

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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Feb 28, 2020 • 50min
Seeking Single Men at Target (w/ Janelle James)
Janelle James (stand-up, writer for Black Mondays) joins Nicole to discuss the difference between East coast and West coast men, when to let a guy see you without makeup, and the best time to find single men at Target.Plus, Nicole shares her experience co-hosting the gay porn awards.Need more Nicole Byer? Check out her new podcast - Newcomers! Her and Lauren Lapkus will be watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 21, 2020 • 59min
Unpacking Nicole's Fear of Relationships (w/ Jess Rona)
"Once both people like each other, the games are over."Close friend and dog groomer Jess Rona (Author of Groomed) has a heart-to-heart with Nicole to unpack her fears of being in a relationship. They also read some crazy dating app messages from men, discuss the benefits of couple's therapy, and how to talk to kids. Plus, Nicole's trying to match with Channing Tatum on Raya.Need more Nicole Byer? Check out her new podcast - Newcomers! Her and Lauren Lapkus will be watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 14, 2020 • 56min
Finding Love at DragCon (w/ Taylor Orear)
Friend and fashion stylist Taylor Orear joins Nicole to shares the most adorable story behind meeting his boyfriend at RuPaul's Drag Con. They also discuss the importance of leaving baggage behind when starting new relationships, their crazy trip to Italy together, and their love for Obama's juicy butt.Need more Nicole Byer? Check out her new podcast - Newcomers! Her and Lauren Lapkus will be watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 17min
Drugs & Dogs (w/ Eric Edelstein)
'She saved me in her phone as 'Eric Weirdo".Eric Edelstein (Jurassic World, American Dad) shares the story behind meeting Jess, his lovely dog grooming wife. Him and Nicole also discusses how to smuggle a dog into the country and their drugs of choice, including the time Nicole accidentally did meth.Plus, a round of audience questions about: how to get out of bad dates, finding motivation to workout, is it okay to date your ex-bf's ex-bf, and more! This was recorded live in San Francisco.Need more Nicole Byer? Check out her new podcast - Newcomers! Her and Lauren Lapkus will be watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 31, 2020 • 56min
Setting 2020 Resolutions (w/ Kevin T. Porter)
Podcast pro Kevin Porter (Host of Inside Voices, Good Christian Fun, and Gilmore Guys podcast) helps Nicole set some 2020 dating goals - starting with deleting her Raya app. They also identify her negative loops to break, and have an education rundown on managing the iPhone's hidden app subscriptions. Plus, Nicole realizes she has no straight guy friends.Want to learn more about Nicole's podcasting process? Check out her interview on Inside Voices.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 24, 2020 • 56min
Hiring a Professional Matchmaker (w/ Grace Edwards)
Nicole's old roommate Grace Edwards (writer - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Loosely Exactly Nicole) answers Nicole's questions about professional matchmaking and shares the challenges of dating 3 men at once. Nicole has witnessed a stabbing, and wonders if she can die from horniness. She also has cancelled her dating subscriptions! New year, new Nicole.Need more Nicole Byer? Check out her new podcast - Newcomers! Her and Lauren Lapkus will be watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 1min
Prison Dating (w/ Ann Pyne)
"He had committed arson when he tried to kill himself in his mother's basement"Ann Pyne (Drag queen booker) is the queen for drag queens. She discusses being a daily drinker since she was 13 years old, dating multiple guys who were in prison, and being a mistress in relationships.Support the show! Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
Dead Mom Club (w/ Kate Spencer)
Kate Spencer (Forever 35 podcast, author of Dead Mom's Club) discusses Nicole Byer's mention in The Masked Singer, explains to Nicole what a "VSCO Girl" is, and discusses life after losing a parent. Nicole shares the advice she's got from Anthony Atamanuik that changed her life.Support the show! Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 23min
Running into Past Flings (Live w/ Josh Sharp)
Josh Sharp (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, The Chris Gethard Show) joins Nicole to discuss their previous liveshow where Nicole ran into a guy who she's slept with. They also discuss Josh's open relationship, Craigslist missed connections ads, and Nicole shares details about her 3-way with a friend. Nicole also surveys the 1 single male audience member to see if they would have sex with her.Stay until the end of the episode for the clip where Nicole runs into a man she's slept with.Support the show! Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 27, 2019 • 56min
Vehicular Assault (w/ Akilah Hughes)
Akilah Hughes (host of What a Day podcast) discusses why she doesn't believe in long term relationships, shares her worst date stories, and the time she cut all her toes during sex. Nicole fears for her future as a motorcyclist. She also talks about the multiple times she's been hit by cars, and that she is now so horny she's committing vehicular assault. Support the show! Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedyBuy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.