In the unofficial Part 2 of this unintended series, Bethany brings you household items that could very well save your life. (Make sure you’re stocked up on tampons, everyone!)

This episode tells a story about Bethany's greatest shame and the awful split-second decision she made, right before Dennis' family came over for Christmas. Plus, it's Dennis' turn for Radical Candor Corner! Put on your dark sunglasses.... ----- Please support the companies that support us! Dock-A-Tot - For a limited time, get 15% off at dockatot.com with the code CHECKIN! ----- Don't forget to catch An Acquired Taste's main episodes every Thursday! Join The Check-In's Patreon for live...

Stop! Back away from your wall! And a few of those plants! And also your laundry corner! Kathleen is coming in hard and fast with many of the 50 total household items that could kill you, and none of them involve Alexa telling your oven to turn the heat up before locking your front door.

It's time for a new segment: Radical Candor Corner! Bethany needs to talk to Dennis about a certain kitchen habit he has that she wants to nip in the bud. Then, Dennis is CONFOUNDED by something Bethany "cooked" the other day. Would you eat this? And a new game that had them both laughing so hard that Bebe needed her inhaler. ------ Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams:...

(NOTE: We recorded this episode before news spread about the “Doppelgänger murder,” but there’s a link to the story in our show notes below.) Have you ever been told you have a doppelgänger? Have you seen them? It’s wild to find out that someone completely unrelated to you has your face. But do they really? Bethany breaks down the science behind why two total genetic strangers sometimes look so much alike. Plus, seeing one’s doppelgänger is said to portend bad luck, so Bebe shares some spooky...

Oh man, Kathleen’s neighbors are the WORST. They’re making so much noise that her walls are literally making cracking noises. As a result, “Kathleen H. from Hoboken” is fired up and writing some pretty excellent strongly-worded emails. Plus, you’ll never guess how she upped the ante! Plus, what’s inside a Baby Feels So Real that makes it feel so real? Spoiler alert: You’re going to hate it.

Actors are always changing their voices for different roles. But what about celebrities who used fake voices in their daily lives and fooled us all? This week, Bethany is talking about four famous people who masked their real voices for various reasons – and with varying levels of believability. Then, Kathleen is sharing what pants we should and shouldn’t be wearing this year, including a very polarizing style! (Would you wear them??) Plus, Bethany’s new attempt at meditating and how you can...

Have you ever jumped to a conclusion based on a snippet of a conversation you overheard? Well, Dennis overheard Bethany talking to her family and has decided that she's in love with her cousin. They discuss. Plus, some awful New Year's Resolutions for couples! ----- Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: twitch.tv/denniscahlo Dennis Solo: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm EST Bethany & Dennis:...

Kathleen is thrilled about all of the new smart kitchen gadgets unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, despite Bethany’s concern that they’ll conspire to trap you in your house. How much would you pay for a compost bin that works in 4 hours? What about a stove without a handle? Or a machine that makes your cocktails for you? Plus, the show debuts its new segment: Pop Culture Coffee Break!

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,...

Hey, Young Ones! Do you feel like the grown-ups around you just don't understand your language? Don't worry. Your internet aunt and uncle are going through the Youth of Today Lexicon and teaching each other the most important phrases that Gen Z is using.

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?

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!

This week, Dennis and Beebs discuss huge lessons they both learned about themselves over Thanksgiving, they read two incredible emails from you, and Bebe's eye are blasted wide open when Dennis explains how he wakes up in the morning.

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,...

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...

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.

Hoo boy! What a crazy week it's beeeeen! Bethany reveals why she seemed pretty upset during a recent Twitch stream, Dennis learns a new version of Bebe's insanity (the Convent Edition), and the two discuss the differences between their two families as the holidays approach! Join our Patreon for live streams of The Check-In recording, freebies, and more! https://www.patreon.com/denniscahlo ----- Twitch streams: Thursdays 5pm-8pm EST twitch.tv/denniscahlo Subscribe to Dennis' YouTube...

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.

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...

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

It's time again to check in, baby! Bethany and Dennis have a new segment that made them laugh harder than they've laughed in a long time. After going over how they did this week, they debut:  Little Bethany's Recipes! Bethany shares actual recipes she used to make as a small child. (Take your Lactaid because DAIRY.) Then, they discuss something they think is actually pretty common that people don't seem to talk a lot about: if you're a woman in a relationship, do you ever feel like your...

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...

In the 1930s, a luxurious passenger shipwrecked at Asbury Park. Only 6 lifeboats were deployed, the captain died the night before, and a suspicious fire ended up spreading throughout the entire ship. Was it a horrible accident, or the work of one man and a government cover-up? Bethany covers the crazy story of the S. S. Morro Castle. Then, we’re not beating around the bush! English isn’t the only language that has bizarre idioms that don’t always make sense, and Kathleen is sharing some of...

We have a special Halloween bonus episode of scary stories submitted by listeners! What's in the corner of your bedroom? NOTHING GOOD. What's that shuffling noise? NOTHING GOOD. What happens when you insult Grandma? NOTHING GOOD. Happy Thin Veil Day, Y'all!