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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

By: Headgum & Nicole Byer
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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. New episodes every Friday!

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Episodes
  • The Viral Hijabi Pole Dancer (w/ Neda Momeni)

    The Viral Hijabi Pole Dancer (w/ Neda Momeni)
    Oct 3 2025

    Nurse practitioner and pole dancer Neda Momeni is here and teaches Nicole a lot! From her years as a labor and delivery nurse, she explains what actually happens in the hospital during childbirth and what most people never hear about until they’re living it. She talks about Muslim dating, from family expectations to apps like Minder and her experience using an online matchmaker. Pressure pushed her to marry the wrong man, and she ended up going no-contact with her parents. After cutting ties, pole dancing became her outlet, and a video of her performing in a hijab went viral - sparking both backlash and an outpouring of support from women who she inspired. Plus: a hot tip why you should watch some True Crime.

    Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast


    Support for this episode comes from Bumble. Start your love story on Bumble - bumble.com #bumblepartner


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    Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken

    YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcast

    TikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod

    Instagram: @nicolebyer

    X: @nicolebyer

    Nicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: 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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Hooking Up with Go-Go Dancers (w/ Adore Delano)

    Hooking Up with Go-Go Dancers (w/ Adore Delano)
    Sep 26 2025

    Drag queen, singer, and actress Adore Delano (RuPaul's Drag Race S6, All Stars 2, American Idol) joins Nicole to share stories about hooking up with go-go dancers, filming a sex tape she regrets, and her path to sobriety. She opens up about transitioning twice, the facial feminization surgery she underwent, and her current relationship with a trans man Nicole and Adore swap dating lessons, talk about why a healthy relationship can feel so strange, and discuss why an amusement park date is the ultimate compatibility test.


    Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast


    Support for this episode comes from Bumble. Start your love story on Bumble - bumble.com #bumblepartner


    Follow:

    Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken

    YouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcast

    TikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod

    Instagram: @nicolebyer

    X: @nicolebyer

    Nicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: 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.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sex Talk Got Me Fired (w/ Rachel Bilson)

    Sex Talk Got Me Fired (w/ Rachel Bilson)
    Sep 19 2025
    Actress Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Broad Ideas) once lost a job over something she said on a podcast. She tells Nicole what that was like, current cancel culture, and why “free speech” doesn’t always apply to everyone. Rachel shares some of her wildest dating stories, from terrible first dates, rejected kisses, and men who love bomb too fast. Also, is it good to call before a first date, or is it unhinged? Rachel discusses what it's like to date in the spotlight, the time she got into a fight with a pig, and teaches Nicole all about Labubus.Check out Rachel Bilson's podcast, Broad Ideas on Headgum!Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast and get discounts by checking out our sponsors:» Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.» Persona Nutrition: Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Dateme today to take the free assessment and get your personalized daily vitamin packs for an exclusive offer — get 40% off your first order.» Jones Road Beauty: Use code DATEME at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad» Nuuly: Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code DATEME at Nuuly.com» OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code DATEME at OSEAMalibu.com» Mint Mobile: Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/dateme.» Wayfair. Every Style, Every Home.View all of our sponsors and discounts codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: 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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    47 mins
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