The Ace Couple

By The Ace Couple

What's The Ace Couple about?

Asexual married couple Courtney and Royce talk about all things Asexuality. By discussing queer culture and history, we'll explore the topics of life, love, and sex through an Ace lens.

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The Ace Couple episodes:

06.12.2024
Chinese Poetry Translations with an AroAce, Genderqueer, Diaspora Lens ft. Yilin Wang
We're rejoined today by Yilin Wang to give an update on the British Museum stolen translations debacle and to discuss their absolutely stunning new book The Lantern and the Night Moths.
06.05.2024
The Ashley Madison Documentary is SHOCKING!
We honestly had no intention of talking about Ashly Madison again, but a new documentary came out and we just couldn't resist watching!
05.29.2024
What even is cheating?
What is cheating? Is "emotional cheating" a thing? Have we ever been cheated on? Plus a very silly article review about Ashley Madison users who cheat on their spouses but for some reason are adamant about their nauseatingly high brand...
05.22.2024
Asexual Representation in Heartbreak High Season 2
Ca$h's Asexual journey continues into season 2. How does it develop... and is it getting better?
05.15.2024
GLAAD Report: Asexual Characters on TV 2023-2024
Last year we spotted some errors in the GLAAD Where We Are on TV report, so we thought we'd dig in this year's report to see if the numbers seem more accurate and analyze what it means for Asexual representation...
05.08.2024
Student Protests are not caused by a lack of sex...but Aces should still call for a Free Palestine
An NYU professor thinks the Pro-Palestinian college protests are due to a lack of sex which is yet another example of sex being used as a tool of control to induce complacency and sexlessness being used as a scare tactic....
05.01.2024
r/AmITheAsshole? Asexuality Edition #4
Wow, has it really been 10 months since our last r/AmITheAsshole episode? Prepare for another round of judgement!
04.24.2024
What The New York Times Got Wrong in their Sexless Marriage Article
The New York Times Magazine asks, "Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?" in their recent Modern Love Issue, but they made a GLARING omission...
04.17.2024
Asexual Comedy
Let's talk about Asexual comedy! Starting with the Asexual computer repair episode of Nathan for You and following up with several standup sets, we have a variety of examples. Some is good, some is bad, some is written by us...
04.10.2024
"Project 2025" paints a bleak picture of our future if Trump wins
The Heritage Foundation is at it again. Their "Mandate for Leadership" tells a terrifying story of what the country will look like under the next conservative president and EVERY queer person needs to be aware.
04.03.2024
Weird Allo Reality Shows 2
It's time for round two of weird allo reality shows! Today we discuss Love is Blind Sweden, Perfect Match, Twenty Somethings Austin, and Dated & Related.
03.27.2024
Are Kourtney Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner Asexual?
Sensational headlines and hateful comments online have informed us that Kourtney Kardashian came out as Autosexual. We investigate these claims and ponder whether she's even the first in the family to identify with an Ace-spec label.
03.20.2024
Kink Without Sex in Love and Leashes
Although not explicitly stated to be Asexual representation, the South Korean Netflix film Love and Leashes shows a fascinatingly sexless BDSM relationship that resonates with many Aces.
03.13.2024
The Date of the Union 2024: Men think liking a selfie is cheating but sleeping with someone isn't???
Forbes released a survey on "The State of Dating in America" and some of these results seem downright bizarre!
03.06.2024
r/DnD & RPG Horror Stories: Asexuality Edition
TTRPGs can be a sacred space for queer people exploring their identities...unfortunately, if you get the wrong GM, it can also be a space riddled with acephobia.
02.28.2024
We're finally talking about the "AroAce" character in Hazbin Hotel...
Is Alastor the Radio Demon good Aromantic and/or Asexual representation? And, for that matter, is his orientation even canon and obvious to the average viewer? We have THOUGHTS.
02.21.2024
Playing AroAce Bingo and Proclaiming Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week in Kansas!
We got Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week recognized by Governor Laura Kelly in the state of Kansas, so now we're celebrating by playing AroAce Bingo!
02.14.2024
Asexual Representation: Evan Waxman from High Maintenance
Today we discuss the adorable Jewish magician who served as a surprisingly early and surprisingly good example of Asexual representation on the web-turned-TV-series High Maintenance.
02.07.2024
PLEASE Stop Using LinkedIn For Dating!
According to Business Insider, LinkedIn is now a dating app, but....SHOULD it be???
01.31.2024
Asexual Representation in The Barbie Movie
Thanks to a combination of trailers and press tours, the internet was abuzz with musings of a possible Asexual Barbie long before the 2023 movie ever premiered. Now that Barbie is available to stream, it's time to watch it in...
01.24.2024
Royce's Dating & Self-Discovery Stories
Today Royce shares a journey of self-discovery related to various aspects of asexuality, gender (or lack thereof), and neurodivergence by recounting their dating history and things that have been learned in hindsight.
01.17.2024
Suffering through Big Mouth Part 2: Is Elijah good Asexual representation?
We're back for round two of suffering through Big Mouth (so you don't have to)! Today we examine Elijah's character development, his relationship dynamics with Missy post-'Asexual Healing', and how the show treats him overall.
01.10.2024
We suffered through Big Mouth to make this episode for you
We watched ALL of seasons 1-7 of Big Mouth in order to analyze and give our opinions on the Asexual Representation in the famously sexual show. We had enough to say about the ups and downs that this episode is...
01.03.2024
Answering Google Asexual Autocomplete Questions
Hello, welcome, and thank you to our THOUSANDS of brand new subscribers! Many of you are Allosexual and have expressed that you're brand new to learning about Asexuality, so today we're answering commonly Googled questions from our perspective just for...
12.27.2023
This episode is not about James Somerton: It's about Community
The response to our James Somerton episode has been overwhelming and we want to take a minute to talk about the response, answer some questions, and refocus on community before returning to our regularly scheduled programming.
12.20.2023
Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms #2
You all asked for more Dead Bedrooms, so Happy Holidays! You get more Dead Bedrooms.
12.13.2023
We were personally victimized by James Somerton
You've heard of Cake Ace, maybe even Space Ace! Now get ready....for RAGE ACE! Because we were personally victimized by James Somerton, and we're finally ready to share our story.
12.06.2023
A Christian Boy Broke up with Courtney because of GNOMES
We all know that a particular demographic of Christians hate Asexuals, but did you know that they also hate GNOMES!? A Baby Ace Courtney story time.
11.24.2023
Asexual Representation: Rabbit
One of our favorite little unexpected nuggets of Ace Rep we've happened upon recently comes from the YouTube miniseries Rabbit by Kyle Prue. In only 5 short episodes, we fell in love! THIS is the kind of Ace story we...
11.22.2023
Answering Your Disabled Ace Day Panel Questions
We had so many questions from our Disabled Ace Day panel this year that we didn't have time to get to, so today we're doing a Q&A (that is almost as long as the panel itself was) for Courtney to...
11.15.2023
Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms
Today, for the very first time, we’re diving into the deep, dark Reddit depths of r/deadbedrooms. Pray for us.
11.08.2023
Asexuality in Manga 2: Catch These Hands! & Is Love the Answer?
We’re back for another round of Ace representation in manga discussing Is Love the Answer? & Catch These Hands! also known as Accept my Fist of Love!
11.01.2023
Disabled BIPOC Aces Panel: Disabled Ace day 2023
Today we have a special treat! A recording of the Disabled BIPOC Aces Panel featuring Justin Ancheta, Dal Cecil Runo, Johnnie Jae, Charlie the Prophet, and Courtney Lane which was streamed live on Disabled Ace Day 2023 during Ace Week....
10.25.2023
Intersectionality, Adoption, and Mental Health ft. Asexual Goddess
We’re joined by Asexual Goddess to discuss adoption, mental health, feeling like “The Token Black Asexual”, and the new webcomic Trauma Episodes. We discuss racism in the foster care system, how adoption is disabling, being an asexual artist, and SO...
10.18.2023
Being a Nonbinary Trigender Woman...Maybe??
Today we delve into Courtney’s complex gender history, the limitations of language, the continuous evolution of terminology within queer communities, and the power and pitfalls of labels.
10.11.2023
The Queerplatonic Brilliance of Kevin Can F**k Himself
Kevin Can F**k Himself was a masterpiece in subversion. Not only subverting the sitcom genre, but amatonormativity in media and greater society’s preconceived notion of what life partnership must look like. It was iconic and queerplatonic to the very end.
10.04.2023
Housing Discrimination: An Unfortunate Update on the Shawnee Co-Living Ban
Remember the infamous Kansas “roommate ban” that we discussed last year? Well, today we have an update after a federal lawsuit was brought against the city of Shawnee and we discuss why housing is an A-spec issue that deserves more...
09.27.2023
Asexual Representation: Sex Education Was GOOD, Actually!?
We famously disliked the less than 5 minutes of screen time that Florence’s Ace plot line got, but Sex Education season 4 introduced an entirely new Asexual character by the name of O, so it’s time to ask the question:...
09.20.2023
The Journey of Being Mixed Race and Ace in STEM ft. Sarah Cosgriff
Today we explore the intersections of science, sexuality, and identity with science communicator, Sarah Cosgriff. Learn about the complexities of being mixed race, the intricacies of the ace community, the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM, and SO much more!
09.13.2023
Asexuality in Manga: Mine-kun is Asexual, I Want to be a Wall, & Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon
Today we’ve got an Ace rep 3-for-1! Royce walks us through the Asexual representation in Mine-kun is Asexual, I Want to be a Wall, & Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon.
09.06.2023
What The HECK are “Beige Flags”!?
Promise this was a relevant topic when we recorded it ages ago. Although the conversation may be fashionably late, we hope you will enjoy it all the same!
08.30.2023
POTS, Fencing, and One For All ft. Lillie Lainoff
Today we sit down with author Lillie Lainoff to discuss her personal journey as a fencer with POTS and writing chronic illness & Ace representation in her book One For All. Plus, Courtney tells her story about accidentally pulling a...
08.23.2023
Jessica Rabbit: Femme Fatale or Asexual Icon?
Today we discuss the iconic 1988 film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, spotlighting Jessica Rabbit. Is she a classic example of a femme fatale or is she secretly a misunderstood Asexual character way ahead of her time? After all, she’s not...
08.16.2023
Crafting Asexual and Disabled Characters in Historical Fiction ft. Carly Heath
Today we’re joined by Carly Heath, author of The Reckless Kind, to discuss writing asexual and disabled characters in historical fiction. Other themes we discuss include queer-platonic relationships, veganism, fanfiction, and even hair jewelry!
08.09.2023
Asexual Representation: Isaac Henderson in Heartstopper (season 2)
We were promised “BIG ASEXUAL PLANS” for Heartstopper Season 2 by the creator Alice Osemen, but did the show live up to the hype? Tune in to hear our thoughts on Isaac’s journey!
08.02.2023
Asexual Representation? Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory ft. Tyger Songbird
We’ve never seen The Big Bang Theory and literally the ONLY thing we’d ever heard about it is “there’s an awkward character named Sheldon Cooper who was asexual...until he wasn’t”. So, we invited our friend Tyger Songbird back to tell...
07.26.2023
The Tale of the Body Thief (yes, we’re STILL talking about the Vampire Chronicles)
Yes, unfortunately, we are STILL talking about Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. The saga continues with an analysis of The Tale of the Body Thief where we refute the contentious fandom reactions to our assertion of asexuality present in the series.
07.19.2023
Black Asexual Activism ft. Marshall Blount AKA Gentle Giant Ace
Today, we’re joined by Marshall Blount AKA Gentle Giant Ace to talk about Black Asexual activism, the importance of community building, and cake! Tune in to find out why racism is like disco and for a special guest appearance by...
07.12.2023
Marriage Consummation Laws: “Sham” Marriages, Immigration, and Asexual Inequality
Join us as we delve into the complex world of marriage consummation laws, asexual relationships, and the fight for equal rights. Expect to have your understanding of marriage challenged as we unpack laws across all US states as well as...
07.05.2023
The British Museum Stole Translations of Qiu Jin’s Poetry ft. Yilin Wang
Today we are joined by Yilin Wang, a Demiromantic Asexual writer, editor, and Chinese-English translator fighting against copyright and moral rights infringement by the British Museum. Listen to her journey, the fight to #NameTheTranslator and the Queer significance of Qiu...

What's The Ace Couple about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Ace Couple episodes:

Chinese Poetry Translations with an AroAce, Genderqueer, Diaspora Lens ft. Yilin Wang

The Ashley Madison Documentary is SHOCKING!

What even is cheating?

Asexual Representation in Heartbreak High Season 2

GLAAD Report: Asexual Characters on TV 2023-2024

Student Protests are not caused by a lack of sex...but Aces should still call for a Free Palestine

r/AmITheAsshole? Asexuality Edition #4

What The New York Times Got Wrong in their Sexless Marriage Article

Asexual Comedy

"Project 2025" paints a bleak picture of our future if Trump wins

Weird Allo Reality Shows 2

Are Kourtney Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner Asexual?

Kink Without Sex in Love and Leashes

The Date of the Union 2024: Men think liking a selfie is cheating but sleeping with someone isn't???

r/DnD & RPG Horror Stories: Asexuality Edition

We're finally talking about the "AroAce" character in Hazbin Hotel...

Playing AroAce Bingo and Proclaiming Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week in Kansas!

Asexual Representation: Evan Waxman from High Maintenance

PLEASE Stop Using LinkedIn For Dating!

Asexual Representation in The Barbie Movie

Royce's Dating & Self-Discovery Stories

Suffering through Big Mouth Part 2: Is Elijah good Asexual representation?

We suffered through Big Mouth to make this episode for you

Answering Google Asexual Autocomplete Questions

This episode is not about James Somerton: It's about Community

Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms #2

We were personally victimized by James Somerton

A Christian Boy Broke up with Courtney because of GNOMES

Asexual Representation: Rabbit

Answering Your Disabled Ace Day Panel Questions

Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms

Asexuality in Manga 2: Catch These Hands! & Is Love the Answer?

Disabled BIPOC Aces Panel: Disabled Ace day 2023

Intersectionality, Adoption, and Mental Health ft. Asexual Goddess

Being a Nonbinary Trigender Woman...Maybe??

The Queerplatonic Brilliance of Kevin Can F**k Himself

Housing Discrimination: An Unfortunate Update on the Shawnee Co-Living Ban

Asexual Representation: Sex Education Was GOOD, Actually!?

The Journey of Being Mixed Race and Ace in STEM ft. Sarah Cosgriff

Asexuality in Manga: Mine-kun is Asexual, I Want to be a Wall, & Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon

What The HECK are “Beige Flags”!?

POTS, Fencing, and One For All ft. Lillie Lainoff

Jessica Rabbit: Femme Fatale or Asexual Icon?

Crafting Asexual and Disabled Characters in Historical Fiction ft. Carly Heath

Asexual Representation: Isaac Henderson in Heartstopper (season 2)

Asexual Representation? Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory ft. Tyger Songbird

The Tale of the Body Thief (yes, we’re STILL talking about the Vampire Chronicles)

Black Asexual Activism ft. Marshall Blount AKA Gentle Giant Ace

Marriage Consummation Laws: “Sham” Marriages, Immigration, and Asexual Inequality

The British Museum Stole Translations of Qiu Jin’s Poetry ft. Yilin Wang

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