What is Cocktails and Takeaways?
Cocktails and Takeaways is an award-winning lifestyle podcast hosted by Madam Joyce. The podcast launched in June 2021 and features the host in fun, light-hearted conversations with guests over cocktails.
Cocktails and Takeaways has featured guest appearances from a number of prominent Black British personalities, content creators and podcasters, as well as celebrities. Nella Rose, Nakita Johnson and Poet have all featured on the podcast.
Madame Joyce calls her viewers (and guests) Bad Girls and Bad Boys, and they are highly involved in certain segments of the show.
The content is recorded at Jukebox Studios, which is owned by Savage Dan. Episodes are released weekly as videos on YouTube.
Cocktails and Takeaways won Podcast of the Year at the 2022 GUAP Gala.
In September 2022 Cocktails and Takeaways was included in a Spotify billboard campaign.
Cocktails and Takeaways Format
Cocktails and Takeaways episodes are casual conversations between Madame Joyce and her guest(s). Over the course of the conversation, the host may introduce one of a number of segments over the course of the discussion.
Standard episodes tend to span between one and three hours. It’s often interchangeable as to what and how many segment are included, based on time and how the conversation develops.
Introduction
Introductions feature midway through Cocktails and Takeaways rather than at the beginning. Madame Joyce has commented that this is done to relieve the guest from pressure at the beginning of the podcast and to allow them to warm up in the conversation before she introduces them properly.
Are You Smart?
Are You Smart? is a 10-question general knowledge quiz segment on Cocktails and Takeaways. The feature includes topics that cover a range of subjects, but will often include at least one question related to Black culture.
Hot Topics of the Week / Tweet of the Week
In this segment the host and guest(s) will discuss a notable current affairs topic. The subject matter may be based on a viral tweet with significant interaction.
Hot New Releases
Madame Joyce will discuss new media releases, and may include music, TV and film, and talk to the guest about it whether or not they are familiar with it.
Dilemmas / Question of the Week
This is an agony aunt feature where viewer-submitted scenarios are discussed between Madame Joyce and the guest. The difference between the two is whether one situation is discussed (Question of the Week) or multiple (Dilemmas).
Word Association
Word Association is a game in which a word is given to the guest and they must think of a popular song lyric that uses the word within it.
Win or Bin?
The Win or Bin segment encourages the guest to talk about whether or not they like something. Guests will often divulge into more depth on the topic as the conversation continues.
Cocktails and Takeaways Host
Madam Joyce is the founder and host of Cocktails and Takeaways. Prior to the podcast she posted lifestyle content on her own personal YouTube channel. Since the growth of her platform, she has featured on JD, BuzzFeed UK and a range of other podcasts.
Cocktails and Takeaway Topics
Cocktails and Takeaways is a relaxed lifestyle podcast where Madame Joyce and her guest(s) speak freely about topics that come up in conversation. The following subject matter is brought up frequently:
- Sex
- Romantic relationships
- London nightlife
- Black British culture
- Life improvement
Joyce is often able to bring out personal details of her guests and it has led to the show being known as a destination to find out details about individuals that they may not share on other platforms.
Cocktails and Takeaways Example Episode
Below is an example episode of Cocktails and Takeways featuring Madame Joyce in conversation with Nakita Johnson.
Cocktails and Takeaways Guests
Cocktails and Takeaways is primarily a platform for Madame Joyce in discussions with Black, UK-based content creators. A number of podcast hosts, presenters, social media creators and YouTubers have appeared on the podcast. The show has also featured celebrity musician guests.
Find the complete list of Cocktails and Takeaways guests below:
- Kolade Ladipo
- Ayó
- Professor Kumi
- Miss Demz
- Philips Francis
- Savage Dan
- Hoil Boys
- Nifè
- Moses LDN
- Ropo Demure and Senor Fenty
- Elaine Baby
- Jaysqrdd
- Deborah Famo
- Chiso
- VP
- Maggie Mayhem
- Tega Alexander
- Simply Sayo
- Wumi Bello
- Qoy
- Miriam Musa
- Adeola Patronne
- Mimi the Music Blogger
- Victor Kunda
- Nella Rose
- Murad Merali
- Bellah
- Uncle Eli
- Henrie Kwishue
- Poet
- Capella Grey
- EHIZ
- Nakita Johnson
- Classic Manny
- Fats Timbo
- Hemah K
- Tazer Black
- Kanaan Pitan
- Chian Reynolds
- FLO
- Adeola Patronne
- Jourdss
- Uncle Eli
- Rita Balogun
- Max Balegde
- Leoni Joyce
- Rachel Bada
- Mr Martin
- Moyo
- Mamadinya
- Jowoda
- B Simone
- Megan Brooks
- Annie Drea
- Breeny Lee
- Dainá
- Stacy Thiru
- Laylo Qasim
- Chanel Boateng
- Tennessee Thresher
- Ash Holme
- Mariam Musa
- Tyshon Lawrence
- Jazzy Lopez
- Sanam Harianan
- Tanya Manhenga
- Tega Alexander
- Ruchee Wawo
- Martin Akinola
- Uncle Eli
- Harry Pinero
- Shxts n Gigs
- Rae Rogers
- Darkoo
- Whitney Adebayo
- Ella Thomas
- Shannon Langdon
- Dami Hope
- Zeze Millz
- Hilda Baci
- Julie Adenuga
- Kojey Radical
- Uche Natori
- Shallipopi
- Jack Fowler
- King Promise
- Amina
- Snoochie Shy
- Jack Remington
Cocktails and Takeaways Live Shows
Cocktails and Takeaways has been adapted in a live format. The first event took place in July 2022 and its London location is only known to attendees.
Cocktails and Takeaways Sponsors
Cocktails and Takeaways has been sponsored by a number of different brands, including EasyJet, Tinder, AnaLuisa.com and Plant Made.
