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!* ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------- Please support the companies that support us! Native Deodorant - Do w...
Jul 14, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 262
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....
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 261
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.
Jul 07, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 260
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 ...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 259
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! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftb...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 258
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? ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Please support t...
Jun 23, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 257
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! ---------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 256
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! ----------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquire...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 254
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...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 253
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! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://sto...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 252
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?" ----- Please support the companies that support us! Athena Club - Stop using razors that underdeliver and switch to Athena Club! Sign up today and you’ll get 15% off your first order! Just go to AthenaClub.com and use p...
May 26, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 251
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)! Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------- Please support the companies that support us! Talkspace - You d...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 250
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! Chec...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 249
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? Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 248
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? --- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ---- Get a signed copy of Nicole’s...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 247
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. --------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 246
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! Check out our merch! —> https://...
Apr 15, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 245
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! --------- Check out our merch! —>...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 244
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! ----- Check out our merch! —&g...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 243
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? Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast Please support the companies that support us! Talkspace - Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life wi...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 242
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! Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast Please support the companies that support us! Ship Station - ShipStation helps you get orders out ...
Mar 24, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 241
“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...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 240
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 :) Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ---------- Please support the companies that support us! Daily Harvest - Daily Ha...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 239
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! Check out We Don’t Deserve Dogs ! DR. LISA LIPPMAN - Check out Dr. Lisa’s house call service at https://www.vetsinthecity.com/ ! Plus...
Mar 10, 2020•52 min•Season 3Ep. 238
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. -------- Please support the companies that support us! - Undercover Tourist: Undercover Tourist is the trusted name...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 237
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...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 236
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. Please support the companies that support us! Gravity Blanket - Gravity Blanket is the top-rated weighted blanket that helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer! Learn more about Gravity Blankets - and get 20% off - by visiting GravityBlankets.com and using the code TASTE....
Feb 25, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 235
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. ---------- Please support the companies that support us! Joybird - Create furniture that matches your own fearless style at joybird.com/TASTE , and get 25% off your first order by using the code TASTE! BioClarity - Get healthier, mo...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 234
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…... Check out our merch store: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast --------- Please support ...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 233
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.... ------ Support the companies that support us! BetaBrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants - Millions of women agree these are the most comfortable pants you’ll ever wear to work! Right now, Acquired Taste listeners can get 20% off your first order when you...
Feb 10, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 232
