An Acquired Taste Podcast

Bethany and Kathleen are tackling today's hardest hitting issues: dating a blood relative and societal norms when it comes to shared genetics, Bethany's missed opportunity to defuse a bomb, the wise words of Carla Borthwick and what we can all do to save Mother Earth, and lastly... Kathleen is finally ready to build her Tiny Home compound. Do you want in? Please support the companies that support us! Noom - You don’t have to change your eating habits all in one day! Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/taste

When’s the last time you checked in with yourself and remembered what you’re grateful for? Are you grateful for chilly movie theaters during the summer heat? Are you grateful for Hallmark Christmas in July? Are you grateful you found a gizmo on the Home Shopping Network that helps you make eggs 10 different ways? Pull out your journal and cover Alexa’s ears, Tastebuds! It’s time for a new episode of An Acquired Taste! Please support the companies that support us! Openfit - Take a fitness journey personalized just for you! During the Openfit 30-day Challenge, you’ll get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit when you text TASTE to 303030! You'll get full access to Openfit – all the workouts and nutrition information - TOTALLY FREE! Care/of - Get your own packets of daily vitamins personalized just for you! For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter the code TASTE! BioClarity - Get healthier, more radiant skin with BioClarity! Right now, Acquired Taste listeners will save 40% on skincare routines PLUS an additional 15% off everything on their website when you visit bioclarity.com and use the code ACQUIRED at checkout!

Bethany thinks a dude she met is taking himself WAY too seriously but is she being a jerk? Kathleen updates us on some health stuff she’s dealing with that may help you as well. Plus, the ladies share their summer goals and hear some of yours, too! Pull up your rompers! It’s time for a new Acquired Taste Podcast! Please support the companies that support us! 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! thredUP - thredUP is giving An Acquired Taste listeners a limited time offer of an EXTRA 30% off your first order! Visit thredUP.com/TASTE for 30% off your first order! 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

Bethany needs advice on how to bring up a very specific awkward topic in business conversations. Kathleen has found a way to pull herself out of a funk; will it work for you? Plus, the women discuss a gross news story that is…just…..it’s just awful. (Keep your wedding rings on your fingers, folks.) Put on your prescription sunglasses and stock up on aloe, because your friends from An Acquired Taste are here! Please support the companies that support us! Rothy’s - Head to Rothys.com/TASTE to get your new favorite flats! 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. Legacy Box - There’s never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Plus, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners an exclusive discount. Go to Legacybox.com/TASTE to get 40% off your first order!

Kathleen is about to smack you upside the head with love! She brings in an awesome lesson she learned that will change the way you think about your online (and real life) haters. Then Bethany changes lanes with a spooky highway story and tales of an underground tunnel. And, as always, the ladies have your voicemails! Pull up a seat, friend. The world is a big scary cafeteria and you can definitely sit with us. Please support the companies that support us! Openfit - Openfit will change the way you work out! During the Openfit 30 Day Challenge, you’ll get a special extended 30 day free trial membership to Openfit when you text “Taste" to 303030! Standard message and data rates may apply. Lola - Feminine care that’s for women, by women! For 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter TASTE when you subscribe!  Noom - You don’t have to change your eating habits all in one day! Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/taste

Bethany and Kathleen are cracking open their June 2019 issue of Cosmo Magazine and deep diving into 'Three Day Rule' the modern matchmaking service you didn't know you needed! And, just for good measure, they're throwing in some deliciously cheesy 90s quizzes too! Are you a snob in the UK? It's time to find out! Support the companies that support us!  Quip - The Perfect Toothbrush: We love quip over 1 million happy, healthy mouths do too! Quip starts at just $25 and if you go to GetQuip.com/Taste, you can get your first refill pack for FREE! -- GetQuip.com/Taste

There’s so much in this episode, one might call it a Pasta Salad of topics! Listener Sophie needs help regarding her under-motivated boyfriend Frank, Bethany found a super creepy old book in her apartment, Kathleen teaches the class how to email like a CEO, and the women take an old Seventeen Magazine quiz. Will Chase Crawford or Pete Wentz be YOUR Spring Fling? Plus, Kathleen learns a hard truth about Carmen Sandiego... Please support the companies that support us! Hug Me deodorant by Blume - Hug Me by Blume keeps you feeling good, feeling fresh, and super huggable. Right now our listeners will get 25% off their first stick AND free shipping when you text BFF to 79-79-79. This is a special offer you can’t get anywhere else, and you support An Acquired Taste when you support our sponsors!  BioClarity - Get healthier, more radiant skin! Go to BioClarity.com and get 40% off skincare routines PLUS an additional 15% off EVERYTHING on their website when you use our code ACQUIRED at checkout! 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!

Kathleen is sharing something absolutely cray-cray that happened to her last week... she was visited by a spirit! Get your step-by-step instructions for discovering your spirit guide via Montel Williams. Also, Dennis makes a special appearance in Bethany's tale of ultimate movie betrayal. UFOs are aplenty according to the government AND there was also a bar cart. We're in a weird mood!

Kathleen takes over the bonus episode while Bethany lives her best life in California this week. First up, there's a bone to pick with everyone's favorite Netflix organizer: Marie Kondo. Then Kathleen's husband gets in on the podcasting action with '160 Questions to Ask On A First Date.' Good thing they're already married or else it would most definitely, NEVER, work out.  Please support the companies that support us! ThredUp - Get 30% off your first order at ThredUp.com/Taste! ThredUP is the world’s largest online consignment and thrift store with up to 90% off + 50,000 new items added every day. Yay for sustainable fashion!

Want to be more charismatic but you’re too lazy to try? This week, Bethany teaches the class four easy ways to be more charming and charismatic like your favorite Mother of Dragons. Kathleen is all about renaming some stressful things in life, plus she tells us what really boils her blood about mint!  Please support the companies that support us! Openfit - Right now during the Openfit 30-day challenge, our listeners get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit, when you text Taste to 303030! You will get full access to Openfit – all the workouts and nutrition information--- TOTALLY FREE. Rothy’s - Get free shipping and free returns/exchanges on your Rothy’s shoes (but trust us, you won’t return them)! Go to Rothys.com and enter taste to get your new favorite flats and free shipping! LegacyBox - There’s never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Plus, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners an exclusive discount! Go to Legacybox.com/TASTE to get 40% off your first order and get started preserving your past!