An Acquired Taste Podcast

An Acquired Taste Podcast

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!

Episodes

May 27, 2023 83 mins
It’s a trip down “we don’t remember any of this” memory lane on the last week of the podcast! Kathleen goes through the most-listened-to episodes and Bebe is shocked at how little they can recall. Both women talk about what they’ve learned over the course of seven seasons, and then they remember THAT episode.

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Bethany and Kathleen joke about how they would be willing to 'sell out' should monetary offers from ethically askew entrepreneurs be sent their way to keep this podcast alive. Then they discuss the plans they have for the future and Kathleen opens up about her semaglutide/baby journey.

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OUR FINAL PATREON LIVE SHOW:
May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET
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Things are getting a little heavy over here so Bethany is keeping it light with the stupidest topic ever! (Can YOU walk in a triangle?)

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OUR FINAL PATREON LIVE SHOW:
May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET
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After digging herself out from under a mountain of cat fur tumbleweeds, Bethany is armed with what one website says is the required cleaning schedule for your house. We’re talking about daily disinfecting, weekly furniture dusting, and more tasks that make cleaning seem like a Groundhog Day of never-ending toil. Can you live up to this?


PATREON Live Show Dates:
May 15 @ 7:30 PM ET
May 23 @ 7:30 PM ET
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Kathleen reveals her secrets favorite jeans that lead to being a more productive person, then Bethany and Kathleen figure out what they'd wear to the Forever 21 sponsored Met Gala. Justice For Paris Hilton!

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May TDB

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Let’s go on a learning journey based only on what Google autofills in the search bar. Then, why are *you* buying Ikea furniture? This woman from the ‘90s is being super frank about it and it’s awesome.

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May TDB

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Kathleen has recently become acutely interested in the whimsical words we use in everyday language. It's a whole rigmarole and a ballyhoo! Then, Bethany discusses trying to figure out what her personal typecast is! Are you a leading lady or a side kick? Let's take a closer look!
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PATREON Dates in April:
Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up!

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It’s time for more Weird News Rundown! Bethany has a story that’s going to completely change the way you think about the monstrous T-Rex. A bunny is your newest police officer. Plus Kathleen has some snarky feelings about an item you use every day. Do you agree?

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PATREON Dates in April:
Sunday, April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up!

May TDB

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April 21, 2023 38 mins
Join us for some casual cave exploring and cucumber menu expedition. Are we doing orange the right way? Would you leave your family and move to mars? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR FAVORITE DEODORANT? A++ mind-benders for y'all!

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PATREON Dates in April:

Tuesday,April 25th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show!
Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET - Book Club!
Sunday,April 30th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show Make-Up!
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Bethany and Kathleen try to figure out if they have left thinking brains or right thinking brains. Then they play a wholesome round of “Dear, Google.. Am I dying?” Bethany reveals something BIG about her misconception of driving gloves. Kathleen buys some Katy Perry wine. Happy Top Hat Day To You, Fine Folks!

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PATREON Dates in April:

April 18th @ 7:30 PM ET - Live Show!
April 25th @ 7:30 PM...
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Bethany found a box that she moved and it’s filled with… the USELESS CRAP that we all have! Why, oh, why does the human condition effect us this way? Then, Kathleen shares a story she read online about a woman who wants to know if she’s being an asshole when she flies. Airplane etiquette is a fine line these days and we’re dancing on both sides. Lastly, Bethany reveals her strange teenage addiction. Come again? What are you re...
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Bethany finally gets to talk about her favorite theory: Bigfoot is NOT a bear. He is a real being and surfing the divide between our dimension and his! Kathleen puts on her “I’m being a trooper” hat and listens to Bebe talk at her about the Interdimensional Bigfoot Theory! *NOTE: The show about an alien dad that Kathleen couldn’t remember was called “Out of This World!” Get ready for some Smoky Mountain talk. Brace yourself fo...
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The Supreme Court is ruling on a dog toy lawsuit and neither Kathleen nor Bethany can figure out who’s on the wrong side of the law. Then, Kathleen has a friend who has been approached to become 50% of a business that would easily make a decent amount of money. However, it might be illegal? Maybe? What should she do?

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PATREON Dates in April:

Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April...
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No spoilers here! Bethany is FINALLY watching something from this decade and is curious: what roles could she and Kathleen take to help them survive in the wilderness. (Also, what would they look for in casting their younger selves for the show?) Plus, Kathleen is shining a light on some dire caterpillar facts.

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PATREON Dates in April:

Book Club: "Lessons In Chemistry" - Session 2 - April, 4th ...
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Is there an item of bed dressing that boils your blood? Bethany and Kathleen come to a dead stop when the topic of top sheets is brought up. Curtains are flung. Money is found in books. Nothing is safe or sacred anymore.


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PATREON Dates in March:

Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
April - TBD

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Bethany is standing up for a (bad) movie that she loves. Have you heard of it? Have you SEEN it? And why in the world is everyone at Trader Joe’s so dang happy and helpful? Kathleen and Bethany go down a rabbit hole of Tiki shirts and affordable produce to get to the bottom of the happiest grocery store on earth.

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PATREON Dates in March:

Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET
Live Show:...
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Have you been putting your oxygen mask on first before assisting with the masks of others? It’s time for a mental health check-in! Bethany clarifies what she is (and is NOT) doing for her mental health. Plus, how do you know if it’s time to seek help?

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PATREON Dates in March:
Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
Book Club: Sunday, March 26th ...
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Kathleen starts the episode with a fun dose of “I never knew that!” and it may leave you feeling a bit clammy. Then, the friends who wax together stay together. Let’s all move to France for their work email laws! Reclaim your night!

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PATREON Dates in March:
Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET
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The water situation at Kathleen’s place continues to be a nightmare, and this time it’s not her neighbor’s fault! Why is Bethany clutching her invisible pearls? It's all porta-potties and bird books over here, folks!

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PATREON Dates in March:
Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET

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Bethany did something so mundane, she has no right to feel as rugged and “of the earth” as she does.  Kathleen made a realationship faux-pas involving Alexa and got into some hot water.

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PATREON Dates in March:
Live Show: March 15th Lunch Time Show - 12:30 PM ET
Live Show: March 27th - 7:30 PM ET
Book Club: Sunday, March 26th - 7:30 PM ET

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