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It's A Thing

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It's a Thing is a decidedly off-topic show. It's a show about trends. It's a show about obsessions. It's a show about sneakers, becoming a plant lady, buying a house (holy cow, sewers), books, food (holy cow, lining up for pastries). It's about things that are already a thing, might become a thing, always have been a thing, or are only things in our own minds. And of course, it's about your things! If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, this show is us tying our shoes. And talking about it. 

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Episodes

Blue Dot Fever - It's a Thing 419

Tom is on a goblin tour, and Producer Rich discovered Generation Jones. Then Tom catches blue dot fever, while Rich gets into anti-aging. LINKS: Generation Jones Anti-aging Three-day one-night stay Blue dot fever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 15, 202639 minEp. 419

SOUP shots - It's a Thing 418

Rich is confused by European license plates and Tom is going to a water park. Then Rich is drinking SOUP, while Tom is loving retro tech. LINKS: SOUP Retro Tech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 08, 202624 minEp. 418

Pre-workout - It's a Thing 417

Tom makes a call on a Tin Can Landline, and Molly is at the boy aquarium. Then Tom explains Lowkenuinely, while Molly gets in a pre-workout. LINKS: Boy aquarium Pre-workout Tin Can Landline Lowkenuinely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 01, 202625 minEp. 417

Jordan Lucas - It's a Thing 416

Tom is putting on his sneaker slippers and Molly is all about Jordan Lucas. Then Tom wants the Arby's Meat Mountain, while Molly is LARPing being rich. LINKS: Jordan Lucas LARPing (your lifestyle) Sneaker slippers Arby's Meat Mountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 24, 202633 minEp. 416

Watching Madwoman by Laufey - It's a Thing 415

We're all watching Laufey's video. Then Tom is clueing us in on Acubi, and Molly asks "what about me?" Then Tom is going postbiotic, while Molly wears Alo. LINKS: The "what about me" crisis on social media Alo Acubi Postbiotic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 17, 202627 minEp. 415

Moon Joy - It's a Thing 414

We all appreciate the thingness of the Artemis II. Then Tom breaks down the craze of peptides, and Molly finds the Fibonacci sequence everywhere. Then Tom is mastering the heart butt challenge, while Molly uses her privilege to recognize Fordite. Links: Putting the Fibonacci sequence onto pictures Peptides Heart Buttt Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 202633 minEp. 414

Body Doubling - It's a Thing 413

Tom is having a walking taco, and Molly is body doubling. Then Tom finds the next evolution of Karaoke, while Molly is caked up. LINKS: Body doubling Caked up Walking Tacos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 03, 202632 minEp. 413

Catching Print - It's a Thing 412

Tom explains "This is who you're asking" and Molly is rewatching New Girl. Then Tom breaks down somatic workout, while Molly apologizes for catching print. LINKS: New Girl is the new rewatch thing Somatic workout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 27, 202631 minEp. 412

OXO Rapid Brewer and Beer Salt - It's a Thing 411

Rich is cursed and Tom is putting on beer salt. Then Rich finds a new coffee thing while Tom wants to get a digital camera again. LINKS: OXO Rapid Brewer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202626 minEp. 411

Ballet and Opera - It's a Thing 410

Tom is listening to Brazilian funk and Molly is listening to some smut. Then Tom is taking a half-body bath and Molly defends ballet and opera. LINKS: Brazilian funk Half-body bath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 13, 202626 minEp. 410

Unrivaled Basketball - It's a Thing 409

Tom is playing a classic N64 game and Molly is all about Unrivaled basketball. Then Tom recognizes the eternal thing of Monchichi, while Molly finds joy in a new taxation taxonomy. LINKS: Unrivaled basketball Olive Garden N64 Monchichi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 06, 202634 minEp. 409

Alysa Liu - It's a Thing 408

Tom and Molly break down all the Olympic things. Then Tom is talking pictures of a Japanese monkey with an old smartphone, while Molly is acting all chalant about mogging. LINKS: Chalant Mogging Japanese monkey (Punch) Using an old smartphone for taking pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 27, 202631 minEp. 408

Hyrox - It's a Thing 407

Tom is taking olive leaf capsules and Molly is getting fit with Hyrox. Then Tom is working out with nicotine, while Molly has bought vibration plates. LINKS: Hyrox Vibration plates Olive leaf capsules Athletic nicotine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 20, 202628 minEp. 407

Benito Bushes and Quad God (we know they're sugarcane) - It's a Thing 406

Tom is about the Quad God and Molly loves the Benito bushes. Then Tom keeps quiet about luxury, while Molly wears compression socks. LINKS: Benito bushes/the tree people Quiet Luxury (and the resurgence of Coach) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 13, 202634 minEp. 406

Colored Heart Emojis - It's a Thing 405

Tom is enjoying some colored heart emojis and Molly is about that Jon Hamm meme. Then Tom recognizes the prediction markets, while Molly is trying to hit the Dougie. LINKS: The Jon Hamm meme The Dougie Colored Heart Emojis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 06, 202633 minEp. 405

Friction Maxxing - It's a Thing 404

Tom is catching up on a new type of culture and Molly is friction maxxing. Then Tom discovered Dubai chocolate was not even its final form, while Molly is UpScrolling away from TikTok. Links: Friction maxxing UpScrolled "Catch up" culture Dubai Cookie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 30, 202637 minEp. 404

GLP-1 Culture - It's a Thing 403

Tom finds everything is getting GLP-1ified, and Molly is looking at Fallout merch. Then Tom is pretending its 2016 and Molly is conflicted about admin night. LINKS: Fallout merch Admin night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202630 minEp. 403

The Blef - It's a Thing 402

Tom recognizes Zootopia and Molly is all about Heated Rivalry again. Then Tom finds a morbid app, while Molly considers NADS IV injections. Plus the blef. LINKS: Are You Dead app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202627 minEp. 402

BONUS: Where we complain

It turns out customer service matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 202626 min

REBROADCAST: Man Buns at CES – It’s a Thing 45

Molly and Tom are at CES 2026 this wee so no new episode. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of a CES classic from the archives: Tom and Molly are back from CES and ready to talk about some things! Tom’s been watching college basketball and seeing neon, while Molly’s been rocking a distinctive new pair of shoes and spotting Man Buns at CES. Plus, Molly may have found the cure for the CES cold, and Tom doesn’t do a Seinfeld bit. Get the episode here . Links: Molly’s New Jordans Chinese Sneakers Molly’...

Jan 07, 202625 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Making Predictions - It's a Thing 401

Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look back at their 2025 predictions and make prognostications for the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202528 minEp. 401

Gloving (And Degloving) - It's a Thing 400

Tom finds the internet's boyfriend and Molly recognizes clankers. Then Tom risks degloving, while Molly drinks clarified milk wine. LINKS: Gloving (and degloving) Clarified Milk Wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 24, 202528 minEp. 400

50 Cent's Heated Rivalry - It's a Thing 399

Tom digs into neijuan and Molly basks in the glory of 50 Cent's pettiness. Then Tom is wrapping up the year, while Molly buys a waffle-knit sweater. Plus a bonus thing! LINKS: 50 Cent. That is all. Waffle-knit sweaters neijuan Year-end Wrapped stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 19, 202528 minEp. 399

Pthalo Green Legami Gel Pens - It's a Thing 398

Tom is stocking up on Legami Gel Pens, while Molly recognizes fumbled relationships. Then Tom is playing CloverPit and Molly is seeing pthalo green Also Know Your Meme is old now thanks to Skibidi Times. LINKS: Fumbled (in relationship talk) Pthalo green (and assorted controversy) Legami Gel Pens CloverPit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 12, 202534 minEp. 398

996 Culture - It's a Thing 397

Tom is working hard with 996 culture and Molly wants a quarter zip makeover. Then Tom is eyeing some tiny vinyl, while Molly brings us YAOI. LINKS: The quarter zip MAKEOVER. YAOI 996 Culture Tiny vinyl records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 05, 202531 minEp. 397

Your Black Friday Buying Guide - It's a Thing 396

Tom and Molly share some things we've featured before and some new things you might want to pick up. LINKS: Quarter-zip pullovers Dermaplane razor Miniverse Selvedge Denim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 28, 202529 minEp. 396

Twilight is Back - It's a Thing 395

Tom is laying down with Eiderdown and Molly is seeing Twilight. Then Tom is getting in shape with Ultrabreathe, while Molly is giving the red light to therapy. LINKS: Twilight Red light face masks Eiderdown Ultrabreathe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 21, 202533 minEp. 395

Retro Food - It's a Thing 394

Tom discovers all that's old is new again with food and Molly is standing for a thing. Then Tom sees a spike in premium pop-ups, while Molly notices the robots are talking to each other. LINKS: Standing on business / standing 10 toes down Retro Food Premium Popups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 202534 minEp. 394

Having a Boyfriend is Embarrassing - It's a Thing 393

Tom has the latest in grocery shopping and Molly is trying calisthenics. Then Tom has the BBC scoop of the century with Paddington Bear, while Molly reports that having a boyfriend is embarrassing. LINKS: Calisthenics Having a boyfriend is embarrassing 3-3-2-2-1 grocery shopping Paddington Bear meets BBC journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 07, 202536 minEp. 393

Group 7 - It's a Thing 392

Tom is in Group 7 and Molly is painting her nails brown. Then Tom is sipping some Dutch Brothers coffee, while Molly explains the phenomenon of "arrest me daddy." LINKS: Brown manicures Arrest me, daddy Group 7 (Shout out to Todd in Astoria, NY) Dutch Bros Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 202526 minEp. 392
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