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! —— What We Talked About: 14:45 - Revenge Bedtime 40:09 - Alien Attacks ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ———...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 423
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. ------ 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 Sign up ...
Jul 26, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 422
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! —— What We Talked About: 12:29 - Foreign Language Syndrome 31:41 - Debate Class ——— PATREON Dates in June: July 26th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET July 31st - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET August 3rd - ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 420
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. —— What We Talked About: 11:03 - The Oregon Trail 36:27 - Disgusting Vintage Recipes ——— PATREON Dates in June: July 6th - Study Buds @ 2:00 PM ET July 12th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET July 26th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET July ...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 419
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! ------ 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 Sign up at www.patreon.com/acqu...
Jul 12, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 418
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! —— What We Talked About: 13:36 - Forensic Facial Reconstruction 46:56 - Foot Doctor Horror Stories ——— PATR...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 416
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! —— What We Talked About: 14:41 - Crazy Wellness Trends 41:21 - Conspiracy T...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 415
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. ——— PATREON Dates in June: June 29th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Ju...
Jun 28, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 414
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? —— What We Talked About: 15:09 - Am I...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 412
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 ...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 411
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...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 409
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?? ——— What We Talked About: 12:59 - How To Tell A Scary Campfire Story 37:13 - Mysterious Deaths fr...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 408
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...
May 31, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 407
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. —— What We Talked About: 12:38 - ‘Hate Watching’ Shows 42:05 - Tricks Companies Use To Get Us To Spend $$$ ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h - Live Show @ 7:3...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 405
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? —— What We Talked About: 14:28 - Third-Party Data & Your Rights 38:53 - The Missing UFO M...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 404
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! ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 1...
May 17, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 403
“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 ...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 401
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...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 400
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 ...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 398
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! Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-ac...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 397
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. —— What We Talked About: 12:19 - The Urban Legend of “Mel’s Hole” 39:33 - How to Get Better Sleep! ——— Check out...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 396
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? —— What We Talked About: 01:58-...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 394
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! ——— 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 Show...
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 393
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. —— What We Talked About: 00:18 - Intro To Topics 02:17 - Bethany’s shiny tights 06:49 - The missing Compton Party Su...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 392
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! ------ What We Talked Abo...
Apr 04, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 391
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 ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 390
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 ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 389
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? —— What We Talked About: ...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 388
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! ------ PATREON Date in March: ...
Mar 15, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 387
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...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 386
