It’s a casual episode for the start of 2023! Bethany and Kathleen chat about a couple of the changes they’re making to the podcast for Season 6. Then, Bethany gets real about why her favorite restaurant (7-Eleven) broke her heart, and the two come up with mildly self-destructive New Year’s resolutions. Things are tense in the Kathleen-Neil bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think, and things WERE tense in the Bethany-Dennis bedroom but not for the reasons you’d think. Happy New Year, Tastebuds! Release the crazy!

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Bethany’s fave Instagram meme acct: @skull_swap (Julia Segal)

The Change by Kristen Miller - https://amzn.to/3WKp3II

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It’s our last show of 2022! Kathleen is helping everyone spend more quality time with themselves by recommending fun (and out-of-the-ordinary) things you can do while alone! Then, ’tis the season to rob a bank and stab your common-law husband. Bethany is listing some of the more bizarre crimes that have taken place during the holidays. Plus, what endorsement did Bethany and Kathleen turn down IMMEDIATELY? 

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14:26 - How To Spend Time Alone

36:06 -  Christmas Chrimes

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KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:

https://www.southernliving.com/home/things-to-do-alone-at-home

 https://www.southernliving.com/healthy-living/happy-at-home

BETHANY’S SOURCES:

https://dgriffinlaw.com/16-weirdest-craziest-christmas-crimes/

https://thetab.com/us/umass-amherst/2016/12/07/two-umass-students-arrested-charged-stealing-christmas-tree-boy-scouts-5601

https://christopherkokoski.medium.com/did-helen-ann-williams-get-away-with-murder-i-think-so-b623c78a0f38

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/man-stabbed-ceramic-squirrel-failing-buy-beer-article-1.1560341

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/prison-not-north-pole-for-santa-claus-burglar/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-dec-02-mn-49864-story.html

https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Pics-released-of-Santa-bandit-who-robbed-bank-5966969.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thomas_Crown_Affair_(1999_film)

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/h0y4hi/til_that_in_december_2014_a_guy_dressed_as_santa/

https://www.thedaonline.com/article_e6274c73-6c53-54b3-8206-762944fa758b.html

Instead of our regular loosey-goosey bonus, we're sharing a brand new episode of Kathleen's new podcast "Kathleen Can Do It" with her DIY partner in crime, Kathleen Martin. (Yes, they are both named Kathleen.) The Kathleens are breaking down how to give your bathroom a refresh without any major renovations. It is possible to feel like you have a new room without lifting a single hammer or paintbrush, we promise!

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Dec. 18 - Book Club @ 8:00 PM ET

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We’ve all been ghosted in relationships, but have you ever been breadcrumbed? (Or, if you’re like Kathleen and Bethany, are you breadcrumbing by accident?) Kathleen gives the definition of the term and why we should be on the lookout for it in our relationships! Then, Bethany is going through some more spooky rituals and games that may or may not result in a woman inside a mirror pressing her hands against the glass and staring you down. DON’T BREAK EYE CONTACT OR YOU’LL HAVE TO MOVE. Plus, Kathleen is not interested in Bethany’s weird gift suggestions.

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https://www.wellbeing.com.au/at-home/how-to-spot-a-breadcrumbing-how-to-avoid-it.html

Book: “Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark: A Guide to Summoning Spirits, Divining the Future, and Invoking the Supernatural.” Lucia Peters. Copyright 2019, Chronicle Books.

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/dangerous-games-to-play-in-the-dark?_br_psugg_q=dangerous%2Bgames  

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/52-weird-christmas-gifts-nutty-noel_n_637ec0f2e4b082d8e6cd5c32 

https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/noch-n66507.html 

https://cuddleclones.com/products/custom-plush-cuddle-clones

https://tiny-treehouses.com/products/temple-of-gratitude 

Happy Engagement Season! Kathleen’s coming in with hard facts about lab-grown diamonds. Are they better for the environment? Are diamonds made in a lab REAL diamonds? And can Bethany get a diamond grown in the shape of her face? Then, Bethany is going through some spooky rituals and games that you can play alone, with friends & family, and even THE OTHER SIDE (bwahahaha). Get ready to evacuate your apartment building! Plus, what’s the real difference between a psychopath, a sociopath, and a cat?

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16:21 - Lab Grown Diamonds

44:27 -  Spooky Rituals & Games

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https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/are-lab-grown-diamonds-really-the-sustainable-future-pandora-de-beers

https://www.7centerpieces.com/planning/lab-created-diamonds/

https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/26/world/africa/blood-diamonds

https://www.cleanorigin.com/blog/dark-side-mined-diamonds/

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/marketing-luxury-goods-as-green-isnt-black-or-white/3209314/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhRjh3Vg7w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MuUNj0XT_M

http://www.imperial-consultants.co.uk › 2021/02

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamKXuF7mug&t=720s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pySBjce1mh0&t=155s

https://www.brides.com/sustainable-diamonds-5116317

Book: “Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark: A Guide to Summoning Spirits, Divining the Future, and Invoking the Supernatural.” Lucia Peters. Copyright 2019, Chronicle Books.

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/dangerous-games-to-play-in-the-dark?_br_psugg_q=dangerous%2Bgames 

Are you still stuffed with turkey? Well, grab some more food because Kathleen just learned about an awesome idea for the upcoming winter months. Then, a bunch of you let us know the pettiest things you’ve ever done and we bask in the glory of your misdeeds. Kathleen's Mom makes a special guest appearance as well and we learn something very disturbing about her underwear.

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The holidays are officially happening, but don’t panic! Conversations with relatives and sort-of-friends don’t have to be strained, because Bethany is giving you a bunch of bizarre stories to talk about (including a man who ruined his relationship for the dumbest. reason. ever). Then, Kathleen needs to get some stuff off her chest, including figuring out if she needs to make a sign for her building and Get Involved.

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What We Talked About:

Conversation Topics for Thanksgiving: 14:24

Kathleen Has a Bee in Her Bonnet: 45:35

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BETHANY’S SOURCES:

https://www.boredpanda.com/enraging-parents-potato-reddit/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.boredpanda.com/creepy-things-people-find-new-homes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.boredpanda.com/stupid-stuff-rich-people-buy/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.boredpanda.com/couple-brother-sister-dna-reddit/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic 

It’s almost here: that Thursday in November where we gather together, give thanks, and dodge invasive questions about our love life and rude insinuations about our political beliefs. To help cope, Kathleen has some comebacks you can have in your back pocket when Aunt Helen has tee many martoonies. Then, Bethany is fascinated by people predicting the end of the world, and there’s something kind of comforting about knowing it’s been going on since the year 66. She runs down some of the best doomsday predictions. Plus, Kathleen has sort of already committed a Thanksgiving faux-pas and her mom is probably going to be mad….

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10:16 - Am I The Asshole Thanksgiving Role Pay

38:35 -  Funny Old Apocalypse Predictions

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BETHANY’S SOURCES:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2012-05-02-ct-talk-end-of-the-world-poll-0502-20120502-story.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabbatai_Zevi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Camping

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events#cite_note-9

https://www.britannica.com/list/10-failed-doomsday-predictions

https://www.amazon.com/Predict-1985-Who-Will-Survive/dp/0937580376

https://popcrush.com/top-40-pop-songs-october-2011/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_W._Armstrong

KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:

https://thoughtcatalog.com/melanie-berliet/2018/01/30-passive-aggressive-comments-that-are-definitely-worse-than-outright-insults/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/yqa78w/aita_for_pointing_out_i_didnt_invite_someone_to/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/s095c8/wibta_for_buying_a_self_cleaning_litter_box/

https://www.yourtango.com/2014235609/passive-aggressive-friendship-quotes-we-all-say-out-of-love

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/reys5d/wibta_if_i_added_a_credits_slide_to_my_group/

NSFW!!!! This is, perhaps, the dirtiest episode we've ever done

Don't listen around children, or your boss, or your Grandma. Unless she's one of those fun kind of Grandmas who like filthy jokes, curse words, and a good time. Then, you should for sure, listen with her.

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Kathleen's teeth are so shiny! She’s the brand new owner of some sparkly Invisalign and has the emoji smile to prove it. Luckily, her retainer is small so it won’t take up too much space in her theoretical vacation bags. And according to her topic, one woman traveled for 3 weeks with only a messenger bag and you can, too! Kathleen shares this woman’s secrets. And Bethany has noticed herself using pretty negative self-talk, so she’s taking the advice of a pair of siblings who know how to gain confidence by changing the way we speak. 

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13:33 - Sound and feel more confident by changing your language.

41:45 -  How to be a succinct vacation packer.

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PATREON Dates in October + November:

Nov. 2 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET

Nov. 13 - Book Buds @ 7:30 PM ET

Nov. 15 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET

Nov. 21 - Special Thanksgiving Foodie Book Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET

Nov. 29 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET

Dec. 7 - Study Buds @ 1 PM ET

Dec. 6 - Live Show @ 7:30 PM ET

Dec. 13 - Lives Show @ 7:30 PM ET

Dec. 17 - Book Club @ 7:30 PM ET

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BETHANY’S SOURCES:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/18/want-to-sound-and-feel-more-confident-ditch-these-11-phrases-from-your-vocabulary-say-psychologists.html

KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/packing-expert-travel-world-handbag/index.html

https://herpackinglist.com 

https://herpackinglist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ultralight-3-week-trip-packing-list-600x1167.png