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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.
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Episodes

Ep 118: The Demisexual Experience

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk all about demisexuality. What is it? What does it feel like to be demisexual? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-demisexual-experience Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Feb 01, 20201 hr

Ep 116: DON'T OUT PEOPLE

Hey what's up hello! In light of Nikkie Tutorials being forced to come out recently, we decided to talk about being outed and outing other people. The TLDR: don't do it you dick butt. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/dont-out-people Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jan 19, 202043 min

Ep 115: Little Women, Aromanticism, and Asexuality

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about Gretta Gerwig's new adaptation of Little Women. Jo March, the main character of the story, is super aromantic asexual and we live, die, and cry for it. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/little-women-aromanticism-and-asexuality Read the fanfic Sarah talked about here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20406481 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book...

Jan 12, 202057 min

Ep 114: A Decade in Review

Hey what's up hello! It's our last episode of 2020! And the last episode of the decade! We go over what happened to us this decade as well as exciting things that happened in the queer and aspec community. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/a-decade-in-review Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 29, 201952 min

Ep 113: Our Favorite Things - Forgiveness, Games, etc.

Hey what's up hello! This week is an all "juice" episode where we talk about our favorite things from video games to friends to forgiveness! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/our-favorite-things Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 22, 201943 min

Ep 112: Pet Peeves of Asexual People

Hey what's up hello! Are the allos okay? Sometimes there are things that allosexual or alloromantic people do that just don't make sense. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/pet-peeves-of-asexual-people Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 15, 201948 min

Ep 111: Sex Shouldn't Be a Social Taboo

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about how sex is a social taboo. Why is it a taboo? We don't really care. We just know it's harmful to everyone! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sex-shouldnt-be-a-social-taboo Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Dec 08, 201946 min

Ep 110: Dealing With Family During the Holidays

Hey what's up hello! As the holiday season approaches, we know some of you might have to deal with questions from your annoying Uncle Carl or Grandma Karen about whether you've found a significant other. This can be especially annoying for aspec/arospec people, so we've put together a list of things you can do or say when you get this question! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/dealing-with-family-during-the-holidays Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://...

Nov 24, 201954 min

Ep 109: How to Find a Mate

Hey what's up hello! On today's episode, the Cosmopolitan Snapchat story teaches us how to flirt with a guy at the gym. We're not so sure about it. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/how-to-find-a-mate Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Nov 17, 201948 min

Ep 108: Self-Partnered

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about Emma Watson's Vogue interview where she talks about being "self-partnered." Is the term self-partnered revolutionary? What is our aromantic perspective? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/self-partnered Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Nov 10, 201954 min

Ep 107: Crushes vs. Squishes

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about having crushes on teachers and try to figure out what the real difference between a squish and a crush is. The aromantic in us really pop out. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/crushes-vs-squishes Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Nov 03, 201950 min

Ep 106: How Witches Represent the Asexual Experience

Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss Sarah's theory that all witches (and skeletons) are asexual. Through an asexual lense, we look at how stereotypical witches and the women of the Salem Witch Trials are represented.\ Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/how-witches-represent-the-asexual-experience Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 27, 201950 min

Ep 105: Asexuals Play the KFC Dating Simulator

Hey what's up hello! This week we play KFC's new dating simulator game but in an ~asexual~ way. We learn that Colonel Sanders is kinda hot and that maybe we aren't great at dating. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/asexuals-play-the-kfc-dating-simulator Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 20, 201957 min

Ep 104: National Coming Out Day feat. Sarah's Sister

Hey what's up hello! Today we celebrate National Coming Out Day by talking with Sarah's gay sister. Sarah and her sister compare their coming out experiences and talk about the differences between their sexualities. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/national-coming-out-day-feat-sarahs-sister Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 13, 201954 min

Ep 103: Dating While Asexual

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about dating as an asexual person. We discuss our own experiences with dating as well as advice for people dating asexual people. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/dating-while-asexual Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Oct 06, 20191 hr

Ep 102: Word Association

Hey what's up hello! This week we have another stunning episode for you. We find random words in the (German) dictionary and try to relate them back to asexuality or aromanticism! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/word-association Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 29, 201950 min

Ep 101: The Bachelor From an Aro Ace Perspective Pt. 2

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about Sarah's experience watching Bachelor in Paradise as an aromantic person. Turns out, it actually taught her a lot! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-bachelor-from-an-aro-ace-perspective-pt-2 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 22, 201943 min

Ep 100: 100th Episode Extravaganza!

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah celebrate the 100th episode of Sounds Fake But Okay! They listen and react to their very first episode and go through some old polls. And they announce the release of their MERCH! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/100th-episode-extravaganza Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 15, 20191 hr 10 min

Ep 99: Relationship Anarchy

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk about the merits of Relationship Anarchy. Is it possible to be a relationship anarchist? How do its values relate to asexuality and aromanticism? Listen in to find out! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/relationship-anarchy Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 08, 201951 min

Ep 98: How to Not be Aphobic

Hey what's up hello! This week we give you many VERY helpful tips for how to not be aphobic. From lobotomies to talking to Russian bots, there are many ways to stop this behavior. (Listen until the very end for a special surprise). Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/how-to-not-be-aphobic Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Sep 01, 201943 min

Ep 97: Asexual Culture and Community

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk all about ace culture and community. What even is ace culture? What do we think of the ace community? Listen and find out! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/asexual-culture-and-community Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Aug 25, 201942 min

Ep 96: Everything is Fake

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk about everything that seems fake in the world. From dicks to antelopes to grapefruit, the girls just aren't convinced these things really exist. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/everything-is-fake Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Aug 18, 201954 min

Ep 95: Reviewing "Sexy" Things

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah review media that's supposed to be ~sexy~. They look at everything from 50 Shades of Grey, to Magic Mike, to perfume ads to try to understand how people think any of this stuff is sexy. (Note: This episode does contain a fair bit of talk about sex and sexual acts. If that makes you uncomfortable, skip this episode or parts of it!) Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reviewing-sexy-things Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @s...

Aug 11, 201953 min

Ep 94: Matchmaking for Asexuals

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk about whether they think matchmaking websites could work for asexual people who are looking to find ~the one~. They look at websites like ThreeDayRule, LUMA, and Tawkify to see if these sites are asexual (or even queer) friendly. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/matchmaking-for-asexuals Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfak...

Aug 04, 201951 min

Ep 93: Characters Who Are Definitely Asexual pt. 2

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk about more characters that they believe are definitely asexual and some who are definitely NOT asexual. It's part two of episode 17! Wow we've been doing this for a long time. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/characters-who-are-definitely-asexual-pt-2 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jul 28, 201950 min

Ep 92: Mental Health and Sexuality

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk all about mental health and how it relates to sexuality. Why is it that queer people are more likely to have mood disorders? Is this also true for asexual people? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/mental-health-and-sexuality1 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jul 21, 201946 min

Ep 91: 36 Questions to Make You Fall in Love

Hey what's up hello! This week Kayla and Sarah talk about the 36 questions. Psychologists at UC Berkley came up with a set of 36 questions that you answer with a stranger. After you answer them, you fall in love instantly! Or so they say. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/36-questions-to-make-you-fall-in-love Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book...

Jul 14, 20191 hr 3 min

Ep 90: Why Are Millennials Having So Little Sex?

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about the article Why Are Young People Having So Little Sex? by The Atlantic. How have millennials ruined something else?? Who's fault is it?? Porn? Old people? Tinder? Homework? Asexuality?? We try to figure it all out. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/why-are-millennials-having-so-little-sex Listen to Kayla's new Dungeons and Dragons podcast Into The Gridge here ! Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://...

Jul 07, 201948 min

Ep 89: Reactions to Pride and Taylor Swift's Video

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about the commercialization of pride and what it means for companies and the queer community. We also watched the very controversial Taylor Swift music video "You Need To Calm Down" and talked about our thoughts on Taylor and what it meant for her to make a video like this. *Correction: In this episode, we mentioned that Lady Gaga is straight when she is, in fact, bisexual and has unfortunately often faced bi erasure. We're sorry Lady Gaga! Episode Transcri...

Jun 30, 201955 min

Ep 88: Reading Sarah's Childhood Novel

Hey what's up hello! This week, Sarah reads the novel she wrote when she was 8 years old, and Kayla reacts. By some twist of fate, the novel is named "Aven Swords," so Kayla and Sarah do their best to read the amazing book with an asexual lense. Please come along and cringe while Sarah reads! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reading-sarahs-childhood-novel Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our b...

Jun 23, 20191 hr 5 min
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