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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

A Surfeit of Flour - It's a Thing 110

Tom finds that people are returning to the earth to retaining their sanity, while Molly is dealing with a flour surfeit. Then there's a new TikTok Billboard hit, then Molly seeings throwing the phone blowing up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 202032 min

It's the Anti-Sourdough - It's a Thing 109

This week, Tom is seeing the effect of stay-at-home orders is having on workplace attire, while Molly is seeing the writing on the sidewalk. Then they discuss the latest lo-fi hotness, and the answer to the recent sourdough craze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 202030 min

Get It Together Hasbro - It's a Thing 108

Tom finds an absurd proxy for COVID-19 online, while Molly just wants Hasbro to get it together. Then Tom discovers examples of face mask altruism, and Molly marvels at the gather sign people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202032 min

Winking Over the Mask - It's a Thing 107

Tom is listening to the hits Animal Crossing style, while Molly has seen a poorly named trend about hair care. Then grocery stores take on a key social role, and casual slippers are the thing. Plus a familiar voice from Tom and Molly's podcast past makes an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202027 min

Sourdough Start Me Up - It's a Thing 106

Tom is whipping up the new coffee hotness, while Molly took a while to get started with a sourdough starter. Then Tom digs into the truth of Greg Peppers, and Molly is getting some cocktail takeout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 202024 min

Tiger King and the Age of the Flowbee - It's a Thing 105

This week, Tom talks about the latest Netflix craze sweeping over the quarantined masses, while Molly discusses the sudden rarity of a haircut. Then they discuss the craze of Club Quarantine and the best way to pass the time with VR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202028 min

Zoom Happy Hours - It's a Thing 104

After spending some more time in the basement, Tom has found caremongering to be a much needed thing, while Molly has to deal with a full calendar of virtual happy hours. Then, regular sports starts to take a turn into esports, and Molly discovers the Wirecutter has some SEO competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202027 min

Hiding in the Basement Before It Was Cool - It's a Thing 103

This week, Tom is considering the enigma of the ultimate Chad, while Molly is noticing a new crossover SUV taking over. Then Tom discovers a new phobia and Molly has the new landscaping hotness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202024 min

Cancelling in Retrograde - It's a Thing 102

This week, Tom has the perfect website for our COVID-19 affected times, and Molly wonders about a new heating and cooling trend. Then Tom gives a a buzzword breakthrough about upskilling, and Molly valiantly resists blaming Mercury in retrograde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 202029 min

Horse Flesh, Spiders, and Pig's Blood - It's a Thing 101

Tom notices a luminous design trend from the future, and Molly digs deep into the eternal mystery of Shen Yun. Then Tom catches up on the latest ice cream trends, and Molly's trend makes everyone feel entrepreneurial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202035 min

An Existential Faux Pas - It's a Thing 100

In this episode, Tom gets an interesting beverage on tap, while Molly explores a variety of varietals. Then Tom is picking up some classy coloring books, and Molly finds the newest tent hotness for the kiddos. Plus great emails from our listeners talk about Peppa Big, regional booze, and an overused word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202030 min

Is Pig Yoga Competitive? - It's a Thing 99

This week, Tom is talking about the latest drug and booze things, while Molly takes on a more wholesome tone with sport and cooking. Plus, listeners weight in about bounding, a new travel mug, and Crocs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202030 min

There Are No Rules - It's a Thing 98

Tom starts off the show with some architecturally inspired fashion, and Molly thinks the Baja hoodie is making a comeback. Then they discuss a new take on the hot pot, and the emerging thingness of prefab ADUs. Plus, Crocs and socks are a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 202030 min

We Refuse to Get Into Late-Stage Capitalism - It's a Thing 97

Tom talks about the harrowing battle for getting credit for watching shows on a streaming account, while Molly reflects on the peak thingness of succulents. Then they discuss why libraries are the pace to be, and and super cool dog food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 202035 min

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, 202030 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, 202035 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, 202028 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, 201932 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, 201918 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, 201931 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, 201926 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, 201930 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, 201926 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, 201928 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, 201937 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, 201930 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, 201937 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, 201937 min
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