Dating, Laughter & Disasters

100th Episode LIVE from Podfest Berlin 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 catc...

Rebuilding Modern Romance: A Guide to Meaningful Matches with a former Matchmaker- Like Butter

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu sits down with Sasha — a former San Francisco matchmaker turned dating-scene innovator.Featured in Forbes and Business Insider, Sasha went from...

Live Show Dec 4th with Thursday Dating Events

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu is teaming up with Thursday Dating for a special night of matchmaking- based on personality! A social game meets personality matchmaking — live...

Put in the Work if you Want to Heal- Crow Lady Coaching

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can't change the dating scene; you can only change yourself. Dating coach Elizabeth offers valuable insights into nervous system regulation and at...

He was obsessed with me, then Ghosted me...

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Slut Shaming & Masterbation Shame: Generational Dating Differences

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Love Stories of Berlin: Tinder Husband, Tinder Baby!- Quickie Report #30

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivy says 'ta-rah' as she heads off into motherhood, and the two besties spend the last episode of the 'Quickie Report' on positive lov...

Unlocking Healthy Masculinity: Real Advice for Modern Men, from a Male Dating Coach

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lulu and male dating coach Ari J. Cohen as they delve into the complexities of modern masculinity, dating, and relationships. Discover how embrac...

Love, Lies & Ghosting with Sailor Mars

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chinihi is on, dressed as Sailor Mars, talking about her very useful and practical approach to her "ABC" dating technique.Lulu entertains her with her...

Sleeping with Egyptian Popstars

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Molly shares her most memorable dating stories that will have you laughing out loud.Like the memorable New Year's Day in Bangkok, where she unexpected...

Let’s Talk Periods: What They Didn’t Teach Us in School, with Carolina Spiess

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 talkin...

Slut Shaming -Quickie Report #29

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

100th Episode LIVE from Podfest Berlin 2025

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lulu as she records her 100th episode of the pod with best friend Ivy-Jo, plus a special guest!Friday, October 17th at 19:15 at Studio Chérie in...

A Man's Guide to Dating: with Tymon

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"You can find love in Berlin, but you have to go to Moabit to get it." Lulu has a *man *on the sofa — and this time, it’s Tymon bringin...

How to Approach People in Real Life, with Nico Slater

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that's fully connected, we have never been more disconnected.Luckily, Nico Slater is turning everyday interactions into moments of fun ...

Teenage Love Triangle: Quickie Report #28

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...---------------...

Dating for Men is also Difficult

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dating Beyond Borders: A journey through global dating cultures

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Berlin's very own Tinder Swindler?? (The Not so Smooth Criminal) Quickie #27

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DRAMA ALERT! How does Lulu always end up meeting criminals?Find out what sort of drama unfolded at a Berlin street party, Zug die Liebe. From a happy ...

London Dating Disasters- "Three in a bath with my jowels out"

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wit...

Teenage Drinking & Boyband Crushes: Quickie #26

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing from Ivy's teenage diaries last week, she has fallen in love with another boy, which prompts Lulu to reminisce about her boyband crushe...

Dating in Berlin is Superficial

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lulu explores the challenges of narcissists with Sabrina, a life coach and founder of 12Heal. This conversation uncovers the telltale...

“When he smiles it’s like a Horror Film”: Quickie #25

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

"I met my boyfriend at an Orgy!": Blind Date with Ayla Merino

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 laugh...

Breast Milk Mishaps: Quickie Friday #24

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Quickie Fridays! A spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy every Friday for random chats and guaranteed laugh...

Men, Emotions, and Modern Dating - with Luardo

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu is joined by Luardo, host of 'Berlin & Elsewhere' (formerly Guten Tag Podcast) and Guten Tag Berlin (in Spanish).The conversation del...

Any Road Frontage?? : Quickie Friday #23

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Quickie Fridays! A spin-off from 'Dating, Laughter & Disasters'. Join Lulu & Ivy every Friday for random chats and guaranteed laugh...

Harry Potter Kinks & being called a Dirty Pig in Bed

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 relati...

"Lulu is a party girl, not wife material" : Quickie #22

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Quickie Fridays with Lulu and Ivy-Jo! Lulu is calling out the trolls as angry men fill up the comments section on her appearance on the muc...

From Catholic School to Berlin- LIVE SHOW

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from The Social Hub, Lulu and her friend Rachael are former Catholics, but the guilt still lingers (sort of).The girls read from a Catholic Handb...

Crowdsurfing & Funeral Playlists: Quickie #21

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another uproarious episode of Quickie Fridays! This week, Ivy takes us on another journey through another teenage diary, hilariously detail...

Season 4: My Dad took me for an STI Test

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

Aimed for the Moon, Fell Back Down to Earth: Quickie Friday #20

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teenage Ivy finds an ugly boyfriend, and grown-up Lulu wets herself from laughing too hard.--------------------------------Laugh along with Lulu and I...

Will You Kiss My Friend, She's Behind the Tree?? : Quickie #19

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember being a teenager and your friends sending you behind a tree to kiss your crush?Another of Ivy's teenage diary entries bringing us back to swe...

Sexy Spasms: Quickie Friday #18

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thirteen-year-old Ivy writes about all her classmates she fancies....OH YEAH! And the girls chat about school days as teens.--------------------------...

Don't Shit Where You Eat: Quickie Friday #17

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu reminisces about a relationship she had with a colleague a few years ago, which gets the girls laughing about hilarious nicknames.---------------...

Season 3 Finale: El Club de Dry Hump- a Mexican Love Story?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Naked Camping and Pet Sitting Worms: Quickie Friday #16

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy read listeners' housemate stories, reminding the girls of the time they posed for naked drawings for a guy from Bumble and Ivy's experi...

Not Sure if My Date Died or just Ghosted Me

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marriette chats about being picked up IRL by an incel, being put off by men drinking cocktails with straws, and picking up a famous actor in a bar wit...

Gombeens & Geebags: Quickie Friday #15

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mariette is back with Lulu for another Quickie Friday. They discuss Irish insults, the origin of Sudocream, and how the girls find it hard to connect ...

Berlin Offline Dating Club: We ate Cat Food Pie on our First Date

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Galina, has come on to talk about her dating event Berlin Offline Dating Club, plus she shares an insane dating story that might make you look at cat...

Ghost of Toxic Boyfriend Past: Quickie Friday #14

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Lulu bumped into her very abusive ex-boyfriend who she hadn't laid eyes on for a decade. This man inspired her to write her book and start t...

Arrested on a First Date

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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- Fe...

Getting Peed on Wasn't Even my Worst Date

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's no laughter like it when two Irish women get together! Rachael from season 1 is back, and we laugh (mostly hysterically) as she recounts her w...

I’m Way Too Grimy for Soho House

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam from episode 4 is BACK and the laughter is mighty! - Does Gen Z even tear up the town?? - Sharing a bed with your boyfriend and BFF - Meeting you...

Men Can Find Relationships Easier Than Women

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin-born Patrick may not have endless dating stories like women do, but he has come on to give Lulu insights into how it is to be a straight man on...

Sinko Da Mayo: Quickie Fridays #13

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy read out dating stories from the listeners and Ivy recounts another one of Lulu's dumbest moments.-------------------------------------...

An Abortion Story

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Madison has come on to share her traumatic experience of having an abortion. This is a very eye-opening discussion, one that we all need to listen to ...

Losing My Virginity: Quickie Friday #12

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teenage Ivy's first time shaving her pubes, learning about BJs, and plenty more hilarious diary entries from 2006. Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each ...

Sore Thumbs Speed Dating Event

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tip: Start a speed dating event and you will find a relationship! That's what happened to Lilly, one of the four founding members of Berlin's most pop...

Pregnant Virgins: Quickie Friday #11

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Virgin Diaries that keep on giving.Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all about...anything!Subscribe for more episodes ...

Why Eva Crystaltips is NOT dating in Berlin

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eva Crystaltips, one of Berlin's hottest house music and disco DJs is on to chat about NOT dating in Berlin, but instead, spending her time focusing o...

My Boyfriend is in jail: Quickie Friday #10

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivy reads us a diary entry of her first Welsh boyfriend who has just recently found himself behind bars...Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday fo...

There's Nothing Stronger in this World than Female Friendships!

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Salomie has got game as she talks about approaching men in bars, the issue with dating within your friendship group, and the importance of letting lif...

My Naked Photos Synced to My Mom's Phone: Quickie Friday #9

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A cringe-worthy tale of the wrong photos getting into the wrong hands.Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all about...anythi...

Tera Kilbride: "I Can do Doggy Style, but I need Knee pads"

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of laughter and stories from Berlin's favourite American Comedian. -Dating in your 40's - Men paying on a first date - Dating younger men - Ro...

Berlin is A Village: Quickie Friday #8

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu bumps into a guy she dated whom she wrote a blog about at her work party...Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all abou...

Slow Dating Berlin: An Offline Dating Event

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TIME FOR IRL INTERACTIONS AND PUTTING APPS IN THE BIN! Chloe, founder of Slow Dating Berlin has come on to talk about her event and the importance of ...

Aggressive Peace Offering: Quickie Friday #7

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Housemate stories: dating your flatmate, having the heating on in the summer, to being told your peace offering was too aggressive, we have all experi...

Kat Nip: "He asked if he could put a pillow on my face"

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Berlin comedian Kat Nip chats about her experiences dating in Berlin. From the Italian who begged for sex, the 4 B movement, interesting kinks, and da...

Can you wash my growler? : Quickie Friday #6

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The time Ivy found out while drinking in a bar in the US, that the word "growler" means something completely different in the UK. Laugh along with Lul...

Suckin' Cheek on a First Date

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find out what Nikki did when a lad started sucking on her cheek mid-chat on a first date, learn why being Irish makes you special, and laugh along as ...

Masterbation Station : Quickie Friday #5

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laugh along for more Reddit readouts all about different ways of saying masturbation.(Not for the faint-hearted)Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Fri...

Sex Educator & Relationship Coach Part 2

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our conversation with Shay continues as she talks about the importance of scheduling time for intimacy, planning date nights, and she's also got some ...

Cringey Pick Up Lines: Quickie Friday #4

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu and Ivy laugh hysterically at pickup lines found on Reddit.Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all about...anything!Fro...

Sex Educator & Relationship Coach Part 1

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a day for learning about squirting, orgasms, low libido, and the importance of communicating what you want...thanks to Shay Barry; sex educat...

Ivy created a religion: Quickie Friday #3

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ivy introduces the world to the religion she created when she was 16, as she reads a passage from her teenage diary.Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each...

Podfest Part 2: Kinky Party in a Funeral Home

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy continue walking down memory lane after 10 years in Berlin. Ivy has the crowd bent over laughing as she reads from her teenage diary, ...

Female Genitalia: Quickie Friday #2

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy have fallen down another Reddit rabbit hole... Laugh along with Lulu and Ivy each Friday for a mini-episode, all about...anything!From ...

Podfest Berlin Part 1: Fingered by a Hollywood Actor

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy are at Podfest 2024 and have the audience in stitches as they reminisce about their "Berlin Firsts" after ten years in the city. From t...

Farting Frank Returns: Quickie Friday #1

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu talks about her very awkward encounter with a one-time fling. This city is a village as she tells the smallest word story you'll hear today!F...

Season 3: "My Boyfriend Moved in with Another Woman!"

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with season 3!! Join Lulu and Ivy on the couch for some life updates, Lulu's new relationship status, and as always, plenty of dating advi...

PODFEST Berlin Live Episode Recording!!

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wooo PODFEST Berlin Live Episode Recording!! Get your tickets here on Eventbrite Location: House of Color, Kreuzberg Time: 8 pm Come for laughter, ...

Another Live Show: Blind Date Berlin

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu and Ivy are hosting another live show!! This time it’s….B-B-B-B-B BLIND DATE ! Friday August 23rd House of Color in Kreuzberg at 7pm We wi...

LIVE SHOW: "I'm No Stranger to a Queef"

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Show Finale: Irish blowjobs, dating two best friends, and Lulu’s big reveal. A huge thanks to our sponsors DALRITA. Check them out for all you...

My Therapist Ghosted Me

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in Bangkok, a problematic therapist, and explosive revelations. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the pric...

OVERDATED: Berlin's Offline Dating Event

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fed up of dating apps? Want to connect with people in real life? Then check out OVERDATED, Berlin's newest offline dating event. This is not Spee...

Why You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Local Politician

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you wake up in the morning alone after a one-night-stand, open the curtains and the guy you just shagged is staring right at you... Enjoying the...

Getting Dumped for Having Clean Shoes

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dating someone 26 years your senior, how loneliness makes you put up with bad behaviour, and getting dumped for riding trains and having clean shoes!!...

A Man's Perspective on Dating

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fredrick is on the show this week to discuss the male perspective on dating. Along with his method of approaching women, he also gives some great tips...

No Hugo Boss, No Cheeky Toss

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Threesome on a stag do? Hand job in a hostel? London Boy Chris is back again as he walks us through his most recent sexcapades both in Berlin, Budape...

Unmarried Woman: Why Men Love Bitches

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fobbing off dating apps, and the benefits of being single. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of a coffee...

This is a Safe Space for Good Quality Whores

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you vomit on a guy from a gag reflex and two years later you're colleagues. Irish Matt is back on the sofa for a catchup and his stories do not...

Dick Data Spreadsheet

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tara has documented years worth of dates on a spreadsheet, including an end-of-year performance review. This is a hilarious and unique episode...do no...

Lulu has a HUGE announcement to make!!

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu & Ivy are having a live recording to finish off season 2 and we want you to be there!! Lulu has some exciting news to tell so come and get i...

For The Love of Hairy Balls & Celibacy!

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celibacy, Berlin taxi drivers being creeps, and love for hairy men. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of...

The Hierarchy Of Hottness

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aziza shares her tactic for meeting men in person and what she's learned from being in open relationships. An informative & enlightening epi...

Dump, Fuck or Marry?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ri is on to chat about the time she was dating a guy who had so much control over her, that it nearly landed her in jail. Check out Ri's beautiful so...

Slut Race & Arses Smashing Baked Goods

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fetishes, windbeutel (creampuffs), sleeping with neighbours, and the double standards of oral pleasure. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider sup...

Why Spit When You Can Swallow?

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whirlwind romances, bad sex stories, and dating tactics. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the price of a coffee (...

Hoarding Around Berlin

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A date who flew from London to Berlin after a few hours of texting on Tinder. A lad with a hoarding issue, and a tourist overstaying his welcome. Neve...

The Serial Däter: A Short Film About Dating in Berlin

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the words of Carrie Fisher: "Take your broken heart and make it into art"... and Gülce Oztürk did just that! She has made her first fil...

This Is Literally Soap Opera Material

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spying on your boyfriend from a graveyard and discovering his secret life. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for the p...

Che Guevara Is Not The Irish Word For Mountain

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comparing Welsh and Irish lingo, plus stupid things Lulu can't live down. Enjoying the show? Then why not consider supporting the podcast, for th...

Season Finale: Sausage Parties & Inhaling Crack On The U8

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu tells of her accidental experience with crack cocaine, not being allowed to donate blood, and risky dating situations. WANT TO COME ON THE SHOW...

No Calvin Klein, No Sixty-Nine

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sex parties, tips on how to get into Kitkat, and dealing with rejection. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Datinginberlin WANT TO COME ...

The Dating Orange: 53 First Dates And Counting

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irish TikTok sensation, The Dating Orange doesn't date lads with a supply of sardines in the boot of the car. Follow The Dating Orange on Instagr...

Compatibility With A Love Researcher

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist & Love Researcher, Alessia Marchi joins Lulu this week to chat about compatibility, strategic love, the importance of slow burns, and...

Getting Catfished & Frau Netto Plays Cupid

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting catfished and left alone in a park at night, cheesy Italian pick-up lines, and approaching guys in supermarkets. Plenty of tips plus plenty of...

Dates From eBay & Sex and The City Setting A Bad Example

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons learned from toxic relationships and dates from eBay. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Datinginberlin WANT TO COME ON THE SHOW...