213 episodes
Mara Pirez FINALLY Tells The Drake story, Love island stories They Didn’t Show
2026/07/22 | 1h 5 mins.Love Island bombshell Mara Pirez joins Madame Joyce on Cocktails & Takeaways for one of her most revealing interviews yet.
From finally telling the story of meeting Drake, to the internet saying she's "Drake's type", Mara opens up about the rumours everyone has been talking about.
She also reveals what it was really like starring in Dave & Central Cee's "Sprinter" music video, why she originally turned down Love Island because of a guy, and how she eventually found herself walking into Casa Amor.
Mara speaks honestly about finishing in the Love Island villa, staying confident under pressure, navigating relationships in front of millions, and the dating red flags women should never ignore.
The conversation also dives into her thoughts on Aidan, Priya, Simba, and whether producers influenced some of the biggest decisions during Casa Amor. It's an honest, funny and insightful conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories Love Island fans won't want to miss.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Beverly Talks Dating As a Succesful Woman, Mounjaro, Africans vs Black Americans
2026/07/16 | 1h 1 mins.Beverly Adaeze joins Madam Joyce for a hilarious and honest conversation on Cocktails & Takeaways.
From solo travelling around the world to dating in America, body image, fitness, and navigating life as an ambitious woman, Beverly shares the lessons that have shaped her both online and offline.
The pair dive into modern dating, relationships, marriage, body dysmorphia, customer service in the UK versus the US, cultural differences between Africans and Black Americans, and whether successful women should ever "date potential."
Beverly also opens up about her journey from hairstylist to becoming one of Houston's most sought-after MCs, the funniest and most challenging moments she's experienced hosting events, and what's next in her career.
If you've ever questioned modern dating, struggled with confidence, or wondered what life is really like balancing ambition with relationships, this conversation is for you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.- From interracial dating to the FIFA World Cup, Houston, Texas, beauty standards and building a successful brand as a young Nigerian woman abroad, Marvella joins Madame Joyce for one of her most open and entertaining conversations yet.
Known for her beauty content and as the founder of Marviano Cosmetics, Marvella goes beyond the curated social media image to share her honest thoughts on dating, life in America, representing Nigerian women, internet culture and the realities of navigating success in your twenties.
Expect unfiltered opinions, hilarious moments, hot takes and honest conversations that only Cocktails & Takeaways can deliver.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - In this episode, Ope opens up about his journey into Love Island, life inside the villa, his relationships with Angelista and Victoria, the public reaction to his time on the show, and the ongoing conversations involving Simba, Angelista and Mica.
Beyond the villa drama, Ope shares his experience growing up Black in a predominantly white neighbourhood, being adopted by white parents, navigating identity, masculinity, relationships, and what comes next after Love Island.
Madam Joyce and Ope also discuss fan reactions, public perception, body image, dating, confidence, and how reality television can shape narratives.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Joyce is joined by Cacherel "Cach" Mercer — the 25-year-old professional dancer from East London who made history as the first Casa Amor boy to ever win Love Island UK. He entered the villa on Day 28, fell in love with American bombshell Toni Laites and by Day 58 they were crowned the Series 12 champions. This is his first proper sit-down since the villa — and Joyce asked everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Arts podcasts
Trending Arts podcasts
About COCKTAILS AND TAKEAWAYS
Cocktails and Takeaways is a fun podcast all about over-sharing, unpopular opinions, failed relationships, light hearted banter, celebrity gossip, world news and everything in-between. Oh... and lots of alcohol. New Episodes Every Wednesday With Special Guests.Hosted By Madame JoyceFollow Us On IG:CocktailsAndTakeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast websiteListen to COCKTAILS AND TAKEAWAYS, Team No Sleep and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features
Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features


COCKTAILS AND TAKEAWAYS
Scan code,
download the app,
start listening.
download the app,
start listening.





























