Sounds Fake But Okay

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! Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-fifth-year [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/same-podcast-one-year-apart-the-fifth-year]    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod [https://patreon.com/soundsfakepod]   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt [https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt]   www.soundsfakepod.com [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/] Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/book]

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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aromanticism-and-asexuality-at-work [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/aromanticism-and-asexuality-at-work]    Article on benevolent intentions toward coworkers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05963-w [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05963-w]     Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod [https://patreon.com/soundsfakepod]   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt [https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt]   www.soundsfakepod.com [https://www.soundsfakepod.com] Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/book]

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 [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/writing-aspecs]    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod [https://patreon.com/soundsfakepod]   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt [https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt]   www.soundsfakepod.com [https://www.soundsfakepod.com] Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/book]

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 [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/sex-in-horror-movies-feat-stepdean]   Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod [https://patreon.com/soundsfakepod]   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt [https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt]   www.soundsfakepod.com [https://www.soundsfakepod.com] Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/book]

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: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/are-single-folks-punished-financially [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/are-single-folks-punished-financially]    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod [https://patreon.com/soundsfakepod]   Follow: @soundsfakepod     Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt [https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt]   www.soundsfakepod.com [https://www.soundsfakepod.com] Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book [https://www.soundsfakepod.com/book]