Civic Media

This Shouldn't be a Thing

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From the world of politics, pets, beauty, nature and even a potential robot uprising, Jane and Greg highlight "This Shouldn't Be A Thing" every weekday at 11:51am. Listen Live: 11:51 am - 12:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Civic Media

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Comedy

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civicmedia.us

Latest episode

Jan 12, 2026

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Episodes

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Chug This Edition 12.08.2025

Imagine being an athlete, and imagine it's your heart and soul....then imagine you're not good at it, BUT you're good at drinking...and running ? Yeah, sport is weird and very subjective. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Smooth Move Edition 11.08.2025

We here at Matenaer On Air Industries And Winter Sock Research Laboratories want to find a TSBAT topic that makes you scratch your head or make you laugh or, makes you doubt why we're even here in the first place. Today, we have a story that makes you do all three . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Beware Of Flying Fish Edition 08.08.2025

You should always be attentive when on the road. You don't want to hit a deer or another car or...a falling fish ? Does it get more Wisconsin? And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Long Strange Trip Edition 07.08.2025

A lot of things come to mind with you thing of The Grateful Dead; great music, dancing freely, and yes even mind-bending accelerants, but police are finding one drug more popular than any . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – What The Puck Edition 06.08.2025

A leisurely day, out in the woods, doing a little fishing with a friend...what could go wrong? Well a hockey player in Seattle is finding out while doing some charity work . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify,...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Pitch Imperfect Edition 05.08.2025

One man's song is another man's cry for help or so people thought when someone was heard "serenading" the nature while on a hike in British Columbia. But Jane shares her story of worry and a birdhouse and we remind you to always stand up and keep being awesome. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday throu...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Your Wurst Nightmare Edition 04.08.2025

When we have stories like this, it's our belief it's more about the ability to show off the writer's skills for puns , which we respect wholeheartedly. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Poach This Edition 01.08.2025

In an attempt curb the poaching problem in South Africa, scientists have some glowing ideas on what to do , which may lead us to our first supervillain? And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Terminator Bunny Edition 31.07.2025

It seems like the people of South Florida will do whatever it takes to get rid of their invasive species problem , which includes resorting to a "Looney Tunes" style solution. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Smile! You’re On Camera Edition 30.07.2025

It's turns out, one can put a price on their dignity. The cost? $12,500 in the form of a check from Google. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thank...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Bite Me Edition 29.07.2025

If you ever want to know the definition of "hero", look no further than a 2 year old boy in India , because he doesn't take guff from anyone...or anything. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Extra Padding Edition 28.07.2025

Please, and we can't emphasize this more, read the airline's website when taking an animal with you on a plane . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for list...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – La Boo Boo Fashion Edition 25.07.2025

Here's an idea: take the money you want to spend on your handbag and pay for someone's college education, then we'll buy you one of these horrifying accessories . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wh...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Under Where?! Edition 24.07.2025

Today's TSBAT is less about the dilemma of finding your clothes line sans laundry and more about how laid back and wonderful the people of New Zealand are....it's truly refreshing. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Sp...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Here Kitty Kitty Edition 22.07.2025

Look, getting a dozen calls a day from strangers about a cat that isn't yours and isn't missing can be a hassle , but so is changing your phone number. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – These Aren’t The Drugs You’re Looking For Edition 21.07.2025

Not once, but TWICE, people have used an a very artsy/craftsy item to transport their drugs and guns . One of them, from Kenosha...so that's fun. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get yo...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Kiss Me Baby Edition 18.07.2025

Looking to combine your two favorite things: trendy make-up and big box chain Mexican food? Well Chipotle has you covered for both , for the low low price of $30! Jane, Todd and Greg talk about this new trend in lip stains and the future of the show in the text-to-win contest world. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! S...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Oh Nuts Edition 17.07.2025

Look, we'll just be honest here: if you can't control the rampant and explosive population of a little critter , then maybe you should hand over the reigns to your new squirrel overlords. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for i...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Special Snack Edition 16.07.2025

The dumping of millions of flies onto a country to combat an invasive species just seems more like a "could've" situation, than a "should've" situation, but that's science. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, A...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Hon Hon Hon Edition 15.07.2025

We applaud a man who took it upon himself to make those yoga classes work in his favor when he planned his escape from a French prison . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcas...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Fossil Envy Edition 14.07.2025

We here at Matenaer On Air Laboratories And Floral Solutions are very open with our jealousy over Minnesota and it doesn't stop today with their official state fossil . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Blueberry Hill Edition 11.07.2025

OK, this one is just for the jokes and puns, so really we want you to enjoy the wordplay spread all across this edition . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Matcha Matcha Man Edition 10.07.2025

Today would be the first day we all came to know there are "gatekeepers" when it comes to tea...so, thank you social media, you did it again. No notes. Good luck if you can nab that green powder and may the odds ever be in your favor . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. fo...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Is It Still A Rose Edition 09.07.2025

Jane is a plant fan and enthusiast and she has a piece of advice for those who fall victim of PlantTok: Do two Google searches before you try to buy something you saw on social media . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it o...

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Urine Big Trouble Now Edition 08.07.2025

Look, we know you could read this story and say "oh gross, those people are gross....how gross!", but we here at Matenaer On Air Laboratories And Funnel Cakery applaud the good people of Scotland for being almost TOO preventative . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “...

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