

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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Apr 30, 2021 • 46min
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/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/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 23, 2021 • 50min
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:
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/9781524850746See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 14min
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/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964
Order Nicole's book: www.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.

Apr 9, 2021 • 55min
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://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964
Order Nicole's book: www.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.

Apr 6, 2021 • 50min
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-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 1min
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 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: www.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.

Mar 26, 2021 • 59min
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: www.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.

Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 5min
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
Order Nicole's book: www.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.

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
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 ways to help, go to 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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 2min
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 resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


