Writer Jessica Gao (She Hulk: Attorney at Law, Rick & Morty) joins Nicole to discuss male friends who are "single for a reason", the pressures of dating in the Chinese culture, people sticking in bad relationships in order to avoid dating again, and how hormones from an IUD can significantly affect your attraction levels. Plus, she shares her experience writing Rick and Morty's iconic 'Pickle Rick' episode, and the targeted backlash she received from fans.

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Kamie Crawford (Host of Catfish: The TV Show) joins Nicole to explore the most bizarre catfishing schemes she's witnessed, and reveals the tricks catfish use to deceive you. She shares how being crowned Miss Teen USA immediately affected her dating life in a creepy way, and discusses her frustrating experiences as a plus-size model.

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Comedian Craig Conant joins Nicole to discuss how sleeping with a chucklefucker led to him to become a baby daddy, his experience winning MTV's hit dating show "Next", and having sex at the movies on a first date. Plus, his many tales of farting on authority.

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WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson joins Nicole to discuss how her 6'4" height shapes her dating experiences, what it's like to be single and mingle amongst Olympians, and the special treatment of being a WNBA icon. Meanwhile, Nicole is enjoying her own singledom.

Check out A'ja's new book, Dear Black Girls, wherever books are sold.

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Actor William Stanford Davis (Abbott Elementary) joins Nicole to share how he met his wife in an improv class, the unique dynamic of her managing his career, and the importance of finding a partner who truly invests in you. William also offers a glimpse into his unconventional teenage years DJing in adult clubs and reflects on his experiences with segregation growing up.

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Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher chats with Nicole about being a ho, going to a 12-step program for sex addicts, and his experience going through therapy 8 days a week. Plus lots of dating horror stories, including the tale of the biting blowjob.

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Comedian Franchesca Ramsey (iCarly) joins Nicole to discuss what she's learned after going through an expensive divorce, finding singles in the wild, queer speed dating, and how dogs can sense when the end of a relationship is coming. Nicole tries to flirt with an older man on a bike.

Check out Franchesca's new podcast, Black History, For Real.

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Comedian Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office, In The Know) joins Nicole to discuss shooting your shot with your crush, having vulnerably romantic encounters on airplanes, and the time he professed his love to a recording of Moonlight Sonata. Plus, Nicole receives a very special "dirty message" to the podcast.

Stream In The Know, on Peacock. See Nicole's in episode 3!

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