Podcasts about Acquired taste

Dave is still out as a resulf of the flooding in and around his neighborhood, while Debby continues on a path that now includes a second landfall. And it's pretty clear from his texts with us that he has not acquired a taste for being stranded on an island.  And Bill needs to acquire some handyman skills in order to fix 2 different toilets at home.  He may be an acquired taste for some, but for us, he's family! We are so excited to share with you that Jayar will be back on the...

Bubble's Mushrooms time everyone! This week's hotseat guest is none other than Edward Jr. himself, Max. This marks hotseat visit number two for young Maxwell so he doesn't get one of Brian's patented spinny tops, but Max has been doing some visiting of other places as well. He fills us in on his travel itinerary, how he took advantage of some local laws on his journey and tells us all about the magical rocks he did not bring back for Katie. Luke started watching Breaking Bad even though it was on his list of bullcrap shows, Katie has a quick medical corner and TV show update, Max fills us in on his studies and the future of Mute Machine and Edward is excited to get into this week's game. Katie brings us another round of 'Am I The A-Hole' and we get to once again judge a bunch of losers from the internet, which is always a great time. Should siblings be explaining tampons to each other or should their parents be mad about it? Should it be okay to tell your Dad he's a worthless loser for Father's Day or would it be a better idea to burn all of your Mother's photos and diaries? Could everyone stop loading the dishwasher loud or should you just go away?! Find out here on Bubble's Mushrooms! Follow the show on Instagram @bubbmush and email the show at bubbmush@gmail.com - Thanks for listening :)

With the Islay Festival (Fèis Ìle) just around the corner, let's revisit another classic Wild for Scotland episode. 'An Acquired Taste' traces my journey to become a whisky drinker in Scotland and tells the story of my first visit to the Isle of Islay.Famous for its heavily peated whiskies, Islay is home to nine working distilleries - with more underway! Every year at the end of May and early June the island hosts the Islay Festival, or Fèis Ìle in Gaelic. And as you can imagine, whisky plays a huge role in that!After the story, we're sharing an updated tips section with my top tips for attending Fèis Ìle, whether you're going this year or planning a future trip to the festival.You can find even more festival tips in my Fèis Ìle guide and travel inspiration for Islay and Jura here.Find the transcript for this episode here, and the updated, full show notes from when the episode aired originally here.Come to my live show at the Tremula Festival in Brighton!Check out the full programme of the Tremula Festival (20-21 September 2024)Come to my show on 21 September - tickets available here - or get a Theatre Pass for all live shows on the day! Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Dr. Joe Yelton's sermon came from II Timothy 2:1-13 and is titled, "An Acquired Taste" — First Baptist Church of Sylva, May 12, 2024

God wants to fill our emptiness and has hidden the divine in all sorts of places so our spirits can be nourished.  

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Listener Brad asks, I am currently a Senior Engineer with a small software company. I have been developing software for more than 20 years. We were recently acquired by another mid sized company. Since the acquisition, things have been going downhill. It feels like they're trying to nickel and dime their employees to death. They moved from a bi-monthly to bi- weekly pay, from accrued PTO to Flex PTO, they sat on merit raises for over 2 months , and have paused all promotions unless you are getting a promotion to management. We have a number of engineers who are deserving, but broaching the subject with HR results in excuses, pushback or silence. I have about a year and a half to be in a position to retire but I love what I do and plan to continue for many more years in the right environment. I'm really on the fence as to whether I quit for a new role or hope that they somehow become more efficient. I've been doing this long enough to know they will probably not change. So would you quit? Hello Dave and Jamison, My name is Angelo, and I'm writing to you from Italy. I've been enjoying your podcast for quite some time. I'm reaching out because I've been working for four years at a small company with 11 people in the cultural heritage sector. Although the company produces software, there are only 2 programmers (myself included), while the rest are roles like graphic designers, art historians, and archaeologists. It's a rather unique company in its field, and for that reason, I'm happy to work there, also because I have many responsibilities related to the company's performance, probably more than I would have in a multinational corporation. However, there's a catch. The fact that there are only two programmers, and in this case, I am the more experienced one, often makes me feel that I don't have the opportunity to interact with more experienced individuals, and this might hinder my growth as a professional as opposed to being in a team with more programmers. My question is: what can I do to compensate for the lack of work interactions with other developers and to keep myself updated? I've always read that the best growth happens in a company where you're surrounded by more experienced people, but in this particular case, I find myself in the opposite situation. I participate in Telegram groups and often read software development books to stay updated, but it's also true that the hours outside of work are meant for rest and leisure, so they only go so far. How can I keep pace with those working in larger teams on bigger projects? I don't intend to change companies at the moment. Warm regards from Italy, Sinhuè

"Personnel selection is shaking on its foundations. Lots of the assessments that we have, that we do, suddenly we're not quite sure if they're still as effective.” “I feel as if now it's starting to become the responsibility of organizations who are hiring to make sure that people are using it (Chat GPT) in the same way so that that they can clearly state, “This is how you can use Chat GPT or cannot use Chat GPT” -Djurre Holtrop “From what I've seen, not many talent acquisition teams that I've encountered have really thought carefully about what they what message they wanna send to candidates about the use of technology. And I I think one one concern I do have is if the reaction to it is, “Oh, we've gotta monitor everything.” I just worry about the candidate experience impact that will have.” Patrick Dunlop Summary:In this episode I host Patrick Dunlop from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and Djurre Holtrop from Tilburg University in the Netherlands, discussing the evolving role of AI in hiring and personnel selection and their research into the use of ChatGPT by job applicants.We traverse across three continents, bringing together two interesting foods, Vegemite and Stroopwafles as well as global insights on the use of AI in the hiring process. Together myself, Dunlop, an organizational psychologist, and Hultra, an assistant professor with a background in assessment psychology, delve into the practical and ethical implications of using large language models like GPT in job applications and recruitment.The conversation explores how AI is reshaping traditional hiring processes, with a focus on my guest's research into the use of AI in enhancing cover letters and the potential biases and ethical considerations that emerge. The guests share insights from their ongoing research, including the impact of AI on candidates whose primary language is not English and how organizations might need to adapt their selection processes in response to technologies such as Chat GPT.. The episode also touches upon the future of AI in hiring, contemplating the balance between technological advancements and maintaining fairness and inclusivity in recruitment. Key Takeaways:AI is significantly changing organizational selection systems, particularly in enhancing application materials like cover letters.Research into the use of LLMs in the hiring process is critical, but is difficult because of how fast things are moving.We can all agree that LLMs and GPT are going to create seismic shifts in hiring, but the “how remains unknown”Insights from different continents show a diverse understanding of AI's role in hiring and its broader implications.So listen in and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of AI on global hiring practices, along with practical insights and future prospects in the field of AI and personnel selection.

I'll Be There For You Sermon Series Concludes This Sunday, I will finish my sermon series, I'll Be There For You, with Part 3 - "Reality is an Acquired Taste." As you may recall, the series is inspired by the tremendously popular TV show Friends and the memoir of one of the show's stars, Matthew Perry, Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing. This final sermon is also inspired by Jesus' touching reminder, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Jesus wants us to pay attention to the things that matter most, recognizing that God's love inspires us and motivates us through life's toughest challenges.

This week, Tara and Kris are back! They're also sleepy, busy, and full of recommendations.  Kris is our official correspondent from this year's Women's Week in Provincetown. Then, Kris accuses Tara of lying about her height and Tara insists she's not because that inch is REAL.  Kris explores the sweeter side of David Beckham. Tara talks about a comedian's dreams of ice skating and Whitney Houston. Both discuss how watching so many documentaries has changed them (for the better!). And then, as always… the recommendations. Official Recommendations From Kris: Back to Black (2020) and Reclaiming Amy (2021)  This week, Kris recommends two documentaries about Amy Winehouse, Back to Black (2020) and Reclaiming Amy (2021). Taken separately, they tell conflicting stories that silo Winehouse into images that those creating the documentaries most want to portray. But, the truth is in the cracks, in the similarities and differences between accounts. From Tara: An Acquired Taste by Cheri Ritz (Bella Books) This week, Tara recommends An Acquired Taste by Cheri Ritz, which she describes as the ultimate gentle, cozy, lovely, sapphic romance. Set in a reality competition cooking show, it follows two former acting rivals who are both competing for something different: bragging rights as Celebrity Cook Off Champion. Maybe they'll cook up some love too? (We'll see ourselves out...) Works/People Discussed The Great British Baking Show (BBC One, BBC Two, Channel 4) The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC Television) Beckham (2023) (Netflix) Survivor (CBS) Alone (History) Alone Australia (SBS) RuPaul's Drag Race UK (BBC Three) I Have Nothing (Crave Original) Baroness von Sketch Show (CBC Television) Handsome podcast Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Blusky: @queerlyrec.bsky.social TikTok: @queerlyrecommended Get all our links on Linktr.ee Support local animal shelters by joining Kris's Patreon

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Nick and Jason kick off the episode by catching up a bit before getting into some fascinating and terrifying listener emails.  They then dive into the theme of Halloween in music, which of course, devolves into related themes such as Fall and Horror films.   Discussions of time traveling for the sake of witnessing historic moments in musical history and which bands took some getting used to for Jason round out the episode. A couple of new segments are introduced and we play some songs related to the discussions as well. *Please visit our Linktree to access our Spotify playlist featuring songs we play on the show, as well as related songs.  Playlist will be updated for each episode. -------------------- Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile. -------------------- Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

We're back with another bonus episode. This week, after another Reddit post read by Tyler, he wonders if Hot Mulligan is considered an acquired taste. John is a fan of the band. Tyler hasn't been able to get into them. Listen in as the boys try and figure it out.Support the showAs always, thanks for listening!If you're interested in supporting our show, you can do so here.Want even more news? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get all of the relevant music news from the week. It really is the best way to keep up with all of the happenings from the scene. Sign up now!Check out our merch store here!Are you a fan of the scene and want to be a guest on the pod? Fill out the form here.Please consider rating and reviewing this podcast. A solid rating can really help us reach more listeners just like you.

Show #1012 Without Your Host It's long and good, but without your host. So check this playlist to see what's playing. 01. Coco Montoya - Beyond The Blues (4:27) (Suspicion, Alligator Records, 2000) 02. Ann Rabson - Gonna Stop You From Giving Me The Blues (4:45) (Music Makin' Mama, Alligator Records, 1997) 03. Ray Bonneville - Gust Of Wind (4:40) (Gust Of Wind, Stony Plain Records, 1999) 04. Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown - Sometimes I Slip (6:32) (Alright Again!, Rounder Records, 1987) 05. Magic Sam - I Feel So Good (I Wanna Boogie) (4:47) (West Side Soul, Delmark Records, 1967) 06. Paula Lockheart - Sweet Marijuana Brown (2:35) (It Ain't The End Of The World, Flying Fish Records, 1979) 07. Lonnie Brooks - Evil Twin (3:56) (Roadhouse Rules, Alligator Records, 1996) 08. Chicken Shack - The Road Of Love (3:30) (100 Ton Chicken, Blue Horizon Records, 1969) 09. Charlie Musselwhite - Little Star (5:21) (Continental Drifter, PointBlank Records, 1999) 10. Beaucoup Blue - Desert Spring (4:52) (Free To Fall, self-rlease, 2009) 11. Lisa Cee - Bright Shiny World (5:28) (My Turn, Rip Cat Records, 2012) 12. Cream - Born Under A Bad Sign (3:13) (Wheels Of Fire, Polydor Records, 1968) 13. Geoff Muldaur - The World Is Not My Home (4:44) (The Secret Handshake, Hightone Records, 1998) 14. San Pedro Slim - Having A Hard Time (5:59) (Another Night On The Town, Tramp Records, 1997) 15. Angela Strehli - Go On (3:11) (Blonde & Blue, Zensor/Rounder Records, 1992) 16. Jean-Jacques Milteau - Beale Street (3:46) (Merci d'Être Venus, Odeon Records, 1996) 17. BB King (ft. Joe Cocker) - Dangerous Mood (4:54) (Deuces Wild, MCA Records, 1997) 18. Eric Clapton - Kind Hearted Woman Blues (4:06) (Me And Mr. Johnson, Reprise Records, 2004) 19. Kay Kay & the Rays - Big Bad Girl (3:47) (Big Bad Girl, Topcat Records, 2004) 20. Jason Ricci & New Blood - The Eternal Is (5:29) (Rocket Number 9, Eclecto Groove Records, 2007) 21. Delbert McClinton & Dick 50 - Do It (2:48) (Acquired Taste, New West Records, 2009) 22. Ruby Turner - You Can't Do That (3:16) (Guilty, Indigo Records, 1996) 23. Harpface And The Heat - You Will Never Know (5:39) (Harpface And The Heat, Rockwerk Records, 1996) 24. Amazing Rhythm Aces - Sensual Woman (4:18) (Nothin' But The Blues, self-release, 2004) 25. Julien Kasper Band - Trash Day (4:49) (Trance Groove, Toulcat Records, 2009) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.

FREEDOM IS AN ACQUIRED TASTE - Monday Motivation | Wallstreet Trapper (Trappin Tuesday's)Trappin Tuesday's The Recession Tour - https://www.recessiontourlive.com/ THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TOUR ISN'T JUST ABOUT FINANCE...IT'S ABOUT FREEDOM! FROM PAYCHECK TO POWER, FROM STREETS TO STOCKS. THAT'S THE JOURNEY WE'RE ON... WILL YOU JOIN ME?? Join our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it. https://www.patreon.com/Wallstreetlookslikeusnow Trappin Tuesdays | Soft Landing (Episode 19) Wallstreet TrapperOriginal Video: https://youtube.com/live/zGNB3AalQzgFrom the streets to the stock market. Every Tuesday we bring financial empowerment to those who feel like they don't have the power. We are Trailblazing our way to Wealth. Ride with me. History in the Making!! Trappers Anonymous Group: https://join.trappersanonymous.com/ https://www.thetrapperuniversity.com #wallstreettrapper #WallstreetLooksLikeUsNow #StockMarket

This week on Bad Behavior: Actress, Podcaster and Horror Lover Bethany Watson (The Check-In, An Acquired Taste) assesses made-up scary movie scenarios on a scale from Heaven to Hell. Plus, she'll share a morally ambiguous story involving her doppelgänger, Kate McKinnon! Will Bethany be deemed good or bad? Come see Bad Behavior LIVE at Littlefield (Brooklyn, NY) on Saturday, July 15th! Comedians Sam Taggart, Richard Perez, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Sabrina Brier will share morally questionable stories and get judged by your favorite etiquette “experts.” Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9p. Click HERE for tickets! Connect with Bad Behavior: Instagram | TikTok | Sterling and Blair on Instagram | Sterling and Blair on TikTok Original music by HoliznaCC0 and Ketsa. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

God's Mission Accomplished: Heaven is an Acquired Taste // Charles Yu | 06.04.23

Fame is complex, and these two individuals achieved it in very different ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes are coming! 

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/ 

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

After a bland Winter Meetings that did nothing for fan confidence, we explore the varied generations of White Sox fans. How you grew up with the team and experienced the current reign of Jerry Reinsdorf likely shapes your current perspective. We also visit with Jason Martinez of Fangraphs & RosterResource to take a deep dive into roster construction around Major League Baseball and team payroll flexibility in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! Chris Lanuti and his buddy Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and ALWAYS at SoxInTheBasement.com! The Sox In the Basement $1000 Guest Bounty has returned! Get a big guest on the show and you could win $1000! It is all brought to you by the Law Offices of Parente & Norem!

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Heather Husband, Meadowlark Initiative coordinator with the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust, and Ryan Taylor, Ducks Unlimited public policy director of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. We discuss the purpose and mission behind the Meadowlark Initiative, the benefits to all North Dakotans and the subtle beauty of the prairie.

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! Dennis and Bethany had their very first houseguests, and Bebe has a strange reason for thinking they were subpar hosts.  Then, Bethany asks Dennis to decide how he would handle different horror movie scenarios and whether or not he would be the "final girl." (Could YOU survive "The Shining"? How about "Misery"? Or "Grave Encounters" and a shifting building layout? Finally, Bebe found a super interesting article about the 7 "creepy" questions you should ask a partner to see if their dark side is normal or kiiiiiiiind of a problem. How would you respond to these questions? SOURCE: https://www.bustle.com/p/7-creepy-questions-to-ask-if-you-want-to-discover-someones-dark-side-according-to-experts-11862248

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! On this week's episode, Bethany and Dennis discuss their must-watch movies for this spooky season because IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.  Then, they go over a super creepy encounter they had on their walkin' path and what they should do about it.  The whole show ends, though, on a surprise conversation - and reveal from Dennis - that Bebe didn't see coming! ----- 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! Creeps & Crimes Podcast  - If you love the paranormal, spooky, and true crime, listen to former roommates and best friends Morgan and Taylar discuss all things creepy and true crime! Get "Creeps & Crimes" wherever you listen to podcasts. Hello Fresh - Go to hellofresh.com/checkin65 and use the code "checkin65" for 65% off plus free shipping!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally make fun of each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! This week, Bethany and Dennis discuss a TOUGH conversation they had. (Who knew spiders could cause so much angst?) Then, Bethany is concerned that she might be.......high maintenance?? She gives Dennis a quiz to find out the truth. Plus, an awesome listener email about working out together and how to make that work when one of you just CAN'T with food. Head's up: Segment 3 deals with talk of exercise, eating disorders, and calorie counting behavior. We give you a warning before we go into that convo, but we wanted to let you know here, too! If that subject isn't great for you, feel free to bounce when we give you that warning :) We'll catch you next episode! Please support the companies that support us: Sleepme - Sleepme is the new home for ChiliSleep! It's the cooling mattress pad that Bethany and Dennis SWEAR by. Head over to sleep.me/checkin to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or OOLER Sleep System!

[Just a heads up: There's some talk of calorie counting and some light eating disorder talk about 12 minutes in during the discussion about exercise, so if that's not great for you, hit that "forward 30 secs" button a few times 

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! Bethany and Dennis discuss the Scare Heard 'Round the World from His and Her perspectives (Google "Nosferatu" now to get a good visual image for Dennis' side of the story). Plus, can you reinvent yourself while you're in a relationship? _______________________________________ Get ad-free episodes of "The Check-In" early + plus other fun bonuses at Patreon.com/DennisCahlo! Join Bethany and Dennis live on Twitch every Thursday 5-8 pm EST at twitch.tv/denniscahlo  _______________________________________ Please support the companies that support us! ChiliSleep - Head over to chilisleep.com/CHECKIN to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusively for The Check-In listeners -- and only for a limited time!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! The impossible happened: Bethany and Dennis have *moved in together*! After going over what worked (and all of the things that definitely didn't) during their move, the two play a listener-suggested game of "Would you still love me if....?" #TurkeyBody Plus, your listener questions! Please support the companies that support us! Magic Mind - Visit MagicMind.co/checkin! Or use our discount code CHECKIN20 to get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase! ChiliSleep - Head over to chilisleep.com/CHECKIN to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusively for The Check-In listeners -- and only for a limited time! Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/checkin135 and use code "checkin135" to get $135 off across 5 boxes - and your first box ships free!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! It's Dennis' turn to present his list of 3 things Bethany has to work on for their co-habitation to be a success. (Who could've guessed the word "Ninja" would be involved?) The two also go over the hilariously disastrous way Bebe approached buying her first car. Speaking of Bebe, she has a brilliant idea for a new detective show. Is Dennis buying into it? Please support the companies that support us! ChiliSleep - Head over to chilisleep.com/CHECKIN to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. Apostrophe - Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code "CHECKIN." This code is only available to our listeners!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! Well, it's happening: Dennis and Bethany are moving in together! After a long day of driving around and viewing houses, they discuss their new place and, even better, the incredibly creepy house they passed on. (Would you live in a place that had a separate locked room you weren't allowed to enter?) Bebe also gives Dennis a list of things he needs to work on for this cohabitation to work. (Stay tuned: Dennis' list for Bebe comes next episode...) Please support the companies that support us! ChiliSleep - Head over to chilisleep.com/CHECKIN to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusively for The Check-In listeners -- and only for a limited time! Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/checkin135 and use code checkin135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box! Apostrophe - Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code "CHECKIN". This code is only available to our listeners!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! After grading themselves on how they did in the relationship this week, serial-pranker Bethany sits Dennis down to let him know which two situations she will never joke about: being abducted, and......what?? Then, the two plan their strategy when the dead inevitably rise. (Hey Siri? Search "How to hotwire a Winnebago.") Please support the companies that support us! Chili Sleep – Dennis and Bebe are OBSESSED with this mattress pad! It lets you sleep as cool (or warm) as you want to be! Head over to chilisleep.com/CHECKIN to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. Magic Spoon - Go to magicspoon.com/CHECKIN to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code CHECKIN at checkout to save $5 off your order! Apostrophe - Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code CHECKIN!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Email us: thecheckinmailbox@gmail.com! Dennis has a new soulmate: his brand spankin' new therapist! Bethany cackles her way through Dennis' description of this new relationship and why it's such a perfect match. Then, per Dennis' request, Bebe puts on her best Zak Bagans voice and reads through some of the panicked texts he's sent her over the years. And the duo debut a new segment: In The Field! (*hiccup*) Please support the companies that support us! Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/checkin130 and use code checkin130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!  Apostrophe - Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code CHECKIN. This code is only available to our listeners. Magic Spoon - Go to magicspoon.com/CHECKIN to grab a variety pack, and be sure to use our promo code CHECKIN at checkout to save $5 off your order!

Dustin stops by and we talk about his latest record and the stories behind the songs. And how much we both love and hate Lee TuckerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! Sigh. Yet another tough week for Dennis ;) but Bethany has a brilliant idea for him to make a little extra income: ONLY FANS! Grab your duck and a camera..... Plus, Bebe & Dennis reminisce on the unbelievable (literally) place that Bethany took Dennis for their first date. (Would YOU have gone on a 2nd date??) Please support the companies that support us! Apostrophe - This is the skincare Bebe and Dennis cannot stop raving about! Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code, CHECKIN. This code is only available to our listeners!

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed! This week, Dennis is recovering from a tough week where everything seemed to go wrong (including his coffee spilling directly into his sound board), and Bethany discusses why she recommended therapy. The two also talk about how they make their relationship work given that Dennis is sober but Bethany isn't. Speaking of sober, Bebe tries to list every drug Dennis has ever taken and shows how naïve she truly is. Please support the companies that support us! Apostrophe - Save $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/CHECKIN when you use our code, CHECKIN! Magic Spoon – This is your new favorite cereal! Go to magicspoon.com/CHECKIN to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code CHECKIN at checkout to save $5 off your order!

This week, we're talking about a beloved contemporary romance, the first in Julie James's FBI/US Attorney series — Something About You. This one is a fascinating look at a series connected by not the romance standard of friends or families, but by work. Set in Chicago, it contains all the mystery of a romantic suspense without ever straying from the contemporary romance path. The characters are sharp, the writing is clever, the structure is fascinating, and it will likely make you read the rest of the series almost immediately. Thanks to Avon Books, publisher of Lynsay Sands's Immortal Rising, and Kelly Cain, author of An Acquired Taste, for sponsoring the episode.Show NotesJulie James is the author of 9 books in the FBI/US Attorney series. They are stand alone novels in the world of the Chicago criminal justice system. The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook has a lap pool with lane lines in case you're into that sort of thing. The U.S. Attorneys are federal prosecutors and there are 94 districts. Saying out each letter separately “A-U-S-A” is in fact the right way to shorten this title. Jen confirmed it with Erin.The Peninsula is a fancy hotel in Chicago. Jen is unsure of whether or not it has a lap pool. After refinishing hardwood floors, you really do need to wait a while before walking on them! Vocation vs Career vs a bunch of other things.“Taste her blood in her throat” as someone (ahem, Nora Roberts) might say. You definitely want to see that scene Jen referenced from The Old Guard with Nicky & Joe. Unfortunately, Channing Tatum's stirring defense of romance in The Lost City is not yet available on YouTube. Watch thisas a placeholder. Or this. You're welcome. Christina Lauren is going on a book tour! You can see them with Sarah in Connecticut on May 18th, or in the Chicago suburbs with Jen on May 19th. Join us! Spiaggia has closed, but it was very fancy in its heyday. It's not weird pizza, okay.

Bethany is still licking her wounds after a long day of buying a new phone and cooking stupid food. Dennis gleefully recounts his weekend dealing with Bethany's phone-and-cooking crabbiness. And after discussing a tense situation that happened right before recording started, they have that "should we move in together?" talk. (An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally gives them an excuse to tease each other in public.) The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed!

Trailblazer episodes continue this week with EE Ottoman, the first out trans author of romance novels. EE joins us to talk about his journey into romance, about the evolution of trans romance novels, and about the importance of representation in romance. This is a fascinating conversation, and we're so grateful to EE for joining us to tell his story, and the story of trans romance to date. An important note: While books by LGBTQ+ authors have been targeted by book bans across the country for decades, the recent bans on books and language around queerness in schools and public spaces make this issue even more pressing. This episode was recorded in the fall of 2021, which is why this specific issue is not a part of our discussion. Thanks to Kelly Cain, author of An Acquired Taste, and Ava Wixx, author of Virtual Reality Bites, for sponsoring the episode.Our next read along is Julie James's Something About You. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore.Show NotesWelcome EE Ottoman, a romance trailblazer for being the first trans writer to write romance with trans characters. You can watch the RWA video of romance firsts here. People and publishers mentioned: Less Than 3 Press; We discussed the shifting landscape of LGBTQ bookstores during our trailblazer interview with Radclyffe and Oprah daily has an extensive list of LGBTQ bookstores searchable by state. The zine bookstore in Chicago is called Quimby's. EE Ottoman mentioned authors KJ Charles and May Peterson as being especially supportive on his journey through romance, and notes that Carina Press has been several trans romance titles. Books with queer characters continue to be the target of book banning across the country, and books with trans characters are the most likely to be targeted.

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: 0:18- Intro To Topics 01:26 - Digging holes to stay out of prison 01:49 - Weird noises in the night 02:33 - Dying in your sleep 06:57 - Basements, castles, secret passageways 09:22 - Zillow stalking 12:19 - The Urban Legend of “Mel's Hole” 39:33 - How to Get Better Sleep! 1:03:34 - Movie props up for auction 1:07:46 - Swords and the TSA 1:10:25 - Bethany's fear of ‘the cloud' 1:16:29 - What we learned this week 1:17:31 - Voicemails ——— PATREON Dates in April: Live Shows: April 26th at 7:30 PM ET Book Club: YA BOOK - Casual Club Meet Up  for “Head Over Heels” April 21st @ 8:00 PM ET Book Club: April 30th @ 10:30 AM ET  Bethany + Dennis Weekly Twitch Stream - Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm ET (Find the link in their Insta bios. No need to be a Patreon subscriber.) 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!  StoryWorth - For a limited time, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/taste  Favor - The Pill Club is now Favor! Right now, when you go to heyfavor.com/TASTE, Favor is offering a $10 donation to Bedsider.org for every An Acquired Taste listener who becomes a patient. Your donation will help low-income individuals get access to birth control through Bedsider.org.  SkyLight Frames - Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code Taste! ——— BETHANY'S SOURCES: https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/top_story/getting-to-the-bottom-of-mel-s-hole/article_d72b6a68-7ac2-11e1-b3ce-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/2aconl/mels_hole_blocked_by_a_single_cloud_on_google_maps/citroo4/ https://historydaily.org/mels-hole-a-sensational-urban-myth-of-a-mysterious-bottomless-pit http://www.nwlegendsmuseum.com/MelsHole.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel's_Hole Original TerraServer image: http://hideousmonster.com/melsholemap.jpg Possible location of the hole: https://www.google.com/maps/place/47°08'44.0%22N+120°37'25.6%22W/@47.1455647,-120.6237529,64497m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x687336c4f1e52d4c!8m2!3d47.1455556!4d-120.6237778 Mel's hole blocked by cloud: https://imgur.com/a/goJDB https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Range KATHLEEN'S SOURCES: Zoe Weiner Tries Video: https://www.wellandgood.com/best-sleep-technology/ https://uamshealth.com/medical-myths/will-drinking-warm-milk-make-you-sleepy/#:~:text=The%20'milk%20myth'%20may%20have,to%20cause%20any%20real%20drowsiness.  https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sleep/how-to-get-good-night-sleep-rules/479790 https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/10-results-sleep-loss  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/electroencephalogram-eeg#:~:text=An%20EEG%20is%20a%20test,activity%20of%20your%20brain%20cells.

At the request of Instagram, we're talking Vampires today! We're doing some deep cuts, returning to Kresley Cole for a minute or two, and then digging into worldbuilding, morality chain, why these books lend themselves to massive series, and ultimately…why we love these big toothy jerks. If you're a paranormal reader, get your pencils ready — especially if you're new to it, because we're taking everyone way back to the beginnings of the subgenre! Thanks to Kelly Cain, author of An Acquired Taste, and Alyxandra Harvey, author of How to Marry an Earl, for sponsoring the episode.Our next read along is Julie James's Something About You. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore. Show NotesWe've talked about vampires on past episodes: Kresley's IAD vampires (Conrad is our favorite); Dark Lover by JR Ward; and last fall, we had Jenny Nordbak on for a monster interstitial. If you're in Brooklyn and looking for a bookstore that carries lots of PNR, try The Bookmark Shoppe.In film, after 9/11, the rise of the anti/superhero to reconcile America's participation in a war. After the economic downturn, it was the rise of zombies to justify the way America was leaving poor people behind. And in this TikTok by Virgolikebeyonce, she suggests we're about to see media that reconciles our obsession with work/capitalism. We at FM have been noting a rise of the regular, blue-collar hero, which would track with this.A hegemony explainer.Tessa Bailey hit #1 on both the USAToday and New York Times bestseller lists with Hook, Line, and Sinker.The Sherilyn Kenyon situation is truly weird. Even eBooks can go out of print, for example, The Faustian Brothers series by Evie Byrne.Our next read along is Something About You by Julie James.

An Acquired Taste has a new bonus podcast! The Check-In is where Bethany and Dennis discuss their relationship, how they manage dating AND working together, and just generally gives them an excuse to tease each other in public. The Check-In comes out twice a month, right here on your Acquired Taste feed!

This week, we're talking about one of Sarah's favorite recent historicals, Diana Quincy's beautiful Her Night With the Duke, which was on our 2020 Best Romance of the Year list. This one fires on many cylinders, and the conversation it inspired covers a lot of ground. We talk about how you won't get a better Bridgerton read-alike than this one, about the third-act breakup, why it works and the work it does in a romance, about why widows are allowed to be sexy, about responsibility and aristocracy, about hot golf, and about how modern historicals are really doing the business. Thanks to Avon Books, publisher of Eva Leigh's The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes, and Kelly Cain, author of An Acquired Taste, for sponsoring the episode.Our next read along is Julie James's Something About You. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore. Show NotesDiana Quincy has written many romance novels, and she also published Regency era mysteries under the name D.M. Quincy. You can find information about her books on her website, on twitter, or on Instagram. Her Night with the Duke was one of our best of 2020 romances.Leela taking her knife to her evil brother-in-law's face was just as satisfying as this great scene with Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride.Here's a brief overview of the history of the Arab community in Manchester, England.Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses dives into storytelling around the world, makes the case that conflict-driven plots are not universal and advocates for making diverse storytelling traditions welcome in literary spaces. This essay from LitHub is a good primer to his argument.

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:  01:45 - Intro To Topics  05:09 - Excited about growing old  06:19 - Going outside + mental health  07:33 - Merge Mansion  09:19 - Old School iPod Commercials  10:23- The info is in the caption!  13:03 - Kathleen's Blogger tile stalking.  16:47 - Teaching a Digital Course.  41:04 - The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships  1:05:00 - Odd Tinkering on Youtube  1:08:00 - Dreaming about having a tool workshop  1:16:15 - What we learned this week  1:20:01 - Deep Breath  1:20:10 - Voicemails  This is the blogger Kathleen ‘harassed' to find out about her tiles: https://boxwoodavenue.com/small-bathroom-remodel/   Black Slate Hexagonal Tile from Floor & Decor: https://www.flooranddecor.com/stone-decoratives/black-hexagon-slate-mosaic-100341627.html  Merge Mansion (The Video Game That Looks Like A TV Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0B5bW_h8DE  Odd Tinkering": https://www.youtube.com/c/OddTinkering  The Castle House: @greystoneonwaverly - https://www.instagram.com/greystoneonwaverly/  ———  PATREON Dates in March:   Live Shows: 22nd @ 7:30 PM ET  “Deep Water” on Hulu Watch Party - March 18th @ 8:30 PM ET  Bethany + Dennis Week Twitch Stream - Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm ET (Find the link in their Insta bios. No need to be a Patreon subscriber.)  Book Club: March 19th @ 11:30 AM 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!  Bombas - Go to Bombas.com/taste and get 20% off your first purchase!  Osea - Get 10% off your first order with promo code TASTE at OSEAmalibu.com You'll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.  Chime Financial - Get started at chime.com/taste  Athena Club - Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today at AthenaClub.com and use promo code “taste” to get 20% off your first order when you sign up!  Aurate - Right now, Acquired Taste listeners get special extended access to the All Humankind Sale: shop EARLY and throughout the whole month of March! You'll get 20% off any purchase, site-wide, with no minimum spend, for all new and returning customers. So go to AurateNewYork.com/taste and use promo code “taste” to get 20% off during Aurate's All Humankind Sale!  ———  KATHLEEN'S SOURCES:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeswigunski/2022/03/02/the-great-resignation-has-caused-a-perfect-storm-for-the-gig-economy/?sh=5e4751f58e33  BETHANY'S SOURCES:  https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/feb/13/too-close-for-comfort-the-pitfalls-of-parasocial-relationships  https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/parasocial-relationsships-musicians-mitski-charli-xcx/  https://www.wellandgood.com/parasocial-relationship/  https://www.wellandgood.com/adult-attachment-styles/  https://news.yahoo.com/her-tiktok-famous-cat-died-100152261.html  https://www.todayonline.com/8days/chinese-dancing-security-guard-influencer-reportedly-murdered-fan-not-returning-s20k-he-gifted  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/mercedes-morr-jenae-gagnier-instagram-model-murdered-1220500/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Grimmie#Death