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. Ni...

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 J...

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 o...

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...

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. Nico...

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 to...

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...

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 per...

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 a...

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 tal...

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 answe...

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 wi...

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 anyon...

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.  Nic...

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. ...

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. Sashee...

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? To...

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 go...

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 the...