Explore every episode of the podcast Sounds Fake But Okay
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Ep 364: Are Single Folks Punished Financially? | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:56:07 | |
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.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 363: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 20 | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:56:54 | |
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 Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 354: Reddit Rabbit Hole (AITA) pt. 18 | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:51:45 | |
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 Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 264: Just a Silly Little Q&A | 18 Jun 2023 | 00:55:45 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're doing a little Q&A! We answer questions about how the podcast has changed, the book, QPRs, and so much more! Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 263: Gender Detachment | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:52:21 | |
Gender detachment! What is it? Does Sarah experience it? Why is Kayla holding a betting pool on Sarah's gender and why is she refusing to allow Sarah to dictate the currency of said pool on account of "insider trading"? Much to discuss. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 262: Celebrating Pride | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:47:15 | |
Hey what's up hello! Happy pride! Today we talk about pride month and give you some unique ways to celebrate. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 261: Aces in Racing feat. Michael Klein | 28 May 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're chatting with Michael Klein, the first ever (out) ace racecar driver!! Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 260: Microlabels Pt. 2 | 21 May 2023 | 00:59:42 | |
Hey what's up hello! We're back for part 2 of our aspec microlabels series with an added bonus of would you rather! Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 259: Asking ChatGPT About Asexuality and Aromanticism | 07 May 2023 | 00:49:42 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we ask ChatGPT some questions about asexuality and aromanticism. The responses were of... varying quality. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 258: Am I The Asshole? pt. 4 | 30 Apr 2023 | 01:00:17 | |
Hey what's up hello! We're back with yet another reading of r/AmITheAsshole. This might be the most assholey one of them all. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 257: The Friendship Recession | 23 Apr 2023 | 01:02:01 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week, we're talking about the friendship recession. Is it real? What could be causing it? Let's talk about it! The friendship recession | Richard Reeves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpOan0hqdNA Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 256: I Have Beef With the Moon | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:58:27 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about everything and nothing. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 255: We Are Changed to Deer at the Broken Place feat. Kelly Weber | 09 Apr 2023 | 01:04:15 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're joined by Kelly Weber to talk about their new asexual poetry book "We Are Changed to Deer at the Broken Place"! Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 353: AI Relationships | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:51:20 | |
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 Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 254: Ace Notes feat. Michele Kirichanskaya | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:48:59 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're chatting with Michele Kirichanskaya about her new book Ace Notes: Tips and Tricks on Existing in an Allo World. Buy Ace Notes: https://bookshop.org/a/101336/9781839975226 Follow Michele: @MicheleKiricha1 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 253: What's In and What's Out? | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:50:32 | |
Hey what's up hello! Spring is here, a new season has begun, and so it's time to decide what's in and what's out! Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 252: Sex and Romance Mad Libs | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:59:38 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we're doing sex and romance-based mad libs, because that's basically what allos sound like sometimes anyway.
Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 251: Trans Rights | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:44:35 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about the trans rights violations currently on the rise in America. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 250: Alcohol Consumption & Aspecs | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:54:20 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're theorizing about why aspecs have been found to have a lower alcohol drinking rate than allos. We talk about Kayla's alcohol habits compared to Sarah's and why we do or don't drink.
Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 249: The TikTok Algorithm | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:36:55 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about the TikTok algorithm. Is it making us all gay???? Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 248: Sounds Fake But Okay Book Preview! | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:54:29 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about our book Sounds Fake But Okay: An Asexual and Aromantic Perspective on Love, Relationships, Sex, and Pretty Much Anything Else and giving you a little preview of the first chapter! Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 247: Thinking About Sex & Romance (Or Not) | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:52:44 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we talk about what things aspecs and allos alike can think about instead of thinking about sex and romance. Because who wants to do that, really? Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Preorder SOUNDS FAKE BUT OKAY: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 246: Taking Up Space as an Aspec | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:41:57 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we talk about how important it is to take up space as an aspec/queer person, how to advocate for yourself, and how long it truly takes for Sarah's laundry to get done. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 245: Nudity in Art | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:42:03 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week, we talk about nudity in art. When is it art, and when is it porn? Is porn art?? Where is the line???? Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 352: Listener Lore pt. 5 | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:57:35 | |
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/HNE2XpfnQkVVV9ha6 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 244: Amatonormativity in Small Talk | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:55:25 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week, we have some small talk about small talk. We've noticed that all too often, small talk topics turn to dating and romance, so we're here to come up with some new aspec friendly small talk topics! Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 243: Signs We Were Aspec | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:44:20 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we look back on our lives and search for overlooked signs from our past that we were aspec. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 242: Catfishing | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:51:27 | |
Hey what's up hello! We're back! And to kick off the new year we're talking about catfishing - What is it? Why does it happen? And also why does Nick Cannon have so many kids??? Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 241: Same Podcast, One Year Apart (The Third Year) | 11 Dec 2022 | 01:03:55 | |
Hey what's up hello! For the last episode of 2022, we're doing the third installment of same podcast one year apart where we answer the same questions every year! Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 240: Kink, BDSM, and Asexuality feat. Evie Lupine | 04 Dec 2022 | 01:17:19 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we chat with kink educator Evie Lupine about kink, BDSM, and the intersection of her kinky and asexual identities. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 239: Are We Soulmates??? | 27 Nov 2022 | 00:53:04 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we seek to once and for all find an answer to the age-old question: are Kayla and Sarah soulmates? Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 238: Aphrodisiacs | 20 Nov 2022 | 00:47:40 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we try to find out what aphrodisiacs are and if they even work in the first place. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aphrodisiacs Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 237: Reading r/Confessions | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:47:14 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we return to Reddit to see what the wild people of r/Confessions need to get off their chests. TW: Discussion of sex and sexual content. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 236: Aspec Microlabels Pt. 1 | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we're doing the first episode of a new micro series on aspec microlabels! Today we discuss the labels -flux, abro-, -spike, aego-, apothi-, auto-, bellus-, and caed-. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 235: The Split Attraction Model | 23 Oct 2022 | 00:55:08 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're revisiting a topic we very briefly and poorly addressed all the way back in episode 9 (NINE!) of this silly little podcast: the Split Attraction Model (SAM). Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-split-attraction-model Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 351: 8th Birthday Q&A | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:58:37 | |
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 Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 234: Aspec Culture Shock | 16 Oct 2022 | 00:46:00 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about the culture shock we have as aspecs from learning that Netflix and chill isn't just chilling and what Cake By The Ocean is really about. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 233: Writing Gay Porn feat. Dalton King | 09 Oct 2022 | 01:31:05 | |
Content Warning: If you are sex-repulsed, this may not be the episode for you Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 232: Relaxcast pt. 2 | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:46:31 | |
Hey... what's up... hello. Today marks the valiant return of the relaxcast: motivational edition. Will it actually be relaxing? Or motivational, for that matter? Only time will tell. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 231: Ace Voices feat. Eris Young | 25 Sep 2022 | 01:01:11 | |
Hey what's up hello! Today we chat with Eris Young about their upcoming book Ace Voices: What It Means to Be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi Or Grey-Ace Eris Young. Out December 21, 2022. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 230: Rating Bad Pickup Lines | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:46:54 | |
Hey what's up hello! On this week's ~late night~ episode, two aspecs rank the worst and best(?) pickup lines. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 229: Refusing Compulsory Sexuality by Sherronda J. Brown | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:48:09 | |
Hey what's up hello! In honor of Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture by Sherronda J. Brown coming out on September 13th, we're having a little book club! Order Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: https://bookshop.org/a/101336/9781623177102 Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 228: r/AreTheStraightsOK? | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:49:10 | |
Hey what's up hello! You've read the title and you know what that means - we're diving back into Reddit! This week we answer the age old question, are the straights ok??? Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 227: Are Soulmates Real? | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:48:54 | |
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about soulmates, starting with the chilling story of a woman who left her husband after meeting her soulmate in a love-at-first sight fiasco. Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 226: Allonormativity and Amatanormativity | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:40:56 | |
Hey what's up hello! On this week's episode, we define allonormativity and amatanormativity and share how we've experienced these in our own lives.
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| Ep 225: Libras Are Obsessed with Romance | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:45:55 | |
Hey what's up hello! Sarah's an aro. Sarah's a libra. Libras are apparently romance-obsessed. Sarah doesn't like this. Let's discuss. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 350: Pride 2025 and Biphobia | 29 Jun 2025 | 01:02:49 | |
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/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 224: Ghosting | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:49:51 | |
Hey what's up hello! Ghosting. What is it, why is it a thing, and why is Sarah an apologist? There's only one way to find out, besties. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 223: Pet Names for Partners | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:42:14 | |
Hey what's up hello! We are back, and we are talking about pet names. Why are they a thing, and why are they like THAT? Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||
| Ep 222: 2022 Corporate Pride Roundup | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:57:08 | |
Hey what's up hello! As pride comes to an end, we're taking a look back at the best and worst (but mostly worst) corporate pride and rainbow washing activities of 2022. Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book | |||