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Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Earwolf & Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamatawww.earwolf.com
Gayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend...and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast.

Episodes

Sasheer’s Not Trying To Get Got

Did you get fooled? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss how April Fool’s Day is a precursor to the purge, Sasheer’s terrible prank, Nicole’s love for Volkswagen Golf trucks, and the many seasons in Atlanta. They debut a new segment - Zillow Or No Dillow - where they choose a favorite from two very wild Zillow listings, and answer listener questions about breaking up with new couple friends, communicating with a friend who feels left behind, and what to do with a friend who is a pathological li...

Apr 05, 202348 min

Nicole’s Gonna Walk Into Traffic She Misses Sasheer So Much!

Nicole and Sasheer miss each other… genuinely! They start things off talking about what they can do when they see each other, like Christmas hot dogs! They discuss Nicole deciding to wear loud outfits at the airport, getting a beloved suitcase fixed, their shared love of fun weird stuff, cows having four stomachs, where do flamingos even live, and why there should be elderly skate hours. They take a quiz to see what unique pairing their friendship is, and answer listener questions about sharing ...

Mar 29, 202352 min

Sasheer Would Let a Whale Take Nicole

Do you have dreams about houses? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss the multiverse, Nicole’s moldy office, how we don’t talk enough about Bernie Mac, sending anonymous notes to your neighbors, early morning etiquette when walking your dog, and what’s the deal with sheep?!? We have another DIY moment with Nicole who is redoing a guest bedroom, and answer a listener question about hang out check-ins are they are really necessary? Plus, Nicole watches the trailer for Before Sunrise! Here is more...

Mar 22, 202349 min

Nicole Loves Laughter!

What did YOU think of the Oscars? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss an award show they haven’t watched yet, why we all love Ke Huy Quan, Nicole’s DIY Instagram obsession continuing, Sasheer & Nicole’s commitment to take care of each other when they are old, read about “platonic spouses,” and more! They take a quiz to see what color of hair they should really have, and answer listener questions on how to improvise while playing DnD with friends, if a friend was rude for not paying attention t...

Mar 15, 202357 min

Best Friends Presents: Best Friends with Jacob Wysocki

This week we are releasing an episode from behind the paywall. Best Friends Presents: Best Friends Friends! This episode, best friends Nicole and Sasheer bring on their friend Jacob Wysocki. They talk all sorts of zoom activities like drinking games, holding office hours to see friends and family, and even karaoke! Then they respond to questions on what to do when you feel like you're too busy but friends still hang out without you, when you feel like you're in a one sided friendship, and when y...

Mar 08, 202351 min

Sasheer Is Loving Girl Scout Cookie Season

The rain is still terrorizing Nicole while the ants in the new Ant-man movie terrorize Sasheer. One thing they can both agree on is that the film felt like a Star Wars movie. Nicole realizes that she needs to go back in time to get dropped off in front of Steven Spielberg’s home to become the child to star in E.T. Sasheer is loving girl scout cookie season and together they unpack Nicole’s disdain for the Girl Scouts and the cookies! Lastly, they help solve a listener’s query about how to talk t...

Mar 01, 202352 min

Best Friends Presents: Best Friends With Meatball

We are re-releasing a delightful episode from behind the paywall! Join us on a blast from the past, this week as Nicole and Sasheer are joined by the fabulous Meatball! Together, they discuss Zoom drag shows, stand-up at drive-in movie theaters, getting dressed up with nowhere to go, serving lewks, Meatball’s experience kicking someone out of a club, and that hairy queens matter! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: [email protected] Get access to all the po...

Feb 22, 202346 min

Nicole Thought Sasheer Was Breaking Up With Her

Who needs Valentine’s or Galentine’s when you can celebrate the people you love every day? Come to think of it, why aren’t we making a bigger deal about Friendship Day? Kimmie On The Keys gives Nicole an update on where she can finally get some Ground Beef Nachos. Sasheer reminds Nicole that she is still a priority in her life. Nicole’s 32 paintings arrived, and now how will her small Sonic rug compete? The gals take the quiz, I Know Which Phenomenal Movie Wedding Dress You Should Wear Based On ...

Feb 15, 202355 min

Sasheer Got Sexy For Her Guy On Valentine’s Day

The LA rains are wreaking havoc on Nicole’s home and now a large repair bill awaits. Meanwhile in Atlanta, Sasheer went swimming on her own and survived! Everyone shares their gym experiences and is shocked by the audacity of some gym employees. Sasheer remembers when she worked at a Lingerie store and inspires Nicole to wear some on Valentine’s Day! Lastly, they take a quiz to find out who their celeb BFF is and answer listener questions! Here is the quiz we took: Answer These Questions to Reve...

Feb 08, 202353 min

Nicole And Sasheer Regale You With The Final Chapter Of Their Bahamas Trip

In part 2 of Nicole and Sasheer’s trip to the Bahamas, they discover that everyone, including the staff, runs on island time. On several restaurant outings, Sasheer and Nicole met a founding father, Sasheer was almost murdered by a prawn, and they both had a truly lovely time at a restaurant they were advised not to go to. And yes, Nicole finally got to play with pigs in the ocean! Every day weird things happened, and it was the least relaxing trip they’ve ever taken. Lastly, Nicole shares her h...

Feb 01, 202358 min

Sasheer Was Scared To Leave Nicole Stranded In The Middle Of The Ocean

Sometimes we want vacations, and sometimes, vacations don’t want us! Nicole and Sasheer share their trip to the Bahamas and it was everything BUT relaxing! This trip had everything! Margaritaville to the rescue, dance clubs in hotel lobbies, Jet Ski adventures, Airbnb catfishing, and so much more. You truly have to be sitting down for this one. And, what this trip had the most of all was the audacity! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: [email protected] Ge...

Jan 25, 202355 min

Nicole Is Finally Getting Her Garfield Inspired Nails

Sasheer had a radical experience with mushrooms and now knows the truth behind trees. Nicole will not eat artichokes - forget about it! The ladies are getting their next tattoos soon and brainstorm ink ideas. Nicole remembers the first time she got her first innuendo tattoo and how at the same time she met her soulmate. Lastly, they answer queries on how to handle communication with parents and whether or not to date within your hobby groups. BTW, shout out to Nicole’s assistant Lyndsey for bein...

Jan 18, 202355 min

Sasheer Is Fascinated By The Blue Man Group

Nicole has been watching too many DIY videos, including videos where people make open shelving by removing the doors from their cabinets - it’s overwhelming! Sasheer witnessed the spectacle that is the Blue Man Group and loved it, but she couldn't help but wonder "Where are the blue women?" The ladies are headed to Atlanta and Nicole can’t wait to test drive a vintage Bronco! Lastly, they answer a listener question on how to approach a best friend who may be ghosting you. Email or call Nicole & ...

Jan 11, 202358 min

Nicole And Sasheer Wish You A Happy New Year!

Nicole and Sasheer are stuck in Groundhog Day, Happy New Year! Nicole isn’t vibing with being able to edit texts after sending them, thus reminding Sasheer of an awkward moment in the show Popular. Sasheer and Nicole take on the most intense quiz yet and it’s all about pie, not the math kind. Lastly, your besties answer queries about how to handle conflicts between coworkers, how to navigate romantic relationship ambiguity, and a listener email reminds us all of the amazing pink police cars in M...

Jan 04, 202344 min

Sasheer Knows Her Rising Sign with Casey Wilson & June Diane Raphael - Re-Release

Happy almost new year! To bring in good tidings to 2023, we are releasing another amazing episode of Best Friends from behind the paywall. On another episode of Besting Each Other, Nicole and Sasheer are joined by Casey Wilson + June Diane Raphael! Casey shares a story of June keeping energy high at Casey’s bachelorette party, and June gets teary-eyed remembering how Casey reached out to her their freshman year at NYU. They talk about astrological counseling sessions, similar life occurrences, c...

Dec 28, 202254 min

Nicole's Dogs Are Grateful They Don't Have to Depend on Her with Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski

After learning about the sound effects athletes get to choose for themselves, Nicole and Sasheer talk about teachers coming to students' windows during quarantine, videos of soldiers returning home to see their dogs who thought they were gone forever, and other heartwarming stories. Then, for another Besting Each Other, Nicole and Sasheer welcome Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye! Antoni talks about meeting JVN at Queer Eye auditions, JVN's singing voice in the morning, and ho...

May 13, 20201 hr 11 min

Nicole Wants To Know How You Put Your Bra On

Best Friends back - ALRIGHT! Sasheer talks about her experience dancing with two members of N*SYNC, Nicole tell stories about her recent visit to Benihanas, and they plan their next besties trip. They get into the age-old question of “How do you put your bra on?” and bring in the women of the Earwolf offices to answer. We hear from Sasheer’s mom to learn the correct way to apply perfume, then Nicole and Sasheer answer listener questions about farting in front of each other, when your best friend...

Nov 13, 201957 min

Sasheer is Excited to Learn About Drag with Trixie Mattel & Katya Zamolodchikova

Nicole and Sasheer go in depth on their Emmy night, talking gowns, the food, and seeing Nicole’s face so big on the screen. Then, they interview Drag Queens Katya & Trixie Mattel on their friendship! We learn about their time on Drag Race, how they were deported from Australia together, the logic behind IT. With Trixie they choose their celeb alter ego’s (Howie Mandel, Issa Rae, and Lizzo), and with Katya they discuss how painful the writing process is. Brought back together, they laugh over the...

Nov 06, 20191 hr 32 min

Nicole Hates Hotel Dresser Drawers

Nicole shares a story of a recent Tarot card reading and opening herself up for love, and Sasheer encourages her to explore her spiritual side. They discuss what they learned from a documentary on circumcision, Beyonce + Gwyneth Paltrow’s best friendship, and the time Nicole tried to joke her way out of a speeding ticket. They take listener questions about apologizing too much (it doesn’t matter) living with your best friend (Nicole and Sasheer could NOT), and “trash-ass” boyfriends (They sugges...

Jul 10, 201959 min

Nicole Was Gonna Ride An Alligator

Nicole and Sasheer are best friends with a podcast! Nicole tells stories about bad phone etiquette and a man who loves big panties. Sasheer dreams of life on a commune, and tries to get Nicole on board (Nicole is not on board). They answer listener questions about adult friendships and what to do when you don’t like your friend’s husband, as well as discuss the validity of “emotional labor.” Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: [email protected] (424) 645-70...

Jun 12, 201950 min

Introducing Best Friends

Get ready for Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata, premiering on Earwolf June 12! Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/friends .

May 20, 20191 min
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