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

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 comfortable… because this week’s guest brings the chaos.

Meet Stevie, a visually impaired mum, theatre professional, and stand-up comedian from Doncaster, who delivers one of the wildest dating tales yet.

Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, brutally honest reflections, and unbelievable twists, this episode explores modern dating, toxic relationships, and the humour we find in our worst romantic decisions.

If you love comedy podcasts, real-life dating stories, and unfiltered storytelling, this episode of Telling Tinder Tales is a must-listen.

Keywords: dating podcast, funny dating stories, Tinder tales, relationship fails, comedy podcast UK, toxic relationships, modern dating, hilarious true stories, stand-up comedy, love and relationships

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 unforgettable profile photo.

This episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, awkward Tinder encounters, cultural differences in dating, and a surprisingly wholesome modern love story.

If you've ever wondered whether dating apps can actually lead to something real, this story might just restore your faith in online dating.

Whether you’re deep in the dating app world, newly single, or just here for the comedy, this episode delivers one of the most surprising Tinder success stories we’ve heard.

💌 Have your own dating disaster or Tinder tale? Send your story to [email protected]

🎤 Live Shows: Catch Telling Tinder Tales LIVE in Glasgow this March and share your story with the audience.

📱 Follow us on social media for updates and clips: Instagram & TikTok: @tellingtindertales

If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast — you might just give someone hope before their next swipe.

Hosts: Chris O'Neill & Aidan Morris

Producer: Lucie Regan

Audio Editor: George Powell

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! Meanwhile, Jax reveals how tarot cards and a bit of cheeky humour helped them find true love with their husband. From sassy confrontations to insightful tarot readings, these tales are full of fun, laughter, and romance.

If you have a story to tell, please get in touch [email protected]

And follow us @tellingtindertales on Instagram and TikTok

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 story of long-distance online flirting, virtual intimacy, and a surprising accusation — all without ever meeting in real life. And Paolo’s tale proves London really is is a small gay world.

Tune in for laughs, awkward moments, and a deeper look at the unpredictable world of online dating.

For details of our live shows, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @tellingtindertales

And if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email [email protected]

Guests:

@hajarjwoodland

@hausofpaulo

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, why "recently divorced" is the ultimate pickup line, and how Carly Ray Jepsen saved him from a "villain arc."

Connect with Telling Tinder Tales:

• Share Your Tale: Have a dating disaster that needs to be heard? Email us at [email protected].
• Follow Us: Get updates on live shows and episodes on Instagram @tellingtindertales.
• Support the Show: Like, follow, and share this episode to help us grow!

Live Show Dates:

• Leicester: 21st February
• Glasgow: March

Guest: Stephen Bolles @mclonghair Stephen's comedy special Stephen Please

Guest Host: Aidan Morris @aidanmorris16 See Aidan @thequeercomedyclub, London

Host: Chris O'Neill

Producer/Editor: Lucie Regan

Keywords: Tinder Stories, Dating Disasters, Stand-up Comedy, New York City Dating, Recently Divorced, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Hookup Culture, Relationship Advice, Dating Apps, Field App, Podcast.

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 everything that can (and will) go wrong when people search for love.

Chris and Thomason reflect on what it takes to keep a comedy dating podcast alive for a full year (spoiler: tolerant co-hosts, brave guests, and keeping your editor happy), while revisiting fan-favourite stories including:

• A disastrous Amsterdam date involving wine, drugs, and the police
• A dominatrix date that escalated faster than anyone expected
• Dates with literal folders of expectations and diagnoses
• Live show chaos from Edinburgh and beyond
• Why, no matter how awkward your last date felt, you are absolutely more normal than you think

The hosts also share behind-the-scenes memories from early recordings, technical mishaps, live shows, and the joy of hearing real people tell their real dating stories — no AI slop, no filters, just reality.

If you’re new to Telling Tinder Tales, this episode is the perfect starting point. If you’ve been here since the beginning, it’s a heartfelt, hilarious reminder of why dating stories are endlessly entertaining — and occasionally terrifying.

🎭 Plus: updates on upcoming live comedy dating shows across the UK, including Leicester, Derby, and Edinburgh.

💌 Got a dating story to share? Details are in the show notes. 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @tellingtindertales ⭐ Like, follow, subscribe, and review — it genuinely helps!

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 catatonic, strips off, and has a big, little accident.

Along the way, the trio dive into dating safety, first-date red flags, queer dating experiences, Plenty of Fish nostalgia, and the unspoken rules of Tinder etiquette—while managing to find the humour in truly traumatic situations. Sydney also shares insights into her life as a comedian, her Brighton comedy success, and why the internet seems to magnetically attract weirdos.

If you love hilarious dating disaster stories, Tinder horror tales, bad first dates, and laugh-out-loud podcast conversations about modern romance, this episode is an absolute must-listen.

GUEST: Sydney May @thesydney_may

🎙️ Topics include: Tinder dates gone wrong, online dating fails, queer dating stories, disastrous first dates, dating app safety, comedy storytelling, and real-life Tinder nightmares.

👉 Listen now, leave a review, and remember: always vet your dates—and maybe hide the gin.

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 his time using over 300 hundred dating apps, consulting for the dating industry, and navigating polyamorous relationships with honesty, calendars, and spreadsheets (yes, really). Join them as they chat late-night dates, dating app disasters, weird apps that should never have existed, and whether dating apps actually want you to find love.

Funny, surprising, and unexpectedly wholesome, this episode is packed with laughs, dating wisdom, and proof that even the strangest Tinder tales can have a happy ending.

If you love dating podcasts, real Tinder stories, or hearing experts unpack the dating industry, this episode is for you.

Guest: Steve Dean, @Date Working

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate, and review the podcast — it really helps us grow. 📩 Got your own wild dating story? Email us at [email protected] 🎟️ Check out our live shows in Leicester, Glasgow, and more — and follow us on socials @tellingtindertales for dates and updates.

Because no matter how bad the date… at least you’ll get a great story out of it.

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 everything from toxic first-date behaviour and unhinged flirting to the stranger, more absurd side of modern dating culture.

Along the way, the gang dive into:

• Dating apps vs meeting in real life
• Sliding into DMs and dating as a comedian
• Power dynamics, boundaries, and red flags on first dates
• Why being single isn’t a “character flaw”
• How your dating life shapes comedy, creativity, and confidence
• Why some dates are better as stories than relationships

It’s hilarious, uncomfortable, chaotic, and surprisingly thoughtful — a classic Telling Tinder Tales episode that proves sometimes the worst dates make the best laughs.

🎤 Guest: Ali Woods (stand-up comedian, Instagram & TikTok creator) @aliwoodsgigs

If you love dating podcasts, real Tinder stories, comedy podcasts, or hearing comedians unpack disastrous romantic encounters, this episode is for you.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate, and review the podcast — it really helps us grow. 📩 Got your own wild dating story? Email us at [email protected] 🎟️ Check out our live shows in Leicester, Glasgow, and more — and follow us on socials @tellingtindertales for dates and updates.

Because no matter how bad the date… at least you’ll get a great story out of it.

📍Topics: Dating horror stories, Tinder dates, comedy & relationships, London dating, bad first dates 😂 Vibe: Funny, raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest

Hosts/Producers: Chris O'Neill & Thomasin Lockwood

Producer/Editor: Lucie Regan

Edit Assistant: Leo Dunlop

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 memories” less than an hour into the date, a rooftop bar, questionable suggestions, and walking away with a borrowed ice rink manager hoodie, this episode has everything that makes online dating so chaotic and funny.

Along the way, the hosts dive into:

• Dating app disasters and first date red flags
• Doing dates “for the plot”
• Celebrity crushes and unconventional attraction
• Boundary-setting on awkward dates
• Why fun dates don’t always mean the right person
• And how Lucy somehow keeps collecting hoodies from men she never sees again

Packed with sharp banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and relatable dating insights, this episode is perfect for fans of dating podcasts, comedy podcasts, bad Tinder stories, and anyone navigating modern dating.

🎧 If you love real dating stories, awkward first dates, and comedy that tells the truth about dating apps, this episode of Telling Tinder Tales is not to be missed.

📩 Got your own dating horror story? Email [email protected] 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @tellingtindertales 🎟️ Live shows in Leicester (February) and Glasgow (March)

Swipe left on bad dates—but swipe right on this episode. 💔➡️❤️