

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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Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
We're living in the wildest times (w/ Jason Concepcion)
Jason Concepcion (host of Takeline, Binge Mode) joins Nicole to discuss the culture shock he experienced visiting the Philippines during a coup, how the pandemic revealed America's systemic failures, their favorite small businesses to support, and the WNBA. As America opens back up, Nicole's back in the dating game but it's not going so well. Are dating apps operating fake profiles to keep you engaged? Plus, Nicole runs into an old fling and things got weird.
Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to support, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.
Follow Nicole Byer:
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Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964
Nicole's book: 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.

Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 7min
Back in the Dating Game (w/ Shea Couleé)
Drag queen Shea Couleé (Winner of RPDR All Stars 5) talks to Nicole about finding love at the club, being a drag mother, wig mishaps, and doing poppers. Plus, Nicole's back in the dating game and it's off to an awkward start.For more Shea & Nicole, check out Nicole's episode on Shea's podcast Wanna Be On Top? For more drag queens on WWYDM, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to support, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964Nicole's book: www.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.

May 28, 2021 • 1h 9min
Sleeping with Your Uber Driver (w/ London Hughes)
Comedian London Hughes (Netflix's To Catch a Dick) and Nicole chat about her experience moving to America during a pandemic and race war, sleeping with her Uber driver, doggy style techniques, sucking dick, and pitch their new doomsday movie idea.
Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to support, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964
Nicole's book: www.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.

May 21, 2021 • 1h 3min
Proposal Gone Wrong (w/ Paul Scheer)
Comedian and actor Paul Scheer (The League, Black Monday) and Nicole chat about how his proposal to June Diane Raphael went terribly wrong, how June's wedding ring was stolen from her finger, and shares good wisdom on the importance of relationship building. Plus, June sits nearby, fact-checking Paul's stories.
May 25th See Why Won't You Date Me LIVE featuring Drag Race S11's Miss Congeniality Nina West! Get tickets at live.nicolebyerwastaken.com.
Follow Nicole Byer:
Upcoming Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken
Twitter: @nicolebyer
Instagram: @nicolebyer
Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964
Nicole's book: www.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.

May 14, 2021 • 1h 13min
Kinky in Public (w/ Jessica Rothe)
Actress Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day, La La Land) and Nicole discuss if it's OK to do kinky acts in public, the bizarre ways people are monetizing kinks, and the surprising reality of male escorting. Plus, Jessica describes her pandemy micro-wedding, and her major mic-drop "I love you" moment in her relationship.
See Why Won't You Date Me LIVE May 25th! Tickets at live.nicolebyerwastaken.com
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
Nicole's book: www.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.

May 7, 2021 • 1h
Filming Sex Scenes (w/ Casey Wilson)
Comedian Casey Wilson (Happy Endings, SNL) chats with Nicole about shooting her recent sex scene, exchanges crazy nannying stories, and shares how she met her husband on the set of Happy Endings. Plus, Nicole matched with her Nailed-It camera person and things got weird.
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/9781524850746
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.