Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

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Dating as an Olympian (w/ A'ja Wilson) Apr 12, 2024

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WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson 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, wherever books are sold.

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A Partner to Invest In (w/ William Stanford Davis) Apr 05, 2024

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Actor William Stanford Davis (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.

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Addicted to Love (w/ Moshe Kasher) Mar 29, 2024

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Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher 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.

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Meeting Singles in the Wild (w/ Franchesca Ramsey) Mar 22, 2024

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Comedian Franchesca Ramsey (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.

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Love is In the Air (w/ Zach Woods) Mar 15, 2024

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Comedian Zach Woods (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, on Peacock. See Nicole's in episode 3!

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Roommate Sex Drama (w/ Asha Ward) Mar 08, 2024

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Comedian and writer Asha Ward (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.

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The Art of Kissing (w/ LU KALA) Mar 01, 2024

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Musician LU KALA 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.

Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it on YouTube.

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Proposals (w/ Rory Scovel) Feb 23, 2024

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Comedian Rory Scovel 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.

Nicole has a new crowd working special! Watch it at youtu.be/OMrZshGJORg?si=5de666DSXrnlKfBU

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Dating with Anxiety (w/ Lamar Woods) Feb 16, 2024

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Comedian Lamar Woods (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.

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

Follow Nicole Byer:

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Merch: podswag.com/dateme

Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746

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Valentine's Day (w/ Laurie Kilmartin) Feb 09, 2024

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Comedian Laurie Kilmartin (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.

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