Sounds Fake But Okay

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

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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/horseshoe-theory-kind-of 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 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: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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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 Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/things-were-afraid-to-admit-as-aspecs 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-world-cup-sex-boom-and-sex-bucket-lists 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 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: 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 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 Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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

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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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-college-for-tradwives-and-mrs-degrees Sources: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/the-college-for-trad-wives?srsltid=AfmBOoqXA7NBslDqe-U0sRwK2jEbppYA2qZnKm4EwIZ7HGtRrYkSRAkp 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 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 courses. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/therapy-and-asexuality-feat-ashley-koch Follow Ashley: @ash_artwork Listen to Ashley's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ItTyifF7DAyNOMxxKFM9F?si=O31P9ICrQVC4Qs9Z1EmONQ 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/fuck-marry-kill-but-aspec-pt-2 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/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 back the week after! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-overlap-between-trans-and-aspec-identities 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/can-i-still-be-asexual/aromantic-if 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/listener-lore-pt-8 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 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 discussion of sex toys and how they're used Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sex-toys 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 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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/birth-order-determines-sexuality Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39627649/ 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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