Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer Why Won't You Scare Me? (w/ Mano Agapion)
Oct 31, 2025
Comedian Mano Agapion, known for his work on Drag Her and We Love Trash, joins Nicole for a Halloween treat. They share spooky ghost stories, including Mano's eerie encounter in Greece and a bizarre experience with a psychic. The duo discusses the challenges of dating and reveals their thoughts on the concept of a 'funeral birthday,' complete with eulogies while lying in a casket. Laughs abound as they navigate the hauntingly funny territory of relationships, ghosts, and self-discovery.
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Greek Sleep-Paralysis Ghost Sighting
- Mano Agapion describes a sleep-paralysis ghost sighting in an old Greek house where smoke formed a figure with hands to the ground.
- The homeowner later showed a childhood drawing of the same black figure, confirming the eerie encounter.
Ask For What You Want (Bread Anecdote)
- Mano recounts insisting on bread at a restaurant despite it not being on the menu and successfully getting it.
- He uses the moment to model asking for what you want instead of assuming denial.
Being Chosen Reframes Self-Worth
- Both hosts note that receiving consistent, kind behavior from a partner helps heal past relationship insecurities.
- They highlight that being chosen by friends and partners reframes self-worth beyond past rejections.
