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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

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, 201937 min

Viva Sihanoukville - It's a Thing 67

Molly and Tom discuss the emergence of Chinese science fiction into the world of things. Then they look at wheeled mobility coming into its own, the latest 90s nostalgia meme music, and Chinese Monaco. Plus listeners weigh in on bras and Bob Ross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201928 min

Let's Talk About Beers and Bras - It's a Thing 66a CORRECTED AUDIO

Producers note: the first version posted on Friday night had a mixdown issue that caused there to be an echo. Apologies!!!! Corrected version is here. This week, Tom is still riding the high of the St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup win. He's talking about grabbing a Bud infused with Gloria. Molly chills him out by talking about Bob Ross being a thing again. Then they talk about selling clothes on DePop and bras.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 23, 201934 min

Let's Talk About Beers and Bras - It's a Thing 66

This week, Tom is still riding the high of the St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup win. He's talking about grabbing a Bud infused with Gloria. Molly chills him out by talking about Bob Ross being a thing again. Then they talk about selling clothes on DePop and bras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 201934 min

Buying A Ghost Brand - It's a Thing 65

This week, Tom thinks the specter of ghost brands is definitely a thing. Meanwhile Molly considers the Instagram-friendly phenomenon of Pop-Up Museums. Then they discuss the moment Beyond Meat is having, and why everyone is loving Keanu Reeves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201937 min

A Heat Sink For Canadian Rage - It's a Thing 64

In this episode, Tom is all about that Drake drama, while Molly talks about why Minecraft is a thing again. Then they discuss abandoning personal brands, and why people are all about anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 201933 min

A Sober Look at Lizzo - It's a Thing 63

This week, Tom discovers sober pubs are awesome, and Molly literally sings the praises of Lizzo. Plus is Shakshuka your new breakfast thing? And we go ham on some biltong.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 201937 min

All About Yves - It's a Thing 62

Tom discovers the Canadian wonder that is butter tarts, while Molly realizes that Yves Klein Blue is having a moment. Plus, is default the new basic? And face clocks are hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201925 min

Sports and a Wine Glass - It's a Thing 61

This week, we had a good old fashioned It's a Thing Sportstacular. Tom has thoughts on hockey, Molly thinks Soccer on US television is finally a thing, and they discuss if a sport from long ago in a galaxy far, far away can make it to the Olympics. Plus is the universal wine glass a thing?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 13, 201931 min

The Pea Milk Tasting Menu - It's a Thing 60

Tom was inspired by Dairy Queen and realized that tasting menus are a thing, while Molly notices that mainstream physics has joined the rank of things. Plus the demise on inkjets, backpacks, and of course, pea milk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201938 min

Peak Nail Culture in Vegas - It's a Thing 59

Tom discovered that Vegas is a vacation town and Molly declares we’ve hit peak nail culture. Plus Bloomberg Business Week listens to the show, and predictive text may have written this show description.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 201930 min

Slow Travel, Take It Easy - It's a Thing 58

This week on the show, Tom and Molly are talking about slow travel, clear frames, physical retail in a digital world, and the best jar in the gelato business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 201932 min

UwU Cats - It's a Thing 57

This week, Tom and Molly take a step back from total pop culture predictive domination to discuss cats in movies, UwU, small cans, a great Instagram account, and problematic biohacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201937 min

Simultaneous Old Town Road - It's a Thing 56

Tom and Molly each brought on thing to the episode, and it turned out to be the same thing. But that's okay, because they're going though all the recent feedback we've received. This includes the return of Fordo and LukeM from Buzztown, a fantastic missive from Angry old man JimmyC, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 201930 min

You're In Cider Town - It's a Thing 55

This week, Tom takes a walk in Cider country, while Molly marvels at baby girls getting old lady names. Then they discuss earth tones, panelling, mid-century planters, and vanity plates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 201931 min

Apothecary Chic - It's a Thing 54

Tom. Molly. Things. Discussion ensues. In this episode we discover how Tom rates movies, a post-digital download world, the joys of a turntable with no records, oversharing via Twitter name, where the hipsters will turn next, and Lambo culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 201935 min

Fetch Me the Cicerone - It's a Thing 53

Tom's out at SXSW and found some interesting things to talk about in Austin bars. He and Molly discuss trusting a beer sommelier, cool vending machines in the US, the phenomenon of Topo Chico, and matte car paint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 201932 min

Drab 90's Nostalgia - It's a Thing 52

Tom and Molly are back for some new things! Today, they're talking about 90s nostalgia via discovery TV (RIP Luke Perry), the phenomenon of fauxtography, olive drab jackets, Weezer, plus the sub-thing of The Three-Body Problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 201933 min

Flashback: All Hail Kale - It's A Thing 12

The It's A Thing Crew is taking a week off, but we wanted to make sure there was some Tom and Molly in your podcast feed. We're flashing back to a simpler time, a more civilized age... May 17, 2013. Back then kale, cafe con leche, and doorknobs were the new hotness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 201925 min

Escaping the Classic Rock Waiting Room- It's A Thing 51

This week, Tom kicks off the show by discussing overhearing about Tiger Moms over dinner. Then Molly reveals that escape rooms are such a thing, they're even in Fortnite. All this plus what's the latest hotness in waiting room music, and the joys of watching TV from before your time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 201943 min

Western Boots Kick Tushy - It's A Thing 50

Tom and Molly recorded this episode on a Saturday morning, and it's crackling with freshly caffeinated energy. Molly starts off by making the case that bidet's are becoming a thing in the US, then Tom highlights the thing that is Begpacking. Then the two discuss social media accounts for rental homes, Western boots, and a few things from our listeners in the Discord channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 18, 201929 min

Pining for The Rock's Bronco Concept - It's A Thing 49

Tom and Molly wax on the ever present force that is the Jeep Wrangler in Hawaii. Then they wonder if you can have JOMO if you haven't heard of intermittent fasting yet. Molly also gives a thing update with Lady Jordans. Plus a lot of things from our patrons in Discord! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 201939 min

Remembrances of Wörishofers Past - It's A Thing 48

It's A Thing has been around for nigh on a decade, starting with a Twitter account and evolving into a podcast. In all that time, Molly and Tom have identified a lot of things that are...things. In this episode, they dig back through the Twitter feed and find their most prescient selections and the misses that now seem baffling. Whiskey? Nailed it. Rainbow Looms? Not so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 02, 201920 min

Trenchant Things Over Drinks Before Hawaii - It's A Thing 47

Before Tom and Molly head off for their respective vacations, they're pouring some drinks and talking about some things. Tom enjoys an upgraded gin and tonic while he talks about the decline of the NFL and adding cereal to ice cream. Meanwhile Molly is drinking a selection from her school's wine club and talking about Maximalism and waxing at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 26, 201938 min

The Bronx Rising: From Aliens to Cardi B - It's a Thing 46

In this week's episode, Tom discovers that he's made of hustle and Molly is obsessed with the mathematical near certainty of alien life. Plus the Bronx, Cardi B's Instagram, and what is dead may never rye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 201930 min

Man Buns at CES - It's a Thing 45

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 dreaded CES cold, and Tom doesn’t do a Seinfeld bit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 12, 201923 min

Cheese, Pepper, and Korean Degrassi - It's A Thing 44

What better way to start 2019 than with Things! Tom's talking about The Last Empress, and the overall genre of Makjang as a thing. Meanwhile, Molly started the first It's A Thing cooking challenge with the simply delicious cacio e pepe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 201930 min

C-Drama Meets Meme Music - It's A Thing 43

They might just call it regular TV across Asia, but Tom thinks that Korean and Chinese dramas are definitely a thing. Meanwhile, Molly entered into the weird world of semi-ironic meme music hits. To no one's surprise, there will be singing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 201834 min