Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Latest Episodes:

Acid Tripping (w/ Bowen Yang) Mar 26, 2021

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Actor and comedian Bowen Yang (SNL) is just as fiercely single as Nicole. They talk about the struggles of singledom, the crazy current news cycles, their acid tripping experiences, and Bowen shares dating advice he received from Adam Sandler.

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Polyamorous and Experimenting (w/ Ashley Ray) Mar 19, 2021

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Comedian and pop culture expert Ashley Ray (host of TV I Say podcast) used Tinder to run an experiment where she dated every zodiac sign for a month at a time. She explains her findings, her polyamorous dating life, and what it was like to have 8 boyfriends at once.

Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, check out blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

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Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964

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

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How to Manifest your Dream Man (w/ Alaska Thunderfuck) Mar 12, 2021

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Drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race S5, winner of Drag Race All Stars S2) joins Nicole to discuss what it was like to date another drag queen, how to manifest your dream man, their unexpected dating life after Drag Race, and some nightmare customer service stories. Plus, Nicole recounts the time she performed sketch comedy to Dolly Parton.

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

Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

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Unravelling From A Breakup (w/ Rhea Butcher) Mar 05, 2021

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Comedian Rhea Butcher (Adam Ruins Everything, Good Trouble) chats with Nicole about how they quit smoking after 16 years, being a lifetime vegetarian, and their old stand-up show, Put Your Hands Together.

Rhea then discusses what it was like to unravel from their past relationship, dealing with the public aspect of a breakup, and the story of how they met their new partner.

Stream Rhea's new special, "Pull Yourself up by Your Bootleg" at bstlnk.to/butcher.

Black Lives Matter! For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

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You Need Therapy (w/ Nore Davis) Feb 26, 2021

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Comedian Nore Davis talks with Nicole about the movies that have brought them joy, why he's decided to 'date himself', leaving a toxic relationship, and the importance of therapy.

This Black History Month, research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

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Love & Music (w/ Randy Jackson) Feb 19, 2021

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Musician/producer/host Randy Jackson (American Idol, Name That Tune) shares his skepticism with app dating, the worst date he’s been on, his favorite love songs, and catfishing.

This Black History Month, research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

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Stripping & Sex Work (w/ Teddy B. Ruxpin) Feb 12, 2021

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Dancer and sex worker Teddy B. Ruxpin chats with Nicole about all things stripping and sex work. They discuss her start into the profession, finding her niche as an "alt girl", dealing with racism in the workplace, and her work for stripper advocacy. Plus, Teddy reveals she dated a comedian who would talk about her work in his stand-up routine.

Tonight - See a LIVE virtual episode of Why Won't You Date Me? with Heidi N Closet! Tickets: onlocationlive.com/nicolebyer

This Black History Month, research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

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Ask Him About His Credit Score (w/ Tiffany Haddish) Feb 05, 2021

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Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip, Night School) first clears the air regarding her Clubhouse bullying allegations. Then, she talks about how dating has changed since Girls Trip, how men try to manage her, the story of a sneaking ex-boyfriend, and of her first orgasm at the movies. Plus, Tiffany offers tips on: approaching men after the pandemy, how to increase your credit score, and why you should ask men about theirs.

February 12th - See a LIVE virtual episode of Why Won't You Date Me? featuring Heidi N Closet! Tickets: onlocationlive.com/nicolebyer

This Black History Month, research anti-racism resources and donate to Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

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Owning Your Sexuality (w/ Margaret Cho) Jan 29, 2021

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Comedian Margaret Cho (The Masked Singer, All-American Girl) and Nicole chat about claiming your right to talk about sexuality, her experience coming out as queer, learning Japanese bondage, and how she's practicing being a dominatrix. Plus, Nicole's worried she's talking to bots on dating apps.

Check out After Hours with Margaret Cho live Feb 14th.

Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

Follow Nicole Byer:

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Empowering Relationship Statements (w/ Deon Cole) Jan 22, 2021

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Actor and comedian Deon Cole (Black-ish, Barbershop) joins Nicole to share his deep wisdom about love and relationships. They discuss judging people by the moment, recognizing if your partner is in love with relationships or with you, the troubles of dating someone new in a mask, and getting over wanting what you can't have. Plus, Nicole shares a list of empowering relationship statements she found that moved her.

Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to help, go to blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.

Follow Nicole Byer:

Twitter: @nicolebyer

Instagram: @nicolebyer

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy

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