It's A Thing

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 years in the making, while Molly's algorithm is full of Gavin Newsom memes.LINKS:Leaking family recipes Gavin Newsom memesThe Chit ShowThe Night We Met by Lord Huron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Things being "coded"Taping your mouth shut when you're sleepingKpop Demon Hunters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trend, while Molly cries in... something.  LINKS:Owala water bottlesCries in **something funny** Curvy couchDramione Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 sauvignon blancThe We Do Not Care ClubUpcycled foodCocaine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 USAAura PistachioOpp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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)JomBoy Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 pop genre inspired by The Voice.LINKS:Griddles on the grillThe Voice audition popThe David Lynch Auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.LINKS:Love on the SpectrumForest bathingWater sommelierTACO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 liquid IV.LINKS:MaycemberLiquid IVTemperature BlanketHiSmiles Toothpaste (Hat tip Mitzula)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new men's eyelash trend.Check out out new Sharking All Summer merch here!LINKS:Wear the shirtType C Parenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. LINK:Art DecoShedeur SandersVerbenaPrepping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 challenge being back. LINKS:Lakers in 5 memesThe ice bucket challenge is backBalatroYo, Gurt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 cream cut' hairstyle. Then they spring to the comments before saying 'down bitch.'LINKS:Butter yellowSprinting to the commentsEm DashDown Bitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.LINKS:Mumford and Son's aestheticChicken-banana  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about Lebron. LINKS:LeBron songsTorpedo bats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 just trying to get her protein. LINKS:Protein memesBlock BlastCo-fermented coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hot beveragesImogen Heap for sampling and sports editsPMSL Brazilian Burgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom overhears a sober culture thing at a concert and Molly finds the newest brand flavor collaboration taking over everything. Then Tom recognizes zuded, while Molly finds NBA nicknames are amazing.Get the show here.LINKS:Butterbeer flavorThe NBA nickname revolutionCalifornia SoberZuded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 getting her starter pack together.CONTENT WARNING: We use the term "enshitification" a lot in the feedback section.LINKS:Fleece-lined faux transluscent tightsStarter packs"crashed out"Sauna suits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 takedown.LINKS:Bag charmsGen Z making fun of Millennial burger joints Laughing Lizard Palm-cooling devices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show, Molly and Tom dig into functional foods, emergency contacts, slow looking, and a new fashion thing.LINKS:Functional foodsFunctional spiritsCape coatsThis is my emergency contactSlow looking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to understand Hollister. Plus, music at the Super Bowl still matters. We got new merch!LINKS:Pink-pillingHollisterReheated Nachos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 to keep an eye on. Plus the youngs are on LinkedIn.LINKS:GeloKidultCorpse Flower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 feeling colorful.LINKS:Lavender marriagesMocha mousseSnap's My AI on SnapChat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Fur Target Faux FurDior BagsBlursed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for new year's resolutionsNoctourism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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, while Molly finds everyone is unhinged. Plus drones. Family content warning: We talk about Santa. LINKS:Parents agonizing over lying to kids about santaJunji Ito manga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Millennial limit.LINKS:Nick AdultsSplitting the GDear old people, stop texting “call me” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, while Molly is looking at dermaplaning. LINKS:White people using darker-skinned emojiDermaplaningBeansNon-traditional wine glassesAshton Jeanty (again) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom talks about Bluesky and Twin Peaks clothes. Molly brings us the cookie of our times and Jared McCain. LINKS:Crumbl cookies especially late night!Jared McCainUndercover - Twin Peaks clothes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 onion. Plus there is an undercurrent of smut. LINKS:Jude Law Flirting Season Tennessee OnionsKirby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 centelled. LINKS: Hating Moo DengNBA CentelRejuran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 clearly why we added it. Others, we try to reconstruct our reasoning. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 hardcoreSkirts over jeans are backBogcore G-Shock Watches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 thingThe Locktober Surprise Parkrun  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:FacetuneBoise State goth volleyball playerAshton JeantyMotherThe 'Interpretive Dance Trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Producer Rich joins Tom again this week to discuss the latest in diets, collectables, flavors, and water. Molly returns next week!LINKS:Plant-based dietsLabubuMoo Deng Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 kidsAuraPause ads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dolphinFrutiger aero aestheticBrainrot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 denimLine dancing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 remixesSubway takes Lock InCoffee replacement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 MindfulPink Pony Club (aka Chappell Roan)Connecticut Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 kidsRawdoggingBroccoli Cut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 CoffeeThe PatchFans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.