S3 Ep272: What’s Your Job? - True Crime Reporter & Reality TV Developer
In this Labor Day special, Kathleen and Bethany talk to two people with very different jobs in the television industry! Stephanie Mulka is serving up some truth about the heart-wrenching and scary details on what it's like being a true-crime reporter for Oxygen Network. How does she sleep at night?! Then, Kristin Brutout tells us what it's like to develop reality television shows from the groun...
1hr 17m Sep 03, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep271: Ways to Cope When Your Life is Chaos + Weird News Roundup!
Who’s losing their mind from home? *raises hand* If you feel like you’ve officially gone insane during this pandemic, Bethany is right there with you. She’s brought along some really helpful suggestions on how to ground yourself and get your brain to stop spinning into Anxiety Town, population: You. Then, Kathleen is doing another installment of Weird News Roundup! Get caught up on the UFO news...
1hr 39m Aug 27, 2020
1hr 39m
S3 Ep270: My Boyfriend Doesn’t Want to Marry Me! Should I Leave? - Bonus
Happy new week, friends! This week’s bonus is a listener email from “Persephone” aka “Adele” aka “Not her real name” who has been in a committed relationship for four years. The problem? She very much wants to get married, whereas her boyfriend is much less enthusiastic about the idea. His excuse? He doesn’t want the financial entanglements, and he’s also against the “traditional” expectations ...
28m Aug 25, 2020
28m
S3 Ep269: The Sensitive Topic of Exercise & Why You Can FEEL Someone Looking at You!
Food and exercise are touchy subjects, especially when you’re trying to help your partner get healthier. But how do you talk to someone about this stuff when they have already a history of disordered eating and low self-esteem? Kathleen’s beloved Peloton has recently become the center of a big disagreement in her home, but it goes much deeper than just an exercise bike. Then, you know that pric...
1hr 20m Aug 20, 2020
1hr 20m
S3 Ep268: Grooming Habits of the Wild West + Dealing with the Fear of Success
Did you know that chewing tobacco served a purpose beyond injecting cowboys with that sweet sweet nicotine? And how often DID people in the Wild West shower, anyway? Kathleen is feeling some hygiene kinship with our frontier ancestors, so she fills everyone in on the real grooming habits from the Wild West. Then, Bethany has been struggling for awhile with a very specific kind of hangup: the fe...
1hr 25m Aug 13, 2020
1hr 25m
S3 Ep267: Advice on Insta-Flirting with a Celeb + A Chat with a Karen - Bonus
Both Kathleen and Bethany are firmly seated on the Struggle Bus today, but they left room for you! Hop on as they help a Tastebud figure out how to (or even if she SHOULD) flirt with her dream guy on Instagram. Did we mention that he’s a famous news anchor? Then, the name “Karen” has become a meme in the most unflattering way. How do real Karens feel about this? Bethany and Kathleen talk with a...
32m Aug 11, 2020
32m
S3 Ep266: Get Your Money Under Control (a Conversation with Shannon McLay of The Financial Gym)
Money is tight and conversations about money are stressful (and confusing)! But as Bethany and Kathleen have both figured out, ignoring money conversations doesn’t make anything easier. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about putting away for retirement, how to start investing money, or just how to start tackling your student loan debt, Shannon McLay has you covered. Shannon answers your mo...
1hr 47m Aug 06, 2020
1hr 47m
S3 Ep265: Zak Bagans And His 'Ghost Adventures' 101 & Kathleen's 'Come To Jesus' Marriage Moment
Have you ever had a loved one totally call you out for being a jerk? Kathleen’s husband just did this and she's is actually glad he did it! What was the issue? Plus, Bethany is inspired by a new podcast to fall back into the rabbit hole that is Ghost Adventures, and she’s teaching the class Zak Bagans 101. ALSO, watermelon juice is coming out of someone's rear-end! Wanna know who? Here's a hint...
1hr 24m Jul 30, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep264: A Meticulous List Of Weird Life Happenings Pt. 2 & Awesome, Awful, and Questionable Cooking Hacks from the Internet
It’s Bethany’s turn to lay out all of the big and hilariously small things that are happening in her life right now. (Did anyone else trip UP the stairs this weekend?) Then, Kathleen’s been spending a lot of time on “life hack” accounts like 5 Minute Crafts, and she’s brought along a ton of ingenious ideas and shady shortcuts. Who knew there was so much demand for cooking a hot dog with nothing...
1hr 24m Jul 23, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep263: A Meticulous List Of Weird Life Happenings & The Mysterious Havana Syndrome
Have you ever felt like so much is happening at once, your brain can’t get anything done? Kathleen is having that kind of week, so she’s laying out all of the big (and hilariously small) things that are going on in her life right now. (For example, she’s accidentally getting an old Texas woman’s grocery receipts…) Then, Bethany digs into the mysterious story of a handful of American and Canadia...
1hr 25m Jul 16, 2020
1hr 25m
S3 Ep262: Listener Voicemails On Spotlight
Normally, Kathleen and Bethany play your voicemails at the end of the episodes. But for this week’s Bonus Ep, they decided to dedicate the episode to hear from you! Whether it’s new friendships, personal struggles, or strong feelings about Will Ferrell, nothing is off the table this week. Leave your message after the *BEEP!*
33m Jul 14, 2020
33m
S3 Ep261: Loaning Money During Covid-19 + Getting A Secret Society Invitation
It’s safe to say that most people are nervous about money right now, so what happens if someone in your life asks to borrow some cash? Can you loan a friend or family member - or your partner - money without ruining the relationship? Or are there better ways to help? Bethany is tackling that touchy topic on today’s episode. Then, Kathleen got a mysterious letter from a secret society! Who are t...
1hr 29m Jul 09, 2020
1hr 29m
S3 Ep260: Is Bringing Your Own Food To A BBQ Weird?  - Bonus
Today we're doing God's work discussing how halter tops have gone MIA, tactics for making big decisions (eeny, meeny, miny, moe), romantic ways to make COVID-19 weddings special, and the pros and cons of bringing your own lunchbox of food to a BBQ party. Fill those coffee cups and gear up for some chit chat with your friends Bethany and Kathleen.
30m Jul 07, 2020
30m
S3 Ep259: Creepy Children + Dead Butt Syndrome
Ring around the rosie, kids are super creepy! After the wholesomeness of last week’s Baby-Sitters Club topic, Bethany is swinging back in the other direction with a bunch of creepy kids. Whether they’re in movies, books, TV, or pop culture, creepy children are everywhere, and Bethany tells you just why they creep us out so much. Then, Kathleen has been self-diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome. Do...
1hr 12m Jul 02, 2020
1hr 12m
S3 Ep258: The History of the Baby-Sitters Club + Weird Stuff You Can Buy on the Dark Web
Since Netflix is about to release a brand-spankin' new incarnation of The Baby-Sitters Club, Bethany and Kathleen take a look at the series’ entire history, from the cheesy-yet-empowering novels to the 1995 film, computer game, HBO series, and more! Then, count your bitcoin and open up your Tor browser because Kathleen is guiding you through the bizarre things you can buy on the Dark Web. Raise...
1hr 25m Jun 25, 2020
1hr 25m
S3 Ep257: Kathleen's Mom Says We're Bad At Science & Etsy Price-Is-Right!
It’s a Loosey Goosey bonus ep! Kathleen and Bethany discuss some of the exciting/dramatic things happening on the Facebook page right now. (Shout out to our listener who’s leaving on their new schoolbus-RV!) And how much do you think an Etsy creator is charging for a bespoke Human Centipede scarf?
35m Jun 23, 2020
35m
S3 Ep256: Somnus the Dream Demon & Kathleen’s Text From Her Ex-Boyfriend
Are you having weird dreams lately? Bethany brings the story of a woman on Twitter who is being haunted in her dreams by a demon character named Somnus. Can thinking enough about something make it real? Then, Kathleen’s ex-boyfriend texted her out of the blue this weekend and dropped a bit of an emotional bomb. What was it? Plus, Kathleen reveals a huge secret she’s been keeping from her husba...
1hr 23m Jun 18, 2020
1hr 23m
S3 Ep254: Bizarre Ways Victorians Kept Dying + Simple Ways to Feel So Fancy!
Stop what you’re doing! Get your tongue off that wallpaper! Bethany brings a list of strange, unexpected ways that people in the Victorian era found themselves quite dead. (You won’t look at the color green the same way again…) Then, if you need a little pick-me-up, Kathleen talks about the easy and funny ways she makes herself feel fancier every day. Plus, an awful family trip to The Lodge and...
1hr 16m Jun 11, 2020
1hr 16m
S3 Ep253: You Talk, We Listen
Our country is in upheaval right now. Black Lives Matter and police brutality are front and center, and protests are continuing around the country. So to better understand what Black Americans are experiencing in this moment, Bethany and Kathleen spoke with five Black listeners of An Acquired Taste to hear how they’re feeling and coping in this current moment, and to hear their hopes for our co...
1hr 46m Jun 04, 2020
1hr 46m
S3 Ep252: Whr’d The Vwls Go? & The Phantom Barber of 1942
Hppy Thrsdy, Tstbds! Have you ever wondered why so many companies are dropping the vowels out of their names, like BHLDN and MNDFL? Bethany finally gets to the bottom of this techy trend. (The reason isn’t what you’d think!) Then, Kathleen lowers the lights and tells a spooky tale about a mysterious intruder who broke into people’s homes and cut off locks of their hair during WWII. Lock your wi...
1hr 3m May 28, 2020
1hr 3m
S3 Ep251: Advice Needed: I Think My Partner is a Thief! - Bonus
Listener “Tom’s” partner is in hot water at work for stealing. Now, Tom is suspicious that all of those good deals his partner was getting at work were also stolen. How far do you go to support your loved one? Plus, play Bethany’s new game, “TikTok Star or Superhero’s Real Name?"
27m May 26, 2020
27m
S3 Ep250: The Mysterious Michigan Triangle + Using Color in Quarantine
The Midwest isn’t just overly friendly, it’s also spoooooky! Bethany brings stories from the lesser-known triangle, The Lake Michigan Triangle. Disappearing sea captains, anyone? Then, Kathleen talks about using different colors to change/boost your mood (and make a great first impression when you’re finally allowed to leave your house)!
1hr 21m May 21, 2020
1hr 21m
S3 Ep249: Dealing with Quarantine Insomnia + The History of Toilet Paper
Is it daytime? Is it nighttime? Is it the weekend? Who the hell knows! We’re in quarantine and it’s all a terrifying blur. So Bethany brings an armload of advice for how to overcome the insomnia that so may people are dealing with right now. Then, Kathleen is forcing Bethany - and you! - to talk about your body’s bathroom cleanliness. Which would you rather use: a corn cob or a sponge on a stic...
1hr 22m May 14, 2020
1hr 22m
S3 Ep248: Quarantine Emotional Eating + The Silent Twins
Is quarantine taking a toll on your mental and physical health? Kathleen opens up about her renewed struggle with emotional eating while under quarantine, and she brings some tips to help! Then, Bethany brings some distraction to the table with the story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, aka “The Silent Twins.” Plus, Kathleen schools Bethany on classic summer camp arts and crafts! Who wants to play...
1hr 4m May 07, 2020
1hr 4m
S3 Ep247: Author Nicole Kronzer (AKA Bethany's Sister!) Shares Her Tips On Getting Your First Book Published
Bethany’s older sister, author Nicole Kronzer joins the ladies to talk about her debut YA novel “Unscripted,” the power of giving yourself permission to succeed, how to write a book, and how we often put off the things we want to do the most. Plus, the sisters make Kathleen play a game where she must guess who did various childhood mischief: Bethany, Nicole, or Los Dos?
1hr 12m Apr 30, 2020
1hr 12m
S3 Ep246: The Satanic Crime Scenes Of West Virginia + How to Stop Solving Other People’s Problems
Together again! (Sort of... from separate apartments.) Kathleen is back and she’s brought a creepy story out of West Virginia. People found two different campsites covered in candles, dead birds, disfigured dolls, and mysterious symbols. What the heck is going on? And Bethany is going to help you relieve some of that stress by making sure you’re letting other people solve their own problems, in...
1hr 20m Apr 23, 2020
1hr 20m
S3 Ep245: Being a Flight Attendant & Creepy Body Facts
In the first installment of the new feature “Tell Us About Your Job,” Kathleen and Bethany talk to Tara, a TasteBud who works as a flight attendant. After giving the inside scoop on the profession (Is it true that if someone dies on a flight, they’re put in the fridge??), Tara gives insight into what flight attendants and pilots are going through during the Coronavirus pandemic. Then, the ladie...
57m Apr 15, 2020
57m
S3 Ep244: When COVID-19 Hits Close to Home & Why Scary Movies May Help Anxiety
This is a tough episode, friends. Kathleen says goodbye to a family member suffering from COVID-19, and the women talk about how this virus is affecting families. Then, Bethany offers some light distraction in the form of scary movies. Turns out, there’s a history of people with anxiety turning to horror films to ease their symptoms. Why does this work? Bethany brings you some theories. And a T...
1hr 1m Apr 09, 2020
1hr 1m
S3 Ep243: The BBC Show That Spooked a Generation + Rapid Fire Advice!
Looking for a creepy distraction? Bethany talks about the '90s BBC special “Ghostwatch,” a show that terrified a generation of kids, caused The BBC to bury it, and inspired tv and movies like “The Blair Witch Project." Then, Kathleen dips into the Facebook page to help you all out with your problems! From being stuck at home with parents to losing your bra tissues, Kathleen and Bethany try to s...
1hr 7m Apr 02, 2020
1hr 7m
S3 Ep242: Awful Yahoo Answers & Spilling Zoo Tea
In an attempt to distract you from the dire outside world, Bethany and Kathleen review eye-rolling questions and even worse answers on Yahoo Answers. Plus, what’s really going on in zoo animals’ heads? And why is that monkey sharpening that stick? Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  Please support the companies that support us!  Talkspace - Tal...
1hr 5m Mar 26, 2020
1hr 5m
S3 Ep241: Free Advice, Corona, Etsy & "The Price is Right" - Bonus
We’re still in Isolation Nation, so Kathleen and Bethany give a couple of listeners some free advice. (How much money DO you need to move to NYC? How do you handle a straight-up sexist workplace? Then, Bethany goes through some shell chandeliers, tooth rings, and haunted dolls for a game of Etsy Price is Right!
41m Mar 24, 2020
41m
S3 Ep240: Creepy “Sky Trumpets” & Silly Coronavirus Quarantine Activities
“Live” from their separate apartments, Bethany and Kathleen are here to keep you company while you socially distance yourself! First, Bethany covers the bizarre phenomenon of “Sky Trumpets,” mysterious otherworldly noises that come from the sky all around the world. Then, Kathleen wants to keep you from going crazy as you shelter in place. She has a list of activities and games you can play wit...
1hr 24m Mar 19, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep239: How To Date In The 1950s & Weird News Roundup!
Sunday was International Women’s Day, so Bethany takes a look back to some ‘50s dating advice to show how far women have come (even if we have much further to go)! And Kathleen tells the class about a beach towel-eating python (don’t worry, the python’s fine), crazy watermelon snow, and more! Plus, as always, your voicemails :)
1hr 9m Mar 12, 2020
1hr 9m
S3 Ep238: A Conversation with “We Don’t Deserve Dogs!" - Bonus
Podcast crossover alert! Kathleen and Bethany sit down with Dr. Lisa Lippman & Richie Redding, the vet and comedian hosts of the podcast “We Don’t Deserve Dogs.” The group discusses topics like pet anxiety, how to know when it’s time to put your beloved pet down, whether or not Shetland ponies are assholes, a new soap opera called “Anal Expressions,” and more!
52m Mar 10, 2020
52m
S3 Ep237: Giving Second Chances & The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery
When’s the last time you gave someone a second chance? When does someone deserve that second chance? Kathleen is wrestling with this issue herself right now and has some tips on when you should let someone back in and when you should cut them loose. Then, Bethany tells a very creepy (true!) story about three men who disappeared from their lighthouse duties, never to be found again.
1hr 21m Mar 05, 2020
1hr 21m
S3 Ep236: Mommy Blogger Lessons We All Can Use & How to Hack Proof Your Passwords
Do you use the same password for multiple websites? Of course, you do! Who can remember 17 million different passwords? Apparently everyone can, according to Kathleen! She teaches the class how to use storytelling to remember crazy complicated passwords that are virtually hack-proof. And Bethany has never read a parenting blog in her life, so she pulled together life lessons from “mommy blogs” ...
1hr 13m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 13m
S3 Ep235: Your Own Musical Montage - Bonus
Bethany had a rough weekend so she’s pulling out the trusty ol' “pick me up” playlist! Kathleen and Bethany go through some of their tried-and-true songs for banishing bad moods and reminding you how awesome you are.
34m Feb 25, 2020
34m
S3 Ep234: “The Fear Frequency” & Buzzfeed’s Ability to Teach You About Yourself!
Is that a ghost?? Nah, your eyes are just buzzing at 19 Hz! Bethany discusses the (possible) connection between Infrasound and ghost sightings. And just like you totally did at work today, Kathleen fell down a Buzzfeed wormhole and is coming back up to tell the tale.
1hr 7m Feb 20, 2020
1hr 7m
S3 Ep233: Sex, Love, and Bedroom Advice
It’s Valentine’s Day (-ish) so Kathleen and Bethany are fielding your toughest sex-related questions. Then, Bethany explains what’s REALLY going on in your head as you’re falling in love (or lust) and why you shouldn’t make big decisions in the first 6 months of a relationship. It’s all chemicals, baby! And which famous guy does Kathleen have a major crush on? You’ll never guess…...
1hr 21m Feb 13, 2020
1hr 21m
S3 Ep232: Am I In A Sugar Baby / Sugar Daddy Relationship?! - Bonus
Tastebud Camden wants to know if she's in an accidental 'Sugar Daddy / Sugar Baby' agreement! Bethany and Kathleen deconstruct the details of Camden's relationship with a married, older co-worker. Are unsolicited forehead kisses ever NOT creepy? Hum....
27m Feb 10, 2020
27m
S3 Ep231: Learning The Art of Mind Reading & Kathleen's Deeply Personal Truth
*Note: Segment 3 of this episode discusses eating disorders in detail and may not be for all listeners. If you wish to skip ahead, you’ll be told when to do so before the segment begins.* Bethany found an olllllllld magician’s book and teaches Kathleen that anyone can be psychic - with enough memorization! Can Kathleen read Engineer Rachel’s mind? Then, Kathleen opens up about a struggle she’s ...
1hr 28m Feb 06, 2020
1hr 28m
S3 Ep230: Why You Should NEVER Buy Makeup on Amazon & Couples Who Choose to Live Separately
This podcast could save your life! Literally! Stop what you’re doing and throw. away. your. fake. makeup. Kathleen has facts and horror stories about what’s REALLY in those “too-cheap-to-be-true” lip kits and eye shadow palettes. Also, Bethany discusses why she and Dennis choose to live separately and why living alone is becoming a popular choice for couples, even those who are married! Plus, t...
1hr 20m Jan 30, 2020
1hr 20m
S3 Ep229: YouTube Influencer or Soap Opera Villain? - Bonus
Game time! (Play with your office as a team building exercise!) Bethany spent too much time on the internet and has brought in a game. Are these people with exciting names YouTube influencers or soap opera villains? Plus, listen in as Kathleen and Bethany work their hardest to remember the name of Joey’s soap opera character on “Friends."
31m Jan 27, 2020
31m
S3 Ep228: Extraordinarily Bizarre, Yet Important Questions To Ask Yourself & All The Ways Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill Us
Cereal before milk or milk before cereal? Is it necessary to ALWAYS wear a bra? Would you make a deal with the Devil for something UH-MAZING? Kathleen is asking us life's most important questions! THEN, Bethany is serving up all the weird and terrifying ways Mother Nature is trying to K-I-L-L us! Worm rain? Check! Fire tornados? Check! Sit back and enjoy an extremely informative stream of consc...
1hr 10m Jan 23, 2020
1hr 10m
S3 Ep227: Insane Navy SEAL Skills You Need To Survive & The Cozy World Of Denmark's Hygge
Where would YOU hide important documents in your hotel room? Bethany found a survival book written by a retired Navy SEAL, and she’s teaching you how to escape from a car trunk, recognize someone following you, and pack your own rectal concealment! Then, Kathleen is ready for some cozy togetherness because Hygge is more than just candles and warm socks! Improve the quality of your life with thi...
1hr 32m Jan 16, 2020
1hr 32m
S3 Ep226: Is She Really “Just a Friend?" - Bonus
Listener “Esmerelda’s” husband has a friend who has feelings for him. Not only that, this “friend” has been talking behind Esmerelda’s back. After Esmerelda’s husband cut ties with that friend for a year, he suddenly wants to check back in with her. Should Esmerelda be worried? Please support the companies that support us! Wantable - Wantable has taken the challenge out of finding the right clo...
39m Jan 14, 2020
39m
S3 Ep225: How to Deal with Procrastination Anxiety & 2020’s Weird News Roundup!
We’d welcome you to this week’s podcast but we’ve been putting it off… Bethany talks about the strange daily tasks that give her TONS of anxiety. Turns out, this is a real thing and there are ways to cope with it! Then, Kathleen goes through the strange things that have already happened so far this year. 2020, you’re a total weirdo and we couldn’t be prouder.
1hr 29m Jan 09, 2020
1hr 29m
S3 Ep224: Taking Things 'One Day At A Time' & Weird 1920s Customs in NYC
Happy New Year! Kathleen is opening up about her rough past 18 months, and she shares the steps she’s taking to fully live in the moment and take things 'One Day At A Time' in 2020. Then, Bethany looks back to the original Roaring Twenties and all of the weird things you could do in NYC. (Anyone need to buy a leg?) Plus, tips on gym etiquette for all of you Resolution-ers, and more of your voic...
1hr 27m Jan 02, 2020
1hr 27m
S3 Ep223: The One With The Final Question - Bonus
In honor of the last day of the year, we are tossing in a final 2019 bonus episode with listener grab bag questions! What accomplishments are we most proud of from the past year? Is it time do move out of your Mom's house? Who will you slap in the process of dying? Also... it's time to revisit our fave songs from the decade! Knock, knock Reese Witherspoon! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!
25m Dec 31, 2019
25m
S3 Ep222: Reindeer Boob Sweaters & Grandpa's Christmas Poo: Tales From The Holiday Vault
Bethany and Kathleen read HILARIOUS and HORRIFICALLY embarrassing holiday stories submitted by Tastebuds. These tales are for the record books! Plus, Hallmark is getting a remix with some sassy new plotlines! Light your menorahs and hang on to your sleighs, it's time to wrap up the holiday season with a sprinkle Christmas poo.
1hr 10m Dec 24, 2019
1hr 10m