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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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All Episodes

20:40

A Bed of Crisps, and The Wrestler #22

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2025/07/16

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

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29:26

Lonely Hearts, and A Hollywood Love Story #21

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2025/07/09

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,

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29:46

Penguin Pebbles, Pretend You Don't Know Me, and A...

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2025/07/02

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

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35:12

Ends with a Cuddle, Reddit Love, and A Brief Kink...

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2025/06/25

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

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38:13

A Fairytale in New York, A Wannabe Chopper, and...

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2025/06/19

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

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24:23

Parking Problems, Lockdown Love, and Clowning Around

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2025/06/12

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

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24:03

An Awakening and The Oxfam Dance

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2025/06/03

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

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25:55

A Bearded Dragon and Same Time, Next Year

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2025/05/27

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

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25:24

The Liar Detector, A Not So Smart Driver and The...

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2025/05/20

Welcome back to Telling Tinder Tales, the hilarious dating podcast where real people share their most unforgettable, cringe-worthy, and heartwarming dating stories—from dating nightmares to unexpected love stories.In this episode, we hear three wildly different tales from our guests KC da Rookee, Sam, and Marysia. From a private detective with a weird infatuation and a lie detector , to someone disappearing mid-date, to a surreal date with a non-English-speaking Italian heartthrob, this episode is

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30:53

A Foot Massage, Gold Gloved Fingers and A Goofy Kiss

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2025/05/13

In this unforgettable episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood dive into the highs, lows, and absolute chaos of modern dating. With three wildly different guests—from a romantic theatre producer to a science-savvy singleton and a surfing Italian—this episode offers laughter, shock, and hope.🎭 First, we hear from Guy, who shares a sweeping love story that began with a spark, a foot massage, and ended in a fairytale romance. Paris, passion, and 16th-century

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31:25

The Heckler, Awkward Dirty Talk and The Seagull

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2025/05/07

In this hilarious and unpredictable episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by three unforgettable guests—Mark, Alice, and Christian—for a rollercoaster of dating disasters, awkward first and second encounters, and unwanted heckles. Mark recounts the time he brought a Tinder date to his comedy gig. Alice shares her Austrian charm and explains why German is not the language for dirty talk. And Christian's tells of a second date is ruined by a seagull in

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25:40

Mitch the Bitch and I Know That Dog

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2025/04/29

In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Fielding Edlow and Quincas Moreira for two wildly different but equally unforgettable dating stories. Fielding shares her hilariously painful date with a balding wannabe writer whose short stories—and behaviour—left her cold and hot. Then, Quincas reveals how walking a dog in Mexico City led to a cinematic meet-cute, true love, and a new life abroad. Tune in for healing, and hope—with laughs guaranteed.👉

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31:47

Watercolours, Campervan Man and Bond Girl

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2025/04/22

What do sexy watercolour paintings, a van with a mattress, and a Bond-girl-style puffer jacket have in common? They all feature in today’s wildly heartwarming and hilarious episode of Telling Tinder Tales! 💘Join hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood as they welcome three brilliant guests – Chris, Lua, and Ollie – who share their unforgettable real-life dating stories that started with soirees, swipes and surprises, and ended in long-term love.Expect plenty of laughs, awkward first impressions,

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29:25

A Black Life Matter, Oiled Up Hunks and This Boy's On...

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2025/04/15

In this unforgettable episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by three hilarious guests – Gabby, Rosy, and Adam – as they dive into the awkward, absurd, and unexpectedly romantic corners of dating.From a second date at a Black Lives Matter protest gone spectacularly wrong, to a quest for oiled-up muscle hunks that ends in oral hygiene horror, and a kitchen accident that leads to true love – this episode explores the chaotic beauty of modern romance in

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22:14

A Magic Trick and A Tarot Reading

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2025/04/08

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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2025/03/28

Welcome to Telling 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 story of long-distance online

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31:04

Stretching a Hole and Dodging a Bullet

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2025/03/21

In this episode hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood dive into hilarious dating stories, featuring two special guests, comedians Aidan Morris and Malinda Mukuma. From awkward first dates to weird goodbyes, the stories unfold with wit and charm. Aidan recounts a Tinder date that goes hilariously wrong, involving a bizarre living room bar and a disastrously awkward encounter with a guy that was persistent. Meanwhile, Malinda shares her experience of a seemingly normal date that quickly takes a

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31:45

An Older Woman, A Man in the Closet, and a Bunny Boiler

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2025/03/14

Tune in to Telling Tinder Tales for a hilarious and eye-opening episode where hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood invite guests, comedians Anya Zova, Brian Bueche, and Patrick Golden to share their funniest and most cringe-worthy dating stories. From age-gap relationships to unexpected twists, discover these awkward, shocking and memorable stories. Listen to Anya’s shocking Tinder tale of a man with a secret gay relationship, Patrick’s quirky adventures with an older woman, and Brian’s

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24:51

An Outrageous Line & A Whirlwind Wedding

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2025/03/07

In this episode, comedians Heli Pärna and Michael McMahon tell their stories of an 'oh my god!' pick up line, and a whirlwind romance of an officer, and a bush pushing gentleman.Heli Pärna @heliparnaMichael McMahon @Irish.the.comedianFor a captioned version, please subscribe to our YouTube channel

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35:30

Captain Keen, The Monarchist and Bogwoman

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2025/02/28

This week's guests are comedians Alex Leam, Rabbiah Coon and Heidi Stemp, who tell us of a woman who was a little too keen, a man whose research was not helpful, and a woman living in a hovel.If this episode makes you smile, please share with someone special, subscribe and leave us a review. If you have a story to tell please email us - tellingtindertales@gmail.comFor info on our live shows, please check out @tellingtindertales on IG and TT. Alex Leam @alexleam, 'Awkward Question Time'

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