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Dating can be a hot mess, from being ghosted by your crush to realizing that you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Why Won't You Date Me? is here to help.

Join Nicole Byer, the perpetual singleton, as she invites fellow comedians, friends, and ex-flings to talk romance and share their wildest dating tales, from cringeworthy first dates to jaw-dropping hookup stories. Nothing is off-limits.

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    • Gesellschaft und Kultur
    • 4.9 • 103 Ratings

Dating can be a hot mess, from being ghosted by your crush to realizing that you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Why Won't You Date Me? is here to help.

Join Nicole Byer, the perpetual singleton, as she invites fellow comedians, friends, and ex-flings to talk romance and share their wildest dating tales, from cringeworthy first dates to jaw-dropping hookup stories. Nothing is off-limits.

    Love in Theater (w/ Jesse Tyler Ferguson)

    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.

    • 54 min
    Forever Single Friends (w/ Jessica Gao)

    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.

    • 55 min
    Catfished! (w/ Kamie Crawford)

    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.

    • 54 min
    Winning a TV Dating Show (w/ Craig Conant)

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    Comedian 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.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
103 Ratings

103 Ratings

olivet89 ,

So goooooood

This podcast puts me in a good mood every time, love Nicole!

KasselNichols ,

Nicole does amazing work

Everything I have seen/listened to Nicole in has been worthwhile, and this podcast is no exception. The interviewees seem to really vibe with her as well, leading to insightful and entertaining conversations we get to listen in on. Keep it coming queen!

girlwiththecollietattoo ,

The only reason I got through Corona ...

... is this podcast! I literally would not have survived it without it. Nicole is funny and beautiful, but she def got some issues which sucks for her but is great for me, cause it makes this podcast exist!

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