TL;DR
- New dating podcast launching April 28
- Hosts include Gareth Valentino and Amy Spalding
- Features guests from the LGBTQ+ community
- Focus on real queer dating stories
- Partnership with Tinder for fun segments
Hold onto your rainbow flags, because the creators of the beloved BBC series I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed A Boy are back with a brand new dating podcast that promises to be as chaotic and fabulous as the queer dating scene itself. Launching on April 28, It Started With A Kiss will kick off with a double-episode featuring none other than reality star Christine McGuinness and Australian football sensation Joshua Cavallo.
Hosted by fan-favorites Gareth Valentino and Amy Spalding, this podcast isn’t just about swiping right; it’s about diving deep into the messy world of modern dating. Each week, Valentino and Spalding will sit down with a variety of stars, including Tia Kofi, Rosie Jones, Nathan Henry, and Cat Burns, to dish on their perfect queer date nights. Expect everything from pre-date rituals to unforgettable kisses, and of course, the inevitable wardrobe malfunctions that we all know too well.
But it’s not all fun and games. Tinder is getting in on the action with a segment called Hot Date, where guests will swipe left or right on dating red flags, guilty pleasures, and brutally honest dealbreakers. You know, the classic “lives with mum” or “calls himself a party animal” type of drama that keeps us all entertained.
Amy Spalding, who gained popularity on the first series of I Kissed A Girl, emphasized the importance of sharing queer stories in today’s world. “We are in a time where giving platforms to queer stories are more important than ever. This pod is spotlighting needed voices and experiences so that those on similar journeys can relate and know they’re not alone,” she said. “In this gorgeously queer pod, we’re gathering authentic stories and spreading incredible messages about queer love whilst also having a giggle about the messy, fun, steamy, chaotic world of dating that we all experience regardless of sexuality and identity.”
Gareth Valentino echoed her sentiments, stating, “It feels more important now than ever that there are platforms to tell queer stories. On this new podcast, Amy and I will be talking to people from across the LGBTQ+ community about love, dating, chaos, and heartbreak. It’s a space where queer stories aren’t polished or packaged, but real, complicated, and worth listening to.”
So mark your calendars, folks! It Started With A Kiss launches on April 28 and will be available on all your favorite platforms, including Spotify and YouTube. Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even cringe as we celebrate the wild world of queer dating!
https://www.youtube.com/@ItStartedWithAKissPod