Season 8 Ep 8: Dating App Horror Stories

Season 8 Ep 8: Dating App Horror Stories

From FratChat Podcast by Carlos Garcia and Chris Moore

March 31, 2026 · 1h 45m · Season 8 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode explores real-life horror stories from dating apps, highlighting the dangers of modern dating while balancing it with comedic elements.

This week on the FratChat Podcast, we’re diving into the dark side of modern dating with Dating App Horror Stories—real-life cases where a simple swipe turned into something straight out of a nightmare. What starts as a match, a few messages, and maybe even a great first date can quickly spiral into something far more sinister. From catfishing predators to calculated killers using platforms like Tinder and Facebook as hunting grounds, we break down true stories that will make you think twice before meeting up with a stranger from the internet. These aren’t just bad date stories—these are the moments where trust gets weaponized, and the consequences are chilling. But don’t worry—we balance the horror with some classic FratChat chaos. We’ve got listener emails, including one guy who fumbled a perfect first date thanks to some historically questionable underwear decisions, plus a tough moral dilemma about traveling during uncertain times. In the news, we unpack a shocking and bizarre murder case that’s raising serious questions, and in “Not the Drag Queens,” we highlight a disturbing real-world case that challenges some loud misconceptions about where real danger actually comes…

Topics covered

  • dating apps
  • horror stories
  • catfishing
  • murder cases
  • trust issues

Keywords

  • Tinder
  • Facebook
  • true stories
  • listener emails
  • moral dilemmas

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Not the Drag Queens

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