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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

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Love, dating, and relationships can be a total mess—so let’s talk about it. On Why Won’t You Date Me?, multi-award-winning comedian Nicole Byer dives headfirst into the highs, lows, and absolute WTF moments of modern romance. From ghosting horror stories to bad first dates and relationship mishaps, Nicole and her guests—comedians, experts, and sometimes even her exes—get brutally honest about it all. New episodes every Friday!

Episodes

When Your Dad’s a Movie Icon (w/ Sophia Stallone)

Sophia Stallone ( The Family Stallone ) shares what it's like to date when your dad is Sylvester Stallone. Sophia recounts cringey dates where the guy was more interested in meeting Rocky than getting to know her, the challenges of navigating her dad’s overprotective nature, and how she’s worked to overcome the anxieties that come with dating in the spotlight. Nicole and Sophia also reminisce about being dummies on the set of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity . Write to Nicole! Submit your dirty ...

Aug 16, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 357

Sex Goals (w/ Akeem Woods)

Comedian and "ho-fessional" Akeem Woods joins Nicole to share his crazy sexcapades. He tells the story about his first Pride parade where he hooked up with a dozen guys in a single day, his experiences having sex with pornstars, accidentally attending an orgy, and having sex with a stranger in a Staples bathroom. He looks back on the time he was still in the closet and made a MySpace account for his fake girlfriend. Nicole gets fisted. Write to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating sto...

Aug 09, 202455 minEp. 356

Don't Break Up Like This! (w/ Ryan Beck)

Comedian Ryan Beck ( Girl Code ) joins Nicole to discuss the worst places to be broken up with and debate when it’s acceptable to end a relationship over text. Nicole shares her experiences with threesome requests at meet & greets and the time she and her friend hooked up with long-lost brothers on a set of bunk beds. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

Aug 02, 202458 minEp. 355

Modelling on OnlyFans (w/ Luenell)

Comedian Luenell ( Borat, Hacks ) joins Nicole to discuss the decision that led her to start an OnlyFans, dating a man who slid into her DMs, and her experience robbing $50,000 from a bank. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 26, 202459 minEp. 354

Forget About the Dating "Icks" (w/ Boman Martinez-Reid)

Actor/TikToker Boman Martinez-Reid ( @Bomanizer ) joins Nicole to discuss the pitfalls of launching your relationship on social media, witnessing his ex compete on a TV dating show and become a fan favorite, and his advice on why we should all forget about the "icks" when dating. Meanwhile, Nicole has started bargaining with her house spiders. Got a dirty message for Nicole? Write it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebye...

Jul 19, 202459 minEp. 353

Background Check Your Dates (w/ Lala Kent)

Lala Kent (Vanderpump Rules) joins Nicole to reveal why she chose a sperm donor for her pregnancy and explain the tier system of sperm options. She shares the reasons she background checks all her dates and spills some of the craziest discoveries she's made. Plus, Lala opens up about her experience co-parenting her daughter and dating while pregnant. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 352

Dating a Cult Leader (w/ Poppy Liu)

Actress Poppy Liu (Hacks) joins Nicole to discuss how she accidentally dated a cult leader, her exhausting year as a dominatrix in the BDSM lifestyle, her queer awakening watching Titanic, and her experiences doing experimental nude theatre in New York. Nicole shares the story of the time she was fingered by a dishwasher. Check out Poppy Liu's new movie, Space Cadet , on Prime Video. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's...

Jul 05, 202448 minEp. 351

Dominant Women (w/ Clark Jones)

Comedian Clark Jones joins Nicole to discuss a wild hookup after a drug-fueled comedy show, the experience that turned him onto dominant women, and the story of performing stand-up naked. Plus, he shares his scheme of joining a ballet team in order to lose his virginity. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Jun 28, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 350

Your Relationship Needs a Song (w/ Keith Robinson)

Comedian Keith Robinson has faced two strokes that have affected half his mobility and speech. He shares with Nicole how he experienced a stroke after taking Viagra on an airplane ahead of a date, his crazy run-in with the police, and his advice on why every relationship needs a song. See Keith Robinson's new special, Different Strokes, on Netflix . Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @n...

Jun 21, 202443 minEp. 349

Anxiety (w/ Tony Hale)

Actor Tony Hale ( Veep, Arrested Development, Inside Out 2 ) joins Nicole to discuss how he accidentally themed his marriage proposal around a play about suicide, how he overcame his anxieties in a relationship, his experience working as Beyoncé's 'assistant', and provides Nicole with some heartfelt advice on dating. See Inside Out 2 , now playing in theatres. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/978152485074...

Jun 14, 202455 minEp. 348

You Smell Like Me (w/ David Gborie)

Comedian David Gborie (voice of Comedy Central, All Fantasy Everything , My Momma Told Me ) joins Nicole to discuss the hottest porn, why two comedians can't date, how women improve the lives of men, and looking like a pervert at The Nutcracker. Nicole daydreams about what she would do if she had a dick for a day, and shares the story of hooking up with a coworker, which led them to quit. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: ind...

Jun 07, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 346

The 90 Day Fiancé Interview (w/ Alex Roshon)

Relationship therapist and star of 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise , Alex Roshon , is here to answer all of Nicole's burning relationship questions. What's it like to apply for 90 Day Fiancé? What's her foolproof method for approaching someone for a threesome? Alex shares her terrible dating stories that led her to date overseas, and her experience dating a man who loved to wear women's panties. Nicole tries to find love at the Sonic The Hedgehog-themed cafe. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicole...

May 31, 202444 minEp. 345

Interview with a MILF from MILF Manor (w/ Crystal)

This season of MILF Manor takes a wild turn as MILFs date young men and their fathers at the same time. Nicole sits down with MILF and celebrity makeup artist Crystal Jennings to discuss how she got cast on MILF Manor, her preference for dating younger men versus their fathers, and to answer all of Nicole's burning questions about the show. Plus, she shares her expert sex tips for giving 'pornstar head.' Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Ni...

May 24, 202451 minEp. 344

The Hookup Queen (w/ Mistress Isabelle Brooks)

Drag queen Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Finalist of RuPaul's Drag Race S15) joins Nicole to discuss her dating life as 'The Hookup Queen,' their body counts, and what she items she stole from the set of Drag Race. Mistress shares the story of the time she broke her ankle on stage in front of 1000 people. Nicole remains horny. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/...

May 17, 202459 minEp. 343

Love in Theater (w/ Jesse Tyler Ferguson)

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) joins Nicole to share his proposal story and how it was hilariously overshadowed by Sofía Vergara. They chat about food as a love language, their shared love for musical theatre, and the aftermath of the "Take Me Out" Broadway show nude leak. Jesse reflects on the challenges of working on Modern Family during a time when there were no gay writers. Plus, the wild story of getting hit by an accidental squirting. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/L...

May 10, 202455 minEp. 342

Forever Single Friends (w/ Jessica Gao)

Writer Jessica Gao ( She Hulk: Attorney at Law, Rick & Morty ) joins Nicole to discuss male friends who are "single for a reason", the pressures of dating in the Chinese culture, people sticking in bad relationships in order to avoid dating again, and how hormones from an IUD can significantly affect your attraction levels. Plus, she shares her experience writing Rick and Morty's iconic 'Pickle Rick' episode, and the targeted backlash she received from fans. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nic...

May 03, 202455 minEp. 341

Catfished! (w/ Kamie Crawford)

Kamie Crawford (Host of Catfish: The TV Show ) joins Nicole to explore the most bizarre catfishing schemes she's witnessed, and reveals the tricks catfish use to deceive you. She shares how being crowned Miss Teen USA immediately affected her dating life in a creepy way, and discusses her frustrating experiences as a plus-size model. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at htt...

Apr 26, 202454 minEp. 340

Winning a TV Dating Show (w/ Craig Conant)

Comedian Craig Conant joins Nicole to discuss how sleeping with a chucklefucker led to him to become a baby daddy, his experience winning MTV's hit dating show "Next", and having sex at the movies on a first date. Plus, his many tales of farting on authority. Check out Craig's tour dates here: www.craigconant.com/#tour See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 19, 202452 minEp. 339

Dating as an Olympian (w/ A'ja Wilson)

WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson joins Nicole to discuss how her 6'4" height shapes her dating experiences, what it's like to be single and mingle amongst Olympians, and the special treatment of being a WNBA icon. Meanwhile, Nicole is enjoying her own singledom. Check out A'ja's new book, Dear Black Girls , wherever books are sold. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Pri...

Apr 12, 202453 minEp. 338

A Partner to Invest In (w/ William Stanford Davis)

Actor William Stanford Davis (Abbott Elementary) joins Nicole to share how he met his wife in an improv class, the unique dynamic of her managing his career, and the importance of finding a partner who truly invests in you. William also offers a glimpse into his unconventional teenage years DJing in adult clubs and reflects on his experiences with segregation growing up. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9...

Apr 05, 202453 minEp. 337

Addicted to Love (w/ Moshe Kasher)

Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher chats with Nicole about being a ho, going to a 12-step program for sex addicts, and his experience going through therapy 8 days a week. Plus lots of dating horror stories, including the tale of the biting blowjob. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Mar 29, 202449 minEp. 336

Meeting Singles in the Wild (w/ Franchesca Ramsey)

Comedian Franchesca Ramsey ( iCarly ) joins Nicole to discuss what she's learned after going through an expensive divorce, finding singles in the wild, queer speed dating, and how dogs can sense when the end of a relationship is coming. Nicole tries to flirt with an older man on a bike. Check out Franchesca's new podcast, Black History, For Real . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy...

Mar 22, 202454 minEp. 335

Love is In the Air (w/ Zach Woods)

Comedian Zach Woods ( Silicon Valley, The Office, In The Know ) joins Nicole to discuss shooting your shot with your crush, having vulnerably romantic encounters on airplanes, and the time he professed his love to a recording of Moonlight Sonata . Plus, Nicole receives a very special "dirty message" to the podcast. Stream In The Know , on Peacock. See Nicole's in episode 3! Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/boo...

Mar 15, 202456 minEp. 334

Roommate Sex Drama (w/ Asha Ward)

Comedian and writer Asha Ward (SNL) joins Nicole to share her wild roommate sex drama, reflects on being raised by a gay dad, having her first kiss after karate lessons, and discusses the dynamics of having 'fuckboy' energy. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 08, 202451 minEp. 333

The Art of Kissing (w/ LU KALA)

Musician LU KALA joins Nicole to discuss why the dating world feels so broken after COVID, the skill behind a good kiss, planning what should happen to your sex toys when you die, the stigma around dating a plus sized woman, and roleplay flirting with each other. Plus, Nicole receives an unexpected large black dildo to her door. Check out LU KALA's new single, Looking for Love. Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it on YouTube . Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nico...

Mar 01, 202459 minEp. 332

Proposals (w/ Rory Scovel)

Comedian Rory Scovel joins Nicole for a chat about their Valentine's Day experiences, dealing with horny audience members, his cute proposal story, and the ways parenthood has transformed his relationship dynamic. Nicole shares her fun time smoking weed before performing. Check out his special, Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex and a Few Things In Between, on Max . Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it at youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Insta...

Feb 23, 202447 minEp. 331

Dating with Anxiety (w/ Lamar Woods)

Comedian Lamar Woods ( New Girl, Grand Crew ) joins Nicole to discuss their 2024 vision boards, taking yourself on self care dates, the best ways to manage anxiety while dating, and how to be open about your sensitivities to a potential partner. Check out Lamar's new album, Highly Sensitive Person at lamar-woods.com. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it at youtu.be/OMr...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 330

Valentine's Day (w/ Laurie Kilmartin)

Comedian Laurie Kilmartin (Conan) joins Nicole to discuss all things Valentine's Day - the gifts, their dream dates, and Nicole's regrettable Valentine's Day experience. They open up about their most regretful hookups, the time Laurie's date called her out in a YouTube comment, and Nicole's experience sleeping with a member of her audience. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole live! Tic...

Feb 09, 202459 minEp. 329

Singles Mixers (w/ Rashida "SHEEDZ" Olayiwola)

Comedian Rashida "SHEEDZ" Olayiwola ( Jury Duty ) joins Nicole to discuss the best places to go for singles mixers, the time she learned her date was homeless, and the struggle of finding men who can listen to your basic needs. Plus, Nicole realizes her birth control is making her depressed. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Merch: podswag.com/dateme ...

Feb 02, 202456 minEp. 328

Faking Orgasms (w/ Stavros Halkias)

Comedian Stavros Halkias ( Fat Rascal , Stavvy's World ) joins Nicole to discuss hooking up with audience members, why he believes he would be perfectly cast for 90 Day Fiancé , and faking an orgasm during a disgusting fling just to be polite. Plus, is the golden age of dating apps over? According to Bustle, it is. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Me...

Jan 26, 20241 hrEp. 327