Episodes
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Ep 406: Why Married Women and Single Women Hate Each Other
Hey what's up hello! Today, we're talking about the married woman vs. single woman divide. We discuss what happens when single women "break the contract" with married women by deciding to stay single and the social status that being married brings. We also take a brief trip to…
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Ep 405: Reddit Rabbithole pt. 28
Hey what's up hello! Today's reddit deep dive is brought to you by r/Tragedeigh and r/DeadBedroom. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-pt-28 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our...
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Ep 404: Do People Hate Their Friends?
Hey what's up hello! Recently on the worldwide web, people have been up in arms about their friends asking to stay with them. The discourse leads us to wonder... do people even like their friends? Is no one willing to put in the work of creating a community anymore? Episode Transcript:...
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Ep 403: Gym Girlies Are Whores Now?
Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about some alleged "comedy", practicality vs. sexualization in women's sports uniforms, and those weird footie pajamas they sometimes wear in men's gymnastics. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/gym-girlies-are-whores-now Donate:...
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Ep 402: Reddit Rabbithole pt. 27
Hey what's up hello! We're back and people are wilder than ever. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbithole-pt-27 Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
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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…
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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:...
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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...
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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-con Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/wattpad-censorship Donate:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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…
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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-97sWANlNBGx Episode Transcript:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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...
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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:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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...
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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:...
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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.com Buy our book:...
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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.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book
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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…
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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:...
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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:...
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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…
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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:...
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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.com Buy our book:...
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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/...
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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...
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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:...
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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?...
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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:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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…
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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...
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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!...
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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:...
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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…
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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...
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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:...
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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…
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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:...
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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:...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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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Sounds Fake But Okay