One Year Anniversary Special | Wild Dating Tales & Unforgettable Guests #41

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 policeA dominatrix date that escalated faster than anyone expectedDates with literal folders of expectations and diagnosesLive show chaos from Edinburgh and beyondWhy, no matter how awkward your last date felt, you are absolutely more normal than you thinkThe 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!