Telling Tinder Tales - dating and romance stories from around the world
An award-nominated comedy podcast that brings together comedians and everyday people to share true dating and romance stories from around the world. Each episode covers both the highs and lows of modern connection, from heartwarming first dates to awkward mismatches and surprising love stories. Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, the show is rooted in real human experiences and also exists as a live show where audience members can tell their own tales. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with their own stories through email and social media.
Episodes
Why Let Age Get in the Way? | Falling Head Over Wheels | Telling the Truth
This week on Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by dating blogger Vic Smith for a hilarious story about lying about her age on Hinge, dating a younger man, and one spectacularly disastrous second date.After deciding to change her age on Hinge from 43 to 37, Vic suddenly finds herself inundated with matches — including Luke, a gorgeous 31-year-old who seems almost
USA v UK dating | A Shower Scene | A Bisexual Faux Pas #52
This week on Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedian AnaÏs Gralpois for one of the wildest dating stories we've ever heard.After matching with a Welsh guy on the dating app Feeld, what starts as drinks, flirting and plenty of chemistry quickly turns into a dating disaster involving a smashed plate, a mysterious head injury, blood everywhere, a questionable
A Disastrous Date, to Sex, Drugs, Cabaret and Rock 'n' Roll #51
In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedian Jona Smiller, calling in from Berlin, to share an unforgettable true dating story that starts with one very awkward Tinder date.From missed meet-ups and questionable first impressions to cultural misunderstand
Needy, Loud and a Show Off - Date Me! #50
This week on Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by radio producer, vinyl DJ, comedian, and self-confessed "needy, loud, and a show-off" Sarah Evans for one of the funniest, most honest and romantic dating stories we've ever heard.Sarah reveals how joining Tinder during a difficult period in her life unexpectedly became a confidence boost that changed everyth
An International Romance | Dressed in Barbies | Van Life Date Night #49
In this fabulous episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by Kris, a Belgian animator, artist, and energy practitioner whose dating story takes us from the beaches of Brazil to music festivals, long-distance romance, van life adventures, and some extraordinary twists of fate.What starts as a chance encounter while travelling leads to an unexpected conne
Luisa Omielan: Self-Dating, Comedy, and The Best Ever Unfinished Date #48 Video Special
Award-winning comedian, writer, and performer Luisa Omielan joins Telling Tinder Tales for one of our funniest, most honest, and unexpectedly heartfelt episodes yet.Known for her groundbreaking comedy shows What Would Beyoncé Do? and God Is a Woman, Luisa opens up about her complicated relationship with dating, why she hasn't really been on a traditional date in nearly two decades, and how a spont
A Christmas Rom-Com | A Dream Flat | An Unsolicited Play #47
On this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedian Kate Cheka for a dating story that starts like a Christmas rom-com… and ends in psychological warfare.After drunkenly causing a gas leak making out at a party, Kate goes home with a mysterious older actor who seems to have it all: a stunning Islington flat, an Audi, impeccable taste, that makes her
The Friend Zone to Romance and Roses #46
Welcome to Telling Tinder Tales, the hilarious storytelling podcast where modern dating takes centre stage. Hosted by Chris O’Neill and Thomason Lockwood, each episode features guests from around the world sharing their most memorable dating experiences, from cringe-worthy first dates to unexpected love stories that defy the odds.In this episode, the hosts celebrate their recent nomination at the
Check the Teeth | Parisian Hook Ups | Are Aussie Men Good Lovers? #45
Get ready for one of the wildest dating stories yet on Telling Tinder Tales—the podcast where modern romance meets absolute chaos. Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, this episode features New York-based stand-up comedian Christiana Jackson, who brings sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and a truly unforgettable Tinder horror story.In this episode, Christiana shares a hilarious yet cautiona
The Hypnotist | Cum-On-Demand | A Voice Note Mishap #44
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
Head Over Heels | A Little Bit Naughty | A Showmance #43
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 —provin
Tinder Trouble | A Speedo and Machine Guns | Curiosity Wins Out #42
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 ma
A Tale as Old as Time | Hoeing Without Hurting | The Magic of 'Recently Divorced' #42
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
One Year Anniversary Special | Wild Dating Tales & Unforgettable Guests #41
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 (ye
From a Promising Chat to an Unhappy Accident #40
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 descen
An Expert in the Field | Poly is not a Parrot | Why the Apps Purposefully Fail? #39
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
An Aussie Liability | Vino Regretto | Go Do It #38
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 mee
Making Memories, Hoarding Hoodies, and A Sus Suggestion #37
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 a
The Maid, The Foot Man, and an Analogue Girl #36
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, unexpect
Don't Double Down | Who's the Old Man in the Hallway? | Catwoman Goes Catfishing #35
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
A Gaseous Proposal | Cuffing Season | Red & Green Should Never Be Seen #34
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 disastro
Is AI the New Cyrano de Bergerac? | A Feline Furry | Why Google Translate Can't Date #33
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
A Love Song | You Said What?! | The Call of Nature #32
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 t
Escorted Out | Catfishing Your Ex | Lonely Hearts Photos #31
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
Dick Pics | A 48 Hour Date | IRL v Online #30
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
Roofying Yourself | Creating a Killa Profile | Avoiding the Bill #29
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,
Red Flags to Romance #28
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
The Stand In Date & Back To Mine For Dessert #27
In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood dive into two unforgettable dating stories that prove love—and disaster—can be found in the most unexpected places.🎩 First up, comedian Danny Ward takes us back to 2008 and a MySingleFriend.com date that escalates quickly: from a mystery message to a full-blown black-tie gala with mil
Lesbian Misfire, Sucking Sticks, and Is She Licking My Belly? #26
In this wildly entertaining episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neil land Thomasin Lockwood welcome guests Natasha, Greg, and Rosy for a rollercoaster ride through their most awkward, outrageous, and unforgettably weird dating stories.🌀 Natasha kicks things off with a lesbian Bumble blunder, where 'her date' tried to set her up - with a man.🍣 Greg recounts a sushi date gone painfully wr
Binder Man, Just a Booty Call, and It's Not Personal #25
Welcome back to Telling Tinder Tales, the podcast where the search for love takes some... unexpected turns. This week your hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by three fantastic guests who dial in with their wildest, weirdest, and most memorable dating app stories.🔥 First up: Nicole – a spiritual relationship coach and matchmaker from Florida – recounts a truly jaw-dropping first
Bakery Bonding, Awkwardly Wicked, and Did You Read My Profile? #24
Welcome to Telling Tinder Tales, the comedy podcast where dating goes off the rails and laughter is guaranteed! Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, this week’s episode features three unforgettable stories from across the UK – full of awkward encounters, unexpected plot twists, and musical meltdowns.✨ This episode features:Lewis from Derbyshire, who takes us on a hilariously wholesome fi
Polo Neck Man, and Dodging a Bullet RE-RUN #6
In this hilarious episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by two brilliant guests—Aidan Morris and Melinda Mukuma—who share their unforgettable, cringeworthy, and laugh-out-loud online dating stories from Tinder and beyond.🎉 Aidan recounts a date gone wildly off-course when what seemed like a romantic bar crawl ended up in a Hackney flat, complete with
An Older Woman, A Man in the Closet, and a Bunny Boiler RE-RUN #5
Welcome to this hilarious and unfiltered episode of Telling Tinder Tales – the comedy podcast where comedians (yes, technically people) spill their wildest, weirdest, and most jaw-dropping dating app stories.Hosted by comedians Chris O’Neil and Thomasin Lockwood, this episode dives deep into the chaotic world of online dating – from bisexual Buddhist jazz sessions to a boyfriend in the closet and
A Cheeky Pick Up Line, and a Whirlwind Wedding RE-RUN #4
Welcome back to Telling Tinder Tales – the comedy dating podcast where real people share their funniest, wildest, and most unexpected dating stories! Hosted by comedians Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, this episode is packed with laughter, love, and just the right amount of chaos.💔 From cringe-worthy Tinder matches to surprise weddings in Las Vegas, this week’s guests Heli and Michael share t
Keen as Mustard, Unwarranted Advice, and The Bogwoman RE-RUN#3
In this very funny episode of Telling Tinder Tales, comedians Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood bring together a lineup of hilarious guests to share their most jaw-dropping, cringe-inducing, and shockingly relatable online dating stories. From Faceparty hookups that turned into six-month relationship disasters, and lesbian cat puke horror stories in rural Ireland, this episode dives deep into th
A Bunch of Drugs, and a Fancy Doctor RE-RUN #2
In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by two unforgettable guests with wildly different—but equally awkward—dating stories.✨ First up, Carly, an American living in Amsterdam, recounts a surreal date that escalates from a shirtless picnic to a dramatic police chase. 💬 Then we meet Josh from London, who shares a pa
Aquatics, Wrestling, and Revenge RE-RUN #1
Welcome to the first episode of Telling Tinder Tales, the comedy podcast where stand-up comedians share their wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable dating stories! Hosted by Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood, each episode brings laughter, awkward confessions, and a dash of romance-gone-wrong.In this debut episode, we’re joined by three hilarious comedians — Vittorio, Jerry, and Roman — who s
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: What's in the bag? First Date Roomate, and A Secret Shared, Bonus EP#9
We're back, baby! In this wild and hilarious post-Fringe episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood reunite to spill the most outrageous, jaw-dropping dating stories from their live shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.From a woman who brought a surprise on a Tinder date, to a coming-out story turned squatter saga, to an unforgettable moment when three women
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: There's Not Many Fish, Bonus EP#8
In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome comedian, writer, and children’s entertainer Philip Simon for an unforgettable deep-dive into the wild world of Jewish dating, speed dating gone wrong, and awkward online matchups—including one with his own sister 😳 (yes, really!).💬 From being set up with childhood friends at Jewish singles ev
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: Locked in Love, Bonus EP#7
In this hilarious and mildly horrifying episode of Telling Tinder Tales Edinburgh Special, hosts Thomasin Lockwood and Chris O’Neill welcome comedian Mark Maloney to share a truly unforgettable dating story—one that starts in a shared bathroom and ends with an unbreakable bond (and some very strict toilet rules).Live from the chaos of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the trio dive into cringe-worthy
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: You're a Bit Too Much! Bonus EP#6
In this special Edinburgh Fringe Festival episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neil and Thomasin Lockwood brave the blustery Scottish weather to bring you a hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly relatable dating story from comedian Pauline Eyre.From church crushes and university heartbreaks to a brush with a future Radiohead drummer, Pauline takes us through a pattern of romantic near-misses
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: You Can't Mess with the Numbers! Bonus EP#5
In this hilarious and unexpectedly spooky episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood go live from the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival to bring you a tale of love, fate, and very specific numerology.🎭 First, we dive into the role of PBH Free Fringe, a vital platform that provides free performance spaces to artists, levelling the playing field for acts and audienc
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: A Palestinian, a Love Interest, and a Gorilla, Bonus EP#4
We're live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 with a brand new episode of Telling Tinder Tales! Hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Palestinian-Irish comedian and writer Sami Abu Wardeh who shares a hilariously disastrous Fringe dating story involving an infamous one-off performance of a man in a gorilla suit, rocking gently in a rocking chair.Sami opens up about his comedy jour
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: A Creepy Facebook Interloper, Bonus EP#3
Welcome to Tender Is the Night aka Tinder Tales from Edinburgh, your fix of wild, weird, and wonderful dating stories—recorded live at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival! 🎭💘In this episode, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by the brilliantly funny Mari Volar—an Estonian-born, German-based international comedian—who shares her hilariously awkward first online date in London
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: You Brought Your Sister? Bonus EP#2
Welcome back to Telling Tinder Tales, the comedy podcast that dives into the funniest, weirdest, and most awkward dating stories—recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! 🎭💘In this episode, your hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedian Kevin O'Brian, who shares a bizarre dating tale with a twist: His date kept bringing her sister along… There were Wetherspoons, wine,
Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: Hurt Me, and We Share the Cloud, Bonus EP#1
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
Glass on Toast, Penis Paintings, and Red Flag Bunting #23
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 v
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-
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
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 mis
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 upda
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 marri
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
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 t
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 ment
The Liar Detector, A Not So Smart Driver, and The Look-A-Like #14
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 di
A Foot Massage, Gold Gloved Fingers, and A Goofy Kiss #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 bega
The Heckler, Awkward Dirty Talk, and The Seagull #12
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 Germa
Mitch the Bitch, and I Know That Dog #11
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 m
Watercolours, Campervan Man, and Bond Girl #10
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,
A Black Life Matter, Oiled Up Hunks, and This Boy's On Fire! #9
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 kit
A Magic Trick, and A Tarot Reading #8
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 sur
German Efficiency, Virtual Infidelity, and It's a Small Gay World #7
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, wh
Polo Neck Man, and Dodging a Bullet #6
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
An Older Woman, A Man in the Closet, and a Bunny Boiler #5
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
A Cheeky Pick Up Line, and a Whirlwind Wedding #4
Tune in to Telling Tinder Tales for funny and heartwarming dating stories! Hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood are joined by comedians Heli Pärna and Michael McMahon who share unforgettable tales of love, awkward encounters, and surprising proposals, including a Vegas wedding and an "Bush Push" moment, or two. Heli Pärna @heliparnaMichael McMahon @Irish.the.comedianFor a captioned version, p
Keen as Mustard, Unwarranted Advice, and The Bogwoman #3
This week's guests are comedians Alex Leam, Rabiah 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
A Bunch of Drugs, and a Fancy Doctor #2
In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood bring you some wild, hilarious, and cringe-worthy dating stories that will make you rethink your next swipe right! Featuring Carly Blair, who shares her unforgettable experience with a shirtless Tinder date, complete with a police chase, and Josh, who recounts the ultimate dating fail. From awkward goodbyes to unexp
Aquatics, Wrestling, and Revenge #1
Comedians Vittorio Leonardi, Jerry Tosun and Roman Harris tell of a proposition, two timers and a romantic gesture gone sideways.If this episode makes you smile, please share with someone special, subscribe and leave us a review.For info on our live shows, please check out @tellingtindertales on IG and TT.Vittorio Leonardi @vthejesterJerry Tosun@jerry.thecomicRoman Harris @hardyhaahaa & Eulogi
Telling Tinder Tales - Trailer
In Telling Tinder Tales, we've gathered comedians and folks from all over the world to tell us their tales of hook ups, dating and romance.Hosted & Produced: Chris O'NeillCo-hosted: Thomasin LockwoodCo-produced & Edited: Lucie Regan
