An Acquired Taste Podcast

Ah, 2007. We were loving Plain White T’s, reading the final Harry Potter book, and three families in Washington were being mercilessly stalked via their cellphones even though the calls seemed to be coming from their own phones. Bethany tells the story of the Kuykendall phone stalker. Then, while we want to be responsible clothing consumers, not all of us can afford slow fashion. So Kathleen’s giving tips on how to tell if your fast fashion garment is going to stand the test of time or will dissolve the first time you wash it. Then, another fun round of Dr. Google! —— What We Talked About: 12:59 - Kuykendall Phone Stalker 39:26 - Navigating Fast Fashion Maggie’s Farm all natural insect repellent: https://maggiesfarmproducts.com/products/natural-insect-repellent  “Rebecca the Musical” Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roIueOG7_N4 (via “Wait in the Wings” YouTube) ——— PATREON Dates in June: June 2nd - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET June 14th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET June 19th - Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET June 29th  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Please support the companies that support us!  Lectric eBikes - Join the affordable eBike revolution! Go to LectriceBikes.com and use code TASTE to get a free foldable, mountable bike lock with any bike purchase.  Rothy’s - Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/TASTE  AUrate New York - For 20% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/taste and use promo code taste.  Solo Stove - Use promo code TASTE at solostove.com for an extra $10 off on top of their incredible Summer Sale discounts. But hurry! The Summer Sale ends June 23rd.   ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: Today Show segment, June 22 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wbi3VgLwvE https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/63e6z6/phone_call_madness_1_mysterious_kuykendall_phone/ https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/qkqp4/anyone_know_the_follow_up_to_this_true_creepy/ PODCAST: Cry Now, Smile Later “Episode 6 – The Kuykendall Phone Stalker and a Window Vampire Walk into a Bar…” https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JsdR8S9wFSH5sfKoPKvwn  https://www.theregister.com/2007/06/26/cell_hack_geek_spook_stalk/ https://www.metafilter.com/62510/A-horror-movie-come-to-life https://www.forbes.com/2006/12/08/phones-music-internet-tech-cx_df_1208cellphones_slide.html http://metachat.org/index.php/2007/06/23/a_horror_movie_come_to_life#comments https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3312813&page=1 KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.newscientist.com/article/0-sustainable-fashion-how-to-cut-the-environmental-cost-of-your-clothes/#ixzz7VRFQjSIy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WxfPM_VVX0 https://caftansandmalbec.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/8-ways-to-recognize-low-and-high-quality-garments-when-you-see-them/ https://www.vogue.com/article/sustainable-shopping-tips-experts

It’s the unofficial start of summer, so Kathleen is making sure you have all of the tools necessary to tell a proper spooky story around whatever campfire you come upon this season. (Smores supplies not included). Then, Bethany found another creepy book in her used bookstore travels, so she’s sharing a few suspicious deaths throughout history, including a national hero who may have been…..murdered?? ——— What We Talked About: 12:59 - How To Tell A Scary Campfire Story 37:13 - Mysterious Deaths from History ——— PATREON Dates in June: June 2nd - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET June 19th - Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET Live Shows TBA 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!  Bruush - Get 20% off when you pick your Brüush Brush Kit & Plan when you go to bruush.com/acquiredtaste  ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: BOOK: “Unsolved Deaths: Strange Deaths and Mysterious Disappearances.” Charles Phillips. 2019, Metro Books New York. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meriwether_Lewis KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.highwaywestvacations.com/blog/spooky-stories https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tips-for-writing-a-terrifying-horror-novel#7-tips-for-scaring-your-readers https://www.scaryforkids.com/vanishing-hitchhiker/ https://www.thesaurus.com/e/writing/write-scary-story/

Just a lot of useful jibber-jabber during this sweet sweet cotton candy bonus episode. Or if you are Kathleen, "bonys episode" (that is genuinely how she spells bonus). Bethany is pinpointing the moment that Michael Jackson took down her magic career (along with her Dad's friends). Kathleen wonders if Bethany ever suffered from a brain injury she doesn't remember. We tie a sloppy little bow over this Memorial Day Weekend Holiday episode with a ribbon that we levitated. And of course, we read the names of our Patreon supporters! <3  ——— PATREON Dates in June: June 2nd - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET Other June Dates TBA 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!  Splendid Spoon - Try Splendid Spoon today and take meal-planning off your plate. Just go to SplendidSpoon.com/TASTE for $50 off your first box when you subscribe to the Breakfast, Lunch, and Reset plan, OR the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Reset plan. 

Do you find yourself watching a show *because* you hate it so much? Bethany’s covering the reasons we hate-watch, as well as specific qualities these types of shows have in common. Then, hide your wallet, because Kathleen is pulling the curtain back on the sneaky ways companies get you to spend more money. —— What We Talked About: 12:38 - ‘Hate Watching’ Shows 42:05 - Tricks Companies Use To Get Us To Spend $$$ ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 19th - YA Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ 8:00 PM ET PATREON Dates in May: June 1st - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET Other June Dates TBD 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!  Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/TASTE for 15% off your first purchase.  Caraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/ATP to take advantage of this limited time offer for 10% on your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/ATP or use code ATP at checkout. Caraway. Nontoxic cookware made modern. Truebill - Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/taste - it could save you THOUSANDS a year! ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-psychology-behind-why-we-hate-watch_l_61bcecede4b04b42ab5fa761 https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190503-what-does-it-mean-to-be-camp https://www.vox.com/2014/12/10/7336119/hate-watching-explained https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate-watching Michael Jackson’s “Ghosts” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_FV5JbpVI  KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/15-sneaky-retail-tricks-that-make-you-spend-more-stop-falling-for-them.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/square/2020/11/13/17-strategies-for-increasing-your-online-sales/?sh=537ce74068c4 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/return-to-spender/ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/nordstrom-return-policy-changes-customer-abuse https://www.pinnaclecart.com/blog/make-online-shoppers-spend-more/

Quick! Throw your smartphone in the river! Kathleen is serving up some hard, scary truths about how the government is using third-party data to track you and why it could land YOU in hot water. Then, Bebe has the story of Karl Hunrath and Wilbur Wilkinson, two men who flew off in a plane to rendezvous with a UFO and never returned. Oh, and their wreckage and bodies were never found. Where’d they end up? —— What We Talked About: 14:28 - Third-Party Data & Your Rights 38:53 - The Missing UFO Men ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 19th - YA Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ 8:00 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!  Brüush - Get 20% off  when you pick your Brüush Brush Kit & Plan when you go to bruush.com/acquiredtaste  Bombas - Go to Bombas.com/taste and get 20% off your first purchase! Vegamour - Get the hair you have always wanted with Vegamour! Go to VEGAMOUR.com/taste and use code taste to save 20% on your first order! ——— KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:  https://www.npr.org/2022/05/10/1097482967/roe-v-wade-supreme-court-abortion-period-apps https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-tell-if-an-app-is-accessing-my-browsing-history-and-stop-it-from-doing-so https://www.eezlaw.com/blog/2021/april/internet-searches-that-could-get-you-arrested/#:~:text=Believe%20it%20or%20not%2C%20your,access%20your%20search%20history%20regardless. https://www.quora.com/Would-the-police-be-able-to-see-Google-incognito-searches https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/which-apps-share-your-data-the-most/ https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/252518189/Roe-v-Wade-reversal-could-hinder-data-privacy-rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence_warrant#:~:text=A%20geo%2Dfence%20warrant%20(also,a%20particular%20geo%2Dfence%20area. https://www.wired.com/story/geofence-warrants-google/ https://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/state-laws-related-to-internet-privacy.aspx https://iclg.com/practice-areas/data-protection-laws-and-regulations/usa https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/state-of-privacy-laws-in-us/ https://www.avg.com/en/signal/guide-to-android-app-permissions-how-to-use-them-smartly BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://files.secure.website/wscfus/10582237/26186013/top-secret-nick-redfern-team-enki-free-pdf.pdf https://chasingufosblog.com/2020/03/11/karl-hunrath-and-the-incredible-adventures-of-bosco/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Redfern https://bizarreandgrotesque.com/2015/07/19/the-two-men-who-went-missing-looking-for-a-ufo/ https://www.ufobc.ca/kinross/planeMishaps/hunrathAndWilkinson.html https://www.mic.com/articles/52387/world-ufo-day-9-most-infamous-sightings https://www.sacred-texts.com/ufo/otof/otof16.htm http://image.slidesharecdn.com/ufocrashsecretsatwrightpattersonairforcebase-131206001526-phpapp01/95/ufo-crash-secrets-at-wright-patterson-air-force-base-24-638.jpg?cb=1386289079 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/3dwfqp/the_case_of_karl_hunrath_and_wilbur_wilkinson_two/

What's the equation for a perfect 'white t-shirt' look? Bethany and Kathleen are breaking down the logistics. Then, the ladies ponder what they would put into a time capsule if they had to create one in their 30s. Bethany reveals that lately, her favorite item of clothing is from the party store. They also get a visit from Dr. Google to figure out why Bebe is dying.  Happy loose goosey bonus, y'all!  ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 19th - YA Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ 8:00 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!  Splendid Spoon - Try Splendid Spoon today and take meal-planning off your plate. Just go to SplendidSpoon.com/TASTE for $50 off your first box when you subscribe to the Breakfast, Lunch, and Reset plan, OR the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Reset plan. 

“How far will you go for magic?” Bethany’s back on her 2020 bullshit, giving you her second installment of David Copperfield’s magic secrets, revealed! (If you missed the first installment, go back to Episode 295.) Bebe may be the only person who had a David Copperfield poster in her college dorm room, but we can all bathe in the joy of dramatic bed sheets and tiny ladies hiding under tables. Then, Kathleen pulls out her lock pick set and hides in a trash bag, because she’s giving us the skinny on the craziest prison escapes! Do YOU have the photographic memory required to recreate a key?  —— What We Talked About: 2:02 - Intro To Topics 04:46 - Bethany’s Grandmother passed away 08:36 - Kathleen’s Mom is living with her for now 15:03 - More David Copperfield Magic Tricks Revealed  48:38 - Funny Prison Escape Stories 1:13:13 - Bethany’s bonnet bee: processing times 1:19:13 - Apple Air Tag Trackers 1:20:55- What we learned this week 1:25:18 - Voicemails —— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 19th - YA Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ 8:00 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!  Solo Stove - Shop now and get up to 30% off fire pits all month long, AND use promo code TASTE at checkout to get an extra $10 off, plus a lifetime warranty and FREE 30-day returns! Rothy’s - Your new favorite shoes are waiting. Discover the versatile styles you can wear absolutely anywhere and get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/TASTE  Talkspace - Match with your dedicated therapist today at talkspace.com and use promo code taste during sign-up to get $100 off your first month.  Chime - So what are you waiting for? Hopefully not your paycheck. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/taste  ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: David Copperfield - “Metamorphosis” Illusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJVOuptIAtM  David Copperfield – “Portal" Illusion https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4hjve  https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1500715 “East of Eden Suite,” Lee Holdridge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ih7T1_uY7k David Copperfield – Guinness Book of World Records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7tENaNIYj8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gaughan https://www.grunge.com/610169/the-untold-truth-of-david-copperfield/ https://secrets-explained.com/david-copperfield/metamorphosis https://secrets-explained.com/david-copperfield/portal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_(magic_trick) https://www.documentarytube.com/articles/david-copperfield-the-mystery-behind-the-tricks https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/booking/show-booking.html#/show-listing?arrive=2022-05-10&showId=b29623d7-0d20-420f-8997-a6b6ac8e5539  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prestige  KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:  https://www.newsweek.com/casey-white-vicky-white-married-called-wife-before-died-1705053  https://www.quora.com/If-you-talk-about-a-crime-in-Catholic-confession-can-the-priest-report-it-to-the-police https://allthatsinteresting.com/prison-escapes https://www.statista.com/statistics/624069/number-of-escapees-from-prisons-in-the-us/#:~:text=Number%20of%20escapees%20from%20prisons%20in%20the%20U.S.%202000%2D2019&text=In%202019%2C%202%2C231%20inmates%20escaped,facilities%20across%20the%20United%20States. https://list25.com/25-dumbest-prison-escapes/ https://metro.co.uk/2010/05/10/man-dressed-as-snoopy-tries-to-break-into-jail-293593/ https://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5623GN20090703 https://www.insidehook.com/article/crime/the-most-ridiculous-and-real-prison-escapes-of-all-time https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sidney-da-cruz-carlos-pereira-trash-bags_n_1773606?utm_hp_ref=weird-news https://www.insidehook.com/article/crime/the-most-ridiculous-and-real-prison-escapes-of-all-time

Are you listening to this podcast while you drink your morning coffee on the go? Did you just give your coworker a thumbs up? These are just two of the American customs that other countries think are bizarre, confusing, or just downright rude! Is it something you do on Kathleen’s list? Then, Bethany picked up a curious little book on her most recent trip to the used bookstore. It shares spells from cultures around the world and as far back as the Old Testament. If you want to bring your lover back to you, you’re suffering from rheumatism, or you want to keep your lover safe in battle, get ready to take notes! Plus, would you buy a house if it came with a squatter living in the basement? —— What We Talked About: 0:18 - Intro To Topics 03:21 - Bethany’s Woo Woo Neighborhood 05:39 - Embracing your own stereotype  09:34 - What does Goop’s Vagina Candle smell like? 14:54 - Confusing American Customs 43:28 - Secret Spells from Ages Past 1:09:02 - The house that sold with squatters 1:15:11 - California Wine is starting to taste like wildfire 1:17:39 - What we learned this week 1:21:53 - Voicemails ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 17h  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ TBD YA Book Cub Informal Book Buds Meeting - TBD 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!  AURATE - For 20% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/taste and use promo code “taste" Caraway - Visit Carawayhome.com/ATP to use the code “ATP” to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase! Splendid Spoon - Try Splendid Spoon today and take meal-planning off your plate. Just go to SplendidSpoon.com/TASTE for $50 off your first box when you subscribe to the Breakfast, Lunch and Reset plan, OR the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Reset plan.  Athena Club - Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today at AthenaClub.com and use promo code “taste” to get 20% off your first order when you sign up! ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-immense-popularity-of-the-cozy-mysteries_b_9143266 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detection_Club https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Age_of_Detective_Fiction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Peril https://elegsabiff.com/2013/04/20/a-z-challenge-rules-of-the-detection-club-circa-1929/ https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/09/cozy-mysteries-popularity-crime-without-gore/620085/ https://crimereads.com/cozy-mysteries-represent-the-way-life-should-be/ KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:  https://www.redbookmag.com/life/g4523/american-culture-customs-traditions https://www.eatthis.com/news-major-side-effect-coffee-to-go-cup/ https://www.wikihow.com/Respond-to-a-Thumbs-Up-Emoji https://www.quora.com/Is-it-rude-and-childish-to-customize-substitute-your-restaurant-order-with-all-sorts-of-picky-special-instructions https://businessofhome.com/articles/no-chill-a-closer-look-at-america-s-obsession-with-ice https://www.news.com.au/technology/why-do-americans-put-the-date-the-wrong-way-around/news-story/2623ac4a756a5948df44c0233ea8b4a9#:~:text=America%20inherited%20the%20months%2Dfirst,of%20dd%2Dmm%2Dyyyy. https://www.fastcompany.com/90724257/what-nycs-new-salary-transparency-law-will-mean-for-you#:~:text=The%20New%20York%20City%20Council,correct%20pay%20inequities%20and%20discrimination.

Last week, Kathleen taught us how to get more (and better) sleep. Now, Bethany is explaining all of the strange things your body is doing while you’re getting that better sleep! (Do you know the gross reason you wake up with “sleep” in your eyes?) Then, Kathleen is talking about why mental health hygiene is just as important as your body’s hygiene. What you do in the morning can change your entire day! Also, Bethany canceled a service that we all use, but she's OVER IT! All this and more + your voicemails! —— What We Talked About: 1:56 - Intro to topics 03:23 - Bethany canceled Netflix 07:48 - Your Bridgerton name 09:26 - Getting emotionally attached to furniture 15:05 - Scary Sleep Facts 38:14 - Mental Health Hygiene  59:15 -  Bethany FINALLY got a new phone 1:01:32 - Bethany’s aurora rejects technology  1:03:13 - A woman fell into a poo hole 1:06:29 - Bethany’s Grandma <3 1:07:27 - Neil got ‘Text’ scammed 1:11:21 - What we learned this week 1:14:40 - Voicemails ——— PATREON Dates in May: May 4th - Study Buds @ 1:00 PM ET May 9th  - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 25th - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET May 31st - Book Club  @ TBD YA Book Cub Informal Book Buds Meeting - TBD 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!  Truebill - Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start canceling today at Truebill.com/taste It could save you THOUSANDS a year! Liquid IV - Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  Lectric eBikes - Join the affordable eBike revolution. Go to LectriceBikes.com and use code TASTE to get a free foldable, mountable bike lock with any bike purchase.  SkyLight Frames - Now, as a special holiday offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code Taste Brüush - Get 20% off when you pick your Brüush Brush Kit & Plan when you go to bruush.com/acquiredtaste  ——— BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-sleep/laura-allan https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/advice/g1745/what-happens-during-sleep/ KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/25/health/mental-health-hygiene-wellness/index.html https://www.scribd.com/podcast/418187686/Ep-118-Mental-Hygiene-We-have-so-much-knowledge-about-how-to-take-care-of-ourselves-physically-We-teach-our-kids-about-nutrition-and-we-understand https://thriva.co/hub/mental-health/high-cortisol-levels-causes-symptoms https://www.allankarl.com/try-something-new-35-ideas-for-doing-something-new-different-in-your-life/?doing_wp_cron=1650891042.1479001045227050781250

How do celebs who throw big parties not get their stuff stolen all the time? Do they have bodyguards for certain rooms? Also, Chad Michael Murray is the star that we don't appreciate enough. The motion picture 'Cinderella Story' is highly underrated (according to exactly one of us). We're also mixing some 90s trend news into our usual stream of bonus episode hodge-podge. Then, listen for all the Bonus Bud names read at the end! Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ------ What we talked about: The Heartthrob Bob: https://www.russh.com/heartthrob-bob-trend/ The New “It” Shorts: https://www.vogue.com/article/revival-of-cargos  PODCAST: “Maintenance Phase” ------ Please support the companies that support us!  Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/TASTE for 15% off your first purchase.