Sounds Fake But Okay

The hosts dive deep into the important distinctions between aromanticism and asexuality, using humor to make complex topics relatable. They share personal experiences and societal misconceptions, shedding light on the challenges faced by those identifying as aromantic. As they reflect on their literary journeys and celebrate community milestones, they emphasize the necessity of inclusive language and better representation. Plus, enjoy their delightful banter and anecdotes about recent performances, keeping it both entertaining and insightful!

Hey what's up hello! We're back reading r/AmITheAsshole. Some of them may be fake but oh boy are they full of assholes!Content Warning: Mentions of child abuse, domestic violence, death, miscarriage, incestEpisode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/am-i-the-asshole-pt-8-asshole-edition    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod     Follow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt      www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! Just in time for Valentine's Day, this week we're talking abou the phenomenon of straight people hating their partners!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/hating-your-partner    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking to author Rhaina Cohen about her book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. It's a real platonic delight. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-other-significant-others-feat-rhaina-cohen     Get the book: https://bookshop.org/a/101336/9781250280916     Follow Rhaina: https://www.instagram.com/rhainacohen/Rhaina's Substack: https://rhaina.substack.com/Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepodFollow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMtwww.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about compersion. What is it? Where did the term come from? Is only for poly folx?Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/compersion    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepodFollow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMtwww.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! Today we're talking about the pop culture phenomenon that is speculating about celebrity's sexualities, demanding that celebrities come out, and accusing celebrities of queer baiting. Yikes!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/celebrity-sexuality-speculation     Our friend's article about BTS and queerness: https://www.them.us/story/park-jimin-bts-padya-paramita-personal-essay      Video essay about homophobia in K-pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGW-Snfu-30&t=1353s&ab_channel=KaterinaRose      Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt      www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! We're back from our long winter's nap and ready to judge some assholes!!! This time, we're reading some aspec specific stories.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/am-i-the-asshole-pt-7-aspec-edition    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! To wrap up another year of the podcast, we're back recording the fourth edition of "same podcast, one year apart" a la Billie Eilish x Vanity Fair.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-fourth-year      Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we manage to talk about everything and nothing at the same time. Toxic old men named Gerry, wedding presents, butch orcs, chilis. You name it, we covered it.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/this-author-loves-butch-orcs    Legends & Lattes: https://bookshop.org/a/101336/9781250886088    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod      Follow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt      www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! We finally have an audiobook! Read in our own voices!!! As a special treat, today we give to you a sneak preview of chapter one.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sfbo-the-audiobook-sneak-peek     Buy the audiobook: www.soundsfakepod.com/book     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod     Follow: @soundsfakepodJoin: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt      www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book