Why Won't You Date Me?

Why Won't You Date Me? is a HeadGum comedy podcast hosted by Nicole Byer which debuted on December 1, 2017. The podcast features Byer and a guest exploring why she is single, while discussing topics related to love, life, and sex.

Why Won't You Date Me?
Presentation
Hosted byNicole Byer
GenreComedy
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly (Friday)
Length40–80 minutes
Publication
Original releaseDecember 1, 2017 – present
ProvideriTunes
HeadGum
Spotify
Art19

Content

The format of an episode typically involves Byer introducing her guest/s, as they then talk about their respective experiences with sex, dating, relationships, and love. In most episodes, the guest will critique Byer's online dating profiles, before closing the episode by discussing whether or not they would date her - and why.

While the featured guest is often another comedian, Byer has also hosted former partners,[1][2] as well as her own childhood friends.[3] Notable guests who have appeared on Why Won't You Date Me? include Sasheer Zamata,[4] Rachel Bloom,[5] Jameela Jamil,[6] Joel Kim Booster,[7] Vicky Vox,[7] and Trixie Mattel.[8]

Reception

In 2018, Why Won't You Date Me? was labelled by The Daily Dot's John-Michael Bond as one of the 20 best podcasts on Spotify, with Bond regarding the podcast as "a cathartic romp through the hellscape of modern dating, led by a joyful host who never lets the darkness win."[9] Jillian Selzer of Insider described the podcast as "a hilarious chronicle of (Nicole Byer's) dating life as she connects her own struggles to the bigger issues within the dating world," further writing that "Byer's personality is loud, outgoing, and wildly entertaining,"[10] while Elite Daily's Annie Foskett recommended the podcast as a "must-listen," praising Byer's transparency about her dating life as being "extremely refreshing."[11]

In 2019, Why Won't You Date Me? won Outstanding Foreign Series at the Canadian Podcasting Awards, which is "awarded to a breakthrough show – across any format and category – produced outside of Canada."[12]

Becca James, writing for Vulture in 2019, called the show "one of the most forthcoming and funny podcasts around, and [the live episode with guest Vicky Vox] offers a perfect introduction by getting to the gist, which goes beyond the titular question and into the hilarious depths of human connection."[7]

Zack Peter, writing for PopSugar, said, "Nicole Byer is a real treat! Her podcast takes you through her dating chronicles. If you're single, you'll love listening to Nicole every week. She's irreverent and has no filter. You'll find parts of yourself in her quest to find love."

Notable guests

Notable guests on the show have included:

Episodes

Episodes are released weekly, on Fridays. As of July 3, 2020, the podcast has aired 140 episodes.[13]

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References
  1. Nicole Byer (February 15, 2018). "64: Eskimo Sisters w/ Skyler Hurt". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. Nicole Byer (August 17, 2018). "38: Why'd You Stop Dating Me? w/ Nick Snow". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  3. Nicole Byer (July 13, 2018). "33: Nicole's Latest Tinder Fails w/ John Mason & Nicholas Stavola". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  4. Nicole Byer (December 15, 2017). "3: Nicole's Pussy Pic That Went Too Far w/ Sasheer Zamata". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  5. Nicole Byer (January 18, 2018). "60: Role-Playing w/ Rachel Bloom". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  6. Nicole Byer (September 7, 2018). "41: Booty Call Horror Story w/ Jameela Jamil". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  7. James, Becca (2019-10-08). "Want to Try Why Won't You Date Me? Start Here". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  8. Nicole Byer (February 1, 2019). "62: Dealing with Creeps w/ Trixie Mattel". HeadGum (Podcast). Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  9. Bond, John-Michael. "The 20 best podcasts on Spotify". The Daily Dot. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  10. Selzer, Jillian. "25 podcasts that will make you actually enjoy your commute". Insider. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  11. Foskett, Annie. "5 podcasts About Dating You Need To Hear If You're Dating In Your 20s". Elite Daily. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  12. "Outstanding Foreign Series". Canadian Podcasting Awards. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  13. "Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
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