Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Latest Episodes:

Nicole Wins an Orgasm Contest (w/ Matteo Lane) Jul 07, 2023

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Comedian and friend Matteo Lane returns to the podcast! They reminisce about his love life since his last episode, getting kicked off Grindr and Tinder for "catfishing" as himself, and why men are intimidated by successful women. Nicole wins the orgasm contest at the Thunder from Down Under Vegas show. Matteo hooks up with a dancer from Magic Mike. Plus, a whole lot more.

Watch Matteo Lane's new special, Hair Plugs & Heartache, free on YouTube.

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Tasteful Dick Pics (w/ Jermaine Fowler) Jun 30, 2023

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Comedian & actor Jermaine Fowler (The Blackening) joins Nicole to reminisce on their time working on Guy/Girl Code, his joy of being a unexpected father, and discusses what makes a great dick pic. Nicole is now horny for them, but before you go sliding one into her DMs, she shares her criteria on how to take a tasteful pic.

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Finding Your Confidence (w/ Jay Pharoah) Jun 23, 2023

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Comedian Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live) dives into how a messy breakup ended up saving his SNL career, and the bizarre role Donald Trump played in his escape from a toxic relationship. Jay shares the impressions he's been asked to do during sex, and how developing self-confidence saved him from a bad situation. Plus, what's it like to have your photos used by a catfish?

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

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Fake It Til You Make It (w/ Melvin Gregg) Jun 16, 2023

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Comedian and actor Melvin Gregg (Vine, American Vandal, The Blackening) opens up about his unique romantic path, where pretending to be a couple turned into the real deal. He takes us on a trip down memory lane, tracing his roots from being a Vine sensation to earning the badge of an early verified Tinder user. Plus, he shares his pro tips on sealing the deal at the end of any date or encounter.

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Transcending Norms (w/ TS Madison) Jun 09, 2023

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Actress and activist TS Madison (judge on RuPaul's Drag Race) is here for a heartfelt chat on her journey from being a viral TikTok sensation to a vocal advocate for trans rights, and all of the unseen struggles she faced in navigating systemic biases. She discusses doing sex work for survival, shares real examples of the transphobic harassment she receives to this day, and her relentless efforts to forge a better future. This episode is a raw exploration into the battles and victories that come with being Black, trans, and unapologetically visible.

Content Warning: This episode contains audio clips featuring transphobic harassment which may be disturbing for some listeners.

See Nicole Byer live on tour! Get tickets at nicolebyerwastaken.com.

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Live Your Rom-Com Era (w/ Sam Taggart) Jun 02, 2023

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Comedian Sam Taggart (host of StraightioLab) is here to spill some juicy insights on gay relationships and why they often swing open. Have you ever thought of Kevin James as a bear icon? Neither did Nicole, but Sam gives us a whole new perspective! He also tells the crazy story of a strange threesome he had with 2 cops from Boston. Plus, a candid chat about all things anal, and why we need to break the silence and start talking about our holes.

Write to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air.

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

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Sugar Daddies (w/ Sugar & Spice) May 26, 2023

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Twin drag queen icons Sugar & Spice (RuPaul's Drag Race S15) join Nicole for a conversation about why you can't skirt around the law of attraction, to spilling the tea on the sugar baby lifestyle and how to shine as a high-value woman in today's dating scene. And if you've ever wondered what it's like for twins to audition for Drag Race, Sugar & Spice pull back the curtain on their journey, talking about their impressions of Snatch game, including the unforgettable meltdown Spice had on-set after Sugar's unexpected elimination. Plus, Nicole reveals a sweet tip on how to score free drinks on a bad date.

Hungry for more drag queen interviews? Check out our drag episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag

Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air.

Follow Nicole Byer:

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

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Hot Porn Seaches (w/ Bridget Everett) May 19, 2023

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The hilarious Bridget Everett (Somebody, Somewhere) joins Nicole to discuss the hot porn searches they've been into, the need for increased privacy on dating apps, Bridget's experience hooking up with a go-go dancer at a gay bar, and her stand-up routine where she has audience members motorboat her huge titties. Plus, the story about the woman whose breast implants started to grow mold.

Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

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Merch: podswag.com/dateme

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

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Monogamously Challenged (w/ Holly Robinson Peete) May 12, 2023

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Actress Holly Robinson Peete (21 Jump Street, Queen's Court) opens up about her experience being in a relationship with someone who is "monogamously challenged", dating around Paris in order to learn to speak French, and being very publicly proposed to on the set of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper by NFL quarterback Rodney Peete. Plus, the challenges single people now face in today's social media-driven world, and how it affects relationships in ways both big and small.

Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

Instagram: @nicolebyer

Merch: podswag.com/dateme

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

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Secrets To a Long, Loving Marriage (w/ John Leguizamo) May 05, 2023

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Actor John Leguizamo (Encanto, Moulin Rouge!, Ice Age) chats with Nicole about his secrets to a long, loving marriage, how he balances work and relationships, and his efforts to boost Latin representation in media.

Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit your dirty pick-up lines, dating stories, or questions to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

Instagram: @nicolebyer

Merch: podswag.com/dateme

Nicole'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.