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It's A Thing

ToMolly•www.itsathing.me
Society & Culture
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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

Fine - It's a Thing 96

This week, Tom is seeing a resurgence of 80's puzzles, then isn't unimpressed by a new grammar trend. Molly counters with a terse text trend and accessories for a popular accessory. Plus things are intuitively eating themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2020•30 min

Packing It In - It's a Thing 95

Tom and Molly discover they have an Ur Thing this week and come up with a business plan in the process. Then Tom is using his eating intuition, while Molly revisits bidets. Plus some personal things have Tom visiting the bank and Molly discovering Instapot awesomeness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2020•35 min

Brunch Zima - It's a Thing 93

Welcome to Season 6 of It's a Thing! Tom is back from Japan and he has a sizable breakfast and coffee things to discuss. Meanwhile Molly has seen the light on a new thing and sees a footwear stalwart returning to thingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 2020•28 min

Best of 2019 - It's a Thing 92

Enjoy a selection of the best things of the year. We put together an episode with some of our most prescient and hilarious things of 2019. See you in 2020! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2019•32 min

The Quinoa of Booze - It's a Thing 91

To close out 2019, Tom and Molly are clearing out the bullpen to start fresh for the New Year. They're running down all the almost-things that were candidates for other episodes. For every weighted blanket and VSCO girl, there's some single serve pour over coffee that stays in the bullpen. It's time to give them their due! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 2019•18 min

Hope for the Youth of America - It's a Thing 90

This week, Tom discovers water in a box that isn't boxed water, which might come in handy when Molly talks about thirst traps. Then they talk about socks being cool and the emo rap takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2019•31 min

Post Pumpkin Spice Latte - It's a Thing 89

This week, Tom thinks he's found the new post-pumpkin spice flavor of the season, while Molly weighs the merits of CBD for dogs. Then they discuss all things chonk, and why poop is now socially acceptable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 2019•26 min

Deeply Hip Gen Z Con - It's a Thing 88

To unwind after Thanksgiving, Tom is enjoying fine glass of sherry, while Molly curls up with her weighted blanket. Then they try to untangle why ComplexCon lives up to its name while making everyone hungry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2019•30 min

Glassware is in the Air - It's a Thing 87

This week, Tom thirsts for some metal banded drinking glasses, while Molly makes the case that swoll vegans are a thing. Then they both want to take a trip to Columbia while listening to Mr. Sandman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2019•26 min

The NeverEnding Life Savers Storybook - It's a Thing 86

Tom takes umbrage with a holiday-related unthing, while Molly is looking at teddy coats to keep warm this winter. Then Tom has a bead on the new wedding song for Millennials, while Molly finds the dark side of wine-based decor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2019•28 min

Mernicorn Party - It's a Thing 85

Molly was trapped in a bouncy castle this week, so Tom and Producer Rich are talking about the things. This week Rich thinks mermaids are entering a whole new world of thingness, while Tom is kicking back with some canned wine. Then they discuss the effect of YouTube on kid's entertainment and if coffee omelette is better marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 11, 2019•37 min

Molly's Rule of Threes - It's a Thing 84

This week, Tom is all about them donut walls, while Molly is tipping back some single-serving alcohol. Then they crank the XTC while trying to find a trip-sitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 2019•30 min

It All Started With Lizzo - It's a Thing 83

In this episode, Molly discusses why Chipotle is back while Tom is watching quality children's entertainment. Then they hate on an astrological sign and give Yelp a yelp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2019•37 min

Hyper Kinetic Things - It's a Thing 82

Tom is seeing boxy signage at the mall while Molly is hearing a lot about Fleetwood Mac. Then Molly and Tom think Urban Farming is approaching thing escape velocity and periods are definitely a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2019•37 min

One Giant Teenager - It's a Thing 80

Tom and Molly drive a Subaru Crosstrek to do some sad fishing. Then they go corset-free to drink some coffee out of their small Yeti tumblers. Plus listeners email in with the hidden secrets of arugula, and commercials are an awesome way to distract us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 2019•33 min

Cashing In On Escapism Privilege - It's a Thing 79

Molly is cancelling Tom's plan to extols the virtues of Tekashi 6ix 9ine. Then they discuss the puffy vests of vegetables. Plus, is someone giving Fordo a run for her money? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 01, 2019•31 min

It's Your Thing - It's a Thing 78

Molly lost her voice, so this week Tom and producer Rich are talking about your things! They discuss amazing listener emails about cargo pants, all things VSCO, proper thing disclosure, potential time traveling things, and so much more. NOTE: One email has two harsh words near the top of the episode, cover little ears if needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 21, 2019•22 min

Developing Yacht Rock That Slaps - It's a Thing 77

Tom checks on if we've hit peak Yacht Rock and Molly discovers that instant cameras are the new hotness. Plus Tom gets hip to the new slang, and Molly introduces him to Chef's Kiss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2019•30 min

The Rosé of 2019- It's a Thing 76

Molly is taking a sip on the new hot autumnal drink, orange wine, while Tom discusses getting to know your number neighbor. Then they discuss the sudden emergence of self-balancing one-wheeled transportation, and the latest in psychedelics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 2019•34 min

Girls Be VSCO - It's a Thing 75

Tom is back from his world travels, and Molly is back from Minnesota, so that must mean they talked about some things. Tom is fascinated by Mukbang packages at hotels, while Molly finds out the hottest tote bag comes with a New Yorker subscription. Then they discuss VSCO girls and the emergence of spritzes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 02, 2019•30 min

Flashback: The Secret World of Vacuum Cleaners - It's a Thing 15

No regular show this week, so we though we'd share a classic flashback episode in the feed. It may have been six years ago, but Tom and Molly are getting the dirt on Vacuum Cleaner culture. This may be the first time they declared a thing part of a larger culture. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2019•24 min

Making the Call to the Bullpen - It's a Thing 74

This week Molly and Tom are clearing all the things that didn't quiet make the regular show, something we lovingly call The Bullpen. They're talking about the meta-thing of declaring things culture, then digging into decorating, foxtail guards, weekday weddings, sobriety, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2019•17 min

Pot and Lemon Verbena - It's a Thing 73

Tom and Molly say "sksksksk" to pot and lemon verbena in everything, while they drink their drip coffee and do a Saturday morning crossword puzzle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2019•30 min

United Forever in Friendship and Labor - It's a Thing 72

This week, Tom and Molly discuss if mixed gender sports are a thing while they hum a few bars of their new anthem jam. Then they try to decipher some doggo speak, and discover that self-sanitizing is the new anti-bacterial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 2019•30 min

Where We Add BTS To Every Show Title - It's a Thing 71

Tom takes a little trip down Seoul Town Road and Molly ponders the relevance of John Mulaney. Then Tom recognizes Hustlers while Molly moves out with a Sprinter van. Plus things from you, including email(s) from Fordo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2019•32 min

Shrub Don't Care - It's a Thing 70

It's been a long week, so Tom is taking a cool drink of shrub. To relax, Molly's taking her super hip half-teardrop camper glamping for the weekend. Also Tom is seeing Panama hats adjacent to a former Beatle and Molly thinks workouts to create" the shelf" are a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2019•33 min

Long Black's Journey Into Night - It's a Thing 69

Tom has seen the long black and flat white taking off worldwide, while Molly discovers cosmetic masks at drug stores. Then they discuss cool water bottles and introverts. And we get a teen update from Eli! Plus a listener let's us know about Mongolian Metal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2019•37 min