Doing it for the plot

THIS WEEK I’m joined by my pal Bria - a TikTok creator you may know as briakingbad or COLETTE - and her mam Dera, a retired psychotherapist. The two of them together are comedy gold. We give our opinions on some listener dating stories, Bria shares her rotten tale of a man sending her a pic of his 'puckered shitter', and I tell the story of how I somehow ended up with a little paypig of my own. Stay tuned ‘til the end… and keep an eye out next week for a full dedicated PAYPIG episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

26 Aug 52min

I always thought it was poor form how Irish lads spoke to South Americans, so say hello to Ana from Brazil and Lucia from Venezuela to chat about what it’s really like dating in Ireland as a South American woman.Lucia’s been here five years and has been on over 50 dates — all with Irish or European men. Ana’s been here three and shares her experience of a 1.5-year relationship with an Irish man who struggled with addiction.We look at culture differences, red flags, and what it’s like being treated like a sexy fantasy, or...... like you’re just after a visa.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

7 Aug 41min

Join myself and Irish writer, poet, and mental health advocate Daragh Fleming - who tells us about the time he got SEXTORTED (technical term, intimate image abuse or image-based sexual abuse) by a Nigerian gang of all people!Instead of spiralling and curling up under the duvet (which, fair), Daragh decided to go public with the story - not for clout, but to help others avoid the same trap and the brutal mental health spiral that can come with it. Once a mental health advocate, always a mental health advocate. It’s raw, honest, and somehow still funny.We also chat about the time he went on a date in Barcelona with a Venezuelan doctor who robbed his favourite shirt. There’s blackmail, Twitter virality, trolls and a rogue medical professional who has no respect for an Irishman's H&M shirt. Enjoy lads and lassies! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

31 Juli 40min

I am back after a brief 6 week hiatus following the Filthy John SAGA!An seachtain seo, I have Seattle native Shawna Scott who is the founder of Sex Siopa, Ireland’s most beloved multi-award-winning sex toy boutique. The Americano Shawna spotted a major gap in Ireland’s market for inclusive, body-safe, shame-free sex products and much to our JOY, decided to do something about it. She takes us back to her early days selling at kink markets, what it’s like being fetishised as a sex shop owner by men who can't simply control themselves for two minutes, and the unwelcome dirty convos she’s had on dating apps.We also get into her own messy dating experience with yet another Filthy John™ from 2017, a saga that played out very publicly… on Twitter, of course. Back in the good ole days when Irish twitter was hopping. Stay tuned! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

23 Juli 50min

In this final installment of Filthy John, Aine takes the spotlight to share her experience with John. She opens up about his drug addiction, compulsive lying, and the growing concern she holds for his young daughter. The rest of the women return one last time to recount some truly jaw-dropping stories about John and we learn that John has just discovered the existence of this series - and he’s not happy, surprise surprise. This episode brings the series to a close with raw honesty, solidarity, and a stark reminder of the lasting impact of abuse.Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional and physical abuse, coercive control, and threats of violence.If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

11 Juni 53min

For almost the first year of her relationship with John, Linda was over the moon. she thought she had the perfect relationship, and the BDSM aspect was the cherry on top. But things took a turn, and John's manipulation became relentless - convincing her and even her family that she was unwell, stealing from her and mentally abusing her.  In this episode, Linda opens up about the emotional and mental torture she endured. Monica also shares her harrowing experience -  the night he threatened her with a wrench, and she feared her child would find her dead in a pool of blood the next morning. Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional and physical abuse, coercive control, and threats of violence.If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

8 Juni 29min

Kim thought she’d found the perfect man. John was charming, attentive - too good to be true. And he was. In this episode, Kim shares how John’s lies and manipulation gave way to emotional abuse and torment.Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional abuse and more. If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

5 Juni 39min

John, 47, from Wexford seemed like the dream - charming, funny, attentive and everything a woman could want. But behind the charm was a darker truth: compulsive lying, cheating, stealing, drugs, manipulation, and worse. This multi-part series shares the real experiences of the women he deceived, not just to tell their stories, but to help protect others. If you recognise him, or his behaviour, this podcast might save you from going through the same.These are the stories of the women he fooled... starting with Monica.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dating-orange-podcast--5898530/support.

3 Juni 23min