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!
S5 Ep449: The Mystery of the S.S. Morro Castle & Idioms From Around the World
Nov 03, 2022
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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 strangest from countries near and far. Plus, Kathleen has discovered a new way you can shade your friends using technology. (Her mom’s doing it already!) —— What We Talked About: 14:30 - The Mystery of the S.S. Morro Castle 37:35 - Idioms From Around the World ——— PATREON Dates in November + December: Nov. 2 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Nov. 15 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 13 - Book Buds @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 21 - Special Thanksgiving Foodie Book Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET Nov. 29 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET Dec. 17 - Book Club @ 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! Chime Financial - Start your credit journey with Chime! Get started at chime.com/taste NextEvo Naturals - Get to the root of stress with the Stress CBD Complex from NextEvo Naturals! For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, visit NextEvo.com and use promo code TASTE! ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/ss-morro-castle-shipwreck/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Morro_Castle_(1930) KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: I'm Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears and Other Intriguing Idioms From Around the World by Jag Bhalla
S5 Ep448: The Boy With No Eyes
Oct 31, 2022
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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!
S5 Ep446: Spooky Stories For Halloween
Oct 27, 2022
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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!: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ——— Please support the companies that support us! Dock-A-Tot: Get 15% off at dockatot.com with the code AAT! Liquid IV: Get 15% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use the code TASTE at checkout! Solo Stove: Prepare for your best outdoor memories yet and save big during the Solo Stove Fall Event! Plus, use the promo code TASTE at solostove.com for an extra $10 off!
S5 Ep444: Kathleen Is Salty About Being From New Jersey
Oct 18, 2022
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Kathleen’s feeling insecure about her white eyeshadow so she goes off on the 50 states. (Just wait. It’ll make sense.)
S5 Ep440: How to Be Neat (if You’re Messy) & Obscure Shows That Deserve a Second Look
Sep 29, 2022
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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 Look ——— PATREON Dates in September + October: October 2nd - Book Club @ 10:30 AM ET October 3rd - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET October 5th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET October 24th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET October 30th - Halloween Book Club! 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! Honeylove - No matter the occasion, you deserve to look and feel your absolute best. Get 20% Off at honeylove.com with the code TASTE! SoloStove - Go to solostove.com and use the promo code TASTE for $10 off (on top of their Fall Event deals)! Hurry! The Fall Event ends November 10th! Upside App - Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code “aat” to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more! ——— Kathleen’s Sources: https://www.bustle.com/articles/159643-11-ways-to-become-neat-if-youre-super-messy Bethany's Sources: https://smellslikeinfinitesadness.com/40-most-underrated-tv-shows-of-all-time-part-1/
S5 Ep439: My Neck, My Back, My TV Has a Crack
Sep 28, 2022
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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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