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Sounds Fake But Okay

Sounds Fake But Okaywww.soundsfakepod.com
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.

Episodes

Ep 335: What to Give Up for Lent

Hey what's up hello! Some people are giving things up for Lent. We have ideas. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Mar 09, 202548 min

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. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Mar 02, 202555 min

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: @s3xtheorywithdee Dee's Substack: https://s3xtheorywithdee.substack.com/ Buy Dee's Book! https://bookshop.org/a/101336/9781805011996 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://d...

Feb 23, 20251 hr 15 min

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/aromantic_aurea Tumblr: https://aromantic-aurea.tumblr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurea_a...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 2 min

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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Feb 09, 202545 min

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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Feb 02, 20251 hr

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 trafficking Episode 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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jan 26, 202549 min

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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 5 min

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 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soun...

Dec 15, 20241 hr 14 min

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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 08, 202457 min

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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 01, 202454 min

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 Rat in Hat: https://x.com/kirbycheatfurby/status/1858725354224894082?s=42 Rat in Vest: https://www.ins...

Nov 24, 20241 hr

Ep 323: The 4B Movement

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about the Korean 4B Movement and how it could or could not be applied to the US post-election. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/2024/11/17/ep-323-the-4b-movement Next week we're doing another listener lore drop! Submit your lore here: https://forms.gle/VaC2rp2BZMuscToy6 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/...

Nov 17, 202453 min

Ep 322: Conjugal Visits

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about conjugal visits - what they are, their history, and what they mean for the importance of sex in society. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/conjugal-visits Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Nov 03, 202450 min

Ep 321: "Hear Me Out" Cakes

Hey what's up hello! This week we discussing the concept of "Hear Me Out" cakes and asking the age-old question: are the allos okay ? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/hear-me-out-cakes Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 27, 202457 min

Ep 320: Listener Lore (AITA)

Hey what's up hello! This week instead of heading to Reddit to find wild stories about love and life, we're getting our stories straight from you, our loyal listeners. Strap in, it's about to get wild (literally). Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-aita Drop your Listener Lore: https://forms.gle/b5Vs7VNk6ZJTrcCq7 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsf...

Oct 20, 202456 min

Ep 319: Would You Rather - Aspec Edition

Hey what's up hello! This week we're playing a good old-fashioned game of Would You Rather - aspec edition. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/would-you-rather-aspec-edition Drop your Listener Lore: https://forms.gle/b5Vs7VNk6ZJTrcCq7 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 13, 202452 min

Ep 318: Public Displays of Affection

This week we're talking all about PDA and just how much Sarah hates it no matter what. Also please write Vote FWD letters with Sarah or else she'll cry and think you hate democracy. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/public-displays-of-affection Support Aromcom: seedandspark.com/fund/aromcom Write Vote FWD Letters With Us: https://votefwd.org/goal-page/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfa...

Oct 06, 202447 min

Ep 317: Reddit Rabbit Hole pt 13

Hey what's up hello! Once again we are in the Reddit and Am I The Asshole trenches. Content Notice: Discussions of gun violence, abuse, and police Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-pt-13 Write Vote FWD Letters With Us: https://votefwd.org/goal-page/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 29, 20241 hr 2 min

316: Unconditional Love

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about unconditional love - Is it real? Should it exist? What problems does it cause? We also talk a lot about hell. I don't know man. You know how this podcast is. Content Warnings: discussion of school shootings Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/unconditional-love Shop our Bookshop.org shelves: bookshop.org/shop/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfa...

Sep 22, 202454 min

Ep 315: Cishet Men are Homoerotic

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about heterosexual men, and how actually... homoerotic they are? Content notice: Brief mentions of sexual assault Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/cishet-men-are-homoerotic Shop our Bookshop.org shelves: bookshop.org/shop/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com...

Sep 15, 202451 min

Ep 314: The Don't Should Philosophy

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about our famous "Don't Should" life philosophy. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-dont-should-philosophy Rock the Don't Should sweatshirt: www.soundsfakepod.com/shop/dont-should-sweatshirt Shop our Bookshop.org shelves: bookshop.org/shop/soundsfakepod Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/...

Sep 08, 202456 min

Ep 313: Sexuality is Fluid!

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about sexuality (and gender) are fluid, the idea of being "born this way" and honestly a lot about coconut trees. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sexuality-is-fluid Virgin Radio Pridecast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Cb6mSudbWXnRSdRgqCsPp?si=fe0fcd6bbe894442 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfake...

Aug 25, 202445 min

Ep 312: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA 12)

Hey what's up hello! You know that time it is. The artist formerly known as Am I the Asshole is back — this week we come to you with Reddit stories of all sorts, and also a Google review for some reason. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-12 ELLE article: https://www.elle.com/life-love/sex-relationships/a61472319/friendship-asexual-community/ Virgin Radio Pridecast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Cb6mSudbWXnRSdRgqCsPp?si=fe0fcd6bbe894442...

Aug 18, 202459 min

Ep 311: Trad Wives and Ballerina Farm

Hey what's up hello! This week we are talking about trad wives by way of the Ballerina Farm controversy. What are they? Why are they? Are they okay??? Content Notice: Mentions of miscarriage Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/trad-wives-and-ballerina-farm The Times Article: https://www.thetimes.com/magazines/the-sunday-times-magazine/article/meet-the-queen-of-the-trad-wives-and-her-eight-children-plfr50cgk Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: htt...

Aug 11, 202459 min

Ep 310: Yapping

Hey what's up hello! We are back and ready to utilize our hard-earned PhDs in yappology. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/yapping Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Aug 04, 20241 hr 3 min

Ep 309: Do Romance Tropes Actually Work in Real Life??

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about common romance fiction tropes, try to decide if they would actually work in real life, and decide how we would react if one of our friends was in an IRL romance trope. See you again in August!!! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/do-romance-tropes-actually-work-in-real-life Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jun 30, 202448 min

Ep 308: Aspec Origin Stories

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about ~aspec awakenings~ and our own SFBO lore. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aspec-origin-stories Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 4 min

Ep 307: Am I The Asshole pt. 11

Hey what's up hello! You already know what time it is. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/am-i-the-asshole-pt-11 DONATE TO ALAA'S GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alaa-d-alnajarrs-family-survive-genocide Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jun 16, 202455 min

Ep 306: The "Medium Ugly" Phenomenon

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about the influx of discussions around "medium ugly" men, the related category of "hot rodent" men, and how both of those groups are just... normal-looking people. Content Notice: Eating disorders Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-medium-ugly-phenomenon DONATE TO ALAA'S GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alaa-d-alnajarrs-family-survive-genocide Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfake...

Jun 09, 202446 min