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 date involving a laminated binder of expectations, a $15k monthly girlfriend budget, and bikini waxes itemised like a shopping list. Was he a sugar daddy? A control freak? Or just hyper-organised? You decide.

💬 Next: Josh, a theatre professional from South London, shares his Tinder saga that began with getting ghosted and ended with meeting the love of his life. From three dates in three days to a relationship that’s lasted seven years and counting, his story proves that yes – you can win Tinder.

👀 And finally: Sarah, founder of The Dating Circle, tells a cringe-worthy tale about a date who tagged along to a Hackney music event, couldn’t handle rejection, and followed up with an essay-length breakup text. She shares her reflections on dating with authenticity, navigating hurt feelings, and the fine line between dating content and personal boundaries.

💡 This episode dives into:

• 🚩 Red flags vs. personal preferences in dating
• 📱 The ups and downs of modern dating apps like Tinder
• ❤️‍🔥 Casual vs. committed relationships – and being honest about what you want
• 🧠 Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and post-date etiquette
• 💬 Dating transparency and storytelling in the age of TikTok

Whether you're navigating dating apps, dodging red flags, or hoping to swipe right on something real, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and heartfelt moments.

🔗 Follow the guests:

• Nicole – Luma Matchmaking
• Josh – Omnibus Theatre, Clapham
• Sarah – The Dating Circle on TikTok & Facebook

📍 Catch us live at the Nottingham Comedy Festival this October & November!

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Producers/Hosts: Chris O'Neill & Thomasin Lockwood

Producer/Editor: Lucie Regan

Edit Assistant: Leo Dunlop

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