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 m...
Writer and comedian Siobhan Thompson (Dimension 20, Rick & Morty) joins Nicole to dive into the messy realities of hookup culture—from men leaving skid marks in bed to requesting ass-eating with a muddy butt. They debate whether it’s okay to ghost someone after a one-night stand. Siobhan shares why she had to turn off DM requests from D&D fans, her biggest dating 'icks,' and the differences between dating in London and Los Angeles. Plus, a PSA on why you should NEVER DATE YOUR IMPROV TEACHER. WATCH this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/asu1JrsFkxc.Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to [email protected] with the subject line "Dirty Message" and Nicole may read it in a future episode.Follow:YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This 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.
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Matching Your Silly (w/ Eugene Cordero)
Comedian and actor Eugene Cordero (Loki, The Mandalorian) joins Nicole to discuss having a UCB-involved proposal, his most awkward date, and finding someone that matches your silly. Plus, Nicole shares her attempt to get into anime - for a man.WATCH this episode on YouTube at youtu.be/ffIFVa7Ba0o.Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to [email protected] with the subject line "Dirty Message" and Nicole may read it in a future episode.Follow:YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This 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.
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Left by my Fiancé, Relationship OCDs (w/ Allison Raskin)
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 experienced post-pandemic. Plus, Nicole gets hit on at Comic-Con.WATCH this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Di9fzkjxMDc.Check out Allison Raskin's books at allisonraskin.com/books.Write to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to [email protected] with the subject line "Dirty Message" and Nicole may read it in a future episode.Follow:YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This 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.
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A Naked Proposal (w/ Jimmy Kimmel)
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 surprising lessons he learned as a wedding DJ. Plus, he offers some unexpected advice on masturbation—and how taking a break might just change your life.WATCH this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c7gl649E2WQWrite to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to [email protected] with the subject line "Dirty Message" and Nicole may read it in a future episode.Follow:YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This 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.
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Loving Your Pregnancy (w/ Lennon Parham)
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 youtu.be/mWWnVL-_2jgWrite to Nicole! Send your dirty messages to [email protected] with the subject line "Dirty Message" and Nicole may read it in a future episode.Follow:YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This 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.
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!