Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Latest Episodes:

Main Character Energy (w/ Willow Pill) Jul 22, 2022

Show notes

Reigning drag queen Willow Pill (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S14) is here! She chats with Nicole about selling mushrooms as a pandemic side hustle, her thoughts on the iconic catchphrase RuPaul gave her on the show, and partying with fans while tripping on Molly. Plus they celebrate her iconic win being the first disabled person to win Drag Race, and Willow discusses the toxicity of hustle culture and the expectations on herself to work as the winning queen.

For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag

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The Story of a Kissless Virgin (w/ Benton Ray) Jul 15, 2022

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Comedian Benton Ray is a kissless virgin. He chats with Nicole about the circumstances of this choice, they learn new terms for different sexual orientations, and what it means to go "basket shopping" for a partner. Plus, Benton matches with straight guys on Tinder? There's a lot to unpack here.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Bringing Down Your Walls (w/ Penn Badgley) Jul 08, 2022

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Oh my god, he's here. Penn Badgley (You, Gossip Girl, host of Podcrushed) joins Nicole to discuss why people are infatuated by his serial killing character, why love is not depicted accurately in media, bringing down your walls to connect with people, and the existential insecurities he had when dating.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Caught Cheating... Twice! (w/ Ketra Long) Jul 01, 2022

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Comedian Ketra Long joins Nicole to tell the story about how she got caught cheating twice in her relationship. She also shares the time she convinced Ne-Yo to come see her stand-up show, which she proceeded to absolutely bomb. Ketra teaches Nicole how she manages to get flown out of the country for expensive dates, plus talks about her first kiss and first fingering. This is a wild episode, folks.

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A Stalking Ex-Boyfriend, a Gang Member, and a Gun (w/ Aaron Jennings) Jun 24, 2022

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Co-star Aaron Jennings (Grand Crew) and Nicole discuss grade school romances, talking finances with your partner, the benefits of dating an older man, and that iconic Oscar #slap. Aaron shares a wild date story involving a stalking ex-boyfriend, a gang member, and a gun. Plus, Nicole's crazy neighbor pays her a visit at 3:00AM.

For more Aaron Jennings, stream Grand Crew on Peacock, and the upcoming A League of Their Own TV series on Amazon Prime.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Having a Drama-Free Divorce (w/ Grasie Mercedes) Jun 17, 2022

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Co-star Grasie Mercedes (Grand Crew, Access Hollywood) reflects on her 14-year relationship and the breakthrough she had in therapy which led to her divorce. They also discuss getting back into the dating scene at a later age, why white men love drinking milk, and what it means to Afro-Latina. Plus, Nicole shares her rave review for a Broadway show which featured many exposed dicks.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Setting Yourself on Fire (w/ Vanity Jay) Jun 10, 2022

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Stripper and exotic entertainer Vanity Jay chats with Nicole about all things stripping and sex work. She shares the complicated nature of dating both customers and strippers from clubs, the time she accidentally burned herself lighting her pussy on fire, and the challenges of dating a jealous partner. Plus, they help give advice to a listener seeking sex position recommendations for their partner who isn't the most endowed.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Farting in Bed with your Lover (w/ Sudi Green) Jun 03, 2022

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Comedian and writer Sudi Green (SNL, I Love That For You) joins Nicole to discuss their awkward encounters with celebrities, having baby fever, and farting in bed with your lover. Sudi shares a horrible hookup story where her partner was into "intense sex", but failed to preform. Nicole realizes she's horny for magic.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

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Quit your Job (w/ Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté) May 27, 2022

Show notes

Drag queen and reigning Miss Congeniality Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (RuPaul's Drag Race S14) joins Nicole for a live episode, where they discuss her favorite kind of dick, the bad jobs she had before drag, and the men in prison who are contacting Nicole. Then, they answer audience questions about their favorite sex toys, the weirdest compliment they've gotten on a date, and blowjob tips.

For more drag queen interviews, check out our episode playlist on Spotify: bit.ly/wwydmdrag

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

Follow Nicole Byer:

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Merch: podswag.com/dateme

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

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Keeping Relationships Off Social Media (w/ Raja Gemini) May 20, 2022

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Drag queen icon Raja Gemini (winner of Drag Race S3) joins Nicole to discuss the stress of competing in the first all-winners season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, why she keep her relationship off social media, and shares all of her firsts - first kiss, handjob, and relationship. Plus, the story of why they got fired from MAC cosmetics, and how meeting RuPaul lead them to a job working on America's Next Top Model.

Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken

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.