The Aspec Podcast Series

Catching Up With Katrina and Catherine from AromcomFilm

NOTE: Due to copyright restrictions on the content, I unfortunately had to remove the audio from the trailer and behind the scenes footage. I encourage you to check out the trailer on ARomCom Film's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_f_fjNOKKI The behind the scenes footage will be available on their YouTube as well soon! In this episode Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) has an opportunity to catch up with Katrina and Catherine from ARomCom Film! We chat about AromCom being awarded best short film at the Rochester LGBTQ+ Film Festival, and what it was like to be selected for the Maryland Film Festival! We also had an opportunity to check out the trailer, and see some behind the scenes footage from the film!! AromCom Film premieres on Youtube on Saturday June 27th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNj9zEERdaw Following the premiere, there will be a Virtual Roundtable on Aspec Characters in the media! You can find out more here: https://linktr.ee/aromcomfilm Use Code: Aspec to get $2 off the admission to the virtual roundtable!

International Asexuality Day 2026 Discussion with Ritash and Maya

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee/) speaks with Ritash (https://www.instagram.com/ritashachanta/), aspec writer and co-founder of the RANG Foundation (https://www.instagram.com/rang.org2020/), and Maya (https://www.instagram.com/maya_intersex/), intersex ace activist, and co-founder of Intersex Human Rights India (https://www.instagram.com/intersexhumanrightsindia/) about IAD, Ace activism in India, and why it is so incredibly important to consider intersectional Ace experiences in the Ace discourse. Translation of Maya's poem (thank you to Ritash!): You’re different. Love has many faces. It can be silent & visual. Diversity is unique & distinct & colourful It’s different but human. Why do you define yourself through someone else’s lens? You’re complete in yourself.

Chosen Family

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https:/www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Spades about Chosen Family, and community! We chat about why chosen family is so incredibly important for many 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, and the importance of chosen family and community for aspec folks! We also discuss relationship anarchy and a bit about solo polyamory!

ASAW Panel Talk: Amatonormativity

NOTE: Apologies for the audio issues at times! I've done my best to equalize the audio but there are a couple of moments where it wasn't possible! For Arospec Awareness Week, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/) is joined by Justin, Heidi from AUREA, and Willow from the Ace and Aro Research Network in a discussion about amatonormativity! We talk about the history of the term, and some common ways it shows up in society! The impacts of amatonormativity on mental health are also discussed, along with ways that we can decentre romance, and make room for the lived experiences of loveless aros and aplatonic folks! AUREA Website: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/home/AUREA AUREA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurea_aromantic/?hl=en Justin's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jancheta25.bsky.social Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampancy/ Loveless Aros: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/news-feed/the-aros-left-behind-the-loveless

Happy Aro Week! Chatting with Mik about ASAW and SoulAce Day!

In this episode Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee/) chats with Miktastic (https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic) about Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week (ASAW) and about SoulAce Day! We explore the history of ASAW, why amatonormative assumptions are so problematic for Aromantic folks, and how we can work to make events like Valentines Day less exclusionary to Aro folks! We also chat about SoulAce Day (which takes place on February 16th)!Links and Resources:ASAW webpage: https://www.arospecweek.org/AUREA Article on Loveless Aros: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/news-feed/the-aros-left-behind-the-lovelessMik Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-827920791Soul Ace Day Podcast: https://youtu.be/0kuUcN_CJKc?si=T7yJOUAB1I77LKW4Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimriottt/Lici Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yagirllici