We Met on a Podcast (w/ Devon Walker)

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Jul 25, 2025

Comedian Devon Walker, known from SNL and the host of My Favorite Lyrics, shares his delightful love story of meeting his girlfriend during a live blind date podcast, which turned into an unexpected romance. He and Nicole dive into the wild world of dating, from chaotic DM encounters to the hilarity of a viral first date involving 48 oysters. They also explore the unsettling vibes of food mascots, dissect the challenges of breaking up, and share the ultimate SNL sketch Devon dreams of performing. It's a blend of laughter and relatable dating mishaps!

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Podcast Blind Date Success

Devon Walker met his girlfriend on a live blind date podcast where audience voted them to win an Applebee's gift card.
The podcast date led to their actual first date, and three years later, they're still together.

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Mascot Comforts And Creepiness

Devon and Nicole discussed food mascots, identifying Trix Rabbit as comforting due to his constant passionate pursuit.
They disliked Bubba Gump Shrimp's mascot for its unnatural appearance and creepy vibe.

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Finding Stand-Up Inspiration

Devon started stand-up comedy after seeing a non-famous black comedian perform and realizing he could do it too.
He began performing at Cap City Comedy Club, marking his entry into comedy.

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Comedian Devon Walker (SNL) joins Nicole to tell the story of how he met his girlfriend on a live blind date podcast. He figured it was just a bit - until the audience voted for them to win an Applebee’s gift card and that turned into their actual first date. 3 years later, they’re still together! He and Nicole also talk about the woman who went viral eating 48 oysters on a first date, why it’s a red flag if your partner suddenly starts doing open mics, and how it feels when people send you unsolicited sex tapes in the DMs. Devon shares the absolute nightmare of trying to break up with someone who flooded his phone with scroll-after-scroll of chaotic texts. Plus: He shares the SNL sketch he’s dying to get on air, and they do a deep dive into the food mascot universe - who’s comforting, who’s cursed, and why the Bubba Gump shrimp must be stopped.

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