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It's A Thing

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

Having a Block Blast - It's a Thing 362

Producer Rich steps in for Tom to discuss a weird LinkedIn thing, and Molly has the new game hotness. Then Rich ferments on a thing, while Molly is just trying to get her protein.  LINKS: Protein memes Block Blast Co-fermented coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 28, 202529 minEp. 362

Heat Death and Smash Death - It's a Thing 361

Tom finds a new Briticism and Molly finds heat death. Then Tom says smashburgers are out, while Molly is here for Imogen Heap.  LINKS: The death of hot beverages Imogen Heap for sampling and sports edits PMSL Brazilian Burgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 22, 202532 minEp. 361

Butterbeer Sober - It's a Thing 360

Tom overhears a sober culture thing at a concert and Molly finds the newest brand flavor collaboration taking over everything. Then Tom recognizes zuded, while Molly finds NBA nicknames are amazing. Get the show here. LINKS: Butterbeer flavor The NBA nickname revolution California Sober Zuded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 202534 minEp. 360

Faux Transparent Starter Sauna Suits - It's a Thing 359

Tom finds new words for not being okay and Molly is seeing through a new fashion trend. Then Tom finds a sweaty thing that suits him, while Molly is getting her starter pack together. CONTENT WARNING: We use the term "enshitification" a lot in the feedback section. LINKS: Fleece-lined faux transluscent tights Starter packs "crashed out" Sauna suits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 07, 202530 minEp. 359

The Boomerang Episode - It's a Thing 358

Tom says hehehe to a reptile thing and Molly goes shopping in the world. Then Tom is keeping his palms cool, while Molly finds the next Millennial takedown. LINKS: Bag charms Gen Z making fun of Millennial burger joints Laughing Lizard Palm-cooling devices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 28, 202525 min

Functional Looking - It's a Thing 357

This week on the show, Molly and Tom dig into functional foods, emergency contacts, slow looking, and a new fashion thing. LINKS: Functional foods Functional spirits Cape coats This is my emergency contact Slow looking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 21, 202525 minEp. 357

Catching a Rising Hollister - It's a Thing 356

Tom finds that Kendrick Lamar is the opposite of reheated nachos and Molly is enjoying pink-pilling. Then Tom is big on cookies, while Molly is trying to understand Hollister.  Plus, music at the Super Bowl still matters.  We got new merch! LINKS: Pink-pilling Hollister Reheated Nachos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 14, 202531 minEp. 356

Microdosing Crumbs and Claude - It's a Thing 355

Tom microdoses a thing and Molly is talking about her boy Claude. LINKS: Crumbs Claude   Do It For the Plot  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 07, 202527 minEp. 355

The Mona Lisa of Smelling Like Death - It's a Thing 354

Tom goes on full Kidult and Molly is feeling the 90s vibes with Gelo. Then Tom's excitement blossoms again, while Molly has the latest gourmet trend to keep an eye on. Plus the youngs are on LinkedIn. LINKS: Gelo Kidult Corpse Flower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 31, 202525 minEp. 354

The Monopolies Are In Charge Now - It's a Thing 353

Tom finds the AI for choice for the youth and Molly has a new marriage thing. Then Tom simplifies the phone to its essential function and Molly is feeling colorful. LINKS: Lavender marriages Mocha mousse Snap's My AI on SnapChat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 27, 202523 minEp. 353

Thirsty Dior Bags - It's a Thing 352

Tom brings us the latest in drone tech and the portmanteau of our times. Molly offers us the thirstiest edits and the latest in faux fur. LINKS: Faux Fur  Target Faux Fur Dior Bags Blursed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 17, 202521 minEp. 352

So Many Conflicting Feelings - It's a Thing 351

Tom is seeking balance and Molly has a New Year bingo. Then Tom is on Watch Duty, while Molly is seeing the sights at night.  LINKS: Bingo boards for new year's resolutions Noctourism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 202526 minEp. 351

Let's Make Predictions - It's a Thing 350

Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look how they did on their 2024 predictions and prognosticate what the new year will bring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 202524 minEp. 350

Nailed It/Failed It - It's a Thing 349

To close out the year, we look back at all the things we nailed, and all the calls we completely failed at.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202431 minEp. 349

Swim with the Bait - It's a Thing 348

Tom finds a thing taking over your local FYE and Molly finds the other dude look of 2024. Then Tom finds people are talking about the holiday talk, while Molly finds everyone is unhinged.  Plus drones.  Family content warning: We talk about Santa.  LINKS: Parents agonizing over lying to kids about santa Junji Ito manga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 202426 minEp. 348

The Millennial Limit - It's a Thing 347

Tom splits the G and Molly is getting huge returns on her Pokemon investments. Then Tom would prefer if you just called, while Molly has reached her Millennial limit. LINKS: Nick Adults Splitting the G Dear old people, stop texting “call me” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 13, 202428 minEp. 347

Beauty Isn't Beautiful - It's a Thing 346

We are still rehabbing from Thanksgiving. Tom has bean thinking of a new thing and Molly is seeing an emoji trend. Then Tom abandons wine tradition, while Molly is looking at dermaplaning.  LINKS: White people using darker-skinned emoji Dermaplaning Beans Non-traditional wine glasses Ashton Jeanty (again) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 06, 202434 minEp. 346

Blueskys for Crumbl - It's a Thing 345

Tom talks about Bluesky and Twin Peaks clothes. Molly brings us the cookie of our times and Jared McCain.  LINKS: Crumbl cookies especially late night! Jared McCain Undercover - Twin Peaks clothes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 29, 202429 minEp. 345

Jude Law Is Our Copium - It's a Thing 344

Tom finds a new old Nintendo thing and Molly is flirting with Jude Law. Then Tom thinks we've hit peak Copium, while Molly is in the belly of the onion. Plus there is an undercurrent of smut.  LINKS: Jude Law Flirting Season Tennessee Onions Kirby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 22, 202420 minEp. 344

Don't Eat the Messenger - It's a Thing 343

Tom injects some new understanding into a Korean skincare thing and Molly is hungry for Moo Deng. Then Tom says more with less, while Molly is getting centelled.  LINKS: Hating Moo Deng NBA Centel Rejuran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 15, 202422 minEp. 343

Jeffersonian Bar Soap QR Codes - It's a Thing 342

Tom, Molly, and Producer Rich clear out the bullpen, our list of things that didn't make it into a regular episode. Some of them we remember quite clearly why we added it. Others, we try to reconstruct our reasoning. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202429 minEp. 342

2004 Comes Back Around - It's a Thing 341

Molly and Tom take The Verge's excellent 2004 or 2024 Quiz . It was a fun time. Play along with us and let us know how you did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202425 minEp. 341

Bogcore, Not Hardcore - It's a Thing 340

Tom gets bogged down in a new thing and Molly finds a ramp up psyop. Then Tom is getting a G-Shock Watch, while Molly recoils at a fashion revival.  LINKS: October just got so hardcore Skirts over jeans are back Bogcore   G-Shock Watches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 25, 202425 minEp. 340

Locking in to Halloumi Fries - It's a Thing 339

Tom celebrates Locktoberfest and Molly gets cheesy about something she called 3 years ago. Then Tom goes for a run in the park while Molly gets meta. LINKS: Halloumi fries  ( CALLED IT IN 2021 ) We're a thing The Locktober Surprise Parkrun   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 18, 202422 minEp. 339

Mother Facetune - It's a Thing 338

Tom is feeling maternal and Molly is easing off the Facetuning. Then Tom is interpreting a new thing and Molly finds the Michael Myers of football. Check out our new merch HERE. LINKS: Facetune Boise State goth volleyball player Ashton Jeanty Mother The 'Interpretive Dance Trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 14, 202429 minEp. 338

Maas Effect - It's a Thing 337

Tom is playing 4D chess and Molly finds the latest version of library love. Then Tom is putting on his stompers, while Molly finds the kids are sharing locations like crazy.  LINKS: LibraryTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 04, 202431 minEp. 337

Plant-Based Labubu - It's a Thing 336

Producer Rich joins Tom again this week to discuss the latest in diets, collectables, flavors, and water. Molly returns next week! LINKS: Plant-based diets Labubu Moo Deng Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 28, 202428 minEp. 336

Richard Gere Went to the Orioles Game - It's a Thing 335

Tom is all about BOGO and Rich is watching his smarts. Then Tom pauses on a new thing, while Rich adds to his aura.  LINKS: Smartwatches for kids Aura Pause ads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 20, 202423 min

Let's Read More Design Blogs - It's a Thing 334

Tom finds that brain rot is getting political and Molly respects the symphony dolphin. Then Molly finds that Windows Aero rides again, while Tom finds that slim is back. LINKS: Symphony dolphin Frutiger aero aesthetic Brainrot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 13, 202429 minEp. 334

Get a Skin Tag - It's a Thing 333

Tom gets unserious and Molly gets weird with jeans. Then Tom finds the AIification of humanity, while Molly gets in line for a new dancing thing.  LINKS: Weird denim Line dancing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 06, 202422 minEp. 333