*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...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 231
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...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 230
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." Check out our merch: https://store.dftba.com/search?q=acquired+taste&_=pf&pf_v_creator=An%20Acquired%20Taste%20Podcast Please support the companies tha...
Jan 27, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 229
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. Check out our merch: https://store.dftba.com/col...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 228
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!...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 227
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? Please support the companies that support us! Wantable - Wantable has taken the challenge out of finding the right clothes to wear every day! Go to Wantable.com/TASTE for $25 off your first Edit!...
Jan 14, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 226
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. Please support the companies that support us! BetaBrand - Millions of women agree these are the most comfortable pants you’ll ever wear to...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 225
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! ---- Please support the companies that support us! Rothy’s - Go to Rothys.com/ TASTE to get you...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 224
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?! ------ Support the companies that support us! Talkspace - Talkspace has more than 4,000 licensed therapists who are ex...
Dec 31, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 223
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. ------- Please support the companies that support us! Purple: You’re going to love Purple. And right now our listeners will get a FREE Purple pillow with the purchase of a...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 222
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……) Please support the companies that support us! Instacart - Try Instacart and get $10 off and free deliv...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 221
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? Please support the companies that support us! Joybird - Create furniture that matches your own fearless style at joybird.com/ TASTE, and use the code TASTE to get 25% off your first order!...
Dec 16, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 220
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! Beth...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 219
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. Please support the companies that support us! Brooklinen - This holiday season, it’s time to gift the ones you love (or yourself) with somet...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 218
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?” Please support the companies that support us! thredUP - thredUP, the world’s largest online t...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 217
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! Please support the companies that support us! Joybird - Create furniture that matches your own fearless style at joybird.com/TASTE . Then, use the code TASTE to get an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order!...
Nov 26, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 216
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?! Please support the companies that support ...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 215
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... Please support the companies that support us! Figs - Whether you work in healthcare or just love being comfy, you’re going to love Figs! Get ready to love your scrub...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 214
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.) Please support the companies that support us! Instacart - Try Instacart and get $10 off and free delivery on your first order! To get this limited time offer, download the mobile app or go to Instacart....
Nov 12, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 213
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….. Please support the companies that support us! KiwiCo - This holiday, give the gift of hands-on learning for tomorrow’s makers. For Acquired Taste listeners, go t...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 212
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…... Please support the companies that support us! ThredUp - For a limited time, thredUP is offering An Acquired Taste listeners a special deal for an extra 30% off your first order when you go to...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 211
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! Please support the companies that support us! Noom - Want to change your relationship with food? Small steps make big progress! Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/Taste ! BioClarity - Get healthier, more radiant skin by using BioClarity! And right now, save 15% off EVERYTHING ...
Oct 29, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 210
’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! Please support the companies that support us! LegacyBox - There’s never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Plus, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners an exclusive discount! Go to Legacybox.com/ TASTE to get 40% off your first order! FabFitFun - FabFitFun is a season...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 209
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* Please support the companies that support us! OpenFit - Right now, during the OPE...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 208
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 ;) Please support the companies that support us! Purple - The Purple mattress will probably feel different than anything you’ve ever expe...
Oct 16, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 207
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. <3 Please support the companies that support us! Rothy’s - Discover f...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 206
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. Please support the companies that support us! BruMate - D...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 205
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? Please support the companies that support us! Blue Apron - To start making delicious, brag-worthy meals at home—without the hassle—try Blue Apron! Check out this week’s menu and get $60 off when you visit BLUEAPRON.COM/ TASTE --- Kathleen's Sources: Apple spell - https://w...
Oct 01, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 204
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...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 203
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? Please support the companies that support us! OpenFit - During the OpenFit 30 Day Challenge, Acquired Taste listeners get a special extended 30 day free trial membership to OpenFit when you te...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 202
