An Acquired Taste Podcast

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S3 Ep221: 10 Brain Myths You Totally Believed & How To Stage Your Own Disappearance Dec 19, 2019

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Could you leave your entire life behind and start fresh? Kathleen is ready to disappear herself, and she’s teaching you how you can do it, too. Plus, you’ve probably heard that “humans only use 10% of our brains.” But it’s FALSE! Bethany is ready to blow your mind with 10 other facts you totally believed about the human brain! (Spoiler Alert: Your birth order does NOT decide your personality……)
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Bethany’s Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201908/10-myths-about-the-mind
Kathleen's Source:
-https://time.com/4646293/japan-missing-people-johatsu-evaporated/ -https://www.amazon.com/Vanished-Evaporated-People-Stories-Photographs/dp/151070826X?creativeASIN=151070826X&linkCode=w61&imprToken=Q45gClhCuU43.lNvtguDCw&slotNum=0 -https://nypost.com/2016/12/10/the-chilling-stories-behind-japans-evaporating-people/ -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVc_AdJoAVs -https://www.wmagazine.com/story/jennifer-lawrence-mob-girl-role -https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0248-do-you-need-new-social-security-number -https://info.legalzoom.com/steps-legally-change-name-20369.html -http://wish.co.uk/blog/disappear-completely-never-found/ -https://www.wired.com/story/mastermind-cia-disguise/ -https://offgridworld.com/off-grid-living-is-illegal-sort-of/ -http://kevevans.com/how-to-disappear/ -https://www.amazon.com/How-Disappear-Completely-Never-Found/dp/087947257X

S3 Ep220: Should I Hook Up with a Celebrity? - Bonus Dec 16, 2019

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Listener “Kelly Kapowski” had a pretty famous rapper slide into her DMs and he knows she’ll be at his upcoming concert. Is he really flirting with her or is she reading into things? Would you hook up with a celeb just for the story?
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S3 Ep219: Audio Porn Is My New Bae & The Creepy Uncanny Valley Dec 12, 2019

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MAJORLY NSFW: Kathleen has discovered a new genre of audio erotica called 'audio porn' and she's excited to share her new discovery with Bethany in a guided masturbation threesome. Tristian, a hot British man, makes loves to the ladies on a private beach. Then, since the “Cats” trailer and “The Irishman” are forcing the uncanny valley on everyone, Bethany takes a deeper dive into where exactly the uncanny valley begins (and all of the creepiness you can find down there). Buckle up, friends!
Bethany’s Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetics
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncanny
https://www.adweek.com/creativity/cats-movie-trailer-unites-the-internet-under-one-shared-message-wtf-did-i-just-watch/
https://soundcloud.com/wort-fm/an-uncanny-valley-of-racist-design
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/03/why-do-so-many-digital-assistants-have-feminine-names/475884/
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-robot-voices/
https://www.npr.org/2015/07/23/425608745/from-upspeak-to-vocal-fry-are-we-policing-young-womens-voices
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/21/705395100/meet-q-the-gender-neutral-voice-assistant
https://www.genderlessvoice.com
Kathleen’s Sources:
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/best-audio-porn-erotica
https://weareferly.com/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/ (December 2019 issue)

S3 Ep218: Spy Skills You Can Learn & Google Searches We All Make Dec 04, 2019

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Kathleen is fresh off of a visit to the Spyscape Museum and she’s ready to teach you how to hone your spy skills. Then, in the spirit of making you feel not so alone, Bethany reveals the most common Google suggestions based on embarrassing prompts like “bumps on my…..” And take a second look at your jeans because Bethany learned a tough lesson the hard way.
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Kathleen’s Sources:
- https://lifehacker.com/how-to-boost-your-observation-skills-and-learn-to-pay-a-1678229721
- https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-train-myself-to-observe-more-details-about-people-with-the-purpose-of-knowing-a-little-bit-more-about-them-like-House-or-Sherlock-Holmes-do?awc=15748_1575306002_9263a0e24e692d0159ee7fb4d355f6a3&campaign=uad_mkt_en_acq_us_awin&medium=ad&pub_id=78888&set=awin&source=awin&txtv=8&uiv=6
- https://lifehacker.com/improve-your-powers-of-observation-by-taking-field-note-5907620 - http://ideas.time.com/2012/05/02/how-to-incease-your-powers-of-observation/
- https://www.glamour.com/story/why-is-the-cats-trailer-so-upsetting-an-investigation
- https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/cats-movie-trailer-why-do-the-cats-have-human-breasts.html

S3 Ep217: Thanksgiving Clapbacks & A Boot In A Vitamix Nov 27, 2019

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It’s Thanksgiving! Whether you’re basting a turkey or hiding from your family, you’re among friends. First, Bethany and Kathleen help you figure out how to respond to rude relatives who can’t seem to STFU about your personal life or politics. Then they share their favorite Thanksgiving memories, ideal Thanksgiving menus, and an idea for the newest Acquired Taste podcast Vitamix segment, “Will It Blend?”
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Our Sources:
-https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stop-microwaving-your-sponges-immediately-248830
-https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/thanksgiving-list-of-foods/
-https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/news/g3394/houseguest-tips/
-https://www.thespruce.com/ways-to-annoy-your-host-1216909

S3 Ep216: Your Questions, Answered! - Bonus Nov 26, 2019

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The ladies asked if you had any nagging questions about anything, and you responded! Kathleen and Bethany answer your questions about how to calm down a panic attack, who would win in a fight of ninjas vs. pirates, how to know what salary to ask for, and so much more!
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S3 Ep215: Holiday Life Hacks & Things People Found Hidden in Their Houses Nov 21, 2019

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We’re fast approaching the season of entertainin' and preparin’ stuff for other people with limited time and space. Thankfully, Kathleen has collected some of her favorite - and most useful - life hacks for this time of year! Then, Bethany is inspired by her friend’s true story and shares all of the dark, exciting, and RICH things people have found hidden in their homes! Plus, who did Kathleen and Neil deGrasse Husband sit next to on their dinner date?!
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Bethany’s Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_passage

https://www.engelvoelkers.com/en-cl/chile/blog/keep-secret-homes-still-hidden-rooms/

https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-weird-home-finds/amandasedlakhevener

https://www.buzzfeed.com/chuphanginichandrakanthan/goodnight-sleep-tight

https://www.insider.com/people-found-things-hidden-in-their-homes-walls-2018-4
https://www.insider.com/hidden-treasure-in-peoples-homes-2018-4 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/12358/9-crazy-things-people-found-inside-their-walls

S3 Ep214: How to Tell Your BFF You’re in Love with Them & The Mysterious Ukrainian Orphan Nov 14, 2019

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Pining after your best friend? Wondering if you should confess your feelings? Bethany has a great way to tell if you should go for it or not, and good ways to bare your soul if you decide to confess your feelings! Then, Kathleen fills us in on the crazy case of Natalia Barnett, the Ukrainian orphan who is either a kid or an adult...
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Bethany’s Sources:-https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/save-friendship-crush-bestie/1343594 -https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Your-Best-Friend-You-%22Like-Like%22-Them -https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/02/how-to-tell-your-best-friend-youre-in-love-with-them-by-those-who-have-taken-the-plunge -https://m.wikihow.com/Fall-Out-of-Love-with-Your-Best-Friend -https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/tell-your-bff-you-love-them/1551463
Kathleen's Sources:
-https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/kristina-barnett-adopted-child-real-life-orphan.html -https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7479061/Mom-claims-Ukrainian-daughter-9-adopted-really-22-year-old-dwarfism.html -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1t-cNJ8YGQ -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnjaI_N7ejM -https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50319910 -https://www.drphil.com/shows/ukrainian-orphan-child-or-adult-sociopath-the-exclusive-interview/ -https://www.insider.com/ukraine-orphan-natalia-grace-took-adult-education-courses-lives-with-pastor

S3 Ep213: Rapid Fire Advice On Stinky Feet And Unicorn Powers - Bonus Nov 12, 2019

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Not every problem is earth-shattering. Bethany and Kathleen tackle a bunch of your questions in this rapid-fire advice-giving bonanza! Which is better: a Pegasus or a Unicorn? How can you save your shoes from overly sweaty feet? Is Christmas the best time to announce a surprise baby? (Hint: YES.)
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S3 Ep212: Looking Inward for Happiness & the Most Haunted Military Base in the World Nov 07, 2019

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Do you look to other people to make you happy? Kathleen has a friend whose marriage is on the rocks because her friend relies on her husband to keep her happy. You may be doing this without even realizing it! Then Bethany talks about a haunted military base in Okinawa, and Kathleen lets us know where the sharks are gathering to party…..
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Bethany’s Sources:-https://www.military.com/undertheradar/2019/04/01/why-okinawa-most-haunted-place-military.html -https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/02/a-haunted-air-base-in-okinawa/
Kathleen's Source:
-https://medium.com/darius-foroux/self-reliance-is-the-secret-sauce-to-consistent-happiness-51b2a2288a2e
-https://slate.com/technology/2016/07/why-do-great-white-sharks-converge-on-a-mysterious-point-in-the-pacific-every-year-video.html
-https://nypost.com/2019/11/04/girl-in-zimbabwe-gouges-crocodiles-eyes-out-to-save-friend-report/

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