Multi-award winning actor and comedian Larry Owens ( A Strange Loop, Abbott Elementary ) chats with Nicole about his experience attending a bear festival, being the fixer-upper in a relationship, and the dangers of Googling someone after a first date. Plus, Larry teaches Nicole some complex new vocabulary. Crazy dating story? Looking for advice? Let Nicole and her guest help you out. Submit your stories, questions, or dirty pick-up lines to [email protected] for a chance to have ...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 266
Comedian Cole Escola (Difficult People, Tuca & Bertie) helps Nicole craft the perfect answer for dating app small talk, shares the secret to their successful 3 year open relationship, and the terrible time they had taking a Tinder date to Paris. Plus, Nicole learns about the new dating app "The League", which costs $99 a WEEK! Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagra...
Nov 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 265
Comedian Julie Klausner ( Billy on the Street, Difficult People ) chats with Nicole about the corny messages she gotten from dating apps, why Nicole was kicked off Hinge, and whether or not Nicole would've met the love of her life at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. Plus, they discuss their favorite New York restaurants. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebye...
Nov 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 264
Actress Aimee Carrero ( She-Ra, Elena of Avalor ) joins Nicole to discuss hookup hygiene standards, marrying the man she was set up with, and running into her ex on his honeymoon. Also, Nicole snatches a baby. We're nominated for a People's Choice Award! Cast your vote for Why Won't You Date Me everyday until Nov 7th. Vote at bit.ly/PCAVOTE2022. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nico...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 263
Comedian Caleb Hearon ( Human Resources ) joins Nicole to discuss self-sabotaging relationships, dating while still in the closet, and an awful date he went on at a Chipotle. Meanwhile, Nicole plans to fly to Houston for some dick. We're nominated for a People's Choice Award! Cast your vote for Why Won't You Date Me everyday until Nov 7th. Vote at votepca.com/pop-culture/the-pop-podcast-of-2022. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support...
Oct 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 262
Writer Rose Dommu (Out Magazine, Like a Virgin podcast) joins Nicole to chat about the story behind her transition, the dangers of dating a trans chaser, writing fan fiction, and her experience appearing as an extra on the set of a Cock Destroyers porno. Plus, they answer a listener's question about how to respond to someone when they say call themselves fat. Got a dirty message, question, or comment for Nicole? Email it to [email protected] . Black Lives Matter. Click here for a...
Oct 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 261
Actor and heartthrob John Stamos ( Full House, You, Big Shot ) is here to figure out the core of Nicole's dating issues. Stamos tells the story of how he met his wife while acting together on Law & Order: SVU, shares his favorite memories of Bob Saget, and rewrites Nicole's dating app bio. Plus, Nicole continues to match with some wackos on Tinder. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter...
Oct 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 260
Iconic drag queen Jujubee ( Drag Race S2, All-Stars 1 and 5 ) joins Nicole to reminisces over her many seasons of drag competitions, her sobriety, playing a matchmaker, and having a praise kink. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicol...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 259
Comedian Guy Branum ( Billy On The Street, Bros ) chats with Nicole about establishing sex contracts before a hookup, being a dom/sub in the bedroom, and the perfect sized bed for sleeping with your partner. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 258
Actor and writer Brandon Kyle Goodman (Netflix's Big Mouth, Human Resources ) chats with Nicole about the time he was chased by the KKK, the struggles of doing a long distance relationship, and the adorable first date story with his husband, and saving money by getting married at the courthouse. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/da...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 257
Comedian and writer Nori Reed ( Raven's Home ) chats with Nicole about getting her breast augmentation, how she soft-launched her transition process, and what it's like being a comedy dominatrix. Plus, Nicole continues to beef with Magic Mike Live . Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 256
Friend and comedian Mary Holland ( Corked podcast) chats with Nicole about having a spooky Halloween themed wedding under a blue moon, managing her codependency in a relationship, and her time working as a wench at Medieval Times. Plus, Nicole shares her first time trip to Disneyland. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 255
Actor and co-star Justin Cunningham ( Grand Crew ) chats with Nicole about recognizing toxic relationships, finding a partner who has a mutual respect for your baggage, and how his selective erectile dysfunction has become a indicator of true compatibility with a mate. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebo...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 254
Conan's assistant, Sona Movsesian (author: The World’s Worst Assistant ) is here! Sona shares how she met her husband at Comic-Con, the art of online stalking a date, giving your number to your waiter, and dating guys who just wanted to get close with Conan. Plus, Nicole pitches her new business idea: Rent-A-Baby . Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer M...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 253
Comedian Mae Martin ( Feel Good ) chats with Nicole about being in a throuple relationship, their experience addicted to drugs, and starting a fresh life in new country. Plus, they share their changing theory on love and relationships, and why they were kicked off Hinge. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indie...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 252
Comedian Nikki Glaser ( FBoy Island, Good Clean Filth ) chats with Nicole about being in a 9 year on-and-off again relationship, how to deal with an FBoy, why men struggle to express their feelings, and offers tips on how to attract a partner. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 251
Writer/director Amy Aniobi ( Silicon Valley, 2 Dope Queens ) joins Nicole to discuss her experience dating with the help of a professional matchmaker, what it was like being raised by parents of an arranged marriage, and making the mistake of posting your significant other on Instagram. Nicole has injured herself singing karaoke. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 250
Comedian Lil Rel Howery ( Get Out , Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne podcast) chats with Nicole about dating a single mom of 4, getting thrown off a horse on a date, matching with Lizzo on Raya, and shares his tips on how to hit on women at bars. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicol...
Jul 29, 2022•54 min•Ep. 249
Reigning drag queen Willow Pill (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S14 ) is here! She chats with Nicole about selling mushrooms as a pandemic side hustle, her thoughts on the iconic catchphrase RuPaul gave her on the show, and partying with fans while tripping on Molly. Plus they celebrate her iconic win being the first disabled person to win Drag Race, and Willow discusses the toxicity of hustle culture and the expectations on herself to work as the winning queen. For more drag queen interviews, che...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 248
Comedian Benton Ray is a kissless virgin. He chats with Nicole about the circumstances of this choice, they learn new terms for different sexual orientations, and what it means to go "basket shopping" for a partner. Plus, Benton matches with straight guys on Tinder? There's a lot to unpack here. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Ins...
Jul 15, 2022•50 min•Ep. 247
Oh my god, he's here. Penn Badgley (You, Gossip Girl, host of Podcrushed ) joins Nicole to discuss why people are infatuated by his serial killing character, why love is not depicted accurately in media, bringing down your walls to connect with people, and the existential insecurities he had when dating. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicol...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 246
Comedian Ketra Long joins Nicole to tell the story about how she got caught cheating twice in her relationship. She also shares the time she convinced Ne-Yo to come see her stand-up show, which she proceeded to absolutely bomb . Ketra teaches Nicole how she manages to get flown out of the country for expensive dates, plus talks about her first kiss and first fingering. This is a wild episode, folks. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to sup...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 245
Co-star Aaron Jennings ( Grand Crew ) and Nicole discuss grade school romances, talking finances with your partner, the benefits of dating an older man, and that iconic Oscar #slap. Aaron shares a wild date story involving a stalking ex-boyfriend, a gang member, and a gun. Plus, Nicole's crazy neighbor pays her a visit at 3:00AM. For more Aaron Jennings, stream Grand Crew on Peacock, and the upcoming A League of Their Own TV series on Amazon Prime. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated l...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 244
Co-star Grasie Mercedes ( Grand Crew, Access Hollywood ) reflects on her 14-year relationship and the breakthrough she had in therapy which led to her divorce. They also discuss getting back into the dating scene at a later age, why white men love drinking milk, and what it means to Afro-Latina. Plus, Nicole shares her rave review for a Broadway show which featured many exposed dicks. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial jus...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 243
Stripper and exotic entertainer Vanity Jay chats with Nicole about all things stripping and sex work. She shares the complicated nature of dating both customers and strippers from clubs, the time she accidentally burned herself lighting her pussy on fire, and the challenges of dating a jealous partner. Plus, they help give advice to a listener seeking sex position recommendations for their partner who isn't the most endowed. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 differen...
Jun 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 242
Comedian and writer Sudi Green ( SNL, I Love That For You ) joins Nicole to discuss their awkward encounters with celebrities, having baby fever, and farting in bed with your lover. Sudi shares a horrible hookup story where her partner was into "intense sex", but failed to preform. Nicole realizes she's horny for magic. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 241
Drag queen and reigning Miss Congeniality Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté ( RuPaul's Drag Race S14 ) joins Nicole for a live episode, where they discuss her favorite kind of dick, the bad jobs she had before drag, and the men in prison who are contacting Nicole. Then, they answer audience questions about their favorite sex toys, the weirdest compliment they've gotten on a date, and blowjob tips. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Black Lives Ma...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 240
Drag queen icon Raja Gemini (winner of Drag Race S3) joins Nicole to discuss the stress of competing in the first all-winners season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars , why she keep her relationship off social media, and shares all of her firsts - first kiss, handjob, and relationship. Plus, the story of why they got fired from MAC cosmetics, and how meeting RuPaul lead them to a job working on America's Next Top Model . Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different thin...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 239
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson chats with Nicole about using Instagram to document her panic attacks, coping with anxiety, and the time she was accused for being a catfish. Meanwhile, Nicole slept with a man who thought Black people were aliens. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's b...
May 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 238
The hilarious Judy Gold joins Nicole to chat about the challenges of dating a therapist, her experience being selected as one of Time Out New York's Most Eligible Singles , the ethics of writing jokes about your partner, and the benefits of being married but living apart. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer New ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 237
