An Acquired Taste Podcast

Tiny wrinkles. Reoccuring blackheads. Bumpy Feet. Sassy Cab Drivers. Holding tables under your boobies. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! ——— PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support the companies that support us! NextEvo Naturals - Make CBD a part of reaching your full potential with NextEvo Naturals. Go to NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code TASTE to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more! Honeylove – Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code TASTE

The ladies are worried about the lack of snow in NY and NJ this year. What's happening? Is this why Bethany is in a constant fog? Is this why Kathleen is getting progressively worse at driving directions? Do we need to jump out of this cab?! Why does the world feel like one big scam? HELP! Send sustenance.   ——— PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support the companies that support us! Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL dot com slash taste. That’s BABBEL dot com slash taste for up to 55% off your subscription. Babbel—Language for life. Rothy's -  For stylish and sustainable shoes, shop Rothy’s. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/TASTE.

Did you think Kathleen’s drama with her upstairs neighbors was over? You were WRONG! She was late to recording this episode thanks to them, the big jerks. Find out why. Then, brainstorming Adorable Saw Traps and a surprising discussion about author Maeve Binchy and her face. ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast 

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In the unofficial Part 2 of this unintended series, Bethany brings you household items that could very well save your life. (Make sure you’re stocked up on tampons, everyone!) ——— What We Talked About:  Household Items Trying to Kill You: 12:01 PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST 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! Pretty Litter  -  Go to PrettyLitter.com/taste to save 20% on your first order! Magic Mind – Go to magicmind.co/taste to join a community of go-getters! Or, use our code TASTE20 to get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one time purchase. The 56% off code only lasts 10 days, so hurry up! Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/taste  ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES:  https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-household-items-that-could-save-your-life-51338  https://www

Stop! Back away from your wall! And a few of those plants! And also your laundry corner! Kathleen is coming in hard and fast with many of the 50 total household items that could kill you, and none of them involve Alexa telling your oven to turn the heat up before locking your front door.  ——— What We Talked About:  Household Items Trying to Kill You: PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST 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! Magic Mind – Go to magicmind.co/taste to join a community of go-getters! Or, use our code TASTE20 to get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one time purchase. The 56% off code only lasts 10 days, so hurry up! Vegamour - Don’t let damage of the past hold our hair back. See your hair’s full potential with Vegamour. Go to vegamour.com/taste and use the code “taste” to save 20% on your first order

(NOTE: We recorded this episode before news spread about the “Doppelgänger murder,” but there’s a link to the story in our show notes below.) Have you ever been told you have a doppelgänger? Have you seen them? It’s wild to find out that someone completely unrelated to you has your face. But do they really? Bethany breaks down the science behind why two total genetic strangers sometimes look so much alike. Plus, seeing one’s doppelgänger is said to portend bad luck, so Bebe shares some spooky doppelgänger stories as well. Plus, Kathleen gets honest about an important moment she had while on vacation. ——— What We Talked About:  The Science Behind Doppelgangers: 13:13 The Creepy Side of Doppelgangers: 29:27 PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 8th @ 7:30pm EST Book Buds: Feb. 22nd @ 7:30pm EST Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST 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 suppor

Oh man, Kathleen’s neighbors are the WORST. They’re making so much noise that her walls are literally making cracking noises. As a result, “Kathleen H. from Hoboken” is fired up and writing some pretty excellent strongly-worded emails. Plus, you’ll never guess how she upped the ante! Plus, what’s inside a Baby Feels So Real that makes it feel so real? Spoiler alert: You’re going to hate it. ——— What We Talked About:  Petty Neighbor Retaliation: “Heck” Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQzEzW4faA Baby Feels-So-Real gross insides: http://cirafly24.blogspot.com/2009/04/baby-feels-so-real-autopsy.html PATREON Dates in January: Book Club:  Jan. 29th @ 7:30pm EST Live Show: Jan. 30th @ 12:30pm EST 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 Naturals - Make CBD a part of reaching your full potential with NextEvo Naturals. Go to NextEvo.com/podcast and us

Actors are always changing their voices for different roles. But what about celebrities who used fake voices in their daily lives and fooled us all? This week, Bethany is talking about four famous people who masked their real voices for various reasons – and with varying levels of believability. Then, Kathleen is sharing what pants we should and shouldn’t be wearing this year, including a very polarizing style! (Would you wear them??) Plus, Bethany’s new attempt at meditating and how you can fit it into your schedule! Maybe? ——— What We Talked About:  Celebrities Who Use Fake Voices: 15:40 Pants Trends for 2023: https://www.insider.com/pants-trends-whats-popular-and-whats-going-out-next-year-2022 Trying to Meditate PATREON Dates in January: Live Show: Jan. 24th @ 7pm EST Live Show: Jan. 30th @ 12:30pm EST 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! EveryPlate –

Kathleen is thrilled about all of the new smart kitchen gadgets unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, despite Bethany’s concern that they’ll conspire to trap you in your house. How much would you pay for a compost bin that works in 4 hours? What about a stove without a handle? Or a machine that makes your cocktails for you? Plus, the show debuts its new segment: Pop Culture Coffee Break!  ——— What We Talked About:   Smart Kitchens: 17:25 + 37:33 PATREON Dates in January: Live Show: Jan. 24th @ 7pm EST Live Show: Jan. 30th @ 12:30pm EST Book Club: Jan. 29th, 2022 @ 7:30 PM 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! Vegamour – Go to vegamour.com/taste and use the code “taste” to save 20% on your first order! Earth Breeze – Now’s the time to try Earth Breeze because right now, Acquired Taste listeners can subscribe and save 40%! Go to EarthBreeze.com/tas

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, Tastebuds! Release the crazy! ——— What We Talked About: Bethany’s fave Instagram meme acct: @skull_swap (Julia Segal) The Change by Kristen Miller - https://amzn.to/3WKp3II ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast 

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 ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.southernliving.com/home/things-to-do-alone-at-home  https://www.southernliving.com/healthy-living/happy-at-home BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://dgriffinlaw.com/16-weirdest-craziest-christmas-crimes/ https://thetab.com/us/umass-amherst/2016/12/07/two-umass-students-arrested-charged-stealing-christmas-tree-boy-scouts-5601 https://christopherkokoski.medium.com/did-helen-ann-williams-get-away-with-murd

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: @CreateAColorfulLife Follow Kathleen Heaney: @KathleenLovesColor Email us: Hello@KathleenCanDoIt.com Leave us a voicemail: 201-378-3378 Follow the pod: @KathleenCanDoIt ——— PATREON Dates in December: Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 18 - Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/taste  

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, Kathleen is not interested in Bethany’s weird gift suggestions. ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.wellbeing.com.au/at-home/how-to-spot-a-breadcrumbing-how-to-avoid-it.html BETHANY’S SOURCES: Book: “Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark: A Guide to Summoning Spirits, Divining the Future, and Invoking the Supernatural.” Lucia Peters. Copyright 2019, Chronicle Books. https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/dangerous-games-to-play-in-t

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 cat? —— What We Talked About: 16:21 - Lab Grown Diamonds 44:27 -  Spooky Rituals & Games ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/are-lab-grown-diamonds-really-the-sustainable-future-pandora-de-beers https://www.7centerpieces.com/planning/lab-created-diamonds/ https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/26/world/africa/blood-diamonds https://www.cleanorigin.com/blog/dark-side-mined-diamonds/ https://www.nbcw

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 

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 Has a Bee in Her Bonnet: 45:35 ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.boredpanda.com/enraging-parents-potato-reddit/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.boredpanda.com/creepy-things-people-find-new-homes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-stuff-rich-people-buy/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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 doomsday predictions. Plus, Kathleen has sort of already committed a Thanksgiving faux-pas and her mom is probably going to be mad…. —— What We Talked About: 10:16 - Am I The Asshole Thanksgiving Role Pay 38:35 -  Funny Old Apocalypse Predictions ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2012-05-02-ct-talk-end-of-the-world-poll-0502-20120502-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabbatai_Zevi https:/

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 

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 confidence by changing the way we speak.  —— What We Talked About: 13:33 - Sound and feel more confident by changing your language. 41:45 -  How to be a succinct vacation packer. ——— PATREON Dates in October + November: Nov. 2 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Nov. 13 - Book Buds @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 15 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 21 - Special Thanksgiving Foodie Book Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 29 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 17 -