It's A Thing

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.

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

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:Brat4B movement‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film Twisters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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:VestsZone 2Dubai ChocolateAtomic Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 BoysSabrina Carpenter Webtoons Instant CoffeeAlpaca Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:PolyphenolsWizardposting“Good boy” shirts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.