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. -----
May 27, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 497
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. ------
May 20, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 496
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?) ------ Sources: https://www.lovetoknowpets.com/life-with-pets/ten-tips-showing-your-dog Dog is awful at dog shows: @incrediblekratu (Insta)
May 19, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 495
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? PATREON Live Show Dates: May 15 @ 7:30 PM ET May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at: www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support ...
May 11, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 494
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! PATREON Dates in April: May TDB Sign up at: www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! Vegamour - For a limited time, get 20% off your first order by going to vegamour.com/taste and using the code “taste” at checkout!...
May 04, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 493
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. ----------- 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.org...
May 04, 2023•39 min•Season 7Ep. 492
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! ----------- PATREON Dates in April: Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! May TDB Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! CrowdHealth - Visit join...
Apr 27, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 490
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? ----------- PATREON Dates in April: Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! May TDB Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! Earth Breeze - Subscribe to Earth Breeze ...
Apr 27, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 489
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! ------ PATREON Dates in April: Tuesday,April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET - Book Club! Sunday,April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Skylight Fram...
Apr 21, 2023•39 min•Season 7Ep. 488
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! ------ PATREON Dates in April: April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Book Club: Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 487
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?! ------ PATREON Dates in April: April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live ...
Apr 13, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 486
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. ------ PATREON...
Apr 06, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 485
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? ------ PATREON Dates in April: Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th - 7:30 PM ET April Live Show Dates - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Pl...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 484
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. ------ PATREON Dates in April: Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th - 7:30 PM ET April Live Show Dates - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please S...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 483
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. ------ PATREON Dates in March: Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET April - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: EarthBreeze - Go to EarthBreeze.com/taste to subscribe and save ...
Mar 23, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 482
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. ------ PATREON Dates in March: Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET April - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support T...
Mar 23, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 481
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? ------ Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast
Mar 16, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 480
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! ------ PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Honeylove - ...
Mar 16, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 479
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! ——— PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Vegamour - Go to Vegamour.com/taste and use code “taste” to save 20% on your fir...
Mar 09, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 478
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. ———
Mar 09, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 477
Tiny wrinkles. Reoccuring blackheads. Bumpy Feet. Sassy Cab Drivers. Holding tables under your boobies. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! ——— PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support the companies that support us! NextEvo Naturals - Make CBD a part of reaching your full potential with NextEvo Naturals. Go to NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code TASTE to get 20% o...
Mar 02, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 476
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. ——— PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support...
Mar 02, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 475
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. ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast
Feb 22, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 474
Big changes are coming!
Feb 17, 2023•7 min•Season 7Ep. 473
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!) ——— What We Talked About: Household Items Trying to Kill You: 12:01 PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ——— Please support the companies that support us! Pretty Litter - ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 472
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. ——— What We Talked About: Household Items Trying to Kill You: PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.c...
Feb 09, 2023•56 min•Season 6Ep. 470
(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...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 468
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. ——— What We Talked About: Petty Neighbor Retaliation: “Heck” Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 467
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...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 466
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! ——— What We Talked About: Smart Kitchens: 17:25 + 37:33 PATREON Dates in January: Live Show: Jan...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 464