In this laugh-out-loud and unexpectedly heartfelt episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your hosts Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome three brilliant guests with three wildly different dating stories—from cringe-worthy encounters to serendipitous romance.
🎙️ First up is Bondy, a musician, who shares a cautionary tale about dating while still living with an ex and how a well-meaning profile update in Paris accidentally tanked a budding connection.
📚 Then, author Lauren joins us from California to recount how a viral Reddit post about emotional oversharing led to not only a book deal but also meeting her future husband—yes, from a DM on Reddit! It’s a real-life rom-com for the digital age.
🎠Finally, Ben—actor, writer, and brave soul—recounts a jaw-dropping experience on a lesser-known kink dating app involving a café, a notepad, and a urological themed interrogation. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll never look at a café date the same way again.
Whether you’re dating, swiping, or just love juicy stories about modern romance, this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and a touch of horror. Tune in for cringe, chemistry, and a few cross-shaped surprises.
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Guests:
Bondy https://bondykaye.com/music/
Lauren https://www.waterstones.com/book/looking-for-something-serious/lauren-josephine/9798989116614
Ben @benmansbridgeactor / @littlenugget.pictures/
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