Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata podcast

Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Gayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend...and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast.

Gayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend...and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast.

 

#73

Nicole’s Little Uniform

Hey Friends!  Nicole wants to know how rumors and nursery rhymes get started? Sasheer has the perfect answer. Nicole loved Madame Webb. Sasheer loved that a theater usher called Madame Webb the movie of our generation. Nicole also loved The Beekeeper. Sasheer had her second drumming lesson. Nicole comes up with an exercise to strengthen syncopation. Sasheer didn’t know that Nicole changed earlier. Nicole explains the thought process behind her performance uniform for touring. Sasheer thinks it’s smart to have a performance uniform. Nicole thinks she packs way too much underwear. Sasheer embraced safari outfits during their trip to Africa. Nicole turned into a safari queen near the end of the trip. They answer your friendship questions about how they would react if either of them got pregnant and how to not be a needy friend.   This was recorded on March 8th, 2024.   Sources:   Chucky [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_(Child%27s_Play)] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_(Child%27s_Play)#:~:text=Charles%20Lee%20%22Chucky%22%20Ray%20is,it%20to%20a%20human%20body) Abortion Costs [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-much-does-an-abortion-cost] (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-much-does-an-abortion-cost) No BuzzFeed quiz this week.    Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

Yesterday

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50:23

Yesterday


#72

Sasheer Caught a Neighbor Throwing Leaves in Her Driveway!

Best Friends! How are you this week?  Sasheer gets stuff done around the house, with the help of a friend's husband. Nicole doesn’t believe she’s good at household projects but wishes she could build a shelf. Sasheer just adjusted her curtain rods and she’s proud. Nicole is amazed that at Home Depot, you can find all the things relating to your home… except food (except snacks). Sasheer has a lot of macramé things in her home. Nicole has bronze giraffes, a flamingo lamp and haunted piggy bank in her house.  Sasheer learns that Jason Statham is for the people. Nicole got Sasheer into the Fast and Furious franchise. Sasheer had a neighbor who walked around in their birthday suit. Nicole wants to know what Clyde (her dog) is thinking but doesn't want to teach him how to use the dog buttons. Clyde bit one of Nicole’s neighbors while Sasheer caught a neighbor pouring leaves onto her driveway. They answer your friendship questions about the curious case of a stinky co-worker and try to figure out how Nicole magically ended up at a Nordstrom Rack.   This was recorded on February 28th, 2024.   No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

50 MINS

50:28

20 Mar 2024


#71

Nicole Is Into Skydiving

Hey Friends! This week, Sasheer is sore from indoor skydiving. Nicole wants to go skydiving, for real. Sasheer does not. Nicole had sushi the other day. Sasheer is proud of Nicole because she doesn’t like to try new things.  Nicole believes it's her year to try new things. Sasheer is taking drum lessons. Nicole thinks Sasheer should get a full drum kit. Sasheer thinks it will take up too much space. Jordan is taking drum lessons too! Nicole learns about traveling with instruments, specifically drums. Sasheer and Jordan didn’t know that there are traveling strippers. Nicole shares that dancers have to break down the pole and the stage. Sasheer and Nicole prefer stationary poles when they take pole classes. They take a BuzzFeed quiz and answer your questions about how to get over being cheated on and what to do with an overcommunicative friend.    This was recorded February 28th, 2024.    Sources:   Delicious Orchards  [https://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/] (https://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/)   How Long Can You Freeze Mac &  Cheese? [https://www.southernliving.com/can-you-freeze-mac-and-cheese-8406429#:~:text=How%20Long%20Is%20Frozen%20Mac,may%20no%20longer%20be%20good] (https://www.southernliving.com/can-you-freeze-mac-and-cheese-8406429#:~:text=How%20Long%20Is%20Frozen%20Mac,may%20no%20longer%20be%20good) .   Hot Cross Bun Lyrics  [https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/hot-cross-buns/] (https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/hot-cross-buns/)   Three Blind Mice Lyrics  [https://allnurseryrhymes.com/three-blind-mice/] (https://allnurseryrhymes.com/three-blind-mice/)   Here is the quiz we took: [https://www.buzzfeed.com/flowersandsunshine/dessert-choices-celebrity-bff-quiz] (https://www.buzzfeed.com/flowersandsunshine/dessert-choices-celebrity-bff-quiz) ... Read more

13 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:27

13 Mar 2024


#70

Sasheer Learns About Destroy Dick December

Hey friends! This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss suspicious leaks in and around their homes. Nicole had an orange cat visit her and so did Sasheer. Sasheer likes to think her cat is respected by the coyotes. Nicole wishes Clyde would let her get to know the cat. Sasheer and Nicole have seen skunks and they’re big. Nicole asks what to do if a house is sliding towards you. Sasheer thinks you just become the Wicked Witch of the West. Nicole wishes she could sing like Liza Minnelli. Sasheer learns that there is a Black Women's History Month. Nicole asks about all the monthly observances. Sasheer learns about Destroy Dick December. Nicole thinks she’s going to celebrate that month for sure. They answer questions from listeners about a friend talking badly about how they take care of their dog, feeling like the third wheel, and how to approach strangers in real life!      This was recorded on Feb 08th, 2024    Sources: Wizard of Oz Stolen Ruby Slippers [https://apnews.com/article/wizard-oz-stolen-ruby-slippers-judy-garland-f2bd6d4455a9821c311d1d0a03f6d77a] (https://apnews.com/article/wizard-oz-stolen-ruby-slippers-judy-garland-f2bd6d4455a9821c311d1d0a03f6d77a)   Black Women’s History Month [https://mcpl.info/staff-picks/April%20Is%20Black%20Women%27s%20History%20Month] (https://mcpl.info/staff-picks/April%20Is%20Black%20Women%27s%20History%20Month)   List of month long observances [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_month-long_observances] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_month-long_observances)   No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

49 MINS

49:05

06 Mar 2024


#69

Nicole Would Come Back as a Quokka! w/ Flyana Boss

Hello Friends! We’re playing Besting Each Other with hip hop bestie duo Flyana Boss aka Bobbi and Folayan. Nicole and Sasheer are huge fans so we were so excited.  Bobbi and Folayan met at music school in Los Angeles and formed the group Flyana Boss and became best friends. Folayan’s favorite thing about Bobbi is that she is hilarious and Bobbi knows it. Bobbi loves that Folayan knows a lot about outer space and she’s good with personal space. Folayan wishes that Bobbi would tell her when something bothers her right away while Bobbi wishes Folayan was a bit easier to read sometimes. In 20 years, Bobbi wants them both to live on a farm, have families and be celebrating their 20 year tour. In 20 years, Folayan wants to have a tv show, production company and lots of money.  Tune in to find out how they did on besting each other!    This was recorded on Feb 08th, 2024    Check out  Flyana Boss’s new single “Candyman”: [https://youtu.be/T8XxmbvRYOs?si=G4sRmyJmkUzSWSE6] (https://youtu.be/T8XxmbvRYOs?si=G4sRmyJmkUzSWSE6)   Check out Flyana Boss on their 2024 Bosstanical Tour: [https://www.flyanaboss.com/] (https://www.flyanaboss.com)   No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

28 Feb 2024

46 MINS

46:42

28 Feb 2024


#68

Sasheer is Hangry… Watch Out!

Hey Friends, and it’s a continuation of Black History Month. Nicole shares inventions made by black people. Sasheer shares how she had a perm in her hair for a while. Nicole shares her childhood experience of getting her hair done. Sasheer thinks she’ll continue to be late in celebration of Black History Month while Nicole will continue to talk at full volume in a movie theater. Sasheer is a porch person with a little bit of bike and Nicole is a bike person with a little bit of porch. Sasheer suggests Nicole get massages and she implements that. Nicole shares stories of Sasheer being hangry on their trip to Africa. Nicole recently discovered that she now likes pineapples.  No quiz this week but they answer your questions about falling in love with a best friend and getting back into the dating pool.    Sources: Top 10 Inventions by Black Inventors - [https://www.country1071.com/2023/01/30/top-10-inventions-by-black-inventors/] (https://www.country1071.com/2023/01/30/top-10-inventions-by-black-inventors/)   The All-Black League That Invented Hockey As We Know It - [https://defector.com/the-all-black-league-that-invented-hockey-as-we-know-it] (https://defector.com/the-all-black-league-that-invented-hockey-as-we-know-it)   The Kitchen - [https://www.essence.com/hair/transitioning/how-manage-transitioning-edges-and-kitchens/#:~:text=For%20those%20of%20you%20unfamiliar,the%20back%20of%20the%20house] (https://www.essence.com/hair/transitioning/how-manage-transitioning-edges-and-kitchens/#:~:text=For%20those%20of%20you%20unfamiliar,the%20back%20of%20the%20house) .   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:18

21 Feb 2024


#67

Nicole’s Love Story: “Panties to My Heart: Under Where?”

Nicole has a laughing fit in the best way possible. Sasheer tries to understand why. Nicole thinks there is a pun involved in a drug store name. Sasheer doesn’t think so. Nicole had an interesting interaction with a man in an alley way. Sasheer thinks it might be an underwear fairy. Nicole theorizes that if she did take the underwear, it may have led her to true love. This reminds Sasheer of a YouTube video, “The Bread.” Nicole talks about how Sesame Street character Elmo checked up on people on social media and people are not ok. Sasheer’s favorite Sesame Street character is Mr. Snuffleupagus and Nicole’s favorite is Cookie Monster. Also, Happy Black History Month. Plus, they help someone try to encourage a friend to leave the baby at home.    Sources:   The Bread- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olYYtprqZck] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olYYtprqZck)   Elmo Checks In on X- [https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/elmo-checking-in-x-wellness-cec/index.html] (https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/elmo-checking-in-x-wellness-cec/index.html)   Lily, Sesame Street's first homeless Puppet [https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46551197] (https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46551197)   Megan Piphus Peace – Sesame Street’s first black woman puppeteer. [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-sesame-streets-first-black-woman-puppeteer-180980889/] (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-sesame-streets-first-black-woman-puppeteer-180980889/)   Here is the quiz we took: [https://www.buzzfeed.com/samantamendoza/galentines-love-life-status-quiz] (https://www.buzzfeed.com/samantamendoza/galentines-love-life-status-quiz)   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

14 Feb 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:21

14 Feb 2024


#66

Sasheer Is Making Her Own Breakfast

Friends! This week, Sasheer shares she needs new cardio options since she was exercise shamed in Africa. Nicole has been doing private pole and loves exercises with affirmations. Sasheer likes to leave the house to exercise. It helps with her motivation. Nicole reveals that breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. Sasheer is making her own breakfast now. Nicole wants breakfast to be served all day. Plus, they both answer your friendship questions about reaching out to past friends and how to handle friends who are not feeling a new partner.    This was recorded on Jan. 25th, 2024.    Sources:  [https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/breakfast-most-important-meal-day] (https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/breakfast-most-important-meal-day)   Here is the quiz we took: [https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/pasta-best-quality-quiz] (https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/pasta-best-quality-quiz)   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

07 Feb 2024

45 MINS

45:59

07 Feb 2024


#65

Nicole Is Back From Hawaii

F- R- I- E- N- D- S! Best Friends! Nicole decides to start off the show spelling Sasheer’s name. Sasheer joins in. Nicole shares the highlights of her recent trip to Hawaii which includes almost seeing an octopus. Sasheer tries to figure out how to get Nicole out of long random conversations with strangers. Nicole thinks she has a round welcoming face. Sasheer exits conversations physically and/or emotionally. Nicole thinks it's wild the airlines serve people who sit in the emergency exit seat alcohol. Sasheer thinks they should definitely agree to be sober. Nicole wants to take a scuba diving course and meet a manatee. Plus, they answer questions about good party hosting ideas and weigh in on an Am I The Asshole (AITA) question from a listener that gets weirdly sexual.   This was recorded on Jan. 25th, 2024    No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

31 Jan 2024

58 MINS

58:36

31 Jan 2024


#64

Sasheer Learns That Nicole Loves Nuts

Hola amigas! Sasheer and Nicole continue to tell us about their adventures in Africa. Sasheer recounts how in South Africa they met people who knew how to speak eleven different languages. Nicole said when she was in Paris people didn’t want her to speak French. Sasheer learned that she doesn’t enjoy sitting with random strangers but it happened all the time in South Africa. Nicole shares how a driver warned them not to trust anyone in South Africa, plus he wouldn’t stop talking. Sasheer learns that Nicole loves nuts… zoo nuts to be exact. Nicole saw a monkey shit in a pool. Sasheer could push herself to get in the pool even though they cleaned it. Nicole is craving Burger King and has pipe dreams of opening a franchise. Plus, they help answer a friendship question about a foreign exchange friendship gone bad and how to make work friends with the opposite sex.   This was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024    Here is the quiz we took: [https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/mexican-food-introvert-extrovert-quiz] (https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/mexican-food-introvert-extrovert-quiz)   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

24 Jan 2024

49 MINS

49:58

24 Jan 2024


#63

Nicole Loves a Dung Beetle

Hey Friends! Nicole and Sasheer are back from their trip to the motherland, Africa! Unfortunately, they both got covid, but they are on the mend sharing their exciting journey. Sasheer loved the train ride in Zimbabwe. Nicole is convinced that they were best dressed. Sasheer was happy to make international friends. Nicole swam in the Devil’s Pool in Zambia. Sasheer was publicly dubbed the weakest swimmer at the same waterfall.  Nicole dove into some aggressive waves in the Seychelles. On Safari, Sasheer loved seeing the hippos and Nicole really loved the dung beetles. They hated that the trip back was delayed but they have wild stories on how they got back. Plus, they answer a friendship question on how to be a good friend to someone expecting their first child.     This was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024    No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

17 Jan 2024

58 MINS

58:55

17 Jan 2024


#62

Re-Release: Sasheer is Fiddling with Her Sprinkler with Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar

Hello Friends! We’re revisiting our Besting Each Other episode where Nicole and Sasheer welcome Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar to the show. Amber’s favorite thing about Lacey is that she is nice and kind. Lacey loves that Amber can make her laugh at the most inappropriate times. Amber thinks Lacey has too many animals. Lacey thinks Amber needs to get more clothes. Amber thinks that she and her sister would die instantly on Survivor. Lacey thinks she would do better because she’s been preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse. Tune in to find out how they did on besting each other and enjoy the impromptu spelling bee at the end.   This was recorded on Sept. 11th, 2023    Check out the Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network. [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/] (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/)   Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. [https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman] (https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman)   No BuzzFeed quiz this week.     Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:42

10 Jan 2024


#61

Re-Release: Sasheer Saw Usher in Vegas! - LIVE

Howdy Friends! Enjoy this re-release of Sasheer & Nicole LIVE from Largo @ The Coronet! Hot off their Vegas Girls Trip Sasheer and Nicole tell us all about their adventures. Sasheer screamed with excitement for a stripper during Usher’s contest. Nicole drove a Lamborghini on a race track. Sasheer got trash in her eye during the Criss Angel magic show. Nicole makes people do a standing ovation for Cirque Du Soleil performers. Sasheer surprised Nicole at the Flamingo Casino and Hotel. Nicole got the Magic Mike experience she always wanted. Sasheer also got a Magic Mike experience, this time with Ester. Plus, we answer a question from someone who can't fit their old couch in a new apartment and audience questions!   Sources: @20:23 – Criss Angel MindFreak Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gK2MxGR0M] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gK2MxGR0M)   Here is the quiz we took: [https://www.buzzfeed.com/hwarrington/rat-cocktail-quiz] (https://www.buzzfeed.com/hwarrington/rat-cocktail-quiz)   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 [nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com] (mailto:nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com) ... Read more

03 Jan 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:15

03 Jan 2024