An Acquired Taste Podcast

It's a trip down “we don't remember any of this” memory lane on the last week of the podcast! Kathleen goes through the most-listened-to episodes and Bebe is shocked at how little they can recall. Both women talk about what they've learned over the course of seven seasons, and then they remember THAT episode. Note: Our episodes will remain up on our feed indefinitely. Leave us a voicemail 917-994-0353! We'll be posting one final episode comprised entirely of your voicemails!   ----- Please support the companies that support us! Storyworth - Right now, for a limited time, you'll save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/taste  CrowdHealth - Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code TASTE at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99 per month EarthBreeze - Visit EARTHBREEZE.com/taste for 40% off!

Bethany and Kathleen joke about how they would be willing to 'sell out' should monetary offers from ethically askew entrepreneurs be sent their way to keep this podcast alive. Then they discuss the plans they have for the future and Kathleen opens up about her semaglutide/baby journey. ------ OUR FINAL PATREON LIVE SHOW: May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at:  www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please support the companies that support us! ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/taste and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today! Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/taste 

Things are getting a little heavy over here so Bethany is keeping it light with the stupidest topic ever! (Can YOU walk in a triangle?) ------ OUR FINAL PATREON LIVE SHOW: May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at:  www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please support the companies that support us! Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TASTE to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Lume - As a special offer for listeners, new customers get $5 off a Lume Starter Pack with code “taste” at LumeDeodorant.com  ------ Sources: https://www.lovetoknowpets.com/life-with-pets/ten-tips-showing-your-dog  Dog is awful at dog shows: @incrediblekratu (Insta)

After digging herself out from under a mountain of cat fur tumbleweeds, Bethany is armed with what one website says is the required cleaning schedule for your house. We're talking about daily disinfecting, weekly furniture dusting, and more tasks that make cleaning seem like a Groundhog Day of never-ending toil. Can you live up to this? PATREON Live Show Dates: May 15 @ 7:30 PM ET May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at:  www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code TASTE Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  Sources: https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/how-often-to-clean-things-in-your-home/ 

Kathleen reveals her secrets favorite jeans that lead to being a more productive person, then Bethany and Kathleen figure out what they'd wear to the Forever 21 sponsored Met Gala. Justice For Paris Hilton! PATREON Dates in April: May TDB Sign up at:  www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! Vegamour - For a limited time, get 20% off your first order by going to vegamour.com/taste and using the code “taste” at checkout!

Let's go on a learning journey based only on what Google autofills in the search bar. Then, why are *you* buying Ikea furniture? This woman from the ‘90s is being super frank about it and it's awesome. ----------- PATREON Dates in April: May TDB Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us! NextEvo - Upgrade your CBD. Go to NextEvo.com/TASTE to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more  SkyLight Frame - Now, as a special offer in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day, get 10% off...that's up to $30 off your Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com/TASTE  ----------- Sources: https://loverly.com/planning/ideas/things-person-should-know-partner https://www.britannica.com/facts/volleyball#:~:text=Volleyball%20was%20invented%20by%20William,%2C%20on%20February%205%2C%202010 https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/blog-nine-guinea-pig-facts https://www.cpschools.org/cms/lib/MI01001578/Centricity/Domain/217/Basketball%20Rules.pdf https://www.my90stv.com/

Kathleen has recently become acutely interested in the whimsical words we use in everyday language. It's a whole rigmarole and a ballyhoo! Then, Bethany discusses trying to figure out what her personal typecast is! Are you a leading lady or a side kick? Let's take a closer look! ----------- PATREON Dates in April: Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! May TDB Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us!  CrowdHealth - Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code TASTE at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99 per month.  Storyworth - Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/taste! Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/taste  

It's time for more Weird News Rundown! Bethany has a story that's going to completely change the way you think about the monstrous T-Rex. A bunny is your newest police officer. Plus Kathleen has some snarky feelings about an item you use every day. Do you agree? ----------- PATREON Dates in April: Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! May TDB Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ----------- Please support the companies that support us!  Earth Breeze - Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTHBREEZE.com/taste to get started! ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/TASTE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Skylight Frames  - Now, as a special offer in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day, get 10% off...that's up to $30 off your Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/TASTE 

Join us for some casual cave exploring and cucumber menu expedition. Are we doing orange the right way? Would you leave your family and move to mars? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR FAVORITE DEODORANT? A++ mind-benders for y'all! ------ PATREON Dates in April: Tuesday,April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET - Book Club! Sunday,April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up! Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Skylight Frames - Now, as a special Mother's Day offer, get 10% off, up to $30 off your Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com/taste. Lume Deodorant - As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code TASTE at LumeDeodorant.com. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code TASTE.

Bethany and Kathleen try to figure out if they have left thinking brains or right thinking brains. Then they play a wholesome round of “Dear, Google.. Am I dying?” Bethany reveals something BIG about her misconception of driving gloves. Kathleen buys some Katy Perry wine. Happy Top Hat Day To You, Fine Folks! ------ PATREON Dates in April: April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Book Club:  Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Lumi Labs Microdose - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TASTE to get free shipping & 30% off your first order!

Bethany found a box that she moved and it's filled with… the USELESS CRAP that we all have! Why, oh, why does the human condition effect us this way? Then, Kathleen shares a story she read online about a woman who wants to know if she's being an asshole when she flies. Airplane etiquette is a fine line these days and we're dancing on both sides. Lastly, Bethany reveals her strange teenage addiction. Come again? What are you reading?! ------ PATREON Dates in April: April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Book Club:  Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: EveryPlate - Get $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code “taste149” 

Bethany finally gets to talk about her favorite theory: Bigfoot is NOT a bear. He is a real being and surfing the divide between our dimension and his! Kathleen puts on her “I'm being a trooper” hat and listens to Bebe talk at her about the Interdimensional Bigfoot Theory! *NOTE: The show about an alien dad that Kathleen couldn't remember was called “Out of This World!” Get ready for some Smoky Mountain talk. Brace yourself for a poo insincerator. It's a wild one this week, folks. ------ PATREON Dates in April: April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show! Book Club:  Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  Vegamour - Go to vegamour.com/taste and use the code “taste” to save 20% on your first order! ------ Sources: “Could Bigfoot Be an Interdimensional Being?” by Kristen Anderson https://members.huntakiller.com/blog-articles/2021/3/8/could-bigfoot-be-an-interdimensional-being 

The Supreme Court is ruling on a dog toy lawsuit and neither Kathleen nor Bethany can figure out who's on the wrong side of the law. Then, Kathleen has a friend who has been approached to become 50% of a business that would easily make a decent amount of money. However, it might be illegal? Maybe? What should she do? ------ PATREON Dates in April: Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th  - 7:30 PM ET April Live Show Dates - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: NextEvo - Go to NextEvo.com/TASTE to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more. 

No spoilers here! Bethany is FINALLY watching something from this decade and is curious: what roles could she and Kathleen take to help them survive in the wilderness. (Also, what would they look for in casting their younger selves for the show?) Plus, Kathleen is shining a light on some dire caterpillar facts. ------ PATREON Dates in April: Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th - 7:30 PM ET April Live Show Dates - 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.com/taste!  Crowd Health - Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use code TASTE at checkout to get your first 3 months for just $99 per month. 

Is there an item of bed dressing that boils your blood? Bethany and Kathleen come to a dead stop when the topic of top sheets is brought up. Curtains are flung. Money is found in books. Nothing is safe or sacred anymore. ------ PATREON Dates in March: Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET April - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: EarthBreeze - Go to EarthBreeze.com/taste to subscribe and save 40%!

Bethany is standing up for a (bad) movie that she loves. Have you heard of it? Have you SEEN it? And why in the world is everyone at Trader Joe's so dang happy and helpful? Kathleen and Bethany go down a rabbit hole of Tiki shirts and affordable produce to get to the bottom of the happiest grocery store on earth. ------ PATREON Dates in March: Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET April - TBD Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Lume Deodorant - New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code “taste" at LumeDeodorant.com  PrettyLitter - Go to PrettyLitter.com/taste to save 20% on your first order.

Have you been putting your oxygen mask on first before assisting with the masks of others? It's time for a mental health check-in! Bethany clarifies what she is (and is NOT) doing for her mental health. Plus, how do you know if it's time to seek help? ------ PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/TASTE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/taste 

Kathleen starts the episode with a fun dose of “I never knew that!” and it may leave you feeling a bit clammy. Then, the friends who wax together stay together. Let's all move to France for their work email laws! Reclaim your night! ------ PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ------ Please Support The Companies That Support Us: Honeylove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code Taste! Microdose (Lumi Labs) - Go to microdose.com and use the code “taste” to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!

The water situation at Kathleen's place continues to be a nightmare, and this time it's not her neighbor's fault! Why is Bethany clutching her invisible pearls? It's all porta-potties and bird books over here, folks! ——— PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Vegamour - Go to Vegamour.com/taste and use code “taste” to save 20% on your first order! Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout. 

Bethany did something so mundane, she has no right to feel as rugged and “of the earth” as she does.  Kathleen made a realationship faux-pas involving Alexa and got into some hot water. ——— PATREON Dates in March: Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support the companies that support us! Earth Breeze - Now's the time to try Earth Breeze! Subscribe and save 40% at EarthBreeze.com/taste 

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. ——— What We Talked About:  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! Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  Lume Deodorant - As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code TASTE at LumeDeodorant.com 

Big changes are coming! 

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.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/eight-household-items-could-save-your-life/

This episode tells a story about Bethany's greatest shame and the awful split-second decision she made, right before Dennis' family came over for Christmas. Plus, it's Dennis' turn for Radical Candor Corner! Put on your dark sunglasses.... ----- Please support the companies that support us! Dock-A-Tot - For a limited time, get 15% off at dockatot.com with the code CHECKIN! ----- Don't forget to catch An Acquired Taste's main episodes every Thursday! Join The Check-In's Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more: https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo Check out our merch! https://www.dxblimited.com/ 

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! Earth Breeze - Now's the time to try Earth Breeze because right now, you can subscribe and save 40%! Go to EarthBreeze.com/taste to get started! KATHLEEN'S SOURCES: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/things-in-your-house-that-can-kill-you/

It's time for a new segment: Radical Candor Corner! Bethany needs to talk to Dennis about a certain kitchen habit he has that she wants to nip in the bud. Then, Dennis is CONFOUNDED by something Bethany "cooked" the other day. Would you eat this? And a new game that had them both laughing so hard that Bebe needed her inhaler. ------ Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo Check out our merch! https://www.dxblimited.com/ 

(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 support us! Rothy's - For stylish and comfortable shoes, shop Rothy's. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/TASTE 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! BETHANY'S SOURCES: The Doppelgänger Killer: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/01/31/germany-doppelganger-murder-ingolstadt/ Bethany's doppelganger (NJ Transit Ad): https://www.njtransit.com/security Ginger-bearded doppelgangers: https://twitter.com/leebeattie/status/660005167337730048 7NEWS Spotlight: Seeing double: spitting-image strangers discover science behind doppelgängers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBw2VFsRXao Be Smart: Does Someone Else Have Your Face? Doppelgängers Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AQm22YQfYU Twinstrangers.net https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelgänger https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EvilDoppelganger https://listverse.com/2013/08/30/10-disturbing-tales-of-doppelgangers/ https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-doppelganger-stories/nathan-gibson

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 use promo code TASTE to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more!

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 – Get $1.39 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code “taste139” Liquid IV – Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use code TASTE at checkout.  Jenni Kayne – Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code AAT at checkout! Honeylove – Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code TASTE Lume Deodorant – Get over 40% off your starter pack bundle with code TASTE at lumedeodorant.com Bethany's Sources: https://www.tmz.com/watch/0-c2pazc8z/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/terrycarter/paris-hilton-revealed-real-voice-this-is-paris-documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r0QeBdnMPw the detail: Michael Jackson's ‘Deep Voice' REVEALED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-T0cAyLsW0 https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4 Scandalcast: Elizabeth Holmes real voice vs. fake voice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymXePUOTnOs&t=13s Dope As Usual Podcast: DDG reveals his real voice goes viral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5ngGxzulFM https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a39315414/amanda-seyfried-elizabeth-holmes-voice-the-dropout-interview/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a39538780/elizabeth-holmes-deep-voice-power-move/ https://www.complex.com/music/ddg-real-voice-viral PontiacMadeDDG VLOGS: THE TRUTH ABOUT DDG REAL VOICE… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jULGRFxEYM&t=1487s THE TRUTH ABOUT MY REAL VOICE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuQGbUJ5i5c&t=2s Kathleen's Sources: https://www.insider.com/fashion-trends-that-will-be-popular-next-year-in-2023

Have you ever jumped to a conclusion based on a snippet of a conversation you overheard? Well, Dennis overheard Bethany talking to her family and has decided that she's in love with her cousin. They discuss. Plus, some awful New Year's Resolutions for couples! ----- Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo

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/taste to get started! Kathleen's Sources: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-kitchen-appliances https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/home-gadgets/g22826031/smart-kitchen-appliances/ https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/g40899733/smart-kitchen-appliances/ https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-new-bespoke-lineup-for-connected-and-customized-kitchen-experiences-at-ces-2023 https://reviewed.usatoday.com/home-outdoors/features/samsung-large-appliance-innovations-ces

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 Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast 

Need a lighthearted episode to get you through your holiday stress? This is the episode for you! Hey, Young Ones! Do you feel like the grown-ups around you just don't understand your language? Don't worry. Your internet aunt and uncle are going through the Youth of Today Lexicon and teaching each other the most important phrases that Gen Z is using. Then, Bebe and Dennis each come up with their own slang phrases that English is sorely lacking. Plus, a new game you can play over the holidays or with your coworkers as a team building exercise! ----- Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo  ----- Please support the companies that support us! Gerber Life Insurance Co - For a free quote, just visit GerberLifeFamily.com! See website for terms and restrictions.

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 ——— PATREON Dates in December: Dec. 18 - Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET January Dates TBD 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! MasterClass - This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/TASTE today! Solo Stove - Let the gifting begin! Shop Solo Stove's Holiday Event Sale for huge sitewide savings. And get $10 off with promo code TASTE, plus a lifetime warranty and FREE 30-day returns! Visit solostove.com promo code “TASTE" Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you shop better hydration at LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  ——— 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-murder-i-think-so-b623c78a0f38 https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/man-stabbed-ceramic-squirrel-failing-buy-beer-article-1.1560341 https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/prison-not-north-pole-for-santa-claus-burglar/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-dec-02-mn-49864-story.html https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Pics-released-of-Santa-bandit-who-robbed-bank-5966969.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thomas_Crown_Affair_(1999_film) https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/h0y4hi/til_that_in_december_2014_a_guy_dressed_as_santa/ https://www.thedaonline.com/article_e6274c73-6c53-54b3-8206-762944fa758b.html

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  

This week, Dennis and Beebs discuss huge lessons they both learned about themselves over Thanksgiving, they read two incredible emails from you, and Bebe's eye are blasted wide open when Dennis explains how he wakes up in the morning. (Does your brain work like Dennis' or are you just as floored as Bethany was?) Plus, Dennis and Listener Tonia have a theory as to why Bethany's AI portraits turned out SO. SO. AWFUL. ----- Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo  ----- Please support the companies that support us! Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/checkin18 and use the code "checkin18" for 18 free meals plus free shipping!

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. —— What We Talked About: 16:18 - Breadcrumbing 43:17 -  Spooky Rituals & Games ——— 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  ——— Please support the companies that support us!  SKYLIGHT FRAMES - Now, as a special offer, you can get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Taste. Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/taste   Storyworth - Go to StoryWorth.com/taste and save $10 on your first purchase! Rothy's - Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/TASTE  Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware.  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-the-dark?_br_psugg_q=dangerous%2Bgames   Weird Holiday Gifts: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/52-weird-christmas-gifts-nutty-noel_n_637ec0f2e4b082d8e6cd5c32  https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/noch-n66507.html  https://cuddleclones.com/products/custom-plush-cuddle-clones https://tiny-treehouses.com/products/temple-of-gratitude 

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 ——— PATREON Dates in December: Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 18 - Book Club @ 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!  SKYLIGHT FRAMES - Now, as a special offer, you can get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Taste. CHIME FINANCIAL - Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at http://chime.com/taste  LUMILABS MICRODOSE GUMMIES - Microdose is available nationwide! To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code “taste" to get free shipping & 30% off your first order! NEXTEVO NATURALS - Get smarter CBD from NextEvo Naturals, and get up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more at http://nextevo.com/podcast promo code TASTE.   ——— 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.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/marketing-luxury-goods-as-green-isnt-black-or-white/3209314/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhRjh3Vg7w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MuUNj0XT_M Environmental Impacts of Mined Diamonds http://www.imperial-consultants.co.uk › 2021/02  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamKXuF7mug&t=720s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pySBjce1mh0&t=155s https://www.brides.com/sustainable-diamonds-5116317 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-the-dark?_br_psugg_q=dangerous%2Bgames 

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. ——— PATREON Dates in December: Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 17 - Book Club @ 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! Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/TASTE

Hoo boy! What a crazy week it's beeeeen! Bethany reveals why she seemed pretty upset during a recent Twitch stream, Dennis learns a new version of Bebe's insanity (the Convent Edition), and the two discuss the differences between their two families as the holidays approach! Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST twitch.tv/denniscahlo Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/dcahlo  ----- Please support the companies that support us! True Crime Couple - Listen to the True Crime Couple podcast wherever you get your podcasts!