{"author_name":"Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/why-wont-you-date-me/episodes/4566c075-daa8-4d92-ae08-908270edc233","description":"<p>Voice actress <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarah_natochenny/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sarah Natochenny</strong></a> (<em>Pokémon</em>) joins Nicole for a chat about how voicing Ash Ketchum inspired her to become the adventurous protagonist of her own life. Sarah shares her method for vetting a first date, why she has absolutely zero tolerance for men who neg her, and why animal companions (like her cat, Pikachu) will always be better than a boyfriend. 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