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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

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Love and dating can be messy—so let’s talk about it! On this multi-award-winning podcast, comedian Nicole Byer explores romantic highs, lows, and all the juicy stuff in between, alongside comedians, experts, and sometimes an ex or two. Tune in for dating mishaps, heartbreak confessions, and the real talk you never knew you needed. New episodes every Friday!

Episodes

Sleeping with Your Uber Driver (w/ London Hughes)

Comedian London Hughes (Netflix's To Catch a Dick ) and Nicole chat about her experience moving to America during a pandemic and race war, sleeping with her Uber driver, doggy style techniques, sucking dick, and pitch their new doomsday movie idea. Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to support, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/...

May 28, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 188

Proposal Gone Wrong (w/ Paul Scheer)

Comedian and actor Paul Scheer ( The League , Black Monday ) and Nicole chat about how his proposal to June Diane Raphael went terribly wrong, how June's wedding ring was stolen from her finger, and shares good wisdom on the importance of relationship building. Plus, June sits nearby, fact-checking Paul's stories. May 25th See Why Won't You Date Me LIVE featuring Drag Race S11's Miss Congeniality Nina West ! Get tickets at live.nicolebyerwastaken.com. Follow Nicole Byer: Upcoming Tour Dates: lin...

May 21, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 187

Kinky in Public (w/ Jessica Rothe)

Actress Jessica Rothe ( Happy Death Day, La La Land ) and Nicole discuss if it's OK to do kinky acts in public, the bizarre ways people are monetizing kinks, and the surprising reality of male escorting. Plus, Jessica describes her pandemy micro-wedding, and her major mic-drop "I love you" moment in her relationship. See Why Won't You Date Me LIVE May 25th! Tickets at live.nicolebyerwastaken.com Follow Nicole Byer: Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram:...

May 14, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 186

Filming Sex Scenes (w/ Casey Wilson)

Comedian Casey Wilson ( Happy Endings, SNL ) chats with Nicole about shooting her recent sex scene, exchanges crazy nannying stories, and shares how she met her husband on the set of Happy Endings . Plus, Nicole matched with her Nailed-It camera person and things got weird. Follow Nicole Byer: Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964 Order Nicole's book: www.indiebound.org/book...

May 07, 20211 hrEp. 185

Being 'Sexually Smart' (w/ JB Smoove)

Comedian, actor, and self-proclaimed 'Love Doctor' JB Smoove ( Curb Your Enthusiasm ) joins Nicole to provide his wisdom on flirting, roller skating, developing rhythm, and shares his guide on having sensual sex. Then, JB elaborates on some motivational quotes. For more of JB’s wisdom, check out his new daily podcast May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove. We're nominated for a Webby Award! Please cast your vote here: bit.ly/wwydmvote Follow Nicole Byer: Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nico...

Apr 30, 202146 minEp. 184

Bad Dating App Bios (w/ Aparna Nancherla)

Stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla ( BoJack Horseman , Corporate ) joins Nicole to discuss how her first and only Tinder date evolved into her longterm relationship. They read some bad dating app bios, talk The Real Housewives of Potomac, and Aparna gives advice on preparing for the possibility of a Handmaid's Tale -like apocalypse. We're nominated for a Webby Award! Please cast your vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/comedy Follow Nicole Byer: Upc...

Apr 23, 202150 minEp. 183

Will You Be My Girl? (w/ Jillian Bell)

Actress and comedian Jillian Bell ( Workaholics , The Pole ) joins Nicole to solve the reasoning behind their mutual singleness. They discuss the results of their recent psychic readings, how they confront people who aren't wearing a mask, QAnon, and manifest qualities of their dream partner. Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stor...

Apr 16, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 182

Finding the G-Spot (w/ Marc Rebillet)

Loop Daddy AKA Marc Rebillet Fucks . He and Nicole have a very horny chat about how he's enjoying his singledom, gaining the confidence to dominate submissive women, and why being brutally honest in a relationship will save you so much time. Plus, Nicole shares some self-loving tips she learned from her therapist. Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Buy Merch: https://...

Apr 09, 202155 minEp. 181

Deputy Gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department (w/ Cerise Castle)

In this bonus episode, Nicole talks to reporter Cerise Castle about her multi-part series, A TRADITION OF VIOLENCE , uncovering the history of deputy gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department. Please note that this episode contains descriptions of police brutality and sexual assault that some people may find disturbing. Read Cerise's ongoing investigation here: knc.la/tradition See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Apr 06, 202150 minEp. 180

Arranged Marriages (w/ Hari Kondabolu)

Stand-up comedian Hari Kondabolu ( The Problem with Apu , host of Politically Re-Active) joins Nicole to break down some common misconceptions about arranged marriages, shares how he met his wife on Facebook, and discusses the importance of having personal space in any relationship. Nicole reflects on an odd conversation she had on a date about dingleberries, plus shares dating advice she received from John Cena while on the set of Wipeout . Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways t...

Apr 02, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 179

Acid Tripping (w/ Bowen Yang)

Actor and comedian Bowen Yang ( SNL ) is just as fiercely single as Nicole. They talk about the struggles of singledom, the crazy current news cycles, their acid tripping experiences, and Bowen shares dating advice he received from Adam Sandler. Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964 Order Nicole's book: w...

Mar 26, 202159 minEp. 178

Polyamorous and Experimenting (w/ Ashley Ray)

Comedian and pop culture expert Ashley Ray (host of TV I Say podcast) used Tinder to run an experiment where she dated every zodiac sign for a month at a time. She explains her findings, her polyamorous dating life, and what it was like to have 8 boyfriends at once. Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964 O...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 177

How to Manifest your Dream Man (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck)

Drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck ( RuPaul's Drag Race S5, winner of Drag Race All Stars S2) joins Nicole to discuss what it was like to date another drag queen, how to manifest your dream man, their unexpected dating life after Drag Race , and some nightmare customer service stories. Plus, Nicole recounts the time she performed sketch comedy to Dolly Parton. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and wa...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 176

Unravelling From A Breakup (w/ Rhea Butcher)

Comedian Rhea Butcher ( Adam Ruins Everything , Good Trouble ) chats with Nicole about how they quit smoking after 16 years, being a lifetime vegetarian, and their old stand-up show, Put Your Hands Together . Rhea then discusses what it was like to unravel from their past relationship, dealing with the public aspect of a breakup, and the story of how they met their new partner. Stream Rhea's new special, "Pull Yourself up by Your Bootleg" at bstlnk.to/butcher . Black Lives Matter! For a list of ...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 175

You Need Therapy (w/ Nore Davis)

Comedian Nore Davis talks with Nicole about the movies that have brought them joy, why he's decided to 'date himself', leaving a toxic relationship, and the importance of therapy. This Black History Month , research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 174

Love & Music (w/ Randy Jackson)

Musician/producer/host Randy Jackson ( American Idol , Name That Tune ) shares his skepticism with app dating, the worst date he’s been on, his favorite love songs, and catfishing. This Black History Month , research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Feb 19, 202139 minEp. 173

Stripping & Sex Work (w/ Teddy B. Ruxpin)

Dancer and sex worker Teddy B. Ruxpin chats with Nicole about all things stripping and sex work. They discuss her start into the profession, finding her niche as an "alt girl", dealing with racism in the workplace, and her work for stripper advocacy. Plus, Teddy reveals she dated a comedian who would talk about her work in his stand-up routine. Tonight - See a LIVE virtual episode of Why Won't You Date Me? with Heidi N Closet ! Tickets: onlocationlive.com/nicolebyer This Black History Month , re...

Feb 12, 202152 minEp. 172

Ask Him About His Credit Score (w/ Tiffany Haddish)

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish ( Girls Trip , Night School ) first clears the air regarding her Clubhouse bullying allegations. Then, she talks about how dating has changed since Girls Trip , how men try to manage her, the story of a sneaking ex-boyfriend, and of her first orgasm at the movies. Plus, Tiffany offers tips on: approaching men after the pandemy, how to increase your credit score, and why you should ask men about theirs. February 12th - See a LIVE virtual episode of Why Won't Y...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 171

Owning Your Sexuality (w/ Margaret Cho)

Comedian Margaret Cho ( The Masked Singer , All-American Girl) and Nicole chat about claiming your right to talk about sexuality, her experience coming out as queer, learning Japanese bondage, and how she's practicing being a dominatrix. Plus, Nicole's worried she's talking to bots on dating apps. Check out After Hours with Margaret Cho live Feb 14th. Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagra...

Jan 29, 202154 minEp. 170

Empowering Relationship Statements (w/ Deon Cole)

Actor and comedian Deon Cole ( Black-ish , Barbershop ) joins Nicole to share his deep wisdom about love and relationships. They discuss judging people by the moment, recognizing if your partner is in love with relationships or with you, the troubles of dating someone new in a mask, and getting over wanting what you can't have. Plus, Nicole shares a list of empowering relationship statements she found that moved her. Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesm...

Jan 22, 202146 minEp. 169

Big Dick Energy (w/ Conan O'Brien)

Conan O'Brien is here to help solve the root problems behind Nicole's singledom. They also discuss his sexually repressed Catholic upbringing, what it's like to have Big Dick Energy, and his plans for his 20th wedding anniversary. Nicole demands to marry into the O'Brien family, explains to Conan how some of her vibrators work, and describes how she's now using a Theragun to masturbate. Support Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . F...

Jan 15, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 168

Sex Work (w/ AM Davies)

Sex worker AM Davies (Host of Yes, A Strippper Podcast ) is here to answer all of Nicole's questions about stripping and sex work. She discusses the difference between decriminalizing vs legalizing sex work, how strippers are coerced into tipping the house, the diversity problem in strip clubs, and how she's working to unionize strippers. Dating as a sex worker also comes with its own challenges - AM shares how partners have been jealous of her work, how she's even been broken up over her Instag...

Jan 08, 20211 hrEp. 167

Lining Up a Relationship for the End of the World (w/ Niccole Thurman)

Comedian & actress Niccole Thurman ( A Black Lady Sketch Show, Shrill) joins Nicole to discuss their 2021 resolutions, how they are cleaning out toxic negativity in their life, and review each other's Hinge profiles. See Why Won't You Date Me LIVE January 6!  Click here for tickets. Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebook:&...

Jan 01, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 166

Wedding Ruiners (w/ Solomon Georgio)

Stand-up comedian and #Skategang member Solomon Georgio ( Shrill, Adam Ruins Everything ) talks to Nicole about his recent butt surgery and how he's been adapting to his new butt. They also chat about his skincare routine, the importance of partners posing for photos, and why his mom got kicked out of his brother's wedding. Nicole reveals why she doesn't like Christmas and how she got into a fight about a Christmas tree. Nicole will be doing a live episode of Why Won't You Date Me on January 6! ...

Dec 25, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 165

Issues Affecting the Black Condition (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

Roy Wood Jr. ( The Daily Show ) shares his calculations on the safest way of traveling during COVID, discusses dealing with friends who aren't taking the pandemic seriously, getting detained in Canada, and reporting on Black issues on The Daily Show. Learn more about I See Me, Inc charity here . Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebo...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 164

Caught in the Act (w/ Jiggly Caliente)

Drag queen and actress Jiggly Caliente ( RuPaul's Drag Race S4, Broad City) joins Nicole to discuss sex work, walking in on friends or family members having sex, "Dick on-demand boys", and how much sex freakiness should you share with your partner? Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebook:  www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy Buy ...

Dec 11, 202054 minEp. 163

Healthcare (w/ Langston Kerman)

Actor and comedian Langston Kerman ( Insecure, The Boys ) joins Nicole to discuss her recent broken ankle and awkward brush with healthcare. He also shares the perks of dating long distance, how to attract chucklefuckers, and how he used the ' 36 Questions That Lead to Love ' to open up to his wife. Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Fa...

Dec 04, 202058 minEp. 162

Serving the Full Fantasy (w/ Creme Fatale)

Drag queen & makeup artist Creme Fatale joins Nicole to discuss dating horror stories, how to leave a bad date fast, why aren't there any lady gloryholes, and makeup. Check out Creme Fetale's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCJS8an0aBA9NfTBku95UOtw Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebook:  www.facebook.com/nicoleb...

Nov 27, 202050 minEp. 161

Grown-Up Breakup (w/ Lucy Stoole)

Drag queen Lucy Stoole joins Nicole to discuss the story behind their drag name, their recent breakup, the struggles of dating app messaging, and if it's okay to leave a bad date early. Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebook:  www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy Buy Merch:   https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_...

Nov 20, 202059 minEp. 160

Fresh Heartbreak (w/ Priyanka)

Drag queen  Priyanka  (Winner of  Canada's Drag Race , host of YTV's  The Zone ) joins Nicole to discuss their very recent breakup, getting COVID19 from Brooke Lynn Hytes, evolving from a kids tv host to a drag queen, and explains the dark spiritual energy of Obeah. Support Black Lives Matter.  For a list of resources and ways to help, check out  blacklivesmatters.carrd.co . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter:  @nicolebyer Instagram:  @nicolebyer Facebook:  ...

Nov 13, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 159
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