Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Hello Friends. Nicole and Sasheer talked about hot dogs for a long time. Sasheer had a hotdog at Costco. Nicole would love to have a date at Costco. Sasheer learns that Nicole is down to clown on a date. Nicole had a hard time sleeping. Sasheer suggests some potential reasons for the rough sleep. Nicole gets excited to catch up on her sleep. Sasheer hurt her wrist just living. Nicole doesn’t want to get old for that same reason. Nicole keeps going on shopping sprees on Ebay. Sasheer is excited to see Missy Elliott on her first headlining tour with Ciara and Busta Rhymes. Nicole can’t wait to flip it and reverse it! They share their fav songs on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and Nicole shares that one time she met Dolly Parton! They answer your listener questions about mixing friendship and business as well as figuring out the proper sex party protocol for safe spaces. No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

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 Moon https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-easter#:~:text=The%20simple%20standard%20definition%20of,Easter%20is%20the%20next%20Sunday. Barbra Streisand Cloned her Dogs https://people.com/pets/barbra-streisand-photo-of-cloned-dogs-next-to-grave/ Cost of Cloning a Dog and Cat https://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 Works https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223960/#:~:text=The%20chromosomes%20are%20replaced%20with,cases%20it%20starts%20to%20divide. Jesus Coming Back https://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: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

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 lollipops https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollipop#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20book%20Food,the%20lollipop%20name%20in%201931. Algorithm is named after Muhammad ibn Mūsā al'Khwārizmī https://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 Atlantis https://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: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! Nicole wants to know how rumors and nursery rhymes get started? Sasheer has the perfect answer. Nicole loved Madame Webb. Sasheer loved that a theater usher called Madame Webb the movie of our generation. Nicole also loved The Beekeeper. Sasheer had her second drumming lesson. Nicole comes up with an exercise to strengthen syncopation. Sasheer didn’t know that Nicole changed earlier. Nicole explains the thought process behind her performance uniform for touring.  Sasheer thinks it’s smart to have a performance uniform. Nicole thinks she packs way too much underwear. Sasheer embraced safari outfits during their trip to Africa. Nicole turned into a safari queen near the end of the trip. They answer your friendship questions about how they would react if either of them got pregnant and how to not be a needy friend. This was recorded on March 8th, 2024. Sources: Chucky https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_(Child%27s_Play)#:~:text=Charles%20Lee%20%22Chucky%22%20Ray%20is,it%20to%20a%20human%20body. Abortion Costs https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-much-does-an-abortion-cost No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Best Friends! How are you this week?  Sasheer gets stuff done around the house, with the help of a friend's husband. Nicole doesn’t believe she’s good at household projects but wishes she could build a shelf. Sasheer just adjusted her curtain rods and she’s proud. Nicole is amazed that at Home Depot, you can find all the things relating to your home… except food (except snacks). Sasheer has a lot of macramé things in her home. Nicole has bronze giraffes, a flamingo lamp and haunted piggy bank in her house.  Sasheer learns that Jason Statham is for the people. Nicole got Sasheer into the Fast and Furious franchise. Sasheer had a neighbor who walked around in their birthday suit. Nicole wants to know what Clyde (her dog) is thinking but doesn't want to teach him how to use the dog buttons. Clyde bit one of Nicole’s neighbors while Sasheer caught a neighbor pouring leaves onto her driveway. They answer your friendship questions about the curious case of a stinky co-worker and try to figure out how Nicole magically ended up at a Nordstrom Rack. This was recorded on February 28th, 2024. No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! This week, Sasheer is sore from indoor skydiving. Nicole wants to go skydiving, for real. Sasheer does not. Nicole had sushi the other day. Sasheer is proud of Nicole because she doesn’t like to try new things.  Nicole believes it's her year to try new things. Sasheer is taking drum lessons. Nicole thinks Sasheer should get a full drum kit. Sasheer thinks it will take up too much space. Jordan is taking drum lessons too! Nicole learns about traveling with instruments, specifically drums. Sasheer and Jordan didn’t know that there are traveling strippers. Nicole shares that dancers have to break down the pole and the stage. Sasheer and Nicole prefer stationary poles when they take pole classes. They take a BuzzFeed quiz and answer your questions about how to get over being cheated on and what to do with an overcommunicative friend. This was recorded February 28th, 2024. Sources: Delicious Orchards https://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/ How Long Can You Freeze Mac &  Cheese? https://www.southernliving.com/can-you-freeze-mac-and-cheese-8406429#:~:text=How%20Long%20Is%20Frozen%20Mac,may%20no%20longer%20be%20good. Hot Cross Bun Lyrics https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/hot-cross-buns/ Three Blind Mice Lyrics https://allnurseryrhymes.com/three-blind-mice/ Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/flowersandsunshine/dessert-choices-celebrity-bff-quiz

Hey friends! This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss suspicious leaks in and around their homes. Nicole had an orange cat visit her and so did Sasheer. Sasheer likes to think her cat is respected by the coyotes. Nicole wishes Clyde would let her get to know the cat. Sasheer and Nicole have seen skunks and they’re big. Nicole asks what to do if a house is sliding towards you? Sasheer thinks you just become the Wicked Witch of the West. Nicole wishes she could sing like Liza Minnelli. Sasheer learns that there is a Black Women's History Month. Nicole asks about all the monthly observances. Sasheer learns about Destroy Dick December. Nicole thinks she’s going to celebrate that month for sure. They answer questions from listeners about a friend talking badly about how they take care of their dog, feeling like the third wheel, and how to approach strangers in real life! This was recorded on Feb 08th, 2024 Sources: Wizard of Oz Stolen Ruby Slippers https://apnews.com/article/wizard-oz-stolen-ruby-slippers-judy-garland-f2bd6d4455a9821c311d1d0a03f6d77a Black Women’s History Month https://mcpl.info/staff-picks/April%20Is%20Black%20Women%27s%20History%20Month List of month long observances https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_month-long_observances No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello Friends! We’re playing Besting Each Other with hip hop bestie duo Flyana Boss aka Bobbi and Folayan. Nicole and Sasheer are huge fans so we were so excited.  Bobbi and Folayan met at music school in Los Angeles and formed the group Flyana Boss and became best friends. Folayan’s favorite thing about Bobbi is that she is hilarious and Bobbi knows it. Bobbi loves that Folayan knows a lot about outer space and she’s good with personal space. Folayan wishes that Bobbi would tell her when something bothers her right away while Bobbi wishes Folayan was a bit easier to read sometimes. In 20 years, Bobbi wants them both to live on a farm, have families and be celebrating their 20 year tour. In 20 years, Folayan wants to have a tv show, production company and lots of money.  Tune in to find out how they did on besting each other! This was recorded on Feb 08th, 2024 Check out  Flyana Boss’s new single “Candyman”: https://youtu.be/T8XxmbvRYOs?si=G4sRmyJmkUzSWSE6 Check out Flyana Boss on their 2024 Bosstanical Tour: https://www.flyanaboss.com/ No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends, and it’s a continuation of Black History Month. Nicole shares inventions made by black people. Sasheer shares how she had a perm in her hair for a while. Nicole shares her childhood experience of getting her hair done. Sasheer thinks she’ll continue to be late in celebration of Black History Month while Nicole will continue to talk at full volume in a movie theater. Sasheer is a porch person with a little bit of bike and Nicole is a bike person with a little bit of porch. Sasheer suggests Nicole get massages and she implements that. Nicole shares stories of Sasheer being hangry on their trip to Africa. Nicole recently discovered that she now likes pineapples.  No quiz this week but they answer your questions about falling in love with a best friend and getting back into the dating pool. Sources: Top 10 Inventions by Black Inventors - https://www.country1071.com/2023/01/30/top-10-inventions-by-black-inventors/ The All-Black League That Invented Hockey As We Know It - https://defector.com/the-all-black-league-that-invented-hockey-as-we-know-it The Kitchen - https://www.essence.com/hair/transitioning/how-manage-transitioning-edges-and-kitchens/#:~:text=For%20those%20of%20you%20unfamiliar,the%20back%20of%20the%20house. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Nicole has a laughing fit in the best way possible. Sasheer tries to understand why. Nicole thinks there is a pun involved in a drug store name. Sasheer doesn’t think so. Nicole had an interesting interaction with a man in an alley way. Sasheer thinks it might be an underwear fairy. Nicole theorizes that if she did take the underwear, it may have led her to true love. This reminds Sasheer of a YouTube video, “The Bread.” Nicole talks about how Sesame Street character Elmo checked up on people on social media and people are not ok. Sasheer’s favorite Sesame Street character is Mr. Snuffleupagus and Nicole’s favorite is Cookie Monster. Also, Happy Black History Month. Plus, they help someone try to encourage a friend to leave the baby at home.  Sources: The Bread-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olYYtprqZck Elmo Checks In on X-https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/elmo-checking-in-x-wellness-cec/index.html Lily, Sesame Street's first homeless Puppet https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46551197 Megan Piphus Peace – Sesame Street’s first black woman puppeteer. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-sesame-streets-first-black-woman-puppeteer-180980889/ Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/samantamendoza/galentines-love-life-status-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Friends! This week, Sasheer shares she needs new cardio options since she was exercise shamed in Africa. Nicole has been doing private pole and loves exercises with affirmations. Sasheer likes to leave the house to exercise. It helps with her motivation. Nicole reveals that breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. Sasheer is making her own breakfast now. Nicole wants breakfast to be served all day. Plus, they both answer your friendship questions about reaching out to past friends and how to handle friends who are not feeling a new partner.      This was recorded on Jan. 25th, 2024.    Sources: https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/breakfast-most-important-meal-day   Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/pasta-best-quality-quiz   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

F- R- I- E- N- D- S! Best Friends! Nicole decides to start off the show spelling Sasheer’s name. Sasheer joins in. Nicole shares the highlights of her recent trip to Hawaii which includes almost seeing an octopus. Sasheer tries to figure out how to get Nicole out of long random conversations with strangers. Nicole thinks she has a round welcoming face. Sasheer exits conversations physically and/or emotionally. Nicole thinks it's wild the airlines serve people who sit in the emergency exit seat alcohol. Sasheer thinks they should definitely agree to be sober. Nicole wants to take a scuba diving course and meet a manatee. Plus, they answer questions about good party hosting ideas and weigh in on an Am I The Asshole (AITA) question from a listener that gets weirdly sexual. This was recorded on Jan. 25th, 2024 No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hola amigas! Sasheer and Nicole continue to tell us about their adventures in Africa. Sasheer recounts how in South Africa they met people who knew how to speak eleven different languages. Nicole said when she was in Paris people didn’t want her to speak French. Sasheer learned that she doesn’t enjoy sitting with random strangers but it happened all the time in South Africa. Nicole shares how a driver warned them not to trust anyone in South Africa, plus he wouldn’t stop talking. Sasheer learns that Nicole loves nuts… zoo nuts to be exact. Nicole saw a monkey shit in a pool. Sasheer could push herself to get in the pool even though they cleaned it. Nicole is craving Burger King and has pipe dreams of opening a franchise. Plus, they help answer a friendship question about a foreign exchange friendship gone bad and how to make work friends with the opposite sex. This was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024 Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/mexican-food-introvert-extrovert-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! Nicole and Sasheer are back from their trip to the motherland, Africa! Unfortunately, they both got covid, but they are on the mend sharing their exciting journey. Sasheer loved the train ride in Zimbabwe. Nicole is convinced that they were best dressed. Sasheer was happy to make international friends. Nicole swam in the Devil’s Pool in Zambia. Sasheer was publicly dubbed the weakest swimmer at the same waterfall.  Nicole dove into some aggressive waves in the Seychelles. On Safari, Sasheer loved seeing the hippos and Nicole really loved the dung beetles. They hated that the trip back was delayed but they have wild stories on how they got back. Plus, they answer a friendship question on how to be a good friend to someone expecting their first child.  This was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024 No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello Friends! We’re revisiting our Besting Each Other episode where Nicole and Sasheer welcome Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar to the show. Amber’s favorite thing about Lacey is that she is nice and kind. Lacey loves that Amber can make her laugh at the most inappropriate times. Amber thinks Lacey has too many animals. Lacey thinks Amber needs to get more clothes. Amber thinks that she and her sister would die instantly on Survivor. Lacey thinks she would do better because she’s been preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse. Tune in to find out how they did on besting each other and enjoy the impromptu spelling bee at the end. This was recorded on Sept. 11th, 2023 Check out the Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/ Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Howdy Friends! Enjoy this re-release of Sasheer & Nicole LIVE from Largo @ The Coronet! Hot off their Vegas Girls Trip Sasheer and Nicole tell us all about their adventures. Sasheer screamed with excitement for a stripper during Usher’s contest. Nicole drove a Lamborghini on a race track. Sasheer got trash in her eye during the Criss Angel magic show. Nicole makes people do a standing ovation for Cirque Du Soleil performers. Sasheer surprised Nicole at the Flamingo Casino and Hotel. Nicole got the Magic Mike experience she always wanted. Sasheer also got a Magic Mike experience, this time with Ester. Plus, we answer a question from someone who can't fit their old couch in a new apartment and audience questions! Sources: @20:23 – Criss Angel MindFreak Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gK2MxGR0M Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hwarrington/rat-cocktail-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! Enjoy this re-release of Besting Each Other with Nava Kavelin & Penn Badgley! Nava shares her dreamy London day with Penn Badgley and his family, why you SHOULD use emojis when texting, and how Penn is good at keeping secrets (or just forgets the secret), and the perks of being a good neighbor. Penn shares how struck he was by Nava’s intelligence, purposeful friendships, and being on “do not disturb” maybe too much? Together they discuss Penn not setting Nava up, their company’s work to create fun education content for young people, their new podcast Podcrushed, and more. Here is a photo of Chris Evans’ wig: https://twitter.com/cevansbuzzcut/status/1555586643716968450?t=uc_81EcY3X0Q_H6_xI1SyA&s=19 Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com 424-645-7003

Hey Friends! This week, Sasheer and Nicole wait for a dog to get hydrated before starting the show. Nicole knows that sometimes, dogs are thirsty because of Clyde. Sasheer gets an update on how Clyde is doing. Nicole misses Clyde but can’t travel with him because he bites. Sasheer is excited for their trip to Africa. Nicole is excited to meet the different animals. Sasheer has been wonderful with handling the itinerary. They are going on a train ride to visit different game drives, visiting the Devil’s Pool waterfall in Zambia and they’ll visit the Seychelles Islands. Nicole is getting a new phone so she doesn’t miss any of the animals. Sasheer wants to eat good food and be in the water. Nicole shares a story of her former co-worker Mr. Henry. Sasheer laughs at the time Nicole took food home from a suite at a Janelle Monae concert. Nicole also shares her frustration with the Delta Lounge and how early breakfast goes away. They take a Buzzfeed quiz and answer friendship questions about planning less expensive trips to visit friends as well as how to navigate a longtime friend turning verbally hostile. This was recorded on November 16th, 2023. Here is Quiz We Took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/breakfast-choices-worst-quality-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello Friends! It’s close to the holidays so Nicole and Sasheer share what they want for Christmas. Sasheer knows the 12 days of Christmas song. Nicole feels like 2024 will be a great year. Sasheer thinks they should find gifts in an airport. Nicole thinks they should sing O Holy Night on the plane. Sometimes Nicole gets grumpy when people have fun without her. Sasheer admits, they can be those people ruining people's time when they have fun. Nicole wants to get back into roller-skating. Sasheer tried skateboarding this weekend. Sasheer simply doesn’t want to wear jeans while Nicole gives herself JUST enough time to catch her flights. They answer your friendship questions about working with ex-friends at work and the best ways to keep friends who live abroad. This was recorded on November 16th, 2023. Sources: The Twelve Days of Christmas was written by Frederic Austin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Days_of_Christmas_(song) No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey friends! Sasheer watched the musical Rent and it still holds up. Nicole and Sasheer do a pole dance and they are both sore. Sasheer feels she only needs to take it once a year. Nicole couldn’t live her life as a nun because they get up too early. Sasheer couldn't be a nun either. Nicole wonders what is under those nun robes. Sasheer wore fishnet stockings during her graduation ceremony. Nicole went to school to make friends… not to learn. Sasheer always did her homework while Nicole just did enough to get by. They are both amazed that North West can eat an onion raw, like an apple. No quiz this week but Nicole and Sasheer answer your friendship questions about hooking up with friends, setting up a complaint night and more. This was recorded Nov. 06th, 2023. Sources: North West Eats Raw Onions Like Apples And The Internet Is In Shambles -https://www.delish.com/food-news/a45736185/north-west-onion/ No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey friends! Nicole needs more protein. Sasheer shares a Twitter thread of a woman who got pregnant from a man who didn’t go through with a vasectomy surgery. Nicole shares a thread of a woman who shared her baby up for adoption. Sasheer shares a story of a couple who had a surprise baby on their wedding day. Nicole shares a story of a tiny woman giving birth to a big baby. Sasheer discusses past WWE wrestler Chyna. Nicole considers the thought of training as a WWE wrestler. Sasheer would support this. Nicole wants to know what WAS The Rock “Dwayne” Johnson cooking.  Nicole has a lot to say about a subpar experience she had at a Delta lounge. They do a Buzzfeed quiz and explore which Disney animated animals are the hottest. Plus, they both answer a friendship question about a falling out which led to communicating via memes. This was recorded Nov. 6th, 2023. Sources: The Rock Finally Reveals What The Rock’s Been Cooking, and...Dang  https://www.gq.com/story/what-the-rocks-been-cooking Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/flowersandsunshine/dinner-disney-family-quiz Disney’s Hottest Animated animal characters, Ranked -https://www.polygon.com/century-of-disney/23768474/disneys-hottest-animated-animal-characters-ranked Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

This week, we’ve got a couch! And we’re live from the Netflix Is A Joke festival! We discuss the size of pyramids, Sasheer meeting Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, the app Sasheer tells if she’s horny, pornhub - ever heard of it?, if Sasheer would travel 16 hours for a hot dog, and if Nicole got power hungry on the set of Nailed It. They take a quiz to find what bird they would be in another life, and learn if having a duck is feasible for Nicole. They answer listener questions about an office threesome, mushroom birthday presents, and lots of wonderful questions from our audience! Here is the quiz we took this week: https://www.quizyourfriends.com/what-bird-would-you-be-in-another-life/ Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com 424-645-7003

Hey Besties! Nicole shares how she learned some people marry objects. If Sasheer were to marry an object, it would be a chair while Nicole would marry a door. They also welcome Jordana Abraham and Jared Freid to playing Besting Each Other. Jordana first met Jared during a Betches of Comedy event in DC. Jared’s favorite memory of Jordana is that she loves a Starbucks! Jordana loves that Jared is hilarious and Jared loves that Jordana is straightforward. Jordana wishes that Jared would say no more and Jared believes Jordana wishes he would listen to her dating advice. They both agreed that Jordana would do better on Survivor than Jared. Together they host the U UP? podcast on the Betches podcast network. This was recorded October 26th, 2023. Sources: Happily Married to a Carnival Ride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ZrZQMXqPY Nicole is doing standup on tour! For tickets go to: https://linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on YouTube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello friends! Sasheer is getting confused by the weather. Nicole is taking singing lessons. Sasheer suggests Nicole record the sessions so she can hit her notes at home. Sasheer joins Nicole for a haunted hayride. Nicole enjoyed funnel cake. Sasheer enjoyed her two corndogs. While Sasheer likes incense, Nicole loves candles. Sasheer tries to help find solutions to help Nicole find her keys. Nicole shares how a man randomly tried to get into her car. Sasheer blesses us with her impression of a French accent. They both answer your friendship questions about a friends text chain etiquette and introducing a partner to a friend group. This was recorded on October 26, 2023. Sources: Nicole is on tour doing standup! For tickets go to :https://linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on YouTube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/therealalora/food-fall-scent-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hi Friends. You know what time it is! It's time for Besting Each Other with Alesha Reneé and Serita Wesley. Serita met Alesha through a friend and a plethora of people at BET. Alesha's favorite memory of traveling is when Serita came out to Los Angeles to just hang out while Alesha went to auditions. Serita’s favorite thing about Alesha is her southern charm. Alesha loves that Serita never gives up on love and knows that “real” always seems to find her. Serita thinks Alesha talks too much while Alesha thinks Serita can be a “Debbie Downer.”  They both think they would be better at Survivor than the other but they also agree that Alesha is more outdoorsy. 20 years from now, Alesha wants them to be loved, healthier and whole like we’ve never seen. Meanwhile, Serita hopes they are rich, content, comfortable and have great butts!  Together they created the Audible podcast series Unleash for Love. This was recorded October 24th, 2023. Sources: Check out “Unleash For Love” on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Unleash-for-Love-Audiobook/B0CB9FYCV3?qid=1689358839&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2KW0AGES9C467X5989WV&pageLoadId=Bp8khEy2uajOMeuU&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! Nicole has already bought tickets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Movie. Sasheer would love to see Beyoncé at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Nicole learns that U2 has a residency at the Sphere. Sasheer learns that they both love U2! Nicole watches a movie about a murderous tire. Sasheer learns that Disney is doing a live action version of Bambi. Nicole wonders why so many Disney adults aren’t named after Disney characters. Nicole would name her potential future kid Bambi and Sasheer would name her potential future kid Jiminy. Nicole knows that pop rock singer Ashlee Simpson named her son Bronx Mowgli and she needs her to have a comeback. Sasheer thinks Ashlee Simpson should perform at the Sphere. Nicole wants Fefe Dobson's music to come back to the U.S.  Sasheer and Nicole want a Fefe Dobson and Ashlee Simpson tour. After taking a Halloween themed quiz, Nicole and Sasheer answer friendship questions about keeping up with a new busy mom, catching up with a friend who bails last minute and getting over a friendship break up.  This was recorded on October 4th, 2023. Sources: The Sphere - https://www.thespherevegas.com/shows/the-sphere-experience U2, “But I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3-5YC_oHjE Rubber - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1612774/ The Trailer - https://youtu.be/hVKgY1ilx0Y?si=8cFYEANVFoYhU3wU Fefe Dobson’s “Bye Bye Boyfriend”- https://youtu.be/SWlWgFkQEUY?si=8nc06wYgMWPd2vUI Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on YouTube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/heathertrudeau/halloween-costume-fall-meals-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hope you’re well friends! Nicole is learning to love massages while Sasheer is tired and would love to enjoy a massage. Nicole shares that she fought for her life during a Turkish massage, but her skin was glowing afterwards and magically understands Greek. Sasheer just saw Janelle Monáe, and Flyana Boss opened for her. Nicole loves Flyana Boss and hopes that there is no darkness in their lives. Sasheer is a small purse kinda girl. Nicole is a big purse kinda girl and doesn’t know how to feel about her new small wallet. Sasheer has to get up on her frozen treats, meanwhile Nicole is on a mission for some good soft serve ice cream. Sasheer and Nicole do an unexpected deep dive in the many controversies surrounding the restaurant Cracker Barrel. They answer a friendship question about getting more one-on-one time with a bestie who wants to bring their new partner everywhere and how to tell their friend they have a bad body odor. This was recorded on Sept. 11th 2023. Sources: Cracker Barrel Has ‘Fallen’? Folksy Southern Food Chain Becomes Latest Unlikely Target Of Anti-LGBTQ Crusade https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/06/09/cracker-barrel-has-fallen-folksy-southern-food-chain-becomes-latest-unlikely-target-of-anti-lgbtq-crusade/?sh=75f8eaa73665 8 Scandals Cracker Barrel Hopes You'll Forget https://www.eatthis.com/cracker-barrel-restaurant-scandals/ Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on YouTube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/ice-cream-best-trait-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Sasheer spent a lot of time outside trying to fiddle with and fix her sprinklers. Nicole has decided that her sprinklers have a mind of their own. Sasheer recounts her time being at a Sheryl Crow concert. Nicole’s nipples hurt because the temperature in her apartment was adjusted to freezing. Anyways, it’s time for Besting Each Other! Nicole and Sasheer welcome Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar to the show.  Amber’s favorite thing about Lacey is that she is nice and kind. Lacey loves that Amber can make her laugh at the most inappropriate times. Amber thinks Lacey has too many animals. Lacey thinks Amber needs to get more clothes. Amber thinks that she and her sister would die instantly on Survivor. Lacey thinks she would do better on Survivor because she’s been preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse. Tune in to find out how they did on besting each other and enjoy the impromptu spelling bee at the end. This was recorded on Sept. 11th, 2023 Check out the Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/ Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman No BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey friends! Nicole is thriving and living her best fucking life. Sasheer got invited to play tennis with her cousin. They both learn that there was a resurgence of tennis due to the pandemic. Sasheer wishes when she was younger she stuck with playing violin. Nicole wished she stuck with piano. Sasheer was so happy after seeing Beyoncé in Los Angeles on the Renaissance Tour with Nicole.  Nicole wants Beyoncé and Kelly to come on the show. Sasheer wants the music group Flyana Boss on the show. Nicole believes all titties are great but there are some bad butts. Sasheer believes we don’t talk about titties like we used to because we are in “Ass Land.” It's all about the butts. Nicole loves the idea of a child section on an airplane. Sasheer was on a plane that cops came on but nothing happened. Nicole recounts an unfortunate plane ride where she wasn’t feeling well. Plus, they give friendship advice to a listener feeling awkward being the only single friend, a person figuring out how to support a friend going through a nasty divorce and a listener dealing with their best friend's anger issues. This was recorded on September 5th, 2023. Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2023/08/30/flying-in-peace-this-airline-is-creating-an-adults-only-section/?sh=724bf29a1cbb Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hi besties! Sasheer took an epigenetics test and got back a list of foods she is intolerant of. Included on that list are peanuts and gluten. Nicole, while on her own Jell-O journey, invites Sasheer to join her due to Jello being gluten-free! While Nicole supports Sasheer on this gluten-free journey, she NEVER wants to know what she is intolerant of. Meanwhile, it’s another episode of Besting Each Other! Nicole and Sasheer are joined by best friends Franchesca Ramsey (Superstore) and De’Lon Grant (Jersey Boys). Together, they share their first major vacation together in Mexico, where resort photos proved to be untrue and the conditions unreal. Both friends agree that Franchesca would do better at Survivor due to her ability to complete puzzles and jump over things. Check out their podcast -“Lemme Fix It” - wherever you listen! Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

OWW Friends! Nicole hits her funny bone starting the show! Don’t worry, she’s ok. Sasheer wonders why we call our elbow the funny bone. Nicole wants the strike to come to an end. Sasheer recalls the many reality tv shows that she is watching, specifically The Ultimatum. Nicole asks Sasheer what reality show she would be on if they were on a different planet. Sasheer would like to be on the Amazing Race while Nicole wants to go on American Ninja Warrior. Nicole learns all about the competitive world of dog dancing. Sasheer thinks Nicole should do competitive dog dancing with Clyde. Nicole shares her favorite quote from the movie Finding Nemo. They answer questions about a friend sharing personal info with their partner and how to navigate feeling second priority to a best friend in a romantic relationship. This was recorded on August 31, 2023. Sources: Dog Dancing World Championship 2022, Anastasiia Beaumont and border collie Yuki https://youtu.be/TtjY_YgZEzo?si=0xprLz0bH3s0_P2f FCI Dog dance World Championship 2016 – Freestyle final - Lusy Imbergerova and Deril (Italy) https://youtu.be/GL3DXJE9UJk?si=YTuW4otjl83e8Z8s Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sleepy_101/golden-retriever-black-cat-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hi friends. Nicole and Sasheer see Beyoncé! Sasheer is fascinated by the obscure comparisons of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's tours. Nicole learns that Taylor Swift has a huge fan base. Also, they play Besting Each Other with comedians Ron Funches and Gabe Dinger. Ron says that he met Gabe in Portland, Oregon doing standup comedy. Gabe loves that Ron is loyal and believes in him. Ron loves that Gabe is a true blue dude and one of the best supporters he’s ever met. Ron hates when Gabe does political impressions… in conversations. He’s good at it, he just hates them. Gabe hates when Ron doesn’t communicate well. They both agree that Gabe would do better on Survivor and they both want to be doing standup comedy 20 years from now. Are they really Best Friends? Sasheer and Nicole find out! This was recorded on August 31, 2023. Sources: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a43948812/taylor-swift-friendship-bracelets-eras-tour-explained/ Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla or for free on Youtube. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Check out Ron Funches doing stand-up comedy in a city new you. Go to https://ronfunches.com/ for tickets and more info. Check out Gabe Dinger opening up for Ron on tour. For more info, go to https://www.gabedingercomedy.com/. No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

It’s Friendship time! This week, Nicole feels rested but a little nervous to get back to pole dancing. Sasheer wants to go to a flea market because she needs more wall art. Nicole is an art connoisseur but she agrees, it can be expensive to buy and frame. Sasheer is still on a lot of estate email lists. Nicole is excited to wear a hot pink jump suit. Sasheer is going to wear her red jumpsuit. Nicole thinks they should celebrate Valentine’s Day in August... because of the outfits of course. Sasheer wonders why some people celebrate Christmas in July. Nicole visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Sasheer wants a shower more than anything else. Nicole shares how she manifested a ride in Mykonos, Greece. They both answer questions about a friend figuring out why a pandemic friendship fizzled out and how to deal with a friend who doesn’t make room to check in on their life. This was recorded on August 18th, 2023. Sources: https://www.ebonyboydart.com/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/clarissajanlim/airbnb-slave-plantations-house-ban https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/how-did-christmas-july-start#:~:text=Christmas%20in%20July%20started%2084,Camp%20in%20Brevard%2C%20North%20Carolina. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_in_July Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla starting August 15th and free on Youtube starting  August 29th. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Friends, it's time for….. Besting Each Other with comedians Kenny DeForest and David Drake! Kenny knew he was going to be friends with David when he saw David crush at an open mic and the crowd went crazy when he rapped an epic freestyle. David loves going on “boys trips” with Kenny, especially their trip to San Antonio, Texas. Kenny loves that David speaks plain and straight to the point. David doesn’t like it when Kenny asks him to be involved in bad sketch ideas while Kenny hates it when David just says “It’s fine man.” Sometimes… it's not fine!  They both think Kenny would do better on the show Survivor and after multiple tries, in 20 years they both want to be doing well in the industry and have David’s daughter and Kenny's future daughter to be friends.  Together, Nicole and Sasheer determine whether or not they are friends! This was recorded August 30th, 2023. Check out Kenny DeForest’s new comedy special “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” on his YouTube page https://youtu.be/AbORmRRvtJ8?si=WhxE4yjdxWzql79Q or go to https://www.kennydeforest.com/ Check out all of David Drake’s comedy specials, shows and projects, go to http://www.daviddrakecomedy.com/. No BuzzFeed quiz this week. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello friends! It’s the crossover episode of Best Friends and Why Won’t You Date Me. Nicole celebrates the 300th episode of Why Won’t You Date Me with Sasheer on the show. Sasheer and Nicole ask each other questions from the New York Times article “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love” to celebrate.  Sasheer talks all about her new comedy special “First Woman” out now. Nicole helped inspire a few risqué jokes that didn’t make it on Sasheer’s special.  Nicole wants to move metal with her mind. Sasheer wants everyone to know that her friendship with Nicole doesn’t look like other friendships. They help answer a friendship question about friends not responding to birthday trip plans and creating more accessible activities for friends who are really active.  This was recorded on August 17th, 2023. Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla starting August 15th and free on YouTube starting August 29th. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Here is the quiz we took: NY Times, “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love,”https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

H-E-L-L-O to you! This week, Nicole proves that she can make anything sound sexy. Sasheer suggests Nicole get a life alert after sharing the time she broke her ankle in her house. Nicole is thinking about selling her motorcycle. Sasheer sometimes doesn’t know when Nicole is back in town. Nicole vows to never keep Sasheer waiting to respond to her text. Nicole shares how she mistakenly flashed people for a good portion of a day. Sasheer encourages Nicole to free her titties and the nipples. Also, Nicole loves trash day! Sasheer and Nicole answer listener questions about making friends in a conservative town, navigating a best friend’s partner you don’t like and how to tell a friend that you’re not a fan of their free roaming bunnies. This was recorded July 20th, 2023. Sources: https://www.lifealert.com/ https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/chicken-strip-basket/ Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/nicolebeck/toddler-food-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Guess what time it is? It’s time for Besting Each Other with Punkie Johnson and Dicey. Dicey shares that when she first met Punkie, she was appalled by Punkie’s behavior. Punkie loves Dicey’s ability to pull her away when it’s time to go but hates that Dicey loses everything. Dicey loves Punkie’s fearlessness but can’t stand that she eats so many onions! Dicey and Punkie believe they would do better on the show Survivor then the other person. In 20 years, Dicey wants them to live like the Golden Girls, travel with their kids and continue to cuss each other out. Punkie agrees and believes their love language is verbal abuse. Together, they host the podcast Love Thang with Punkie Johnson on Kevin Hart's SiriusXM LOL Channel. Also, check out their show Love Thang with Punkie Johnson wherever you get your podcasts! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey friends. Nicole is pro union. Sasheer breaks down the misconception that all actors are rich in regards to the SAG-AFTRA Strike. Nicole talks about how the strike affects the whole industry. Sasheer and Nicole reminisce on how they got GOT in the industry. Nicole wants a mermaid tail. Sasheer wants to go to Disney if they end up visiting Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium. Nicole bought a keyboard and is taking singing lessons. Sasheer’s learning Spanish with Duolingo. Nicole breaks down the characters of Duolingo. No BuzzFeed quiz this week, but they do an IS THIS WEIRD: Cleaning Edition. This was recorded July 17th, 2023. Sources: Duolingo Characters: https://happilyevertravels.com/duolingo-characters-names/ You Poop When You  Die: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23144-what-happens-when-you-die#:~:text=Your%20muscles%20loosen%20immediately%20after,see%20your%20bone%20structure%20beneath Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey there friends. This week it’s all about sports?! Sasheer is trying to boogie board. Nicole thinks there needs to be more events at the X Games. Sasheer would do rallying at the X Games while Nicole would do freestyle BMX biking. Both Sasheer and Nicole learned about professional tag and red rover.  Nicole shares her love over a specific cereal brand while Sasheer shares info about what it takes to adopt a bird since holding a bird is on Nicole’s bucket list. Plus, we answer a question about a friend trying to navigate a friend’s partner’s perception of their friendship.  Source: World Chase Tag USA 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrNIdKtj8pU Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/simoncoward/what-kind-of-clown-are-you Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

This week, Sasheer & Nicole are LIVE from Largo @ The Coronet! Hot off their Vegas Girls Trip, Sasheer and Nicole tell us all about their adventures. Sasheer screams with excitement for a stripper during Usher’s concert. Nicole drove a Lamborghini on a race track. Sasheer got trash in her eye during the Chris Angel Magic show. Nicole makes people do a standing ovation for Cirque Du Soleil performers.  Sasheer surprised Nicole at the Flamingo Casino and Hotel. Nicole got the Magic Mike experience she always wanted. Sasheer also got a Magic Mike experience, this time with Ester.  Plus, we answer a question from someone who can't fit their old couch in their new apartment and audience questions! Sources: @20:23 – Chris Angel Mind Freak Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gK2MxGR0M Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hwarrington/rat-cocktail-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hey Friends! This week, Nicole wants to learn all things Las Vegas Casino. Sasheer got gifted wine from her neighbor. Nicole loves that Clyde has a dog friend in their neighborhood. Sasheer is trying to be a woman who wears linen. Nicole is on the side of the orcas attacking yachts. Sasheer knew the dolphins are psychos and it really gets weird. Nicole and Sasheer learn that humans have had sexual relationships with dolphins. Nicole is not getting a tattoo of dolphin, for sure. They do a Buzzfeed quiz that identifies the Disney animal they should adopt as a pet. Plus, they both answer a listener letter about someone grieving a breakup and the potential to have children while their friends are in relationships and with kids. Sources: Dolphins @ 24:10 - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/08/the-dolphin-who-loved-me @ 25:51 - https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/06/how-a-science-experiment-led-to-sexual-encounters-for-a-woman-and-a-dolphin/372606/ @30:28 - https://www.greenmatters.com/community/why-are-dolphins-evil Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mladrian12/plan-your-wealthy-dream-life-to-get-a-disney-pet-to-adopt Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

A harmonious hi to you! Nicole and Sasheer are recovering from their Vegas trip. Sasheer hasn’t finished unpacking her six months of stuff yet. Nicole is having trouble with her S’s. Sasheer and Jordan got frenectomies. Nicole’s top one favorite thing to do is giggle. Sasheer gets bored on walks. Now, Nicole wipes Clyde’s feet after a walk. Also, Sasheer pointed out some cute otters in Vegas while Nicole wants to touch birds. They do a Buzzfeed quiz that promises to know your soulmate’s name based on your favorite meals. Plus, we got a voice memo  from a psychic healer who shares a dream she had of Nicole. Finally,  they both answer a listener letter about how the writer’s partner is not happy that she bleached her eyebrows. Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/princessjoy123/soulmate-name-food-choices-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

How the hell are ya?! It’s another Besting Each Other episode! Nicole and Sasheer welcome best friends Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin. Joanna shares that she reluctantly met Clea through a mutual friend at The Frothy Monkey and the rest is history. Clea’s favorite memory was traveling to London and realizing Joanna had been using her toothbrush for three days. Joanna loves Clea’s sense of humor and Clea loves to make Joanna laugh. They both agree that Joanna would be slightly better on the show Survivor but both of their many phobias would keep them from even getting to the island. Together they host the Netflix show, Get Organized with The Home Edit where they help clients reorganize their homes all while making them look stylish at the same time. Check out their show - Get Organized with The Home Edit wherever you watch! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Good Afternoon. Here we are! Back with another episode of Best Friends. Nicole does a trampoline workout and boy does it stain her calves. Sasheer is looking forward to Janelle Ginestra’s dance workout and it's all about that turkey twerking. Nicole took ballet and tap dance as a child. Sasheer took tap dance too and she still has her tap shoes. Sasheer concludes that a muffin is a naked cupcake. Nicole burnt a pizza the other day and Sasheer shares the time she accidentally burnt ramen noodles. They answer a listener's question about boundaries when dating your best friend's twin brother. Plus, a listener’s theory behind the reason for a woman having an orgasm in the L.A. Philharmonic orgasm begs the question: would we do that? Janelle Ginestra and Willdabeast Adams Photo: https://premierbridewisconsin.com/tag/janelle-ginestra/ Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and  “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Helloooooo. Give me a B. B. You got your B. You got your B. This will take forever so welcome to Best Friends! This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss why Nicole keeps a basketball in her trunk just in case, Sasheer’s aerial yoga experience, Nicole’s discovery of a cute plus size suspender rompers, Sasheer’s love of puns on Netflix’s docuseries MerPeople, Nicole’s strong desire for Beyoncé to be her mother and they both do a deep dive into the history of blood transfusions. They take a Buzzfeed quiz where they eat to their heart's content and a summer vacation destination is chosen. Plus, they answer listener questions about an ex from a bad break-up attending a bestie’s wedding. Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jjar0923/big-meal-summer-travel-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions and “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com Check out this Cute Suspender Romper for Nicole: https://coquetryclothing.com/products/2pc-suspender-romper-lace-up-top-set

Good morning… er… or actually good afternoon. This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss Nicole’s bone-in meat desires, Sasheer’s dislike of ice-cream, the Arby’s dessert menu, who IS Kathy Toop, biblical theme parks, how old is Beyonce, and hear Nicole’s review of Fast X. They take a quiz to see if they are good enough to be Shrek’s friend, and answer listener questions about dealing with a drunk friend at a wedding as well as hear how Nicole can better use limewash in her house. Tah-hoo-hoo! Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hadley_cannon_2030/would-you-qualify-to-be-shreks-friend Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions/ “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

What is a Humanzee? This week, Nicole and Sasheer find out how scientists actually tried to create a half human half chimpanzee hybrid and explore the age old hypothetical question, can humans have sex with gorillas? Plus, Sasheer can’t get some sleep, the Air Bud franchise is super expansive, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and Nicole is clear that she does not want a monkey baby. Also, we take listener letters asking us if running around your house is weird. Humanzee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanzee Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions/ “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hello? Can you hear us? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss enjoying ass-mer (asmr), mixed feelings on showing your underwear, an orgasmic experience at the LA Philharmonic, what they enjoyed about Black Forever… wait actually Wakanda Forever, Nicole’s vision for the future of malls, the new trash cans on Sasheer’s block, and more. We play another round of “Zillow For A Dillow,” and answer a listener question about getting your straight male friends to open up. Here is the LA Philharmonic audio - https://twitter.com/wiife_material/status/1652730918333739008?s=20 Zillow For a Dillow: House #1 - https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2171-Moody-Rd-N-Odessa-WA-99159/2057908345_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowgonewild&utm_medium=zillowgonewild&utm_source=zillowgonewild House #2 - https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1985-Tunnel-Rd-Berkeley-CA-94705/24820805_zpid/?utm_source=zillowgonewild&utm_medium=zillowgonewild&utm_campaign=zillowgonewild Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions/ “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Did you know how many teeth dogs have? We didn’t! But now we all do! This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss the surprisingly big teeth market, why Sasheer trusts Billy Mays, the murder of crows outside of Sasheer’s house, and the trick to going upside down in pole. We take a quiz where we make a sandwich to see what 2000s rom-com we should watch, and answer listener questions about how to deal with loneliness within friendships, and dealing with a difficult friend-triangle. Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kbball27/2000s-rom-com-sandwich-order-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions/ “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Happy Birthday Sasheer! This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss how much Sasheer loves her gift from Nicole, if “Cynthia” is lying to Sasheer, Nicole’s desire to visit the insurrection monument (the capitol building), a man who yelled at a baby on a plane, and more. We debut a new segment - “Is this weird?” - where listeners send us things they do that their friends and family think are odd/unusual; such as friendship tiers and sleeping naked except for socks. Finally, we get an update on our listener who didn’t want to invite her best friend’s husband to her birthday, and help a listener on how to talk to a boss with a bad dog. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions/ “Is this weird” suggestion at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

It’s another episode of Besting Each Other! Nicole and Sasheer are joined by best friends Carl Tart (Grand Crew) and Lamar Woods (Single Parents). Carl shares about getting robbed in San Francisco, great memories in Hawaii, why Lamar’s genuineness is so meaningful to him, and Lamar’s annoying slow sipping. Lamar talks about a perfect night out in NY, why his phone always falls out of his pocket, and why the weather is the determining factor for Lamar winning Survivor. Together they discuss what they love about making their podcast XOXO, Gossip Kings together, as well as their future family bbqs! Check out their podcast - XOXO, Gossip Kings - wherever you listen! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Excuse me, hi how are you?!? This week on Best Friends, Nicole and Sasheer return back to their love of Free Guy - warning **SPOILERS** ahead. They discuss air fryers, fl-Orida frenchies, where the phrase “egg on your face” comes from, why is Joe Biden so old, Nicole’s nail problems and more! They take a quiz to see what kind of best friendship they have, and answer listener questions about how to learn more about your friends, and being honest with toxic friends. Here is the quiz we took - https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/friendship-test Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Glug glug glug! We hope you feel hydrated and satiated by this week’s episode! This week we discuss things which are too cold to hold, what you can do with frozen quinoa, how many grams you are, why Nicole now wakes up glad she ate lasagna, frustrations with how clothing fits, and what’s going on with the food pyramid? They take a quiz where they describe their best friendship to see their perfect getaway destination,  and we answer a listener's question about struggling to have friends relate when one person is perpetually single and the others are in relationships. Plus, a listener creates cocktails for Nicole & Sasheer! Recipe below. Nicole’s Purple Giraffe 1oz of pineapple juice 1oz of soda Float 2oz of Empress purple gin on top Garnish - orange peel, lemon peel, cinnamon-grilled pineapple Sasheer’s Cherry Chair 2oz Bulleit bourbon 1oz Amaro Averna 2oz Angostura Bitters 1/2oz brown sugar vanilla syrup Garnish - Amarena Cherry Skewer Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/best-friend-spring-getaway-vacation-trip-quiz Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

They said we couldn’t do it, but we did! Happy 200th episode of Best Friends! This week, Nicole and Sasheer share their favorite moments of the podcast, we listen to your favorite moments, and talk about fun memories from making the show. Some highlights - the Forrest Gump recap, Sasheer is getting the salmon, best ad moments, and more. Plus, we check back in on how people are washing themselves, and learn about a tangible way the show has helped someone. We love our listeners - thanks for listening, and here’s to 200 more! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Did you get fooled? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss how April Fool’s Day is a precursor to the purge, Sasheer’s terrible prank, Nicole’s love for Volkswagen Golf trucks, and the many seasons in Atlanta. They debut a new segment - Zillow Or No Dillow - where they choose a favorite from two very wild zillow listings, and answer listener questions about breaking up with new couple friends, communicating with a friend who feels left behind, and what to do with a friend who is a pathological liar. For Zillow or No Dillow Here is House #1 :https://www.movingthemitten.com/listings/alpine-drive?utm_source=zillowgonewild&utm_medium=zillowgonewild&utm_campaign=zillowgonewild Here is House #2: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7779-Spruce-Ct-Thornton-CO-80602/103001031_zpid/?utm_source=zillowgonewild&utm_medium=zillowgonewild&utm_campaign=zillowgonewild Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Nicole and Sasheer miss each other… genuinely! They start things off talking about what they can do when they see each other, like Christmas hot dogs! They discuss Nicole deciding to wear loud outfits at the airport, getting a beloved suitcase fixed, their shared love of fun weird stuff, cows having four stomachs, where do flamingos even live, and why there should be elderly skate hours. They take a quiz to see what unique pairing their friendship is, and answer listener questions about sharing your friend with other people as well as managing expectations with friends. Plus, tears for a beautiful lasagna! Here is the quiz they took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/joannaborns/your-best-friend Here is the Lasagna wig! https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfecURJMs8/?img_index=1 Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Do you have dreams about houses? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss the multiverse, Nicole’s moldy office, how we don’t talk enough about Bernie Mac, sending anonymous notes to your neighbors, early morning etiquette when walking your dog, and what’s the deal with sheep?!? We have another DIY moment with Nicole who is redoing a guest bedroom, and answer a listener question about hang out check-ins are they are really necessary? Plus, Nicole watches the trailer for Before Sunrise! Here is more info on Shrekapo the sheep! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/04/26/sheep-41-pounds-wool-shrekapo/ Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

What did YOU think of the Oscars? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss an award show they haven’t watched yet, why we all love Ke Huy Quan, Nicole’s DIY Instagram obsession continuing, Sasheer & Nicole’s commitment to take care of each other when they are old, read about “platonic spouses,” and more! They take a quiz to see what color of hair they should really have, and answer listener questions on how to improvise while playing DnD with friends, if a friend was rude for not paying attention to you at their birthday party, and assigning rooms when traveling. Here is the article we read: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/fashion/weddings/from-best-friends-to-platonic-spouses.html Here is the quiz we took: https://www.buzzfeed.com/joannaborns/which-hair-color-matches-your-personality Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: 424-645-7003 nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

This week we are releasing an episode from behind the paywall. Best Friends Presents: Best Friends Friends! This episode, best friends Nicole and Sasheer bring on their friend Jacob Wysocki. They talk all sorts of zoom activities like drinking games, holding office hours to see friends and family, and even karaoke! Then they respond to questions on what to do when you feel like you're too busy but friends still hang out without you, when you feel like you're in a one sided friendship, and when your friend makes a twitter account to use as a public journal. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com 424-645-7003

The rain is still terrorizing Nicole while the ants in the new Ant-man movie terrorize Sasheer. One thing they can both agree on is that the film felt like a Star Wars movie. Nicole realizes that she needs to go back in time to get dropped off in front of Steven Spielberg’s home to become the child to star in E.T. Sasheer is loving girl scout cookie season and together they unpack Nicole’s disdain for the Girl Scouts and the cookies! Lastly, they help solve a listener’s query about how to talk to a friend who can’t cook and keeps cooking for you. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

We are re-releasing a delightful episode from behind the paywall! Join us on a blast from the past, this week as Nicole and Sasheer are joined by the fabulous Meatball! Together, they discuss Zoom drag shows, stand-up at drive-in movie theaters, getting dressed up with nowhere to go, serving lewks, Meatball’s experience kicking someone out of a club, and that hairy queens matter! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Who needs Valentine’s or Galentine’s when you can celebrate the people you love every day? Come to think of it, why aren’t we making a bigger deal about Friendship Day? Kimmie On The Keys gives Nicole an update on where she can finally get some Ground Beef Nachos. Sasheer reminds Nicole that she is still a priority in her life. Nicole’s 32 paintings arrived, and now how will her small Sonic rug compete? The gals take the quiz, I Know Which Phenomenal Movie Wedding Dress You Should Wear Based On The Fantasy Love Life You Craft and lastly answer listeners' queries. Here is the quiz we took - I Know Which Phenomenal Movie Wedding Dress You Should Wear Based On The Fantasy Love Life You Craft: https://www.buzzfeed.com/maya_12_24/your-fantasy-love-life-reveals-movie-wedding-dress-youll Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

The LA rains are wreaking havoc on Nicole’s home and now a large repair bill awaits. Meanwhile in Atlanta, Sasheer went swimming on her own and survived! Everyone shares their gym experiences and is shocked by the audacity of some gym employees. Sasheer remembers when she worked at a Lingerie store and inspires Nicole to wear some on Valentine’s Day! Lastly, they take a quiz to find out who their celeb BFF is and answer listener questions! Here is the quiz we took: Answer These Questions to Reveal Your Celeb BFF: https://www.quizyourfriends.com/answer-these-questions-to-reveal-your-celeb-bff/ Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

In part 2 of Nicole and Sasheer’s trip to the Bahamas, they discover that everyone, including the staff, runs on island time. On several restaurant outings, Sasheer and Nicole met a founding father, Sasheer was almost murdered by a prawn, and they both had a truly lovely time at a restaurant they were advised not to go to. And yes, Nicole finally got to play with pigs in the ocean! Every day weird things happened, and it was the least relaxing trip they’ve ever taken. Lastly, Nicole shares her harrowing experience heading home at the airport! You don’t want to miss how this saga ends. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Sometimes we want vacations, and sometimes, vacations don’t want us! Nicole and Sasheer share their trip to the Bahamas and it was everything BUT relaxing! This trip had everything! Margaritaville to the rescue, dance clubs in hotel lobbies, Jet Ski adventures, Airbnb catfishing, and so much more. You truly have to be sitting down for this one. And, what this trip had the most of all was the audacity! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Sasheer had a radical experience with mushrooms and now knows the truth behind trees. Nicole will not eat artichokes - forget about it! The ladies are getting their next tattoos soon and brainstorm ink ideas. Nicole remembers the first time she got her first innuendo tattoo and how at the same time she met her soulmate. Lastly, they answer queries on how to handle communication with parents and whether or not to date within your hobby groups. BTW, shout out to Nicole’s assistant Lyndsey for being the GOAT! Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Nicole has been watching too many DIY videos, including videos where people make open shelving by removing the doors from their cabinets - it’s overwhelming! Sasheer witnessed the spectacle that is the Blue Man Group and loved it, but she couldn't help but wonder "Where are the blue women?" The ladies are headed to Atlanta and Nicole can’t wait to test drive a vintage Bronco! Lastly, they answer a listener question on how to approach a best friend who may be ghosting you. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Nicole and Sasheer are stuck in Groundhog Day, Happy New Year! Nicole isn’t vibing with being able to edit texts after sending them, thus reminding Sasheer of an awkward moment in the show Popular. Sasheer and Nicole take on the most intense quiz yet and it’s all about pie, not the math kind. Lastly, your besties answer queries about how to handle conflicts between coworkers, how to navigate romantic relationship ambiguity, and a listener email reminds us all of the amazing pink police cars in Mexico. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Happy almost new year! To bring in good tidings to 2023, we are releasing another amazing episode of Best Friends from behind the paywall. On another episode of Besting Each Other, Nicole and Sasheer are joined by Casey Wilson + June Diane Raphael! Casey shares a story of June keeping energy high at Casey’s bachelorette party, and June gets teary-eyed remembering how Casey reached out to her their freshman year at NYU. They talk about astrological counseling sessions, similar life occurrences, candy in earthquake kits, strippers at baby showers, and the ambitions friendship can foster. Plus, they both hope that in 20 years they are going on joint family trips and no longer have to work. Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com (424) 645-7003‬

Nicole shares a story of a recent Tarot card reading and opening herself up for love, and Sasheer encourages her to explore her spiritual side. They discuss what they learned from a documentary on circumcision, Beyonce + Gwyneth Paltrow’s best friendship, and the time Nicole tried to joke her way out of a speeding ticket. They take listener questions about apologizing too much (it doesn’t matter) living with your best friend (Nicole and Sasheer could NOT), and “trash-ass” boyfriends (They suggest Thelma & Louise). Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com (424) 645-7003‬ This episode is sponsored by Gryphon Home (www.gryphonhome.com code: BESTFRIENDS), Instacart (https://www.instacart.com code: BESTFRIENDS), and LOLA (https://www.mylola.com code: BESTFRIENDS).

Nicole and Sasheer are best friends with a podcast! Nicole tells stories about bad phone etiquette and a man who loves big panties. Sasheer dreams of life on a commune, and tries to get Nicole on board (Nicole is not on board). They answer listener questions about adult friendships and what to do when you don’t like your friend’s husband, as well as discuss the validity of “emotional labor.”  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com (424) 645-7003‬ This episode is sponsored by Aladdin the Musical (www.aladdinthemusical.com), Openfit (text FRIENDS to 303030), Instacart (www.instacart.com code: BESTFRIENDS), and HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/bestfriends80 code: BESTFRIENDS80).

Best Friends back - ALRIGHT! Sasheer talks about her experience dancing with two members of N*SYNC, Nicole tell stories about her recent visit to Benihanas, and they plan their next besties trip. They get into the age-old question of “How do you put your bra on?” and bring in the women of the Earwolf offices to answer. We hear from Sasheer’s mom to learn the correct way to apply perfume, then Nicole and Sasheer answer listener questions about farting in front of each other, when your best friend disappears, and breaking up with a best friend.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com (424) 645-7003‬ This episode is sponsored by Lightbox Jewelry (www.lightboxjewelry.com/bestfriends code: BESTFRIENDS), Noom (www.noom.com/bestfriends), ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/bestfriends), and High & Mighty.

Nicole and Sasheer go in depth on their Emmy night, talking gowns, the food, and seeing Nicole’s face so big on the screen. Then, they interview Drag Queens Katya & Trixie Mattel on their friendship! We learn about their time on Drag Race, how they were deported from Australia together, the logic behind IT. With Trixie they choose their celeb alter ego’s (Howie Mandel, Issa Rae, and Lizzo), and with Katya they discuss how painful the writing process is. Brought back together, they laugh over their different styles, being called “derpy,” interrupting to apologize for interrupting, and the masochism of waist-training.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at: nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com (424) 645-7003‬ This episode is sponsored by Lightbox Jewelry (www.lightboxjewelry.com/bestfriends code: BESTFRIENDS), MeUndies (www.meundies.com/bestfriends), and High & Mighty.

After learning about the sound effects athletes get to choose for themselves, Nicole and Sasheer talk about teachers coming to students' windows during quarantine, videos of soldiers returning home to see their dogs who thought they were gone forever, and other heartwarming stories. Then, for another Besting Each Other, Nicole and Sasheer welcome Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye! Antoni talks about meeting JVN at Queer Eye auditions, JVN's singing voice in the morning, and how he wants to live on a farm. JVN has a slightly different story about meeting Antoni at Queer Eye auditions, gives HIS thoughts on his own singing voice, and does not escape talking gymnastics. Finally, Nicole wraps everything up by determining JVN and Ant may continue being friends.

Get ready for Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata, premiering on Earwolf June 12!