Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

“Would you date me?”

This is the podcast's signature closing question, asked to nearly every guest to cap off the conversation.

“Are you single, dating, or married?”

A straightforward question used to establish the guest's current relationship status as a foundation for discussion.

“Do you mind sharing the story of [personal topic]?”

A gentle entry point she uses to invite guests to discuss sensitive topics like sobriety or fertility journeys.

“Do you have any advice for single people?”

She often asks this towards the end of the interview to gather practical takeaways for herself and the audience.

“How did you two meet?”

A classic question used to elicit the origin story of a guest's romantic relationship.

“Did you ever think your career would blossom into this?”

This question prompts guests, particularly those from 'Drag Race', to reflect on their career trajectory.

“How did you come to your [artistic style/craft]?”

Used to explore the development and origins of a guest's creative work, such as their drag persona.

“What made you move from [place] to here?”

This question helps establish a timeline and understand the motivations behind a guest's life changes.

“Do you have anything you want to promote?”

A standard closing question that gives the guest a final opportunity to plug their current projects.

“What was it like to [experience a major career milestone]?”

This question invites the guest to share their feelings about significant professional achievements.

“Was it hard working with your romantic partner?”

She asks this to explore the complexities of mixing business with personal relationships.

“Are you in therapy?”

A direct question to open up conversations about mental health and self-work.