It's A Thing
Episodes
Mailing It In - It's a Thing 125
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom discovers the fascinating life cycle of the air fryer, then Molly's thing gets ruined by a DuckDuckGo search. Then Tom is wondering if a tech mate...
Accidental Mullet Creep - It's a Thing 124
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is finding a convenient new way to do grocery delivery, then Molly thinks the official haircut of Zoom is making a comeback. Then Tom discovers tw...
Unidentified Flying Boxed Wine - It's a Thing 123
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom starts out the show with an unidentified flying thing that's the sub-thing of a meta-thing, then Molly is buying some boxed wine. Then Tom is gest...
When Life Gives You Fruit That Won't Keep - It's a Thing 122
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds the new gaming hotness that makes Fortnite look like it's for the olds, while Molly sees her prepper instincts becoming a thing. Then Tom ha...
How the Nacho Tables Have Turned - It's a Thing 121
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom thinks Henry Cavill's nerdom extends beyond just PC building, and Rich is seeing a pandemic thing in the rear view mirror. Then Tom is seeing a lo...
Actually a Cake - It's a Thing 120
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom recognizes an amalgamated thing from TikTok, then Molly is scoping out all the boxes of free stuff. Then Tom is seeing alternative meat taking off...
Bears, Balls, and ID4 - It's a Thing 119
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is seeing a new thing finding a way to bring positivity to July 4th, while Molly is not going to throw away her shot at streaming Hamilton. Then T...
PSA: It's Not the Government - It's a Thing 118
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Molly discover a thingularity with the secret world of fireworks. Then Tom discovers the economics of Lil Yachty, and Molly is pressing Do Not...
Gatekeeping Airplanes - It's a Thing 117
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Tom are talking about the emergence of greater awareness about Juneteenth, explaining what the day represents. Then Tom is not being low key...
Catching the Pale Chub - It's a Thing 116
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom has a lot of thoughts on the new phrase of 2020, and Molly find us roleplaying with morality. Then Tom is talking about appreciating br...
K-Pop, Amplifying, and Melatonin - It's a Thing 115
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode recognizes the gravity of the week's events with Tom taking a K-pop victory lap, while Molly is amplifying voices that need to be heard. ...
Rising Above the Chum - It's a Thing 114
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sees Millennials proudly entering into "these darn kids" territory, then Molly finds that a Disney+ movie is resurfacing a thing from Eli's past....
Where We Try to Sell Out to HSN - It's a Thing 113
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds the latest quarantine music craze, while Molly thinks office ergonomics are becoming an all encompassing thing. Then Tom discovers that bein...
Scientific Proof of Adam Driver - It's a Thing 112
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is looking to our post-quarantine future, while Molly discovered the smiling charm of the Quokka. Then Tom is going all Karen on Molly's take on t...
From the Before Times - It's a Thing 111
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every week Molly, Tom, and producer Rich put their ceaseless research of things into the a section of the show doc called The Bullpen. This week, we'r...
A Surfeit of Flour - It's a Thing 110
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bil...
It's the Anti-Sourdough - It's a Thing 109
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Get It Together Hasbro - It's a Thing 108
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
Winking Over the Mask - It's a Thing 107
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 socia...
Sourdough Start Me Up - It's a Thing 106
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pepp...
Tiger King and the Age of the Flowbee - It's a Thing 105
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom talks about the latest Netflix craze sweeping over the quarantined masses, while Molly discusses the sudden rarity of a haircut. Then t...
Zoom Happy Hours - It's a Thing 104
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hiding in the Basement Before It Was Cool - It's a Thing 103
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 phobi...
Cancelling in Retrograde - It's a Thing 102
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Horse Flesh, Spiders, and Pig's Blood - It's a Thing 101
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
An Existential Faux Pas - It's a Thing 100
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 boo...
Is Pig Yoga Competitive? - It's a Thing 99
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
There Are No Rules - It's a Thing 98
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
We Refuse to Get Into Late-Stage Capitalism - It's a Thing 97
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks about the harrowing battle for getting credit for watching shows on a streaming account, while Molly reflects on the peak thingness of succu...
Fine - It's a Thing 96
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 acces...
Packing It In - It's a Thing 95
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Cross-Platform Culture Accommodation Service - It's a Thing 94
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom is back with a culinary thing from CES, and Molly is all about Muji. Then Tom thinks he hit a bulls-eye on a thing, and Molly is into b...
Brunch Zima - It's a Thing 93
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of 2019 - It's a Thing 92
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Quinoa of Booze - It's a Thing 91
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Hope for the Youth of America - It's a Thing 90
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Post Pumpkin Spice Latte - It's a Thing 89
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Deeply Hip Gen Z Con - It's a Thing 88
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
Glassware is in the Air - It's a Thing 87
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The NeverEnding Life Savers Storybook - It's a Thing 86
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 weddi...
Mernicorn Party - It's a Thing 85
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Molly's Rule of Threes - It's a Thing 84
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
It All Started With Lizzo - It's a Thing 83
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Molly discusses why Chipotle is back while Tom is watching quality children's entertainment. Then they hate on an astrological sign a...
Hyper Kinetic Things - It's a Thing 82
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
The Case of the Magically Shrinking Attention Span - It's a Thing 81
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Tom both do microcasts while they hop on-board with Mario Kart. Then Tom gives a Korean beauty thing update, and Molly discovers her texts ...
One Giant Teenager - It's a Thing 80
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Cashing In On Escapism Privilege - It's a Thing 79
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 For...
It's Your Thing - It's a Thing 78
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Developing Yacht Rock That Slaps - It's a Thing 77
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Rosé of 2019- It's a Thing 76
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sudd...
Girls Be VSCO - It's a Thing 75
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Flashback: The Secret World of Vacuum Cleaners - It's a Thing 15
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 gett...
Making the Call to the Bullpen - It's a Thing 74
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Pot and Lemon Verbena - It's a Thing 73
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
United Forever in Friendship and Labor - It's a Thing 72
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Where We Add BTS To Every Show Title - It's a Thing 71
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Shrub Don't Care - It's a Thing 70
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
Long Black's Journey Into Night - It's a Thing 69
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bot...
The Death of Retail Is Great For All Of Us - It's a Thing 68
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sees some smiling faces and Molly wants the Gap to embrace the weight of their nostalgia. Meanwhile country is back and turmeric is delicious. H...
Viva Sihanoukville - It's a Thing 67
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Let's Talk About Beers and Bras - It's a Thing 66a CORRECTED AUDIO
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Let's Talk About Beers and Bras - It's a Thing 66
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Buying A Ghost Brand - It's a Thing 65
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom thinks the specter of ghost brands is definitely a thing. Meanwhile Molly considers the Instagram-friendly phenomenon of Pop-Up Museums...
A Heat Sink For Canadian Rage - It's a Thing 64
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bran...
A Sober Look at Lizzo - It's a Thing 63
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
All About Yves - It's a Thing 62
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
Sports and a Wine Glass - It's a Thing 61
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Pea Milk Tasting Menu - It's a Thing 60
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Peak Nail Culture in Vegas - It's a Thing 59
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Slow Travel, Take It Easy - It's a Thing 58
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
UwU Cats - It's a Thing 57
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Simultaneous Old Town Road - It's a Thing 56
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 rece...
You're In Cider Town - It's a Thing 55
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Apothecary Chic - It's a Thing 54
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Fetch Me the Cicerone - It's a Thing 53
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 machine...
Drab 90's Nostalgia - It's a Thing 52
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 fauxtograp...
Flashback: All Hail Kale - It's A Thing 12
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sim...
Escaping the Classic Rock Waiting Room- It's A Thing 51
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Western Boots Kick Tushy - It's A Thing 50
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Pining for The Rock's Bronco Concept - It's A Thing 49
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 intermi...
Remembrances of Wörishofers Past - It's A Thing 48
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Trenchant Things Over Drinks Before Hawaii - It's A Thing 47
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
The Bronx Rising: From Aliens to Cardi B - It's a Thing 46
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bro...
Man Buns at CES - It's a Thing 45
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
Cheese, Pepper, and Korean Degrassi - It's A Thing 44
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
C-Drama Meets Meme Music - It's A Thing 43
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Plant Lady Goals - It's A Thing #42
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When decorating with plants approaches a lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New It's A Thing!
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Molly are back with an all new look at all the things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.