An Acquired Taste Podcast

*Note: Segment 3 of this episode discusses eating disorders in detail and may not be for all listeners. If you wish to skip ahead, you’ll be told when to do so before the segment begins.* Bethany found an olllllllld magician’s book and teaches Kathleen that anyone can be psychic - with enough memorization! Can Kathleen read Engineer Rachel’s mind? Then, Kathleen opens up about a struggle she’s been hiding for most of her life and what lessons she’s taking from it. Plus, the ladies read your responses to “What fact about you is true but no one believes it?" Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  **If you’re in immediate crisis and need to talk to someone, please text CONNECT to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. 10 Free and Affordable Mental Health/Counseling Resources: https://lifehacker.com/top-10-free-and-affordable-mental-health-and-counseling-1788814933  ---------- Please support the companies that support us! Ship Station - ShipStation is the #1 choice of online sellers – you’ll ship more in less time, with the best rates available! Right now, Acquired Taste listeners can try Ship Station FREE for 60 days when you visit ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TASTE. There’s absolutely no risk, you can start your free trial without even entering your credit card info. Make SHIP happen! Warby Parker - Try on new glasses from the comfort of your home with Warby Parker’s Free Home Try-On program! Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for free for 5 days -- there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/taste! Best Fiends - Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Daily Harvest - Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables with thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted foods that can be prepared in five minutes or less. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code ACQUIRED to get $25 off your first box! ---------- Bethany’s Sources: “The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. ‘Q.’” by C. Alexander. Copyright 1946, Nelson Enterprises. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_(magician) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnydYLSDufw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fny   dYLSDufw

This podcast could save your life! Literally! Stop what you’re doing and throw. away. your. fake. makeup. Kathleen has facts and horror stories about what’s REALLY in those “too-cheap-to-be-true” lip kits and eye shadow palettes. Also, Bethany discusses why she and Dennis choose to live separately and why living alone is becoming a popular choice for couples, even those who are married! Plus, there’s a heated discussion on the Facebook Fan Page about whether or not Tastebud “Liesl" - who is an adult - should move out of her parents’ home. What do you think? Check out our merch store: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ----------------- Please support the companies that support us! BetaBrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants - Millions of women agree these are the most comfortable pants you’ll ever wear to work! Right now, Acquired Taste listeners can get 20% off your first order when you go to Betabrand.com/taste  ThirdLove - ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering Acquired Taste listeners 15% off your first order! Go to ThirdLove.com/TASTE now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! Rothy’s - Go to Rothys.com/TASTE to get your new favorite flats! LegacyBox - Get started preserving your past today! Go to Legacybox.com/TASTE to get 40% off your first order. Bethany’s Sources:  -https://www.purewow.com/news/celebrity-couples-dont-live-together -https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/celebrity/married-celebrities-live-separate-16841 -https://www.thetalko.com/20-serious-celeb-couples-who-actually-dont-even-live-together/ -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-compelling-case-for-not-living-with-spouse-or-partner-2019-06-13?mod=e2tw Kathleen’s Sources: -Netflix.com - Broken. -https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/counterfeit-cosmetics-fragrances -https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/165109/fake-makeup-trend-mac-kylie-cosmetics -https://www.essence.com/feature/what-you-need-to-know-about-counterfeit-cosmetics/ -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ9_7L873m8&feature=emb_title -https://www.howtogeek.com/267701/i-got-scammed-by-a-counterfeiter-on-amazon-heres-how-you-can-avoid-them/ -https://www.allure.com/story/counterfeit-beauty-products -https://www.howtogeek.com/331228/how-to-spot-fake-and-scammy-amazon-seller/ -https://itsblossom.com/identify-counterfeit-cosmetics/ -https://www.insider.com/how-to-tell-if-makeup-is-fake-2020-1 -https://www.instyle.com/news/how-spot-counterfeit-makeup -https://www.iprcenter.gov/referral/view -https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3099936/Using-fake-make-glued-eyes-women-discovered-dangers-buying-counterfeit-beauty-products-online-terrifying-scare-knock-designer-eye-shadows.html -https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a18194974/kylie-cosmetics-lip-kit-reaction/ -https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-semi-comatose-state-due-mercury-poisoning-mexican-skin-n1052961 -https://www.webmd.com/beauty/news/20191017/mercury-in-creams-feces-in-cosmetics-beware-bargain-beauty-products#1 -https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/89a8dx/dont_ever_buy_cheap_makeup_from_the_wish_app/

Game time! (Play with your office as a team building exercise!) Bethany spent too much time on the internet and has brought in a game. Are these people with exciting names YouTube influencers or soap opera villains? Plus, listen in as Kathleen and Bethany work their hardest to remember the name of Joey’s soap opera character on “Friends." Check out our merch: https://store.dftba.com/search?q=acquired+taste&_=pf&pf_v_creator=An%20Acquired%20Taste%20Podcast  Please support the companies that support us! IQ BAR - At just 160 calories per bar, IQ Bars are the perfect snack to stay full and focused throughout the day! Right now, Acquired Taste listeners can get three bars for FREE, just pay $3.95 for shipping when you text TASTE to 29071!

Cereal before milk or milk before cereal? Is it necessary to ALWAYS wear a bra? Would you make a deal with the Devil for something UH-MAZING? Kathleen is asking us life's most important questions! THEN, Bethany is serving up all the weird and terrifying ways Mother Nature is trying to K-I-L-L us! Worm rain? Check! Fire tornados? Check! Sit back and enjoy an extremely informative stream of consciousness, Friends! We're having #OneOfThoseWeeks! LOL. Check out our merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------------------ Support the companies that support us!  BioClarity: Get healthier, more radiant skin, by going to BioClarity.com and right now, enter the code ACQUIRED at checkout to get 15% off EVERYTHING on their website!  Joybird -  Create furniture that matches your own fearless style at joybird.com/​TASTE, and use the code TASTE to get 25% off your first order! thredUp - thredUP, the world’s largest online thrift store, is on a mission to help you be kinder to your wallet and the planet this season! Get 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/TASTE! Terms apply. Robinhood - Robinhood is giving listeners of An Acquired Taste a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at taste.robinhood.com  ------------------ Kathleen's Sources:  The Best Damn Answers to Life’s Hardest Questions: A Flowchart Book. by Tess Koman (Author), Katie Vernon (Illustrator). Workman Publishing Company. 2018. https://pairedlife.com/etiquette/Funny-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Friends https://www.mantelligence.com/weird-questions-to-ask/ https://www.mantelligence.com/hypothetical-questions/ Bethany's Sources: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/10-ways-earth-is-trying-to-kill-you10.htm https://theweek.com/articles/461762/7-surprising-ways-mother-nature-trying-kill https://time.com/4338310/rwanda-kivuwatt-methane-lake-kivu/ http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170202-the-places-on-earth-where-nature-is-most-likely-to-kill-you https://list25.com/25-all-natural-things-that-can-be-harmful-to-you/4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unusual_deaths#21st_century

Where would YOU hide important documents in your hotel room? Bethany found a survival book written by a retired Navy SEAL, and she’s teaching you how to escape from a car trunk, recognize someone following you, and pack your own rectal concealment! Then, Kathleen is ready for some cozy togetherness because Hygge is more than just candles and warm socks! Improve the quality of your life with this wintertime mentality. Plus, the ladies announce the winner of the Introvert Club sweatshirt giveaway!  Check out our merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------------- Please support the companies that support us! Skillshare - Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/TASTE and get 2 free months of Premium Membership! That’s two whole months of unlimited access to thousands of classes for free! AUrate - Aurate is fine jewelry made in New York City, founded by women for women. And for every piece sold, a child in need receives a book to further their education! For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/taste and use promo code TASTE. Care/of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code taste50. Noom - Noom is the habit-changing solution that helps users learn to develop a new relationship with food through personalized courses. You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/TASTE ------------- Bethany’s Source:  “100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation.” Clint Emerson. 2015, Simon & Schuster. Kathleen’s Sources: The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series). January 2017.  William Morrow Publishing.   - visitcookcounty.com/event/hygge-festival/ - https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/highlights/hygge/what-hygge - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/books/review/hygge-is-where-the-heart-is.html?searchResultPosition=2 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/14/beware-of-burning-candles-when-enjoying-hygge-say-scientists - https://www.elle.com/life-love/a25596553/what-is-hygge/ - https://mashable.com/article/hygge-scandinavian-lifestyle-trend/ - https://www.thelocal.dk/20190321/denmark-now-worlds-second-happiest-country-after-latest-report - https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2016-01-20/why-danes-happily-pay-high-rates-of-taxes - https://tradingeconomics.com/denmark/personal-income-tax-rate - https://international.kk.dk/artikel/how-many-hours-make-standard-working-week - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-happiest-countries-united-nations-2019/index.html - https://worldhappiness.report/

Listener “Esmerelda’s” husband has a friend who has feelings for him. Not only that, this “friend” has been talking behind Esmerelda’s back. After Esmerelda’s husband cut ties with that friend for a year, he suddenly wants to check back in with her. Should Esmerelda be worried? Please support the companies that support us! Wantable - Wantable has taken the challenge out of finding the right clothes to wear every day! Go to Wantable.com/TASTE for $25 off your first Edit!

We’d welcome you to this week’s podcast but we’ve been putting it off… Bethany talks about the strange daily tasks that give her TONS of anxiety. Turns out, this is a real thing and there are ways to cope with it! Then, Kathleen goes through the strange things that have already happened so far this year. 2020, you’re a total weirdo and we couldn’t be prouder.  Please support the companies that support us! BetaBrand  - Millions of women agree these are the most comfortable pants you’ll ever wear to work. Right now, our listeners can get 20% off their first order when you go to Betabrand.com/TASTE  Prose - Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Get a FREE consultation and 20% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/TASTE  Bombas.- Go to BOMBAS.com/taste TODAY, and get 20% off your first purchase! ThirdLove - ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering our listeners 15% off your first order! Go to thirdlove.com/TASTE now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! Bethany’s Sources:  -https://www.fastcompany.com/3029404/10-ways-to-do-what-you-dont-want-to-do -https://www.bustle.com/articles/105903-how-7-everyday-tasks-feel-for-someone-with-anxiety -https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201303/why-avoidance-coping-is-the-most-important-factor-in-anxiety -https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201303/6-tips-overcoming-anxiety-related-procrastination Kathleen’s Sources: -https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9015900/new-hairstyles-trends-2020#slide-1 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=67&v=MunlAm7IGsE&feature=emb_title -https://www.foxnews.com/us/carjacker-abducts-man-pet-goat-from-missouri-adult-store-police  -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/carjacking-goatnapping-brandon-kirby_n_5e0e27d2c5b6b5a713b73818 -https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327400.php#1 -https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/science/zebra-stripes-flies.html -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rambo-parrot-florida-let-me-out_n_5e136109e4b0843d36167007 - https://twitter.com/itsgabrielleu/status/1212247312157642752 -https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/01/gabrielle-union-surprise-uber-driver-bathroom -https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/01/03/Utah-mans-McDonalds-burger-turns-20-still-looks-new/7871578072537/?sl=10 -https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/mcdonalds-food-doesnt-rot/ -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/public-pooper-wisconsin_n_5e0e4708e4b0843d360f96a5  -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/colorado-drone-flight-mystery-polis_n_5e0f5b25e4b0b2520d208baa -https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/03/drones-mystery-lincoln-county-colorado/  -https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/01/05/meeting-colorado-drone-sightings/ -https://gazette.com/military/could-mystery-of-colorado-drone-sightings-finally-be-explained/article_c8d375be-2e6f-11ea-85b7-2335e1d42476.html

Happy New Year! Kathleen is opening up about her rough past 18 months, and she shares the steps she’s taking to fully live in the moment and take things 'One Day At A Time' in 2020. Then, Bethany looks back to the original Roaring Twenties and all of the weird things you could do in NYC. (Anyone need to buy a leg?) Plus, tips on gym etiquette for all of you Resolution-ers, and more of your voicemails! ---- Please support the companies that support us! Rothy’s - Go to Rothys.com/TASTE to get your new favorite flats! Skillshare - Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/TASTE and get 2 free months of Premium Membership. That’s unlimited access to thousands of classes for free! LegacyBox - Get started preserving your past today! Go to Legacybox.com/TASTE to get an incredible 40% off your first order. Noom - You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/TASTE! Kathleen’s Sources: -https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/9244/one-day-at-a-time/ -https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/27/style/self-care/13-ways-to-be-a-better-person-in-2020.html -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ways-to-be-happier-2020_l_5dfc23a9e4b05b08bab2981c -https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/03/entertainment/jonathan-van-ness-cosmopolitan-trnd/index.html -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJTt7bHl7nE -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVHSRY2I5Y Bethany’s Sources: -https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-things-about-life-in-1920s-new-york/jacob-shelton -https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Encephalitis-Lethargica-Information-Page -https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ega9qc/gym_goers_of_reddit_what_is_something_protocol/fc5y26p/ 

In honor of the last day of the year, we are tossing in a final 2019 bonus episode with listener grab bag questions! What accomplishments are we most proud of from the past year? Is it time do move out of your Mom's house? Who will you slap in the process of dying? Also... it's time to revisit our fave songs from the decade! Knock, knock Reese Witherspoon! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! ------ Support the companies that support us! Talkspace - Talkspace has more than 4,000 licensed therapists who are experienced in addressing the challenges we all face. To match with your perfect therapist for a fraction of the price of traditional therapy, go to Talkspace.com, Make sure to use the code TASTE to get your first week free and show your support for this show. http://talkspace.com [Code: TASTE]

Bethany and Kathleen read HILARIOUS and HORRIFICALLY embarrassing holiday stories submitted by Tastebuds. These tales are for the record books! Plus, Hallmark is getting a remix with some sassy new plotlines! Light your menorahs and hang on to your sleighs, it's time to wrap up the holiday season with a sprinkle Christmas poo.  ------- Please support the companies that support us! Purple: You’re going to love Purple. And right now our listeners will get a FREE Purple pillow with the purchase of a mattress! That’s in addition to the great free gifts they’re offering sitewide. Just text “TASTE” to 84-888. Zola: Zola makes wedding planning easier and less stressful, with wedding websites, registry, invites, and a handy guest list manager all in one place… Sign up at ZOLA.com/taste today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Blue Apron: Bring back the magic of your kitchen and enjoy a homecooked meal. Check out this week’s menu and get $60 off when you visit blueapron.com/taste  BioClarity: Get healthier, more radiant skin, by going to BioClarity.com and right now, enter the code ACQUIRED at checkout to get 15% off EVERYTHING on their website!  ------ Bethany’s Sources: -https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2014/12/what-was-christmas-like-during-the-great-depression/ -https://www.medievalists.net/2012/12/seven-medieval-christmas-traditions/  -https://www.eonline.com/news/1089511/mariah-carey-s-christmas-traditions-are-holly-jolly-and-oh-so-fabulous  -https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/celebrities-weird-christmas-holiday-traditions/85432064-d729-46a1-81f7-d53df875947b  Kathleen's Sources: -https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/18/us/owl-christmas-tree-found-trnd/index.html  -https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/12/17/gay-jesus-weed-smoking-mary-brazilian-christmas-parody-netflix-slammed-blasphemy/ -https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-quirky-menorahs-20191220-trlzzrarcjaudhcudxuv35yhom-story.html