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!

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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.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05963-w

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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)

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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!

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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.

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