
Why Won't You Date Me? with 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. Tune in for dating mishaps, heartbreak confessions, and the real talk you never knew you needed. New episodes every Friday!
Latest episodes

Sep 22, 2023 • 60min
Positive Affirmations to Change Your Psyche (w/ Leslie Jones)
Comedian Leslie Jones discusses adjusting to a new relationship, eliminating negative self-talk, and offers advice on breakups. Leslie shares funny stories about encounters with married chucklefuckers. They also talk about a game-changing dating app. They discuss the power of small acts of kindness and appreciating small moments in life. They discuss education, conspiracy theories, and late success. They also talk about changing mindset with positive affirmations and finding love by being open and stepping out of comfort zones.

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Sep 15, 2023 • 54min
Achieving 'Couple Goals' (w/ Michael Jai White)
Action star Michael Jai White shares his secrets to a happy, argument-free relationship. They discuss authenticity in dating, rejecting tradition, being cast as Spawn, approaching without expectations, embracing individuality, and flower preferences.

Sep 8, 2023 • 60min
Sex and Love Addict (w/ Maria Bamford)
Ever wondered what it's like getting intimate with a clown? Deep dive as comedian Maria Bamford (Arrested Development, Big Mouth) unravels her experiences as sex and love addict, the relationship tools she's learned in her 12 step programs, and her mental illnesses. Plus, for those seeking lasting love, Maria shares the 4 behaviors to avoid divorce. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole's book: 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.

Sep 1, 2023 • 58min
Feeling Safe in a Relationship (w/ Uzo Aduba)
Uzo Aduba, Emmy-winning actress known for her role as Crazy Eyes in Orange Is The New Black, talks about how her dating app DMs changed after booking Crazy Eyes, finding love at a mixer, the deep connection between her personal grief and art, and the importance of honesty in relationships.

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Aug 25, 2023 • 57min
Nicole Eats a Banana from a Sex Worker's Pussy (w/ Naomi Rodgers)
Broadway star Naomi Rodgers opens up about secretly dating her co-star while on tour. Nicole shares her European dating mishaps, including a visit to the Red Light District. They discuss their random encounters, dating at Amda, and making dumb relationship decisions. The importance of staying true to oneself and growing as a person in relationships is emphasized. Nicole receives an explicit invitation to Essence Fest, which she reacts positively to.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
300 Episodes of Why Won't You Date Me (w/ Sasheer Zamata)
Nicole Byer celebrates episode 300 with her best friend, Sasheer Zamata. They discuss Nicole's dating life, favorite dates, best dating advice, and new favorite sex toys. They also answer listener questions about cheating, dating someone with a bad social media persona, and Tinx's Box Theory.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Romancing Overseas (w/ Zurin Villanueva)
Broadway superstar Zurin Villanueva joins Nicole for a discussion on awkwardness of working with a past hookup, safety precautions when dating abroad, best grocery store to find a good man, and a date gone sour when her date's ex called.

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 10min
Gay Orgies (w/ Jay Jurden)
The hilarious comedian Jay Jurden joins Nicole to talk about his secret relationship with a frat boy, working at Abercrombie & Fitch during its peak era, the best app for threeways, and what goes on at a gay orgy. Plus, Nicole gets hit on by a 911 responder. Nicole wants to hear from you! Need some dating or relationship advice from Nicole and her guest? Submit your question to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it answered on an upcoming special mailbag episode. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole'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.

Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 47min
Dating an Asexual (w/ Gigi Goode)
Drag queen Gigi Goode, contestant on Drag Race S12, joins Nicole Byer for a supersized live episode of the podcast. They talk about her trans journey during the pandemic, making friends through Tinder, and being in a long term relationship with a partner who's asexual. Plus, they share many bad date stories and discuss topics like collective trauma, online therapy, and the impact of birth control on sex drive.

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Mutual Ghosting (w/ Robin Fierce)
Drag queen Robin Fierce (Drag Race S15) LIP-SYNCS TO THIS VERY PODCAST! She talks about remixing Nicole's comedy in her drag performance, opens up about her relationship with Drag Race contestant Amethyst, shares the new subtle way to look for a sugar daddy on dating apps, and speaks out on how people are using Grindr for their own personal meet & greets. Robin gives us a exclusive look at her Snatch Game audition as Nicole Byer (and why it didn't help her book the show). Plus, the haunting tale of a Grindr date with a catfish. For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag Nicole wants to hear from you! Need dating or relationship advice from Nicole and her guest? Submit your question to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it answered on an upcoming special mailbag episode. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenTwitter: @nicolebyerInstagram: @nicolebyerMerch: podswag.com/datemeNicole'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.