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

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 every...

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 con...

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 spo...

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...

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 th...

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 cautio...

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...

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 —prov...

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...

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 som...

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...

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 de...

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...

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 m...

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...

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, unex...

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 bre...

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 disas...

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 univer...

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...

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...

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...

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 ap...

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 dati...

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...