It’s a casual episode for the start of 2023! Bethany and Kathleen chat about a couple of the changes they’re making to the podcast for Season 6. Then, Bethany gets real about why her favorite restaurant (7-Eleven) broke her heart, and the two come up with mildly self-destructive New Year’s resolutions. Things are tense in the Kathleen-Neil bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think, and things WERE tense in the Bethany-Dennis bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think. Happy New Year, Tastebud...
Jan 05, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 463
It’s our last show of 2022! Kathleen is helping everyone spend more quality time with themselves by recommending fun (and out-of-the-ordinary) things you can do while alone! Then, ’tis the season to rob a bank and stab your common-law husband. Bethany is listing some of the more bizarre crimes that have taken place during the holidays. Plus, what endorsement did Bethany and Kathleen turn down IMMEDIATELY? —— What We Talked About: 14:26 - How To Spend Time Alone 36:06 - Christmas Chrimes ——— Chec...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 461
Instead of our regular loosey-goosey bonus, we're sharing a brand new episode of Kathleen's new podcast "Kathleen Can Do It" with her DIY partner in crime, Kathleen Martin. (Yes, they are both named Kathleen.) The Kathleens are breaking down how to give your bathroom a refresh without any major renovations. It is possible to feel like you have a new room without lifting a single hammer or paintbrush, we promise! Swap Tips With Fellow DIYers: Join our Facebook Group Follow Kathleen Martin: @Creat...
Dec 13, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 460
We’ve all been ghosted in relationships, but have you ever been breadcrumbed? (Or, if you’re like Kathleen and Bethany, are you breadcrumbing by accident?) Kathleen gives the definition of the term and why we should be on the lookout for it in our relationships! Then, Bethany is going through some more spooky rituals and games that may or may not result in a woman inside a mirror pressing her hands against the glass and staring you down. DON’T BREAK EYE CONTACT OR YOU’LL HAVE TO MOVE. Plus, Kath...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 458
Happy Engagement Season! Kathleen’s coming in with hard facts about lab-grown diamonds. Are they better for the environment? Are diamonds made in a lab REAL diamonds? And can Bethany get a diamond grown in the shape of her face? Then, Bethany is going through some spooky rituals and games that you can play alone, with friends & family, and even THE OTHER SIDE (bwahahaha). Get ready to evacuate your apartment building! Plus, what’s the real difference between a psychopath, a sociopath, and a ...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 457
Are you still stuffed with turkey? Well, grab some more food because Kathleen just learned about an awesome idea for the upcoming winter months. Then, a bunch of you let us know the pettiest things you’ve ever done and we bask in the glory of your misdeeds. Kathleen's Mom makes a special guest appearance as well and we learn something very disturbing about her underwear. ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast...
Nov 30, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 456
The holidays are officially happening, but don’t panic! Conversations with relatives and sort-of-friends don’t have to be strained, because Bethany is giving you a bunch of bizarre stories to talk about (including a man who ruined his relationship for the dumbest. reason. ever). Then, Kathleen needs to get some stuff off her chest, including figuring out if she needs to make a sign for her building and Get Involved. ——— What We Talked About: Conversation Topics for Thanksgiving: 14:24 Kathleen H...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 454
It’s almost here: that Thursday in November where we gather together, give thanks, and dodge invasive questions about our love life and rude insinuations about our political beliefs. To help cope, Kathleen has some comebacks you can have in your back pocket when Aunt Helen has tee many martoonies. Then, Bethany is fascinated by people predicting the end of the world, and there’s something kind of comforting about knowing it’s been going on since the year 66. She runs down some of the best doomsd...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 453
NSFW!!!! This is, perhaps, the dirtiest episode we've ever done Don't listen around children, or your boss, or your Grandma. Unless she's one of those fun kind of Grandmas who like filthy jokes, curse words, and a good time. Then, you should for sure, listen with her. ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast
Nov 15, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 452
Kathleen's teeth are so shiny! She’s the brand new owner of some sparkly Invisalign and has the emoji smile to prove it. Luckily, her retainer is small so it won’t take up too much space in her theoretical vacation bags. And according to her topic, one woman traveled for 3 weeks with only a messenger bag and you can, too! Kathleen shares this woman’s secrets. And Bethany has noticed herself using pretty negative self-talk, so she’s taking the advice of a pair of siblings who know how to gain con...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 450
In the 1930s, a luxurious passenger shipwrecked at Asbury Park. Only 6 lifeboats were deployed, the captain died the night before, and a suspicious fire ended up spreading throughout the entire ship. Was it a horrible accident, or the work of one man and a government cover-up? Bethany covers the crazy story of the S. S. Morro Castle. Then, we’re not beating around the bush! English isn’t the only language that has bizarre idioms that don’t always make sense, and Kathleen is sharing some of the s...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 449
We have a special Halloween bonus episode of scary stories submitted by listeners! What's in the corner of your bedroom? NOTHING GOOD. What's that shuffling noise? NOTHING GOOD. What happens when you insult Grandma? NOTHING GOOD. Happy Thin Veil Day, Y'all!
Oct 31, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 448
It’s that time of year! Our annual Listener Stories episode is back with a spooky vengeance. There are haunted islands, mysterious shadow strangers, and even sounds coming from beneath the floorboards. Are you brave enough to hear your fellow Tastebuds’ scary encounters? ——— PATREON Dates in October + November: October 30th - Halloween Book Club! November 2nd - Study Buds @ 2:00 PM ET November 13th - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!: https...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 446
Bethany shares some insane stories about people living in crawl spaces. Then, continuing in the spirit of the spooky season, Kathleen cracks open a National Geographic book with 75 spine-tingling facts about humans, history, and the world. —— What We Talked About: 11:24 - Nothing Good Happens In A Crawl Space 35:56 - 75 Creepy Facts That Will Make Your Skin Itch ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ——— Kathleen’s Sources: 5,000 Awesome Facts (Ab...
Oct 20, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 445
Kathleen’s feeling insecure about her white eyeshadow so she goes off on the 50 states. (Just wait. It’ll make sense.)
Oct 18, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 444
It's getting spooooookier out and Bethany is bringing a brand new spooky story from the world of artificial intelligence! Have you heard of "Loab," the haunting woman who keeps showing up in A.I.-generated artwork? Bebe has all the details about this new freaky lady. Then, Kathleen is bringing another round of weird science headlines, including a crazy new tip for treating insomnia! (Take THAT, brain!) Plus, how would you feel about having your work computer take pictures of you and docking your...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 442
Scammers are getting so good! A “company” reached out to Kathleen claiming to be Facebook and Kathleen’s worried she may have accidentally given them access to her computer, info, and maybe worse. But what if they ARE legit? Then, Bethany wanted to research creepy old underground military bases. What she found instead was an underground military base that was fascinating in its own right! (How many freestanding buildings do you think fit inside a mountain? And there’s a lake filled with WHAT?) —...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 441
Calling all clutter bugs! If you’re struggling to be neater when your natural state is “pig pen,” Kathleen is right there with you. She’s going through ways to start living a neater, less cluttered life one step at a time. Then, since Bethany is obsessed with a 1970’s soap opera, she’s going through other obscure shows that were canceled too soon. Justice for Conan O’Brien’s “Lookwell!” —— What We Talked About: 16:53 - How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy) 42:12 - Obscure Shows That Deserve a Second ...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 440
Kathleen's riding a high from standing up for herself at the doctor! Take THAT, Doctor Stupid! Also, can TV techs stop making our broken TVs worse?? And what would you do if you had a sudden intruder: freeze or fight? Enjoy this early release, Bonus Buds! We love you!
Sep 28, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 439
If you find yourself having a hard time saying “no” to requests, obligations, or another coffee with another friend who needs another round of relationship advice, Kathleen is here for you! She’s armed herself with a list of ways to turn people down (professionally) so you can regain control over your schedule. But are some of them rude or simply direct? Then, Bethany has a new game where she’s describing scenarios and asking you to decide: is it the plot of a disturbing children’s movie or ritu...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 437
“Allegra” needs some advice, stat. Her otherwise fabulous husband always fails to celebrate her birthday. This year, he failed in a hurtful way. What do you do when your partner doesn’t celebrate your big day, even when they know it’s important to you? Then, two different Tastebuds are suddenly single so to mark the occasion, Kathleen is crowdsourcing reasons why people won’t miss their exes. (Who knew that chess was such a big deal??) —— What We Talked About: 13:54 - Help! My husband doesn’t ce...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 436
It's a loosey-goosey bonus, Buds! What's the one rule Kathleen has about amusement park rides? (Make your will beforehand!) And Bethany ate WHAT out of spite? ——— Next PATREON Date: September 13th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET 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! NextEvo - Stop wondering if CBD is right for you! Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more at Ne...
Sep 12, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 435
Bethany’s been binging the old Agatha Christie show “Poirot” because she’s an old lady, and she’s learning some VERY useful lessons from it! Listen in and take notes because your life may depend on it! Then, Kathleen’s opening the doors of the School of Health + Wealth, giving the class tidbits on what actually defines our health, why teenagers are in danger online, and more! —— What We Talked About: 13:52 - Cozy Mastery Lessons 35:23 - The Church of Health and Wealth Get your tickets to Bethany...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 433
Fall means cozying up and Kathleen is going to make that cozying extra sexy! She’s talking about making a Kink List, what that could include, and how to discuss it with your partner! (Bring on the egg beater.) Then, Bethany found three fascinating mental delusions that you may not have heard of before including one where the person believes they’re already dead! —— What We Talked About: 15:32 - Making Your Kink List (*MATURE CONTENT*) 35:55 - Strange Psychological Disorders Cosmo Mag: A Yes/No/M...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 432
Bethany bought two outfits for an aerial photo shoot that ended up being for a VERY different purpose. Can Kathleen guess what that purpose is? Plus, Kathleen is reminding the class about all of the perks, benefits, and rewards available to us that we’re not! taking! advantage! of! Pull up a Delta Lounge comfy chair and an 18-ounce pour of Sauvignon Blanc because it’s a bonus episode, baby! Plus, hear all the 'Bonus Buds' names at the end! ——— What We Talked About: Bethany guests on the Nicolas ...
Aug 30, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 431
WARNING: This episode contains some conversations about animal deaths that some listeners may find upsetting. Fresh from an Alaskan adventure, Kathleen is on her third case of Covid (one more and she gets a free goldfish!) so the ladies are chatting long-distance. First, Bethany brings a fascinating tale of a man who says he saw an alien literally vaporize his dog, so he put the alien in his freezer. What happens next? Who’s Gary? And why is this man covered in feces? Then, Kathleen learned the ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 429
Fully saturated with paint fumes, Bethany is floating down to earth long enough to share some moving tips she learned the hard way, especially if you have a U-Haul in your future. Then, Kathleen’s digging into a listener email involving using Facebook as a journal and Mom getting mad. Why do we overshare on social media, anyway? Plus, the ocean just presented another nightmare. How DARE you, The Ocean? ——— What We Talked About: 16:05 - Moving Tips (& more horror stories!) 40:15 - Oversharing...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 428
Bethany is playing Kathleen a *crazy* anti-meth ad that seems to have been pulled from TV immediately. Kathleen's fallen in love with a robo caller who gave her his "personal" desk number, the two figure out if frog skin is a barrier to an LTR, and Kathleen is LIVID about Twitter...?
Aug 15, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 427
Back in the 1980s, video games were new and people didn’t quite know what kind of impact they’d have on the world. Enter: Evil Otto. He was an arcade game baddie who is rumored to have caused 3 REAL deaths! Bethany digs into the story behind the unnerving smiling face. Then, Kathleen’s pulling up to the dinner table because she’s ready to eat her words. What is she admitting she was wrong about? And why are we programmed to not want to admit we’re wrong? ——— What We Talked About: 9:20 - Evil Ott...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 425
Maybe Elle Woods had it all figured out! Kathleen is covering the topic that, for Millennials at least, brings back vivid memories and maybe some judgment: hot pink everything, fluffy pencil toppers, and sexy silhouettes. Is ultra femme still stigmatized? Then, Bethany wipes her brow, puts down the moving boxes, and takes you on a journey through some nightmare-moving stories. (Don’t forget your keys!) —— What We Talked About: 13:32 - Hyperfemininity and the Girly-Girl Movement 39:28 - Moving Ho...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 424
