Nicole Byer

This just in: songs have meaning. Podcasting pro and comic Nicole Byer graces the show this week to walk Devon through some wild Celine Dion lyrics, reveal her favorite era of Michael Jackson, and to make the claim that they don’t make McDonald’s Happy Meal toys like they used to. Nicole Byer is an actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer. She currently hosts the Headgum podcast Why Won't You Date Me?, the Earwolf podcast Best Friends co-hosted with Sasheer Zamata, and the Headgum podcast Newcomers. Byer hosted the baking show "Nailed It" on Netflix, for which she received Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She published the book “#VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini.” You've also seen her on MTV's "Girl Code", "30 Rock", "Brooklyn 99", "The Good Place", "Tuca and Bertie", and "The Unicorn". She has also been featured in Cosmopolitan, Ladies Home Journal, Elle and Ebony. Host and Executive Producer: ⁠⁠Devon Walker⁠ Executive Producer: Lauren Mandel Associate Producer: Carmen Carigan Engineer: lab818 Studios Editor: Nicole Lyons Have a favorite lyric you want to share? Email us at myfavoritelyricspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (332) 203-6429. We're on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ @myfavoritelyricspod, and subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ to watch full video episodes and for exclusive content. Follow Nicole Byer @nicolebyer Follow Devon Walker @internetdevon Follow Disco Nap @adisconapproduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata stop by The Kelly Mantle Studio to talk about best friends doing a hit podcast together called "Best Friends!" Kelly takes a deep dive into their exciting world of comedy, podcasting, and acting! They talk about their mutual love for The Sizzler and chairs and book stores and thrift stores and sad songs at karaoke! Nicole tries to explain Pokémon to Kelly. Sasheer and Nicole sing a duet and push Stevie Wonder off of a bridge! And so much more! Kelly IG: @kellymantle Kelly TikTok: @thekellymantle John Mark IG: @johnmarkcreative Nicole Byer IG: @nicolebyer Sasheer Zamata IG: @thesheertruth Nicole Byer TikTok: @nicolebyerwastaken Sasheer Zamata TikTok: @sasheerzamata Get your Kelly Mantle Merch! ⁠ https://kellymantle.myshopify.com/ ⁠ Join the Kelly Mantle Patreon ⁠ https://patreon.com/KellyMantle?utm_m... Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https:// Zocdoc . com /MANTLE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedy Official website: https://art19.com/shows/best-friends-nicole-byer-and-sasheer-zamata Subscribe in all apps: https://podnews.net/podcast/icd7 Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata has relaunched with video episodes at Headgum, marking Byer's third podcast at the network. After an 8-month hiatus, fans can once again enter the pantheon of best friendship. The show was previously at SiriusXM. © 2025 Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata

Comedian Nick Kroll ( Big Mouth, Oh, Hello ) joins Nicole for an episode of just... absolute chaos. They discuss how Nick asked his girlfriend to go steady, why playing a woman was his most challenging acting role, and using John Mulaney's hypnotist to quit smoking. Plus, Nicole shares the story of the time she hooked up with an audience member. WATCH this episode on YouTube at youtu.be/PawfFj2-e7w . See Red One , in theatres today! Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "Dirty Message," and Nicole may read it in a future episode. Sponsors: Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/dateme . Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DATEME and get on your way to being your best self. Follow Nicole Byer: Website: nicolebyerwastaken.com Instagram: @nicolebyer X: @nicolebyer Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter , Instagram , and Tiktok . Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ever wonder what it's like to have your tarot cards read? Witch and intuitionist Sutton Crawford gives Nicole an on-air reading regarding her love life. Sutton shares her journey to recognizing her own intuitive gifts, and chats about the mystical effects of eclipses and the cosmic influences you might be feeling. Plus, she shares a chilling ghost story and teaches how to set firm boundaries with the spirit world to keep those unwanted ghostly visitors at bay. Meanwhile, Nicole opens up about establishing new boundaries on dating apps. Write something dirty to Nicole! Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on air. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at 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 .

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 European dating mishaps, including an unforgettable visit to the Red Light District. Follow Nicole Byer: See Nicole on tour! Get tickets at 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 .

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. Have a question for Nicole? Submit it to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com to have it answered on a upcoming special. Follow Nicole Byer: Now on tour! Get tickets at 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 .

In January, Nicole shocked the world with an Instagram post announcing her relationship with comedian Dan Black . On this episode, Dan joins Nicole to respond to some of the comments they've received about their relationship, discuss their kinks, and reflect on their decision to hard launch the relationship. 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. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. 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 .

Comedian and Nicole's opener Christi Chiello joins the podcast to discuss having 5 of her ex-boyfriends come out as gay, why theatre kids are so horny, and crazy stories from touring together. Nicole reminisces about the time she fell down a man's staircase. 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. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. 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 .

Comedian Julie Klausner ( Billy on the Street, Difficult People ) chats with Nicole about the corny messages she gotten from dating apps, why Nicole was kicked off Hinge, and whether or not Nicole would've met the love of her life at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. Plus, they discuss their favorite New York restaurants. Black Lives Matter. Click here for an updated list of over 100 different things you can do to support racial justice. 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 .

Comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson lived with a dominatrix. She talks about the type of clients that would visit her apartment, and the kinky 'services' she was offered. Plus, she shares how she met her husband at a funeral, making a 'dessert room' for a wedding, and the importance of couples therapy in any relationship. Crazy dating story? Looking for advice? Let Nicole and her guest help you out. Submit your stories, questions, or dirty pick-up lines to whywontyoudatemepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to have it read on-air. Black Lives Matter. Click here for a list of over 100 different ways you can support racial justice. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer New Merch Store! 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 .

The wonderful comedian Michelle Buteau ( Always Be My Maybe , host of The Circle ) discusses owning her sexuality, raising twins, being denied the ability to adopt kids, and so much more. Nicole and Michelle share their worst moments getting drunk on a plane, how the public keeps mistaking them for one another, and if having big tiddies makes it easier or harder to date For more Nicole Byer, check out her other podcast - Newcomers ! Her and Lauren Lapkus are watching and reviewing Star Wars films for the very first time. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode . Rate Why Won't You Date Me 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a dirty comment for a chance to have it read on-air. Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: nicolebyerwastaken.com/tourdates Twitter: @nicolebyer Instagram: @nicolebyer Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebyercomedy Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nicole-byer?ref_id=964 Order Nicole's new book: www.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 .