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Weekly interviews with people on the asexual and aromantic spectrums.

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00:43:08

28: Let's Smash Normal

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2020/01/03

Sophie Katz (she/her) is a writer who identifies as panromantic and demisexual. Sophie points out the parallels between anosmic and asexual experiences, explains how growing up Jewish prepared her for certain challenges, and reminisces about what it was like to write for Disney. Content Warnings: swearing, antisemitism Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde; Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler;Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. And thank you to our wonderful

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00:38:04

27: Ultimate Form of Intimacy

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2019/12/27

Graham (they/them) is your best friend who identifies as demiromantic/queer, and who is also questioning their asexuality. Graham explains how they can tell the difference between romantic feelings versus how they feel pre-romance. Courtney and Graham also discuss how society ties together sexuality and body image, and how Graham’s journey with their own body has changed. Content Warnings: mentions of trauma, swearing Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde; Visual Artist: Tanner

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00:41:40

26: Dear God, PLEASE HELP!

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2019/12/20

Joci (she/her) is a poet and artist who realized she was aromantic and asexual at age 46. Joci talks about her time studying at a bible college nicknamed “bridal college,” aphobia in the Christian community, and a marriage proposal that went right over her head. Content Warnings: aphobia, large focus on Christianity and faith. Resources: Aven: The Asexual Visibility & Education Network, Wee3beasties feline rescue. Special Thanks:Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde; Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler;Music:

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00:19:51

25: Ace People Can Still Knock One Off

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2019/12/13

Jim (he/him) is a maker and engineer who identifies as asexual and heteroromantic. Jim explains how Dungeons and Dragons helped him realize he was asexual. Courtney and Jim also go into the pressures society places on cis het men to engage in sexual activities. Content Warnings: swearing, mentions of masturbation Special Thanks:Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde; Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler;Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License.And thank you to our wonderful patrons at

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00:28:50

24: I Thought He Was a Lousy Lover

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2019/12/06

Jude (she/her) is an author who identifies as anegosexual and "historically" romantic. She explains what it's like to be asexual in a long-term marriage with someone who is allosexual, the complexities of coming out to her children, and what an "ace happy ending" might look like. Jude's book: Body Parts and Mind Games Content Warnings: aphobia Special Thanks:Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde; Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler;Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License.And thank

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00:00:53

Holiday Message

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2019/11/29

Episode Transcript:As you may have seen announced on the A OK twitter page, we don't have a new interview this week. I sincerely apologize for skipping this week, especially as I know that the holiday season is ramping up, which I know is the hardest time of year for many in the LGBTQIA community. That being said, I wanted to take a moment to remind you that being you is not a bad thing. You are wonderful, and you are valid, and you are seen. Please remember to be kind to yourself, and do whatever

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00:20:33

23: Have I Ever Had Sex for Me?

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2019/11/22

Melanie (she/her) is the world’s best cat mom who identifies as heteroromantic asexual. She discusses discovering the word “asexual” in her late thirties and how her life has changed since. Content Warning: swearing and aphobia Melanie's Photography: Instagram @melmaephoto Special Thanks:Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License.And thank you to our wonderful

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22: Jessica Rabbit is an Ace Icon

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2019/11/15

ChasTitty Barre (she/her) is a dancer and burlesque artist who identifies as grey ace and biromantic. ChasTitty talks about her experience in burlesque and reveals how Jessica Rabbit is an ace icon. Content Warning: Swearing Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. And thank you to our wonderful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/AOKpod!

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00:34:48

21: Under the Ace Umbrella

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2019/11/08

Mars (she/they) is a cat mom and library graduate student who identifies as biromantic and grey-asexual (and possibly grey-romantic). They describe how being Asian and assigned female at birth intersect with sexuality, as well as aro/ace visibility and their wonderful, beautiful cat. Content Warnings: mentions of racism, mentions of sexism Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed

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20: I Assumed I was Hetero

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2019/11/01

Sandra (she/her) is a yoga and pilates instructor who identifies as asexual and aromantic. Sandra describes her experience discovering the word "asexual" in her fifties, as well as the struggles of life before the label. Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. And thank you to our wonderful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/AOKpod!

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19: Everyone Else Didn’t Feel This Way?!

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2019/10/25

Sky (they/them) is a dog mom and Simpsons enthusiast who identifies as sapphic-leaning grey-asexual and grey-aromantic. Sky talks about how being grey aro/ace intersects with sex work, their experience growing up queer in the Bible Belt, and how hypersexuality can be linked to mental health. Content Warnings: swearing, religion, mentions of bipolar disorder, BPD, anxiety and depression, mentions of homophobia and transphobia, and mentions of stalking. Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde

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00:38:08

18: Something in the Water at Liverpool

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2019/10/18

Ro (she/her & they/them) is a psychology graduate who identifies as asexual and aromantic. Ro wrote their master's dissertation on ace and aro representation. They discuss their own experiences, their beautiful friends, and how lack of representation can influence mental health. Content Warnings: Swearing Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons

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00:37:48

17: Pants On, Please!

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2019/10/11

Ry Irene (ze/zir) is a drag king and spoken word poet who identifies as panromantic and grey asexual/demisexual/autochorisexual. Ry talks about mixed orientations, how someone's level of comfort for physical affection can fluctuate, and the intersection of asexuality and the drag world. Queerdo: https://www.queerdompls.com/ Content Warnings: Sexual assault mention Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK

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00:28:48

16: Sex and the Bible

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2019/10/04

Aleta (they/them) is a bike courier and illustrator who identifies as asexual, bi-arospec, and nonbinary. Aleta talks about their experience being raised in an Evangelical Christian environment, and explains their methods and motivation as an artist. Content Warnings: Swearing, religious discussion Find Aleta at aletaillustration.com or @afiregender Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is

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15: I'm Ace, Not Blind!

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2019/09/27

Angie (she/her) is a social worker and historical dressmaking enthusiast who identifies as asexual and gay romantic. She describes her experience being gay in the military, emphasizes the importance of sex education, and joins Courtney in recounting their shared ace-panic reactions to being asked out. Content Warnings: Swearing, homophobia, mentions of sexual assault. Sexplanations with Dr. Doe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxMlA7rt-mnIc1AjbyAsPw Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde

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14: Kissing is Just Two Mouths Touching

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2019/09/20

Bridget (she/her) is a barista and writer who identifies as grey-ace or demisexual, and panromantic. Bridget goes into the differences between grey-ace and demi, and reflects on the difficulties of describing asexuality to potential allosexual partners. Bridget and Courtney also rant about the weirdness of kissing for a long, long time. Content Warnings: Swearing Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK

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10: Everyone! Should! Communicate!

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2019/08/23

Liv (they/them) is a professional muralist who identifies as ace-spec and pansexual. Liv describes their experience as a “super romantic” asexual, and we delve into the importance of talking about expectations and boundaries in relationships. Liv’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv.novotny Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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00:37:36

9: Key Honeymoon Time

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2019/08/16

This week's guest is Nik Hampshire (he/him), a model, photographer, influencer, and content creator who identifies as aromantic and heterosexual. Nik and Courtney discuss the importance of people taking their time to figure out what they want from relationships, while challenging "the rules" when it comes to romantic love and sexuality. Nik also picks our host Courtney's brain about her struggles in a hyper-romantic world while the pair bond over their shared aromantic journeys. Nik Hampshire's

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00:35:50

8: I'll Never Be Ashamed About Laughing Loud

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2019/08/09

Mara Emmons (she/her) is an intersectional feminist who watches movies, does improv, and identifies as pansexual and aromantic. Join Mara and Courtney as they talk about high school experiences, romance-free movies, and the danger of assumptions in the world of improv and comedy. Content Warnings: Swearing Special Thanks: Editor/Producer: Sofi LaLonde (www.sofilalonde.com); Visual Artist: Tanner Groehler (www.ratsandchildren.co); Music: A OK by ÜberKicK is licensed under a Creative Commons

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7: I Just Wanna Be Your Friend, Like Super Hardcore

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2019/08/02

Meet Kiera (she/her), a photographer who identifies as asexual and aromantic. Today, we counter the stereotypes regarding people on the aro/ace spectrums and dating, clarifying that it's about attraction, not action. Courtney and Kiera revel in the realm of Dungeons and Dragons and discuss what allosexual people can do to make the world more inclusive for those on the aro/ace spectrums. Content Warnings: Swearing Special Thanks:Editor/Producer: Sofi Lalonde (www.sofilalonde.com)Visual Artist: Tanner

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