at melaninandcocktails@gmail.com Intro music from the amazing DJ please follow him at dclass3.org and follow dclass3 on all music platforms even tiktok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9U-YnkI1di24j5xlDPmKcA

    Lafayette and the husbands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 48:58


    In this episode we discuss Matt James the first bi-racial Bachelor. Where would we love to travel and where will we be traveling once we can travel again. Romance question which form of cheating is worse mental or physical? Intro music from the amazing DJ please follow him at dclass3.org and follow dclass3 on all music platforms even tiktok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Relationship Questions with Jeff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 71:25


    On today's episode we dive into some relationship topics and offer a male perspective from Jeff.

    Gal Gadot as Cleopatra, a dash of Self-Care, garnished with can men and women be "just friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 39:15


    In today's show we discuss Gal Gadot as Cleopatra do we need another Cleopatra movie is she the appropriate actor for it, what self-care looks like to us and can men and women be "just friends. Get your drink and get comfortable.

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