Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer is the host of Why Won’t You Date Me?, which is back on Headgum and now shooting video episodes out of their LA and NYC studios. You can access video episodes here.

Do you remember recording the theme song? How many takes did you do?
Of course I remember recording the theme song. I did it and after listening to it back my producer was like, “hey do you wanna re-record that?” but it made me laugh so hard that we left it as a one take. 

How have you changed as a person since you started podcasting?
I don’t know if I’ve changed as a person but I did learn that I have a huge capacity for talking more than one can imagine. I thought I was a yappy bitch but truly the amount I can yap is scary and impressive.   

Can you give us a podcast recommendation?
Yes of course, Newcomers with Lauren Lapkus, 90 Day Bae with Marcy Jarreu and Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata.

lol. Can you remember the funniest thing anyone has ever said they were going to do to you in the reviews for Why Won't You Date Me?
Someone said they wanted to turn me upside down and fill me with clam chowder and that message has haunted me for years.

What didn't I ask you that you think I should have?
You could have asked what my favorite food is and its lasagna and once I ate it every weekend for a year, which I understand is sick as hell but I had a nice time.

Thanks, Nicole!