Sounds Fake But Okay
In this podcast, two friends navigate the world of love, relationships, and sexuality from their unique perspectives as an aromantic asexual and a biromantic demisexual. They discuss topics like dating, attraction, and societal expectations, often with humor and honesty. The show aims to educate and entertain while exploring aspects of identity that are often misunderstood.
Episodes
Ep 402: Reddit Rabbithole pt. 27
Hey what's up hello! We're back and people are wilder than ever.Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 401: Demisexuality in The Love Hypothesis
Hey what’s up hello! This week we’re talking about The Love Hypothesis, defining demisexuality, and nuance. Why did Sarah write a manifesto about only a few words? Why is Kayla, the demi one, less invested than Sarah is? Why does any of it matter? Only one way to find out, kids. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/demisexuality-in-the-love-hypothesis Donate: patreon.com/soundsf
Ep 400: Sounds Quote But Okay
Hey what's up hello! To celebrate our 400th episode (HUH?!), we read quotes from our first 100 episodes and try to guess which one of us said it and what the hell we were talking about. Also: a Todd update.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sounds-quote-but-okay Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod
Ep 399: Bachelor(ette) Parties
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about bachelor, bachelorette, and bachelorx(?) parties. What's up with those?Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/bachelorette-parties Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 398: Wattpad Censorship
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about the removal of smut from the fanfiction site Wattpad, censorship online, ArchiveOfOurOwn refugees, and online etiquette.TW: Mentions of rape and non-conEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/wattpad-censorship Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our
Ep 397: Horseshoe Theory (kind of)
Hey what's up hello! This week we’re talking about the horseshoe theory… kind of. Really, what we’re talking about is being so woke that you loop around the other side and become problematic. We also tell you some personal tales of woe, if you're into that sort of thing.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/horseshoe-theory-kind-of Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Foll
Ep 396: Reddit Rabbithole pt. 26
Hey what's up hello! We're back digging through the trenches of Reddit and we've found supposed deadbeat moms and bridezillas galore.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-pt-26 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 395: Enforcing the Patriarchy from Under the Queer Umbrella
Hey what's up hello! This week, we talk about recent examples of queer people enforcing the patriarchy upon other queer people. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/enforcing-the-patriarchy-from-under-the-queer-umbrella Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 394: Things We're Afraid to Admit as Aspecs
Hey what's up hello! This week, we are BACK from break, and we're talking about all the things we're afraid to admit as aspecs. Inspired by this delightful TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pipedownimtt/video/7660292362014412062r=1&t=ZP-97sWANlNBGxEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/things-were-afraid-to-admit-as-aspecs Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow
Ep 393: The World Cup Sex Boom and Sex Bucket Lists
Hey what's up hello! This week, inspired by the Scottish having a very roudy visit in Boston for the World Cup, we talk about the phenomenon of sex bucket lists and only having sex with someone because of their nationality. There truly are so many reasons to have sex.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-world-cup-sex-boom-and-sex-bucket-lists Donate: patreon.com/soundsf
Ep 392: Reddit Rabbithole pt. 25
Hey what's up hello! You know we're back scrolling through the depths of Reddit. This week: idiot step-fathers, too many blow jobs, saving skulls, incompatible sex drives, and getting the ick bad.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-pt-25 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.c
Ep 391: Why Do the Straights Hate Yearning?
Hey what's up hello! This week we’re back with a follow-up to something we touched on last week: ✨yearning✨. Why do queer folks do so much of it and the straights.... don't?Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/why-do-the-straights-hate-yearning Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our bo
Ep 390: Listener Lore pt. 9
Hey what's up hello! This week we’re back with some listener lore, where we hit all the important topics: mustard gas, toilet feuds, should soup, and straight people’s apparent disinterest in yearning. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-9 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBu
Ep 389: Body Trends
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about body trends. What's up with everyone suddenly trying to go for the emaciated look? What does it mean? Do queer people also fall victim? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/body-trends Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book:
Ep 388: The College for Tradwives and MRS Degrees
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about Hyles-Anderson College, an unaccredited college in Indiana that teaches young women how to be proper wives and mothers. They really went out and made an MRS degree real.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-college-for-tradwives-and-mrs-degrees Sources:https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/the-college-for-trad-wives?srsltid=Af
Ep 387: Therapy and Asexuality feat. Ashley Koch
Hey what's up hello! This week, we're chatting with Ashley Koch, who recently got their Master's degree in Counseling! Ash shares their experience in their Master's program, asexuality in the DSM-5-TR, counselor competency as an asexual person, and the lack of LGBTQ+ education in counseling courses.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/therapy-and-asexuality-fea
Ep 386: Fuck, Marry, Kill (But Aspec) pt. 2
Hey what's up hello! This week we're reaching deep into the archives and pulling out a concept we haven't done since 2021. Should we have left it there? Who knows! We play our version of fuck, marry, kill - elevator, QPR, kill.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/fuck-marry-kill-but-aspec-pt-2 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https
Ep 385: Reddit Rabbithole (AITA) pt. 24
Hey what's up hello! You know it, you love it. Sarah is back from Ireland, and Reddit is back in town. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-aita-pt-24 Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Special Report: Live from the AroAce Capital of the World
Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/special-report-live-from-the-aroace-capital-of-the-world Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 384: The Overlap Between Trans and Aspec Identities
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the high percentage of aspecs that are under the trans umbrella. We try to figure out why so many aspecs are trans and discuss how the identities interact. Also, unrelated: Sarah's insurance beef.No episode next week while Sarah is abroad but we'll be back the week after!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-overlap-betwe
Ep 383: Can I Still Be Asexual/Aromantic If...?
Hey what's up hello! Today we answer the question can I still be asexual or aromantic if I have sex? If I'm in a romantic relationship? If I have trauma? The answer is basically always yes but let's talk about it!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/can-i-still-be-asexual/aromantic-if Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discor
Ep 382: Listener Lore pt. 8
Hey what’s up hello! It’s time for another listener lore, where we answer pressing questions like what the hell is up with Nick? How did we end up on a sidebar about the BTS members’ alpha/omega fanfiction statistics? And… YOUR TONGUES TOUCH WHEN YOU KISS????Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-8 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join:
Ep 381: Sex Toys
Hey what's up hello! Today we're learning about sex toys. Specifically, the ones that are defined by google as "weird" but... good? Look, we don't know either. Just come on this journey with us. Or don't! (Sorry, this is what happens when Sarah writes the pod descriptions.)CW: Explicit discussion of sex toys and how they're usedEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakep
Ep 380: Birth Order Determines Sexuality?
Hey what's up hello! Today we dive into research that shows strong links between someone's birth order and sibling composition and their sexuality. We are not scientists; we are just two girls trying to figure it out. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/birth-order-determines-sexuality Sources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39627649/Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod
Ep 379: Reddit Rabbithole (AITA) pt. 23
Hey what's up hello! This week ask ourselves the age-old question: just what IS happening over on Reddit? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-aita-pt-23 Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 378: Heteropessimism
Hey what's up hello! This week we dive into Heteropessimism and make the case for MORE attention to be paid to heterosexuality? We know how it sounds, but hear us out.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/heteropessimism Sources:https://thenewinquiry.com/on-heteropessimism/ Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.s
Ep 377: Dating Tips for the "Libido Crisis"
Hey what's up hello! This week we learn that there's apparently a libido crisis going on. News to us. We read what Them has to say about the crisis and rate their 69 dating and sex tips that are supposed to "help us navigate love and sex during decidedly unsexy times." Much to unpack.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/dating-tips-for-the-libido-crisis Sourc
Ep 376: Winter Olympics Recap
Hey what's up hello! This week we're recapping the 2026 Winter Olympics and talking about everything from cheating scandals (the romantic and sports kinds) to queer icons to penis injections. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/winter-olympics-recap Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy
Ep 375: Reddit Rabbithole (AITA) pt. 22
Hey what’s up hello! You know it. You love it. This week we’re back on Reddit and asking the important questions: can I sue my friend for no-showing to my wedding? Why the hell would you bring a sex worker as your plus one to a baby shower? Where did my brother’s loose prosthetic leg come from? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-aita-pt-22 Donate: patreon.com
Ep 374: Aromantic Art feat. Zachary Trebellas
Hey what's up hello! This week, in honor of Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, we're chatting with aromantic artist Zachary Trebellas about his new exhibit "Shot With a Lead Arrow" and his experience as someone who is aro but not ace.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aromantic-art-feat-zachary-trebellas Check out Shot With a Lead Arrow: www.zacharytrebell
Ep 373: Aplatonic
Hey what's up hello! This week we're exploring aplatonicism — what it is, what the aplatonic experience might feel like, and why it can be so hard for even aspecs to wrap their minds around. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aplatonic Sources:https://www.tumblr.com/aromagni/629112378923122688/aplatonic-masterpost https://medium.com/@rockytrondle/friendship-is-not-
Ep 372: Listener Lore pt. 7
Hey what's up hello! We're back reading YOUR wild Reddit-style stories. This week - Alfredo disasters, accidental relationships, and more car troubles.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-7 Submit Your Lore: https://forms.gle/rYVDYf4em9dexwvd7 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakep
Ep 371: Queerbaiting
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk Queerbaiting - what's the real definition is, what queerbaiting isn't, and if celebrities themselves can queerbait with their actual sexuality.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/queerbaiting Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.
Ep 370: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 21
Hey what's up hello! Second episode of the year and we're already back in the Reddit trenches. This time - wedding seating chart mayhem and insecure husbands. Oh we are soooo back.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-21 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our
Ep 369: Heated Rivalry
Hey what's up hello! We are BACK and we are talking about GAY HOCKEY — why is everyone (including us) obsessed with it? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/heated-rivalry Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 368: Same Podcast, One Year Apart (The Sixth Year)
Hey what's up hello! For our last episode of the year we're returning to our annual tradition of recording the same episode one year apart, a la the Billie Eilish Vanity Fair interviews.Thank you for another fantastic year! We are so grateful for you all and will be back in your ears in 2026!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-sixth-year
Ep 367: Aromanticism and Asexuality at Work
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about what it's like being aromantic or asexual at work. We discuss whether being aspec puts you at a disadvantage when trying to bond with coworkers and the pros and cons of coming out at work.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aromanticism-and-asexuality-at-work Article on benevolent intentions toward coworkers: https://www.na
Ep 366: Writing Aspecs
Hey what's up hello! This week we look at harrowing posts from r/menwritingwomen and talk about what it takes for straight people to successfully write queer characters and for allos to successfully write aspec characters.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/writing-aspecs Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.sou
Ep 365: Sex in Horror Movies (feat. Stepdean)
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about spooky horror movies. Why do the characters who have sex always get killed? And what does it mean? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sex-in-horror-movies-feat-stepdean Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.co
Ep 364: Are Single Folks Punished Financially?
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about ~money~, and the evergreen question: are aspecs, single folks, and those in non-normative relationships punished financially in our society for their way of life? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/are-single-folks-punished-financially Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord
Ep 363: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 20
Hey what's up hello! We're back on Reddit, and you can't stop us.Content warning: graphic descriptions of poop and unhygienic behavior (we’re so sorry)Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-20 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.
Ep 362: Listener Lore pt. 6
Hey what's up hello! More listener lore m'lord? This week we've got large game, horrifying gifts from crushes, pepper spray, annoying dudebros, and more!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-6 Submit Your Lore: https://forms.gle/rYVDYf4em9dexwvd7 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.sou
Ep 361: Tops, Bottoms, and Queer Heteronormativity
Happy Ace Week! This week’s ep could not be less about that. It IS, however, about heteronormativity in how we talk about queer sex, and also a Twitter fight Sarah got in. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/tops-bottoms-and-queer-heteronormativity Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: w
Ep 360: True Love's Kiss and the Science of Kissing
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the mythos of "true love's first kiss," why it's a lazy plot device, and why humans like kissing so dang much in the first place.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/true-loves-kiss-and-the-science-of-kissing Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.sound
Ep 359: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 19
Hey what's up hello! We're back with Reddit stories about hair bears, vegan drama, and picking up the check. Plus, a passionate rant about Magic 8 Balls.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-19 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com
Ep 358: Sexualized Music
Hey what's up hello! This week we explore the modern-day influx (or is it?) of sexualized music. Somehow that also turns into a discussion of how some helicopter parents these days aren’t even helicopter parenting right, and also the world’s most pressing question: was Jesus a guitar guy? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sexualized-music Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod
Ep 357: Aspec Smut Writers
Hey what's up hello! This week we explore why acespecs are so good at writing smut and why arospecs are so good at writing romance.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aspec-smut-writers Pre-Order Dear Luke, Love, Me: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/dear-luke-love-me/umc.cmc.6qer6q311z5e60jz3s8drkyvm?l=pt Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: ht
Ep 356: Hot Takes
Hey what's up hello! Today we're sharing our hot takes and yours! Feel the burn of the hottest takes about evolution, lesbianism, historical friendships, and more.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/hot-takes-2 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 355: People in Relationships are Treated Better
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about how people who are in relationships are treated differently than single people. It's like couple privledge but for the individual. We hate it!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/people-in-relationships-are-treated-better Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soun
Ep 354: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 18
Hey what's up hello! This week we are back on our Reddit Rabbithole BS. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-18 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
Ep 353: AI Relationships
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss people having AI partners.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/ai-relationships Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 352: Listener Lore pt. 5
Hey what's up hello! We're back telling YOUR wild stories from high school relationship drama to pigeon rescues.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-5 Submit your own listener lore: https://forms.gle/HNE2XpfnQkVVV9ha6Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.sou
Ep 351: 8th Birthday Q&A
Hey what's up hello! We are back and it is time for a Q&A for SFBO's 8th birthday! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/8th-birthday-qa 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
Ep 350: Pride 2025 and Biphobia
Hey what's up hello! As June wraps up, we reflect on Pride 2025 - the lack of corporate pride, aspecs at pride events, and rampant biphobia. And do we get a little bit off topic sometimes? Of course we do.See you in August!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/pride-2025-and-biphobia Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHM
Ep 349: Could Changing for a Crush Be a Good Thing?
Hey what's up hello! This week we look at examples of times when changing your interests or look for the sake of a crush actually turned out to be a good thing. We know it's shocking and gross, but could changing yourself for a crush actually be good??Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/could-changing-for-a-crush-be-a-good-thing Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Foll
Ep 348: Choose Your Own Adventure
Hey what's up hello! This week we play romance and dating choose your own adventure stories on chooseyourstory.com! Spoiler alert: it goes about as well as you think it will.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/choose-your-own-adventure Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.sound
Ep 347: Can Womanhood and Aspec Identities Coexist?
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss how society's current conception of womanhood clashes with asexual and aromantic identities. Can gender and sexuality be separated? What does it mean to be a woman when you don't desire or want to be desired? All that and more (after 10 minutes of girlhood and yapping at the top of the episode of course).Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod
Ep 346: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 17
Hey what's up hello! We are back and so are the people who make so many bad decisions and then post about them on Reddit.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-17 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 345: Pets Boost Wellbeing More Than Partners
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about a new study that found that having a cat or a dog to keep you company could boost your wellbeing as much as being married. The only problem is the study makes absolutely no sense and we don't understand math. Either way, pets are important!!!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/pets-boost-wellbeing-more-than-partner
Ep 344: Portalmania by Debbie Urbanski
Hey what's up hello! This week we're joined by Debbie Urbanski to talk about her excellent collection of short stories, Portalmania. Portalmania dives bravely into the shadowy depths of betrayal, parenthood, revenge, murder, coercive sex, open marriages, asexuality, neurodiversity, and second chances.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/portalmania-by-debbie-urbanski P
Ep 343: On Queer Women Loving Boy Bands
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the phenomenon of queer women loving boy bands and yell from the mountaintops about how you can be a boy band fan without finding any of the band members attractive!!!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/on-queer-women-loving-boy-bands Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt ww
Ep 342: Listener Lore pt. 4
Hey what's up hello! This week we're reading some more lore submitted by our listeners.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-4 Submit your lore: https://forms.gle/zHQTVVZRACvxmgFn8 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookBuy our book: w
Ep 341: Trans Aspec Solidarity
Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the overlap between transphobia and aphobia and the importance of trans aspec solidarity.TW: transphobiaEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/trans-aspec-solidarity Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 340: Making Assumptions
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about making assumptions about people. They really do make an ass out of you and me. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/making-assumptions Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookBuy our book: www.soundsfakep
Ep 339: Doing Things Alone
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about doing things by yourself when they are normally done as a couple or in a group. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/doing-things-alone Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookBuy our book: www.soundsfake
Ep 338: Reddit Rabbit Hole pt. 16
You know what time it is.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-16 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 337: Beauty Standards
Hey what's up hello! Today we talk about the morning shed, appealing to various gazes, and other such beauty standard shenanigans. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/beauty-standards 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
Ep 336: Non-Allo Major Life Events
Hey what's up hello! Today we have LOTS of house to keep. Then, we talk about the importance of celebrating major life events that aren't allo-centric things like weddings or baby showers.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/non-allo-major-life-events Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy
Ep 335: What to Give Up for Lent
Hey what's up hello! Some people are giving things up for Lent. We have ideas. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/what-to-give-up-for-lent 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
Ep 334: Reddit Rabbit Hole pt. 15
Hey what's up hello! We're back reading Reddit stories with a heavy detour to Bologna Fest.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-15 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 333: Inclusive Sex Ed feat. Dee Whitnell
Hey what's up hello! This week we're chatting with Dee Whitnell about their new book Beyond Bananas and Condoms: The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Sex Education You Never Got at School. Episode Transript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/inclusive-sex-ed-feat-dee-whitnell Follow Dee: @s3xtheorywithdeeDee's Substack: https://s3xtheorywithdee.substack.com/ Buy Dee's Book! https://book
Ep 332: Aro Week feat. AUREA
Hey what's up hello! This week we're celebrating Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week by chatting with Rachel Levi and Kerry Chin, two of the authors of AUREA's upcoming book on aromanticism!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aro-week-feat-aurea For updates on the book, follow AUREA on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromanticAUREA X(Twitter): https://x.com/aro
Ep 331: Emophilia
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about emophilia - a psychological trait that describes people who fall in love easily, quickly, and often. Personally, we cannot relate.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/emophilia Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bo
Ep 330: Gen Z Dating Slang
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about (alleged) Gen Z dating slang. And the moon, apparently.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/gen-z-dating-slang 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
Ep 329: Listener Lore pt. 3
Hey what's up hello! This week we're reading some lighthearted and silly stories submitted by you!Content Warning: Sex traffickingEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-3 Submit your lore: https://forms.gle/zHQTVVZRACvxmgFn8 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our bo
Ep 328: Google's Year in Search
Hey what's up hello! We are back and just as mediocre as ever. This week we're answering the internet's most burning relationship questions from 2024. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/googles-year-in-search Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/boo
Ep 327: Same Podcast, One Year Apart (The Fifth Year)
Hey what's up hello! For our last episode of the year we're returning to our annual tradition of recording the same episode one year apart, a la the Billie Eilish Vanity Fair interviews.Thank you for another fantastic year! We are so grateful for you all and will be back in your ears in 2025!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-fifth-year
Ep 326: Reddit Rabbit Hole pt 14 (Kids Edition)
Hey what's up hello! For our penultimate episode of the year, we're heading back to Reddit to react to some wild stories involving kids.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-14-kids-edition Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
Ep 325: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Hey what's up hello! This week we're TOGETHER coming at you live from Kayla's hometown. We talk all about Hallmark Christmas movies from an aspec perspective.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/hallmark-christmas-movies Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakep
Ep 324: Listener Lore pt. 2
Hey what's up hello! We're back with another edition of Listener Lore. We give some updates on last time's stories and then get into more truly wild stuff.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-2 Submit Your Lore: https://forms.gle/74KWs2JV9R932rkj7 Rat in Oven: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladymixerlot/video/7436630483317820718?_r=1&_t=8rOx3gogeFD
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