Why Won't You Date Me?
| Why Won't You Date Me? | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Nicole Byer |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (Friday) |
| Length | 40–80 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Original release | December 1, 2017 |
| Provider | HeadGum (2017-2021) Team Coco (2021-present) |
Why Won't You Date Me? is a comedy and relationship podcast hosted by Nicole Byer which debuted on December 1, 2017 on the HeadGum network. The podcast features Byer and a guest exploring why she is single, while discussing topics related to love, life, and sex. The podcast has been a part of the Team Coco network starting with the January 15, 2021 episode with Conan O'Brien.[1]
Content
[edit]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,[2][3] as well as her own childhood friends.[4] Notable guests who have appeared on Why Won't You Date Me? include Sasheer Zamata,[5] Rachel Bloom,[6] Jameela Jamil,[7] Joel Kim Booster,[8] Vicky Vox,[8] and Trixie Mattel.[9]
Reception
[edit]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."[10] 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,"[11] 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."[12]
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."[13] In 2021, Why Won't you Date Me? won the Best Overall Host – Female iHeartMedia Podcast Award.[14] In 2023, it won best comedy podcast in the Ambies Awards.[15]
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."[8]
References
[edit]- ^ White, Peter (January 12, 2021). "Conan O'Brien's Team Coco Picks Up Nicole Byer Podcast, Develops Show With J.B. Smoove & Staffs Up". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Nicole Byer (February 15, 2018). "64: Eskimo Sisters w/ Skyler Hurt". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Nicole Byer (August 17, 2018). "38: Why'd You Stop Dating Me? w/ Nick Snow". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Nicole Byer (July 13, 2018). "33: Nicole's Latest Tinder Fails w/ John Mason & Nicholas Stavola". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Nicole Byer (December 15, 2017). "3: Nicole's Pussy Pic That Went Too Far w/ Sasheer Zamata". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Nicole Byer (January 18, 2018). "60: Role-Playing w/ Rachel Bloom". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Nicole Byer (September 7, 2018). "41: Booty Call Horror Story w/ Jameela Jamil". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c James, Becca (2019-10-08). "Want to Try Why Won't You Date Me? Start Here". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Nicole Byer (February 1, 2019). "62: Dealing with Creeps w/ Trixie Mattel". HeadGum (Podcast). Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Bond, John-Michael (9 August 2018). "The 20 best podcasts on Spotify". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Selzer, Jillian. "25 podcasts that will make you actually enjoy your commute". Insider. Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Foskett, Annie (13 June 2018). "5 podcasts About Dating You Need To Hear If You're Dating In Your 20s". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ "Outstanding Foreign Series". Canadian Podcasting Awards. Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2021-01-22). "2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Winners: 'Office Ladies' Wins Podcast of the Year". Variety. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (2023-03-08). "The 2023 Ambies Podcast Award Winners Announced (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-03-28.