Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Dating can be a hot mess, from getting ghosted by your crush to realizing you've been catfished by a Tinder match. Enter Why Won't You Date Me? Nicole Byer's multi-award-winning podcast where she dives into all things love, dating, and romance. Join Nicole, the perpetual singleton, as she welcomes comedians, friends, and even ex-flings to share their wildest dating stories and relationship insights. Nothing is off-limits. New episodes every Friday!
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Author and mental health advocate Allison Raskin joins Nicole to talk about being left by her fiancé, dating with OCD, and how it affects relationships and intimacy. They learn how to make a guy laugh (according to WikiHow), discuss the most heartbreaking celebrity breakups, and explore the collective trauma we’ve expe
TV icon Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) joins Nicole to share the story of his naked proposal in Africa, the chaotic early days of his late-night show, and why he once prayed for it to be canceled. Kimmel talks about the best (and worst) New Year's resolutions, his tips for picking the perfect slot machines, and the
Comedian and friend Lennon Parham (Veep, Somebody Somewhere) joins Nicole to discuss teaching and flirting between teachers, how she knew she was in love, and what she cherished about being pregnant. Nicole recounts the time her grandpa got caught smuggling razors in his shoes past TSA. Watch this episode on YouTube at
It’s an extra special holiday treat! Nicole Byer is joined by her friend, comedian, and actor Ben Schwartz to talk about the true love of her life — Sonic the Hedgehog. Nicole opens up to Ben about her deep, emotional connection to Sonic and why it’s not just a bit. Ben shares the unexpected journey of landing the role
Comedian and actor Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat, WandaVision) joins Nicole Byer to talk about the best ways to hide your stinky shits from your partner, how comparing himself to his partner’s ex took an unhealthy turn, and the time he created a jazz club to impress a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Nicole hatches a plan to
Journalist Sam Sanders (NPR, Vibe Check) joins Nicole to discuss saying "I love you" during random hookups, the best way to handle breakups when someone has to move out, and how a hookup turned into a relationship. Sam shares the story of his secret gay age-gap romance and the time he dated a drug dealer. Meanwhile, Ni
