Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

We are back in the habit! Though the weather is putting a damper on our spirits, we discuss Nicole quitting cigarettes, struggling to have good sleep hygiene, get nostalgic on vintage commercials, cast-iron skillet care, the cowards at Applebees refusing to bring back the applechimicheesecake (#bringbackthechimicheesecake), Nicole & Sasheer's need for new Eastside LA restaurant recs (email us...

Happy old new year! Nicole and Sasheer share their socially-distanced hangs (out of cars), Sasheer’s new blanket sweater, Nicole’s new year treat that almost made her cum, Sasheer’s blurry photos, the origin of the tooth fairy , QAnon queries, an update on Sasheer’s yard, and coyotes just sittin’ on a bench. They take a quiz to see what baby animal they are (and explore Sasheer’s love of fish stic...

Everybody wet your whistle! This week we dive into Arco’s shrub art, how Nicole is a mystery to Nicole, how it feels when someone compliments your work, being honest about how you feel, returning to pole, Nicole’s strange interactions with men at her house, why dogs sniff butts, and having fun burping! Then, they answer listener questions about how to pronounce Nicole’s name, how to handle a frien...

BING BING BONG! Happy New Year! Nicole and Sasheer catch up about a mean bartender, moaning in your sleep, crying over ice-cream, if we are a periodic table, why teachers were mean to Sasheer, what Peppa Pig is really about, that this podcast is really just Blues Clues, and Nicole’s hair care. Then, they answer listener questions on getting a book back after a friend break-up (which Sasheer can re...

As we head into the new year, here is another classic Best Friends episode! Best Friends back - ALRIGHT! Sasheer talks about her experience dancing with two members of N*SYNC, Nicole tells stories about her recent visit  to Benihanas, and they plan their next besties trip. We get a BTS look at being an actor, and Nicole and Sasheer deep dive on their dream roles. Then, Nicole and Sasheer get into...

Merry Everything! As a holiday treat, we are re-releasing a Best Friends classic episode! 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 I...

Christmas cheer is near! This week, Nicole gives her predictions for the 2022 (she is now called Nicole-stradamus), and Sasheer explains penny loafers and shoulder pads. They discuss food in the air, learning how to surf, and take a quiz to see if they are more like Guinevere Beck, Or Love Quinn from You and discover if they would murder for each other! They take a second quiz (what a day!) to see...

Hello! She’s thriving! This week we discuss that kid workouts are the future, if anyone wants Nicole’s baby gate, duck moms misplacing their babies, how yellow is a difficult color to wear on bottom, checking in on Nicole’s balloon pants, their dream inventions, who they want to be tomorrow, and not getting drunk and making a pizza. They wrap up by answering listener questions about boundaries aro...

Update - Nicole DOES fart in her sleep. This week, Nicole and Sasheer grapple with this new information, discuss wrapping up season 3 of YOU (and implore casting to LET THEM IN!), give the cast high school superlatives, and ask “how’s Paco?!?”. For more conversation about you, check out our past episode titled Nicole And Sasheer Talk About You (The TV Show) ! They take a quiz discussing what self-...

Did the tarot card stutter? This week, Nicole and Sasheer discuss meditation, thanksgiving plans, their favorite biscoff cookies, being confused on planes, Sasheer’s upcoming concerts and her bad relationship with weed, wedding after parties, a hippy flip, Nicole’s dreams for 2022, getting to know their neighbors, and Nicole’s recent tv discovery - The Office. They take a quiz to find out what kin...

MAH-MAH-MAH-MAH-MAHHHH! Nicole & Sasheer dive into missing white women syndrome, Nicole’s dad’s bulk box of condoms, murder prevention hotlines, and how to read more books (the key is having a reading nook!). THEN we dive into the results from our how do you sleep survey! The results… are very interesting. You have to tune in to find out but here’s a sneak peak - Sasheer loves to sleep with so...

**SPOILER ALERT FOR SEASON 3 OF YOU** Sasheer is joining us from a hotel where clothing is optional! They get into Nicole’s fears of being topless, and bringing her crescent moons to a party with rhombuses. Then, per usual, they dive into recapping YOU. They answer listener questions on what would happen if they were put in the box, would they fall in love with Joe (too late - they already have!),...

They are doing big things! Nicole and Sasheer catch up and lament that they haven’t been able to watch YOU together yet! Nicole shares about her new laundry routine and losing her car in a parking lot, Sasheer shares about always being late at the Alamo Drafthouse, and listens to a “feel good story.” They take a quiz where they stock up on groceries and it guesses their zodiac sign, discuss if fis...

Get in those sun fun guns! We figure out the different layers of the earth, discuss eating hot pizza, share about having TOO much fun at restaurants, explore Nicole’s total reversal on Teslas, and what even is electricity?!? They ask each other questions to learn more about each other , including “what is your biggest fear” and “What is your perfect day?". They wrap things up with a listener quest...

WOW WOW WOW Nicole has gotten so much sleep! We reminisce on our favorite purple dinosaur, Sasheer’s secret password for picking her up, how to let people know your store sells plus-sized clothing. Jordan’s tinky-winky, if the muppets are scary, Nicole’s botox plans, and return again to Nicole’s confusion at Sasheer’s sleep habits. In fact, we want to hear from you! Do you sleep naked like Sasheer...

Pumpkin Pine season is upon us! We explore all the pumpkin-flavored treats out there, Nicole’s dislike of jack-o-lanterns, endless amounts of laundry, being late to the airport, the power of the placebo effect, Sasheer’s sleep cycle being off, and solve the mystery of where they watched the VMAs. They take a quiz to learn which Masked Singer they are , get listener recommendations on a black-owned...

This week the besties are TV fanatics! Nicole and Sasheer get excited about attending the Emmys and Joe Goldberg from You, praise the amazingly talented Viola Davis, and take quizzes on what TV relationship they are and which show they should start watching next . Afterwards, they help a listener with making meaningful friendships when their partner is uncomfortable with having guests in the home,...

Let your junk breathe, sleep naked! Sasheer and Nicole talk about their hair, what they wear (or don't wear) to sleep, balancing work and rest, traveling together, and helping each other stay fed like true sisters should do. Avalon, our favorite trans Target shopper, comes back to teach us some very useful Spanish phrases followed by Sasheer and Nicole giving advice on group chat drama and helping...

Does anybody remember why Sasheer likes chairs so much? Please tweet us! Nicole reminds Sasheer to dress sluttier, complains about having too many keys, laugh over funny sound bytes from each other, discuss OnlyFans taking away nude content but then bringing it back, the Adidas vs. Puma rivalry, the Right vs. Left Twix controversy, and the impending robot war caused by cars. They give a listener a...

Farm Rio - if you are listening… Please sponsor us! Nicole describes her “balloon jeans” from madewell, their upcoming travel plans, Sasheer’s hot dog habits, Nicole’s trip to Mumford & Sons Nashville, a surprise drop-in from John and Clyde, and chartering chattering children. They take a quiz to learn what disney witch matches their personality, learn about new disney princesses, discussed Ni...

We at Best Friends think you should have whatever pleases you! We discuss high-school retainers, having a cold during the pandemic, appropriate ways to use the flag, do some “would you rathers” including “would you rather be a reverse centaur or reverse mermaid?”, if wedgies actually happen in real life, and where their high school bullies are now. They answer listener question about how to better...

Does someone have a gasket? Because Nicole needs to blow it! This week we discuss the new Ivy Park drop (and the lack of inclusive sizing), where last names come from, bathing habits, the cool teens on Nicole’s block, what car Sasheer should get, oil alternatives, the dangers of pregnancy, Nicole’s future child Argentinia, and essential high school classes. They read a listener email about ancient...

Update - Sasheer is recording from her dining room this week! We discuss different cleaning styles, internal monologues, what’s on the way to Vegas, break down the movie Soul and why Sasheer didn’t like it, PMS, Bananas in Pajamas, Nicole’s next hairdo, all the purples Nicole knows, can you clog your pussy, and answer a listener question about how to help your friend who might be in a cult. Email...

Hello - is it me you’re looking for? This week we discuss Lionel Ritchie’s magnetic performance energy, who they would want to wrestle, accidentally drinking vodka at the gym, where all the Lyft pink mustaches have gone, if Nicole remembered to close the top of her Jeep, and how to call 911 in another country. They take a quiz to find what cartoon character they are (and do a deep dive on how cree...

This week we are re-releasing a fan favorite episode - the chicken/egg conversation! 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...