An Acquired Taste Podcast
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The podcast for curious weirdos! Bethany Watson and Kathleen Heaney are longtime friends and polar opposites. Every week they get together to chat about their lives, what's weird in the world, and topics they’re curious about, and they invite you to join them!
S7 Ep497: The Last Episode
It’s a trip down “we don’t remember any of this” memory lane on the last week of the podcast! Kathleen goes through the most-listened-to episodes and Bebe is shocked at how little they can recall. Both women talk about what they’ve learned over the course of seven seasons, and then they remember THAT episode.
Note: Our episodes will remain up on our feed indefinitely.
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Our Ethically Askew Gig Economy + Kathleen's Semaglutide Journey
Bethany and Kathleen joke about how they would be willing to 'sell out' should monetary offers from ethically askew entrepreneurs be sent their way to keep this podcast alive. Then they discuss the plans they have for the future and Kathleen opens up about her semaglutide/baby journey.
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May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET
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S7 Ep495: Fun Facts We Learned From Our Dumbest Topic Ever: Dog Shows!
Things are getting a little heavy over here so Bethany is keeping it light with the stupidest topic ever! (Can YOU walk in a triangle?)
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Sources:
https://www.lovetoknowpets.com/life-with-pets/ten-tips-showing-your-dog
Dog is awful at dog shows: @incrediblekratu (Insta)
S7 Ep494: The Crazy Schedule You're Supposed to be Following...For Your House?
After digging herself out from under a mountain of cat fur tumbleweeds, Bethany is armed with what one website says is the required cleaning schedule for your house. We’re talking about daily disinfecting, weekly furniture dusting, and more tasks that make cleaning seem like a Groundhog Day of never-ending toil. Can you live up to this?
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May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET
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The Jeans Of Productivity + A Forever 21 Met Gala
Kathleen reveals her secrets favorite jeans that lead to being a more productive person, then Bethany and Kathleen figure out what they'd wear to the Forever 21 sponsored Met Gala. Justice For Paris Hilton!
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May TDB
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S7 Ep492: Google's Funny Autofills & '90s Commercials That Will Blow Your Hair Back
Let’s go on a learning journey based only on what Google autofills in the search bar. Then, why are *you* buying Ikea furniture? This woman from the ‘90s is being super frank about it and it’s awesome.
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Sources:
https://loverly.com/planning/ideas/things-person-should-know-partner
https://www.britannica.com/facts/volleyball#:~:text=Volleyball%20was%20invented%20by%20William,%2C%20on%20February%205%2C%202010
https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/blog-nine-guinea-pig-facts
https://www.cpschools.or
S7 Ep490: Hilarious Whimsical Words & Typecasting Yourself
Kathleen has recently become acutely interested in the whimsical words we use in everyday language. It's a whole rigmarole and a ballyhoo! Then, Bethany discusses trying to figure out what her personal typecast is! Are you a leading lady or a side kick? Let's take a closer look!
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Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up!
May TDB
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Why the T-Rex was Just an Old Man & More Weird News!
It’s time for more Weird News Rundown! Bethany has a story that’s going to completely change the way you think about the monstrous T-Rex. A bunny is your newest police officer. Plus Kathleen has some snarky feelings about an item you use every day. Do you agree?
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May TDB
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S7 Ep488: Caves And Cucumbers
Join us for some casual cave exploring and cucumber menu expedition. Are we doing orange the right way? Would you leave your family and move to mars? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR FAVORITE DEODORANT? A++ mind-benders for y'all!
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The Right Brain, Left Brain Conspiracy and Other Medical Oddities
Bethany and Kathleen try to figure out if they have left thinking brains or right thinking brains. Then they play a wholesome round of “Dear, Google.. Am I dying?” Bethany reveals something BIG about her misconception of driving gloves. Kathleen buys some Katy Perry wine. Happy Top Hat Day To You, Fine Folks!
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S7 Ep486: The Clutter We All Keep, Am I The Asshole Airplane Edition, And Sad Teen Books
Bethany found a box that she moved and it’s filled with… the USELESS CRAP that we all have! Why, oh, why does the human condition effect us this way? Then, Kathleen shares a story she read online about a woman who wants to know if she’s being an asshole when she flies. Airplane etiquette is a fine line these days and we’re dancing on both sides. Lastly, Bethany reveals her strange teenage addiction. Come again? What are you reading?!
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Is Bigfoot Alive and Thriving in an Alternate Dimension?
Bethany finally gets to talk about her favorite theory: Bigfoot is NOT a bear. He is a real being and surfing the divide between our dimension and his! Kathleen puts on her “I’m being a trooper” hat and listens to Bebe talk at her about the Interdimensional Bigfoot Theory! *NOTE: The show about an alien dad that Kathleen couldn’t remember was called “Out of This World!” Get ready for some Smoky Mountain talk. Brace yourself for a poo insincerator. It's a wild one this week, folks.
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S7 Ep484: A Dog Toy Lawsuit & Would You Join This Shady Business?
The Supreme Court is ruling on a dog toy lawsuit and neither Kathleen nor Bethany can figure out who’s on the wrong side of the law. Then, Kathleen has a friend who has been approached to become 50% of a business that would easily make a decent amount of money. However, it might be illegal? Maybe? What should she do?
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PATREON Dates in April:
Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th - 7:30 PM ET
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How Would You Survive in the Wilderness like the "Yellowjackets?"
No spoilers here! Bethany is FINALLY watching something from this decade and is curious: what roles could she and Kathleen take to help them survive in the wilderness. (Also, what would they look for in casting their younger selves for the show?) Plus, Kathleen is shining a light on some dire caterpillar facts.
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Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th - 7:30 PM ET
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The Polarizing World of Top Sheets
Is there an item of bed dressing that boils your blood? Bethany and Kathleen come to a dead stop when the topic of top sheets is brought up. Curtains are flung. Money is found in books. Nothing is safe or sacred anymore.
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PATREON Dates in March:
Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
April - TBD
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S7 Ep481: Strong Feelings About an Awful Movie You HAVE to See
Bethany is standing up for a (bad) movie that she loves. Have you heard of it? Have you SEEN it? And why in the world is everyone at Trader Joe’s so dang happy and helpful? Kathleen and Bethany go down a rabbit hole of Tiki shirts and affordable produce to get to the bottom of the happiest grocery store on earth.
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Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET
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How to Know If It's Time to Get Mental Health Help. Yay!
Have you been putting your oxygen mask on first before assisting with the masks of others? It’s time for a mental health check-in! Bethany clarifies what she is (and is NOT) doing for her mental health. Plus, how do you know if it’s time to seek help?
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PATREON Dates in March:
Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
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S7 Ep479: Where Does The Phrase 'Cold Turkey' Come From?
Kathleen starts the episode with a fun dose of “I never knew that!” and it may leave you feeling a bit clammy. Then, the friends who wax together stay together. Let’s all move to France for their work email laws! Reclaim your night!
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The Competitive World of Missing Water and Courageous Flock Moms
The water situation at Kathleen’s place continues to be a nightmare, and this time it’s not her neighbor’s fault! Why is Bethany clutching her invisible pearls? It's all porta-potties and bird books over here, folks!
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Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
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S7 Ep477: Prairie Madness: How To Improve Loving Relationship Communication
Bethany did something so mundane, she has no right to feel as rugged and “of the earth” as she does. Kathleen made a realationship faux-pas involving Alexa and got into some hot water.
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S7 Ep476: What Is Something Strange About Your Body That Makes You Proud?
Tiny wrinkles. Reoccuring blackheads. Bumpy Feet. Sassy Cab Drivers. Holding tables under your boobies. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!
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Hidden Knives Inside Their Bibles? Stranger Danger Is Real!
The ladies are worried about the lack of snow in NY and NJ this year. What's happening? Is this why Bethany is in a constant fog? Is this why Kathleen is getting progressively worse at driving directions? Do we need to jump out of this cab?! Why does the world feel like one big scam? HELP! Send sustenance.
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Karma Is A Leaky Ceiling
Did you think Kathleen’s drama with her upstairs neighbors was over? You were WRONG! She was late to recording this episode thanks to them, the big jerks. Find out why. Then, brainstorming Adorable Saw Traps and a surprising discussion about author Maeve Binchy and her face.
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Big changes are coming!
S6 Ep472: Could These Household Items Save Your Life? (Yes, they could.)
In the unofficial Part 2 of this unintended series, Bethany brings you household items that could very well save your life. (Make sure you’re stocked up on tampons, everyone!)
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What We Talked About:
Household Items Trying to Kill You: 12:01
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The Mortifying (and Hilarious) "Toilet Cappuccino Incident" of 2023
This episode tells a story about Bethany's greatest shame and the awful split-second decision she made, right before Dennis' family came over for Christmas. Plus, it's Dennis' turn for Radical Candor Corner! Put on your dark sunglasses....
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S6 Ep470: Are These Household Items Trying to Kill You? (Yes, they are.)
Stop! Back away from your wall! And a few of those plants! And also your laundry corner! Kathleen is coming in hard and fast with many of the 50 total household items that could kill you, and none of them involve Alexa telling your oven to turn the heat up before locking your front door.
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What We Talked About:
Household Items Trying to Kill You:
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What's Bethany Up to in the Kitchen? + Radical Candor Corner & Our New Favorite Movie Game
It's time for a new segment: Radical Candor Corner! Bethany needs to talk to Dennis about a certain kitchen habit he has that she wants to nip in the bud. Then, Dennis is CONFOUNDED by something Bethany "cooked" the other day. Would you eat this? And a new game that had them both laughing so hard that Bebe needed her inhaler.
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S6 Ep468: The Crazy World of Doppelgängers: Why Does a Stranger Have My Face?
(NOTE: We recorded this episode before news spread about the “Doppelgänger murder,” but there’s a link to the story in our show notes below.) Have you ever been told you have a doppelgänger? Have you seen them? It’s wild to find out that someone completely unrelated to you has your face. But do they really? Bethany breaks down the science behind why two total genetic strangers sometimes look so much alike. Plus, seeing one’s doppelgänger is said to portend bad luck, so Bebe shares some spooky do
How To Get Revenge Against Your Noisy Neighbors (My Petty Journey)
Oh man, Kathleen’s neighbors are the WORST. They’re making so much noise that her walls are literally making cracking noises. As a result, “Kathleen H. from Hoboken” is fired up and writing some pretty excellent strongly-worded emails. Plus, you’ll never guess how she upped the ante! Plus, what’s inside a Baby Feels So Real that makes it feel so real? Spoiler alert: You’re going to hate it.
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What We Talked About:
Petty Neighbor Retaliation:
“Heck” Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
S6 Ep466: Celebrities Who Use Fake Voices
Actors are always changing their voices for different roles. But what about celebrities who used fake voices in their daily lives and fooled us all? This week, Bethany is talking about four famous people who masked their real voices for various reasons – and with varying levels of believability. Then, Kathleen is sharing what pants we should and shouldn’t be wearing this year, including a very polarizing style! (Would you wear them??) Plus, Bethany’s new attempt at meditating and how you can fit
The Check-In: Awful Couple's New Year's Resolutions & a Big Dumb Misunderstanding
Have you ever jumped to a conclusion based on a snippet of a conversation you overheard? Well, Dennis overheard Bethany talking to her family and has decided that she's in love with her cousin. They discuss. Plus, some awful New Year's Resolutions for couples!
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The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances of 2023 (So Far)
Kathleen is thrilled about all of the new smart kitchen gadgets unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, despite Bethany’s concern that they’ll conspire to trap you in your house. How much would you pay for a compost bin that works in 4 hours? What about a stove without a handle? Or a machine that makes your cocktails for you? Plus, the show debuts its new segment: Pop Culture Coffee Break!
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What We Talked About:
Smart Kitchens: 17:25 + 37:33
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Live Show
New Year, Worse Me!
It’s a casual episode for the start of 2023! Bethany and Kathleen chat about a couple of the changes they’re making to the podcast for Season 6. Then, Bethany gets real about why her favorite restaurant (7-Eleven) broke her heart, and the two come up with mildly self-destructive New Year’s resolutions. Things are tense in the Kathleen-Neil bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think, and things WERE tense in the Bethany-Dennis bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think. Happy New Year, Tastebud
New Year, Worse Me!
It’s a casual episode for the start of 2023! Bethany and Kathleen chat about a couple of the changes they’re making to the podcast for Season 6. Then, Bethany gets real about why her favorite restaurant (7-Eleven) broke her heart, and the two come up with mildly self-destructive New Year’s resolutions. Things are tense in the Kathleen-Neil bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think, and things WERE tense in the Bethany-Dennis bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think. Happy New Year, Tastebud
The Check-In: Could We Be Gen Z Whisperers?
Need a lighthearted episode to get you through your holiday stress? This is the episode for you!
Hey, Young Ones! Do you feel like the grown-ups around you just don't understand your language? Don't worry. Your internet aunt and uncle are going through the Youth of Today Lexicon and teaching each other the most important phrases that Gen Z is using. Then, Bebe and Dennis each come up with their own slang phrases that English is sorely lacking. Plus, a new game you can play over the holidays or
S5 Ep461: How to Spend Time Alone + Christmas Crimes!
It’s our last show of 2022! Kathleen is helping everyone spend more quality time with themselves by recommending fun (and out-of-the-ordinary) things you can do while alone! Then, ’tis the season to rob a bank and stab your common-law husband. Bethany is listing some of the more bizarre crimes that have taken place during the holidays. Plus, what endorsement did Bethany and Kathleen turn down IMMEDIATELY?
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What We Talked About:
14:26 - How To Spend Time Alone
36:06 - Christmas Chrimes
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Kathleen Can Do It: How To Refresh Your Bathroom On A Budget
Instead of our regular loosey-goosey bonus, we're sharing a brand new episode of Kathleen's new podcast "Kathleen Can Do It" with her DIY partner in crime, Kathleen Martin. (Yes, they are both named Kathleen.) The Kathleens are breaking down how to give your bathroom a refresh without any major renovations. It is possible to feel like you have a new room without lifting a single hammer or paintbrush, we promise!
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The Check-In: Hilarious A.I. Fails & How to Get Out of Bed in the Morning
This week, Dennis and Beebs discuss huge lessons they both learned about themselves over Thanksgiving, they read two incredible emails from you, and Bebe's eye are blasted wide open when Dennis explains how he wakes up in the morning. (Does your brain work like Dennis' or are you just as floored as Bethany was?)
Plus, Dennis and Listener Tonia have a theory as to why Bethany's AI portraits turned out SO. SO. AWFUL.
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S5 Ep458: Relationship “Breadcrumbing" + Spooky Rituals & Games, Part 2!
We’ve all been ghosted in relationships, but have you ever been breadcrumbed? (Or, if you’re like Kathleen and Bethany, are you breadcrumbing by accident?) Kathleen gives the definition of the term and why we should be on the lookout for it in our relationships! Then, Bethany is going through some more spooky rituals and games that may or may not result in a woman inside a mirror pressing her hands against the glass and staring you down. DON’T BREAK EYE CONTACT OR YOU’LL HAVE TO MOVE. Plus, Kath
The Truth About Lab-Grown Diamonds + Spooky Rituals & Games
Happy Engagement Season! Kathleen’s coming in with hard facts about lab-grown diamonds. Are they better for the environment? Are diamonds made in a lab REAL diamonds? And can Bethany get a diamond grown in the shape of her face? Then, Bethany is going through some spooky rituals and games that you can play alone, with friends & family, and even THE OTHER SIDE (bwahahaha). Get ready to evacuate your apartment building! Plus, what’s the real difference between a psychopath, a sociopath, and a cat?
S5 Ep456: Blizzard Feasts & Petty Acts
Are you still stuffed with turkey? Well, grab some more food because Kathleen just learned about an awesome idea for the upcoming winter months. Then, a bunch of you let us know the pettiest things you’ve ever done and we bask in the glory of your misdeeds. Kathleen's Mom makes a special guest appearance as well and we learn something very disturbing about her underwear.
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The Check-In: Money, Nuns & Meeting Each Other's Families
Hoo boy! What a crazy week it's beeeeen! Bethany reveals why she seemed pretty upset during a recent Twitch stream, Dennis learns a new version of Bebe's insanity (the Convent Edition), and the two discuss the differences between their two families as the holidays approach!
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Bizarre Conversation Topics for The Holidays + Kathleen's Trash Room
The holidays are officially happening, but don’t panic! Conversations with relatives and sort-of-friends don’t have to be strained, because Bethany is giving you a bunch of bizarre stories to talk about (including a man who ruined his relationship for the dumbest. reason. ever). Then, Kathleen needs to get some stuff off her chest, including figuring out if she needs to make a sign for her building and Get Involved.
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What We Talked About:
Conversation Topics for Thanksgiving: 14:24
Kathleen
S5 Ep453: Passive-Aggressive Comebacks for Thanksgiving + Funny Old Apocalypse Predictions
It’s almost here: that Thursday in November where we gather together, give thanks, and dodge invasive questions about our love life and rude insinuations about our political beliefs. To help cope, Kathleen has some comebacks you can have in your back pocket when Aunt Helen has tee many martoonies. Then, Bethany is fascinated by people predicting the end of the world, and there’s something kind of comforting about knowing it’s been going on since the year 66. She runs down some of the best doomsd
S5 Ep452: That's What She Said
NSFW!!!! This is, perhaps, the dirtiest episode we've ever done
Don't listen around children, or your boss, or your Grandma. Unless she's one of those fun kind of Grandmas who like filthy jokes, curse words, and a good time. Then, you should for sure, listen with her.
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The Check-In: Little Bethany's Recipes & Do You Feel Like Your Partner's Mom?
It's time again to check in, baby! Bethany and Dennis have a new segment that made them laugh harder than they've laughed in a long time. After going over how they did this week, they debut: Little Bethany's Recipes! Bethany shares actual recipes she used to make as a small child. (Take your Lactaid because DAIRY.) Then, they discuss something they think is actually pretty common that people don't seem to talk a lot about: if you're a woman in a relationship, do you ever feel like your partner'
How to Gain Confidence by Changing Your Language & Tips to be a Succinct Vacay Packer!
Kathleen's teeth are so shiny! She’s the brand new owner of some sparkly Invisalign and has the emoji smile to prove it. Luckily, her retainer is small so it won’t take up too much space in her theoretical vacation bags. And according to her topic, one woman traveled for 3 weeks with only a messenger bag and you can, too! Kathleen shares this woman’s secrets. And Bethany has noticed herself using pretty negative self-talk, so she’s taking the advice of a pair of siblings who know how to gain con
The Mystery of the S.S. Morro Castle & Idioms From Around the World
In the 1930s, a luxurious passenger shipwrecked at Asbury Park. Only 6 lifeboats were deployed, the captain died the night before, and a suspicious fire ended up spreading throughout the entire ship. Was it a horrible accident, or the work of one man and a government cover-up? Bethany covers the crazy story of the S. S. Morro Castle. Then, we’re not beating around the bush! English isn’t the only language that has bizarre idioms that don’t always make sense, and Kathleen is sharing some of the s
The Boy With No Eyes
We have a special Halloween bonus episode of scary stories submitted by listeners! What's in the corner of your bedroom? NOTHING GOOD. What's that shuffling noise? NOTHING GOOD. What happens when you insult Grandma? NOTHING GOOD.
Happy Thin Veil Day, Y'all!
The Check-In: Creepy, Revealing Questions + Could You Survive a Scary Movie?
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
Dennis and Bethany had their very first houseguests, and Bebe has a strange reason for thinking they were subpar hosts.
Then, Bethany asks Dennis to decide how he would h
S5 Ep446: Spooky Stories For Halloween
It’s that time of year! Our annual Listener Stories episode is back with a spooky vengeance. There are haunted islands, mysterious shadow strangers, and even sounds coming from beneath the floorboards. Are you brave enough to hear your fellow Tastebuds’ scary encounters?
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People Living In Crawl Spaces + Creepy Facts to Shiver Your Bones
Bethany shares some insane stories about people living in crawl spaces. Then, continuing in the spirit of the spooky season, Kathleen cracks open a National Geographic book with 75 spine-tingling facts about humans, history, and the world.
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What We Talked About:
11:24 - Nothing Good Happens In A Crawl Space
35:56 - 75 Creepy Facts That Will Make Your Skin Itch
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October 20th - Bonus Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET
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S5 Ep444: Kathleen Is Salty About Being From New Jersey
Kathleen’s feeling insecure about her white eyeshadow so she goes off on the 50 states. (Just wait. It’ll make sense.)
The Check-In: The Mysterious Man in the Woods & Is Cheating Forgivable?
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
On this week's episode, Bethany and Dennis discuss their must-watch movies for this spooky season because IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.
Then, they go over a s
This Creepy Woman Keeps Appearing in A.I. Art & Weird Science Headlines
It's getting spooooookier out and Bethany is bringing a brand new spooky story from the world of artificial intelligence! Have you heard of "Loab," the haunting woman who keeps showing up in A.I.-generated artwork? Bebe has all the details about this new freaky lady. Then, Kathleen is bringing another round of weird science headlines, including a crazy new tip for treating insomnia! (Take THAT, brain!) Plus, how would you feel about having your work computer take pictures of you and docking your
Did Kathleen Get Scammed? & The Mysterious Cheyenne Mountain Base
Scammers are getting so good! A “company” reached out to Kathleen claiming to be Facebook and Kathleen’s worried she may have accidentally given them access to her computer, info, and maybe worse. But what if they ARE legit? Then, Bethany wanted to research creepy old underground military bases. What she found instead was an underground military base that was fascinating in its own right! (How many freestanding buildings do you think fit inside a mountain? And there’s a lake filled with WHAT?)
S5 Ep440: How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy) & Obscure Shows That Deserve a Second Look
Calling all clutter bugs! If you’re struggling to be neater when your natural state is “pig pen,” Kathleen is right there with you. She’s going through ways to start living a neater, less cluttered life one step at a time. Then, since Bethany is obsessed with a 1970’s soap opera, she’s going through other obscure shows that were canceled too soon. Justice for Conan O’Brien’s “Lookwell!”
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What We Talked About:
16:53 - How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy)
42:12 - Obscure Shows That Deserve a Sec
S5 Ep439: My Neck, My Back, My TV Has a Crack
Kathleen's riding a high from standing up for herself at the doctor! Take THAT, Doctor Stupid! Also, can TV techs stop making our broken TVs worse?? And what would you do if you had a sudden intruder: freeze or fight?
Enjoy this early release, Bonus Buds! We love you!
The Check-In: The Spider Fight, "Am I High Maintenance?" & a Letter from You!
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
This week, Bethany and Dennis discuss a TOUGH conversation they had. (Who knew spiders could cause so much angst?) Then, Bethany is concerned that she might be.......high m
How to Say “No” & A Game of “Disturbing Children’s Movie or Pagan Festival?"
If you find yourself having a hard time saying “no” to requests, obligations, or another coffee with another friend who needs another round of relationship advice, Kathleen is here for you! She’s armed herself with a list of ways to turn people down (professionally) so you can regain control over your schedule. But are some of them rude or simply direct? Then, Bethany has a new game where she’s describing scenarios and asking you to decide: is it the plot of a disturbing children’s movie or ritu
S5 Ep436: Help! My Husband Blows Off My Birthday! & Things You Won’t Miss About Your Ex
“Allegra” needs some advice, stat. Her otherwise fabulous husband always fails to celebrate her birthday. This year, he failed in a hurtful way. What do you do when your partner doesn’t celebrate your big day, even when they know it’s important to you? Then, two different Tastebuds are suddenly single so to mark the occasion, Kathleen is crowdsourcing reasons why people won’t miss their exes. (Who knew that chess was such a big deal??)
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What We Talked About:
13:54 - Help! My husband doesn’t
S5 Ep435: Dollywood, Dyin' & Dog Treats - Bonus
It's a loosey-goosey bonus, Buds! What's the one rule Kathleen has about amusement park rides? (Make your will beforehand!) And Bethany ate WHAT out of spite?
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The Check-In: The Awful Smell Confrontation + A Murder Mystery!
[Just a heads up: There's some talk of calorie counting and some light eating disorder talk about 12 minutes in during the discussion about exercise, so if that's not great for you, hit that "forward 30 secs" button a few times
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your A
S5 Ep433: Essential Cozy Mystery Lessons & The Church of Health + Wealth
Bethany’s been binging the old Agatha Christie show “Poirot” because she’s an old lady, and she’s learning some VERY useful lessons from it! Listen in and take notes because your life may depend on it! Then, Kathleen’s opening the doors of the School of Health + Wealth, giving the class tidbits on what actually defines our health, why teenagers are in danger online, and more!
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What We Talked About:
13:52 - Cozy Mastery Lessons
35:23 - The Church of Health and Wealth
Get your tickets to Bet
S5 Ep432: Kinky Sex Lists + Walking Corpse Syndrome
Fall means cozying up and Kathleen is going to make that cozying extra sexy! She’s talking about making a Kink List, what that could include, and how to discuss it with your partner! (Bring on the egg beater.) Then, Bethany found three fascinating mental delusions that you may not have heard of before including one where the person believes they’re already dead!
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What We Talked About:
15:32 - Making Your Kink List (*MATURE CONTENT*)
35:55 - Strange Psychological Disorders
Cosmo Mag: A Yes
S5 Ep431: Adult Onesies For the Sexy Sex - Bonus
Bethany bought two outfits for an aerial photo shoot that ended up being for a VERY different purpose. Can Kathleen guess what that purpose is? Plus, Kathleen is reminding the class about all of the perks, benefits, and rewards available to us that we’re not! taking! advantage! of! Pull up a Delta Lounge comfy chair and an 18-ounce pour of Sauvignon Blanc because it’s a bonus episode, baby!
Plus, hear all the 'Bonus Buds' names at the end!
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What We Talked About:
Bethany guests on the Nico
The Check-In: Bethany Breaks a Promise & the Art of Reinvention
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
Bethany and Dennis discuss the Scare Heard 'Round the World from His and Her perspectives (Google "Nosferatu" now to get a good visual image for Dennis' side of the story). Plus,
The Alien in the Freezer & Why Sea Otters are Evil
WARNING: This episode contains some conversations about animal deaths that some listeners may find upsetting.
Fresh from an Alaskan adventure, Kathleen is on her third case of Covid (one more and she gets a free goldfish!) so the ladies are chatting long-distance. First, Bethany brings a fascinating tale of a man who says he saw an alien literally vaporize his dog, so he put the alien in his freezer. What happens next? Who’s Gary? And why is this man covered in feces? Then, Kathleen learned th
S5 Ep428: How NOT to Move & Why We Overshare on Social Media
Fully saturated with paint fumes, Bethany is floating down to earth long enough to share some moving tips she learned the hard way, especially if you have a U-Haul in your future. Then, Kathleen’s digging into a listener email involving using Facebook as a journal and Mom getting mad. Why do we overshare on social media, anyway? Plus, the ocean just presented another nightmare. How DARE you, The Ocean?
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What We Talked About:
16:05 - Moving Tips (& more horror stories!)
40:15 - Oversha
S5 Ep427: A Bizarre Meth Addiction Commercial & Twitter Sucks (According To Kathleen)- Bonus
Bethany is playing Kathleen a *crazy* anti-meth ad that seems to have been pulled from TV immediately. Kathleen's fallen in love with a robo caller who gave her his "personal" desk number, the two figure out if frog skin is a barrier to an LTR, and Kathleen is LIVID about Twitter...?
The Check-In: Oh S*#t, We're Living Together! + Dennis' Turkey Body
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
The impossible happened: Bethany and Dennis have *moved in together*! After going over what worked (and all of the things that definitely didn't) during their move, the two play
S5 Ep425: The Urban Legend of “Evil Otto” & How to Admit You’re Wrong
Back in the 1980s, video games were new and people didn’t quite know what kind of impact they’d have on the world. Enter: Evil Otto. He was an arcade game baddie who is rumored to have caused 3 REAL deaths! Bethany digs into the story behind the unnerving smiling face. Then, Kathleen’s pulling up to the dinner table because she’s ready to eat her words. What is she admitting she was wrong about? And why are we programmed to not want to admit we’re wrong?
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What We Talked About:
9:20 - Evil
The Hyper-Femininity Movement & Moving Nightmares
Maybe Elle Woods had it all figured out! Kathleen is covering the topic that, for Millennials at least, brings back vivid memories and maybe some judgment: hot pink everything, fluffy pencil toppers, and sexy silhouettes. Is ultra femme still stigmatized? Then, Bethany wipes her brow, puts down the moving boxes, and takes you on a journey through some nightmare-moving stories. (Don’t forget your keys!)
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What We Talked About:
13:32 - Hyperfemininity and the Girly-Girl Movement
39:28 - Moving
Revenge Bedtime & How to Defend Yourself Against Alien Attacks
Ok, Tastebuds, it’s time to learn how to protect yourself in case you wake up to a bright light shining through your window and tiny greys trying to paralyze your brain. (It probably won’t happen, but you never know!) Then, Kathleen is re-visiting a topic she covered earlier: revenge bedtime. You may be doing it without even realizing!
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What We Talked About:
14:45 - Revenge Bedtime
40:09 - Alien Attacks
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PATREON Dates in June:
July 31st - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET
August 3rd -
S5 Ep422: Did Someone Die In My House?
Kathleen has a bone to pick with Bethany: Bebe’s wasting too much money on researching whether or not people have died in various houses! So naturally, the duo run three more death reports. Plus, lamenting empty coffee cups and an explosion of love for Patio Chips and bad bad pizza.
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PATREON Dates in June:
July 26th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
July 31st - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET
August 3rd - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET
August 9th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
August 29th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
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The Check-In: GAH! Stop Sneaking Up on Me!
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
It's Dennis' turn to present his list of 3 things Bethany has to work on for their co-habitation to be a success. (Who could've guessed the word "Ninja" would be involved?) The t
S5 Ep420: The Very Bizarre "Foreign Language Syndrome" & Debate Class
Could you imagine waking up and having a completely different accent? It’s a very rare (and very real) syndrome, and Bethany’s going to tell you about it! Then, Kathleen’s signing everyone up for Debate Team. Could you advocate for a topic you completely disagree with? Kathleen and Bethany are going to try!
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What We Talked About:
12:29 - Foreign Language Syndrome
31:41 - Debate Class
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PATREON Dates in June:
July 26th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
July 31st - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET
Au
S5 Ep419: The Oregon Trail & Bizarre Vintage Recipes
Oh no! Kathleen has dysentery! Caulk your wagon and float it across the river with Bethany as she rolls down memory lane on the old video game The Oregon Trail. Then, grind up some gelatin and grab your meat because Kathleen has some crazy strange recipes from back in the day.
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What We Talked About:
11:03 - The Oregon Trail
36:27 - Disgusting Vintage Recipes
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PATREON Dates in June:
July 6th - Study Buds @ 2:00 PM ET
July 12th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
July 26th - Live Show @ 7:3
Break Glass In Case Of Emergency - Bonus
Bethany is excited about some of her ideas for the new country house. One of which includes 'black magic.' Kathleen wants to know if she is a serial killer when it comes to bugs. Everyone is trolling everyone when it comes to toe rings and 3-D printers.
Here's the neck fan Bebe was talking about!
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PATREON Dates in July:
July 6th - Study Buds @ 2:00 PM ET
July 12th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
July 26th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET
July 31st - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET
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The Check-In: The House with the Scary Basement
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
Well, it's happening: Dennis and Bethany are moving in together! After a long day of driving around and viewing houses, they discuss their new place and, even better, the incredi
How Experts Create Faces from Skulls & Nightmare Podiatry Stories
True crime lovers! Have you ever seen a show where someone’s put a bunch of little depth markers all over a skull to help them turn it into a realistic face? How in the world do they do that? Bethany is here to explain the process of forensic facial reconstruction. Then, wash your damn feet! Kathleen’s sharing some foot doctor horror stories that will remind you: take care of your piggies!
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What We Talked About:
13:36 - Forensic Facial Reconstruction
46:56 - Foot Doctor Horror Stories
S5 Ep415: Weird “Wellness” Trends & Conspiracy Theory Fun
STOP what you’re doing and back away from that vaginal steamer! Kathleen wants to keep your insides *and* your outsides (front to back) safe from the crazy wellness trends that most of us are guilty of buying into. *cough* Apple Cider Vinegar *cough*. Then, Bethany’s Waze app took her on a route that was all cattywampus and it formed a conspiracy theory in her thinkin’ brain. She shares this and other suspicions she has!
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What We Talked About:
14:41 - Crazy Wellness Trends
41:21 - Cons
S5 Ep414: Bad Apple Blood & Acid Stickers - Bonus
It's a family reunion because Bethany, Kathleen, and Dennis are in the same room for the first time since 2020! Somehow everyone ends up talking about the bad things they did as teens. Dennis thinks he's sandwiched between two goody two shoes. Bethany had a high-stakes run-in at Rick's Castle Foods. Kathleen reveals why she didn't get into Fordham. AND... Bethany is still mad about an apple she didn't get the chance to eat in 1997.
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PATREON Dates in June:
June 29th - Live Show @ 7:30 P
The Check-In: Corn Mazes, Zombies, & A Snore That Shook the Earth
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
After grading themselves on how they did in the relationship this week, serial-pranker Bethany sits Dennis down to let him know which two situations she will never joke about: be
S5 Ep412: Am I the A-hole? & the Man from Taured
Get your powdered wigs on! It’s time to judge some people on the internet. Kathleen is bringing back a favorite and having Bethany (and special guest Dennis!) weigh in on Redditors who are wondering if they’re in the right or wrong. (Who knew driveways get could so heated??) Then, Bethany is telling her absolute favorite strange story about a mysterious European man who showed up in a Tokyo airport, claiming to be from a country that didn’t exist. Or did it?
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What We Talked About:
15:09
Weird Science Rundown & Shows That Were Cancelled Too Soon…and Not Soon Enough
Welp, that cements it. The robots are rising sooner than we anticipated, thanks to some ill-advised scientists figuring out how to grow real human skin on a robot finger. Kathleen has that story - and why boy bands and frogs have more in common than you thought - on her weird science rundown! Bethany covers why streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max are canceling awesome shows after only a year or two, and she goes through some that should have been canceled waaaaaaay before they were. And
The Check-In: Embarrassing Texts + A Bedtime Hiccup Nightmare
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
Dennis has a new soulmate: his brand spankin' new therapist! Bethany cackles her way through Dennis' description of this new relationship and why it's such a perfect match. Then,
S5 Ep409: The Kuykendall Phone Stalker & Navigating Fast Fashion Quality
Ah, 2007. We were loving Plain White T’s, reading the final Harry Potter book, and three families in Washington were being mercilessly stalked via their cellphones even though the calls seemed to be coming from their own phones. Bethany tells the story of the Kuykendall phone stalker. Then, while we want to be responsible clothing consumers, not all of us can afford slow fashion. So Kathleen’s giving tips on how to tell if your fast fashion garment is going to stand the test of time or will diss
S5 Ep408: How to Tell a Scary Campfire Story & Mysterious Deaths from History
It’s the unofficial start of summer, so Kathleen is making sure you have all of the tools necessary to tell a proper spooky story around whatever campfire you come upon this season. (Smores supplies not included). Then, Bethany found another creepy book in her used bookstore travels, so she’s sharing a few suspicious deaths throughout history, including a national hero who may have been…..murdered??
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What We Talked About:
12:59 - How To Tell A Scary Campfire Story
37:13 - Mysterious Deat
Good At Lots, Great At Nothing
Just a lot of useful jibber-jabber during this sweet sweet cotton candy bonus episode. Or if you are Kathleen, "bonys episode" (that is genuinely how she spells bonus). Bethany is pinpointing the moment that Michael Jackson took down her magic career (along with her Dad's friends). Kathleen wonders if Bethany ever suffered from a brain injury she doesn't remember. We tie a sloppy little bow over this Memorial Day Weekend Holiday episode with a ribbon that we levitated. And of course, we read the
The Check-In: An "Only Fans" Proposal + Our 1st Date
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com!
Sigh. Yet another tough week for Dennis ;) but Bethany has a brilliant idea for him to make a little extra income: ONLY FANS! Grab your duck and a camera..... Plus, Bebe & Dennis
S5 Ep405: Why We Hate-Watch Shows & Tricks Companies Use To Get Your Money
Do you find yourself watching a show *because* you hate it so much? Bethany’s covering the reasons we hate-watch, as well as specific qualities these types of shows have in common. Then, hide your wallet, because Kathleen is pulling the curtain back on the sneaky ways companies get you to spend more money.
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What We Talked About:
12:38 - ‘Hate Watching’ Shows
42:05 - Tricks Companies Use To Get Us To Spend $$$
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PATREON Dates in May:
May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET
May 17h - L
S5 Ep404: The Scary Truth About Third-Party Data & the Missing UFO Men
Quick! Throw your smartphone in the river! Kathleen is serving up some hard, scary truths about how the government is using third-party data to track you and why it could land YOU in hot water. Then, Bebe has the story of Karl Hunrath and Wilbur Wilkinson, two men who flew off in a plane to rendezvous with a UFO and never returned. Oh, and their wreckage and bodies were never found. Where’d they end up?
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What We Talked About:
14:28 - Third-Party Data & Your Rights
38:53 - The Missing
S5 Ep403: White T-Shirt Season - Bonus
What's the equation for a perfect 'white t-shirt' look? Bethany and Kathleen are breaking down the logistics. Then, the ladies ponder what they would put into a time capsule if they had to create one in their 30s. Bethany reveals that lately, her favorite item of clothing is from the party store. They also get a visit from Dr. Google to figure out why Bebe is dying.
Happy loose goosey bonus, y'all!
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PATREON Dates in May:
May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET
May 17h - Live Show @ 7:30
The Check-In: A Rough Week + When Only One of You is Sober
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed!
This week, Dennis is recovering from a tough week where everything seemed to go wrong (including his coffee spilling directly into his sound board), and Bethany discusses why she recommended therapy. The two also tal
S5 Ep401: Magic Secrets Revealed & Prison Escapes Gone Wrong
“How far will you go for magic?” Bethany’s back on her 2020 bullshit, giving you her second installment of David Copperfield’s magic secrets, revealed! (If you missed the first installment, go back to Episode 295.) Bebe may be the only person who had a David Copperfield poster in her college dorm room, but we can all bathe in the joy of dramatic bed sheets and tiny ladies hiding under tables. Then, Kathleen pulls out her lock pick set and hides in a trash bag, because she’s giving us the skinny
Confusing American Customs & Secret Spells from Ages Past
Are you listening to this podcast while you drink your morning coffee on the go? Did you just give your coworker a thumbs up? These are just two of the American customs that other countries think are bizarre, confusing, or just downright rude! Is it something you do on Kathleen’s list? Then, Bethany picked up a curious little book on her most recent trip to the used bookstore. It shares spells from cultures around the world and as far back as the Old Testament. If you want to bring your lover ba
The Check-In: "Your face looked like 'Harrumph.'"
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally gives them an excuse to tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed!
This week, Bethany is still licking her wounds after a long day of buying a new phone and cooking stupid food. Dennis gleefully recounts his weekend dealing with Bethany's phone-and-cooking cra
Scary Sleep Facts & Learning Mental Health Hygiene
Last week, Kathleen taught us how to get more (and better) sleep. Now, Bethany is explaining all of the strange things your body is doing while you’re getting that better sleep! (Do you know the gross reason you wake up with “sleep” in your eyes?) Then, Kathleen is talking about why mental health hygiene is just as important as your body’s hygiene. What you do in the morning can change your entire day! Also, Bethany canceled a service that we all use, but she's OVER IT! All this and more + your
Cleaning the Bathroom for Chad Michael Murray! - Bonus
How do celebs who throw big parties not get their stuff stolen all the time? Do they have bodyguards for certain rooms? Also, Chad Michael Murray is the star that we don't appreciate enough. The motion picture 'Cinderella Story' is highly underrated (according to exactly one of us). We're also mixing some 90s trend news into our usual stream of bonus episode hodge-podge. Then, listen for all the Bonus Bud names read at the end!
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S5 Ep396: The Urban Legend of “Mel’s Hole” & How to Get Better Sleep
What is it about a hole that evokes excitement, mystery, and the paranormal? Bethany’s talking about a mysterious, bottomless hole in Washington State that gained fame after its “owner,” Mel, called into Coast to Coast AM. Then, Kathleen knows you’re not getting enough sleep. She also knows how to fix that! Learn the 5 Must-Do’s to improve your sleep! Plus, a full technology meltdown.
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What We Talked About:
12:19 - The Urban Legend of “Mel’s Hole”
39:33 - How to Get Better Sleep!
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INTRODUCING: The Check-In with Bethany & Dennis!
An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally gives them an excuse to tease each other in public.
The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed!
S5 Ep394: Purple Tomatoes Are Magic & Why You’re Accidentally Coming Across as Angry
Did you know that squid will one day revolutionize the way you bring home your leftovers? Kathleen came to the show this week with a fistful of news about superfoods, so pull up to the table and get ready for some purple marinara! Then, Bethany saw a video of herself talking to a friend and was horrified to realize that she looked SO ANGRY the whole time! Is it just RBF, or is there more to it? And how can you keep from accidentally looking angry in your own life?
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What We Talked About:
S5 Ep393: Neighbor Paul's Big Escape! - Bonus
Bebe didn't get a lot of sleep because she was in the back of an ambulance at 4 AM. You may be surprised why! Then, Kathleen mourns the end of one of her favorite sayings. And Dennis knocks around in the background because these morning showers aren't going to take themselves!
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PATREON Dates in April:
Study Session: April 6th at 1 PM ET
Book Club: April 30th @ 10:30 AM ET (Voting ends 4/8)
Book Club: YA BOOK - Casual Club Meet Up TBD (Go to Patreon to check out what we are reading!)
Live
S5 Ep392: The Draw of Cozy Mysteries & the Truth About Hyaluronic Acid
Do love a cozy mystery? Bethany’s obsessed with them, and she’s explaining why they oddly feel so safe (plus the REAL reason why they’re all so similar)! Then, Kathleen breaks down the current skincare darling, hyaluronic acid. Are you using it right? Did you know that using it incorrectly could ruin your skin? Then, the most inane conversation about a ‘90s song you’ve ever heard.
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What We Talked About:
00:18 - Intro To Topics
02:17 - Bethany’s shiny tights
06:49 - The missing Compton Pa
S5 Ep391: Kathleen's Financial Issues Broken Down By Money Pro Suze Orman
Kathleen loves the "Women & Money" podcast by Suze Orman and she recently decided to write into the podcast for some financial advice. Bethany and Kathleen dissect what Suze and her wife KT have to say to Kathleen's letter. Bethany thinks Kathleen is defensive. Kathleen feels (only slightly) attacked by Suze, but sometimes tough love is the best love.
And... listen to all the Bonus Bud names from Patreon read at the end in our very amazing and very terrible accents!
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S5 Ep390: Crime Scene Cleaners & the Deadliest Animals To Humans
Take off yer shoes and get in the swimmin’ hole cuz Bethany and Kathleen are ready to showcase two very strange and fascinating topics! First, Bethany’s new show obsession led her to look into the world of “Trauma Cleaners,” the unsung heroes who clean up after crime scenes. Why do they do it, what tools do they use, and what tips can us normies learn from their job? Then, Kathleen’s in Texas and wadin’ through the deadliest animals (besides humans). How do you survive a bear attack? How do you
S5 Ep389: Talking Sex with Christine Emba
Our sex lives and the things we like in bed are private, right? Sexual encounters are good to go once consent is given, right? Everyone’s having a great time on dating apps, right? Columnist and author Christine Emba says, maybe not! This week, Kathleen and Bethany talk with Christine about her new book “Rethinking Sex: A Provocation,” why it’s not so great that everyone’s sexual preferences are private, and what we all should be aiming for in the bedroom. Plus, why is Bethany smelling her Diet
S5 Ep388: Teaching A Digital Course & the Dark Truth About Parasocial Relationships
Are you in the gig economy (or just feeling unfulfilled in your current job) and wondering how you can find some extra money? Kathleen is in the same boat and is starting to think about teaching! It’s all about Digital Classes! What unique skill you’re an expert in? Then, Bethany’s discussing parasocial relationships, the one-sided relationships we all have with celebrities and influencers online. When are they good? When are they bad? And when do they become dangerous?
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S5 Ep387: Cheating With The Handyman Will Get You Mono - Bonus
The ladies dig into Bethany's Etsy revelation via a gazillion Norse Goddess Freya cat statues and Arkham Asylum merch. Kathleen wants peacock patterned curtains in the color peacock. Then it's time to play an age-old game 'What's your Time Worth' when it comes to handyperson-type tasks around the house. Have you ever had an affair with the Handyman? Then, this loosey-goosey bonus devolves into a panicked kissing disease warning. Listen up, kids... DON'T SHARE CUPS!
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PATREON Date in Mar
Am I the Asshole? & The Truth About Hell Town, Ohio
Kathleen’s favorite subreddit, “Am I the Asshole?" is also great fodder for some debates and self-reflection. Is a bride-to-be the asshole for boycotting her MIL’s wedding but still wanting to borrow her wedding dress? Is a graphic novel lover the asshole for telling his local pushy bookstore owner that he can find their books cheaper on Amazon? Then, Bethany is telling the truth (and some of the fun urban legends) surrounding Boston Township, Ohio, aka “Hell Town.” #SatanistsOrNah? Plus, Kathle
The Metaverse & the Imposter Frédéric Bourdin
What IS the metaverse, anyway? Can you visit it now? Should you be buying real estate in the metaverse? Who was phone? Kathleen breaks it all down and ELI5s the metaverse, all while Bethany melts down from tech panic. Then, Bethany digs deeper into the missing person case of Nicholas Barclay and the man who convinced the boy’s family that HE was their son. Or did he?
** If you have any information about Nicholas Barclay, please contact the San Antonio Police Department Missing Persons Unit at
Dreams About Cheating + Workplace Bullying - Bonus
Kathleen woke up relieved, Bethany woke up missing David Duchovny, and a listener desperately needs advice about an abusive - and highly respected - boss.
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0:48 - Weird dreams about cheating and lying.
07:08 - TV Show crossover episodes
07:37 - Law & Order
10:51 - Listener advice about workplace aggression + bullying.
23:06 -Using voice changers like Anna Delvey.
23:57 - Accepting calls from prison.
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Zoom Study Session: March 2nd @ 1:0
S5 Ep383: Unpopular Opinions & Life Lessons from Con Artists
Kathleen is reminding us all that just because we have different opinions doesn’t mean we can’t still be parasocial friends! Kathleen and Bethany go through some of their unpopular opinions and then brace for feedback. Then, just because con artists do bad things doesn’t mean we can’t learn some lessons from them. Bethany runs down her list of some crazy inventive con artists and lessons we can cull from their bold choices! (Listen until the end for Bethany’s favorite con artist of all time. It’
S5 Ep382: Inflation for Dummies & When You Love Staying Home Too Much
Does it feel like your wallet is bleeding money right now? We all know that inflation has gotten worse during the pandemic, but can you explain why? Kathleen is breaking it down and explaining why things like groceries, cars, houses, even your favorite hobbies have gotten more expensive over the last two years. Then, Bethany opens up about her struggles with getting back to socializing and leaving her house after two years of staying inside. (When does the excuse “I’m an introvert” become a crut
Ring Camera Drama, Shadow Banning, & Text Auctions - Bonus
Bethany got hit with some harsh truth after she saw herself on her home security system. Kathleen also learned a hard lesson, this one about Instagram’s views on hashtags. And would YOU use Kathleen’s business idea for offloading stuff when people die?
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S5 Ep380: Banned Children's Books, the Headless Nahanni Valley, & An Important Conversation
If you’re going to demand that a children’s book be removed from shelves, at least make it a GOOD reason! Kathleen’s going down the list of kids’ books that have been protested, and the reasons will make you roll your eyes. Well, except for the last one… Then, Bethany is talking about a huge swath of land in the Canadian wilderness that’s famous for people losing their heads. Literally. (Would YOU go there?) But first, Bethany and Kathleen address a mistake they made that a Tastebud drew their a
Cool Science Rundown & The “Well to Hell"
Kathleen’s putting her New Scientist membership to good use and bringing back Cool News Rundown: Science Edition! Then, Bethany tells the story behind her all-time favorite urban legend, the “Well to Hell” and the “screams” that came out of it. Plus, a crazy scary story from Kathleen’s friend and a reason to be grateful we don’t live in the super embarrassing 1950s!
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01:24 - A ghost interrupts the podcast
04:26 - Bone-chilling story from Kathleen’s friend.
11:20- C
S5 Ep378: An Insect Meltdown & TikTok’s Intelligence Agents
Bebe shut down her entire apartment building with her irrational insect terror. Kathleen has bubbles in her ears. And TikTokkers in Ukraine are providing valuable info...
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S5 Ep377: Dumb Names They Give Men’s Products & How the Military is Using Sci-Fi Writers
Apparently, marketing companies think guys are idiots. Bethany’s going through a list of products marketed towards men and the insane names they give them to reinforce this gender panic. ("Big Ass Brick of Soap” in the scent “Victory,” we’re looking at you.) Then, Kathleen discusses how the US military is looking to science fiction writers to predict how future wars will look, and we’re not the only country doing it! Plus, the most boring home decor release ever, and how someone seems to have sl
The Psychology of Turtlenecks & a 1980s Time Traveling Computer
Why do turtlenecks evoke images of timeless style, power, and confidence? Kathleen does a deep dive on the underrated shirt we need to give a second look to! Then, Bebe discusses “The Dodleston Messages,” aka that time in the mid-‘80s when a BBC Microcomputer started posting mysterious letters from both the 1500s AND the year 2109! What the heck was going on? And who’s Gary? Plus, “Encanto” musings, a special appearance from Neil, and your voicemails!
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The Novocaine Didn't Work
Would YOU want a completely fake-but-looks-real version of you to hang around after you died? Kathleen and Bethany have some caveats. Plus a few more tech items that Bethany is scared of from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, and why porch pirates are ruining everything.
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S5 Ep374: Toxic Positivity & How to Have a Completely Smart Home
Bethany is opening our minds to how toxic positivity affects us in our everyday lives. Sleep when you're dead? Not us! We're napping now and learning how to deal with in-your-face positivity given to you by (usually) well-meaning people. Then, Kathleen is ruffling Bethany's feathers with a complete walk-through of how you can make your home a top-to-bottom smart home with every cool gadget on the market to help you live life better (should you wish to let the robots take over).
Plus, are you re
Productivity Dysmorphia & Pepper’s Ghost
Do you have a hard time celebrating your successes? You may have “productivity dysmorphia.” Kathleen’s talking about her struggles with this and who seems most likely to be affected! Then, Bethany is talking about a 400+-year-old technique that’s still being used in cars, TV, even one of your favorite movies. Plus, you’ll never believe why this author won’t take certain phone calls!
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Bizarre Depictions of Santa Claus & Writing Your Eulogy
Happy Holidays! Bethany’s talking about the less-than-wholesome depictions of Santa Claus in recent media, including one who drowned Fran Drescher in eggnog. Then, Kathleen is asking everyone to take a different look at themselves: what would people say about you in a eulogy? Is it what you’d *want* them to say? Plus, who would you leave an “I’m Sorry” $1 million to?
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Help! My Friend’s Treating Me Like Her Therapist! & Christmas Crimes
1 spoon = 1 shit to give. What do you do when your friend only talks to you about her problems, and even jokes that you’re her therapist? Our listener is dealing with this very issue and desperately needs advice. She doesn’t want to lose the friendship, but she’s also mentally exhausted! Then, Kathleen is teaching everyone the very important lesson, “Never Trust a Santa.” Something about the holidays makes criminals extra criminal-y, and Kathleen has the stories to share (including one Santa who
S4 Ep370: Relationship White Lies & the Mysterious Tromp Family Road Trip
Get ready to clutch your pearls, because Kathleen is coming in hot with a relationship question that’s going to divide the crowd. Could YOU stay in a relationship with someone who told this lie? And what lies are acceptable in a relationship? Then, Bethany is talking about an Australian family who mysteriously jumped in their car and drove away, leaving everything they owned behind…and then came back, just as confused as everyone else was. What caused the Tromp family to leave in the first place
The Most Hilarious Bad Coworker Ever - Bonus
Do you know someone who always seems to make the *worst* choice in the situation? Bethany’s reading a Reddit “advice request” from someone who made truly stupid workplace choices…and now wants to sue their employer! Plus, what dumb stuff would you put in a relationship prenup?
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S4 Ep368: The Haunted Hotel Monte Vista & Weird-But-Useful Talents
There used to be a tradition of people telling scary ghost stories during Christmas, so Bethany is telling you one (or a hotel full) this week! The Hotel Monte Vista has a long history of deaths in the hotel and ghosts reportedly abound. But what’s the scariest thing about the hotel? You may be surprised…. Then, Kathleen was inspired by a sweet lab named Bailey who turns out to be AMAZING at sniffing out missing people and items! She’s talking about other bizarrely useful skills and equally biza
Thanksgiving Disasters & Food-Related Crimes
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re with your family, holding up alone in your apartment, or Friendsgiving it up, enjoy this episode stuffed with dumb crimes, busted booby traps, and a sticky, sticky heist. We’re thankful for YOU!
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Thanksgiving Pick-Up Lines - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a37728703/thanksgiving-pickup-lines/
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S4 Ep366: Holiday Costumes Parties... Fun or Lame?
Happy Mondee! Kathleen has an important update on the John Eisenman case out of Spokane. Then, Bethany weighs in on an insane holiday party requirement that Kathleen’s friend is facing. Would YOU go?
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S4 Ep365: The Benefits of Being Vulnerable & the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe
Did you know that being intentionally vulnerable (in the right situations!) can actually make people think more highly of you? It's called 'The Beautiful Mess Effect.' Time to get rid of the shame we all feel about our flaws. Kathleen is giving the social science deets about why perfection is no longer perfect. Then, Bethany’s keeping a stranglehold on Spooky Season by talking about the mysterious death of America’s Favorite Goth, Edgar Allen Poe. (And what does voter fraud have to do with it??)
S4 Ep364: A Father's Revenge Killing & Predicting the Future with Thunder
Kathleen has a topic that’s sure to get your wheels spinning. It’s the case of John Eisenman, who admits he killed a man. So why are people divided? Then, move over tarot cards! Bethany has a handful of other ways people throughout history have tried to predict the future. One even inspired a Thanksgiving tradition!
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S4 Ep363: The Bagel Stealing Dilemma
Happy loosey-goosey bonus! Kathleen has a dilemma: a friend of hers knowingly took a bagel from a very busy deli without paying for it. She’s frustrated that he stole it, but it’s also making her question whether or not he’s a good guy! What do you think?
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The Disappearance of Hale Boggs & the History of the Bathtub
There’s something incredibly unsettling about a plane that just disappears. No crash site, no debris, nothing. Bethany’s talking about just such a case, one that you likely never learned about! (And if it isn’t solved soon, it likely never will be.) Then, Kathleen is continuing her series on the history of everyday objects with the long (and dirty) history of the bathtub! Plus, would you get “permanent jewelry?"
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S4 Ep361: Your Spooky Stories: Death and Murder
We made it! Settle in for *true* scary stories from our Tastebuds, as well as a couple of classics from everyone’s childhood Spooky Ambassador, Alvin Schwartz (“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” “In a Dark Dark Room,” etc). Turn off the lights, light a candle, and LOCK YOUR DAMN FRONT DOOR, because it’s time again for Spooky Stories! There will be death. There will be MURDER.
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S4 Ep360: The Haunted School House Airbnb - Bonus
To kick off Halloween week, Bethany and Kathleen are serving up a spooky story amuse-bouche to whet your ghostly palate. Tastebud Hauna shared her story about a haunted Airbnb that she stayed in with her husband and the details are straight-up terrifying! Plus, Kathleen has a list of all the scary things we have to deal with in adult life. Who's ready to quit their job? Kathleen is panicked and Bethany is cool as a cucumber. Happy Haunting Ghoul-buds.
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Protecting Your House from Burglars & Spooky Season Movies You Need to Watch!
Repeat after Kathleen: Don’t. open. the door. EVER. Lock your doors and throw distrustful glances at your mother because Kathleen’s teaching you how to protect your home from robbers, thieves, and all types of ne'er-do-wells! These are seriously useful tips and tricks that you can implement right away. Then, Bethany is giving her (non-exhaustive, incomplete) list of movies you need to be watching during Spooky Season, besides the typical Halloween classics. Then, buckle up for some pretty awesom
Stone Tape Theory & Funny Ways to Cheer Yourself Up!
Do you believe that homes and rooms can have 'an energy?' Bethany is digging into the belief that ghosts and energy are “recorded” in stones (say, the walls of your house). This theory has been around for at least 200 years and it's called the “Stone Tape Theory”....spoooky. Then, Kathleen has been feeling kind of meh, so she’s cheering us all up with her favorite solutions to a bad mood. Tip #1: Ballroom dance with an invisible partner.
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Meg Ryan Fall Spotify Pla
How Can I Sell My Clothes For Money? - Bonus
Wait, they caught the Zodiac Killer? When did that happen? And is that a real name?? Then, have you ever sold your clothes to a consignment store? Bethany did over the weekend and has some thoughts about the total *horreur* of seeing your beloved clothes judged and deemed unworthy. Plus, are you and your partner a Kathleen/Neil or a Bebe/Dennis when it comes to bathroom etiquette?
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S4 Ep356: Does Your Office Have This Necessity? & Movies Inspired by Nightmares
If you’re heading back into the office (or already have), Kathleen is filling us in on the one thing most offices DON’T have that they should! Does yours? Then, Bethany is talking about nightmares and what awesome movies and books they’ve inspired. Plus, Kathleen and Bethany talk about a letter they received from a frustrated Tastebud who has some feedback.
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S4 Ep355: Face Blindness (Do You Have It?) & Weird News Rundown
Do you have a REALLY hard time remembering faces? Have you ever introduced yourself to someone you’ve already met? If so, you may be the one in roughly 50 people (like Bethany and Brad Pitt!) who have Prosopagnosia, or “Face Blindness.” It’s super common but can cause some awkward moments… Then, Kathleen’s bringing back a fan favorite, “Weird News Rundown!” How in the world did a cat save a woman who fell down a ravine? And would you say “yes” to a proposal over a rat-infested river?
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Skype Lags & Shocking Amazon Price Gouging! - Bonus
Mercury isn’t in retrograde but our computers are! But it’s still a loosey-goosey bonus episode, Skype lag be damned! Bethany has some awful marriage advice, Kathleen is getting ready to infect her mom’s TV with a VHS haunting disease, and there’s a discussion on a new way to tell your weight: blackhead migration! Plus, Kathleen has great advice on how to get your way when calling a customer service line and why you should be using a VPN when you’re shopping online.
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S4 Ep353: Creepy Airbnb Stories & How Much Water Do We Really Need?
Have you ever wondered if your Airbnb host REALLY left for the weekend? Are there any hidden rooms in that cabin you didn’t know about? Bethany fell down a rabbit hole of creepy Airbnb stories and she’s passing the savings on to you! Then, Kathleen is questioning all of the health “rules” we’ve been told our whole lives: you need 8 glasses of water, 10,000 steps, 7 servings of fruit and vegetables, etc etc. Are they true? Who came up with them? WHAT DO THEY WANT FROM US?
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S4 Ep352: The Strange Case of Peter Bergmann & A Deepfake Cheerleading Scandal
It’s an unintentional true crime episode! Who’s ready for some sultry Kathleen “sexy voice?” Our girl has strep throat but she’s showing up like a champ to discuss the cheerleading scandal that introduced a lot of people to the world of “deep fake videos” - taking a video of one person and editing a different person over them! But was this really a case of edited footage? Bethany is talking about a man who showed up in Sligo, Ireland, and disappeared forever! But did he even exist in the first p
Sick Hosts, Wholesome Tips, & Stealing Shoes at a Party - Bonus
Kathleen and Bethany are both sick as hell, but don’t fear! Bethany found a Farmer’s Almanac on the train so it’s time for some wholesome pumpkin tips and advice on what NOT to give your dogge from the Thanksgiving table. Then, Kathleen raises the age old question: if someone steals your stupidly expensive shoes at a party, does the host owe you a new pair?
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Why Your Friend Unfollowed You on Social & Can Birds Predict Storms?
Do you only unfollow someone on social media when they do something annoying? Or do you unfollow people just because you haven’t seen them in a while? Bethany recently had two people she still considered friends suddenly unfollow her on Instagram, and she has no idea why! So she's getting to the bottom of how different people use social media, including our Tastebuds. Then, Kathleen investigates “the calm before the storm” and why animals are so much smarter than us. Can scientists use birds to
A Brooklyn Haunting & People Hiding in Walls
It’s September and we’re heading into spooky season, so you’re getting a double dose of creep this week! First, who wouldn’t love a three-level Brownstone in a gorgeous Brooklyn neighborhood? The only problem is that the Brownstone comes with reported sightings of a little boy on fire and a woman wandering through doorways. Would you still pay the $11K monthly rent (bloody roller-skates not included)? Then, Kathleen gives the low-down on several recent stories about people discovering other peop
S4 Ep348: Bethany Needs Help Making Friends - Bonus
Bethany took too much melatonin and dreamt that her family was planning on murdering the beloved film star of 'Coyote Ugly,' John Goodman! Then, Kathleen is all up in arms about people who eat meals off of black plates. Pushing people out of windows comes up as well in this loosey-goosey bonus. Finally, Bethany admits that she needs the help of a professional friend-haver... How does one make friends without seeming too desperate? It's ALL. SO. COMPLICATED.
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S4 Ep347: Real Milk, No Cows & How to Defend Yourself Like Sherlock Holmes
So much milk! Kathleen is talking about a new company that has figured out how to make milk WITHOUT cows. And it’s chemically identical to actual milk! Fermented milk! But does it count as vegan? And can we even call it “milk?” Then, Bethany shares info about the “Gentleman’s Martial Art” and how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used it to justify Sherlock Holmes’ surviving a cliff fall. Learn how to defend yourself with an umbrella against a full pub of ne’er-do-wells and rapscallions!
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Our Horror Lover Watches "You've Got Mail" & Bad People "The Game"
Bethany finally did it: she watched Kathleen’s number-one favorite movie and goes through her whiskey-fueled thoughts on the Nora Ephron classic. Then, Kathleen found the card game “Bad People” (*cough* on Google Images *cough*) and they go head-to-head to see who the worst person on the show is.
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Beckett on Netflix
The Kissing Booth 3 on Netflix
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S4 Ep345: Vintage Carpet Musings & Solid Funeral Plans - Bonus
It’s 8 am and Kathleen and Bethany are waking up to delightful conversations about whether those “vintage” carpets on Etsy are really vintage or just old Anthropologie, why you should double-check your hospital bills to make sure you didn’t get a circumcision, and what kind of funeral looks to order from your loved ones.
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S4 Ep344: Movies That Tricked Us & Nom Nom Food News
Have you ever thought you were watching a rom-com, only to find out that it’s incredibly sad? Or a movie was advertised as horror but was actually a superslow coming-of-age story? Bethany just had that happen with the movie “Adoration,” so she’s sharing other films that bait-and-switched the audience. (Who saw THAT coming in “Snow Dogs?”) Then, Kathleen has a roundup of the latest food news. There are some fun new flavors coming for Fall! Would YOU eat Cheetos ice cream?? Plus, #Papasan and your
Recommendation Algorithms & Happy Tidbits For A Cheerful Day
Need a little pick-me-up? How about a tip on easily working out? Bethany’s insecure about how many rants she went on last week, so she’s making amends by talking about a few of the things that she loves right now! From spooky Instagram accounts to simple ways to get an ab workout, Bethany’s (mostly) a happy flower this week and is passing the savings on to you! Then, Kathleen is going to turn you into that “confused math lady” meme when she peels back the layers on social media and streaming alg
The Mysterious Sleeping Town of Kalachi & Things to Stop Caring About in Your 30s
Stop trying to get your money’s worth at an open bar! Kathleen has had it up to HERE with worrying about certain things and she’s sharing that list with you! There’s only so much time in a day to launch your puka shell necklace empire, right? Then, is that a fridge on the ceiling? Did you just take a plane ride without remembering it? Bethany is talking about a bizarre “Sleep Sickness” that struck two small villages in Kazakhstan where people would fall asleep for days! What do you think caused
S4 Ep341: The Perfect Excuse To Cancel Your Plans - Bonus
Happy Loosey Goosey Monday, friends! Bethany is coming clean about a huge (literally) purchase she made that’s taking up her entire living room. Kathleen has a “Plan Canceling Excuse” generator to help you cope with the world opening up again. (Pro Tip: don’t claim that your family gave you syphilis.) The Pope did WHAAAT in Kathleen's bed? Bethany's new hair is giving us the feels. (Are we allowed to say 'the feels' anymore?) Frank Sinatra is the world's collective secret father. Or is that just
Creepy Liminal Spaces & Coroner Stories About Strange Deaths
This show’s topics are delightfully unsettling! First, you know that weird feeling you used to get when you went into your school at night? Or what about the feeling of walking through an empty mall? There’s a name for the locations that elicit that creepy feeling: Liminal Spaces. And Bethany is sharing some pretty bizarre examples, plus talking about how we view the people who work in those off-putting areas. Then, Kathleen cannot stop researching weird stories from coroners! She’s bringing her
Introducing Rich and Daily
There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you
S4 Ep338: “Beyond Belief” Questions & 5 Times You SHOULD Be a Bitch
Have you ever owned a mountain bike? Would you hang this as a trophy? Bethany is feeling inspired by the ‘90s show “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction” and those ridiculous questions host Jonathan Frakes started the stories with, so she’s making Kathleen answer some of them with her! This leads to a delightful discovery about bibles and purses. Then, Kathleen was inspired by some pretty unprofessional people this weekend and she’s detailing the five times that you definitely should stand up for your
S4 Ep337: Book Stores Make Me Poop - Bonus
On this loosey-goosey episode, we're addressing a paging turning revelation an anonymous Tastebud has about a mysterious bookstore phenomenon! Then Bethany spooks up everyone's favorite dance song: The Macarena! We're feeling frisky, so enter at your own risk.
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S4 Ep336: Death Doulas & Trypophobia
Kathleen has been hearing the term “death doula” quite a bit lately, so she’s looking into the world of death doulas. She’ll peel back the layers on what they do, why they’re incredibly valuable, and why we should all be talking about this now! Then, does looking at a strawberry up close make your skin crawl? Did you have a hard time watching shirtless Michael B. Jordan in “Black Panther?” You may have Trypophobia! Bethany talks about this controversial condition that you may have without realiz
Why Your Breakup is the Best Thing to Happen to You & Weird News Rundown!
Going through a breakup? Bethany lets you know why this may be the best thing that has ever happened to you, with examples of people whose entire lives turned around because of a relationship ending! It’s all in how you decide to move forward, friend. Then, Kathleen fills the class in on some rude nude dudes who got scared by a deer, a lady whose cartoon-inspired house is angering her neighbors, and more!
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Expensive Dumb Things, Celebs We Don’t Know, and that Cheug Life - Bonus
Roll out of that low couch and get ready, because there’s a lot going on in this bonus episode. Bethany gives Kathleen a “Who is this Page Six celebrity?” quiz, Kathleen schools Bethany on the rules regarding pedal pushers while Bethany has a meltdown, and Kathleen works through some deep feelings she has about regifting things from old colleagues.
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Psychic Cold Readings *Revealed!* & Bedtime Sabotage With Sleep Eating
Bethany firmly believes that true psychics exist. She also firmly believes that there are a ton of scammers out there. So how can you make sure you’re not being taken advantage of? Bethany’s giving you the dirt on “psychic” tricks of the trade so you know what to look out for. (And maybe you’ll have a new party trick!) Then, Kathleen’s caught herself sleepwalking-and-eating *twice* now, and is digging into “the lie we tell ourselves” about why we’re not going to bed earlier. Will these two tips
The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet & Small Talk Convo Starters
Looking for a good, old-fashioned mystery that you can’t Google your way out of? Bethany is bringing the tale of “The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet,” a post-punk song from 1984 that someone in Germany taped off the radio and has been trying to ID since. Have you heard it before? Can you solve this mystery once and for all? Then, since we’re all getting back together - and we’re super rusty at conversation - Kathleen is bringing some unique small talk conversation starters to class! Also,
Nicknames, Assumptions, and Kathleen’s New Dyson - Bonus
On this loosey-goosey bonus, Bethany and Kathleen decide whether or not someone should be told about their boyfriend’s not-so-flattering nickname. Kathleen’s new Dyson Supersonic Futuristic Vacuum arrived: what’s her verdict? Was it worth the $700? Then, do you know how you come across to strangers?
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Cheap Things That Make Me Happy & the Hilarious Rabbit-hole of Click Bait Articles
Kathleen is serving up a cheerful listicle about 10 insanely cheap things that make her insanely happy! You know that feeling when you finally pee after having to pee forever? IT'S THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD. Then, Bethany falls down the magical, robotically punny rabbit-hole of clickbait articles. Why do serious websites have crap click-bait content at the bottom of their pages? Mysteries of the universe! *Shrug* Get all this premium content and more from Bethany and Kathleen on the latest e
Coke’s Hilariously Confusing Late-'90s Marketing Campaign & The Best of WikiHow
How do you escape an ostrich attack? How do you pretend to be possessed so you can really *sell* that Regan Halloween costume? How do you alienate the number one target demo of your soda brand with a campaign so confusing, everyone just gives up? Bethany and Kathleen are answering all of those questions and more on this week’s episode!
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S4 Ep328: Sexy Fan Fiction & Banning Bad Vibes at Home
Is your home feeling “ugh” after everything we’ve been through in the last year? Are you someone who can feel negativity in a space? Kathleen has some tips and/or tricks on both literally and figuratively cleansing your space! Then, Bethany went online to see if anyone else was obsessed with Giles from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and she found WAAAAAY more than she was bargaining for! There’s some pretty great fan fiction online and, thanks to Rule 34 (“If it exists, there’s porn of it”), there’s
S4 Ep327: How To Save Money On Your Cable Bill (And Other Things) - Bonus
Kathleen is moving and has been listening to some snobby home decor podcasts (and she’s passing the advice on to you)! ALSO, her cable bill saga is equal parts infuriating and satisfying. Bethany is inspired to host another round of “They Sure Know What They Want for That” (hundreds of dollars for a dumb clock, anyone?). Then the ladies wrap it up with some sexy miter box talk.
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Creepy Ocean Creatures That Will Terrify You & How to Feel Confident in a Bathing Suit!
It’s almost summer! That means beaches, oceans, nature, and THE HORRORS OF BATHING SUITS AND OCEAN CREATURES. Bethany is telling you about a handful of the nightmarish goblin monsters that live at the bottom of the ocean and could grab you while you least expect it. Then, Kathleen comes up to the surface to give some great advice on how to feel much more confident in a swimsuit while you’re frolicking on the beach or running for your life from a Humboldt squid.
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S4 Ep325: What’s Your Job? - Fingerprint Forensic Scientist
Stop! Don’t touch that non-porous surface! Tastebud Jen is a forensic scientist specializing in fingerprints (and other kinds of prints too, you barefoot murderous weirdo….). Have you ever wanted to know if there’s actually a program that takes a print and matches it with a nationwide database? How about burning off your fingerprints before you commit a crime; is that a thing? Are cotton gloves really better than latex for hiding your fingerprints? Kathleen and Bethany are asking Jen all of thes
S4 Ep324: The Family Fight - Bonus
Uh oh… Kathleen got into a fight with her brother over the weekend, but just wait until you hear how she upped the “creep” factor! Bethany is practicing her social skills with a sweet old man at Penn Station, and where are YOUR rhinestone bell bottoms?
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History of the Umbrella & Ziryab, the Guy Who Changed Culture Forever
It’s time for history you probably didn’t learn in school! Kathleen goes way back in time to the invention of the umbrella. (Fun fact: the rain had nothing to do with it!) Then, Bethany talks about a genius who lived roughly 1,200 years ago and yet still affects how we live today (especially if you love a three-course meal…) Also, Bethany tells you why you can NEVER GO IN THE OCEAN AGAIN. Heck, you may even want to avoid puddles just to be safe.
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The Sutherland Sisters, Old Timey Hair Tips & “The Unreliable Altos"
This week is all about strange hair… Thanks to Listener Kristen’s tip, Bethany reports on the seven sisters whose crazy long hair made them millionaires during the Victorian era. But with lots of money comes lots of drama, and these sisters were no exception. (They even seem to have forgotten to bury one of the sisters because who has the time??) Then, Kathleen digs into the newspaper archives to find bizarre hair tips for women from back in the day. As it turns out, if you have some extra eggs
S4 Ep321: Earth Day: The Truth About Reusable Straws & “EcoHorror” Movies!
It’s Earth Day! To celebrate, Kathleen is BLOWING THE (metaphorical) LID off of the TRUTH about reusable straws and paper straws in America and explains how exactly we became a country obsessed with plastic straws. Then, Bethany is looking back at environmental events in history and the movies they influenced, and how our anxiety about the environment shows up in waaaay more films than you’d expect! Plus, Kathleen tests out a new impromptu segment, “Things I Hate About My Husband,” and the pair
Introducing In God We Lust
A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Wi
S4 Ep319: Vampires, Old Camera Phones & Phrases We’re Sick of Hearing - Bonus
Let’s circle back on some ideation and synergize, friends! It’s a loosey-goosey bonus episode and Kathleen and Bethany have THOUGHTS.
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S4 Ep318: Examining Faith, God, and Banning Negative Self-Talk
This week Bethany and Kathleen are digging deep into the meaning of Faith. Kathleen discusses what it means, as a millennial in America, to believe in God or a higher power. Then she gets into what it is to be spiritual vs. religious. Bethany takes on faith with a closer look at faith in ourselves and how to identify, squash, and overcome the negative self-talk in our heads. Time to name your negative inner voice! If you wanna call that voice Bethany or Kathleen, we won't hold it against you!
Snake Island Deaths & The Reason 1971 Changed The Future of Food
Why are people forbidden to travel to an island off the coast of Brazil? What could possibly live there that’sssssss sssssso sssssinissssster? Bethany gives the ssssssskinny on Ilha da Queimada Grande. Then, did you know that 1971 was a huge year for food? A ton of the things you know and use today were created in 1971. Kathleen gives the full rundown while Bethany asks questions like, “Can a Crockpot truly burn your house down?” If you've ever had a Frozen Marg, go ahead and thank 1971!
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Our Big 'Coven' Fight - Bonus
In which Kathleen and Bethany discuss the biggest argument they’ve ever had, their deep feelings on accent walls, that one time Kathleen got into a fight with a Subway Sandwich Artist, and the one specific thing restaurant servers do that makes Bethany not trust them. Oh, and soup!
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An Awakening of Grief and Strength: Miran Kim's Asian American Story
Friend of the pod (and friend IRL), Miran Kim, joins Bethany and Kathleen to share her thoughts, struggles, and life-shifting realizations about being an Asian American woman in the aftermath of the March 16th murders in Atlanta. Then, Kathleen puts a worm in her pocket, Bethany has some octopus anger-management insight, and we hear from AAPI Tastebuds who sent us letters about their feelings on the #StopAsianHate movement.
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Peculiar Ways To Save Money & Fake 'Big Profit' eBay Items
Shake off the attic dust and start taking notes! Bethany is letting you know what junk is NOT going to fund your retirement on eBay. (She finally digs into the hot topic of Kathleen’s Princess Diana Beanie Baby, too!) And Kathleen has big news! As a result, she needs to save money and she’s sharing some tips on how to do it. Plus, Kathleen blows Bethany’s mind with #DaytimeUnderwear and #NighttimeUnderwear.
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S4 Ep313: A Conversation with the Queens of Horror Movie Spoilers, “Ruined!" - Bonus
Do you love horror movies? (Or do you hate them?) Kathleen and Bethany are sitting down with the hosts of their favorite podcast, Ruined! Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby join the pod to discuss bad candy, Jennifer Aniston’s timeless (ahem) charm, and that one time Halle’s mom saw a real-life leprechaun in Cleveland.
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S4 Ep312: Creepy Kid Stuff: Edison’s Talking Doll & the Dark Truth About Nursery Rhymes
Did you know Thomas Edison created a talking doll that was so upsetting, it even creeped people out back then? Bethany goes into the reason behind Baby Creeps-You-Out (not its real name but it shoulda been). Then, Kathleen pulls the veil back on what those strange nursery rhymes are really about. Because who can make a garden grow with silver bells, cockle shells, etc etc? #BabyFeelsSoWrong
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S4 Ep311: Putin Loves Leonardo DiCaprio And Spies Eat At Panera
Leonardo DiCaprio could probably get himself out of duct tape handcuffs, but could YOU? Kathleen is teaching the class fun facts about the world’s most prolific model-dater, Mr. Leo Di. Then, Bethany is pulling out her trusty “100 Deadly Skills” book and giving important tips on how to evade pursuers, how to get out of various handcuffs, and the best way to brace for a car accident! Because you just never know, right?
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Giving Your Cat A Haircut Is A Tricky Job - Bonus
Happy Monday! On this loosey-goosey bonus episode, Kathleen and Bethany discuss an Instagram preacher who looks just like both of them combined. It’s crazy! Also, Bethany gave Minerva a very particular hair-cut. Then, it’s time for a team-building exercise because Bethany has a quiz: what “normal jobs” are these former Hollywood celebs doing now? Have you ever heard of a man named Gene Hackman? Will Bethany ever watch, "The Holiday?" Life is unpredictable!
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Dick Drawing Psychology & The Truth About Old Wives’ Tales
Why have people throughout human history drawn penises everywhere? What compels (usually) dudes to mark dirty cars, classroom desks, and their sleeping friend’s forehead with penis art? Much to Kathleen’s delight, Bethany goes through examples of dick-scriptions, from ancient archeological finds to current day. Plus, she goes into the psychology behind why people draw them! (“Cuz them dicks ain’t gonna draw themselves, yo.” - Reddit) Then, Kathleen goes through some old wives’ tales and clears u
S4 Ep308: Savage Butterflies & Exploding Head Syndrome
Did you know that some butterflies are straight-up a**holes? Yup! They’re not just fluttery angel bugs, some of them are total backstabbers! Kathleen just got a subscription to a science website so she’s about to melt your face with some blazing Butterfly Facts! Then, Bethany discusses the creepy sleep disorder that you may have experienced without even realizing it! Plus, Bethany quizzes Kathleen on which Kathleen knows more about: “You’ve Got Mail” or her podcast life partner, Bethany! (And ne
Office Chairs In Hidey Holes - Bonus
On this loosey-goosey bonus episode, Kathleen and Bethany discuss the $6,000(!!!) desk chair that several people are telling her to get. Plus, a listener just found some massive holes in her walls and wants to put something creepy inside before she covers them up. What would YOU hide in your walls for the next tenant to find?
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S4 Ep306: Sex Escape Rooms & Reject Valentine's Day Gifts
Remember last week when Kathleen made a joke about sex escape rooms? Well, she did some research and is back to spill all the tea and whip all the subs (with their consent, of course) about sexy escape rooms and BDSM Dungeons! Then, Bethany goes through all of the stupidly expensive, bizarre, and just plain “funky” Valentine’s Day gifts you COULD have gotten your partner this year. Maybe it’s a good thing these ideas are coming too late…...
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S4 Ep305: Vice Presidential Storage Bed Inventions
You know where the President lives, but how much do you know about where the Vice President lives? (Turns out, they don’t live in a carriage house behind the White House.) Bethany has some surprisingly interesting stories about Number One Observatory Circle, including the time that then-VP Joe Biden *maaaaaaybe* spilled the beans on a super-secret part of the house. Then, Kathleen makes us all realize that, hey! We deserve more awesome things! Would you install a retractable bathtub?
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"I'm Only Friends With Boys and I Can't Relate To Girls" - Bonus
Listener “Cathryn” is craving female friendship, but she hates the things her current female friends like. Can she learn to like her current friends the way she learned to like this podcast? Bethany and Kathleen dig into the toxic “I’m not like other girls” mindset, and they confront some judgmental assumptions that may be keeping Cathryn from forging stronger female bonds.
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S4 Ep303: How to Stay Productive When Feeling Depressed & Crimes of Teeth and Dentist Thievery
It’s safe to say that more people than usual are having a hard time right now, and that makes it difficult to be productive. If you’re feeling this way, Bethany is right there with you! She’s opening up about her struggles and offers tips that have helped her get things done during the day (even if it’s just getting out of bed)! Then, Kathleen takes a break from yelling at construction workers out her window to share a slew of tooth-related crimes. Who knew there were so many??
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How to Reinvent Yourself & the (Mysterious?) Disappearance of Bruno Borges
When is it time to reinvent yourself? (And not in a Talented Mr. Ripley “I want to wear your skin” kind of way.) Kathleen just went through this and is sharing her discoveries on how to figure out who you really are! And speaking of finding yourself, Bethany discusses a truly one-of-a-kind man who had such a unique calling, he disappeared. Or did he? Plus, “Snowpiercer” talk, teen cat drama, and your voicemails!
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Barnes & Noble Bathrooms, Diane Keaton’s Cheese Suggestion & Dumb Ways to Die - Bonus
A good public bathroom is hard to find! A trio of Tastebuds ask the hard-hitting question: does anyone else poop whenever they go to Barnes & Noble, or is it just them? Plus, Bethany has a multiple-choice quiz you can play with your friends or your coworkers as a team-building exercise. Take off your pants. It’s a loosey-goosey bonus episode!
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When to Give Up (or Double Down!) on Your Dreams & Weird News Rundown!
It’s our 300th episode! *clink!* Bethany is getting honest about a struggle she’s been having: when is it time to give up on your dream? More importantly, when ISN’T it time? Bethany helps you figure out when your big goals are healthy, and when it’s time to leave them behind. Then, Kathleen is bringing back Weird News Rundown! Put on your tinfoil hat because she’s talking secret government documents, a “who can swim under the ice for the longest” record, and that dude in a jetpack who maybe isn
S4 Ep299: Agatha Christie’s Mysterious Disappearance & 11 'Harmless' Foods That Can Kill You
Stop! Put down that 110th bar of chocolate! Kathleen is saving your life by letting you know exactly how many cups of coffee, doses of acetaminophen, and bars of chocolate you can have before they kill you. And Bethany talks about the very real mystery involving mystery writer Agatha Christie: where did she go for 11 days back in the 1920s?
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S4 Ep298: The Simple Question That Will Change Your Life & The Mystifying Khamar Daban Incident
Kathleen is helping you eliminate all of those little daily stressors that pile up, and it only takes one question! What question is that? Listen to find out! Then, Bethany wants to give you a creepy unsolved case to ring the New Year in right, so she discusses a little-known incident where seven hikers went out but only one came back. Plus, Bethany introduces a new game inspired by her frugal grandmother called, “Well, they sure know what they want for that!” Play it with your coworkers as a te
Sage Your Life... It's a Full Moon And A New Year
Bethany and Kathleen are cleansing their brains of all the things they've been thinking about lately while looking back on some of their favorite 2020 topics. Everything that has gone wrong lately is a fault of the full moon and everything that has gone well is because the sage ritual worked. Time to make up a pagan prayer, gather your bathing suits, strap in your haunted dolls, and banish New Year's resolutions for once and for all. Cheers to a vaccinated 2021!
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S3 Ep296: Delegating To Aliens, Driving Getaway Cards, And Twice Delicious Audio Porn
Remember January 2020? Remember when this was going to be “our year?” HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. We were all so young and naive then. Kathleen and Bethany are taking the next two weeks to look back at some of their favorite podcast moments from 2020 and earlier, including Kathleen’s New Year’s resolution to take it “one day at a time,” (a skillset she had no idea would come in handy in a few months), Bethany’s poignant message to her 15-year-old self that still rings true today, and that time Kathleen made
Secret David Copperfield Illusions Revealed & Traveling In Your Mind with Travel + Leisure Magazine
Fun fact: Bethany’s first radio boss told her she had to stop talking about magician David Copperfield because she was “creeping out the listeners.” But she’s talking about him now!! Inspired by her new favorite TV show
“Jonathan Creek,” Bethany goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest stage illusions of all time and tells you how they’re done! Then, Kathleen is looking forward to 2021 when *hopefully* everyone can travel safely again, and she has big plans! (How do you make a rundown boa
S3 Ep294: Strange Christmas Traditions That Should Come Back - Bonus
Quick! Someone grab a donkey! Bethany is going through some now-defunct Christmas traditions from around the world, and some of them sound pretty great! (Caroling accompanied by thinly-veiled threats, anyone? You never know what could happen to your lawn!)
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What’s Your Job? - Hollywood Props Creator & Food Scientist
The second installment of our 'What's Your Job' series features Em Schulz, one-half of the award-winning podcast “And That’s Why We Drink,” (and former prop creator for TV and film!), and Megan, a food scientist based in the Midwest. Before Em was sharing spooky ghost stories on their wildly successful pod, they worked at a prop warehouse in LA, creating props for shows like “New Girl,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and “Stranger Things.” What does that job entail, and how did they get in
S3 Ep292: Cosmo Headlines, Astrology Serial Killers, & The Charmin Shit Bears
Bethany is finally airing out her grievances against a certain family of clean butt-obsessed animated bears. Is anyone else grossed out by the Charmin Bears?? Then, Kathleen is feeling unprepared for class today so she’s pulling out her handy dandy Cosmo magazine. Want some choice tips on how to flirt via text? You’re in the right spot! Plus, forging in fire, Kathleen’s theoretical “Camp Taste” in the Catskills, that pesky mysterious monolith in Utah (#TheGovmint), and the ladies get gently corr
Expert Thanksgiving Food Tips From A Dietitian + Random Holiday Jokes And Songs
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re wondering how you’re going to navigate a massive meal this holiday season, don’t fret! Registered Dietitian Vanessa Rissetto is talking with Kathleen and Bethany about how to keep a healthy and sane attitude around food, why you shouldn’t starve yourself all day before the big Thanksgiving meal, and the most amazing mantra to make you realize how easy it can be to eat well for your body! Then, the show just devolves into chaos: there is singing, bad Turkey jokes, st
S3 Ep290: Morning Face Routines, Kidney Shaped Pools, Cloaca - Bonus
It’s a loosey-goosey bonus! Kathleen and Bethany respond to a listener who had a bone to pick with the “About Time” movie conversation. Also, just like royal families used to intermarry for things like access to trade routes, what would your partner’s family get from a marriage to YOU? (Awesome dogs? An inherited stamp collection? Crippling genetic mental illness?) Plus, Kathleen gouaches her face!
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I Don’t Like Your Movie Choices - Week 2: Clue
Bethany made a poor choice. Kathleen pulled no punches about hating this week’s assigned movie, the 1984 cult classic “Clue.” Have you seen it? Do you love it? Or does it make you so mad, like flames….. on the side of your face……? Kathleen lists the dozens of ways this movie’s interior decor disgusted her, while Bethany gets increasingly defensive. Plus, a discussion on skincare while mispronouncing “Niacinamide” and Bethany premieres the dumbest game she’s ever invented.
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S3 Ep288: I Don’t Like Your Movie Choices - Week 1: About Time
In the inaugural edition of having one host make the other host watch a movie they don’t want to watch, Kathleen made Bethany watch one of Rachel McAdams' time travel romcoms “About Time.” Did Bethany enjoy it? Did it give Kathleen tingles? Does it have sad movie cancer? (You’ll be about ready to be about through with About Time by the time they're about finished!) Plus, an homage to Alex Trebek and lessons learned from Pop Up Video.
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Food Poisoning & Guest Hospitality 101 - Bonus
Kathleen took an emergency trip to her brother’s house and let’s just say, it’s not going well. #ProjectileVomit #NoTowels #FlipFlops?
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S3 Ep286: The Kentucky Meat Shower & “Law & Order: Girl’s Life Magazine"
So? How ya doing? On this week’s episode, Bethany and Kathleen are only talking about things that will distract you, make you laugh, or provide a solid way to change the subject when you’re around your family this holiday season. Plus, a passionate discussion about tiny spoons and old timey sayings that need to come back.
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Introducing Because Mom Said So
Calling all Dance Moms fans! The original Dance Moms, Melissa Gisoni, Holly Hatcher-Frazier, Kelly Hyland and Jill Vertes, have started a brand new podcast called Because Mom Said So. Each week the moms get together to chat about motherhood, womanhood, and give advice to their fans. Be sure to listen and subscribe to Because Mom Said So wherever you get your podcasts!
S3 Ep284: Spooky Stories That Will Chill You To The Bone
It’s time! As is the annual tradition, this week Kathleen and Bethany read YOUR scary stories, plus a few of their own favorites. There are creepy kids, horrifying whistles, and the perils of being a defense attorneyyyyyyyy mwaaa aaaa aaaaaaah! (Oh, and Bethany is learning how to set a broken leg in a cabin emergency because Christmas is coming.)
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A Conversation About Pronouns In The Workplace
We talked about Listener Sydney a few episodes ago because Sydney's boss told her to take her pronouns out of her email signature, calling it “inappropriate” to have them there. We learned afterward that Sydney brought the issue to HR. We wanted to find out what that process was like, how it turned out, and whether or not her boss was being mature about the whole thing. Plus, what do you say to people who don’t see the importance of using someone’s preferred pronouns?
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S3 Ep282: Mashed Potato Musings & The History of Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board
Is it magic? Is it physics? Bethany is looking at the first written instance of kids playing the classic sleepover game, “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board.” (Play it with your colleagues as a team-building exercise!) Then, Kathleen’s Thanksgiving dinner plans are driving straight into Potato Bar Town, population: all potatoes. She looks at the history of our subterranean spud friend and plans out an array of potato options that would make any starch-lover weep with joy. Plus, NASA has come u
S3 Ep281: Scary Stories From Your Hometown + Hilarious Relationship Deal Breakers
Bethany has been busy researching all the local, spooky folklore from your hometown and it’s terrifying! An abandoned house in the woods? Check! A crazy lady living in a cave? Check! This is the stuff Halloween dreams are made out of. Then, Kathleen is inspired by Netflix’s ‘Emily In Paris’ to open up about her ridiculous (but also kind of valid) relationship deal breakers. Please don’t clap when the plane lands. Bethany even has a few about Dennis too! PLUS, one of the ladies applied for a job
S3 Ep280: Virtual Sommelier Test & A Naked Thought Experiment - Bonus
Happy Monday! On this loosey-goosey bonus episode, Bethany gives Kathleen a free sommelier test (it’s really, really hard!), and they discuss what to do in the very real nightmare scenario of showing up for your big presentation only to find that all of your clothes have been raptured away.
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S3 Ep279: Spilling the Tea on Tea & Creepy Artificial Intelligence Pt. 2
Hello, Gentle Listener! Would you like a cuppa? Kathleen classes this joint up by teaching the basics on tea and why those Brits love it so damn much. Then, Bethany crawls out of her bunker long enough to connect the red strings on Artificial Superintelligence and explains why you should be freaking out. Plus, it’s SPOOOOOOKY season, so the ladies read the first listener scary story AND the first “Why I’m Voting” submission, and Bethany yells at a bird.
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The Truth About MSG & Creepy Artificial Intelligence
Bethany is ready to creep you out this spooky season with some disconcerting AI. We all remember when Alexa was randomly laughing at people, but did you hear about the Twitter bot that tells horror stories? What about the self-driving car that didn’t hit the brakes during a brake test? Or the robot who knows a little too much about nuclear bases around the world? Then, Kathleen is frying up some truth about MSG, that food additive that everyone thinks makes them sick.
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S3 Ep277: To Move, or Not to Move? - Bonus
“Lily” has a big decision ahead of her: to apply for a big job (and potentially move across the country) or to stay where she is and where her family and friends are. How do you know if moving far away is the right decision? If you’re an only child, do you ever get to move away or are you beholden to your parents? Will Apolo Anton Ohno ever live up to Kathleen’s expectations?
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Cat Facts, Bacne, Pronouns, and BJs
Quick! How do you get blood out of clothes? It’s been a hectic week and both Kathleen and Bethany are on the verge of complete meltdowns. Hooray! So Bethany is falling back on a topic she knows very well: how to raise cats that don’t hate you. Then, Kathleen is spying on our Facebook fan group chats and sharing what SFW and NSFW conversations you’re having. (Drinking coconut oil before……what??)
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S3 Ep275: Charles Bonnet Syndrome’s Hallucinations & Invisible Labor
Bethany is opening up our world to the weird and rare disease that causes frightening hallucinations: Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Specifically, she covers one really fascinating case where a man kept seeing the creepy girl from 'The Ring!' Then, Kathleen covers the topic of “invisible labor”: all of the work you do to hold life together, even though it doesn’t pay you a cent. How can you make sure you’re getting recognized, and that you’re recognizing the other people in your life in turn? Ya gotta
S3 Ep274: How Do You Know if You’ve Fallen Out of Love? - Bonus
It’s a new week with a clean slate! Is it time for you to make a big life decision? Our Tastebud “Archduke Von Vaughn” is wondering if he should end his 5-year relationship with his very nice, very chill boyfriend. Is Archduke projecting his own dissatisfaction onto the relationship, or is it time to move on? How do you know when you’ve really fallen out of love?
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S3 Ep273: The History of the Pumpkin Spice Latte + When Eisenhower Met with Aliens
Deepest, bluest, our hat is like a shark fin. Last week, Kathleen and Bethany assigned each other’s topics, which is why Victorian goth Bethany is discussing the PSL and why self-labeled “Basic Bitch” Kathleen is delving into the conspiracy theory about Eisenhower meeting (twice!) with aliens. Plus, play a rousing game of “Candle Scent or Obnoxious Vegan Recipe” with your coworkers as a team-building exercise!
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What’s Your Job? - True Crime Reporter & Reality TV Developer
In this Labor Day special, Kathleen and Bethany talk to two people with very different jobs in the television industry! Stephanie Mulka, a former intern of ours, is serving up some truth about the heart-wrenching and scary details on what it's like being a true-crime reporter for Oxygen Network. How does she sleep at night?! Then, Kristin Brutout, a friend from Kathleen's book club, tells us what it's like to develop reality television shows from the ground up! Have you ever wanted to be a reali
S3 Ep271: Ways to Cope When Your Life is Chaos + Weird News Roundup!
Who’s losing their mind from home? *raises hand* If you feel like you’ve officially gone insane during this pandemic, Bethany is right there with you. She’s brought along some really helpful suggestions on how to ground yourself and get your brain to stop spinning into Anxiety Town, population: You. Then, Kathleen is doing another installment of Weird News Roundup! Get caught up on the UFO news you missed.
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S3 Ep270: My Boyfriend Doesn’t Want to Marry Me! Should I Leave? - Bonus
Happy new week, friends! This week’s bonus is a listener email from “Persephone” aka “Adele” aka “Not her real name” who has been in a committed relationship for four years. The problem? She very much wants to get married, whereas her boyfriend is much less enthusiastic about the idea. His excuse? He doesn’t want the financial entanglements, and he’s also against the “traditional” expectations of society (aka college, dating, marriage, kids). Should Adele stay in an otherwise happy relationship,
S3 Ep269: The Sensitive Topic of Exercise & Why You Can FEEL Someone Looking at You!
Food and exercise are touchy subjects, especially when you’re trying to help your partner get healthier. But how do you talk to someone about this stuff when they have already a history of disordered eating and low self-esteem? Kathleen’s beloved Peloton has recently become the center of a big disagreement in her home, but it goes much deeper than just an exercise bike. Then, you know that prickly feeling you get when you just KNOW someone is looking at you? It’s not in your head! (Or, rather, i
Grooming Habits of the Wild West + Dealing with the Fear of Success
Did you know that chewing tobacco served a purpose beyond injecting cowboys with that sweet sweet nicotine? And how often DID people in the Wild West shower, anyway? Kathleen is feeling some hygiene kinship with our frontier ancestors, so she fills everyone in on the real grooming habits from the Wild West. Then, Bethany has been struggling for awhile with a very specific kind of hangup: the fear of what life will look like if she’s actually successful at her current goals. Have you struggled wi
Advice on Insta-Flirting with a Celeb + A Chat with a Karen - Bonus
Both Kathleen and Bethany are firmly seated on the Struggle Bus today, but they left room for you! Hop on as they help a Tastebud figure out how to (or even if she SHOULD) flirt with her dream guy on Instagram. Did we mention that he’s a famous news anchor? Then, the name “Karen” has become a meme in the most unflattering way. How do real Karens feel about this? Bethany and Kathleen talk with a Karen who has some thoughts...
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Get Your Money Under Control (a Conversation with Shannon McLay of The Financial Gym)
Money is tight and conversations about money are stressful (and confusing)! But as Bethany and Kathleen have both figured out, ignoring money conversations doesn’t make anything easier. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about putting away for retirement, how to start investing money, or just how to start tackling your student loan debt, Shannon McLay has you covered. Shannon answers your money questions, explains confusing financial terms, and plays a rousing game of “How’d These Celebrities
S3 Ep265: Zak Bagans And His 'Ghost Adventures' 101 & Kathleen's 'Come To Jesus' Marriage Moment
Have you ever had a loved one totally call you out for being a jerk? Kathleen’s husband just did this and she's is actually glad he did it! What was the issue? Plus, Bethany is inspired by a new podcast to fall back into the rabbit hole that is Ghost Adventures, and she’s teaching the class Zak Bagans 101. ALSO, watermelon juice is coming out of someone's rear-end! Wanna know who? Here's a hint: She has two cats.
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A Meticulous List Of Weird Life Happenings Pt. 2 & Awesome, Awful, and Questionable Cooking Hacks from the Internet
It’s Bethany’s turn to lay out all of the big and hilariously small things that are happening in her life right now. (Did anyone else trip UP the stairs this weekend?) Then, Kathleen’s been spending a lot of time on “life hack” accounts like 5 Minute Crafts, and she’s brought along a ton of ingenious ideas and shady shortcuts. Who knew there was so much demand for cooking a hot dog with nothing but a Pringles can??
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S3 Ep263: A Meticulous List Of Weird Life Happenings & The Mysterious Havana Syndrome
Have you ever felt like so much is happening at once, your brain can’t get anything done? Kathleen is having that kind of week, so she’s laying out all of the big (and hilariously small) things that are going on in her life right now. (For example, she’s accidentally getting an old Texas woman’s grocery receipts…) Then, Bethany digs into the mysterious story of a handful of American and Canadian diplomats who suffered brain damage after hearing strange noises in Havana, Cuba! Plus, the ladies ha
S3 Ep262: Listener Voicemails On Spotlight
Normally, Kathleen and Bethany play your voicemails at the end of the episodes. But for this week’s Bonus Ep, they decided to dedicate the episode to hear from you! Whether it’s new friendships, personal struggles, or strong feelings about Will Ferrell, nothing is off the table this week. Leave your message after the *BEEP!*
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S3 Ep261: Loaning Money During Covid-19 + Getting A Secret Society Invitation
It’s safe to say that most people are nervous about money right now, so what happens if someone in your life asks to borrow some cash? Can you loan a friend or family member - or your partner - money without ruining the relationship? Or are there better ways to help? Bethany is tackling that touchy topic on today’s episode. Then, Kathleen got a mysterious letter from a secret society! Who are they? Will she join? Is it an MLM? And, as always, you tell us what’s on your mind with your voicemails.
S3 Ep260: Is Bringing Your Own Food To A BBQ Weird? - Bonus
Today we're doing God's work discussing how halter tops have gone MIA, tactics for making big decisions (eeny, meeny, miny, moe), romantic ways to make COVID-19 weddings special, and the pros and cons of bringing your own lunchbox of food to a BBQ party. Fill those coffee cups and gear up for some chit chat with your friends Bethany and Kathleen.
Creepy Children + Dead Butt Syndrome
Ring around the rosie, kids are super creepy! After the wholesomeness of last week’s Baby-Sitters Club topic, Bethany is swinging back in the other direction with a bunch of creepy kids. Whether they’re in movies, books, TV, or pop culture, creepy children are everywhere, and Bethany tells you just why they creep us out so much. Then, Kathleen has been self-diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome. Do you have it, too? Is it time to panic? And do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day or is that a
The History of the Baby-Sitters Club + Weird Stuff You Can Buy on the Dark Web
Since Netflix is about to release a brand-spankin' new incarnation of The Baby-Sitters Club, Bethany and Kathleen take a look at the series’ entire history, from the cheesy-yet-empowering novels to the 1995 film, computer game, HBO series, and more! Then, count your bitcoin and open up your Tor browser because Kathleen is guiding you through the bizarre things you can buy on the Dark Web. Raise your hand if you need a ghost or a fake passport!
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Kathleen's Mom Says We're Bad At Science & Etsy Price-Is-Right!
It’s a Loosey Goosey bonus ep! Kathleen and Bethany discuss some of the exciting/dramatic things happening on the Facebook page right now. (Shout out to our listener who’s leaving on their new schoolbus-RV!) Then we call up MB aka Kathleen's Mom who has some science bones to pick with us! And how much do you think an Etsy creator is charging for a bespoke Human Centipede scarf?
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S3 Ep256: Somnus the Dream Demon & Kathleen’s Text From Her Ex-Boyfriend
Are you having weird dreams lately? Bethany brings the story of a woman on Twitter who is being haunted in her dreams by a demon character named Somnus. Can thinking enough about something make it real? Then, Kathleen’s ex-boyfriend texted her out of the blue this weekend and dropped a bit of an emotional bomb. What was it? Plus, Kathleen reveals a huge secret she’s been keeping from her husband, Neil, and he reacts “live” on the pod!
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Introducing Truth vs Hollywood
Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood! Join Film lovers David Chen and Joanna Robinson as they do a deep dive into well known films and discuss how similar they are to the actual story. Truth vs Hollywood premieres 6/12. Subscribe to Truth vs Hollywood on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-vs-hollywood/id1510582080
S3 Ep254: Bizarre Ways Victorians Kept Dying + Simple Ways to Feel So Fancy!
Stop what you’re doing! Get your tongue off that wallpaper! Bethany brings a list of strange, unexpected ways that people in the Victorian era found themselves quite dead. (You won’t look at the color green the same way again…) Then, if you need a little pick-me-up, Kathleen talks about the easy and funny ways she makes herself feel fancier every day. Plus, an awful family trip to The Lodge and your voicemails!
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S3 Ep253: You Talk, We Listen
Our country is in upheaval right now. Black Lives Matter and police brutality are front and center, and protests are continuing around the country. So to better understand what Black Americans are experiencing in this moment, Bethany and Kathleen spoke with five Black listeners of An Acquired Taste to hear how they’re feeling and coping in this current moment, and to hear their hopes for our country’s future. This podcast has always been first and foremost about creating a safe community, and in
S3 Ep252: Whr’d The Vwls Go? & The Phantom Barber of 1942
Hppy Thrsdy, Tstbds! Have you ever wondered why so many companies are dropping the vowels out of their names, like BHLDN and MNDFL? Bethany finally gets to the bottom of this techy trend. (The reason isn’t what you’d think!) Then, Kathleen lowers the lights and tells a spooky tale about a mysterious intruder who broke into people’s homes and cut off locks of their hair during WWII. Lock your windows! It’s another episode of An Acquired Taste podcast!
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S3 Ep251: Advice Needed: I Think My Partner is a Thief! - Bonus
Listener “Tom’s” partner is in hot water at work for stealing. Now, Tom is suspicious that all of those good deals his partner was getting at work were also stolen. How far do you go to support your loved one? Plus, play Bethany’s new game, “TikTok Star or Superhero’s Real Name?"
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S3 Ep250: The Mysterious Michigan Triangle + Using Color in Quarantine
The Midwest isn’t just overly friendly, it’s also spoooooky! Bethany brings stories from the lesser-known triangle, The Lake Michigan Triangle. Disappearing sea captains, anyone? Then, Kathleen talks about using different colors to change/boost your mood (and make a great first impression when you’re finally allowed to leave your house)!
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S3 Ep249: Dealing with Quarantine Insomnia + The History of Toilet Paper
Is it daytime? Is it nighttime? Is it the weekend? Who the hell knows! We’re in quarantine and it’s all a terrifying blur. So Bethany brings an armload of advice for how to overcome the insomnia that so may people are dealing with right now. Then, Kathleen is forcing Bethany - and you! - to talk about your body’s bathroom cleanliness. Which would you rather use: a corn cob or a sponge on a stick that your friend Ted just used? Wash your hands, cuz it’s time for a new Acquired Taste podcast!
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S3 Ep248: Quarantine Emotional Eating + The Silent Twins
Is quarantine taking a toll on your mental and physical health? Kathleen opens up about her renewed struggle with emotional eating while under quarantine, and she brings some tips to help! Then, Bethany brings some distraction to the table with the story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, aka “The Silent Twins.” Plus, Kathleen schools Bethany on classic summer camp arts and crafts! Who wants to play knock hockey?
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S3 Ep247: Author Nicole Kronzer (AKA Bethany's Sister!) Shares Her Tips On Getting Your First Book Published
Bethany’s older sister, author Nicole Kronzer joins the ladies to talk about her debut YA novel “Unscripted,” the power of giving yourself permission to succeed, how to write a book, and how we often put off the things we want to do the most. Plus, the sisters make Kathleen play a game where she must guess who did various childhood mischief: Bethany, Nicole, or Los Dos?
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The Satanic Crime Scenes Of West Virginia + How to Stop Solving Other People’s Problems
Together again! (Sort of... from separate apartments.) Kathleen is back and she’s brought a creepy story out of West Virginia. People found two different campsites covered in candles, dead birds, disfigured dolls, and mysterious symbols. What the heck is going on? And Bethany is going to help you relieve some of that stress by making sure you’re letting other people solve their own problems, instead of trying to take them on yourself.
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Being a Flight Attendant & Creepy Body Facts
In the first installment of the new feature “Tell Us About Your Job,” Kathleen and Bethany talk to Tara, a TasteBud who works as a flight attendant. After giving the inside scoop on the profession (Is it true that if someone dies on a flight, they’re put in the fridge??), Tara gives insight into what flight attendants and pilots are going through during the Coronavirus pandemic. Then, the ladies switch gears with some creepily delightful facts about your body!
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When COVID-19 Hits Close to Home & Why Scary Movies May Help Anxiety
This is a tough episode, friends. Kathleen says goodbye to a family member suffering from COVID-19, and the women talk about how this virus is affecting families. Then, Bethany offers some light distraction in the form of scary movies. Turns out, there’s a history of people with anxiety turning to horror films to ease their symptoms. Why does this work? Bethany brings you some theories. And a TasteBud is still dating during social distancing, and is loving it!
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S3 Ep243: The BBC Show That Spooked a Generation + Rapid Fire Advice!
Looking for a creepy distraction? Bethany talks about the '90s BBC special “Ghostwatch,” a show that terrified a generation of kids, caused The BBC to bury it, and inspired tv and movies like “The Blair Witch Project." Then, Kathleen dips into the Facebook page to help you all out with your problems! From being stuck at home with parents to losing your bra tissues, Kathleen and Bethany try to sort out some of your tricky situations. And, as always, your voicemails!
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Awful Yahoo Answers & Spilling Zoo Tea
In an attempt to distract you from the dire outside world, Bethany and Kathleen review eye-rolling questions and even worse answers on Yahoo Answers. Plus, what’s really going on in zoo animals’ heads? And why is that monkey sharpening that stick?
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Free Advice, Corona, Etsy & "The Price is Right" - Bonus
We’re still in Isolation Nation, so Kathleen and Bethany give a couple of listeners some free advice. (How much money DO you need to move to NYC? How do you handle a straight-up sexist workplace? Then, Bethany goes through some shell chandeliers, tooth rings, and haunted dolls for a game of Etsy Price is Right!
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Creepy “Sky Trumpets” & Silly Coronavirus Quarantine Activities
“Live” from their separate apartments, Bethany and Kathleen are here to keep you company while you socially distance yourself! First, Bethany covers the bizarre phenomenon of “Sky Trumpets,” mysterious otherworldly noises that come from the sky all around the world. Then, Kathleen wants to keep you from going crazy as you shelter in place. She has a list of activities and games you can play with yourself - and your imaginary coworkers - to stay sane! Plus, there’s a new member of the Acquired Ta
S3 Ep239: How To Date In The 1950s & Weird News Roundup!
Sunday was International Women’s Day, so Bethany takes a look back to some ‘50s dating advice to show how far women have come (even if we have much further to go)! And Kathleen tells the class about a beach towel-eating python (don’t worry, the python’s fine), crazy watermelon snow, and more! Plus, as always, your voicemails :)
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A Conversation with “We Don’t Deserve Dogs!" - Bonus
Podcast crossover alert! Kathleen and Bethany sit down with Dr. Lisa Lippman & Richie Redding, the vet and comedian hosts of the podcast “We Don’t Deserve Dogs.” The group discusses topics like pet anxiety, how to know when it’s time to put your beloved pet down, whether or not Shetland ponies are assholes, a new soap opera called “Anal Expressions,” and more!
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Giving Second Chances & The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery
When’s the last time you gave someone a second chance? When does someone deserve that second chance? Kathleen is wrestling with this issue herself right now and has some tips on when you should let someone back in and when you should cut them loose. Then, Bethany tells a very creepy (true!) story about three men who disappeared from their lighthouse duties, never to be found again.
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Mommy Blogger Lessons We All Can Use & How to Hack Proof Your Passwords
Do you use the same password for multiple websites? Of course, you do! Who can remember 17 million different passwords? Apparently everyone can, according to Kathleen! She teaches the class how to use storytelling to remember crazy complicated passwords that are virtually hack-proof. And Bethany has never read a parenting blog in her life, so she pulled together life lessons from “mommy blogs” that apply to non-parents, too! Plus, 12 things you should never wear to a wedding. Which one got Betha
Your Own Musical Montage - Bonus
Bethany had a rough weekend so she’s pulling out the trusty ol' “pick me up” playlist! Kathleen and Bethany go through some of their tried-and-true songs for banishing bad moods and reminding you how awesome you are.
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S3 Ep234: “The Fear Frequency” & Buzzfeed’s Ability to Teach You About Yourself!
Is that a ghost?? Nah, your eyes are just buzzing at 19 Hz! Bethany discusses the (possible) connection between Infrasound and ghost sightings. And just like you totally did at work today, Kathleen fell down a Buzzfeed wormhole and is coming back up to tell the tale.
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Sex, Love, and Bedroom Advice
It’s Valentine’s Day (-ish) so Kathleen and Bethany are fielding your toughest sex-related questions. Then, Bethany explains what’s REALLY going on in your head as you’re falling in love (or lust) and why you shouldn’t make big decisions in the first 6 months of a relationship. It’s all chemicals, baby! And which famous guy does Kathleen have a major crush on? You’ll never guess…...
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Am I In A Sugar Baby / Sugar Daddy Relationship?! - Bonus
Tastebud Camden wants to know if she's in an accidental 'Sugar Daddy / Sugar Baby' agreement! Bethany and Kathleen deconstruct the details of Camden's relationship with a married, older co-worker. Are unsolicited forehead kisses ever NOT creepy? Hum....
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S3 Ep231: Learning The Art of Mind Reading & Kathleen's Deeply Personal Truth
*Note: Segment 3 of this episode discusses eating disorders in detail and may not be for all listeners. If you wish to skip ahead, you’ll be told when to do so before the segment begins.* Bethany found an olllllllld magician’s book and teaches Kathleen that anyone can be psychic - with enough memorization! Can Kathleen read Engineer Rachel’s mind? Then, Kathleen opens up about a struggle she’s been hiding for most of her life and what lessons she’s taking from it. Plus, the ladies read your resp
S3 Ep230: Why You Should NEVER Buy Makeup on Amazon & Couples Who Choose to Live Separately
This podcast could save your life! Literally! Stop what you’re doing and throw. away. your. fake. makeup. Kathleen has facts and horror stories about what’s REALLY in those “too-cheap-to-be-true” lip kits and eye shadow palettes. Also, Bethany discusses why she and Dennis choose to live separately and why living alone is becoming a popular choice for couples, even those who are married! Plus, there’s a heated discussion on the Facebook Fan Page about whether or not Tastebud “Liesl" - who is an a
YouTube Influencer or Soap Opera Villain? - Bonus
Game time! (Play with your office as a team building exercise!) Bethany spent too much time on the internet and has brought in a game. Are these people with exciting names YouTube influencers or soap opera villains? Plus, listen in as Kathleen and Bethany work their hardest to remember the name of Joey’s soap opera character on “Friends."
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S3 Ep228: Extraordinarily Bizarre, Yet Important Questions To Ask Yourself & All The Ways Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill Us
Cereal before milk or milk before cereal? Is it necessary to ALWAYS wear a bra? Would you make a deal with the Devil for something UH-MAZING? Kathleen is asking us life's most important questions! THEN, Bethany is serving up all the weird and terrifying ways Mother Nature is trying to K-I-L-L us! Worm rain? Check! Fire tornados? Check! Sit back and enjoy an extremely informative stream of consciousness, Friends! We're having #OneOfThoseWeeks! LOL.
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S3 Ep227: Insane Navy SEAL Skills You Need To Survive & The Cozy World Of Denmark's Hygge
Where would YOU hide important documents in your hotel room? Bethany found a survival book written by a retired Navy SEAL, and she’s teaching you how to escape from a car trunk, recognize someone following you, and pack your own rectal concealment! Then, Kathleen is ready for some cozy togetherness because Hygge is more than just candles and warm socks! Improve the quality of your life with this wintertime mentality. Plus, the ladies announce the winner of the Introvert Club sweatshirt giveaway!
S3 Ep226: Is She Really “Just a Friend?" - Bonus
Listener “Esmerelda’s” husband has a friend who has feelings for him. Not only that, this “friend” has been talking behind Esmerelda’s back. After Esmerelda’s husband cut ties with that friend for a year, he suddenly wants to check back in with her. Should Esmerelda be worried?
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S3 Ep225: How to Deal with Procrastination Anxiety & 2020’s Weird News Roundup!
We’d welcome you to this week’s podcast but we’ve been putting it off… Bethany talks about the strange daily tasks that give her TONS of anxiety. Turns out, this is a real thing and there are ways to cope with it! Then, Kathleen goes through the strange things that have already happened so far this year. 2020, you’re a total weirdo and we couldn’t be prouder.
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Taking Things 'One Day At A Time' & Weird 1920s Customs in NYC
Happy New Year! Kathleen is opening up about her rough past 18 months, and she shares the steps she’s taking to fully live in the moment and take things 'One Day At A Time' in 2020. Then, Bethany looks back to the original Roaring Twenties and all of the weird things you could do in NYC. (Anyone need to buy a leg?) Plus, tips on gym etiquette for all of you Resolution-ers, and more of your voicemails!
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The One With The Final Question - Bonus
In honor of the last day of the year, we are tossing in a final 2019 bonus episode with listener grab bag questions! What accomplishments are we most proud of from the past year? Is it time do move out of your Mom's house? Who will you slap in the process of dying? Also... it's time to revisit our fave songs from the decade! Knock, knock Reese Witherspoon! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!
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Reindeer Boob Sweaters & Grandpa's Christmas Poo: Tales From The Holiday Vault
Bethany and Kathleen read HILARIOUS and HORRIFICALLY embarrassing holiday stories submitted by Tastebuds. These tales are for the record books! Plus, Hallmark is getting a remix with some sassy new plotlines! Light your menorahs and hang on to your sleighs, it's time to wrap up the holiday season with a sprinkle Christmas poo.
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10 Brain Myths You Totally Believed & How To Stage Your Own Disappearance
Could you leave your entire life behind and start fresh? Kathleen is ready to disappear herself, and she’s teaching you how you can do it, too. Plus, you’ve probably heard that “humans only use 10% of our brains.” But it’s FALSE! Bethany is ready to blow your mind with 10 other facts you totally believed about the human brain! (Spoiler Alert: Your birth order does NOT decide your personality……)
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S3 Ep220: Should I Hook Up with a Celebrity? - Bonus
Listener “Kelly Kapowski” had a pretty famous rapper slide into her DMs and he knows she’ll be at his upcoming concert. Is he really flirting with her or is she reading into things? Would you hook up with a celeb just for the story?
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Audio Porn Is My New Bae & The Creepy Uncanny Valley
MAJORLY NSFW: Kathleen has discovered a new genre of audio erotica called 'audio porn' and she's excited to share her new discovery with Bethany in a guided masturbation threesome. Tristian, a hot British man, makes loves to the ladies on a private beach. Then, since the “Cats” trailer and “The Irishman” are forcing the uncanny valley on everyone, Bethany takes a deeper dive into where exactly the uncanny valley begins (and all of the creepiness you can find down there). Buckle up, friends!
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Spy Skills You Can Learn & Google Searches We All Make
Kathleen is fresh off of a visit to the Spyscape Museum and she’s ready to teach you how to hone your spy skills. Then, in the spirit of making you feel not so alone, Bethany reveals the most common Google suggestions based on embarrassing prompts like “bumps on my…..” And take a second look at your jeans because Bethany learned a tough lesson the hard way.
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S3 Ep217: Thanksgiving Clapbacks & A Boot In A Vitamix
It’s Thanksgiving! Whether you’re basting a turkey or hiding from your family, you’re among friends. First, Bethany and Kathleen help you figure out how to respond to rude relatives who can’t seem to STFU about your personal life or politics. Then they share their favorite Thanksgiving memories, ideal Thanksgiving menus, and an idea for the newest Acquired Taste podcast Vitamix segment, “Will It Blend?”
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S3 Ep216: Your Questions, Answered! - Bonus
The ladies asked if you had any nagging questions about anything, and you responded! Kathleen and Bethany answer your questions about how to calm down a panic attack, who would win in a fight of ninjas vs. pirates, how to know what salary to ask for, and so much more!
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Holiday Life Hacks & Things People Found Hidden in Their Houses
We’re fast approaching the season of entertainin' and preparin’ stuff for other people with limited time and space. Thankfully, Kathleen has collected some of her favorite - and most useful - life hacks for this time of year! Then, Bethany is inspired by her friend’s true story and shares all of the dark, exciting, and RICH things people have found hidden in their homes! Plus, who did Kathleen and Neil deGrasse Husband sit next to on their dinner date?!
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How to Tell Your BFF You’re in Love with Them & The Mysterious Ukrainian Orphan
Pining after your best friend? Wondering if you should confess your feelings? Bethany has a great way to tell if you should go for it or not, and good ways to bare your soul if you decide to confess your feelings! Then, Kathleen fills us in on the crazy case of Natalia Barnett, the Ukrainian orphan who is either a kid or an adult...
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S3 Ep213: Rapid Fire Advice On Stinky Feet And Unicorn Powers - Bonus
Not every problem is earth-shattering. Bethany and Kathleen tackle a bunch of your questions in this rapid-fire advice-giving bonanza! Which is better: a Pegasus or a Unicorn? How can you save your shoes from overly sweaty feet? Is Christmas the best time to announce a surprise baby? (Hint: YES.)
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S3 Ep212: Looking Inward for Happiness & the Most Haunted Military Base in the World
Do you look to other people to make you happy? Kathleen has a friend whose marriage is on the rocks because her friend relies on her husband to keep her happy. You may be doing this without even realizing it! Then Bethany talks about a haunted military base in Okinawa, and Kathleen lets us know where the sharks are gathering to party…..
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S3 Ep211: Spooky Stories & How to Find Hidden Cameras
It’s our last spooky episode of the season and your scary stories didn’t disappoint! One of you is being haunted - literally - by a very angry ex, and Bethany reads a real-life “the call is coming from inside the house” story! Then, Kathleen tells us how to tell if your Air Bnb is secretly recording you…...
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Listeners’ Real Life True Crime Stories & Facebook Murder Confessions - Bonus
It’s a true crime bonanza on this week’s bonus episode! Two of our TasteBuds write in with strangely similar true-crime close encounters, and Kathleen tells us how some killers couldn’t help but confess… on Facebook!
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Spooky Listener Stories, Mama Watson, & Kathleen’s Melting Down
’Tis the season to be SPOOOKYMWAHAHAHAHA! Mama Watson’s cooking in Kitchen Studio NYC while Bethany and Kathleen read your scary stories! Then, it’s time to figure out which kind of Miranda YOU are!
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S3 Ep208: Fun with Doomsday Prepping & Handling Emotional Vampires
Kathleen has discovered a new lifestyle and she’s going all-in: Doomsday Prepping. Listen in as she teaches the class what to hoard, how to turn a gum wrapper into fire, and why you should always choose a hatchet over a boring knife. Then Bethany goes through the type of emotional vampires out there, how to protect yourself from these exhausting people, and how to tell if YOU’RE the emotional vampire! *hisssssssss*
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S3 Ep207: A New Way to Think About Your Body & Ex-BFF Stalking
It’s a double dose of listener emails on this here bonus episode! Lucia has gone through a traumatic loss and is using a big lesson she learned to help the rest of us deal with body insecurities. And then we hear from a TasteBud who can’t seem to stop Insta-stalking ex-friends. How should she stop? SHOULD she stop? Are you doing it right now? (You’re not alone ;)
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The Ghost Town Of Centralia & Having More Sex
Someone rescue Bethany; she’s in full-on Spooky Mode. This week she’s talking about the (almost) ghost town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, and the not-so-spooky reason that you shouldn’t visit it. Then Kathleen gets personal with some advice for everyone on bringing intimacy back into your relationship. And the women stop down to remember a TasteBud who passed away last month and whose obituary touched people around the world.
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The True Story Behind Freddy Krueger & Breathing Techniques For Anxiety
Did you know Freddy Krueger is a based on a true story?! Wes Craven created the series after reading about a very real medical mystery! Bethany fills you in on the bewildering Freddy Krueger nightmare details. And since anxiety is skyrocketing right now, Kathleen teaches the class how simple breathing techniques can change your body and your brain! Plus, the final verdict on whether or not you need to take your shoes off inside the house.
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S3 Ep204: The Big Fire: A Hella Spooky Story - Bonus
Put on your spooky pants and your creepy shirt! Our Tastebud Hauna has *THE* creepiest story you’re going to hear this fall! Plus, Kathleen has some awesome and not-so-awesome spells you can cast with a simple apple! Who knew?
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S3 Ep203: Weird Victorian Etiquette & An Angry Millennial Mall Rat
Quick! If your beau crosses a slippery plank before you, should you call off the engagement? If you see your BFF Charlotte in church, can you bow to her? And why is there sit-down service at the mall sushi place? Bethany and Kathleen are FULL of questions today. First, Bethany gives you a pop quiz on Victorian manners, then Kathleen ruminates on her recent shopping mall experience and why it’s causing her to spiral. Cover up those ankles, ladies! Take off your silk hats, gentlemen! It’s time for
On Not Having Kids & Eating Oranges in the Shower
Bethany is currently in Minneapolis covering for a colleague on maternity leave, so she has babies (or the lack of desire for them) on the brain! Kathleen tumbled down a particularly unique Reddit rabbit hole that’s leaving her tasting soap. And the women get into a tense discussion (fight) over….droplets?
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A Facebook Call for Help - Bonus
Our TasteBud “Ms. Anonymous” asked for your help on Facebook, and you responded! Her husband has a hard time making friends, but he finally made one: a woman he works with. Who he messages on FB. All the time. A family visit to go get ice cream was the nail in the coffin, so Bethany and Kathleen dig through the situation to get to the truth. Plus, Kathleen teaches us the international symbol for…..foreskin?
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The Witching Hour & Imposter Syndrome
Are you waking up at 3 AM? Bethany has personal experience with the so-called “Witching Hour” and she’s sharing what may be going on! Then, Kathleen talks about Imposter Syndrome and how it’s been hitting her lately. Plus, get an Ear Infection Update - we know that’s what you’re here for - and more voicemails from you!
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S3 Ep199: The Alaska Triangle Murder Vortex & Cruise Ship Mishaps
Bethany and Kathleen take you on a one-way trip to Spookytown this episode! Kathleen is fresh off her trip to Alaska, and she brought some crazy facts and creepy stories back with her. And Bethany is giving you the rundown on a bunch of unsettling and downright gross things that have happened on cruises over the years. (Takeaway? Always travel with plenty of flashlights and plastic bags.) Grab a chair, friend. There’s room for you at our table!
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S3 Ep198: Movie Marketing Fails & Cyber Addiction
Put down your phone! Wait, do it after the podcast! Kathleen is realizing how badly she’s addicted to her phone, and she hopes she’s not the only one. Are you a screen addict, too? And after a Pennywise doll (allegedly) floated into a New Jersey woman’s backyard, Bethany is going through some of Hollywood’s best – and worst – attempts at viral marketing.
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Love the One You’re With. Maybe? - Bonus
Our listener has a major dilemma: she’s in a happy relationship with a guy who’s putting in just as much effort as she is, and they’re about to move to a new state together! The problem? She can’t stop thinking about her first love. Is her ex really The One or is she idealizing the past?
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S3 Ep196: Ryan Gosling and the Overworked Conspiracy Theory
We hope some story writing execs from the Hallmark Channel are listening to this gem! Bethany has a very serious theory about Ryan Gosling's fists. Is he -or- isn't he about to go HAM on someone during every single red carpet photo op? Also, Ryan Reynolds stops by to stay hi (sorta). Then, Kathleen is blowing our minds with her 'work backwards' idea about creating your ideal life. PLUS, she's sharing the top 6 signs you are giving too much of yourself to your job! Welcome to Wednesday, Buds... i
Exploring The World Of A Top-Secret Investigator & How To Stop Crying
HAPPY SEASON 3! This episode, Bethany and Kathleen share what this new season will focus on. Then, tearing up at work? At the bank? In front of your crush, Andrew Keegan? Bethany is giving tips on how to trick your body into stopping crying. And Kathleen shares a fascinating article from Cosmo on the woman who is working undercover to catch dangerous men before they hurt others. It’s a mixed-bag episode on this week’s Acquired Taste Podcast, and there’s a seat saved for you!
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Spooky Emails And A DNA Surprise - Bonus
Welp, Bethany’s put on her witch hat and her buckle shoes, so you know what time it (almost) is! The ladies read two of your spooky emails leftover from last year. Then, Kathleen reads an email from a Tastebud who used 23&Me and had her entire world rocked.
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Life Changes And Netflix Sobs
Kathleen’s had an eventful week, so she’s teaching you how to clear your mind. (The tips come from an “ultra-endurance athlete” so you know they’re legit because this dude ran for DAYS.) Plus, Bethany’s concerned that her reaction to Stranger Things is abnormal. The ladies also give advice to a shy listener who wants to put their best foot forward at a new job.
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Storytime Saturday with Andrew Keegan And The Test Of False Intelligence
Everyone is hanging out for a special Saturday episode of the pod. Bethany, Kathleen, Dennis, and the cats are all here! On the table today: Step Mullets, Forever 21 and Macy's made a sizeism faux pas, Bethany says vacations make you stupid... but the joke is on her. Andrew Keegan and his defunct cult get stirred in with a touch of DIY wedding cake advice, teenage romance fantasies and the pasta that gives Bethany the poops. Grab some toilet tissue. It's getting muddy in Kitchen Studio NYC.
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S2 Ep191: When Zombies Attack, You Fight Back... Find Your Weapon - Bonus
Hello from our new recording home... Audioboom studios! We're so happy to have some really fancy microphones to get our mittens on, but Kitchen Studio NYC will forever live in all of our hearts. Bethany and Kathleen take a second to do a happy dance about their news, but first things first. A new studio means the ladies have to come up with a new escape plan in case zombies attack! Zak Bagans gets thrown into the mix (again) as the freshly announced owner of the Charles Manson Murder House. (Yay
S2 Ep190: The Movie Plot Game & Preteen Sex Ed Questions
Can you describe the plot to a movie you’ve never seen? Bethany brings back her favorite game and forces Kathleen to run down the plots of classics such as Gosford Park and John Wick, films Kathleen has never watched. Then Kathleen reads some of the best questions that middle school kids have asked during sex ed. CAN you get pregnant from grinding during a dance? Does true love block STIs? What’s a poultice? Plus, more voicemails from you!
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S2 Ep189: Reddit Beauty and Our Alien BFFs
Last week’s episode was pretty serious, so Bethany and Kathleen lighten things up a bit this week! Bethany is fully traumatized by something her boyfriend is doing in the bathroom…with her cat’s mini-sofa. Kathleen’s been creeping on Reddit to find answers to your biggest beauty questions, and Bethany’s gassin’ up the Airstream to meet 1 million of the internet’s closest friends to STORM AREA 51! Will you be there? Can you Naruto run? Do aliens like lemonade?
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S2 Ep188: Never Have I Ever Orgasmed - Bonus
Our listener Hannah is feeling alone and, well, just broken. Why? She’s 26 and has never had an orgasm, not even by herself! Can Kathleen and Bethany put their minds together and help brainstorm some ideas to help Hannah get her groove started?
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S2 Ep187: Addicted to Love (Literally) and How to Spot a Serial Killer
Listener Ted has fallen in love - hard - with the wrong dude, and Bethany has some theories on what may be going on. Kathleen had an ice cream run-in with a stranger that made her take a deep dive into how to spot potential serial killers. (Is there one in your office? Is your boss one?? ARE YOU ONE?!) Plus, both women have some thoughts on how to curate your Instagram feed to help you stop hatin’ your body already!
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S2 Ep186: This Amazon Vibrator Review Is Turning Us On
Bethany and Kathleen are doing a deep dive into the Amazon Vibrator that the Twitterverse was buzzing about this weekend. There's a lot of clitoris sucking involved (allegedly). Then the ladies do a little 'first date' role-playing at an imaginary taco joint. The gauc is EXTRA (and so is your date). Feel free to take these very telling questions with you on your date... the outcome is sure to be novella level. Bethany is also sharing the major revelation she had from her Shine text message. LIFE
S2 Ep185: Claudia Kishi Fashion & Moving Your Life Forward
Kathleen and Bethany reminisce on the awful fashion sense of Babysitter’s Club member Claudia Kishi (socks over socks over a unitard?). Kathleen has some great business ideas if you already own a 15 mile wide dome. And Bethany is ready to move past self-care and start pushing toward her bigger goals. Are you ready, too? Grab your salad frosting and cheese orphans and have a seat! It’s a new episode of An Acquired Taste!
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S2 Ep184: The Nudie Airbnb Host & Healing After a Breakup - Bonus
Bethany’s back from San Francisco and her first Airbnb experience was….enlightening? And Kathleen and Bethany help Listener Paige dip her toe back into dating after a particularly awful breakup.
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S2 Ep183: Sing Yourself A Dirty Love Song: Our Guide To Lyrical Masturbation
Bethany and Kathleen are tackling one of the biggest drags of a relationship: when your significant other's friends don't like you! Ugh, so tricky. Also, Kathleen is opening up about 'Fuck It' moments in life, something RUDE that was said to her, and giving yourself a clean slate every day. Then, Bethany gives Ginuwine's 'Pony' and NSync's 'Girlfriend' a whole new meaning. You're never going to listen to a love song the same way again with their self-care listening technique. LOL!
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S2 Ep182: Frank Penis Talk & How to Travel as a Couple
Kathleen and Bethany are joined by their respective partners, Neil and Dennis! The four have an honest discussion about what it feels like to have an erection, the perils of public toilets, and we learn the smooth technique Neil used to woo Kathleen. Plus, Kathleen has great tips for how to travel with your partner without the trip ending in murder!
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See Something, Say Something... Just Don't Date Your First Cousin - Bonus
Bethany and Kathleen are tackling today's hardest hitting issues: dating a blood relative and societal norms when it comes to shared genetics, Bethany's missed opportunity to defuse a bomb, the wise words of Carla Borthwick and what we can all do to save Mother Earth, and lastly... Kathleen is finally ready to build her Tiny Home compound. Do you want in?
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S2 Ep180: Gratitude, Tips for Summer Avoiders, & the 5G-pocalypse
When’s the last time you checked in with yourself and remembered what you’re grateful for? Are you grateful for chilly movie theaters during the summer heat? Are you grateful for Hallmark Christmas in July? Are you grateful you found a gizmo on the Home Shopping Network that helps you make eggs 10 different ways? Pull out your journal and cover Alexa’s ears, Tastebuds! It’s time for a new episode of An Acquired Taste!
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Summer Goals & Universal Cellulite
Bethany thinks a dude she met is taking himself WAY too seriously but is she being a jerk? Kathleen updates us on some health stuff she’s dealing with that may help you as well. Plus, the ladies share their summer goals and hear some of yours, too! Pull up your rompers! It’s time for a new Acquired Taste Podcast!
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S2 Ep178: Fake Laughing And The Habits We Need To Break
Bethany needs advice on how to bring up a very specific awkward topic in business conversations. Kathleen has found a way to pull herself out of a funk; will it work for you? Plus, the women discuss a gross news story that is…just…..it’s just awful. (Keep your wedding rings on your fingers, folks.) Put on your prescription sunglasses and stock up on aloe, because your friends from An Acquired Taste are here!
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S2 Ep177: Eat the Cake With Joy!
Kathleen is about to smack you upside the head with love! She brings in an awesome lesson she learned that will change the way you think about your online (and real life) haters. Then Bethany changes lanes with a spooky highway story and tales of an underground tunnel. And, as always, the ladies have your voicemails! Pull up a seat, friend. The world is a big scary cafeteria and you can definitely sit with us.
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S2 Ep176: How Much Would You Pay For True Love? - Bonus
Bethany and Kathleen are cracking open their June 2019 issue of Cosmo Magazine and deep diving into 'Three Day Rule' the modern matchmaking service you didn't know you needed! And, just for good measure, they're throwing in some deliciously cheesy 90s quizzes too! Are you a snob in the UK? It's time to find out!
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S2 Ep175: The Truest Truth I’ve Ever Truthed
There’s so much in this episode, one might call it a Pasta Salad of topics! Listener Sophie needs help regarding her under-motivated boyfriend Frank, Bethany found a super creepy old book in her apartment, Kathleen teaches the class how to email like a CEO, and the women take an old Seventeen Magazine quiz. Will Chase Crawford or Pete Wentz be YOUR Spring Fling? Plus, Kathleen learns a hard truth about Carmen Sandiego...
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S2 Ep174: Spirit Visitors And A Story Of Ultimate Betrayal
Kathleen is sharing something absolutely cray-cray that happened to her last week... she was visited by a spirit! Get your step-by-step instructions for discovering your spirit guide via Montel Williams. Also, Dennis makes a special appearance in Bethany's tale of ultimate movie betrayal. UFOs are aplenty according to the government AND there was also a bar cart. We're in a weird mood!
S2 Ep173: Kondo Can't Get Me Down - Bonus
Kathleen takes over the bonus episode while Bethany lives her best life in California this week. First up, there's a bone to pick with everyone's favorite Netflix organizer: Marie Kondo. Then Kathleen's husband gets in on the podcasting action with '160 Questions to Ask On A First Date.' Good thing they're already married or else it would most definitely, NEVER, work out.
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S2 Ep172: So Many Things Can Go Wrong with a Cabin
Want to be more charismatic but you’re too lazy to try? This week, Bethany teaches the class four easy ways to be more charming and charismatic like your favorite Mother of Dragons. Kathleen is all about renaming some stressful things in life, plus she tells us what really boils her blood about mint!
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An Unwelcome Visitor on Your Face
Put on your prom looks, friends, cuz Kathleen has some Cosmopolitan magazine hard-hitting news: beauty tips for prom! (Because we’re all 17, right?) And true to form, Bethany brings some crazy old-timey beauty routines to the conversation, too. Like did you know there used to be a contraption you wore at night to give you dimples? Plus, they check back in on last week’s assignment of asking yourself those hard life questions that may be holding you back from being your true, glorious self. Put o
S2 Ep170: And Then 7 More Assassins Come Out - Bonus
Our girl Kathleen is on a much-earned vacation (jealous!!) so Bethany sits down with her boyfriend Dennis for this very special bonus episode! The two discuss Bethany’s complete inability to talk about s-e-x, what they both freak out about in the relationship, and what Bethany did that made Dennis POSITIVE she was breaking up with him. Plus, what happened Friday night that made them both think they were about to get murdered? (Spoiler alert: they weren’t.)
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Me & Other 13-Year-Olds
Black holes, evil thongs, and knees bending where they shouldn’t. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of an episode, friends, and Bethany is feeling queasy. And then the ladies accidentally start a fire (true story) and everything goes to hell. Aren’t you glad you’re in our family?
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S2 Ep168: Heavy Metal Music and Cheesecake
Fasten your jean shorts, it’s time for another Acquired Taste podcast! Bethany is giving you the perfect dating profile bio, courtesy of a bot she created. (Can the Zak Bagans bot find love?) And Kathleen is teaching you how NOT to spend all of your hard-earned dough at Target and Starbucks and Target. Plus, we hear back from “Maisie,” play MadLibs, and hear more of your awesome voicemails!
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You Deserve To Be Someone’s 'Zero' Choice
Uh oh. Have you ever been in love with your best friend? Listener Maisie’s BFF knows that she has feelings for him and he’s flirty back! But is he just stringing her along? Plus, Bethany gives you one big thing NOT to do during a wedding, and grab the thinkin’ part of your head brain cuz it’s time to take the Psychopath Test!
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S2 Ep166: They’re Your Ex for a Reason! - Bonus
Do you know someone who wants to get back with an ex, even though that ex is THE WORST? Someone in Kathleen’s life is going through this and Kathleen is NOT happy. Plus, get on your ‘90s pants! We’re talking the best songs of that decade!
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My Mother Made Me Take Off My Crop Top
Kathleen is scarred for life for SO MANY REASONS and Bethany would rather not screw up her relationship. Happy National Forgive Your Parents day! How’d your parents screw you up? Also, Bethany has six pretty fabulous relationship tips that she stole from Twitter that are great for any relationship, romantic or otherwise! And make sure you listen until the end: one of our TasteBuds has a scandalous “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” story! (The best kind, right?)
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S2 Ep164: Blood Clots & Stones: A Tough Saturday Night
Grab your pen and paper later because Bethany has some thoughts on procrastination! Plus, Kathleen is LOVING Lea Michele's soup highlights, Minerva Purr is on some good painkillers, and Kathleen confronts Bethany on a questionable kitchen-related lifestyle choice. Welcome to mid-week, TasteBuds! We’re glad you’re here!
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National Lampoon: Book of Secrets - Bonus
Kathleen and Bethany do NOT share a taste in movies. Can they describe the plots of movies they’ve never seen? Are Tom Hanks and Bill Murray the same person? Did Jules from Buffalo become a Princess for Christmas? And where will you hide the Book of Secrets when you become president?
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Alexa, Hide the Knives
Did you know Charles Dickens was kind of an a-hole? Is Alexa going to call the cops on you? Can anyone remember what they learned this week? Get your oil changed, because it’s a new episode of An Acquired Taste podcast!
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Misinformation Corner And The Underground Bunker
Does anyone really know how to purchase eggs at the supermarket? It's so confusing! Time to break out our reporter hats. Bethany and Kathleen are circling back on a former advice letter from Persephone after a touch of very polite blowback. Kathleen threw up. Bethany licked the microphone. RIP Bill Paxton… you gave us so many great movies. You should def sanitize your headphones after this episode.
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The Most Kathleen Bottle Service Ever - Bonus
Grab some coffee and a seat! Join Kathleen and Bethany as they talk about BYO Mason Jar Cocktails and what NOT to drink when you’re with your bros. And Kathleen finally meets Bethany’s new BF Dennis, live on the pod!
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I Feel Like You Wanna Wear My Skin
How do you break up with a friend? Bethany needs advice on how to kindly - but firmly - end a friendship that isn’t healthy. Then Kathleen has some great advice after she had a particularly rough Tuesday, and she gives her thoughts on the relatable issue of whether you should buy a country house or a beach house. Finally, how’s the economy in London? Brexit, you say! Ah, isn’t gossip fun?
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Sisyphus and The Low Budget Theater Critics
It’s a grab bag episode, friends! Kathleen and Bethany give some listener advice to “Ophelia,” who is - perhaps - being a little too hard on her friend who moved away. They also discuss Bethany’s reconciliation with her Alexa, Uganda’s questionable “tourist attraction,” and Dead Eyed Blue Will Smith.
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50 Shades of Maple Glen - Bonus
This bonus episode took an unexpected turn! What is 5G? How does internet work? Is this mascarpone garbage? It’s a podcast of questions, friends, and none of us have a clue. What we DO know? Harrison Ford is a brick man of many emotional layers, Kathleen thinks her brother is hot, and For Sale: A REAL LIFE SEX DUNGEON.
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S2 Ep156: I’m Part Caveman
Kathleen and Bethany discuss tattoo near-regrets, blocking those “diet-y” Instagram accounts, and Kathleen’s cracking new YouTube obsession. Then Bethany - once again - melts down over something very specific that makes her uncomfortable. Who cares if one of your legs is shorter than the other, friend? Throw on some headphones and join this week’s episode of An Acquired Taste! You belong!
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S2 Ep155: Sometimes, You Gotta Ride a Triceratops
Ashes and hedgehogs and meat, oh my! It’s Listener Advice time, and Paisley is having some major communication issues with her boyfriend. Should they still move in together? Then, Kathleen has a horrific cookie story, Bethany teaches you about how Instagram is causing salmonella (sort of), and more listener voicemails!
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Your Semen Will Cure Your Ailments!
Put away your mason jars, kids. Some natural remedies go too far. Kathleen teaches the class how NOT to cure back pain, Bethany watched the most boring fascinating documentary about aliens that she NEEDS you to see, and not-Mickey Rooney goes off script!
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S2 Ep153: Competitive Mahjong with Your Bros
Bethany comes clean about that Instagram pic and who exactly the dude is. Kathleen teaches the class about a new dating term that’s fun to say in mixed company. And who on the show is fantasizing about…pineapples? Grab Trystan and your butter-colored horse because it’s time for this week’s episode!
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S2 Ep152: Friday Night Wine Party and the Butt Blister Debacle - Bonus
Cheers... It's a Friday wine party at Kathleen's apartment! The ladies crack open a delicious bottle of $10 Malbec and go to town with some juicy listener advice for Tastebud Jasmine who has some MAJOR relationship regrets. Bethany gets a text message from a cute boy at some point and Kathleen's hubby Neil joins in for a semi-drunken butt debate.
S2 Ep151: Alexa, Stop Listening!
Hey, good lookin’ TasteBuds! The Consumer Electronics Show is happening RIGHT NOW and Kathleen and Bethany have very differing opinions. Is it a good thing that all of your kitchen devices can talk to each other, or does this signal the beginning of the robot apocalypse? Plus, grab a stylus and some papyrus because Bethany brings you another MadLib!
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Never Fight with a Woman Who Doesn’t Have Her Anxiety Medication
HAPPY SEASON 2! It’s 2019 and it’s all about the fresh starts and those C H O N K Y old-school Kelly Clarkson highlights! Bethany tells you how to use !science! to nail your New Year’s resolution, and then the women talk to “A,” a therapist in NYC who tells them what therapists are REALLY thinking as you pour your heart out. Plus a special message from podcast sister Sam and everyone’s new favorite TasteBud checks back in!
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Find the Pet. Take Selfies with the Pet.
It’s almost 2019! As Kathleen and Bethany wind down the year, Bethany has tips for her fellow introverts on how to actually enjoy parties, not just survive them! The women also look back on 2018 and discuss the podcast’s highs and lows as well as the lessons they both learned this year. Then Kathleen shames Bethany. (It’s ok, Bethany needed to hear this.) You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll maybe get Taken. Who could ask for more?
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S1 Ep148: Don’t Shave Your Cat Just to Get Art
It’s listener advice time! “Hannah” is struggling with a friend who is treating her like absolute garbage. When should you fight for a friendship, and when should you torch that friendship and walk away from the explosion in slow-mo? Then, warm up that head-scratchin’ finger cuz the women discuss some Shower Thoughts. Put on your hair bracelets, buckle up your Lay-Z-Boy, and join the parade!
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Drive Away! Drive Away! Drive Away!
Kathleen’s husband suddenly forced her to become the Bonnie to his Clyde. Why? You’ll have to listen to find out! Plus, more of your goals for the holiday season and a trip to the grocery store that will have you on the edge of your perfect seat.
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You’re Smart, But I’m Drunk
Note: There are some audio issues in this episode thanks to a haunted laptop, so we apologize in advance! We’re performing an exorcism as we speak So? Where’d ya get stuck? Not emotionally but, like, physically stuck? The ladies talk to #TasteBud Caitlin about that time she got stuck on a Ferris wheel during a lightning storm. We also learn that when you’re curled up in a baptismal font, pay attention to the thing tickling your arms. Plus, we asked and you delivered! A surprising number of you h
S1 Ep145: How Have You Not Been Robbed Blind?!
How was your Thanksgiving? How will you slay the holidays? Can you lose a finger by ice skating? The women listen to your suggestions on how to survive - nay, thrive - this holiday season! We also get a revealing look into the dirtier side of Kathleen’s life and Bethany inadvertently proves that she’s the worst date ever. Grab your list of Millennial Sayings, my queen, and settle in for an enlightening Acquired Taste Podcast!
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S1 Ep144: Poppins Bottles
Happy Thanksgiving! The ladies are offering up some weird news stories that you can use to change the subject at your family Thanksgiving when one of your relatives brings up politics or your questionable life choices! Plus, remember Gertrude from last week? The woman who needed help finding the good side of being single? You TasteBuds came through once again and we share your incredible advice on preparing for - and loving - the single life!
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S1 Ep143: Reinvent Yourself Anyway!
Holy Halle Berry, you guys have some relationship drama! The ladies give their advice to two different listeners who both need some serious relationship support, and it’s a skip down Single Lane as they discuss all the reasons that being single is awesome! (Pictures of yourself all over your apartment? Ok!) Then, Bethany throws some cat shade toward her sister, Kathleen teaches the class a lesson about peer pressure, and we do some Wine Math! No, YOU’RE delirious from lack of sleep.
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I Woke Up with a Full-Blown Crush on Bill Hader
You asked ‘em, we answered ‘em! It’s grab bag time where the ladies answer the questions you submitted! Your topics ranged from fears to dating apps to how to avoid Political Uncle Ernie this holiday season. Plus, some hot takes on seasonal depression! Mangia!
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S1 Ep141: Amanda’s Floor Plan-Based Ghost Story
You asked for it! We’re back with a fresh new batch of scary stories! Grab a bucket of wine, throw on that Snuggie, and settle in for the creepiest ghost stories from your fellow TasteBuds, including one that made Bethany truly concerned... We’re having thoughts! (And remember to sage your wedges!)
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S1: And This is Where the Footprints Ended - REPLAY
To make sure you’re properly in the Halloween mood, we’ve collected our favorite scary stories from the past two years that you, our beloved TasteBuds, have sent us! Settle in for some scary fun and if anyone knocks on your door, don’t look out the peephole…..
S1: The Floral Romper Dilemma - REPLAY
The podcast is off this week, but we're still here for you! We thought OG TasteBuds would enjoy remembering Bethany and Sam's first big "disagreement:" The Dirty Street Romper. And if you're a new TasteBud, here's a sample of what we sounded like before we got our amazing intro song from Staxx! Join us on this little walk down Memory Lane, where you may or may not find a dirty romper for your closet...
S1 Ep140: Eating a Watermelon Cow Without Blinking
Velcome to the spooooooky season! Bethany tells the women about the scariest haunted house in the US. (Just signing the waiver takes hours!) Sam shares a traumatic dinosaur memory, Kathleen realizes that one-third of her could have been a serial killer, and the group learns which one of them used to set fires in her bedroom growing up. Grab your stolen Game Gymnasium sign: it’s time for a well-adjusted episode of An Acquired Taste podcast!
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S1 Ep139: Uncle Kenny
It’s time for listener advice! Listener Ruthie is worried she just made a giant mistake and needs help figuring out her next step. Plus, insane mock job interview questions and Sam teaches the class how many “i’s” are in “Funfetti.” Oh, and the women give an update on the live Dollop!
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S1 Ep138: Cooking: The Modern Day Sylvia Plath
It’s a mixed bag episode this week! Kathleen has thoughts on meat, Bethany’s mad at the walking baby tee Zak Bagans, and Sam? Well, we find out that Sam once burst into tears when she saw someone’s hand. Whose hand was it? Listen and find out! (That, TasteBuds, was a shameless tease. You’re better than that. We’re sorry. Here, have a platter of meat.)
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S1: An Emu Joyride - Bonus 10
As promised, the women wrote their own obituaries and share them with the class. (Don’t think about it too hard and you’ll be fine.) Also, it’s time to shake shake shake the stressies out. Plus, Kathleen is VERY angry about a certain soda’s movie theater commercial…..
S1 Ep137: A Dollop...of Extreme Awkwardness
Bethany and Sam are going to see one of their favorite podcasts live and it’s causing some unforeseen anxiety… Plus, surprisingly awesome obituaries and what NOT to put in your Vitamix.
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The One Where We All Chugged Coffee First
Quick! Let’s run laps! Listener “Hillary” needs advice on a problem that ends up hitting closer to home than anyone originally realized. Sam is actively working on making friends as an adult (which sounds like a nightmare to Bethany and Kathleen) and she has tips for you! Plus, why did a spider rain from the ceiling and how can we host our own Lumberjack Seminar? GRAB YOUR COFFEE AND GET ON THIS TRAIN. Bzzzzzzz.
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That Whooshy Feeling
Are you “micro-cheating” in your relationship? Kathleen brings up this touchy topic and the women try to pull apart what constitutes actual cheating and what’s harmless fun!
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Bethany Saw My Puberty List
Bethany’s sister just sold her YA novel (yay!!!) which causes the women to discuss their most traumatizing young adult experiences. Take out your retainer and put on your zit cream because it’s going to get mortifying!
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S1 Ep132: Camel-Style
Sam is stepping out of the panicked fog of planning a surprise engagement and has some questions. Then, Listener Agatha had a drunken night with her BFF - and upcoming roommate - and is wondering what to do! Should the two still move in together? Should they tell Agatha’s ex? Should they outlaw pools from their hangout repertoire? And Bethany has your new favorite Wikipedia page!
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S1 Ep131: A Good Ol’ 1950s Hypnotism
Kathleen found an old hypnotism book in her Dad’s basement and now fancies herself a hypnotist. How well can she succeed in hypnotizing Bethany (and you)? Then, Kathleen has a LOT of feelings about emojis. Like, a lot of feelings. And why is Sam irritated with herself?
S1: That Time You Made Out with Your Brother - Bonus 9
It’s time to follow up on some unfinished business! Bethany and Sam are still fighting over whether or not Bethany’s cousin is hot. Plus, we call Sam’s friend Dylan to see if his feelings were hurt when Sam forgot who he was during that bachelorette party. Spoiler Alert: Dylan has Hot Voice.
S1 Ep130: Bachelorette Party Hijinks & Murder for the Whole Family
We have so many feelings! Kathleen, Sam and Bethany all brought in things they wanted to talk about so it’s a mixed bag episode! Grab your headlamp and buckle up, kids.
My Dad Sweet-Talked the Monkey
How did Bethany’s mom learn what a Molotov cocktail was? Why did she grow up in a house filled with venomous snakes? And why is Bethany offering to hire a serial killer? Bethany’s mom and niece, Nunu, join the women for this very special episode! Plus, we debut a new segment, “SCIENCE CORNER!” Science!!
S1 Ep128: On Sunday You Rest and Buy the Shoes
It’s time for some uninformed advice-giving! Heather needs help with her daughter (who’s proving to be quite the heart breaker!) and “Princess Charlotte” needs advice on how NOT to get so overwhelmed with grown-up life tasks. Plus, Mama Watson makes a special cameo, live from Wisconsin! Big day!
S1 Ep127: You Have So Many Bigger Problems
Both Sam and Kathleen need life advice for very different reasons, while Bethany is just over here in the fetal position thanks to #science. Sorry in advance for Bethany’s mic sounding weird! Our engineer, Minerva Purr, is under the table now working on it!
S1 Ep126: Does This Picture Match How I Feel?
Sam brings in her friend Paris, who recently took herself off Instagram for mental health reasons, and the women discuss the darker side of social media and how to cope!
S1: Never Have I Ever (aka “I Learned So Much About My Book Club”) - Bonus 8
Hey, everyone! Grab your coworkers and let’s play the game that’s sure to make everyone super uncomfortable around each other tomorrow! Things don’t end so well for Bethany…...
A Hatchet Behind the Back
If you could design your perfect universe, what would it look like? Kathleen, Bethany and Sam describe their perfect worlds to each other (including travel by slides, horse-sized Labradoodles, and limitless espadrilles). Grab your tiny top hats! It’s time for a podcast!
S1 Ep124: I’ll Be Damned If A Russian Turns Invisible Before Me!
It’s Debate Team time! Sam and Bethany get into it over whether or not they’d go invisible, and then Kathleen and Bethany’s friendship is challenged over their views on tater tots vs. curly fries. Grab your powdered wig and your garlic press gavel! It’s time to debate!
A Fun Fact About Barbershop Quartets
The women briefly talk about the recent high-profile suicides and how to look at self-care and caring for others when it comes to mental heath. Then, it’s time for relationship drama advice with two listener emails
S1 Ep122: Like the Turducken of Tiny Homes
How would your best friends describe you? Would you like the result? Kathleen, Sam and Bethany all wrote bios for each other for their website and unveil them on the podcast! Plus, we dig in to the Tiny Home movement, and Kathleen teaches us how to react to a public bathroom crisis. Plus, TWITTER UPDATE: We’re back! Follow our now-unsuspended account @acquiredpodcast!
S1: Where’d You See Keanu? - Bonus 7
It’s a Bonus episode! Sam tells us about her epic response to seeing America’s boyfriend, Keanu Reeves. Plus, Kathleen explains why our Twitter account got suspended, Bethany has feelings about the sea, and we talk to a very special Acquired Taste family member!
Past Due Bill
Now that the women are an official small business, it’s time for some learnin’! Who’s the navigator? Who’s the jackhammer? Who’s the anchor forcing this whole thing down? Plus, Kathleen needs to come clean about a big issue. A big, old, see-through issue.
...Do I Have To?
Listener “Tammy” has one of those friends who needs all the attention, all the time, and is looking for advice. Plus, the fun of text message fights!
S1 Ep119: Half Jewish, Half Catholic, Full Party
Two-thirds of the podcast just went to a gorgeous, perfect wedding. This led them to wonder, “What wedding tradition do you HATE and need to disappear forever?” Plus, Sam tells us what happened in Italy when her pocket got picked!
Never Let Kanye Shame You
Live (ish) from Kitchen Studio NYC, the ladies take a deep dive into dream decoding! Why was Sam dreaming of Kathleen? Why was Kathleen dreaming of Skeery? Why was Bethany such a bummer as a little kid? Plus, what we learned this week!
The New Sorority: Kappa Gets Detated
We asked, you delivered! If you were a sitcom character from the ‘90s, what would your catchphrase be? The women share their own answers as well as the ones you sent in! Then, Bethany shares a fun decapitation fact that she learned from the Internet.
Truck Nuts & Enya
Listener Jess has an impossible neighbor and needs advice on how to deal with him. What do you do when you have a conflict with someone who’s completely unreasonable? Plus, we need your help for next week’s topic!
S1 Ep115: The Plate
Sam wants everyone to tell their “best” story, the one that always gets a great response. Because of this, you’re going to see Kathleen in a whole new light…..
Deactivate Facebook, Huff Around, Have an Affair
The women start talking about Facebook’s political drama, but things quickly devolve once Bethany’s conspiracy theories kick in and Sam’s ex’s new girlfriend is completely perfect.
On Secrets & the Government Stealing Your DNA
Bethany’s friend told her a major secret that she’s very conflicted about. Kathleen is diving headfirst into the world of DNA. And Sam is just relieved that we didn’t release our previous episode…..
S1 Ep112: A Tributary of Tangents
We tackle your topics! It’s advice time, and the ladies are ready to fix your life with questionable suggestions and unfunny bon mots.
On a Mission to Date
Live from Blanket Studio! Kathleen is obsessed with finding a girlfriend for her brother and wants Bethany to explain why someone wouldn’t want to date. Then we learn that Kathleen’s motivations may not be entirely pure…...
S1 Ep110: The One That Sounds Different
Recorded from a blanket fort on Bethany’s bedroom floor (please forgive the temporary sound quality issues!), the women discuss the plots of the books they’ve never read. We also get an update on Buffy Witherspoon and her “lost at sea” adventure! The gang’s back together, Tastebuds!!
S1 Ep109: Gonorrhea, The Musical
It's a snow day! Wait, do adults get snow days? Sam and Kathleen discuss life changing apps that exist in more than one realm. Buffy Witherspoon mails in another letter from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where she is hiding from potential pirate captors.
S1 Ep108: When Friendships Get Complicated
Sam and Kathleen get a mysterious letter from their old pal Buffy Witherspoon and a listener writes in with a friendship issue that has everyone puzzled.
S1: Oh! And One More Thing...
We have a quick update!
S1 Ep107: Family Meeting
The women talk about the incredible live event. Then they get real about the elephant in the room and what lies ahead for the podcast. Plus, we may need your help! Put your creative hats on!
S1 Ep106: Acquired Taste Live
The ladies podcast in front of a LIVE CROWD for the first time! They chat about weird 'getting ready' rituals and then swap embarrassing dating stories with some doozies from listeners thrown in too!
S1 Ep105: Pooping On The Conference Call
Kathleen INTENDED on talking about her baby name dilemma, but then the tangents... all the tangents. What is Reiki anyway?
S1: It's All Ones And Zeros - Bonus 6
Will Bethany ever get a chance to wear her top hat? Kathleen's makeup is all sorts of wrong. Sam gives us the lowdown on all the amazing things we have planned for our #AcquiredTasteLive event coming up!
Money Talks
Our listener Carmella’s boyfriend won’t discuss money issues with her, but they’re moving in together ASAP! Can the women give her advice? Plus, what do you think of the name Producer Nate gave to our listeners??
On Taking Someone for Granted
Kathleen gets honest about something she’s she's struggling with. Then, make sure you stick around til the end to hear Bethany officially crack!
S1: Satan’s Handsiness - Bonus 5
Sam leads everyone through a strange Buzzfeed sex quiz starring the inventor of corn flakes and sanitarium operator J.H. Kellogg!
S1 Ep102: Teen Heartthrob Chadwick Anderschad
Quiz time! Bethany’s written a quiz about her favorite obscure British procedural drama! Which character from “Midsomer Murders” are YOU?
“NO! Go to the SALAD!"
Sam fills us in on the exciting way she threw her back out. (Surprise surprise: it wasn’t yoga-related!) The women detail how their pets have messed with them. Plus, we get an update on Bethany's disappointing cyst.
Episode One-Hundo (100 In Layman's Terms)
The women celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast! Bethany gives you a Mad Lib resolution to play at home + screw resolutions anyway! Also: planner porn.
S1 Ep99: Four Boxes of Fine Tip Blue Sharpies
Our listener's husband BLEW IT with her Christmas gifts and she's afraid he doesn't really know her that well! Can the women - and special guest Carla Marie!!! - give her advice? Plus, an update on why the women needed everyone's addresses and how that great idea went straight to hell.
Thanks, Redditor!
The women dig into the topic of feeling isolated and how they've coped with it in the past. And Bethany is about to change your life with just a few sentences!
S1 Ep97: Arsenic Tea
Sam is a terrible bridesmaid. What mistakes has she made so far?
A Little Christmas Side-Eye
It's time to get honest: what will your family judge about you when you come home for the holidays?
It's Not The Holidays Until Somebody Cries
Apparently, everyone cried during their Thanksgiving this year. Also, pick that fork back up and stop being so mean to yourself!
Put Your Hand in This Bowl of Water
Bethany has a new game for the other women. Play it at home with your tense family this Thanksgiving!
Ask Me Anything
The women answer your embarrassing and random questions!
S1 Ep92: My Favorite Thing is Calling People Microaggressions
Everyone is crabby today, so let’s clear the air! Sam confronts Kathleen about not wanting to hang out. Then, Bethany explains why she refuses to do one very important thing in life.
Just a Place to Stay
Listener Amy needs advice about her long-distance relationship. Her British boyfriend is perfect, except for one major thing... Plus, the women discuss #MeToo and how it recently hit close to home.
NEVER Investigate The Sound!
It's week two of your scary stories! Good luck sleeping tonight.
The Walls Were Weeping
It's our annual scary stories episode! Bethany is giddy over our ghost talk, but Sam is looking for a bed to hide under. It's all fun and games until a demon gives you bloody scratches down your back.
S1 Ep88: Betwixt the Nipples
Sam got some vocal coaching and now she's all hot and bothered. Thus, it's time to talk about s-e-x...
S1 Ep87: My Period is the Civil War of My Body
It's time for some hard-hitting journalism from the pages of Cosmo Magazine. And grab your coworkers, because we have a brand new team building exercise that's sure to get you called into HR!
S1 Ep86: Stephanie
Listener "Stephanie" needs advice, which the women are almost afraid to give at first. Then, Kathleen makes an insightful discovery...
Potential Paranormal Puddle Problem - Bonus 4
Renowned paranormal investigator Jason Hawes joins the women to discuss Sam's mysterious puddle: is it a leaky pipe or something worse?
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S1 Ep85: But Jeff is RoboPimp!
The women read a reaction email to last week's "Hamish" episode. Then things take a turn to the paranormal when Sam brings up a potential poltergeist problem.
Hamish
Our listener Hamish just got a promotion and is suddenly his coworkers' boss. He's nervous. Put on a poncho, because your Acquired Taste ladies are spittin' truth all over the place!
There’s No Dignity in Camping
We’re alive!!!
S1 Ep82: I’m On To You
Bethany needs advice about her hurt feelings. Then, what will your last words be?
S1 Ep81: How Did This Happen?!
The hiking trip the women planned a year ago is here, and NO ONE is ready. Listen in to their panicked last-minute planning!
S1 Ep80: What the Fork?!
Kathleen will NOT watch a certain documentary and refuses to be swayed. Bethany is dipping her toe in the Finger Lakes of life, and we catch Sam doing something right!
S1 Ep79: Kids Do Things Like Vomit and Bleed
Sam and Kathleen have some baby thoughts - and questions - after a weekend spent with children. Bethany explains why she’ll never babysit again, and Mama Watson makes a cameo!
Note to our audiophile friends: the subtle buzzing you may hear in the background is a fidget spinner. We’ve got issues.
S1 Ep78: Slidin' Into Your DMs with His Pants Off
Bad stuff happens, and you learn. The women discuss the unforeseen good things that came out of big mistakes. Then, are we in an alternate universe?
S1 Ep77: You're a Pusher!
Sam is annoyed by her fellow podcasters because they're pressuring her to make a life change. Oh, and Bethany is super crabby today.
S1 Ep76: The Floral Romper Dilemma
Bethany just did something questionable and Sam is completely skeeved out. And is Kathleen expecting??
S1 Ep75: Marriage = Friendship Death?
Sam’s friend just got engaged and Sam is panicing over it! Kathleen and Bethany have differing opinions on the predicament. Does marriage mean the death of a friendship?
S1 Ep74: On “The Fun Girl"
The women get serious for a second as Kathleen and Bethany explain their insecurities over not being “the fun girl."
S1 Ep73: William, You Have Something on Your Face
The honeymoon phase is over for Sam and her boyfriend, and now they’re fighting over really stupid things. REALLY stupid things
It's Not a Telegram, It's a Conversation - Ep.72
"Abigail" is juggling two long-distance guys (one of whom only texts, but doesn't like to text) and she needs advice!
S1 Ep71: Hablo Your Ass Some F*cking Spanish
It's almost Father's Day, so let's talk about why our dads are weird AF! Then, things get awkward when Kathleen and Bethany decide who they'd choose if Sam and her BF broke up.
S1 Ep70: I’m Going to Lose Money on This
Two of the women have great ideas for new businesses! But whose business idea is terrible and will cost her all of her money?
S1 Ep69: Do You Hear The Ice Cream Truck?
Sam and Kathleen debate Bethany on the pros of summertime. Then secret time capsules come into play.
S1 Ep68: Don't Try This At Home
Let's talk about unethical scientific experiments from the past! Fake electrocution, anyone?
S1 Ep67: Boom. You Got Mom'd
Sam's Mom did the mommest thing ever, Bethany puuuuuuuuushes down her maternal instinct, and Kathleen just wants her nieces to love her, ok?
There's A Hidden Camera In Your House
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S1 Ep65: My Love Language is Tacos
Quick! The big show is starting soon! The women talk about what “Love Language” they speak, Kathleen explains what exactly The Kathleen Special is, and Bethany shares her secret for the best way to get a hard workout at the gym.
Dashboard Confessional
Sam’s ex is causing some drama with her boyfriend and she needs advice. Plus, Bethany must apologize to the celebrity she awkwarded all over.
On Adult Friendships
Advice corner continues as Kathleen struggles with a good friend who only communicates on Facebook.
I'm Just Laughing So I Won't Feel Left Out
Bethany screwed up in a group text and needs help ASAP! Plus, Sam comes clean about her "Bridesmaids" moment.
S1 Ep61: Clearly, It’s Going to be the Noodle Pool
The women detail things they’ve always dreamed of doing (catsuits and Trader Joe’s are involved). Plus, Producer Nate makes a cameo appearance to discuss his feelings regarding Angry Sex, and Bethany has no idea what she learned this week but tries her damnedest to figure it out on the fly.
How To Ask A Girl Out In 10 Days... Sorta
Listener Chris wrote to the women for tips on how to ask a girl on a date. Advice is debated, show tunes are sung and Skeery Jones made a surprise guest appearance.
S1 Ep59: I Don't Know! Living Enzymes! I Don't Know!
We're back from vacation! Sam's profoundly jet lagged & will likely die from Australian spiders, Kathleen teaches us how to evade creeps + Bethany extols the virtues of a "woo woo" staycation!
Cheese Until Proven Coffee, Part Deux
The women try to discuss their favorite life hacks as Sam and Bethany get progressively sicker from drinking too much ACV.
Triage Advice
Listener 'Portia' needs advice about a Tinder date who sucks at, well, communicating in general. And Sam plays Round 2 of 'Cheese Until Proven Coffee!'
S1 Ep56: Whores & Farmers
Everybody panic! The show is leaving for LA in 45 min and we have to record a podcast!
S1 Ep55: Let Me Touch Your Energy
Let's start a cult! Bethany, Kathleen and Sam describe their ideal cults. Then Bethany's mom ruins everything.
S1 Ep54: A 23-Year-Old Female Falls Asleep in Own Vomit
Ep.54 - Happy Valentines Day! Sam, Bethany and Kathleen give their surly takes on this invented holiday, Sam tells us more about SelfCareSundays, and Bethany tries to ruin Kathleens marriage.
Blair Waldorf's Bow Headbands
What's your uniform? Which TV character is your style icon? Is Kathleen our "Charlotte?" Who drank all my wine?
A Seth Rogen Sex Dream
Sam and Kathleen are having crazy dreams. Bethany plays Freud. Also, what do monkeys mean to you?
S1 Ep51: The Danish Prince or Dick the Pauper
The ladies describe the opening scenes of their life movies, and Bethany is torn between two fairytale men.
You Need a Little Champers in Your Purse
The women lower the veil and get real about why they're horrible people.
S1 Ep49: 90s Drew Barrymore At The Oscars, Guys
The women plan their own funerals because why miss a chance to throw a party
S1 Ep48: Kate Moss Breast-Shaped Champagne Glasses
2017 is about kicking ass, so the women describe their new alter egos, complete with ridiculously awesome names.
I Hope You Had A Sh*tty Time in Paris!
Ep.47 - It's the last episode of 2016! The women recount their favorite secret moments from the past year make plans on how they'll force 2017 to be way less horrible than 2016.
S1 Ep46: It Has To Do with Syphilis. So.
The women talk about their (lack of) New Years resolutions and Sam has made a new body discovery!
S1 Ep45: I'm Prepared To Drink Both Of Your Urines
Bethany is convinced the women will die on their upcoming hike. We also get an update on Sam's septum ring... "situation."
S1 Ep44: How To Stay Awake
It's a 5 AM recording session! Kathleen hasn't slept, Sam is sick and Bethany is chugging iced coffee.
S1 Ep43: Sam's Conundrum
Sam swallowed her nose ring. Kathleen and Bethany know exactly what she needs to do next...
S1 Ep42: Cheese Until Proven Coffee
Bethany reveals she hates the 'F' word and the girls get real about some stinky things.
Thanksgiving, The Best Holiday Of All? - Bonus 3
The ladies talk turkey, uncomfortable memories and everything they are thankful for this year!
S1 Ep41: Stop Laughing! This Is Erotic!
Bethany and Kathleen are both sick af, so it's Sexy Voice Story Time!
S1 Ep40: Bedside Kimonos
Kathleen is accidentally on hallucinogens and the rest of the ladies are dragged into her trippy world, too.
S1: Get Out And Vote! - Bonus 2
The ladies discuss the importance and historic meaning of fulfilling their civic duty to VOTE! #ElectionDay2016
S1 Ep39: Baby Jesus, I Got Salmonella
Kathleen is in full holiday mode as the women discuss introverted Saturday nights, the horrors of Baby Feet and creepy Santas!
S1 Ep38: Why? WHY!?
The ladies discuss things they just don't understand like naming your breasts, Frisbee and chicken and waffles.
S1 Ep37: That One Time At A Concert
The ladies discuss the possibility of Sam's Mom having an orgy and being in love with *NSYNC.
S1: Even Scarier Stories! - Bonus 1
Our friend Danielle Monaro joins us for our first ever BONUS EPISODE! You asked for it, so we delivered... here are some even scarier stories for the month of October!
Does This Brie Smell Funny?
We think Kathleen is buying off-brand cheese. Also, semen jokes around.
Scary Stories to Tell on Your Podcast
The women share their scary stories and read some of yours!
Chumbawamba: Chub Rubbin'
The ladies discuss the quickly approaching spooky season! Halloween costumes are stressful... right?
S1 Ep33: Hellish Neighbors & Seasonal Personalities
Bethany is seething over neighbor drama. Plus, which season makes you your best self?
On Bullying
Plus, the women discover two new t-shirts that need to be made.
Vacation Fails and Pornographic Tangents
The ladies discuss vacation mishaps and then it's all about the HOT GUYS from the LL Bean catalog. #FlannelPorn
I... am Barbra Streisand
The women work to eliminate their vocal fry.
S1 Ep29: It's Sam's Birthday!
Wait, Sam wants to date a guy for his WHAT?
S1 Ep28: #LoveYourBlouse
The gang's all back and wondering if they could actually attend a dry wedding...
S1 Ep27: AN ACQUIRED TASTE: The Non-Olympic Olympics
Bethany runs out of the studio. Then Sam and Kathleen discuss the "non-olympic" activities they could win gold medals in!
My Forever Show
Ep.26 - The ladies talk about TV and taking a time machine back to the 80s!
Just Friends
A listener needs help getting over a friend she has feelings for. Plus, Bethany is in LOVE!
S1 Ep24: Grab Bag!
The women must answer random questions they pull from a jar. And then Kathleen starts screaming...
Roommate Hell
We've all had terrible roommates. The women discuss theirs, and Bethany has a meltdown!
Embarrassing Parents, Sex Tapes and Embracing the Weird
The ladies reminisce about all the ways their parents used to / still embarrass them and admiring people who beat to their own drum.
S1 Ep21: It's Our 21st Episode, Cheers Bitches!
We've made it through twenty-one episodes, so we're cracking open the Rose and swapping 21st birthday stories!
I Used To Believe...
Ep. 20 - The ladies swap stories about all the crazy things they believed when they were kids!
Your Happy Place
The ladies discuss the movies, music, TV shows and more that they turn to when they need cheering up!
Lip Gloss & Private Parts
The ladies discuss beauty trends, people who name their private parts and getting their 'steps in.'
S1 Ep17: Because He Was Watching
The ladies discuss all the dumb, crazy and weird things they did to get attention from boys.
S1 Ep16: Adulting
The women have hit that milestone phase: adulting is taking over. Where are they failing? Where do they thrive? And how on earth did they get on to the topic of horror movies?
S1 Ep15: Parsnip
As the ladies swap vacation stories, Bethany suddenly finds her inner Lewis Carroll.
Bad Dates And Other Things
The ladies discuss the bad dates they've had in the past.
S1 Ep13: Dear 15-Year-Old Self
The women discuss what advice they would give their 15-year-old selves AND listeners (for the first time ever) get a chance to weigh in!
No WAY I'm Wearing That!
The women discuss their trip to Punta Cana, the fashions they look terrible in, and Sam shares the moment she thought she was going to get fired.
Everything Is Falling Apart
The women can't concentrate on a damn thing. And what makes Bethany walk out of the podcast?
S1 Ep10: Hello From The Other Side
The women recap their time in Miami, then switch gears to discuss their experiences with the paranormal.
S1 Ep9: Drugs Are Bad, Mmm...kay?
Sam accidentally did a drug called what?
S1 Ep8: When I Grow-Up
The women discuss what they thought adulthood would be like when they were kids.
S1 Ep7: Bethany's Flirting Dilemma
The women role-play with Bethany to help her work on a major skill that she is lacking.
S1 Ep6: Let's Talk About Sex
Sam did something very out of character and needs a little help from her girls. Plus, what is Kathleen's uncomfortable assignment for the weekend?
S1 Ep5: Leave Mindy Alone!
Bethany's having some feelings about Mindy Kaling and she needs Sam's help.
Google History
The ladies share their recent Google searches, and we find out what Kathleen has diagnosed herself with.
S1 Ep3: Super Bowl & Messed Up Kid Games
One person on the show pretended to be a serial killer when she was a little kid. Things get weird.
What's Your Best Drunk?
Wait, Kathleen did what while drunk on the subway?
Let's Be Awkward Together!
Bethany, Sam, and Kathleen need an outlet for their quirkiness. This could be a massive failure…