Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Love and dating can be messy—so let’s talk about it! On this multi-award-winning podcast, comedian Nicole Byer explores romantic highs, lows, and all the juicy stuff in between, alongside comedians, experts, and sometimes an ex or two. New episodes every Friday!
Comedy
Society & Culture
Love
Interviews
Stories
Sexuality
Interview
Relationships
Health & Fitness
Sex
Advice
Dating
Comedy Interviews
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 413
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Relationship Manipulation Tactics (w/ E.R. Fightmaster)
Comedian E.R. Fightmaster (Shrill, Grey's Anatomy) joins Nicole to discuss the benefits of keeping romantic partnerships out of the public eye, how dating reality TV shows are normalizing abuse in re…
00:57:58 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Hurt People Hurt People (w/ Kenny DeForest)
Comedian Kenny DeForest joins Nicole to explore how an amicable split after 8.5 years can transform someone from a 'fuckboy' to a 'boyfriend without a girlfriend'. He shares how being an only child c…
00:57:07 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
Advice From an Intimacy Expert (w/ Shan Boodram)
Sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram (Sexology, Lovers & Friends) joins Nicole to teach her how to radiate better vibes on dates, master the art of life goal prioritization, and explore the in…
00:57:00 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
Breaking Up (w/ Eric Andre)
Is it worse to break up with someone, or get broken up with? Comedian Eric Andre (Bombing with Eric Andre) joins Nicole to delve into the heartache of breakups, including the time Eric was dumped via…
00:45:37 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
Positive Affirmations to Change Your Psyche (w/ Leslie Jones)
Comedian Leslie Jones (SNL) chats with Nicole about the challenges of adjusting to a new relationship, strategies to eliminate negative self-talk, and offers Nicole advice on her latest breakup. Plus…
00:59:31 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Achieving 'Couple Goals' (w/ Michael Jai White)
Ever wondered what lies behind those picture-perfect 'couple goals'? Action star Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite, Outlaw Johnny Black) joins Nicole to spill his secrets to a happy, argument-free re…
00:54:26 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
Sex and Love Addict (w/ Maria Bamford)
Ever wondered what it's like getting intimate with a clown? Deep dive as comedian Maria Bamford (Arrested Development, Big Mouth) unravels her experiences as sex and love addict, the relationship too…
00:59:36 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
Feeling Safe in a Relationship (w/ Uzo Aduba)
The Emmy-winning Uzo Aduba (Orange Is The New Black) chats with Nicole about how her dating app DMs changed after booking Crazy Eyes, finding love at a mixer, the deep connection between her personal…
00:57:41 |
Fri 01 Sep 2023
Nicole Eats a Banana from a Sex Worker's Pussy (w/ Naomi Rodgers)
Broadway star Naomi Rodgers (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) opens up about secretly dating her co-star while on tour, and offers advice how to grieve and get over a breakup. Nicole shares her latest …
00:56:35 |
Fri 25 Aug 2023
300 Episodes of Why Won't You Date Me (w/ Sasheer Zamata)
It's episode 300! But how is Nicole STILL SINGLE? On this milestone occasion, she's joined by her best friend Sasheer Zamata (co-host of Best Friends) to get to the bottom of it. In this special ret…
01:08:25 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Romancing Overseas (w/ Zurin Villanueva)
Broadway superstar Zurin Villanueva (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) joins Nicole for a discussion about the awkwardness of working together with a past hookup, safety precautions when dating abroad,…
01:03:55 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Gay Orgies (w/ Jay Jurden)
The hilarious comedian Jay Jurden joins Nicole to talk about his secret relationship with a frat boy, working at Abercrombie & Fitch during its peak era, the best app for threeways, and what goes on …
01:09:59 |
Fri 04 Aug 2023
Dating an Asexual (w/ Gigi Goode)
Drag queen Gigi Goode (Drag Race S12) joins Nicole for a supersized live episode of the podcast! They talk about her trans journey during the pandemic, how the type of people who are attracted to her…
01:47:09 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
Mutual Ghosting (w/ Robin Fierce)
Drag queen Robin Fierce (Drag Race S15) LIP-SYNCS TO THIS VERY PODCAST! She talks about remixing Nicole's comedy in her drag performance, opens up about her relationship with Drag Race contestant Ame…
01:04:42 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
Catfishing Men on Craigslist (w/ Bosco)
Drag queen Bosco (Drag Race S14) joins Nicole to discuss their long-term relationship with a fan, recounts her most enchanting full-day date, and tells how to spot chasers vs. genuine men. She shares…
00:54:27 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Nicole Wins an Orgasm Contest (w/ Matteo Lane)
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 in…
00:41:52 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
Tasteful Dick Pics (w/ Jermaine Fowler)
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. Ni…
00:39:57 |
Fri 30 Jun 2023
Finding Your Confidence (w/ Jay Pharoah)
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 …
01:02:00 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Fake It Til You Make It (w/ Melvin Gregg)
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 …
00:52:44 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Transcending Norms (w/ TS Madison)
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 unse…
01:03:53 |
Fri 09 Jun 2023
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