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I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201

JoAnne Turner, the Tokengeekgirl

Advice and answers for aces living in an allo world asexuality201.substack.com

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28:11

October Aces: Julie Sondra Decker

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/30

Ten years after The Invisible Orientation I talk with Julie Decker about what she would change, what she wouldn’t, and living in our changed world.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:The Invisible Orientation by Julie Sondra Decker: BookshopAce, by Angela Chen: BookshopRefusing Compulsory Sexuality by Sherronda J Brown: BookshopThe Ace and Aro Advocacy Project, Ace and Aro JourneysCody Daigle-Orians: YouTube, Insta, Substack, website, TikTokSounds Fake But Okay

23:10

Ace Week Specials: Kimberly Butler

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/25

For Ace Week, we talked SoulACE Day, gave each other reading and watching recommendations, and somehow still talked about the RobinsPodcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:The Asexual Goddess: Asexual Goddess: YouTube, Insta, TumblrYagirllici: Instagram and TikTokGentleGiantAce: Insta, YouTube, TikTokFluently Aspec: YouTube and InstagramAlice Osman: websiteStuff to readCassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments, The Dark Artifices: Bookshop, BookshopMargaret Owen, Little

29:10

Ace Week Specials: Ashabi Owagboriaye

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/24

Today we talk Hugh Jackman, Chicago, the Ace Flag, and other uncomfortable conversationsPodcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Ace in Grace: InstagramAce Flag Revision SurveyCorrection for the episode: SoulACE Day was founded by all three of these creators:Yagirllici: Instagram and TikTokGentleGiantAce: YouTube, Insta, TikTok, Blue SkyAsexual Goddess: YouTube, Insta This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

25:23

October Aces: Kimberly Butler

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/23

Today I talk with Kimberly Butler, the Asexual Goddess, about intersectionality, advocacy, and who is the best Robin.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:The Asexual Goddess: Asexual Goddess: YouTube, Insta, TumblrGentleGiantAce: YouTube, Insta, TikTok, Blue SkyYasmin Benoit: Insta, website, YouTube, TikTokComics to readDom & Mor: Instagram, WebtoonBrandt & Stein: InstagramAroAce Dragon: Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

27:18

Ace Week Specials: Jenna DeWitt

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/22

Our Ace Week talk dived into disability, neurodivergence, and wanting to fit in when you are growing up ace.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Jenna DeWitt: Invisible Cake Society, Substack, Instagram, Bluesky, ThreadsHer resource pageDaring Greatly by Brené Brown: BookshopSelf Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff: Bookshop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

18:20

Ace Week Special with Amelia Burton

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/21

Happy Ace Week! Today we talk about lesbianism vs homoromanticism, asexuality and disability, and finding your community.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Amelia Burton: The Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread, book; The Ace Lit CornerVox, The Veil: SubstackDr. Talia, Thinking, Chronically: SubstackNew England Aces This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

16:21

Ace Week Special: Julie Sondra Decker

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/20

Kicking off Ace Week with Julie Sondra Decker, author of The Invisible OrientationPodcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Julie Sondra Decker: The Invisible Orientation, Tumblr, YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

29:03

October Aces: Jenna DeWitt

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/16

This week we take a deep dive into faith, affirming churches, and community with Jenna DeWitt.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Jenna DeWitt: Invisible Cake Society, Substack, Instagram, Bluesky, ThreadsHer resource page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

22:06

October Aces: Ashabi Owagboriaye

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/09

A conversation with Ashabi of Ace in Grace. We chat about black asexual representation, with a detour into my DnD dice.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Ace in Grace: InstagramAce Flag Revision SurveyRefusing Compulsory Sexuality by Sherronda J Brown: BookshopYasmin Benoit: Insta, website, YouTube, TikTok Cody Daigle-Orians: YouTube, Insta, Substack, website, TikTok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

24:00

October Aces: Amelia Burton

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/10/02

A conversation with Amelia Burton of The Ace Lit Corner. We talk about fiction, representation, and knowing you are ace as a teenager.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources mentioned in episode:Amelia Burton: The Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread, book; The Ace Lit CornerThe Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia: bookThe Circus Infinite by Khan Wong: bookThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells: first bookThe Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson: bookElatsoe by Darcy Little

17:18

Pride Perspectives: GentleGiantAce Part Two

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/26

Thank you, Marshall, for a strong finish. We chat a bit about how the world is on fire, but we are still strong through Pride.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources mentioned in episode:SoulACE DayPeople to follow:Yasmin Benoit: Insta, website, YouTube, TikTokYagirllici: Instagram and TikTokAsexual Goddess: YouTube, InstaAce in Grace: Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

17:07

Pride Perspectives: GentleGiantAce Part One

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/24

Another Black activist to round out our Pride Perspectives month!Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:People to follow:GentleGiantAce: YouTube, Insta, TikTok, Blue SkyAsexual Goddess: YouTube, InstaYagirllici: Instagram and TikTokYasmin Benoit: Insta, website, YouTube, TikTokQueer As Cat: YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

21:09

Pride Perspectives: John Wiswell Part Two

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/19

We do a deep dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In, Wearing the Lion, and a sneak peak at what’s coming next! (And yes, I have finished Wearing the Lion!)Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:John Wiswell!, Someone You Can Build a Nest In, Wearing the Lion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

17:05

Pride Perspectives: John Wiswell Part One

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/17

I absolutely adored talking to John about his media recommendations and the way he writes his fiction. Wearing the Lion comes out today!Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Things to read:Darcy Little Badger, author: Bookshop, ElatsoeJohn Wiswell!, Someone You Can Build a Nest In, Wearing the LionThings to play:The Outer Worlds, by Obsidian Entertainment: SteamThings to watch:Code Geass, especially for the character Lloyd Asplund This is a public episode. If you would

25:00

Pride Perspectives: Fluently Aspec Part Two

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/12

Now we have fun with the greatest question of all. Is Tony Stark asexual? Is Batman aro?Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Stuff to read:GwenpoolNadia Van Dyne, The Unstoppable Wasp (said as Unbelievable in episode)Stuff to see:Dear Luke, Love Me, on MUBI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

23:43

Pride Perspectives: Fluently Aspec Part One

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/10

Here we talk about the long journey to realizing you are both asexual and aromantic, as well as tons of recommendations for other ace activists!Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:People to follow: Cody Daigle-Orians: YouTube, Insta, Substack, website, TikTokElle Rose: Insta, Medium, SubstackYasmin Benoit: Insta, website, YouTube, TikTokAngsty Ace: TIkTok, Linktree, InstaYagirllici: Instagram and TikTokGentleGiantAce: Insta, YouTube, TikTokAsexual Goddess: YouTube,

25:30

Pride Perspectives: YaGirlLici Part Two

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/05

Here we get into the nitty gritty of which characters are secretly aromantic? What great books should you be reading?Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Stuff to watch:Big Mouth, season 6, animationHeartstopper, NetflixBooks to read:Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places, by Clair Kann: Bookshop.orgAce and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle Orians: Bookshop.orgComics to read:Heartstopper, webtoonSabine: An Asexual Coming-of-Age Story, webtoon This is a public

21:51

Pride Perspectives: YaGirlLici Part One

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/06/03

It was such a delight to talk to YaGirlLici about demiromanticism, intersectionality, and Sinners, the movie!Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Media to watch:Sinners, the moviePeople to follow:Bmud Angel: YouTube, Insta This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asexuality201.substack.com

18:26

Talking with AceDadAdvice! (Part 2)

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/05/08

Here we talk about Cody Daigle-Orian’s new book, navigating the allo world in 2025, and how to deal with internal and external pressures of feeling accepted in the queer community. It was such a fun chat!Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Tumblr!Cody Daigle-Orians, The Ace and Aro Relationship GuideYasmin Benoit: Twitter, Instagram, BlueskyThe Trevor Project This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

16:45

Talking with AceDadAdvice! (Part 1)

I Don"t Know If This Counts: Asexuality 201 ·

2025/05/01

I am so excited for this! On the final episode of the season, I got to talk with Cody Daigle-Orians about life, asexuality, and relationships. This chat was so fun, I divided it over 2 weeks! Stay tuned next week for the conclusion.Podcast music by Purple Planet Music.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Tumblr!Books:Julie Sondra Decker, The Invisible OrientationAlice Chen, Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of SexKayla Kaszyca and Sarah Costello, Sounds Fake But OK, also

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