It's A Thing
Episodes
SOUP shots - It's a Thing 418
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rich is confused by European license plates and Tom is going to a water park. Then Rich is drinking SOUP, while Tom is loving retro tech. LINKS:SOUPRe...
Pre-workout - It's a Thing 417
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom makes a call on a Tin Can Landline, and Molly is at the boy aquarium. Then Tom explains Lowkenuinely, while Molly gets in a pre-workout.LINKS:Boy ...
Jordan Lucas - It's a Thing 416
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is putting on his sneaker slippers and Molly is all about Jordan Lucas. Then Tom wants the Arby's Meat Mountain, while Molly is LARPing being rich...
Watching Madwoman by Laufey - It's a Thing 415
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're all watching Laufey's video. Then Tom is clueing us in on Acubi, and Molly asks "what about me?" Then Tom is going postbiotic, while Molly ...
Moon Joy - It's a Thing 414
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all appreciate the thingness of the Artemis II. Then Tom breaks down the craze of peptides, and Molly finds the Fibonacci sequence everywhere. Then...
Body Doubling - It's a Thing 413
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is having a walking taco, and Molly is body doubling. Then Tom finds the next evolution of Karaoke, while Molly is caked up.LINKS:Body doublingCak...
Catching Print - It's a Thing 412
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom explains "This is who you're asking" and Molly is rewatching New Girl. Then Tom breaks down somatic workout, while Molly apologizes for catching p...
OXO Rapid Brewer and Beer Salt - It's a Thing 411
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rich is cursed and Tom is putting on beer salt. Then Rich finds a new coffee thing while Tom wants to get a digital camera again. LINKS:OXO Rapid...
Ballet and Opera - It's a Thing 410
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is listening to Brazilian funk and Molly is listening to some smut. Then Tom is taking a half-body bath and Molly defends ballet and opera.LINKS:B...
Unrivaled Basketball - It's a Thing 409
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is playing a classic N64 game and Molly is all about Unrivaled basketball. Then Tom recognizes the eternal thing of Monchichi, while Molly finds j...
Alysa Liu - It's a Thing 408
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Molly break down all the Olympic things. Then Tom is talking pictures of a Japanese monkey with an old smartphone, while Molly is acting all c...
Hyrox - It's a Thing 407
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is taking olive leaf capsules and Molly is getting fit with Hyrox. Then Tom is working out with nicotine, while Molly has bought vibration plates....
Benito Bushes and Quad God (we know they're sugarcane) - It's a Thing 406
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is about the Quad God and Molly loves the Benito bushes. Then Tom keeps quiet about luxury, while Molly wears compression socks.LINKS:Benito bushe...
Colored Heart Emojis - It's a Thing 405
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is enjoying some colored heart emojis and Molly is about that Jon Hamm meme. Then Tom recognizes the prediction markets, while Molly is trying to ...
Friction Maxxing - It's a Thing 404
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is catching up on a new type of culture and Molly is friction maxxing. Then Tom discovered Dubai chocolate was not even its final form, while Moll...
GLP-1 Culture - It's a Thing 403
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds everything is getting GLP-1ified, and Molly is looking at Fallout merch. Then Tom is pretending its 2016 and Molly is conflicted about admin...
The Blef - It's a Thing 402
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom recognizes Zootopia and Molly is all about Heated Rivalry again. Then Tom finds a morbid app, while Molly considers NADS IV injections. Plus the b...
BONUS: Where we complain
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out customer service matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REBROADCAST: Man Buns at CES – It’s a Thing 45
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Tom are at CES 2026 this wee so no new episode. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of a CES classic from the archives:Tom and Molly are back from...
Making Predictions - It's a Thing 401
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look back at their 2025 predictions and make prognostications for the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Gloving (And Degloving) - It's a Thing 400
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds the internet's boyfriend and Molly recognizes clankers. Then Tom risks degloving, while Molly drinks clarified milk wine.LINKS:Gloving (and ...
50 Cent's Heated Rivalry - It's a Thing 399
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom digs into neijuan and Molly basks in the glory of 50 Cent's pettiness. Then Tom is wrapping up the year, while Molly buys a waffle-knit sweater. P...
Pthalo Green Legami Gel Pens - It's a Thing 398
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is stocking up on Legami Gel Pens, while Molly recognizes fumbled relationships. Then Tom is playing CloverPit and Molly is seeing pthalo green Al...
996 Culture - It's a Thing 397
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is working hard with 996 culture and Molly wants a quarter zip makeover. Then Tom is eyeing some tiny vinyl, while Molly brings us YAOI.LINKS:The ...
Your Black Friday Buying Guide - It's a Thing 396
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Molly share some things we've featured before and some new things you might want to pick up.LINKS:Quarter-zip pulloversDermaplane razorMiniver...
Twilight is Back - It's a Thing 395
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is laying down with Eiderdown and Molly is seeing Twilight. Then Tom is getting in shape with Ultrabreathe, while Molly is giving the red light to...
Retro Food - It's a Thing 394
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom discovers all that's old is new again with food and Molly is standing for a thing. Then Tom sees a spike in premium pop-ups, while Molly notices t...
Having a Boyfriend is Embarrassing - It's a Thing 393
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has the latest in grocery shopping and Molly is trying calisthenics. Then Tom has the BBC scoop of the century with Paddington Bear, while Molly r...
Group 7 - It's a Thing 392
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is in Group 7 and Molly is painting her nails brown. Then Tom is sipping some Dutch Brothers coffee, while Molly explains the phenomenon of "arres...
Learning Spanish for Bad Bunny - It's a Thing 391
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom recognizes gooning and Molly is trying to learn Spanish for the Super Bowl. Then Tom is flooding the zone while Molly takes issue with 75 Hard.LIN...
Cold Foam - It's a Thing 390
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is joined by Producer Rich to talk about the latest fall flavors, parking trends, the state of coffee, and looking at birds.LINKS:Cold foam Hosted...
Protect Your Peace - It's a Thing 389
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom recognizes MICE and Molly is protecting her peace. Then Tom breaks down bed rotting, while Molly picks pick-me girls for her thing.LINKS:Pick-me g...
Joe Pilates - It's a Thing 388
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is going ham about videos that "accidentally" get a celebrity in the background. And Molly is doing pilates before going to Turkey for some hair p...
The Summer I Turned Pretty - It's a Thing 387
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is choosing between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, and Molly is looking at angel number tattoos. Then Tom gives a finger clap, while Molly is aski...
Eating Cake With a Wine Glass - It's a Thing 386
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom brings us dry brushing and Molly is tasting Dragonfruit. Then Tom has the new way to eat cake, while Molly remains unbothered.LINKS:Dry brushingUn...
All the Gen Z Hating on the NYT - It's a Thing 385
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sees an Acai comeback and Molly is sequencing her nutrients. Then Tom discovers Willow Tree, while Molly finds that Gen Z hates the New York ...
"Honest Reviews" and Pay Pigs - It's a Thing 384
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom gives us an "honest review," and Molly explains what a pay pig is. Then Tom acknowledges the thingness of CardiB in court, while Molly digs into t...
Breaking Thing: It Happened
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A prediction two years in the making may be coming true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Button Animals - It's a Thing 383
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Rich joins Molly to talk about Button animals, the existence of black Scottish people, Buc-ee's, and the scourge of word art. LINKS:Butt...
I Have One Daughter - It's a Thing 382
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly brings us the song of the summer and Tom is about electrolytes. Then Molly breaks down the LinkedIn backlash, while Tom explores the Miniverse.L...
Jet2 Holidays - It's a Thing 381
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly brings us the viral background noise of Jet2 holidays and Tom is going to a women's sports bar. Then Molly notices silicone wedding rings are a ...
Vibe Coding and Chia Seeds - It's a Thing 380
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is looking at Polybuzz and Molly is having some chia seeds. Then Tom starts vibe coding, while Molly looks at midsize fashion.LINKS:Midsize Hosted...
Banana Ball - It's a Thing 379
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is about bunjee fitness and Molly is taking the Ja Rule challenge. Then Tom is tapping his nails on everything, while Molly is watching some banan...
The Coldplay Affair - It's a Thing 378
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's latest thing is the Chit Show, and Molly finds people leaking recipes as a form of political protest. Then Tom finds the sleeper song hit 10 yea...
Kpop Demon Hunters - It's a Thing 376
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly find out everything is coded and Tom is about Kpop Demon Hunters. Then Molly has a new sleep thing, while Tom says "What's up, chat?" LINKS...
Cries in Failed BookTok Girlie - It's a Thing 376
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom makes the case for the curvy couch and Molly has the successor to Stanley. Then Tom recognizes Dramione as part of the wider Harry Potter fanfic t...
Jalapenos in Sauvignon Blanc - It's a Thing 375
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly brings us the drink of the summer and Tom thinks the 80s are back. Plus the hottest new club and the latest food craze.LINKS:Jalapenos in sauvig...
Aura and Opp - It's a Thing 374
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly recognizes that everything has aura and that Love Island USA is THE thing to watch. Tom is all about opp and tasting pistachio.LINKS:Love Island...
We Love Pedro Pascal - It's a Thing 373
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly is loving Pedro Pascal and Twisted Tea, while Tom is all about stretch suits and JomBoy Media.LINKS:Twisted teaStretch Suits (aka Flex Suits)Jom...
The David Lynch Auction - It's a Thing 372
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is looking at David Lynch's estate auction and Molly is putting a griddle on the grill. Then Tom discusses Stolen Valor, while Molly finds a new p...
TACO and Forest Bathing - It's a Thing 371
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly has the new TV hotness with Love on the Spectrum and Tom is all about TACO. Then Molly is forest bathing while Tom goes to a water sommelier.LIN...
Maycember - It's a Thing 370
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom takes the temperature of a crochet thing and Molly finds that May is a crowded month for parents. Then Tom spots Hismile, while Molly recognizes l...
Wear the Shirt - It's a Thing 369
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly demands that you wear the shirt, Tom is more chill because he's Type B. Then Molly digs into the paradox of Type C parenting, while Tom finds a ...
100 Men vs. One Gorilla - It's a Thing 368
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom brings us "Sharking All Summer" and Pass the Phone, while Molly highlights cortisol addiction and the THING OF THE WEEK: 100 men vs one gorilla. H...
Shedeur Sanders and Art Deco - It's a Thing 367
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds that Art Deco is back and Molly talks about the meme from the NFL Draft. Then Tom delves into verbena, while Molly acknowledges the preppers...
Where Else Would This Knowledge Go - It's a Thing 366
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is avoiding an addictive card game thing, and Molly has an NBA playoff thing. Then Tom says hi to Gurt, while Molly is cold to a nostalgic challen...
Sprinting to Em Dash - It's a Thing 365
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Tom dive into the curious overuse of the M-dash by large language models, the rise of the butter yellow color trend, and the quirky 'ice cre...
Chicken, Banana, Barrel Jeans - It's a Thing 364
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom comes to the show with chicken - banana and a food stand phenomenon. While Molly comes loaded for bear with dubious fashion things.New merch HERE....
Reacting to Bingo - It's a Thing 363
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Rich found the way to get your text to the top of your inbox and Molly has a bingo. Then Rich torpedos a new MLB bat, while Molly is singing ...
Having a Block Blast - It's a Thing 362
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ju...
Heat Death and Smash Death - It's a Thing 361
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Butterbeer Sober - It's a Thing 360
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom overhears a sober culture thing at a concert and Molly finds the newest brand flavor collaboration taking over everything. Then Tom recognizes zud...
Faux Transparent Starter Sauna Suits - It's a Thing 359
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The Boomerang Episode - It's a Thing 358
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
Functional Looking - It's a Thing 357
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, Molly and Tom dig into functional foods, emergency contacts, slow looking, and a new fashion thing.LINKS:Functional foodsFuncti...
Catching a Rising Hollister - It's a Thing 356
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Microdosing Crumbs and Claude - It's a Thing 355
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom microdoses a thing and Molly is talking about her boy Claude.LINKS:CrumbsClaude Do It For the Plot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
The Mona Lisa of Smelling Like Death - It's a Thing 354
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Monopolies Are In Charge Now - It's a Thing 353
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fee...
Thirsty Dior Bags - It's a Thing 352
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fu...
So Many Conflicting Feelings - It's a Thing 351
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Let's Make Predictions - It's a Thing 350
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.c...
Nailed It/Failed It - It's a Thing 349
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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/priva...
Swim with the Bait - It's a Thing 348
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, wh...
The Millennial Limit - It's a Thing 347
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Beauty Isn't Beautiful - It's a Thing 346
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
Blueskys for Crumbl - It's a Thing 345
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks about Bluesky and Twin Peaks clothes. Molly brings us the cookie of our times and Jared McCain. LINKS:Crumbl cookies especially late ni...
Jude Law Is Our Copium - It's a Thing 344
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 onio...
Don't Eat the Messenger - It's a Thing 343
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jeffersonian Bar Soap QR Codes - It's a Thing 342
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cle...
2004 Comes Back Around - It's a Thing 341
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
Bogcore, Not Hardcore - It's a Thing 340
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nb...
Locking in to Halloumi Fries - It's a Thing 339
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.L...
Mother Facetune - It's a Thing 338
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.Che...
Maas Effect - It's a Thing 337
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sharin...
Plant-Based Labubu - It's a Thing 336
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Rich joins Tom again this week to discuss the latest in diets, collectables, flavors, and water. Molly returns next week!LINKS:Plant-based di...
Richard Gere Went to the Orioles Game - It's a Thing 335
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 kidsA...
Let's Read More Design Blogs - It's a Thing 334
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Get a Skin Tag - It's a Thing 333
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Bread Butt Coffee - It's a Thing 332
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
A Place, Not a Style - It's a Thing 331
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Dogging in the Raw - It's a Thing 330
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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." ...
Fans and Chilled Coffee - It's a Thing 329
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Heirloom Sickos - It's a Thing 328
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Manifesting Skibidi - It's a Thing 327
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
It Was Good But Not Bread - It's a Thing 326
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom gets chummy with a new thing and Molly gallops into a sport thing. Then Tom recognizes the cottage cheese renaissance, while Molly publicly relate...
An Americano Detour - It's a Thing 325
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Shorts Are Back - It's a Thing 324
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 shortsPopcorn bucke...
Tastes... Evolve - It's a Thing 323
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wizardposting and Polyphenols - It's a Thing 322
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 To...