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PODCAST

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

Jesters Comedy Dublin

Award nominated comedy podcast.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.Real human stories, made by humans. Hosted by Chris O"Neill and Thomasin LockwoodIf you have a tale to tell, please get in touch: Performers & PublicOr email us: tellingtindertales@gmail.comTelling Tinder Tales is also a live show. Come join us and tell your

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23:30

The Hypnotist | Cum-On-Demand | A Voice Note Mishap #44

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2026/04/08

Telling Tinder Tales is back with another outrageous, laugh-out-loud dating story—and this one truly has it all. From the announcement of our award nomination to hypnotic hookups and accidental voice note disasters, this episode is a wild ride through modern romance at its most chaotic.🎉 Award News! We’re thrilled to announce that Telling Tinder Tales has been nominated for a Golden Lobes Award in the Best Guest category for our unforgettable episode featuring comedian Ali Woods. Be sure to check

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26:29

Head Over Heels | A Little Bit Naughty | A Showmance #43

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2026/03/25

Get ready for another hilarious and jaw-dropping episode of Telling Tinder Tales, the comedy podcast where dating disasters turn into unforgettable stories. Hosted by Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, this episode blends heartfelt moments with outrageous relationship catastrophes.Thomasin returns to the podcast after caring for her grandparents and shares a touching real-life love story —proving that patience and humour are the true secrets to a lasting relationship. But don’t get too

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19:25

Tinder Trouble | A Speedo and Machine Guns |...

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2026/03/10

In this surprising and heartwarming episode of Telling Tinder Tales, host Chris O’Neill is joined once again by guest co-host Aiden Morris while Thomason Lockwood is away. Together, they welcome Vanessa Guevara Flores, a professional dancer originally from Mexico who now lives in East London, to share one of the most unforgettable online dating stories we’ve heard yet.After an accidental Tinder match caused by gravity • A very direct admirer with some questionable fantasies • And a truly

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22:14

A Magic Trick, and A Tarot Reading RE-RUN #8

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2026/03/04

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Telling Tinder Tales, the show where people share their most memorable and wildest dating stories! Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, this week’s episode is packed with romance, magic, and unexpected twists.Join us as our guests, Caro and Jax, dive into their unique journeys of meeting the people they marry. Caro shares the story of how a surprising encounter with a guy at a bar led her to put her boss right and conjure a magic trick

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27:35

German Efficiency, Virtual Infidelity, and It's a...

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2026/02/27

Welcome this re-run of an early episode ofTelling Tinder Tales, the podcast where guests share wild, funny, and sometimes bizarre online dating stories with hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood. In today’s episode, Hajar, Waldo, and Paolo join us to share their unique experiences from the world of dating apps.Hajar shares an unforgettable Tinder tale about an intense but short-lived rebound connection with a German guy, which includes self-discovery, and a wild Halloween night. Waldo tells a

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29:51

A Tale as Old as Time | Hoeing Without Hurting | The...

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2026/02/18

In this candid and surprisingly poignant episode of Telling Tinder Tales, guest host Aidan Morris joins Chris O'Neill to welcome New York City comedian Stephen Bolles. Fresh off a 'hoe phase' following a sudden divorce, Stephen shares a "doozy" of a story. What starts as a standard Tinder-hookup-turned-booty-call quickly evolves into a tragicomedy involving beers, 4 hours of video games, and some sweatpants.Stephen dives deep into the 'ethical slut' lifestyle, and his approach to responsible dating,

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15:16

One Year Anniversary Special | Wild Dating Tales &...

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2026/02/11

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood look back on twelve months of some of the bizarre, hilarious, shocking, and unforgettable dating stories imaginable.From shirtless park dates ending in police chases, to dominatrix coffee meet-ups involving medieval-level contraptions, to dates bringing binders, spreadsheets, ferrets (yes, actual ferrets) and unsolicited medical research — this episode is a greatest-hits celebration of

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27:33

From a Promising Chat to an Unhappy Accident #40

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2026/02/04

In this outrageously funny episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Sydney, a blind, queer comedian, musician, and life coach calling in from Brighton, UK, to share one of the most chaotic dating stories the podcast has ever heard.What starts as a promising Tinder date—complete with intelligent conversation, politics, music, and connection — quickly descends into absolute madness when Sydney’s date secretly necks half a bottle of spirits, becomes completely

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36:08

An Expert in the Field | Poly is not a Parrot | Why...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by dating industry expert and dating coach Steve Dean for one of the most educational Tinder stories yet.What starts as a late-night Tinder message turns into an all-night wander through New York, a three-month romance, and then—without warning— a new guy that prompts a sudden move across the world to become an organic farmer. Naturally.Steve also lifts the lid on the modern dating world, sharing insights from

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27:20

An Aussie Liability | Vino Regretto | Go Do It #38

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2026/01/20

This week on Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedian and viral sketch star Ali Woods for one of the wildest dating stories we’ve ever heard.Ali calls in from Hackney (freshly moved in with his partner, no less) to share a jaw-dropping tale from his early 20s, back when dating apps, bad decisions, and cheap Sauvignon Blanc ruled his love life. From meeting at the Clapham Grand to a date spiralling out of control in central London, this episode covers

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25:58

Making Memories, Hoarding Hoodies, and A Sus...

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2026/01/14

In this hilarious episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by Lucy, a 27-year-old sports broadcasting professional from London, who shares one of the most awkward, wild, and unforgettable dating stories yet.What starts as a promising Hinge date in London quickly turns into a full-blown rom-com nightmare when Lucy is invited on a first date ice skating at Canary Wharf— in the middle of London’s business district. From being filmed on the ice “to make

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17:40

The Maid, The Foot Man, and an Analogue Girl #36

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2026/01/07

In this outrageous new episode of Telling Tinder Tales, host Chris O’Neill is joined by guest co-host Alice Frick, stepping in for Thomasin, and things quickly spiral into one of the wildest dating stories the podcast has ever heard.Calling in from Liverpool, performer, poet, and cabaret artist Joan Cooper Snark (aka another Alice) shares a jaw-dropping tale of modern dating, group chats, unexpected fantasies, and how one perfectly ordinary Tinder date can snowball into something completely wild

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23:01

Don't Double Down | Who's the Old Man in the...

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2025/12/30

In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, host Chris O’Neill is joined by guest co-host Alice Frick for another hilariously uncomfortable deep dive into modern dating gone wrong. When dating apps promise romance but deliver chaos, this podcast is here to laugh through the pain.This week’s caller, Paul from Kent, shares his first-ever experience of online dating after two marriages and a long break from the dating world. What starts as a spontaneous Tinder match quickly escalates into a two-hour

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22:09

A Gaseous Proposal | Cuffing Season | Red & Green...

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2025/12/24

It’s a festive special on Telling Tinder Tales, the dating podcast where modern romance goes hilariously wrong. Hosts Chris O’Neil and Thomasin Lockwood unwrap a Christmas-themed episode packed with awkward dating stories, seasonal romance, and laugh-out-loud relationship mishaps.In this holiday episode, the duo explore Dates of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, sharing everything from disastrous festive moments to modern dating trends like cuffing season and Dating Sunday—the busiest day of the

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21:53

Is AI the New Cyrano de Bergerac? | A Feline Furry |...

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2025/12/16

In this hilarious new episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Sam from London, who brings two jaw-dropping dating disasters that perfectly capture why modern romance is so chaotic, confusing, and endlessly funny.First, Sam recounts a blind date gone catastrophically wrong, courtesy of his so-called friends. What starts as an innocent setup at a university bar quickly spirals into a nightmare involving cat ears, and purring. Sam’s story is a masterclass in

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26:00

A Love Song | You Said What?! | The Call of Nature #32

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2025/12/09

In this wildly entertaining episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Jess — a marketing professional at London’s iconic Southwark Playhouse — who shares a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heart-warming dating story that starts on Bumble and ends in a long-term relationship.From socially distanced COVID dates, lakeside walks, and awkward air-hugs to a third-date original love song, a broken-down car in a pitch-black car park, and a boyfriend who

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13:46

Escorted Out | Catfishing Your Ex | Lonely Hearts...

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2025/12/02

In this week’s episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neil and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Sian from West London—stand-up comedian, true-crime enthusiast, and collector of some rather odd dating stories.At 58, fresh out of a divorce, Sian jumped into the chaotic world of online dating and comedy gigs… sometimes on the same night. Today she joins us to share a hilariously disastrous Plenty of Fish date that went from mildly awkward to full-blown cringe.Sian also reveals:The truth behind her

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24:38

Dick Pics | A 48 Hour Date | IRL v Online #30

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood chat with Berlin-based comedian Jazz, whose unexpected love story proves that sometimes the best romances start off the apps ❤️. What begins with a random flyer on the streets of Berlin turns into a sliding-doors moment, a natural conversation, and a 48-hour first date that eventually leads to moving in together.Along the way, the trio dive into everything from the baffling persistence of unsolicited pics 📵 to the wild

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21:28

Roofying Yourself | Creating a Killa Profile |...

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2025/11/19

This week on Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome a very special guest: New York comedian and creator of the original Tinder Tales podcast, David Piccolomini.David brings one of his own very memorable first date tale to the table — a story packed with chaos, comedy, and the kind of twist that only modern dating can deliver.He chats about the rise of dating apps, life on the road as a touring comic, and his ambitious new one-man show built around learning ten new

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18:12

Red Flags to Romance #28

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2025/11/11

In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your favourite duo Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood chat with Tina, an American expat living in London, about her unforgettable dating experiences. From sketchy red flags and cigarette-scented kisses to an unexpected fairytale romance with a dashing Polish man—this episode is full of twists, laughs, and surprising insights.Tina shares two powerful dating stories:The Walking Red Flag: A man who tried to rush intimacy, ignored boundaries, and planned a first

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