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.

🎙️ 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.

Thanks to our Guests:

Dan aka Luscent @singsongdan Podcast: Criminally Underrated

Liam Duffy @duffywhenwet

Join hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood in this special bonus episode of Telling Tinder Tales as they gear up for the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the world’s largest celebration of arts, culture, and live performance! 🎭

In this episode, Chris and Thomasin share behind-the-scenes stories from past live shows, including unforgettable dating tales, hilarious communication mishaps, and what makes Telling Tinder Tales so uniquely uplifting. They also introduce the live show’s upcoming run at Murphy’s on the High Street in Edinburgh, with all the details on when and where to catch it during the festival.

Plus, get to know some of the incredible comedians lined up to share their romantic escapades live on stage.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the podcast, this episode gives you a sneak peek of what’s to come at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 — and invites you to join the fun in person or online.

Subscribe now and don’t miss out on the wild, weird, and wonderful dating stories that make Telling Tinder Tales a must-listen podcast for comedy lovers and romantics alike.

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?)

🔗 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!

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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 stories
• Hilariously awkward Tinder dates
• Role play gone wrong
• Dating across cultures
• Faith and relationships
• The blurred line between connection and fetishisation

Whether 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).

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.

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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/

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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

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Get in touch if you have a tale: tellingtindertales@gmail

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/