
Sounds Fake But Okay
A podcast where an aromantic asexual girl and a biromantic demisexual girl talk about all things to do with love, relationships, sexuality, and pretty much anything else that they just don't understand.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 300: Government Recognition of Asexuality feat. Ash McCullough
Hey what’s up hello! For this week’s very exciting 300th episode we’re chatting with Ash McCullough about their advocacy work with the Australian government.Content Notice: Brief discussion of Roe v. Wade and abortion lawsEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/government-recognition-of-asexuality-feat-ash-mccullough Follow Ash: @ash.slingshott Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Apr 21, 2024 • 52min
Ep 299: Gold Star Asexuality and "Actual Asexuals"
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about the concept of gold star asexuality and the harm and confusion caused by a community of "actual asexuals"Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/gold-star-asexuality-and-actual-asexuals Kayla KaszycaP.O. Box 410021Cambridge, MA 02141Sarah CostelloP.O. Box 16453North Hollywood, CA 91615Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Apr 7, 2024 • 53min
Ep 298: The Rise of Smutty Books
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about the mainstreamification of smutty books, our desire for a rating system in books, and how we feel about the rise of smut as aspecs.Content Notice: slavery, violence against black people, murder, discussions of sex (at Wimbledon), and mention of the phrase "quivering member."Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-rise-of-smutty-books Support the SHEAUXTIME Collective: https://www.sheauxtime.com/# | @SHEAUXTIMEDonate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 31, 2024 • 57min
Ep 297: Body Count
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about the very stupid concept of a body count AKA how many people you've had sex with and the dangers of using body count as a stand-in for the value someone puts on sexEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/body-count Content Notice: Harmful stereotypes about mental illness, general discussions of sex, mentions of sexismDonate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 24, 2024 • 50min
Ep 296: Am I The Asshole pt. 9
Hey what's up hello! You know what time it is — it's time to prowl the depths of Reddit to figure out what on Earth is going on out there.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/am-i-the-asshole-pt-9 Books with acespec and arospec characters: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-with-acespec-and-arospec-characters? Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 295: Couple Privilege
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about the evil that is couple privilege and how it disadvantages single people AND couples alike.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/couple-privilege Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 10, 2024 • 51min
Ep 294: Q&A - aspec activism, friendship, the allos, & more!
Hey what's up hello! This week we're taking the time to answer your questions about everything from aspec activism to our favorite places to travel.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/qa-aspec-activism-friendship-the-allos-more Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepodFollow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMtwww.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 3, 2024 • 48min
Ep 293: Can AI Help You Date?
Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about how artificial intelligence has invaded the world of dating from AI dating coaches to AI dating profile assistants.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/can-ai-help-you-date Vote for Dear, Luke Love, Me: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YWQLHHH No sex, no romance playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wdkxJGXc1xUrtlJi0GPke?si=dde7d2d6407c4ecc Cosmo articles: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a46584514/bias-ai-dating-technology/ | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a46585109/ai-dating-tips/ | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a46575786/ai-dating-common-questions-concerns-experts/ Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepodFollow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMtwww.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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Feb 25, 2024 • 51min
Ep 292: Separating Aromanticism from Asexuality
The hosts dive deep into the important distinctions between aromanticism and asexuality, using humor to make complex topics relatable. They share personal experiences and societal misconceptions, shedding light on the challenges faced by those identifying as aromantic. As they reflect on their literary journeys and celebrate community milestones, they emphasize the necessity of inclusive language and better representation. Plus, enjoy their delightful banter and anecdotes about recent performances, keeping it both entertaining and insightful!

Feb 18, 2024 • 44min
Ep 291: Am I The Asshole pt. 8 (Asshole Edition)
Hey what's up hello! We're back reading r/AmITheAsshole. Some of them may be fake but oh boy are they full of assholes!Content Warning: Mentions of child abuse, domestic violence, death, miscarriage, incestEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/am-i-the-asshole-pt-8-asshole-edition Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book