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Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Headgum
Friendship
Comedy
Travel
Vegas Trip
Las Vegas
Relationships
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Friendship Dynamics
Personal Growth
Usher
Mental Health
Criss Angel
Cirque Du Soleil
Dating
Media Industry
New York
Aging
Magic Mike
Black History Month

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.

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Latest Episodes

Nicole and Sasheer chat about weird airplane experiences, fast fashion fails, the state of computers, baked ziti, giant scrub daddies and so much more.

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Nicole and Sasheer are back to trade tidbits of historical trivia, wish for universal patient portals, discuss celebrity burner accounts, and debrief the lesbian bar drama even more!

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Nicole and Sasheer tee hee hee through another special solo episode of Best Friends! They chat about famous feuds, the beauty of not knowing, new piercings, home renovations, what they'd do as pirates and so much more!

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Nicole and Sasheer wonder about making wraps at home, if they'd notice an alien pretending to be human, and remember how insane reality TV used to be back in the day.

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Recent Guests

Darby Lynn Cartwright
comedian, podcaster, drag performer, IMHO Live performer
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Episode: Sasheer’s At Home Depot (w/ Alexis Bevels & Darby Lynn Cartwright)
Alexis Bevels
comedian, podcaster, drag performer, IMHO Live performer
IMHO (podcast/ensemble)
Episode: Sasheer’s At Home Depot (w/ Alexis Bevels & Darby Lynn Cartwright)
Mandy Moore
Actor, guest in promo outro segment
That Was Us on Headgum
Episode: Sasheer’s the Pun Queen
Tracie Thoms
Actress and singer, guest on the episode
Actor/Stage and Screen
Episode: Nicole and Sasheer Sing A Song (w/ Tracie Thoms)
Sabrina Jalees
Hilarious actor, comedian, writer, and podcast host
Host of Good Enough; Mating Season on Netflix
Episode: Nicole and Sasheer Consider Kit Kat Currency (w/ Sabrina Jalees)
Anat Shenker-Osorio
Researcher on perception and persuasion, host of Words to Win By
ASO Communications
Episode: Nicole and Sasheer Talk Political Strategy (w/ Anat Shenker-Osorio)
Aparna Nancherla
Acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor known for her dry humor
Episode: Nicole and Sasheer have Shared Hat Language (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
Tawny Newsome
Actress, comedian, and voice of Ensign Beckett Mariner on Star Trek: Lower Decks
Netflix and Paramount Plus
Episode: Sasheer Might Try Bouldering (w/ Tawny Newsome)
Big Dipper
Rapper known for body positive queer hip hop
Sloppy Seconds Podcast
Episode: Sasheer’s Axe Ricocheted (w/ Big Dipper & Meatball)

Hosts

Nicole Byer
Host of the show; speaks in many segments; prominent on‑air presence and branding partner with Headgum network/Best Friends.
Sasheer Zamata
Co‑host; long‑running collaborator; known for energetic, supportive dynamic and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • Stop sending that horrible vogue show

    Love Nicole. I do not appreciate that horrible vogue show constantly getting pushed to me under this shows title. It’s sucks. Give up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KristenBomb1985
    United States24 days ago
  • Two of the bestest friends out there! They crack me up!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheMother6867
    a month ago
  • Nicole on the highway

    Listening and already cackling but when Nicole casually mentions she hit a woman on the highway and cackles and then two sentences later says “I merged” I fully thought is Nicole about to say yes I murdered a woman nbd smdh ROFL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadelineNOTline
    United States3 months ago
  • She should be arrested

    Just for being a proud klepto road rager hitting peoples cars on purpose. SMH.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Antoni000
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show!

    I love this show! Nicole and Sasheer make me teehee every week, and the guests are always fantastic. My only thing is… has it always had this many 3-5 minute ad breaks?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    xMarissa
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the candid discussions about friendship and life with lighthearted humor.
Guests are valued but the core appeal remains the hosts' friendship and spontaneous conversation.
Listeners praise the chemistry between the hosts and the warm, comforting banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#143
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#200
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#59
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#88
Ukraine/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#132
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#155
Israel/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nicole and Sasheer On A Plane!
Q: How do I tell if someone is just busy or uninterested?
They suggest considering how the person behaves in person, offering a few alternative dates if they are busy, and stepping back if they do not respond or reschedule rather than continuing to chase.
Nicole and Sasheer On A Plane!
Q: Should I break up with him because this is indicative of more to come down the road?
Nicole and Sasheer advise against ending the relationship solely over the rug, but recommend talking about how decisions and preferences would be handled if they ever lived together.
Nicole Embraces Screamo
Q: If my friend and I eventually talk, what should I say, and how do I get over the heartbreak of possibly losing the friendship?
They suggest explaining that the friendship matters, describing the hurt and asking about the friend's expectations and circumstances. They note that grieving a friendship loss takes feeling the emotions, and that avoiding communication may reveal mismatched expectations.
Nicole Embraces Screamo
Q: What advice would you give about a flaky friend who repeatedly failed to attend my plays, even though performing is important to me?
They recommend telling the friend directly that the performances matter and asking them to attend, while also checking whether something is affecting the friend's ability to show up.
Sasheer the Builder
Q: How can I break through to him that he should try to be comfortable being alone, and that he has the world and all the fish in its waters if he wanted? How can I maybe be more firm in my boundaries whenever I sense that he's making wistful eyes at me?
Nicole and Sasheer recommend a compassionate but direct conversation about the listener's relationship and boundaries, while noting that the friend's transition may be affecting his feelings. They suggest encouraging him to build a wider community and setting limits on urgent calls when the listener is unavailable.

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Two long-time friends host free‑form, high‑energy conversations blending personal anecdotes, pop culture riffs, and candid discussions about friendships, relationships, and daily life. Episodes mix intimate chats, audience Q&As, behind‑the‑scenes with sponsors, and occasional guests, all delivered with warmth, humor, and a breezy sense of camaraderie. The show stands out for its easygoing banter, strong host chemistry, and frequent live-tour and sponsor integrations, which keep the tone light even when touching on meaningful topics. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want relatable humor, relationship and friendship guidance, and a comfy, companionable listening experience that feels like hanging out with close friends.

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1. Darby Lynn Cartwright
2. Alexis Bevels
3. Mandy Moore
4. Tracie Thoms
5. Sabrina Jalees
6. Anat Shenker-Osorio
7. Aparna Nancherla
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