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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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 Moonhttps://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-easter#:~:text=The%20simple%20standard%20definition%20of,Easter%20is%20the%20next%20Sunday. Barbra Streisand Cloned her Dogshttps://people.com/pets/barbra-streisand-photo-of-cloned-dogs-next-to-grave/ Cost of Cloning a Dog and Cathttps://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/cost-of-dog-cloning#:~:text=ViaGen%20Pets%3A%20The%20American%20Cloning%20Company&text=They%20also%20took%20the%20lead,is%20a%20pretty%20big%20difference. How Cloning Workshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223960/#:~:text=The%20chromosomes%20are%20replaced%20with,cases%20it%20starts%20to%20divide. Jesus  Coming Backhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Coming#:~:text=The%20Second%20Coming%20(sometimes%20called,part%20of%20most%20Christian%20eschatologies. No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Hola amigas! On this episode of Best Friends, we find out that Sasheer loves dainty accessories while Nicole loves big buckles and chunky jewelry. Nicole is fascinated by how some foods were invented, including cupcakes, lollipops, brownies, and more. Sasheer explores what life would be like in another dimension. So does Nicole. They both explore existential questions about people’s purpose on earth, how time really works and how old the universe is. Plus, they answer your friendship questions about a friend judging people with mental health issues and what to do when a rumor is affecting a friend group. Sasheer is all for shit talk with the truth, not lies, rumors or speculation. Nicole gives hilarious examples. This was recorded on March 8th, 2024.  Sources: Amelia Simmons invented Cupcakes:https://azideliciouscupcakes.com.au/history-of-cupcakes/#:~:text=Who%20invented%20the%20cupcake%3F,made%20in%20Eliza%20Leslie's%20cookbook. George Smith invented lollipopshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollipop#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20book%20Food,the%20lollipop%20name%20in%201931. Algorithm is named after Muhammad ibn Mūsā al'Khwārizmīhttps://towardsdatascience.com/how-did-we-get-here-the-story-of-algorithms-9ee186ba2a07 What is the internet?https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/ Little Mermaid and Atlantishttps://littlemermaid.fandom.com/wiki/Atlantica#:~:text=Atlantica%20is%20most%20likely%20based,that%20the%20term%20was%20coined. How old is the universe?https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691156286/how-old-is-the-universe How old is human civilization?https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/key-components-civilization/ No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

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: Chuckyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_(Child%27s_Play)Abortion Costshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/how-much-does-an-abortion-costNo BuzzFeed quiz this week.  Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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 Slippershttps://apnews.com/article/wizard-oz-stolen-ruby-slippers-judy-garland-f2bd6d4455a9821c311d1d0a03f6d77a Black Women’s History Monthhttps://mcpl.info/staff-picks/April%20Is%20Black%20Women%27s%20History%20Month List of month long observanceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_month-long_observances No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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 Puppethttps://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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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.com424-645-7003

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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@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:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com