Tales from Edinburgh Fringe: There's Not Many Fish, Bonus EP#8

In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, hosts Chris O’Neill and Thomasin Lockwood welcome comedian, writer, and children’s entertainer Philip Simon for an unforgettable deep-dive into the wild world of Jewish dating, speed dating gone wrong, and awkward online matchups—including one with his own sister 😳 (yes, really!).

💬 From being set up with childhood friends at Jewish singles events to dodging karaoke-loving kids during his fringe show, Philip delivers a non-stop stream of relatable, laugh-out-loud stories about the struggles of finding love in a community where everyone knows your grandmother.

🎭 Featuring:

• Jewish speed dating horror stories
• Dating site algorithms gone very wrong
• Finding love in real life (while dressed as a pregnant woman)
• A sneak peek into Philip's podcast “Jew Talking to Me?”
• Behind-the-scenes from Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Whether you're a dating app veteran, a Fringe comedy lover, or just here for the chaotic Jewish family banter, this episode is for you.

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🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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