Telling Tinder Tales – because everyone loves a dating story!
Telling Tinder Tales - because everyone loves a dating story!
Podcast Description
We've gathered comedians and folks from all walks of life, from all over the world to tell us their tales of hook ups, romance and dating.Hosted by Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood.We bring you the successes and the shockers, the laughter and the tears of dating.If you have a tale to tell, please click here: Performers & PublicTelling Tinder Tales is also a live show. The live shows aren't recorded, so what's said in the room stays in the room. Come join us at a live show and tell us your tale! And remember, no-one leaves needing therapy, who didn't arrive needing therapy.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TellingTinderTales
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Content Themes
The show focuses on humorous anecdotes and sometimes shocking experiences related to dating. Episodes cover various themes such as disastrous dates, romantic mishaps, and unique tales from different cultures, with examples like a picnic date gone wrong and a woman who was overly eager. Each episode combines storytelling with laughter to engage the audience.

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.
Hosted by Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood
If you have a tale to tell, please get in touch: Performers & Public
Or email us: [email protected]
Telling Tinder Tales is also a live show. Come join us and tell your tale!
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TellingTinderTales
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 millionaire property magnates, Lamb shank, and posh awkwardness ensue.
🐾 Then, Rae Liu, podcast host of Kaleidoscope PBTS, shares her journey from swiping on China’s Tinder equivalent (Tantan) to falling for a fiercely confident woman who orders everything on the menu. This wild ride includes DJ egos, budget dating, and buckets of Red Bull in Thailand.
💬 Expect laughs, surprises, and a little bit of wholesomeness as we explore how online dating can lead to lifelong connections—or very expensive dinners.
🔑 Key Topics:
- Online dating gone wrong (and right)
- MySingleFriend.com and early dating apps
- Awkward first dates with family involved
- Cross-cultural relationships in China
- Tinder alternatives like Tantan
- Hilarious tales of chaos, commitment, and cat cohabitation
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. 📍 Catch us live at the Nottingham Comedy Festival and follow us on social @TellingTinderTales for updates.
Have a story to share? Slide into our DMs or email us—details in the show notes.
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