Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Earwolf & Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata

Gayle & Oprah. Bonnie & Clyde. Nicole & Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend...and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast. read less

Our Editor's Take

Everyone needs a best friend that they can ask for good advice. The Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata podcast is like having two best friends in the room. Only they happen to be very successful comedians. As one might expect, listeners will likely be laughing a lot along with this podcast.

Nicole Byer has become a popular touring standup comic and actress. After making early TV appearances on MTV's Girl Code, she would go on to host Nailed It! for Netflix and the Wipeout revival with John Cena. She helped start the Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata podcast in 2019. And her first standup special, BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) premiered in 2021 on Netflix.

For longtime comedy fans, they are likely to recognize Sasheer Zamata. Zamata was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2017. During that time, she became well-known for her celebrity impressions. Her impression of Michelle Obama was one that was particularly memorable. Since leaving the show, Zamata started the Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata podcast. She has also worked as an actress and standup comic, costarring in the ABC comedy Home Economics.

Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata focuses on various topics. However, a lot of those could fall under the category of "relationship advice." Nicole is often fond of asking the question "Why won't you date me?" That is something many listeners can relate to. She also hosts the Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer podcast.

But Nicole and Sasheer aren't the only people appearing on this podcast. Close friends of the pair, such as Angela Kinsey, often make guest appearances. Between the hosts and their friends, they can manage to make something as mundane as going to the grocery store funny.

Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata premieres new episodes each week. This show is an excellent place to start for those who love comedy podcasts and want to add a new one to their list.

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Episodes

Nicole’s Got Something in Her Throat
Jun 5 2024
Nicole’s Got Something in Her Throat
Friends?! Nicole still has something stuck in her throat, but she’s ok. Sasheer suggests massaging her throat. Nicole’s concerned over a neighbor's dog constantly barking. Sasheer tried to ‘shhhh’ a dog but didn’t know the correct commands. Nicole regales us about the movie “Night Swim,” about a haunted swimming pool. Sasheer is already afraid of the water. Jordan shares a story that illustrates the danger of hot tubs. Nicole and everyone else is surprised to learn that more than 300 people die every year from hot tub-related accidents. Sasheer learns that Johnny Appleseed was a real person. Nicole couldn’t date anyone named Johnny Appleseed. Sasheer is annoyed with her Wisteria tree in her yard. Nicole jokes that Sasheer is performing tree abortion. Sasheer was asked if she knew her birth story and she didn’t. Neither did Nicole. Nicole shares a new fav food combo flavor. Sasheer learns that you need a membership to shop at Costco. They take a Buzzfeed quiz that helps determine if you’re an Introvert, Extrovert or Ambivert. Also, they answer your friendship questions about how to handle a racist manager, how to address a friend who's distancing themselves, and whether to go to a NYE wedding or head to Cuba. This was recorded on May 14th, 2024. Sources: Hot Tub Related Deaths: https://thedoylelawoffices.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-hot-tub-accidents/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Consumer%20Product,one%2Dfifth%20of%20all%20drownings. Shark Attacks and Deaths: https://www.newsweek.com/florida-shark-attack-capital-world-1905535#:~:text=The%20global%20total%20of%20unprovoked,often%20lead%20to%20shark%20bites. Johnny Appleseed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed Ebony Alert: https://www.chp.ca.gov/Pages/Ebony-Alert.aspx Silver Alert: https://www.chp.ca.gov/news-alerts/silver-alert Feather Alert: https://www.chp.ca.gov/Pages/Feather-Alert.aspx Pink/Purple Alert: https://lluh.org/patients-visitors/visitors/security-services/crime-information/what-code-pinkpurple Why the Amber Alert was Created: https://www.click2houston.com/news/2024/02/21/amber-alert-system-was-created-following-the-abduction-of-9-year-old-texas-girl-read-the-case-that-started-it-all/#:~:text=AMBER%20Alert%20system%20was%20created,9%2Dyear%2Dold%20Texas%20girl&text=TEXAS%20%E2%80%93%20Amber%20Hagerman%2C%209%2C,was%20named%20in%20her%20honor. Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lady_emerald/introvert-extrovert-ambivert-ice-cream-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com
Sasheer’s Got Something in Her Eye
May 29 2024
Sasheer’s Got Something in Her Eye
Friends! Sasheer has something in her eye and Nicole helps her clear her sight. Also, nobody was prepared for the arm choreography in the Tom Cruise movie Minority Report. Sasheer had a mechanical bull ride at her party and Nicole enjoyed it so much, she wants to find a mechanical dick to ride. They both found out that there is no brick and mortar business in California for a mechanical penis ride. Nicole hates the term lover and thinks we should get rid of the words “boyfriend” and “girlfriend.” Plus, they answer your questions about a friend forgetting birthdays, advice on celebrating Mother’s Day when you’re grieving and whether or not Sasheer’s Team Pacey or Team Dawson.    Sources: Minority Report: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181689/ Minority Report Video Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwVBzx0LMNQ&t=33s What Pointing Means in Some Cultures: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cross-cultural-gestures_b_3437653#:~:text=As%20a%20professional%20speaker%2C%20I,America%2C%20and%20many%20other%20countries. Slick Dicks: https://www.slickdicks.com/ Cannibal Animals: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/cannibal-animals-creatures-that-eat-their-own-kind The first amusement park: Lake Compounce https://www.lakecompounce.com/discover-the-park#:~:text=Lake%20Compounce%20Campground-,America's%20First%20Amusement%20Park,can't%2Dmiss%20concerts. No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com
Sasheer Just Can’t Win With Nicole
May 15 2024
Sasheer Just Can’t Win With Nicole
Hello friends. Nicole is in the windy city and might be having mic issues. Sasheer, at the request of Nicole, tries to imagine what she would do if Nicole got swept away in a windstorm. Nicole accuses Sasheer of calling her too fat to find in a windstorm. Sasheer is reminded of a woman who has the talent of making any noise with her mouth. Nicole needs to sleep more to function now. Sasheer has new outdoor furniture. Nicole says it's not worth it to buy expensive outdoor furniture. Sasheer wonders why are flammable materials still being used to build houses?! Nicole has animals in her hole….in the side of her house. Sasheer thinks we definitely need more people going back to school to learn how to repair airplanes. Nicole thinks kids should follow their passions. Plus, they answer your questions about hanging out with partners' friends, how to find closure in a complicated relationship and how to support a friend in a 90-day fiancé situation. Sources: Geneviève Côté on Britain's Got Talent 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDSaPzIpio K1-Visa Sponsor Financial Obligation -https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html#:~:text=The%20sponsor's%20financial%20responsibility%20usually,under%20the%20Social%20Security%20Act.  No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com
Nicole says "Virgin Mary is That B***ch!"
Apr 10 2024
Nicole says "Virgin Mary is That B***ch!"
Blessings Friends! This week, Nicole asks if Sasheer got fooled on this past April Fool’s Day. Sasheer didn’t even know it was Easter, let alone April Fool’s Day. Nicole wonders about the symbolism of Easter. Sasheer discovers that the date of Easter is determined by the moon… each year. Nicole was extra vigilant on April Fool’s Day, so she didn’t get fooled. Sasheer finds out that Ask Jeeves rebranded in 2006 to Ask.com… no more Jeeves. Nicole reminisces about shopping at Sears and Bradlees. They both imagine what would happen if Sasheer was Jesus. Nicole would want her to turn everything into wine. Sasheer wants to know, what is Virgin Mary’s real name? Nicole thinks she should be Virgin Mary, that B***ch. Sasheer thinks Jesus was a bad carpenter because we don’t have any of his tables. Nicole wonders if Jesus was the weird kid in school. Sasheer believes Young Jesus would be a hit television show. They answer your friendship questions about an unrequited crush and how to discuss a undiagnosed mental health issue with a partner. This was recorded on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Sources:Easter Day is Determined by the Moonhttps://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-easter#:~:text=The%20simple%20standard%20definition%20of,Easter%20is%20the%20next%20Sunday. Barbra Streisand Cloned her Dogshttps://people.com/pets/barbra-streisand-photo-of-cloned-dogs-next-to-grave/ Cost of Cloning a Dog and Cathttps://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/cost-of-dog-cloning#:~:text=ViaGen%20Pets%3A%20The%20American%20Cloning%20Company&text=They%20also%20took%20the%20lead,is%20a%20pretty%20big%20difference. How Cloning Workshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223960/#:~:text=The%20chromosomes%20are%20replaced%20with,cases%20it%20starts%20to%20divide. Jesus  Coming Backhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Coming#:~:text=The%20Second%20Coming%20(sometimes%20called,part%20of%20most%20Christian%20eschatologies. No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com
Sasheer Says Sh** Talk With Facts…not Fiction!
Apr 3 2024
Sasheer Says Sh** Talk With Facts…not Fiction!
Hola amigas! On this episode of Best Friends, we find out that Sasheer loves dainty accessories while Nicole loves big buckles and chunky jewelry. Nicole is fascinated by how some foods were invented, including cupcakes, lollipops, brownies, and more. Sasheer explores what life would be like in another dimension. So does Nicole. They both explore existential questions about people’s purpose on earth, how time really works and how old the universe is. Plus, they answer your friendship questions about a friend judging people with mental health issues and what to do when a rumor is affecting a friend group. Sasheer is all for shit talk with the truth, not lies, rumors or speculation. Nicole gives hilarious examples. This was recorded on March 8th, 2024.  Sources: Amelia Simmons invented Cupcakes:https://azideliciouscupcakes.com.au/history-of-cupcakes/#:~:text=Who%20invented%20the%20cupcake%3F,made%20in%20Eliza%20Leslie's%20cookbook. George Smith invented lollipopshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollipop#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20book%20Food,the%20lollipop%20name%20in%201931. Algorithm is named after Muhammad ibn Mūsā al'Khwārizmīhttps://towardsdatascience.com/how-did-we-get-here-the-story-of-algorithms-9ee186ba2a07 What is the internet?https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/ Little Mermaid and Atlantishttps://littlemermaid.fandom.com/wiki/Atlantica#:~:text=Atlantica%20is%20most%20likely%20based,that%20the%20term%20was%20coined. How old is the universe?https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691156286/how-old-is-the-universe How old is human civilization?https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/key-components-civilization/ No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com