Telling Tinder Tales - dating and romance stories from around the world

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Telling Tinder Tales - dating and romance stories from around the world

We've gathered comedians and folks from all over the world to tell us their tales of dating and romance. Listen for the successes and the shockers, the laughter and the tears, of connecting in the modern world. Live show is at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Murphy's, 130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood. If you have a tale to tell, please get in touch: Performers & Public Or email us: tellingtindertales@gmail.com Telling Tinder Tales is also a live show. Come join us and tell your tale! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TellingTinderTales

  1. A Bed of Crisps, and The Wrestler #22

    1 DAY AGO

    A Bed of Crisps, and The Wrestler #22

    Welcome to Telling Tinder Tales, the podcast where love, lust, and the lawless world of dating apps collide. Hosted by comedians Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood this weekly comedy podcast dives deep into the weird and wonderful world of modern dating. In this episode, we meet Dan, a London-based content creator whose Hinge date brought 15 bags of crisps to his doorstep and Liam, an Irish stand-up comic whose night of wrestling nearly turned a one-night stand into a true crime story. Whether you're a seasoned swiper or happily single, Telling Tinder Tales delivers cringe-worthy moments, laugh-out-loud stories, and the occasional bit of heartfelt romance. 🎙️ New episodes every week 🎭 Live shows at Buxton Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe Festival 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @tellingtindertales Perfect for fans of: dating podcasts, real-life love stories, swipe culture, online dating disasters, Hinge and Tinder mishaps, British and Irish comedy, and spicy storytelling. 👉 Subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and you might just get a free bag of crisps. Give us 1 star… and prepare to be power bombed.

    21 min
  2. Lonely Hearts, and A Hollywood Love Story #21

    9 JUL

    Lonely Hearts, and A Hollywood Love Story #21

    In this funny and feel-good episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome two fantastic guests: actress, comedian, and writer Helen Lederer, and marketing exec Dunstan Kesseler. Helen kicks things off with a wonderfully awkward Lonely Hearts dating story from the pre-Tinder era—complete with a Guardian newspaper, an uncomfortably long hand-holding session, and a wife. She shares the kind of tale only she could: self-deprecating, sharp, and filled with charm. Then, Dunstan brings the unexpected: a wild night out in LA involving tequila, Big Wangs (yes, the bar), a Drew Barrymore impression, and a romantic twist. It’s the kind of story screenwriters dream of—except it’s all true. 🎙️ Featuring hilarious anecdotes, thoughtful questions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into dating then vs. now, this episode is perfect for fans of dating podcasts, romantic comedy lovers, and anyone who’s ever swiped right—or answered a Lonely Hearts ad. Thank you to Helen Lederer @helenlederer and Dunstan Kesseler @dunstankesseler Mentioned in this episode: Timeout Magazine, The Guardian, Big Wangs LAHelen Lederer’s memoir “Not That I’m Bitter” Fawlty Towers play (West End run through September!)Dunstan’s father’s book Unreliable Memories (maybe?) 🔗 Connect with us: 📸 Instagram: @TellingTinderTales 🎭 Catch us LIVE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ⭐ Love the show? Leave a 5-star review and help us grow! #DatingPodcast #HelenLederer #EdinburghFringe2025 #TinderFails #RomanticComedy #FunnyPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #MeetCute #LoveStories #OnlineDating #ComediansOnDating #BigWangsLA

    29 min
  3. Penguin Pebbles, The Fantasy, and The Switch #20

    2 JUL

    Penguin Pebbles, The Fantasy, and The Switch #20

    Telling Tinder Tales is back with another hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally horrifying look at modern dating! In this episode, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome three international guests—James from Australia, Elena from Italy, and Joseph from Nigeria—to share their most memorable and jaw dropping dating stories. From a summer romance in Sheffield that began with a Facebook mishap to a bizarre one-night stand involving tea, pizza, and role play, to a long-distance connection gone very sideways thanks to unexpected Snapchat sexting —this episode dives deep into the wild world of online dating. 🗣️ Topics include: Long-distance love storiesHilariously awkward Tinder datesRole play gone wrongDating across culturesFaith and relationshipsThe blurred line between connection and fetishisationWhether you’re a serial swiper, a dating app dropout, or just here for the drama, this episode delivers laughs, cringe, and maybe a little hope for love in the digital age. James: Take Off and Landing 📌 Perfect for fans of dating podcasts, funny real-life stories, and conversations about relationships, Tinder fails, and dating culture. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share if you’ve ever had a dating experience you thought only happened in movies (or nightmares).

    30 min
  4. Ends with a Cuddle, Reddit Love, and A Brief Kink Encounter #19

    25 JUN

    Ends with a Cuddle, Reddit Love, and A Brief Kink Encounter #19

    In this laugh-out-loud and unexpectedly heartfelt episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome three brilliant guests with three wildly different dating stories—from cringe-worthy encounters to serendipitous romance. 🎙️ First up is Bondy, a musician, who shares a cautionary tale about dating while still living with an ex and how a well-meaning profile update in Paris accidentally tanked a budding connection. 📚 Then, author Lauren joins us from California to recount how a viral Reddit post about emotional oversharing led to not only a book deal but also meeting her future husband—yes, from a DM on Reddit! It’s a real-life rom-com for the digital age. 🎭 Finally, Ben—actor, writer, and brave soul—recounts a jaw-dropping experience on a lesser-known kink dating app involving a café, a notepad, and a urological themed interrogation. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll never look at a café date the same way again. Whether you’re dating, swiping, or just love juicy stories about modern romance, this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and a touch of horror. Tune in for cringe, chemistry, and a few cross-shaped surprises. — Follow, subscribe, and leave a review—5 stars might just get you a DM from Thomasin (or a marriage proposal). One star? Well, let’s just say we know a urologist… Guests: Bondy https://bondykaye.com/music/ Lauren https://www.waterstones.com/book/looking-for-something-serious/lauren-josephine/9798989116614 Ben @benmansbridgeactor / @littlenugget.pictures/ Follow us @TellingTinderTales on TikTok and Instagram

    35 min
  5. A Fairytale in New York, A Wannabe Chopper, and Invisible String Theory #18

    19 JUN

    A Fairytale in New York, A Wannabe Chopper, and Invisible String Theory #18

    In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by three unforgettable guests from around the world sharing their most outrageous and unexpected dating stories. 🎤 First up, viral comedy singer and filmmaker Harper the Fox dials in from Idaho to reveal how a toe-shoe-wearing date nearly cost her a job — but somehow led to marriage, kids, and a lifetime of creative collaboration. ✂️ Then we hear from Phil, a London-based hairdresser whose flirty plan to skip the queue at a nightclub spirals into a surreal, terrifying evening with a man obsessed with an Australian serial killer (yes, really). 💃 Finally, UK podcast producer and dancer Alicia tells a real-life rom-com tale of a three-time almost-missed connection that ends with love, fate, and a Tinder match that actually worked — set against the glamorous backdrop of Weatherspoons and student nights out. This episode is packed with laughs, near-misses, toe-curling awkwardness, and a surprising dose of romance. Whether you’ve swiped left, right, or deleted your dating apps entirely, these stories will leave you entertained, horrified, and maybe even a little hopeful. Harper the Fox @harperthefoxofficial and CopsVsWhores.com Follow us: @tellingtindertales Get in touch if you have a tale: tellingtindertales@gmail

    38 min
  6. Parking Problems, Lockdown Love, and Clowning Around #17

    12 JUN

    Parking Problems, Lockdown Love, and Clowning Around #17

    Welcome to another hilariously heartwarming episode of Telling Tinder Tales, the podcast where your favourite hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood invite real guests to share their wild, wonderful, and downright weird dating stories. In this episode, we welcome Angie, Liam, and Emily, each calling in from across the UK and Europe to reveal their most memorable dating experiences—from romantic mishaps to accidental meet-cutes. 🔥 Highlights include: Liam's date in Edinburgh, complete with a protective German Shepherd, broken shelves, and parking issues.Angie's unexpected lockdown romance sparked by a Zoom quiz.Emily's jaw-dropping clown school adventure in France, where seduction took the form of white-boy rap battles and pirate improv.Expect awkward confessions, witty banter, emotional vulnerability, and some serious lessons in love, compatibility, and crisis management. Whether you’re a dating app veteran or still clinging to romantic comedy dreams, this episode is full of laughs, cringe, and genuine connection. 🎭 Featuring real people, real stories, and real chaos from dating apps and the world beyond. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—because five stars might just save someone’s parking ticket. 📍Follow us on Instagram: @tellingtindertales 🎤 Catch our live shows in Derby, Edinburgh, Shrewsbury, Buxton, Colchester & more. Guests: Liam Wallace @drawn.andquartered Emily Haldane @dfilthdrag theperformeremily.com/about-me/

    24 min
  7. An Awakening, and The Oxfam Dance #16

    3 JUN

    An Awakening, and The Oxfam Dance #16

    In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome two brilliant guests, Aram from East London and Austin from Lincoln, for a journey through love, loss, and late-night absurdity in the world of dating. 💔 Aram shares a deeply personal and poignant story from the pre-Tinder era of Yahoo Messenger in Iran — a blind date that turns into a disappearing act, and the unexpected self-discovery that followed. From navigating oppressive cultural norms to exploring early stirrings of sexuality, her tale is as heartfelt as it is eye-opening. 🦌 Austin, meanwhile, brings the laughs with a chaotic night out in a goth nightclub while dressed as Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. He introduces us to the "Oxfam Dance", a brutal yet hilarious phenomenon that people with disabilities face on nights out. His story of being hit on, ghosted, kissed, and stared at by a fiancé—all in one night—is nothing short of wild. ✨ Themes in this episode include: Online dating before TinderQueer awakening and cultural identityDisability and dating experiencesNightlife chaos and emotional resilienceFunny, awkward, and very real modern dating failsWhether you're swiping, ghosting, dancing awkwardly in a mascot costume, or accidentally calling your high school crush—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now for an honest, hilarious, and occasionally heartbreaking glimpse into real people's dating lives. If you love modern love stories told with heart and humour, you won’t want to miss this one. 👉 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @tellingtindertales 📬 Got a tale to tell? Email: tellingtindertales@gmail.com 🌟 Like the show? Leave a 5-star review—and maybe even get a phone number.

    24 min
  8. A Bearded Dragon, and Same Time, Next Year #15

    27 MAY

    A Bearded Dragon, and Same Time, Next Year #15

    In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome two unforgettable guests, Alex and Iga, as they share some truly wild and unexpected dating adventures from the world of modern dating. Alex recounts a nerdy romance gone sideways involving red shoes, a romance with an escort, and a very literal cuddle from a bearded dragon—not to mention a stolen Batman doormat. Meanwhile, Iga relives a surreal annual hookup tradition sparked by a blurry beach party in Spain, complete with drunken salsa lessons, an Instagram mystery man, and some very public intimacy. 🎧 Whether you're into awkward first dates, funny Tinder stories, or tales of sex work, science, and salsa, this episode has it all. This episode delivers a mix of laugh-out-loud moments, real human connection, and unexpected insights into modern romance. 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @tellingtindertales ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please rate us 5 stars and share the laughs—every review helps us grow! Thank you to our guests: @alexwattcomedian @igayvuelta

    26 min
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We've gathered comedians and folks from all over the world to tell us their tales of dating and romance. Listen for the successes and the shockers, the laughter and the tears, of connecting in the modern world. Live show is at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Murphy's, 130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood. If you have a tale to tell, please get in touch: Performers & Public Or email us: tellingtindertales@gmail.com Telling Tinder Tales is also a live show. Come join us and tell your tale! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TellingTinderTales

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