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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

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

Bread Butt Coffee - It's a Thing 332

Tom "locks in" and Molly finds the new best remix. Then Tom is looking at the new coffee while Molly loves Subway takes. LINKS: Black jobs edits and remixes Subway takes   Lock In Coffee replacement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 30, 202426 minEp. 332

A Place, Not a Style - It's a Thing 331

We start the show being very demure. Tom for real has the new slang thing and Molly takes a pause. Then Tom is coasting on Connecticut, while Molly recognizes a chromatically determinate equestrian association.  LINKS: Very Demure Very Mindful Pink Pony Club (aka Chappell Roan) Connecticut Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 23, 202429 minEp. 331

Dogging in the Raw - It's a Thing 330

Tom grows on the latest hair trend and Molly finds the Sephora kids. Then Tom has the new flavor hotness, while Molly says the words "raw" and "dog." Plus they both recognize the ur-thing of the Australian breakdancer. LINKS: Australian breakdancer Sephora kids Rawdogging Broccoli Cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 16, 202430 minEp. 330

Fans and Chilled Coffee - It's a Thing 329

Tom is feeling Magnificent about tech and Molly sees our cyborg future. Then Tom finds a cool thing about coffee, while Molly brings a fan from Europe. LINKS: Chilled Coffee The Patch Fans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 10, 202430 minEp. 329

Heirloom Sickos - It's a Thing 328

Producer Rich steps in for Molly to talk about the latest in fandom and Tom meats him halfway. Then Rich is reading the summer away and Tom burns down the house. LINKS: Sickos Backlash Heirloom meat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 02, 202430 minEp. 328

Manifesting Skibidi - It's a Thing 327

Tom notes that the Skibidi Toilet goes to the big screen and Molly discovers brat. Then Tom throws everyone a Twisters, while Molly explains the 4B movement. Check out our new " Socks Mandatory Slides " in our merch store ! LINKS: Brat 4B movement ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film Twisters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 26, 202435 minEp. 327

It Was Good But Not Bread - It's a Thing 326

Tom gets chummy with a new thing and Molly gallops into a sport thing. Then Tom recognizes the cottage cheese renaissance, while Molly publicly relates to a new phrase.  LINKS: Hobby horse racing Chumbox Cottage cheese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 19, 202424 minEp. 326

An Americano Detour - It's a Thing 325

Tom delves into the viral trend of Dubai Chocolate, while Molly puts some weight behind a new vest. Then Tom highlights the book Atomic Habits by  James Clear, while Molly explores Zone 2 cardio: electric boogaloo. LINKS: Vests Zone 2 Dubai Chocolate Atomic Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 12, 202435 minEp. 325

Shorts Are Back - It's a Thing 324

Tom talks about the rise of the digital detox and Molly finds a movie theater thing. They also both talk about shorts. LINKS: 4-inch shorts Popcorn buckets Digital Detox Bermudas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 08, 202425 minEp. 324

Tastes... Evolve - It's a Thing 323

Molly and Tom recognize the ascension of Sabrina Carpenter. After that, Tom talks the inescapability of Webtoons and Molly finds Gen Z's new boyfriend. Then Tom finds an instant thing and Molly shames more young men. LINKS: Rat Boys Sabrina Carpenter Webtoons   Instant Coffee Alpaca Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 29, 202432 minEp. 323

Wizardposting and Polyphenols - It's a Thing 322

Producer Rich steps in for Molly in this episode. Tom opens us to the world of wizardposting and Rich makes sure he's getting his polyphenols. Then Tom finds the shirt of the summer and Rich tries to figure out some corporate slang.  LINKS: Polyphenols Wizardposting “Good boy” shirts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 22, 202425 minEp. 322

The Opposite of Spick-and-Span - It's a Thing 321

Tom spredges his wings and Molly gets a book boyfriend. Then Tom brings the slop, while Molly finds the rolling 70s do in fact gather moss. VOTE FOR OUR NEXT MERCH HERE . LINKS: Book Boyfriends Moss Spredge Slop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 202434 minEp. 321

The Stanley Petri Dish- It's a Thing 320

Tom finds Trader Joe's is advancing fashion and Molly celebrates the return of slime. Then Tom finds the latest Stanley thing while Molly recharges her social battery.  LINKS: Slime Social Battery Trader Joe's Bags Stanley Snack Tray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 07, 202427 minEp. 320

Liquid Gen X Death - It's a Thing 319

Tom dives into the wildly popular Liquid Death water craze, highlighting how its beer-like cans create unexpected social scenarios. Meanwhile, Molly brings the cicada invasion into focus, detailed as a phenomenon invoking nostalgic and cultural horror, complete with SNL's take on their emergence. LINKS: Cicadas Gen X Awakened Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 31, 202431 minEp. 319

Food Trucks Are the Mocktails of Restaurants - It's a Thing 318

Tom strikes gold with his first thing and Molly gets ready to acknowledge a video thing. Then Tom finds the coffee flex, while Molly finds the mocktail backlash underway.  LINKS: GRWM Gold Beans Anti Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 202428 minEp. 318

Buying Money On Etsy - It's a Thing 317

First, we all celebrated Mother's Day with the Northern Lights. Tom finds a Eurovision thing split and Molly finds a new graduation thing. Then Tom ate something, while Molly found that it was hip to be square all along.  LINKS: Hot Dog Money Leis Square Phone Cases Eurovision Split Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 202431 minEp. 317

A Buffet of Beef - It's a Thing 316

Tom is cooking up a new thing and Molly finds a week of confrontations. Then Tom is thinking youthful, while Molly recognizes a sports thing. LINKS: Curling Stew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 10, 202434 minEp. 316

Both Ends of the Funk Spectrum - It's a Thing 315

Tom finds a new time loop and Molly finds the not-so-fresh feeling is back in advertising. Then Tom gives a quack about Jeeps, while Molly goes to the car for her thing.  LINKS: Full-body deodorant 1994 Car videos Jeep Ducks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 03, 202429 minEp. 315

Taylor Needs Shorter Chapters - It's a Thing 314

Tom gets an infrequent thing off this chest and Molly finds a return to swearing associated with a glasses thing. Then Tom finds a new book trend, while Molly gets the Gen Z confirmation on the return of Chicos.  LINKS: These glasses Chicos Infrequent showering Short chapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 26, 202430 minEp. 314

The Spider Wasn't Being Driven - It's a Thing 313

Tom sees the natural evolution of a 7-year old and Molly finds the ultimate Gen X callback. Then Tom finds the music thing of the week, while Molly thinks there's trouble in sleeping paradise. LINKS: Sleep Divorce Grimes at Coachella Beavis and Butthead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 19, 202434 minEp. 313

The Late Stage Capitalism of Innovation - It's a Thing 312

Tom rides the hype wave and Molly finds the tattoo upgrade path. Then Tom sings the praises of singer-songwriters, while Molly naturally finds wine is a thing. Warning: Most eclipse talk will be in the bonus content for patrons . LINKS: Upscale temporary tattoos Natural Wine Hype Curve Singer-Songwriters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 12, 202432 minEp. 312
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