This week on Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome three guests from across the UK (and beyond) to share their most unforgettable, off-the-rails dating experiences. From breakfast gone dangerously wrong, to a New York artist whose obsession with anatomically bold paintings left one man reeling, to a chaotic Prosecco-fuelled night filled with anxiety, unsolicited voice notes, and far too many red flags — this episode dives deep into the unpredictable world of modern romance.

Featuring stories that span Guardian Soulmates, Hinge mishaps, and the perils of mixing mental health meds with first-date nerves, this episode is packed with cautionary tales, sharp observations, and the kind of dating disasters you truly couldn’t make up.

Tune in for:

• A morning after the night before that ends in a minor medical emergency
• An room filled with penis portraits
• A mystery date that derails faster than a South Bank night out
• Reflections on red flags, warm Prosecco, and the very definition of “not a love match”

If you’ve ever questioned your dating app choices or wondered how bad it could really get — this episode has answers.

Subscribe now and join us each week as real people share the real, ridiculous world of online dating gone off-script.

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.

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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.

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Thanks to our Guests:

Dan aka Luscent @singsongdan Podcast: Criminally Underrated

Liam Duffy @duffywhenwet

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 LA
• Helen Lederer’s memoir “Not That I’m Bitter”
• Fawlty Towers play (West End run through September!)
• Dunstan’s father’s book Unreliable Memories (maybe?)

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