

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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May 17, 2019 • 53min
How to Date Long Distance (w/ Demi Adejuyigbe)
Demi Adejuyigbe (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Punch Up The Jam podcast) joins Nicole to discuss how he found love on Twitter, how to successfully date long distance, and at what point you should tell your Tinder match what you're into. Plus, Nicole reads some embarrassing opening Bumble conversations.Be sure to check out Demi's Punch Up The Jam podcast.Venmo $13 to @electrolemon.Have a story about the one that got away? Share it for a chance to be read on the podcast! You can email it anonymously to hey@headgum.com with the subject line: "The One That Got Away". Listeners stories will be read on an upcoming special episode of Why Won't You Date Me.Chicago! Come see Why Won't You Date Me at HeadGum Live June 15th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/headgum-live-why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer-thalia-hall-tickets-59977721981You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. 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/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 2019 • 1h 3min
How to get Banned from Tinder (w/ Eleanor Bray)
Eleanor Bray (Nicole's old assistant!) comes on to discuss what it was like working as Nicole's assistant, how she got banned on Tinder, and the musicals they've performed in. They also share their love for pole-dancing, and Nicole manifests her dream man.Have a story about the one that got away? Share it for a chance to be read on the podcast! You can email it anonymously to hey@headgum.com with the subject line: "The One That Got Away". Listeners stories will be read on an upcoming special episode of Why Won't You Date Me.Chicago! Come see Why Won't You Date Me at HeadGum Live June 15th.Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/headgum-live-why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer-thalia-hall-tickets-59977721981You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2019 • 1h 9min
Heckled Online and Offline (w/ Miel Bredouw)
"I hope my dad ate ass."Miel Bredouw (Punch Up The Jam podcast) joins Nicole to discuss online harassment, what it was like to 'date' on Vine and what kind of sex their parents would've been into.Nicole's developed a new technique to handle hecklers on the road, and has a running Twitter beef with John Cleese. She also shares the future of the podcast if she were to ever find a boyfriend.Chicago! Come see Why Won't You Date Me at HeadGum Live June 15th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/headgum-live-why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer-thalia-hall-tickets-59977721981You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 26, 2019 • 60min
Building a Sex Roster (w/ Laura and Rachel)
"You get a social security number when you're born, you should also get a therapist that you have to see when you turn 13."Laura and Rachel (Girls on Porn podcast) teach Nicole how to create a sex roster, shares signs of a good therapist, discuss their favorite type of porn, and if they swipe right on friends. Nicole provides advice to young woman struggling with measuring their sexual expectations in life.Chicago! Come see Why Won't You Date Me at HeadGum Live June 15th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/headgum-live-why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer-thalia-hall-tickets-59977721981You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 19, 2019 • 56min
High School Dating (w/ Cameron Esposito)
Cameron Esposito (Put Your Hands Together, Queery podcast) discusses what it's like to host a show with her ex-wife, her past experience working as a circus ring leader, and how it feels to get dumped as a couple. Nicole shares her experience 'coming out' to her parents for liking dicks.Chicago! Come see Why Won't You Date Me at HeadGum Live June 15th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/headgum-live-why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer-thalia-hall-tickets-59977721981You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 12, 2019 • 59min
Getting an STI from Grindr (w/ Matt Rogers)
"If it got leaked - everyone would know that I'm really good at sucking dick."Matt Rogers (What the Tuck? podcast, Las Culturistas podcast) discuss their experiences with Scientology, what it's like being too "intimidating" to date, and shares how he got his first STI from Grindr.Matt also details his last messy relationship, whether he considers himself to be a top or bottom, and his love for sending nudes. Interested in watching Nicole's sex tape? Just ask her after a live show!Send Matt your ass pics at @mattrogerstho and be sure to check out his other HeadGum podcast, What the Tuck?You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 5, 2019 • 1h 5min
Death & Taxes (w/ Punam Patel)
"Would I rather live a shorter life where I'm happier, than a long one where I have to work so hard to be healthy? More often than not I choose shorter."Things get serious in this episode. Punam Patel (I Feel Bad, Alone Together) joins Nicole to discuss dating as an "aggressive" woman, living as a diabetic, and whether or not they believe in assisted suicide. They also provide plenty of tips for organizing your trust, and taxes!You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2019 • 1h 29min
BONUS: Bad Birthday Hookup (LIVE w/ Dulcé Sloan)
"If he had chest hair, I would've had rug burn. That's all I'm saying."Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) discuss their mutual hate for Coffee Meets Bagel, share some of their worst hookup stories, discuss which vibrators they use as massagers, and why Dulcé's superstitious about masturbating. Nicole begs everybody to cum everyday. They also answer questions from the audience in a very special podcast Q&A!This episode was recorded live at JFL NorthWest in Vancouver, Canada.You can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 29, 2019 • 1h 11min
Learning How to Love Yourself (w/ Charla Lauriston)
"Every black person I know is in therapy. And if they're not, I encourage them to be."Charla Lauriston (Ghosted, People of Earth) dissects white privilege, how hard it is to be a black woman in the dating scene, and the uphill battle to learn how to love yourself. Nicole Byer is stating a war with Jeff Bezos, shares her opinion on Taylor Swift (it's not good) and they both discuss their favorite weed to smoke. Nicole provides a listener some important dating advice that everyone should hear.Come see Charla record her first comedy album at the Pasadena Ice House April 3rd. Get tickets at icehousecomedy.com/event.cfm?id=525199&cartYou can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2019 • 59min
Blowjob Tips (w/ Jake and Amir)
Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld (Jake and Amir) discuss their favorite porn, whether they like to 69, if they would enjoy sucking their own dick, the best lubes to masturbate with, and give some blowjob advice.Nicole shares the insane things she requests in her final will and funeral. She's also jumping back in the app game and has Jake and Amir rate her new Tinder profile.Check out Jake and Amir's advice podcast If I Were You. Listen to Nicole's episode here:https://headgum.com/if-i-were-you/372-blanket-poop-withnicole-byerYou can play along and see Nicole's Tinder bio and photos on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NicoleByerComedyBe sure to rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Leave a dirty comment for a chance have it read on-air.Follow Nicole Byer:Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdatesTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.