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 (2...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 385
Kathleen woke up relieved, Bethany woke up missing David Duchovny, and a listener desperately needs advice about an abusive - and highly respected - boss. — What We Talked About: 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. ——— PATREON Date in March: Zoom Study Session: March 2nd @ 1:00 PM Liv...
Mar 02, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 384
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’...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 383
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...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 382
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? ------ Join our LIVE SHOWS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/acquiredtaste Upcoming shows: Feb 15th + Feb 28th at 7:30 PM ET! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Please support the co...
Feb 14, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 381
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...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 380
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! ------ WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: 01:24 - A ghost interrupts the podcast 04:26 - Bone-chilling story from Kathleen’s friend. 11:20- Cool...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 379
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... ------ Join our LIVE SHOWS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/acquiredtaste Next show: Monday, Jan. 31st, 2022 @ 7:30 PM ET *New tiers are coming in February 2022 to Patreon* Acquired Taste Book Club + Bethany and Dennis are launching a Patreon-only podcast! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-a...
Jan 31, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 378
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...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 377
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! ------ Join our LIVE SHOWS on Patreon: http:...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 376
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. ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Join our LIVE SHOWS on Patreon: http://patreon.com/acquiredtaste Next show: Wednesday, Jan. 26th, 2022 ------ Please sup...
Jan 17, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 375
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 rea...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 374
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! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ What We Tal...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 373
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? ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast What We Talked About: [CLIP] "The ...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 372
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...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 371
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...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 370
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? ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Please support the companies that support us! ThirdLove - Feeling is believing. Upgrade to everyday pieces that love yo...
Dec 07, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 369
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...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 368
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! ------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------- What We Talked About: Thanksgiving Pick-Up Lines - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a37728703/thanksgiving-pickup-lines/ ------- BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www....
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 367
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? -------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------- Join our November Patreon Show! —> https://www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste Nov. 30 @ 7:30 PM ET December dates TBD. ------ Please support the companies that support us! Scribd - Right now, Scri...
Nov 23, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 366
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??)...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 365
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! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Join our November Patreon Shows! —> https://www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste No...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 364
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? ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Join our November Patreon Shows! —> https://www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste Nov. 12 @ 1 pm ET + Nov. 30 @ 7:30 PM ET ------ Please support t...
Nov 09, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 363
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?" ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-ta...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 362
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. ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ What We Talked A...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 361
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. ------ Check out our merch! —> https://st...
Oct 26, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 360
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...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 359
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. ------ What We Talked About: Meg Ryan Fall Spotify Playlis...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 358
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? ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ What We Talke...
Oct 12, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 357
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. ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ What We Talked About: Ep. 205 - “The ...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 356
