meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
An Acquired Taste Podcast

S5 Ep405: Why We Hate-Watch Shows & Tricks Companies Use To Get Your Money

An Acquired Taste Podcast

Audioboom Studios

True Crime, Relationships, Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Philosophy

53.4K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2022

⏱️ 86 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

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


———


———


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:
Michael Jackson’s “Ghosts” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_FV5JbpVI



KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Everyone is seeing a rise in their energy bills.

0:02.8

So try a few small changes this winter, which could save you a lot.

0:06.6

Like, switching off appliances instead of leaving them on standby.

0:10.6

Turning your thermostat down a degree,

0:12.6

ideally keeping it between a comfortable 18-21 degrees,

0:16.5

or using a lid on your pots and pans.

0:19.5

It only takes a little energy to save a lot.

0:22.4

For more energy-saving tips and advice,

0:24.8

visit saving-energy.co.uk.

0:27.8

Cadant, your gas network.

0:30.4

Stop laughing, this is erotic.

0:32.1

I'm on a new medication, and I think it's making me lose to me.

0:36.8

I would have been a Ted Bundy victim.

0:38.4

Yeah, I had no idea that so many people out there felt the same way.

0:42.4

I didn't.

0:44.2

Now I want a peanut colada.

0:45.6

An acquired taste.

0:48.6

This is an acquired taste podcast.

0:50.6

I'm Kathleen Haney, you're.

0:52.3

I'm on the hunt for a really good puff sleeve blouse.

0:56.1

Going to a concert tonight where I don't know any of the songs,

1:00.0

I woke up happy today.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Audioboom Studios, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Audioboom Studios and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.