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Author: Lulu Johnson

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Come for comedy, stay for the chaos.

Author, podcaster, and live show host, Lulu Johnson, is all about having unfiltered conversations and laughing about the tragedy of the Berlin dating scene.

"...the unique selling point of Johnson’s lies in her ability to draw stories out of people and find the funny." - The Berliner Magazine

www.datinginberlin.com

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Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@datinginberlin
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@datingin

The book 'Dating in Berlin', is available on Amazon and selected bookshops in Berlin
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It happened.... 100 episodes in 106 weeks!Lulu rounds off her huge milestone with Ivy-Jo, and Matt LIVE from Podfest Berlin 2025!There's life catch-ups, Ivy's final diary entry, and PLENTY of laughter as we end the podcast on a laugh!Please like, share, subscribe, and rate the show on whatever platform you listen on :)The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more relatable dating content:⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
Lulu and Nikki are perplexed that some grown men still play games and find it so hard to be honest.The topic of celibacy also comes up as the girls discuss "fast food sex" and waiting it out for the "gourmet".The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more relatable dating content:⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
Red joins the show to share her stalker story, while Lulu has a lightbulb moment about why she’s always chased a long-term relationship. The episode also dives into the contrasts between Gen Z and Millennial dating — from slut-shaming to masturbation taboos — revealing just how much the dating game and the conversation around it have changed.Follow Lulu for more relatable dating content:⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
Ivy says 'ta-rah' as she heads off into motherhood, and the two besties spend the last episode of the 'Quickie Report' on positive love stories, so Lulu can be reminded that love can be found in Berlin.Follow Lulu for more relatable dating content:⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
Remember how embarrassing it used to be to ask for a tampon, or even to speak about your period?Well, in this episode, that's all we're talking about!If you are someone who has ever had a period, this episode will blow your mind...Carolina Spiess, a certified Cycle Coach, joins Lulu to unravel how each phase of our cycle can significantly influence our day-to-day lives, affecting mood, energy, and attraction. As well as the effects it can have on dating and relationships,Learn what happens during the follicular phase (when rising estrogen boosts confidence and social engagement), the luteal phase (brings introspection and heightened sensitivity, impacting relationship dynamics). We also talk about shame surrounding periods, managing period pain, and the importance of self-care, plus a whole lot more.If you're looking to understand your body better, this episode offers valuable insights and breaks down common myths surrounding menstrual health. Follow Carolina:InstagramWebsiteFollow Lulu for more relatable dating content:www.datinginberlin.com⁠Instagram⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠YouTube
More teenage dramas unfold as young Ivy-Jo battles with a lack of self-worth, the joys of boys, and the all too familiar world of slut shaming.Welcome to Quickies, a spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy-Jo for random chats and guaranteed laughs to set you up for the weekend. Whether you're a local, from out of town, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this Podcast is for you.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!
In a world that's fully connected, we have never been more disconnected.Luckily, Nico Slater is turning everyday interactions into moments of fun and connection.In this episode, she talks to Lulu about her experiences with approaching men, the reactions she receives, and the lessons learned from her interactions.Whether it's a cheeky chat-up line or a heartfelt conversation, Nico's story is a testament to the power of confidence and the unexpected path you can find yourself on from speaking to people in real life!The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Nico on TikTok and InstagramFollow Lulu for more relatable dating content:www.datinginberlin.comInstagramTiktokYouTube
Ivy is reliving the chaos from her teenage years, as this week she reveals she's got herself into a love triangle with her best mate...--------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Quickie Fridays! A spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy every Friday for random chats and guaranteed laughs to set you up for the weekend. Whether you're a local, from out of town, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this Podcast is for you.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!
Lulu is joined by Leo and is pleasantly surprised to hear that the men who date in Berlin are also having negative experiences.Leo shares a very crazy but equally hilarious story of a girl who was into hunting and human remains...He also discusses the ins and outs of non-monogamy as well as the recurring pattern that he sees his female friends experiencing when dating men.The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠
Ever wondered what dating is really like across different cultures?In this episode, Lulu sits down with Marina from Dating Beyond Borders to talk all things international dating, cultural clashes, and hilarious dating fails.Lulu and Marina share personal stories, cultural insights, and laugh-out-loud moments that anyone navigating modern romance can relate to. The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠ ⁠www.datinginberlin.com Follow Marina: Dating Beyond Borders
Aisling joins Lulu in Cork for a hilarious catch-up about her wildest dating stories from five years in London.From a guy showing up to their date with his girlfriend, to avoiding “potholes,”, to her experience on the exclusive dating app Raya, nothing is off limits in this episode. Get ready for laugh-out-loud moments as two Irish friends swap dating disasters, share relatable struggles, and prove that no matter where you live—London, Berlin, or beyond—dating stories are endless.If you love funny dating podcasts, comedy about relationships, or just need a laugh, this episode is for you.The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Aisling on TiktokFollow Lulu:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠
In this episode, Lulu explores the challenges of narcissists with Sabrina, a life coach and founder of 12Heal. This conversation uncovers the telltale signs of narcissistic behavior, offering listeners practical advice on how to identify and protect themselves from toxic relationships. Tune in for a blend of inspiration and cautionary tales that empower you to manifest the life you deserve while staying vigilant in your interactions. The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠ www.datinginberlin.com Follow Sabrina IG: 12heal_Website: www.12heal.com
Laugh along as the 14-year-old self-proclaimed "flirt box", Ivy, falls in and out of love in a matter of hours with the boy with the really horrible teeth.Welcome to Quickie Fridays! A spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy every Friday for random chats and guaranteed laughs to set you up for the weekend. Whether you're a local, from out of town, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this Podcast is for you.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!
Lulu is back for another BLIND DATE night with comedian Ayla Merino, live from The Social Hub. An evening of matchmaking and comedy, filled with laughter, VERY unexpected stories, and a dash of romance. Whether you're a dating app veteran or a curious onlooker, join us for a night of fun, games, and unforgettable moments. Next Blind Date Sept 25th. Tickets available on EventbiteSign up to be a contestant⁠Follow Ayla⁠⁠Follow Katnip⁠Follow Lulu on Instagram for updates on the next Blind Date event.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠
Welcome to Quickie Fridays! A spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy every Friday for random chats and guaranteed laughs to set you up for the weekend. This week, we're talking about pregnancy mishaps, the Irish dowry system, the meaning of the common Irish phrase, "any road frontage?", the controversy of 'The Husband Stitch', and the Cultural Perspectives on Virginity.Packed with giggles and surprises, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and a wild story! Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.TikTokInstagramWebsite Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!
Niamh joins Lulu this week to discuss Harry Potter kinks, a threesome that led to a new apartment, and men who won't go down on you in open relationships, all of which will have you bent over laughing.Discover the quirks of Berlin's dating scene, where candid conversations and unexpected encounters are just the beginning. Tune in for a riotous ride through love, laughter, and a bit of chaos!The goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Follow Lulu for more laughter and relatable dating stories.⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠YouTubeSubscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!
Season 4 is finally upon us, and what exciting news we have for you all!Lulu celebrates being HPV free, and Ivy-Jo spills the beans on her upcoming wedding and the surprise of a lifetime.Two best friends at completely different stages in life, but that doesn't stop the laughter and relatable stories from coming.Tune in for a dose of humor and heart as we embrace the highs and lows of love and life. Don't miss out on the fun—hit play and join the conversation! Thanks to our sponsor, The Boob Whisperer, for all your bra fitting needs <3Check out my interview with Dating Beyond BordersThe goal of Lulu’s podcast is to make you laugh while getting real about the struggles of modern dating — with the hope that we can all be a little more respectful and ethical along the way.Subscribe and rate the show, and let’s keep the conversation going!⁠Youtube: datinginberlin⁠TikTok: datinginberlin⁠Instagram: @datinginberlin_⁠
Thirteen-year-old Ivy writes about all her classmates she fancies....OH YEAH! And the girls chat about school days as teens.---------------------------------------------------------------Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all about...anything!Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!Follow Lulu for more updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ datinginberlin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy the book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on AmazonGet in touch: datinginberlinbook@gmail.com--------------------------------Lulu is all about having unfiltered conversations and laughing about the Berlin dating scene.Whether you're a local, from out of town, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this podcast is for you!--------------------------------Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of a coffee (or a späti beer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Datinginberlin⁠⁠
Lulu and Ivy end Season 3 on a high note as Lulu shares her hilarious story of being propositioned for some alternative sexual activity while on her heartbreak holiday to Mexico... -------------------------------------------------------------DON'T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW xLulu is all about having unfiltered conversations and laughing about the Berlin dating scene.Whether you're a local, from out of town, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this podcast is for you!Subscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!--------------------------------------------------------Follow Lulu for more fun updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ datinginberlin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy the book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on AmazonGet in touch: datinginberlinbook@gmail.com-------------------------------Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of a coffee (or a späti beer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Datinginberlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Irene Rujas and Ayla Merino are on this week with plenty of relatable dating stories:-Getting ghosted DURING sex- Meeting straight men in gay bars- Feeling defeated by dating apps - Lulu shares her recent stories of approaching people in bars.Follow the ladies on Instagram:Irene and AylaDON'T FORGET TO RATE THE SHOW xSubscribe for more episodes and let’s keep the conversation going!Follow Lulu for more fun updates:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @datinginberlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ datinginberlin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy the book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on AmazonGet in touch: datinginberlinbook@gmail.com--------------------------------Lulu is all about having unfiltered conversations and a laugh about the Berlin dating scene.Whether you're a local, an expat, or just curious about the dating scene in Berlin, this podcast is for you!--------------------------------Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of a coffee (or a späti beer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Datinginberlin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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