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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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S5 Ep449: The Mystery of the S.S. Morro Castle &...

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2022/11/03

In the 1930s, a luxurious passenger shipwrecked at Asbury Park. Only 6 lifeboats were deployed, the captain died the night before, and a suspicious fire ended up spreading throughout the entire ship. Was it a horrible accident, or the work of one man and a government cover-up? Bethany covers the crazy story of the S. S. Morro Castle. Then, we’re not beating around the bush! English isn’t the only language that has bizarre idioms that don’t always make sense, and Kathleen is sharing some of the

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21:38

S5 Ep448: The Boy With No Eyes

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2022/10/31

We have a special Halloween bonus episode of scary stories submitted by listeners! What's in the corner of your bedroom? NOTHING GOOD. What's that shuffling noise? NOTHING GOOD. What happens when you insult Grandma? NOTHING GOOD. Happy Thin Veil Day, Y'all!

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75:41

S5 Ep446: Spooky Stories For Halloween

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2022/10/27

It’s that time of year! Our annual Listener Stories episode is back with a spooky vengeance. There are haunted islands, mysterious shadow strangers, and even sounds coming from beneath the floorboards. Are you brave enough to hear your fellow Tastebuds’ scary encounters? ——— PATREON Dates in October + November: October 30th - Halloween Book Club! November 2nd - Study Buds @ 2:00 PM ET November 13th - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!:

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63:22

S5 Ep445: People Living In Crawl Spaces + Creepy...

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2022/10/20

Bethany shares some insane stories about people living in crawl spaces. Then, continuing in the spirit of the spooky season, Kathleen cracks open a National Geographic book with 75 spine-tingling facts about humans, history, and the world. —— What We Talked About: 11:24 - Nothing Good Happens In A Crawl Space 35:56 - 75 Creepy Facts That Will Make Your Skin Itch ——— PATREON Dates in October: October 20th - Bonus Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET October 24th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET October 30th -

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S5 Ep444: Kathleen Is Salty About Being From New Jersey

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2022/10/18

Kathleen’s feeling insecure about her white eyeshadow so she goes off on the 50 states. (Just wait. It’ll make sense.)

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79:24

S5 Ep442: This Creepy Woman Keeps Appearing in A.I....

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2022/10/13

It's getting spooooookier out and Bethany is bringing a brand new spooky story from the world of artificial intelligence! Have you heard of "Loab," the haunting woman who keeps showing up in A.I.-generated artwork? Bebe has all the details about this new freaky lady. Then, Kathleen is bringing another round of weird science headlines, including a crazy new tip for treating insomnia! (Take THAT, brain!) Plus, how would you feel about having your work computer take pictures of you and docking your pay

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S5 Ep441: Did Kathleen Get Scammed? & The Mysterious...

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2022/10/06

Scammers are getting so good! A “company” reached out to Kathleen claiming to be Facebook and Kathleen’s worried she may have accidentally given them access to her computer, info, and maybe worse. But what if they ARE legit? Then, Bethany wanted to research creepy old underground military bases. What she found instead was an underground military base that was fascinating in its own right! (How many freestanding buildings do you think fit inside a mountain? And there’s a lake filled with

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82:53

S5 Ep440: How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy) & Obscure...

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2022/09/29

Calling all clutter bugs! If you’re struggling to be neater when your natural state is “pig pen,” Kathleen is right there with you. She’s going through ways to start living a neater, less cluttered life one step at a time. Then, since Bethany is obsessed with a 1970’s soap opera, she’s going through other obscure shows that were canceled too soon. Justice for Conan O’Brien’s “Lookwell!” —— What We Talked About: 16:53 - How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy) 42:12 - Obscure Shows That Deserve a Second

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S5 Ep439: My Neck, My Back, My TV Has a Crack

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2022/09/28

Kathleen's riding a high from standing up for herself at the doctor! Take THAT, Doctor Stupid! Also, can TV techs stop making our broken TVs worse?? And what would you do if you had a sudden intruder: freeze or fight? Enjoy this early release, Bonus Buds! We love you!

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72:14

S5 Ep437: How to Say “No” & A Game of “Disturbing...

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2022/09/22

If you find yourself having a hard time saying “no” to requests, obligations, or another coffee with another friend who needs another round of relationship advice, Kathleen is here for you! She’s armed herself with a list of ways to turn people down (professionally) so you can regain control over your schedule. But are some of them rude or simply direct? Then, Bethany has a new game where she’s describing scenarios and asking you to decide: is it the plot of a disturbing children’s movie or rituals

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61:27

S5 Ep436: Help! My Husband Blows Off My Birthday! &...

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2022/09/15

“Allegra” needs some advice, stat. Her otherwise fabulous husband always fails to celebrate her birthday. This year, he failed in a hurtful way. What do you do when your partner doesn’t celebrate your big day, even when they know it’s important to you? Then, two different Tastebuds are suddenly single so to mark the occasion, Kathleen is crowdsourcing reasons why people won’t miss their exes. (Who knew that chess was such a big deal??) —— What We Talked About: 13:54 - Help! My husband doesn’t

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S5 Ep435: Dollywood, Dyin' & Dog Treats - Bonus

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2022/09/12

It's a loosey-goosey bonus, Buds! What's the one rule Kathleen has about amusement park rides? (Make your will beforehand!) And Bethany ate WHAT out of spite? ——— Next PATREON Date: September 13th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ——— Please support the companies that support us! NextEvo - Stop wondering if CBD is right for you! Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more

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S5 Ep433: Essential Cozy Mystery Lessons & The Church...

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2022/09/08

Bethany’s been binging the old Agatha Christie show “Poirot” because she’s an old lady, and she’s learning some VERY useful lessons from it! Listen in and take notes because your life may depend on it! Then, Kathleen’s opening the doors of the School of Health + Wealth, giving the class tidbits on what actually defines our health, why teenagers are in danger online, and more! —— What We Talked About: 13:52 - Cozy Mastery Lessons 35:23 - The Church of Health and Wealth Get your tickets to

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S5 Ep432: Kinky Sex Lists + Walking Corpse Syndrome

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2022/09/01

Fall means cozying up and Kathleen is going to make that cozying extra sexy! She’s talking about making a Kink List, what that could include, and how to discuss it with your partner! (Bring on the egg beater.) Then, Bethany found three fascinating mental delusions that you may not have heard of before including one where the person believes they’re already dead! —— What We Talked About: 15:32 - Making Your Kink List (*MATURE CONTENT*) 35:55 - Strange Psychological Disorders Cosmo Mag: A

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S5 Ep431: Adult Onesies For the Sexy Sex - Bonus

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2022/08/30

Bethany bought two outfits for an aerial photo shoot that ended up being for a VERY different purpose. Can Kathleen guess what that purpose is? Plus, Kathleen is reminding the class about all of the perks, benefits, and rewards available to us that we’re not! taking! advantage! of! Pull up a Delta Lounge comfy chair and an 18-ounce pour of Sauvignon Blanc because it’s a bonus episode, baby! Plus, hear all the 'Bonus Buds' names at the end! ——— What We Talked About: Bethany guests on the Nicolas

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S5 Ep429: The Alien in the Freezer & Why Sea Otters...

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2022/08/25

WARNING: This episode contains some conversations about animal deaths that some listeners may find upsetting. Fresh from an Alaskan adventure, Kathleen is on her third case of Covid (one more and she gets a free goldfish!) so the ladies are chatting long-distance. First, Bethany brings a fascinating tale of a man who says he saw an alien literally vaporize his dog, so he put the alien in his freezer. What happens next? Who’s Gary? And why is this man covered in feces? Then, Kathleen learned the

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76:28

S5 Ep428: How NOT to Move & Why We Overshare on...

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2022/08/18

Fully saturated with paint fumes, Bethany is floating down to earth long enough to share some moving tips she learned the hard way, especially if you have a U-Haul in your future. Then, Kathleen’s digging into a listener email involving using Facebook as a journal and Mom getting mad. Why do we overshare on social media, anyway? Plus, the ocean just presented another nightmare. How DARE you, The Ocean? ——— What We Talked About: 16:05 - Moving Tips (& more horror stories!) 40:15 - Oversharing

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S5 Ep427: A Bizarre Meth Addiction Commercial &...

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2022/08/15

Bethany is playing Kathleen a *crazy* anti-meth ad that seems to have been pulled from TV immediately. Kathleen's fallen in love with a robo caller who gave her his "personal" desk number, the two figure out if frog skin is a barrier to an LTR, and Kathleen is LIVID about Twitter...?

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72:29

S5 Ep425: The Urban Legend of “Evil Otto” & How to...

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2022/08/11

Back in the 1980s, video games were new and people didn’t quite know what kind of impact they’d have on the world. Enter: Evil Otto. He was an arcade game baddie who is rumored to have caused 3 REAL deaths! Bethany digs into the story behind the unnerving smiling face. Then, Kathleen’s pulling up to the dinner table because she’s ready to eat her words. What is she admitting she was wrong about? And why are we programmed to not want to admit we’re wrong? ——— What We Talked About: 9:20 - Evil

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S5 Ep424: The Hyper-Femininity Movement & Moving...

An Acquired Taste Podcast ·

2022/08/04

Maybe Elle Woods had it all figured out! Kathleen is covering the topic that, for Millennials at least, brings back vivid memories and maybe some judgment: hot pink everything, fluffy pencil toppers, and sexy silhouettes. Is ultra femme still stigmatized? Then, Bethany wipes her brow, puts down the moving boxes, and takes you on a journey through some nightmare-moving stories. (Don’t forget your keys!) —— What We Talked About: 13:32 - Hyperfemininity and the Girly-Girl Movement 39:28 - Moving

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