ToMolly

It's A Thing

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Molly Wood and Tom Merritt talk about things they see become things. You know, like when a thing becomes a thing. It's worth a listen, trust them.

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It's the Anti-Sourdough - It's a Thing 109 25.04.2020 30:25

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 discuss the latest lo-fi hotness, and the answer to the recent sourdough craze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get It Together Hasbro - It's a Thing 108 18.04.2020 32:03

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, and Molly marvels at the gather sign people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winking Over the Mask - It's a Thing 107 11.04.2020 26:31

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 social role, and casual slippers are the thing. Plus a familiar voice from Tom and Molly's podcast past makes an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sourdough Start Me Up - It's a Thing 106 04.04.2020 23:51

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 Peppers, and Molly is getting some cocktail takeout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiger King and the Age of the Flowbee - It's a Thing 105 28.03.2020 27:33

This week, Tom talks about the latest Netflix craze sweeping over the quarantined masses, while Molly discusses the sudden rarity of a haircut. Then they discuss the craze of Club Quarantine and the best way to pass the time with VR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoom Happy Hours - It's a Thing 104 21.03.2020 26:52

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 virtual happy hours. Then, regular sports starts to take a turn into esports, and Molly discovers the Wirecutter has some SEO competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiding in the Basement Before It Was Cool - It's a Thing 103 14.03.2020 24:09

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 phobia and Molly has the new landscaping hotness.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancelling in Retrograde - It's a Thing 102 07.03.2020 29:03

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 buzzword breakthrough about upskilling, and Molly valiantly resists blaming Mercury in retrograde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horse Flesh, Spiders, and Pig's Blood - It's a Thing 101 28.02.2020 35:20

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 cream trends, and Molly's trend makes everyone feel entrepreneurial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Existential Faux Pas - It's a Thing 100 22.02.2020 29:38

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 books, and Molly finds the newest tent hotness for the kiddos. Plus great emails from our listeners talk about Peppa Big, regional booze, and an overused word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Pig Yoga Competitive? - It's a Thing 99 15.02.2020 30:08

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 weight in about bounding, a new travel mug, and Crocs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There Are No Rules - It's a Thing 98 08.02.2020 30:22

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 take on the hot pot, and the emerging thingness of prefab ADUs. Plus, Crocs and socks are a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Refuse to Get Into Late-Stage Capitalism - It's a Thing 97 03.02.2020 35:18

Tom talks about the harrowing battle for getting credit for watching shows on a streaming account, while Molly reflects on the peak thingness of succulents. Then they discuss why libraries are the pace to be, and and super cool dog food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine - It's a Thing 96 26.01.2020 30:26

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 accessories for a popular accessory. Plus things are intuitively eating themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Packing It In - It's a Thing 95 18.01.2020 35:21

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 Molly revisits bidets. Plus some personal things have Tom visiting the bank and Molly discovering Instapot awesomeness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cross-Platform Culture Accommodation Service - It's a Thing 94 12.01.2020 32:14

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

Brunch Zima - It's a Thing 93 04.01.2020 27:52

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 light on a new thing and sees a footwear stalwart returning to thingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2019 - It's a Thing 92 27.12.2019 31:47

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 2020! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quinoa of Booze - It's a Thing 91 20.12.2019 18:26

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 candidates for other episodes. For every weighted blanket and VSCO girl, there's some single serve pour over coffee that stays in the bullpen. It's time to give them their due! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope for the Youth of America - It's a Thing 90 16.12.2019 31:03

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 socks being cool and the emo rap takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Pumpkin Spice Latte - It's a Thing 89 08.12.2019 26:04

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 things chonk, and why poop is now socially acceptable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deeply Hip Gen Z Con - It's a Thing 88 30.11.2019 29:45

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 ComplexCon lives up to its name while making everyone hungry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glassware is in the Air - It's a Thing 87 23.11.2019 26:29

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 trip to Columbia while listening to Mr. Sandman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NeverEnding Life Savers Storybook - It's a Thing 86 18.11.2019 28:14

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 wedding song for Millennials, while Molly finds the dark side of wine-based decor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mernicorn Party - It's a Thing 85 11.11.2019 36:38

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 whole new world of thingness, while Tom is kicking back with some canned wine. Then they discuss the effect of YouTube on kid's entertainment and if coffee omelette is better marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.