Sounds Fake But Okay

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-sixth-yea...

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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aromanticism-and-asexuality-at-work     Article on benevolent intentions toward coworkers: https://www...

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     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   w...

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

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://di...

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.sounds...

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: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt  ...

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

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: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   www...

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

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 Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sexualized-music   Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakep...

Hey what's up hello! This week we explore why acespecs are so good at writing smut and why arospecs are so good at writing romance. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aspec-smut-writers     Pre-Order Dear Luke, Love, Me: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/dear-luke-love-me/umc.cmc.6qer6q311z5e60jz3s8drkyvm?l=pt     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     J...

Hey what's up hello! Today we're sharing our hot takes and yours! Feel the burn of the hottest takes about evolution, lesbianism, historical friendships, and more. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/hot-takes-2     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/...

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about how people who are in relationships are treated differently than single people. It's like couple privledge but for the individual. We hate it! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/people-in-relationships-are-treated-better      Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   ww...

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book:...

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   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

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/...

Hey what's up hello! This week we look at examples of times when changing your interests or look for the sake of a crush actually turned out to be a good thing. We know it's shocking and gross, but could changing yourself for a crush actually be good?? Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/could-changing-for-a-crush-be-a-good-thing     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod  ...

Hey what's up hello! This week we play romance and dating choose your own adventure stories on chooseyourstory.com! Spoiler alert: it goes about as well as you think it will. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/choose-your-own-adventure     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: ww...

Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss how society's current conception of womanhood clashes with asexual and aromantic identities. Can gender and sexuality be separated? What does it mean to be a woman when you don't desire or want to be desired? All that and more (after 10 minutes of girlhood and yapping at the top of the episode of course). Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepo...

Hey what's up hello! We are back and so are the people who make so many bad decisions and then post about them on Reddit. Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/reddit-rabbit-hole-aita-pt-17     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt   www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about a new study that found that having a cat or a dog to keep you company could boost your wellbeing as much as being married. The only problem is the study makes absolutely no sense and we don't understand math. Either way, pets are important!!! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/pets-boost-wellbeing-more-than-partne...