Cocktales with Brandi

About Cocktales with Brandi

Welcome to Cocktales with Brandi—where every episode is served with humor, heart, and a heavy pour of real talk. Hosted by Brandi with an I, this podcast stirs up unfiltered conversations about life, love, healing, and all the mess in between. Whether we’re unpacking childhood wounds or toasting to friendship, no topic is off-limits and no glass is left half full. Expect candid confessions, guest stories, and plenty of laughs as we sip our way through the chaos of adulthood. Pull up a seat at the bar—your healing (and your next favorite cocktail) starts here!

Publisher

Brandi Neal

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2025

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Sip, Release, Repeat

   After a few months away from the mic, Brandi is back with a solo episode that feels more like a verbal journal entry than a podcast. In Sip, Reflect, Repeat, she takes a slow sip of the last couple of months, reflecting on parenting, friendship, relationships, and the journey of intentionally becoming. This episode is filled with gems, one-liners, and those moments that make you pause and say, “Okay, I needed that.” Whether you’re figuring out who you are, raising little people, navigating relationships, rebuilding friendships, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, there’s something here that will meet you wherever you are in life. No guest. No perfect answers. Just Brandi, you, and a few lessons life has been serving up along the way. So pour yourself something good and come sit with her. This one is a slow sip, meant to make you pause, reflect, and maybe see a little bit of yourself in the conversation. Because sometimes the best conversations aren’t the ones you simply listen to. They’re the ones you participate in by pulling up a chair, pouring a glass, and holding on for the ride.

2. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Carrying It Neat: A Conversation for the Strong Friend

   In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, Brandi pours into a heartfelt conversation centered on the strong friend. The one who always shows up, keeps it together, and carries more than most people ever notice. Joined by a close strong friend, YaYa, who brings a background in psychology, the conversation names the quiet weight that often comes with being dependable. Together, they explore how the strong friend identity forms and how it shows up in relationships, family dynamics, and adulthood. With honesty, humor, and care, this episode unpacks why strong friends struggle to ask for help and what burnout can look like when strength becomes a role instead of a choice. The conversation also offers intentional ways to better support the strong friends in our lives without adding to their load. Affirming, eye opening, and deeply relatable, this episode creates space for reflection, validation, and relief. If you have ever been the strong friend or loved one, this is your reminder to pour a glass, press play, and listen closely.

3. 

   16 Jan 2026

   Gangsta Parenting: Raising Kids with Grit and Grace

   In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, Brandi is joined by Tywanda Cuffy for a real and refreshing conversation about what parenting actually looks like in practice. They sip through old school rules they still stand on, the ones they have retired, and how discipline, boundaries, and apologizing to your kids can all live in the same house. They touch on resilience, participation trophies, and raising emotionally aware kids. Through laughs and real stories, they explore building a loving home with structure, why staying mad is overrated, and how parenting is really a long game rooted in grace and intention. This episode is for those raising kids, thinking about having them, or looking back at how they were raised. It is a conversation that invites reflection, honesty, and a little grace for both the kind of parents we are and the parents who raised us.

4. 

   1 Jan 2026

   Same Life, New Pour

   In the season 2 premiere of Cocktales with Brandi, Brandi is joined by her sister for a full circle moment that feels both familiar and deeply intentional. From season 1 episode 1 to season 2 episode 1, it only felt right to bring the conversation back home. What unfolds is a candid and unfiltered discussion about New Year’s resolutions, growth, and the many ways people choose to evolve. This is the kind of conversation where gems are dropped freely. Take what nourishes you and release what does not. Through laughter, shade, inside jokes, and personal stories, Brandi and her sister explore what it really means to choose a resolution system that works for you rather than forcing yourself into one that does not. Whether you are a devoted resolution maker or a firm non believer, this episode offers space for reflection without pressure. Together, they remind listeners that two things can exist at once. A new year can bring fresh opportunities, and you are still allowed to become your best self on your own time and on your own terms.

5. 

   29 Aug 2025

   Cocktales with Dad - Season Finale

   The first season of Cocktales with Brandi comes to a close with an episode that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. For this season finale, Brandi with an I is joined by a very special guest, her father. What unfolds is a conversation that moves easily between laughter and healing, storytelling and reflection. They share moments that touch on the beauty and challenges of fatherhood, the meaning of legacy, and family stories so outrageous they sound almost too crazy to be true. This episode is not only a look at the bond between a father and daughter, but also a reminder of how humor and honesty can coexist. To close out the season, Brandi lifts a toast that serves as both a celebration and a love letter to the Cocktales with Brandi family. It is filled with gratitude for every listener who has tuned in and affirmations meant to be carried into future seasons. This finale is more than an ending; it is a promise that the conversations, the laughter, and the lessons will continue...

6. 

   16 Aug 2025

   Sip Happens: Lessons Learned from the Summer of '25

   Even a little static couldn't stop this one. The mic tried to play but the cocktale was too good not to sip! In this episode, Brandi is flying solo and sharing the ten lessons this summer taught her about boundaries, joy, friendships, faith, and standing on business no matter who is watching. From learning that you have to give yourself something to look forward to, to realizing not everyone deserves front-row seats to your life, this is a mix of wit, truth, and real-life gems you can sip on long after summer fades. The laughs are plentiful, the honesty is turned all the way up, and yes, you might catch a little microphone static trying to join the conversation. But when the message hits, nothing else matters. Grab your drink and press play, because this one is unfiltered in the best way.

7. 

   1 Aug 2025

   Do I Sound Crazy?

   In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, it’s all about you! Brandi with an I is joined by one of her closest friends, Tabita Ares, as they dive into listener-submitted questions and stories. From relationship dilemmas to personal crossroads, they offer thoughtful insight, a bit of humor, and the kind of conversation that feels like a catch-up with your wisest friend. Together, they unpack the complexities of human connection, the power of perspective, and the strength that comes from sharing stories, holding space, and choosing honesty over perfection. So grab your favorite drink and settle in because no topic is off-limits! You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might recognize a little bit of yourself in someone else’s story...

8. 

   18 Jul 2025

   Cocktales & Clarity: Uncorking Growth and the Glow-Up

   In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi we’re raising a glass to the wild ride that is your late 20s and the first sips of your 30s. I’m joined by my girl Haley Reading who’s wrapping up her 20s while I just closed out my rookie year in the 30s club. We’re talking lessons we didn’t ask for, the things we thought we’d have figured out by now (spoiler alert: we don’t), and those moments that still make us cringe. In honor of my 31st birthday, this conversation took a real and reflective turn. We laughed, we sipped, and we both opened up about things we’ve been holding close. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it reminded us just how much power there is in saying the quiet things out loud. You don’t have to be in your 20s or 30s to sip on this cocktale. If you’ve ever been in a season of growing through what you’re going through, this one’s for you.

9. 

   3 Jul 2025

   No New Friends? Navigating Friendship in 2025

   Brandi Foxx discusses the challenges of maintaining friendships in modern times with her mother and her friends, known as the Foxxee Possee, exploring the complexities of building meaningful connections in 2025; this is an interview.

10. 

    20 Jun 2025

    Rhythm & Booze: A Toast to Black Music

    Host Brandi and Grammy-nominated artist Darnell Miller celebrate Black Music Month by exploring the history, influence, and personal memories evoked by iconic songs in this interview episode.

11. 

    6 Jun 2025

    Pop Therapy: Sippin' On Self Help

    Host Brandi Maxiell and licensed therapist Indeya Chavis discuss the rise of pop therapy, social media therapists, and AI advice, offering listeners a grounded perspective on mental health in an interview.

12. 

    11 May 2025

    Mommy Issues on the Rocks

    In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, we’re raising a glass across three generations, mixing wisdom, resilience, and a splash of vulnerability as we stir up a powerful conversation on mother wounds, forgiveness, and the kind of love that refuses to quit. With my mother and grandmother by my side, we’re sipping our way through stories of healing, the courage it takes to break generational cycles, and the importance of intention when building and nurturing relationships. At the heart of it all is my grandmother’s story of adoption ~ a testament to sacrifice, strength, and the unshakable desire to create a better life for the next generation. Whether your relationship with your mother is complicated or full of care, we’re pouring out hope and reminding you that healing isn’t always neat but it’s always worth the pour.

13. 

    7 May 2025

    Meet Brandi with an I

    Welcome to Cocktales with Brandi, where I’m serving up unfiltered truths, shaken with humor, and stirred with a splash of wisdom. What started as a simple pour-up of my story - who I am, my guilty pleasures, and how I’m qualified to host this podcast - quickly turned into a strong cocktail of unexpected truths. In this premiere episode, my first best friend (and little sister) joins me for what becomes a bold and emotional sip through reality TV, one of the most traumatic moments of our childhood, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. So grab your favorite drink, because by the end of this episode, you’ll know me better than a bartender on last call.

Who has been a guest on Cocktales with Brandi

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Foxxee Possee
• Brandi Foxx's mother
• Darnell Miller
• Indeya Chavis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.