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S3 Ep241: Free Advice, Corona, Etsy & "The Price is Right" - Bonus Mar 24, 2020

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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!
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S3 Ep240: Creepy “Sky Trumpets” & Silly Coronavirus Quarantine Activities Mar 19, 2020

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“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 with yourself - and your imaginary coworkers - to stay sane! Plus, there’s a new member of the Acquired Taste family! Who is she??
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Bethany’s Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyquake https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4526 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZsjtYhGZs http://www.gigcity.ca/2012/01/25/strange-sounds-in-edmonton-sky-part-of-viral-phenomenon/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvfC2WHV_LE&feature=youtu.be https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/strange-sounds-in-terrace-b-c-spark-stranger-theories-1.1374238 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-sound-of-apocalypse/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vul4SYL4QiQ
Kathleen’s Sources:
https://www.keeplaughingforever.com/post/top-10-corona-virus-jokes

S3 Ep239: How To Date In The 1950s & Weird News Roundup! Mar 12, 2020

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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 :)
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Bethany’s Sources:- https://www.womanandhome.com/life/news-entertainment/marriage-advice-from-the-fifties-111657/ - https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/how-to-get-a-husband-cringeworthy-1950s-dating-article-advises-women-to-cry-softly-in-a-corner-and-stumble-into-a-room-to-attract-eligible-men/ar-BBP9NdD - https://www.villagevoice.com/2013/02/14/and-heres-the-1950s-test-that-urges-husbands-not-to-be-sissies/
Kathleen’s Sources: - https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ruffles-home-decor-36721021 - https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28594040/grandmillennial-design/
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dadrien-anderson-licking-ice-cream_n_5e6128aac5b69d641c0c49f2
- https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/03/06/tx-blue-bell-ice-cream-licker-sentenced-orig-vstop-bdk.cnn
- https://www.10news.com/news/california-resident-sets-up-trap-for-would-be-car-thieves - https://www.facebook.com/100005564083034/posts/1228524864009638/?d=n
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/python-foreign-object_n_5e58a57bc5b6beedb4e91c5b
- https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-police-tongues-jars-crawl-space
- https://nypost.com/2020/02/27/weird-watermelon-snow-pics-show-antarctic-turning-red/ - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8041795/Watermelon-snow-Remarkable-pictures-Antarctic-turning-RED.html
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200225221344.htm
- https://www.eater.com/2019/8/9/20799131/seagull-beach-food-stealing-stare-it-in-the-eye
- https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/whales-feces-could-significantly-combat-climate-change/
- https://earthjustice.org/blog/2019-december/right-whales-victory-fishing-gear-climate - https://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2019/11/21/stories/1061604041
- https://www.thespruceeats.com/foods-that-dont-go-in-the-fridge-995448
- https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/05/us/titos-vodka-coronavirus-trnd/index.html
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/experts-say-whether-ketchup-should-21638148

S3 Ep238: A Conversation with “We Don’t Deserve Dogs!" - Bonus Mar 10, 2020

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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!
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S3 Ep237: Giving Second Chances & The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery Mar 05, 2020

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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.
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Bethany’s Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGZSl4vVj9I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse#Disappearances_in_1900 Podcast: Astonishing Legends, “Mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse,” Parts 1 and 2Podcast: Bedtime Stories, S01E01, “The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery”Podcast: The What If? Podcast, Episode #44, “What If You Disappeared From The Flannan Isles Lighthouse?”
Kathleen’s Sources:
Breath Magazine. Issue 26.
-https://www.breathemagazine.com/2019/12/12/breathe-issue-26/
-https://www.bustle.com/p/when-should-you-give-someone-a-second-chance-in-a-relationship-7-reasons-that-may-not-be-worth-it-18560857

S3 Ep236: Mommy Blogger Lessons We All Can Use & How to Hack Proof Your Passwords Feb 27, 2020

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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” that apply to non-parents, too! Plus, 12 things you should never wear to a wedding. Which one got Bethany and Kathleen RILED UP?
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Bethany’s Sources:-https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/best-mom-blogs#23 -https://www.rookiemoms.com/how-to-get-newborn-to-sleep/ -https://momblogsociety.com/your-guide-to-the-perfect-baby-shower/ -https://www.parents.com/baby/shower/planning-a-baby-shower/how-to-plan-a-baby-shower/ -https://coolmompicks.com/blog/category/kids/party/ -https://coolmompicks.com/blog/2018/08/20/best-slime-party-tips-tricks-recipes/ -https://www.scarymommy.com/working-mom-time-off-impossible/ -https://www.napkinhoarder.com/stand-up-stand-down/ -http://mybrownbaby.com/2019/09/getting-to-trust-talkearly-about-listening-not-fixing/ -http://gogrowgo.com/raising-well-mannered-child-series-part_05/ -https://momspark.net/10-family-travel-hacks-for-hotel-rooms/ -https://momspark.net/10-genius-hacks-for-packing-your-carry-on-suitcase/ -https://mommytalkshow.com/advice-quotes/

Kathleen’s Sources:
"The Hack-Proof Password System: Protect Yourself Online With a Memory Expert's In-Depth Guide to Remembering Passwords" by Brad Zupp. Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc (June 20, 2017) -- https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Proof-Password-System-Depth-Remembering/dp/0989954730

S3 Ep235: Your Own Musical Montage - Bonus Feb 25, 2020

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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.
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S3 Ep234: “The Fear Frequency” & Buzzfeed’s Ability to Teach You About Yourself! Feb 20, 2020

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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.----------
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Bethany’s Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrasound https://www.wired.com/2009/10/scientifically-haunted-house/https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/wind-turbines-health1.htm https://www.wired.com/2004/09/music-fans-beware-the-big-bass/http://www.richardwiseman.com/resources/ghost-in-machine.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident#Infrasound https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kármán_vortex_street http://www.ghostinvestigationteam.uk/the-fear-frequency.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFbjtmubBFQYouTube User: Relaxing and useful sounds, noises and videos19 Hz Infrasound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5hZGh7Ndms&t=315s 17 Hz Infrasound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ziMBkKEb8
Kathleen’s Sources:Buzzfeed.com

S3 Ep233: Sex, Love, and Bedroom Advice Feb 13, 2020

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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…...
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Kathleen's Sources:
https://www.health.com/sex/20-weird-facts-about-sex-and-love
https://www.health.com/sex/weird-sex-facts

S3 Ep232: Am I In A Sugar Baby / Sugar Daddy Relationship?! - Bonus Feb 10, 2020

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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....
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