Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Dating can be a hot mess, from getting ghosted by your crush to realizing you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Enter Why Won't You Date Me? Nicole Byer's multi-award-winning podcast where she dives into all things love, dating, and romance. Join Nicole, the perpetual singleton, as she welcomes comedians, friends, and even ex-flings to share their wildest dating stories and relationship insights. Nothing is off-limits. New episodes every Friday!

  1. We Met Playing Call of Duty (w/ Sarah Silverman)

    4 DAYS AGO

    We Met Playing Call of Duty (w/ Sarah Silverman)

    Comedian Sarah Silverman sits down with Nicole to discuss meeting her boyfriend over Call of Duty, the challenges of dating as a female comic, and how many health studies are skewed against women. Plus, Nicole shares her experience getting hit on at Comic-Con. See Sarah Silverman live on her POST MORTEM tour at sarahsilverman.com.

    59 min
  2. Men Who Lie About Their Height (w/ Lauren Lapkus)

    1 NOV

    Men Who Lie About Their Height (w/ Lauren Lapkus)

    We're back - and now in video form! Comedian and actress Lauren Lapkus (Newcomers podcast) joins Nicole to discuss why men lie about their heights, motherhood, and her recent trip to Victoria's Secret. Plus, they play a special game of F*ck, Marry, Kill: Newcomers Movies Edition. Watch this episode! Check it out on our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast. Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "Dirty Message," and Nicole may read it on a future episode. Sponsors: Lume: Control Body Odor anywhere with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code DATEME at LumeDeodorant.com. #lumepod Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DATEME and get on your way to being your best self. Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  3. BEST OF: How to Hack Into Your Partner's Phone (w/ Keke Palmer)

    25 OCT

    BEST OF: How to Hack Into Your Partner's Phone (w/ Keke Palmer)

    In this best of episode, Emmy-award winning actress Keke Palmer (Nope, Lightyear) shares with Nicole how she got her first kiss from MySpace, why she avoids posting relationships on social media, and how she's learning to trust again after her boyfriend slept with her best friend. Plus, is it ever okay to hack into your partner's phone? Keke teaches, in great detail, exactly how to do it.  We're starting a YouTube channel! Subscribe at youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast for upcoming full length video podcast episodes. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode!   Crazy dating story? Looking for advice? Let Nicole and her guest help you out. Submit your stories, questions, or dirty pick-up lines to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air. Netflix's The Ultimatum is NOW CASTING long-term couples in committed relationships for an all-new season! Go to theultimatumcasting.com to learn more and apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  4. BEST OF: Being a Single Mom of 3 (w/ Francesca Amber)

    18 OCT

    BEST OF: Being a Single Mom of 3 (w/ Francesca Amber)

    While we're on hiatus, we're bringing you the best of the podcast – completely ad-free! In this episode, Nicole’s close friend Francesca Amber (host of Law of Attraction Changed my Life) opens up about the challenges of being a single mother to twins, the rising trend of 'co-parenting', and how she uses the Law of Attraction to manifest her dream partner. Meanwhile, Nicole counts down the days until her dick appointment. Originally aired on July 16, 2021. We’re launching a YouTube channel! Subscribe now for upcoming full-length video podcast episodes. We're looking for more dirty message submissions! Submit a dirty message to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air. Follow Nicole Byer: X: @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.

    59 min
  5. BEST OF: Top or Bottom? (w/ Jon Gabrus, Nick Wiger, and Mike Mitchell)

    11 OCT

    BEST OF: Top or Bottom? (w/ Jon Gabrus, Nick Wiger, and Mike Mitchell)

    In this iconic episode, Gabrus (High & Mighty), Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell (Doughboys) join Nicole fresh off a power-hour to discuss how they would want to die, their favorite sex positions, and if they're into ass play. They also answer audience questions about post-sex snacks, favorite porn genres, and their craziest sex stories. Plus, Nicole helps officiate a live marriage proposal. We now have a YouTube! Subscribe here for upcoming full length video podcast episodes. Listen to the High & Mighty Power-Hour they recorded here: https://headgum.com/high-and-mighty/212-chicago-power-hour-w-nick-wiger-mike-mitchell-and-nicole-byer This was recorded at Thalia Hall for Headgum Live in Chicago. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdates 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.

    1h 26m
  6. BEST OF: Proposal Gone Wrong (w/ Paul Scheer)

    4 OCT

    BEST OF: Proposal Gone Wrong (w/ Paul Scheer)

    While we're on hiatus, we're revisiting one of Nicole's favorite episodes! Comedian and actor Paul Scheer (The League, Black Monday) joins Nicole to chat about how his proposal to June Diane Raphael went terribly wrong, how June's wedding ring was stolen from her finger, and why you should never propose in a hot air balloon. June sits nearby, fact-checking Paul's stories. Originally aired 05/21/2021. California! New York! Come see Nicole live in October. Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken. Watch full video episodes of the podcast on our upcoming YouTube channel! Subscribe to Why Won't You Date Me on YouTube. Follow Nicole Byer: Instagram: @nicolebyer X: @nicolebyer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m
  7. BEST OF: Same Guy Club (w/ Skyler Hurt)

    27 SEPT

    BEST OF: Same Guy Club (w/ Skyler Hurt)

    We’re bringing you the best of Why Won’t You Date Me?—completely ad-free! In this episode, Nicole is joined by Skyler, who she met on Tinder. Things got awkward quickly when they realized they dated the same man. Nicole asks Skyler why she swiped right, why they kept dating despite Nicole's smoking, and whether she would’ve still gone out with her if she didn’t know about her work. And finally, Skyler gives Nicole the cold, hard truth about why they stopped dating. Spoiler alert: things get really awkward. You can check out Skyler's Austin account at @austinunscripted. Originally aired 02/14/2019. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole live at Nicolebyerwastaken.com. X: @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.

    1h 5m
  8. BEST OF: Getting Paid for Sex (w/ Meatball and Big Dipper)

    20 SEPT

    BEST OF: Getting Paid for Sex (w/ Meatball and Big Dipper)

    As we continue our hiatus, we're bringing back some of Nicole's all-time favorite episodes! And oh boy, BUCKLE UP, because this one is WILD. Nicole is joined by drag queen Meatball and rapper Big Dipper, and things get crazy fast. They share a wild hookup story involving a dirty diaper, talk about how they like to be choked in bed, and swap stories about the times they were paid for sex. By the end, Nicole is convinced to hire a male escort for her next birthday.

    1h 4m
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Dating can be a hot mess, from getting ghosted by your crush to realizing you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Enter Why Won't You Date Me? Nicole Byer's multi-award-winning podcast where she dives into all things love, dating, and romance. Join Nicole, the perpetual singleton, as she welcomes comedians, friends, and even ex-flings to share their wildest dating stories and relationship insights. Nothing is off-limits. New episodes every Friday!

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