
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!
Latest episodes

May 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
S7 Ep497: The Last Episode
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.
Note: Our episodes will remain up on our feed indefinitely.
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May 20, 2023 • 34min
S7 Ep496: Our Ethically Askew Gig Economy + Kathleen's Semaglutide Journey
Kathleen opens up about her semaglutide/baby journey. The hosts discuss selling out in the podcast industry and joke merchandise ideas. They recommend using the Zocdoc app to find and book doctors and highlight the benefits of Babbel for learning a second language. They talk about sheep shearing competitions and the gig economy. They share personal experiences with medication and healthcare, including struggles with insurance coverage. They discuss obtaining medication from a compounding pharmacy and their hopes for big life changes.

May 19, 2023 • 35min
S7 Ep495: Fun Facts We Learned From Our Dumbest Topic Ever: Dog Shows!
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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Sources:
https://www.lovetoknowpets.com/life-with-pets/ten-tips-showing-your-dog
Dog is awful at dog shows: @incrediblekratu (Insta)

May 11, 2023 • 36min
S7 Ep494: The Crazy Schedule You're Supposed to be Following...For Your House?
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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Sources:
https://housewifehowtos.com/clean/how-often-to-clean-things-in-your-home/

May 4, 2023 • 22min
S7 Ep493: The Jeans Of Productivity + A Forever 21 Met Gala
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!
PATREON Dates in April:
May TDB
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May 4, 2023 • 39min
S7 Ep492: Google's Funny Autofills & '90s Commercials That Will Blow Your Hair Back
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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Sources:
https://loverly.com/planning/ideas/things-person-should-know-partner
https://www.britannica.com/facts/volleyball#:~:text=Volleyball%20was%20invented%20by%20William,%2C%20on%20February%205%2C%202010
https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/blog-nine-guinea-pig-facts
https://www.cpschools.org/cms/lib/MI01001578/Centricity/Domain/217/Basketball%20Rules.pdf
https://www.my90stv.com/

Apr 27, 2023 • 40min
S7 Ep490: Hilarious Whimsical Words & Typecasting Yourself
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!
May TDB
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Apr 27, 2023 • 40min
S7 Ep489: Why the T-Rex was Just an Old Man & More Weird News!
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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Apr 21, 2023 • 39min
S7 Ep488: Caves And Cucumbers
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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Apr 13, 2023 • 35min
S7 Ep487: The Right Brain, Left Brain Conspiracy and Other Medical Oddities
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 ET - Live Show!
Book Club: Sunday, April 23rd @ 7:30 PM ET
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