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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.
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- Yesterday54 min
Going to Jail (w/ Nicole Paige Brooks)
Drag queen icon Nicole Paige Brooks (Drag Race S2, All Stars 10) joins Nicole to talk about going to jail with her ex, and finding out he was cheating while he was locked up. She shares how she once got lost in the prison system, how her husband proposed with his benefits, and the Paris proposal she ended up planning herself. Plus, her duties as a drag mother to a whole lot of children, and the vows she makes lesbian couples say when she marries them. Nicole shares the time she got sent to Macy’s jail, and why she’s now in couples therapy.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Wayfair: When refreshing your home this holiday season, Wayfair delivers exactly what you need. Head to https://Wayfair.com to shop all things home.Planned Parenthood: Make a gift of any size at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendWarby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adCash App: Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPartnerFollow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. 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.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
A Twink Is Born (w/ Mistress Isabelle Brooks)
Drag icon Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Drag Race S15, All Stars 10) returns, and she isn’t afraid to cause a little mayhem. She sits down with Nicole to talk about how she broke the rules of her All Stars season, and how her Drag Race sisters almost blew her cover. Mistress comes out as bisexual, explains her twink rebirth at 28, and shares how losing nearly 200 pounds in a year cost her a few relationships. Plus, the new legal name she’s picking out, organizing a Last Supper before her surgery, and why straight audiences can’t get enough of her cheerleader alter ego, Eleanor Charles. Nicole reveals which Drag Race queens she’d sleep with.Listen to her last appearance on Why Won't You Date Me? here: https://www.art19.com/shows/why-wont-you-date-me/episodes/fb5190fe-3438-4c25-b380-96e9ddb9954dCheck out Mistress's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@MistressisabelleBrooksWatch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Bask & Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products for healthier hair of ALL types at https://www.baskandlatherco.com. Use code DATEME for 20% off your order.Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://www.WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adSquarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month.» Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Cash App: Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPartnerFollow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Getting Intimate with AI (w/ Bridget Todd)
If you caught your partner sexting an AI, would you break up with them? 1 in 7 people in committed relationships have a secret AI partner on the side. Tech journalist Bridget Todd (host of There Are No Girls on the Internet) shares her reporting on why so many people are falling in love with chatbots. She breaks down why AI chatbots are built to pull you into an intimate place, how dating apps are already using AI on you without you knowing, and why tech companies are betting on you being lonely and horny. Plus: the wildest AI love story she's come across, how to actually use AI to improve your dating life without crossing a line, and an optimistic look on AI and human connection.For more insight on our relationships with AI, listen to Bridget's audiobook, Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy. Get it at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Love-at-First-Prompt/Bridget-Todd/9781668179826Check out Bridget's podcast, THERE ARE NO GIRLS ON THE INTERNET.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DATEME at https://jiyuskin.com/DATEME #JIYU #ad» Hinge: Download Hinge: https://hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. 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.
- 3 weeks ago1h 13m
Date with a Dominatrix (w/ Adam Conover)
Three weeks after ending a 15-year relationship, comedian Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, Factually!) went on a date with a 6'3" dominatrix whose first question was how he wanted to be dominated. He joins Nicole to share his side of the breakup with Lisa Hanawalt and dive into his newly single life, including exploring his sexuality, rediscovering himself, and experimenting with power dynamics in the bedroom. Plus, he shares stories from the messy dates he’s been on along the way, explains why he thinks straight men are the most sexually repressed people in America, and reveals how he’s learned to turn a bad date into a great night. Adam's new special, BIG DIVORCE ENERGY, is out today on YouTube! Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jHAggpB4akSee Adam Conover on tour: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Hinge: Download Hinge: https://hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to https://Chime.com/dateme. Sign up now. It only takes a few minutes.» Hers: Sponsored by Hers. Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. 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.
- 4 weeks ago42 min
I Wanna Be a Slut (w/ Lisa Hanawalt)
Illustrator and friend Lisa Hanawalt (Bojack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie) returns to the podcast to chat about starting fresh in the dating scene after a 15-year relationship with Adam Conover, and what happened when they tried opening things up before they parted ways. Lisa explains wanting to be a slut while still needing to feel safe, her dates with a pathological liar who claimed he’d survived three train crashes, and what it’s like explaining PMDD mood swings to a new partner.Next week, Adam Conover joins Nicole to share his side of things.Lisa Hanawalt's new book, I Can’t Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex, is out October 20.https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/837946/i-cant-stop-thinking-about-horses-and-sex-by-lisa-hanawalt/Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Squarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.» Hers: Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Cash App: Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.» Wayfair: Find pieces made for real life, and get even more value with Wayfair Rewards. Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com to shop all things home.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: <a href="https:
- Oct 9, 20261h 3m
Are YOU The Problem? (w/ Darlene Mitchell)
Drag queen Darlene Mitchell (Drag Race S18) joins Nicole for a chat about finding love in the Instagram DMs, pulling off a tear-jerking surprise proposal, and coming out to her conservative family via a massive group text right before leaving to film reality TV. Darlene spills on a disastrous first date with an aspiring news anchor who was stuck in his persona, and dumping a college crush after finding out he was making out with someone ugly. Plus, they discuss why weaponized therapy speak on social media is ruining modern dating, and why you actually might need to change who you are for a partner if your habits are the problem. Finally, Nicole brings in her tooth to show off the instrument left in it by TruGlo Modern Dental. Avoid them at all cost!Get tickets to A Drag Queen Christmas at https://www.dragfans.com/Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Hers: Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Bask and Lather Co: Explore viral bestsellers and products for healthier hair of ALL types at baskandlatherco.com» Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/DATEME — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad» Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Advertise on <a href="https://gumball.fm/shows/why-wont-you-date-me-with-nicole-byer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank
- Oct 2, 202645 min
Grilling Nicole's Man (w/ Ms. Pat)
Comedian Ms. Pat joins Nicole to reveal the true secret to surviving a 33-year marriage, shares the brutal realities of menopause nobody talks about, and interrogates Nicole and the nice man in her life about why they aren't married yet. Plus, they dive into why a casual courthouse wedding beats a pricey party, the difference between taking care of people and being taken advantage of, and learning to finally advocate for yourself in relationships.Check out Ms. Pat's new book, MS. AMERICAN DREAM: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ms-American-Dream/Patricia-Williams-Lee/9781668044216Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» Hers: Visit https://forhers.com/dateme to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.» Squarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.» Betterhelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. 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.
- Sep 25, 202656 min
You Should Date a Short King (w/ Marcella Arguello)
We’ve all heard the persistent dating mandate that the ideal man needs to be over 6ft tall. But what happens when you’re a 6"2 woman facing a dating pool of tall men who have coasted by on their height alone? According to comedian Marcella Arguello, it's time to abandon the tall man propaganda - and finally give short kings the respect they deserve. Marcella returns to the podcast to break down the brutal body standards we face in the dating pool. Nicole and Marcella also discuss the tragedy of having big dicks attached to bad people, and debate whether lying can actually keep the peace in a relationship. Plus, the story how she got a boyfriend by playing the long game. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast by checking out our sponsors:» JIYU: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DATEME at https://www.jiyuskin.com/dateme» Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DATEME! #honeylovepod» Hinge: Try Hinge’s new feature, Friend’s Take. Send your link to the group chat and let the people who know you best do the talking. https://www.hin.ge/WhyWontYouDateMe» SmileSet: Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to https://smileset.com/dateme. With this discount, you can get the smile of your dreams for under 13 hundred bucks!» Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America’s #1 Choice for Banking. Head to https://Chime.com/dateme. Sign up now. It only takes a few minutes.» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at https://plannedparenthood.org/defendCheck out all of our sponsors and discount codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. 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#
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