

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Headgum & Nicole Byer
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. New episodes every Friday!
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Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
300 Episodes of Why Won't You Date Me (w/ Sasheer Zamata)
Nicole Byer celebrates episode 300 with her best friend, Sasheer Zamata. They discuss Nicole's dating life, favorite dates, best dating advice, and new favorite sex toys. They also answer listener questions about cheating, dating someone with a bad social media persona, and Tinx's Box Theory.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Romancing Overseas (w/ Zurin Villanueva)
Broadway superstar Zurin Villanueva joins Nicole for a discussion on awkwardness of working with a past hookup, safety precautions when dating abroad, best grocery store to find a good man, and a date gone sour when her date's ex called.

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 10min
Gay Orgies (w/ Jay Jurden)
The hilarious comedian Jay Jurden joins Nicole to talk about his secret relationship with a frat boy, working at Abercrombie & Fitch during its peak era, the best app for threeways, and what goes on at a gay orgy. Plus, Nicole gets hit on by a 911 responder. Nicole wants to hear from you! Need some dating or relationship advice from Nicole and her guest? Submit your question to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it answered on an upcoming special mailbag episode. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 47min
Dating an Asexual (w/ Gigi Goode)
Drag queen Gigi Goode, contestant on Drag Race S12, joins Nicole Byer for a supersized live episode of the podcast. They talk about her trans journey during the pandemic, making friends through Tinder, and being in a long term relationship with a partner who's asexual. Plus, they share many bad date stories and discuss topics like collective trauma, online therapy, and the impact of birth control on sex drive.

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Mutual Ghosting (w/ Robin Fierce)
Drag queen Robin Fierce (Drag Race S15) LIP-SYNCS TO THIS VERY PODCAST! She talks about remixing Nicole's comedy in her drag performance, opens up about her relationship with Drag Race contestant Amethyst, shares the new subtle way to look for a sugar daddy on dating apps, and speaks out on how people are using Grindr for their own personal meet & greets. Robin gives us a exclusive look at her Snatch Game audition as Nicole Byer (and why it didn't help her book the show). Plus, the haunting tale of a Grindr date with a catfish. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Nicole wants to hear from you! Need dating or relationship advice from Nicole and her guest? Submit your question to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it answered on an upcoming special mailbag episode. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 14, 2023 • 54min
Catfishing Men on Craigslist (w/ Bosco)
Drag queen Bosco talks about their relationship with a fan, enchanting dates, catfishing on Craigslist, and the highs and lows of shooting Drag Race. They also discuss finding success in relationships and the appeal of Scottish accents.

Jul 7, 2023 • 42min
Nicole Wins an Orgasm Contest (w/ Matteo Lane)
Comedian Matteo Lane joins Nicole Byer to talk about his love life, getting kicked off dating apps, and why men are intimidated by successful women. They also share wild Vegas adventures, including Nicole winning an orgasm contest and Matteo hooking up with a Magic Mike dancer. They discuss the challenges of virtual auditions and frustrations with the casting process.

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Jun 30, 2023 • 40min
Tasteful Dick Pics (w/ Jermaine Fowler)
Comedian & actor Jermaine Fowler (The Blackening) joins Nicole to reminisce on their time working on Guy/Girl Code, his joy of being a unexpected father, and discusses what makes a great dick pic. Nicole is now horny for them, but before you go sliding one into her DMs, she shares her criteria on how to take a tasteful pic. See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Finding Your Confidence (w/ Jay Pharoah)
Comedian Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live) dives into how a messy breakup ended up saving his SNL career, and the bizarre role Donald Trump played in his escape from a toxic relationship. Jay shares the impressions he's been asked to do during sex, and how developing self-confidence saved him from a bad situation. Plus, what's it like to have your photos used by a catfish? See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com. Follow Nicole Byer: Twitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 16, 2023 • 53min
Fake It Til You Make It (w/ Melvin Gregg)
Comedian and actor Melvin Gregg discusses his unconventional romantic journey and shares pro tips on sealing the deal. They also talk about celebrating Juneteenth, questionable practices and scams, the importance of therapy, discovering a passion for acting, and renovation adventures.


