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An Acquired Taste Podcast

Audioboom Studios

The podcast for curious weirdos! Bethany Watson and Kathleen Heaney are longtime friends and polar opposites. Every week they get together to chat about their lives, what"s weird in the world, and topics they’re curious about, and they invite you to join them!

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S7 Ep476: What Is Something Strange About Your Body...

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2023/03/02

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%

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21:59

S7 Ep475: Hidden Knives Inside Their Bibles? Stranger...

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2023/03/02

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

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27:50

S7 Ep474: Karma Is A Leaky Ceiling

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2023/02/22

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!:

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S7 Ep473: Big Announcement About Acquired Taste Podcast!

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Big changes are coming!

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61:58

S6 Ep472: Could These Household Items Save Your Life?...

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2023/02/16

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

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55:52

S6 Ep470: Are These Household Items Trying to Kill...

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2023/02/09

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!:

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64:09

S6 Ep468: The Crazy World of Doppelgängers: Why Does...

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2023/02/02

(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

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S6 Ep467: How To Get Revenge Against Your Noisy...

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2023/01/26

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:

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S6 Ep466: Celebrities Who Use Fake Voices

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2023/01/19

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

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S6 Ep464: The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances of 2023...

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2023/01/12

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:

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27:44

S6 Ep463: New Year, Worse Me!

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2023/01/05

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

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77:19

S5 Ep461: How to Spend Time Alone + Christmas Crimes!

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2022/12/15

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

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S5 Ep460: Kathleen Can Do It: How To Refresh Your...

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2022/12/13

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:

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S5 Ep458: Relationship “Breadcrumbing" + Spooky...

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2022/12/08

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

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S5 Ep457: The Truth About Lab-Grown Diamonds + Spooky...

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2022/12/01

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

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S5 Ep456: Blizzard Feasts & Petty Acts

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2022/11/30

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

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S5 Ep454: Bizarre Conversation Topics for The...

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2022/11/24

The holidays are officially happening, but don’t panic! Conversations with relatives and sort-of-friends don’t have to be strained, because Bethany is giving you a bunch of bizarre stories to talk about (including a man who ruined his relationship for the dumbest. reason. ever). Then, Kathleen needs to get some stuff off her chest, including figuring out if she needs to make a sign for her building and Get Involved. ——— What We Talked About: Conversation Topics for Thanksgiving: 14:24 Kathleen Has

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S5 Ep453: Passive-Aggressive Comebacks for...

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2022/11/16

It’s almost here: that Thursday in November where we gather together, give thanks, and dodge invasive questions about our love life and rude insinuations about our political beliefs. To help cope, Kathleen has some comebacks you can have in your back pocket when Aunt Helen has tee many martoonies. Then, Bethany is fascinated by people predicting the end of the world, and there’s something kind of comforting about knowing it’s been going on since the year 66. She runs down some of the best doomsday

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22:31

S5 Ep452: That's What She Said

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2022/11/15

NSFW!!!! This is, perhaps, the dirtiest episode we've ever done Don't listen around children, or your boss, or your Grandma. Unless she's one of those fun kind of Grandmas who like filthy jokes, curse words, and a good time. Then, you should for sure, listen with her. ——— PATREON Dates in November + Dec.: Nov. 15 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 21 - Special Thanksgiving Foodie Book Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 29 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM

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89:59

S5 Ep450: How to Gain Confidence by Changing Your...

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2022/11/10

Kathleen's teeth are so shiny! She’s the brand new owner of some sparkly Invisalign and has the emoji smile to prove it. Luckily, her retainer is small so it won’t take up too much space in her theoretical vacation bags. And according to her topic, one woman traveled for 3 weeks with only a messenger bag and you can, too! Kathleen shares this woman’s secrets. And Bethany has noticed herself using pretty negative self-talk, so she’s taking the advice of a pair of siblings who know how to gain

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