Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer podcast

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Dating can be a hot mess, from being ghosted by your crush to realizing that you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Why Won't You Date Me? is here to help. Join Nicole Byer, the perpetual singleton, as she invites fellow comedians, friends, and ex-flings to talk romance and share their wildest dating tales, from cringeworthy first dates to jaw-dropping hookup stories. Nothing is off-limits.

Dating can be a hot mess, from being ghosted by your crush to realizing that you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Why Won't You Date Me? is here to help. Join Nicole Byer, the perpetual singleton, as she invites fellow comedians, friends, and ex-flings to talk romance and share their wildest dating tales, from cringeworthy first dates to jaw-dropping hookup stories. Nothing is off-limits.

 

#339

Winning a TV Dating Show (w/ Craig Conant)

Comedian [Craig Conant] (https://www.instagram.com/craigpconant/?hl=en) joins Nicole to discuss how sleeping with a chucklefucker led to him to become a baby daddy, his experience winning MTV's hit dating show "Next", and having sex at the movies on a first date. Plus, his many tales of farting on authority. Check out Craig's tour dates here: [www.craigconant.com/#tour] (https://www.craigconant.com/#tour) ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

51 MINS

51:56

19 Apr 2024


#338

Dating as an Olympian (w/ A'ja Wilson)

WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist [A'ja Wilson] (https://www.instagram.com/aja22wilson/?hl=en) joins Nicole to discuss how her 6'4" height shapes her dating experiences, what it's like to be single and mingle amongst Olympians, and the special treatment of being a WNBA icon. Meanwhile, Nicole is enjoying her own singledom.  Check out A'ja's new book, [Dear Black Girls] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250290045/dearblackgirls) , wherever books are sold.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:09

12 Apr 2024


#337

A Partner to Invest In (w/ William Stanford Davis)

Actor [William Stanford Davis] (https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamstanforddavis/?hl=en)  (Abbott Elementary) joins Nicole to share how he met his wife in an improv class, the unique dynamic of her managing his career, and the importance of finding a partner who truly invests in you. William also offers a glimpse into his unconventional teenage years DJing in adult clubs and reflects on his experiences with segregation growing up.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

52 MINS

52:51

05 Apr 2024


#336

Addicted to Love (w/ Moshe Kasher)

Comedian and writer [Moshe Kasher] (https://www.instagram.com/a/?hl=en) chats with Nicole about being a ho, going to a 12-step program for sex addicts, and his experience going through therapy 8 days a week. Plus lots of dating horror stories, including the tale of the biting blowjob. Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:33

29 Mar 2024


#335

Meeting Singles in the Wild (w/ Franchesca Ramsey)

Comedian [Franchesca Ramsey] (https://www.instagram.com/chescaleigh/?hl=en)  (iCarly) joins Nicole to discuss what she's learned after going through an expensive divorce, finding singles in the wild, queer speed dating, and how dogs can sense when the end of a relationship is coming. Nicole tries to flirt with an older man on a bike. Check out Franchesca's new podcast, [Black History, For Real] (https://wondery.com/shows/black-history-for-real/) . Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

54 MINS

54:08

22 Mar 2024


#334

Love is In the Air (w/ Zach Woods)

Comedian [Zach Woods] (https://www.instagram.com/mrzachwoods/?hl=en)  (Silicon Valley, The Office, In The Know) joins Nicole to discuss shooting your shot with your crush, having vulnerably romantic encounters on airplanes, and the time he professed his love to a recording of Moonlight Sonata. Plus, Nicole receives a very special "dirty message" to the podcast.  Stream [In The Know] (https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/in-the-know) , on Peacock. See Nicole's in episode 3! Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

15 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:56

15 Mar 2024


#333

Roommate Sex Drama (w/ Asha Ward)

Comedian and writer [Asha Ward] (https://www.instagram.com/ashatellslies/?hl=en)  (SNL) joins Nicole to share her wild roommate sex drama, reflects on being raised by a gay dad, having her first kiss after karate lessons, and discusses the dynamics of having 'fuckboy' energy.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

08 Mar 2024

50 MINS

50:53

08 Mar 2024


#332

The Art of Kissing (w/ LU KALA)

 Musician [LU KALA] (https://www.instagram.com/igobylu/?hl=en) joins Nicole to discuss why the dating world feels so broken after COVID, the skill behind a good kiss, planning what should happen to your sex toys when you die, the stigma around dating a plus sized woman, and roleplay flirting with each other. Plus, Nicole receives an unexpected large black dildo to her door.  Check out LU KALA's new single, [Looking for Love.] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkWoNak38qE)   Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMrZshGJORg) .   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

58 MINS

58:48

01 Mar 2024


#331

Proposals (w/ Rory Scovel)

Comedian [Rory Scovel] (https://www.instagram.com/roryscovel/?hl=en)  joins Nicole for a chat about their Valentine's Day experiences, dealing with horny audience members, his cute proposal story, and the ways parenthood has transformed his relationship dynamic. Nicole shares her fun time smoking weed before performing.  Check out his special, [Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex and a Few Things In Between, on Max] (https://www.max.com/coming-soon/rory-scovel-religion-sex-and-a-few-things-in-between) .   Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it at [youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU] (https://youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU)   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

23 Feb 2024

46 MINS

46:48

23 Feb 2024


#330

Dating with Anxiety (w/ Lamar Woods)

Comedian [Lamar Woods] (https://www.instagram.com/prophmatic/?hl=en) (New Girl, Grand Crew) joins Nicole to discuss their 2024 vision boards, taking yourself on self care dates, the best ways to manage anxiety while dating, and how to be open about your sensitivities to a potential partner.   Check out Lamar's new album, Highly Sensitive Person at [lamar-woods.com] (www.lamar-woods.com) .   Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it at [youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU] (https://youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU)   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:14

16 Feb 2024


#329

Valentine's Day (w/ Laurie Kilmartin)

Comedian [Laurie Kilmartin] (https://lauriekilmartin.com/) (Conan) joins Nicole to discuss all things Valentine's Day - the gifts, their dream dates, and Nicole's regrettable Valentine's Day experience. They open up about their most regretful hookups, the time Laurie's date called her out in a YouTube comment, and Nicole's experience sleeping with a member of her audience. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  See Nicole live! Tickets at [linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken] (https://linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken) Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

09 Feb 2024

59 MINS

59:26

09 Feb 2024


#328

Singles Mixers (w/ Rashida "SHEEDZ" Olayiwola)

Comedian [Rashida "SHEEDZ" Olayiwola] (https://www.instagram.com/rashidasheedz/?hl=en) (Jury Duty) joins Nicole to discuss the best places to go for singles mixers, the time she learned her date was homeless, and the struggle of finding men who can listen to your basic needs. Plus, Nicole realizes her birth control is making her depressed.   Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

02 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:04

02 Feb 2024


#327

Faking Orgasms (w/ Stavros Halkias)

Comedian [Stavros Halkias] (https://www.instagram.com/stavvybaby2/?hl=en) ( [Fat Rascal] (https://www.netflix.com/title/81690511) , [Stavvy's World] (https://www.youtube.com/@stavvysworld) ) joins Nicole to discuss hooking up with audience members, why he believes he would be perfectly cast for 90 Day Fiancé, and faking an orgasm during a disgusting fling just to be polite. Plus, is the golden age of dating apps over? According to [Bustle] ( bustle.com/wellness/dating-apps-have-gotten-worse-hinge-tinder-bumble-gen-z-millennials) , it is.    Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

26 Jan 2024

59 MINS

59:38

26 Jan 2024


#326

Heartbreak at Homecoming (w/ Garrick Bernard)

Comedian and writer [Garrick Bernard] (https://www.instagram.com/garrickbernard/?hl=en) (Rick & Morty, Solar Opposites) joins Nicole to discuss finding love at BuzzFeed, the awkwardness of audience members hitting on him while on stage, and why homecoming was the worst day of his life. Plus, they explore their mutual obsession for cars. Vroom vroom!    Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

19 Jan 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:48

19 Jan 2024


#325

Orgy Invitation (w/ Mark Rennie)

Comedian and friend [Mark Rennie] (https://www.instagram.com/markrennie/) (The Onion) joins Nicole to share his experience attending a gay meetup on a Star Trek cruise, and being invited to an orgy. Nicole shares her idea of a dream orgy to attend, plus the plans for her funeral which involves inviting all of her ex-lovers to talk about her pussy. They also discuss determining your needs in a relationship, their goals for 2024, and Nicole's recent attempt to date a redhead in Dublin, which didn't quite go as planned.   Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746)   ... Read more

12 Jan 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:34

12 Jan 2024


#324

Married to a Man-Ho (w/ Lisa Ann Walter)

Comedian [Lisa Ann Walter] (https://www.instagram.com/lisaannwalter/?hl=en) (Abbott Elementary) joins Nicole to share her unique marital experiences, from a husband who eventually came out as gay to another who was an absolute man-ho. She shares the struggles she's faced touring as a mom, comedy clubs now allowing her to work "blue", and reflects on her time in the industry being recognized as "The Body". Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

05 Jan 2024

41 MINS

41:46

05 Jan 2024


#323

Baby Daddy Drama (w/ Liz Barlow)

Comedian [Liz Barlow] (https://www.instagram.com/lizbarlow2) discusses breaking up with a boyfriend who doxxed people, her challenging experience dating women, the story of a stalking chucklefucker, interracial threesomes invitations, and unravels some jaw-dropping baby daddy drama. As an exercise, Liz and Nicole roleplay talking to men.    Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

29 Dec 2023

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:28

29 Dec 2023


#322

His & Hers: Home Decor Compromises (w/ Katrina Davis)

Comedian [Katrina Davis] (https://www.instagram.com/katrinasivad/?hl=en) joins Nicole to discuss holiday gift giving, the delicate process of home decorating when moving in with a partner, and her experience being cock blocked by racism. Plus, the story of a forced double date that lead to a car theft.     Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

22 Dec 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:42

22 Dec 2023


#321

Being a WOMAN (w/ Sasha Colby)

Drag queen mother [Sasha Colby] (https://www.instagram.com/sashacolby/?hl=en) (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S15) sits down with Nicole to discuss the unique challenges of dating as a trans woman. Sasha shares her experiences of dating in the closet during high school, recounts where she's had heartwarming meet-cutes, and delves into her personal interpretation of what it means to be a ~Woman~. Nicole pays for the Raya feature that shows who's liked her.   Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air.   Follow Nicole Byer:  Twitter: [@nicolebyer] (https://twitter.com/nicolebyer?lang=en) Instagram: [@nicolebyer] (https://www.instagram.com/nicolebyer/) Merch: [podswag.com/dateme] (http://www.podswag.com/dateme) Nicole's book: [indiebound.org/book/9781524850746] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524850746) ... Read more

15 Dec 2023

53 MINS

53:35

15 Dec 2023