Dating can be tough, and I’m here to help you navigate it... or at least make you feel less alone while you're at it. What started as a faceless TikTok page sharing my own dating nightmares has turned into a podcast with me, my pals, and some well known faces. Whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between, you are all very welcome, huns. 💘🔥 Bonus episodes are coming very soon to HeadStuff+ so watch this space. Become a member and support The Dating Orange at https://headstuffpodcasts.com/. This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Matt Mah...
Latest episodes
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2 min
Swing State - Coming Soon!
Beyond the old myths of keys in a bowl and pampas grass lies a quiet but strong subculture operating right across Ireland. Swing State is a new five-part investigative podcast seri…
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9 min
[Preview] Bonus: The Kink Scene in Ireland with Jenny
This week the orange is joined by Jenny for the first of a two-part bonus series. Jenny shares what life is really like living in rural Ireland in a poly household. Jenny opens up…
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8 min
[Preview] Bonus: Living Poly in Rural Ireland with Jenny
This week the orange is joined by Jenny for the first of a two-part bonus series. Jenny shares what life is really like living in rural Ireland in a poly household. Jenny opens up…
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45 min
How Polyamory Actually Works
This week, the Orange co-hosted by friend of the show Justine Stafford sits down with creative director Hloni Coleman to explore alternative dating and break down how polyamory act…
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9 min
[Preview] Bonus: Wedding Planning Part 2 (With Roisin from Daters Gonna Date)
Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Roisin from Daters Gonna Date. This week we discuss the rest of the venues we both visited, vendors, music & entertainment options.…
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35 min
Finding The Perfect Wedding Venue (with Roisin from Daters Gonna Date)
This week, the Orange sits down with Roisin from the Daters Gonna Date podcast to break down the reality of wedding venue hunting across Ireland. From capacity caps and costs to ba…
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9 min
[Preview] Bonus: Closure, Delusion and Letting Go with Justine Stafford
Your friend was in a mentally and emotionally abusive relationship, but five years later they’re still talking about him, looking for contact with him and his family, and searching…
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42 min
TikTok Thirst Traps to Craigslist Catfishes with Ross
This week's guest is Ross (@unsub1989), content creator, activist, accidental political commentator, and self-described 'Paddystinian.' His online journey is a funny one. He starte…
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8 min
[Preview] Bonus: Matchmaking Adrian & Caroline
This week we hear from the wonderful Adrian & Caroline after their first date. To hear the full episode and access ad-free listening go to https://headstuffpodcasts.com/membersh…
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44 min
Navigating Singles Events with Samantha Keating
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! 🍊 This week, the Orange chats with Samantha Keating, founder of Your Friend, My Friend, about running over 150 singles events across Ireland. Sam…
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46 min
From Courtrooms To Comedy with Justine Halpin
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! Today's guest, Justine Halpin, solicitor working in domestic violence by day and a stand up comedian by night, giving her a unique perspective on…
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11 min
[Preview] Bonus: Matchmaking Mairead & Conor
Tall? Check. Ginger? Snickers workwear? Check. The Orange may have found Mairead’s dream guy this week, but could he actually be the one? To hear the full episode and access ad-fre…
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23 min
Nightmare Dates with Tracy from The Midlands
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! This week the Orange is joined by the wonderful Tracy from The Midlands. Tracy is a gas character who has lots of hilarious and shocking stories…
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15 min
[Preview] Bonus: Matchmaking Triona & Richard
This week the orange is matching up Richard and Triona. Surely we don't have another case of ghosting on our hands this week!?.. 👻 To hear the full episode and access ad-free liste…
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17 min
Catfish: Who Is Behind Dr. Rudy Stein?
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! Three women got in touch with me separately over the space of a few months, all describing different experiences with the same man from a dating…
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29 min
Josie in Dublin: Normal People vs. Real Irish Lads
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! This week the orange is joined by Josie, a TikToker from Chicago living in Dublin. Josie opens up about moving to Ireland with Normal People expe…
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55 min
The Manosphere & Male Loneliness with Aoife Moore
Welcome back to The Dating Orange! This week the orange is joined by journalist and author Aoife Moore to chat about the recent Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary and the male lo…
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8 min
[Preview] Bonus: Matchmaking Séan and Laura
Welcome to the very first exclusive matchmaking episode of The Dating Orange. This week, the Orange is matching up farmer Séan and teacher Lorna. They seem perfect on paper, but wi…
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38 min
JUSTINE…. I’M ENGAGED
Welcome back for a new season of The Dating Orange. This week The Orange opens up to good pal Justine Stafford about her recent engagement. This one is not to be missed! 🍊💍 To supp…
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2 min
The Dating Orange Is Back
The Dating Orange is back and this new season dives headfirst into the chaos of modern dating, featuring real-life stories from everyday people, from a man with his own “baby reind…