No Accounting for Taste
Two comedians try to find the good in things people love to hate, from doomsday preppers to Mark Zuckerberg, in a freewheeling chat format.
This is a classic 'two comedians talking' podcast, structured around the high-concept premise of defending unpopular things. In practice, the topic is often just a jumping-off point for Kyle Kinane and Shane Torres to trade stories from their lives on the road, mock their own failed sponsorship deals, and riff on absurd cultural artifacts. [yHO9QDQrw-k, LCPdQrtx3tQ] It's a loose, unscripted conversation that feels like eavesdropping on two funny friends at a bar.
“The show's self-aware humor about the business of podcasting itself—openly discussing disastrous sponsor meetings and financial struggles—sets it apart. [yHO9QDQrw-k, lxu3lQmPW_0] The dynamic between Kinane's gravelly, world-weary cynicism and Torres' more excitable, storytelling energy is the core of the show.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by stand-up comedians Kyle Kinane and Shane Torres, *No Accounting for Taste* is a podcast where the duo investigates maligned people, places, and things to find the good in them. Joined by producer Charlene Conley, they explore topics from celebrity hobbies to doomsday prepping through personal stories and comedic rants. [16, HP8xdXFgqBA, yHO9QDQrw-k] The show, which ran from 2022 to 2024, is known for its long tangents and listener call-in segments. [6, lxu3lQmPW_0]
Credentials & credits
- Kyle Kinane: Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer with multiple specials (e.g., 'Whiskey Icarus', 'I Liked His Old Stuff Better').
- Kyle Kinane: Longtime voice of Comedy Central's on-air announcements.
- Kyle Kinane: Appeared on 'Drunk History', '@midnight', 'Conan', and 'The Tonight Show'.
- Shane Torres: Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor with a Comedy Central Half Hour special and a viral 'Conan' appearance.
- Shane Torres: Appeared on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', 'Last Comic Standing', and 'Comedy Bang Bang'.
- Shane Torres: Released comedy album 'Established 1981' and special 'The Blue Eyed Mexican'.
Other ventures
- Kyle Kinane: Co-host of 'The Boogie Monster' podcast with Dave Stone.
- Shane Torres: Creator of the podcast radio show 'Help Wanted'.
- Shane Torres: Hosted 'Shane Torres Conquers Your Fears' (Comedy Central) and 'How Good Can It Get' (Paramount+).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Preppers | No Accounting for Taste PodcastMay 6, 2024 · 1h 12m
- 02Celeb Hobbies | No Accounting for Taste PodcastApr 29, 2024 · 1h 09m
- 03Mark Zuckerberg | No Accounting for Taste PodcastApr 22, 2024 · 1h 08m
- 04
- 05Ghost Hunting aka Boo! | No Accounting for Taste PodcastApr 8, 2024 · 1h 07m
- 06Church | No Accounting for Taste PodcastMar 25, 2024 · 1h 13m
- 07Lies your Parents Told You | No Accounting for Taste PodcastMar 18, 2024 · 1h 17m
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Notable episodes
- 01Celeb Hobbies
Features a detailed, humorous story about a disastrous Zoom pitch meeting with a potential 'beard club' sponsor, showcasing the show's self-deprecating humor about the podcast business.
- 02Local Celebs
A prime example of the format, with stories about hometown oddballs like Portland's Unipiper. It also includes a surprising reveal of co-host Shane Torres's opera-singing background.
- 03Preppers
This episode perfectly captures the show's premise of finding the good in a maligned subculture, featuring a mix of practical discussion, comedic paranoia, and a 'Slurpin' Soup' segment.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational show, not an interview format; there are no guests. [HP8xdXFgqBA, yHO9QDQrw-k] Episodes are built around a single maligned topic but quickly spiral into personal anecdotes and comedic rants. [lxu3lQmPW_0] Producer Charlene Conley occasionally chimes in, and listener voicemails—including from a recurring soup-reviewing caller—provide regular segments. [16, LCPdQrtx3tQ, 18]
Signature segments
- · Defending a maligned person, place, or thing
- · Listener Voicemails ('Kitty Cat Callers')
- · The 'Soup Man' (a recurring caller who reviews soup)
- · Self-deprecating intros about the podcast's failures
- · Discussions about gaining and losing sponsors
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature guests; it is a co-hosted chat format.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The hosts secured sponsorships from brands like Factor Meals and MeUndies, but also frequently joked about their difficulty retaining them, even detailing a disastrous pitch meeting. [HP8xdXFgqBA, LCPdQrtx3tQ, yHO9QDQrw-k] This suggests the audience is likely male-skewing, aged 25-45, and receptive to direct-to-consumer brands, but the show's chaotic nature might be a risk for some advertisers.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of No Accounting for Taste?
- The hosts are stand-up comedians Kyle Kinane and Shane Torres.
- Is No Accounting for Taste still making new episodes?
- No, the podcast appears to have ended in mid-2024.
- What is the format of the show?
- Each week, the two hosts and their producer choose a maligned topic (a person, place, or thing) and try to find something positive to say about it through comedic conversation and personal stories.
- Are there interviews or guests on the podcast?
- No, the show is a co-hosted chat format and does not feature guests. [HP8xdXFgqBA, yHO9QDQrw-k]
- Who is the third person who sometimes speaks on the show?
- The third voice is producer Charlene Conley, who occasionally chimes in on the conversation.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Episodes are available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.
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- [01]Kyle Kinane - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Shane Torres Official Website - Aboutshaneisacomedian.com
- [03]26 Best Podcasts of 2024 | Esquireesquire.com
- [04]Shane Torres | Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [05]Kyle Kinane Biography | Fandangofandango.com
- [06]Shane Torres - Acme Comedy Coacmecomedycompany.com
- [07]Reddit comment describing the 'No Accounting for Taste' premisereddit.com
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