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Ep 321The 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 BoyfriendsMossSpredgeSlop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202433 min

Ep 320The 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:SlimeSocial BatteryTrader Joe's BagsStanley Snack Tray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 202426 min

Ep 319Liquid 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:CicadasGen X Awakened Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202430 min

Ep 318Food 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:GRWMGold BeansAnti Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202428 min

Ep 317Buying 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 DogMoney LeisSquare Phone CasesEurovision Split Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202430 min

Ep 316A 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:CurlingStew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202434 min

Ep 315Both 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 deodorant1994Car videosJeep Ducks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 202428 min

Ep 314Taylor 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 glassesChicosInfrequent showeringShort chapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202430 min

Ep 313The 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 CoachellaBeavis and Butthead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202434 min

Ep 312The 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 tattoosNatural WineHype CurveSinger-Songwriters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202431 min

Ep 311WHOOP, There's Your Score - It's a Thing 311

Tom takes the plunge and Molly takes score of fitness. Then Tom bets on a baseball thing, while Molly lights up a thing. LINKS:WHOOP recovery scoresSmokingCold Plunges   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 202437 min

Ep 310All Aboard the Skinship - It's a Thing 310

Tom is getting all touchy feely and Molly is over the 90s. Then Tom finds the silver lining in a bad experience while Molly books her next trip.LINKS:SkinshipWilly Wonka ExperienceColumbiaDone with the 90s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202428 min

Ep 309Do Not Disturb The Peace - It's a Thing 309

Tom declares phraseology bankruptcy on a Vegas thing and Molly rejects not being disturbed. Then Tom finds a boozy way to guild the lily, while Molly is afraid of getting chosen by a cat. Plus love might be blind, but it's still a thing.LINKS:DND RejectionCat Distribution"Residency"Boozy Ice Cream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202425 min

Ep 308Living in a World of Fandom - It's a Thing 308

Tom finds that genres are done and Molly indulges in the royal thing of things. Then Tom has the new car etiquette, while Molly gets vocal about budgeting. LINKS:Loud Budgetting Death of Genre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202436 min

Ep 307An Unplanned Confluence of Awesome Sauce - It's a Thing 307

Tom is living in the past today and Molly supplements a rebranded thing. Then Tom has a music thing 40-years in the making, while Molly has the hits the moms like. LINKS:AG1 Moms love Olivia Rodrigo Long 2014 Zenana  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 202430 min

Who Eschews the Snooze? - It's a Thing 306

Tom gets physical with a floppy thing and Molly has some marriage questions. Then Tom finds academic proof of euphemism, while Molly sets some alarms.LINKS:Who TF Did I MarryiPhon AlarmsFloppy Disk Music Linguistically Hammered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202431 min

Ep 305This Thing Literally Slaps - It's a Thing 305

Tom finds a thing that literally slaps and Molly takes a LooksMaxxing at a new thing. Then Tom is searching for a word for the new selfie trend, while Molly recognizes the thingness of delulu. Plus we acknowledge country Queen Bey. LINKS: LooksMaxxingDeluluPower Slap.5 Selfie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202430 min

Ep 304Men Are Welcome Until They Die - It's a Thing 304

Tom says yes Maas to a book thing and Molly finds the community of the future. Then Tom finds the spork of plates while Molly finds her soul dog. Plus Squishmallows are such a thing that they are litigious. Spoiler alert: Tom talks about the setting of the current season of Fargo. There are no real spoilers. LINKS:Tiny House CommunitiesSoul Dogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202432 min

Tom fought in the Rumi Wars - It's a Thing 303

Tom appreciates a thing tendril from Taylor Swift and Molly has the ultimate comeback thing. Then Tom changes chords, while Molly recognizes the beverage version of a hookah. LINKS: Watch chokerJohn Cage OrganKava BarsRumi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202432 min

Ep 302Spray Candy Is My Roman Empire - It's a Thing 302

Tom finds a new sugar distribution method and Molly is into the sweater coords. Then Tom writes in on a new thing, while Molly welcomes in a new thing into retail life. LINKS:Cursive "Welcome In" Matching Sweaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 202424 min

Ep 301Little Treats Mission Creep - It's a Thing 301

Tom is hitting different and Molly is giving herself a little treat. Then Tom jumps onboard the good ship situation, while Molly finds mom's reacting to maximalism. LINKS:Little TreatsSad Beige MomsSituationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202428 min

Ep 300Bearly Pornish - It's a Thing 300

Tom has a sticky feeling about a new thing and Molly is bearish on a new ad campaign. Then Tom gets on record with a new superpower, while Molly is seeing yellow for a new dog toy. Links:Jeremy ALlen White adNew Yorker cartoonYellow duck toy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202426 min

Ep 299Smut Rising - It's a Thing 299

Tom and Molly were live together at CES 2024 digging into all the hot things for the new year. Come for the micro-cows and latest fashion trends, stay for the reverse harems and Indian whiskey. LINKS:Reverse HaremsMicro-cowsIndian WhiskeyTexture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202430 min

Ep 298Let's All Go To The Bullpen - It's a Thing 298

Molly and Tom start off the New Year by cleaning out the bullpen. What wonders of potential things from 2023 that didn't quite make it to the show will be there? New acronyms, fashion, food, and more! YOU MUST LISTEN TO FIND OUT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202442 min

Ep 297Taking the Medicine and Tacking One On - It's a Thing 297

Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look back at our predictions for 2023 and make new ones for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202334 min

Ep 296The Flavors Within - It's a Thing 296

Tom gets all metal for classic IP and Molly is attaching to a new relationship thing. Then Tom finds a new thing growing on him while Molly butters us up with a new food thing. LINKS:Attachment TheoryBrown ButterMetal covers of Disney songsAstrology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202329 min

Ep 295An Accidental Whamming - It's a Thing 295

Tom finds the Christmas song thing of our era and Molly is getting the comfys. Then Tom finds a retail hate trend, while Molly finds the 90s decor dominating the holidays. LINKS:ComfysFelt decorWhamageddonHating self-checkoutRhetoric Rizz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202330 min

Ep 294In Your Mouth With Consent - It's a Thing 294

Tom thinks Oreo is the new flavor trend and Molly finds the latest hair thing. Then Tom is tipping back a new beauty drink, while Molly finds the dating trend for our busy lives. LINKS:Foam Rollers Stack Dating Oreos Drinking Collagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202330 min

Ep 293All You Need Is A Little Light - It's a Thing 293

Tom doses on some microgreens and Molly shares a leftover thing. Then Tom and Molly form Connections over Spotify Wrapped.  Get the episode here.Links:MicrogreensFancy leftoversBurlington, VTConnections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 202325 min

Ep 292Consuming Creed - It's a Thing 292

This episode has it all, butt rock, Gen Z dating trends, a new herb, and the verbiage to keep you current!LINKS:AshwagandaThe CreedeningAteGen Z Dating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202332 min

Ep 291The Bag for the Season - It's a Thing 291

Molly and Tom are back! This week they are talking the only holiday movies that matter, spicy fantasy, bags and the hottest fashion portmanteau.LINKS:Hallmark Holiday MoviesFourth WingShackletThe Bag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202333 min

Ep 61Bonus Bonus: A Pea Milk Tasting

No new show this week, so decided to share some of our bonus content from the archives. This is ordinarily available to our patrons at the It's a Help and above tiers. This was from 2019 when we all decided to try pea milk. It was a simpler time. If you want to listen to the episode we recorded in between the bonus content, check it out here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202319 min

Ep 290Tip Your Hat To A Javelina - It's a Thing 290

Producer Rich steps in to talk with Tom about Team Javelina, the latest beach bag, the latest hat hotness, and recognizing our era. LINKS:Team Javelina Bogg Bag ripoffs Literary Hats My era Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 202327 min

Ep 289Slow Grow And It's Back - It's a Thing 287

Tom needs to plant his thing flag in a bakery thing and Molly leaves a light on for her holiday thing. Then Tom finds kids want TV to be less thirsty, while Molly low key is all about gnocchi. LINKS:The Halloween LightsGnocchiGen Z Sensibilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202338 min

Ep 288Capitalism Comes For The Autumn - It's a Thing 288

Tom gyatt a new thing to him and Molly hits on the new math. Then Tom finds the highest pastry in the land, while Molly puts Halloween to bed. LINKS: Spooky Season Girl Math Gyatt Supreme Croissant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202330 min

Ep 287An Unsearchable Love - It's a Thing 287

Tom is getting all metallic and Molly manifests her next thing. Then Tom finds the new bar hotness while Molly finds love in ways that are hard to properly search for. LINKS:ManifestingLoveMetallics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202324 min

Ep 286A Podiatrist Might Be The Move - It's a Thing 286

Tom finds the thing that will upset podiatrists and Molly finds the move. Then Tom theorizes about color while Molly owns up to her generation. The we look to the stars to check in on an old thing. LINKS:The MoveBarefoot walkingColor TheoryGen X'ers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 202328 min

Ep 285The Temu of Groceries - It's a Thing 285

Tom recognizes the all consuming T&T and Molly finds the pyramid of pumpkin things. Then Tom discovers a trap, while Molly finds the next generation of TikTok. Plus we introduce a new segment!Links:Trader Joe'sTaylor and TravisChamoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202336 min

Ep 284How Often Do You Think About Car Washes - It's a Thing 284

Producer Rich filled in for Molly this week, talking about why we may be post-car wash and Tom is all about backpacks. Then Rich finds how he'll stay warm this winter while Tom is thinking about antiquity. LINKS:Car WashesSquare BackbackRoman EmpireSweaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202334 min

Ep 283Have Clips, Will Travel - It's a Thing 283

Tom and Molly are traveling, so enjoy our second ever clip show! We tried to put together some of the things we either really nailed, were early on, or were just plain fun. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202324 min

Ep 282Bouncy Reps - It's a Thing 282

This week producer Rich joins Molly to talk about the latest diet fab for leopards, typeface trends, a sneaky shoe trend, and the future of home entertainment.LINKS:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/leopards-eating-peoples-faces-partyhttps://www.snkrsreps.org/https://www.reddit.com/r/Pandabuy/https://www.typewolf.com/itc-souvenirhttps://www.thespruce.com/best-bounce-houses-3129288 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 202323 min

Ep 281This Is Going To Happen More And More Frequently - It's a Thing 281

Tom discovers that actual Dear Abby is still a thing and Molly puts a thing on the map. Then Tom hits an unnerving reset, while Molly loves the bad bleeps. Get the transcript here.LINKS:Map MemesBleepsDear AbbyVagus Nerves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202330 min

Ep 280Gross Ass Booze Photography - It's A Thing 280

Tom extends the spectrum of nepo babies and Molly finds her dating icks. Then Tom is undecided on brunch, while Molly leads us on to a new dating thing.Get the transcript here.LINKS:https://mashable.com/article/the-ick-dating-positive-thinghttps://psychcentral.com/relationships/breadcrumbinghttps://knowyourmeme.com/memes/parent-names-are-blue-on-wikipediahttps://www.sugarlands.com/brunchinajar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202330 min

Ep 279This Is Not Reality Show - It's a Thing 279

Tom solves the mystery of functional foods and Molly finds the summer show that's the subject matter for every Olivia Rodrigo song. Then Tom finds a viral crime trend, while Molly has a rant about reality shows.  LINKS:Flash RobThe summer I turned pettyFunctional FoodEating alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202328 min

Ep 278The Sweatshirt of Our Lives - It's A Thing 278

Tom finds the the hottest clothing trend and Molly drops some acid. Then Tom drinks the Rosé Kool-Aid, while Molly finds a streaming sensation.Get the transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202328 min

Ep 277The Future (Already In Progress) - It's a Thing 277

Tom tops the charts with New Jeans and Molly finds the new flying apparel. Then Tom is getting ahead of his snowy mountain descent conveyance while Molly finds a interesting new energy source. Get the transcript here.LINKS:New JeansCompression gearBlack Air Force energy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202336 min

Ep 276In The Ancient Times (2021) - It's a Thing 276

Tom settles in on n embarrassment of slang thing and Molly finds me Highlights from Gen Z. Then today finds a thing the way it should be done, while Molly is all in on the girl dinner. Get the transcript here.LINKS:Me Highlights Girl Dinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202322 min

Ep 275Barbenheimer, NPCs, and Wall Pilates - It's a Thing 275

Tom and Molly talk about if movies are back, some odd dating, the latest in streaming personalities, and exercise.Get the transcript here.LINKS:Barbenhaimer Ariana Grande NPC streamers Wall pilates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202334 min

Ep 274Polly Want a Cowboy Hat? - It's A Thing 274

Tom gets around to the latest Vegas thing and Molly breaks down the POV of the moment. Then Tom finds the new pigeons while Molly finds the new fashion trend inspired by the coast. Get the transcript here.LINKS:POV Coastal Cowgirl Buy this Coastal Cowgirl hat to support the show! MSG Sphere Parrots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202321 min

Ep 273The Plant Dad Beige Flag - It's a Thing 273

Tom and Molly plants a beige flag into plant dads. Then Tom recognizes the cultural moment of Grimace, while Molly is defeated by the Password Game. Get the transcript here.LINKS:Beige Flags Grimace Plant Dads The password game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202331 min