Wait...That's a Thing?

Welcome to EPISODE 40 (woot woot!)! As we close a remarkably long stretch of days where life has been taxing personally, professionally, politically, and chronologically, it's great to gather in the upholstery shop on the eve of a long Veterans' Day weekend. As the Mid-Halloween to Mid November hangover continues, we hit on some topics that may help clear the brain such as bundt cakes, popular low...

Welcome to Episode 39 of Wait...That's a Thing. With a whole confluence of events including Halloween, the End of the Quarter, Playoff Sports, Minor Kitchen Rennovations, the End of Daylight Savings Times and other Inconveniences that could derail a humble podcast, we couldn't find time to do a fully-fledged episode this week. HOWEVER, on the verge of the Election, we thought a quick check in woul...

Welcome to Wait That's a Thing - Episode 38! Definitely a Friday afternoon at the end of a long week! Halloween is near, the leaves are falling, and we're both recovering from a marathon parent teacher conference sesh. But...that won't slow us down from talking about Elephant Human Rights, a minor medical emergency scare during dinner, one of the greatest moments in broadcasting history, and how k...

We are super excited to discuss an uptick in listeners from Sweden and Bangledesh! Not quite sure how relateable or relevant an outlandish conker constrovery, flagpole sitting, and plant based "meat" are in Stockholm, or Dhaka, but that's some of the offerings on the table in this week's episode.  Additionally, some a deliciously spicy snack courtesy of a thingee, plus a deliciously intriguing top...

Welcome to Episode 36! Due to Lucas' 37th birthday plans, a high school dance to DJ, and a four day weekend, we are being forced back into the virtual upholstery shop! So...no snack this week, but some equally yummy topics such as: The Maine Wife Carrying Championship! Weiner Pick World Records! Making travel plans for our 20th Anniversary! And...is that a poop on your ceiling? And thank you, for...

Welcome to Episode 35 of Wait, That's a Thing? This week, we are coming live from the bunker on the eve of homecoming weekend! We discuss the issue with excessive expectoration, government intrusion in pet ownership, the strange origins of artifical vanilla, a disgraced former athlete, and some other things that have come to a bitter end. We also have a Thai AND Japanese snack! Both pretty good fo...

Welcome to Episode 34! This week we delve into crosswalk etiquette and Instant Karma, musical skeletons in our closets, and we actually have a snack that tastes good! Plus we meet a new listener who wants some dirt on a favorite Third Nerd, we revisit the all important conundrum of dimensional lumber, and learn that not all caves are treated equally. So many things, so little time! And thank you,...

Welcome to Episode 33! This week we've finally gotten our schedules aligned enough to actually meet up at the Old Upholstery shop where we take a deep plunge into some relevant, timely, and important topics such as: Owning an older pet Field Trips Automatic Emergency Alerts on Smartphones One Hit Wonders and Debate or De-bate? Plus we review a trio of beverages and learn about some strange laws. S...

Welcome to Episode 32! Podcasting is often a marathon, rarely a sprint, and that's even more true when you have someone sitting in the Third Nerd Chair! Colin Sutch joins us in the virtual upholstery shop for a long-awaited return to the podcst. He helps dive into crucial topics like the future of older Disney Attractions, the MIT's IgNobel award winners for 2024, how many beans belong in a good c...

Welcome to Episode 31! School is back in session, so things have been a little hectic in terms of our recording and release schedule. It's always nice when there's an excuse like being a public servant to fall back on. (As opposed to the excuse of being on summer vacation that we used two weeks ago :). ) We are in the virtual upholstery shop testing out Lucas's brand new microphone talking about h...

The school year is upon us, once again - so we're back in the bunker! This week, we celebrate what is probably the most consequential invention of all time (bold opinions only!), we also eat some more weird potato chips, ponder the possibility of jogging topless, and hit on some resolutions for the new year.  So many things, so little time! If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in on...

Welcome to Episode 29 of Wait...That's a Thing This week we're back in the old upholstery shop. The Summer of Ian is coming to a close, but not without a bathroom renovation update! We also wonder how old do you have to be for a stranger to care about you after a tumble, discuss the confusing world of dimensional lumber, eat an oddly good snack, and round out the afternoon with some geography triv...

Welcome to Episode 28 of Wait...That's a Thing! Circumstances beyond our control took us away from the upholstery shop and onto the Zoom machine, but that didn't slow us down. In this abbreviated episode, we talk about strange visitors to Millville, the unexpected perils of getting older, and why white shorts may not be a great choice for 7 year olds in the woods. Hope you learn something from our...

Welcome to Episode 27! August is upon us, the Olympics are in full swing and the school year is just around the corner. Lots to talk about in the old upholstery shop. Hope you enjoy our full-throated deep dive into some of the more irrelevant topics of the week! Thanks for listening!   If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in on the conversation, check us out on   Facebook , find us o...

Welcome to Episode 26 of 'Wait, That's a Thing?'! The Summer Olympics take center stage as the games kick off in Paris with a feature on what should be the most exciting event in all of the games that no one has heard of. Also, a surpisingly tasty snack and an appeal for kindness on Social Media.     If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in on the conversation, check us out on   Faceb...

Welcome to Episode 25 of Wait, That's a Thing! We break convention by starting with a horrendous snack, and there's nowhere to go but up. After choking down some Spicy Pickleballs we get onto more uplifting topics such as lifelong learning, concert etiquette, more clarity on the great sandwich debate, and  more mancard musings. Thanks for listening.  If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to ch...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Wait That's a Thing. Lucas is back from his epic trip to Oregon and Washington and regails us with stories from the road. Big black buttes, stranded seniors, and a guy doing a one man re-enactment of Naked and Afraid are only some of the highlights.  Not exactly Melville-esque, or Steinbecky, but certainly the underpinnings of a future Great American Novel.   Thanks for li...

With Lucas on vacation, and Ian all alone, it's a great time to look back on some of our conversations from the early days of WTAT...Shawls, Shopping Carts, Passions, and Celebrity Look Alikes... So, if you're an OG Thingee, or new to the podcast, here's some of the things that got us started. We're looking forward to getting back into the upholstery shop soon! Thanks for listening.  If you'd like...

Welcome to Episode 23! Gleefully recorded on the last full day of the school year. Don't let the first 10 minutes of jock-talk throw you off guard, this has not morphed into a sports pod. We come back from the music with some call backs to previous episodes and tie up some unfinished business such as: The Batman Villians that would come along with him. Beyond Chris Farley as Shrek, what other famo...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Wait, That's a Thing! This week we explore 3 Alternative Holidays, 2 Snacks, and 1 brand new board game.   Thanks for listening.  If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in on the conversation, check us out on   Facebook , find us on  Instagram or send us an email waitthatsathing@gmail.com Thanks again! Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 21! Now that the podcast is finally old enough to drink, we spend our time talking about some really grown up and mature topics: What does it mean to be zesty The Original choice for Shrek Back pain and gerontology and road ettiquette. As well as a round of random questions.   Thanks for listening.  If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in on the conversation, check...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Wait, That's a Thing! This week we are honored to welcome as our Third Nerd, Henry! He is a fellow podcaster, future member of the NC State Wolfpack, O.G. Thingee, and just happens to be the valedictorian of the Camden Hills Regional High School class of 2024. With such an esteemed guest in the mix, we of course have to get into the most pressing issues of the day: Kendric...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Wait, That's a Thing! This week we invite Third Nerd Christina to the upholstery shop for a snack fueled afternoon of simultanously uplifting and enlightening conversation: Topics include: the life of a middle school librarian Oregon's favorite fruit - the Marionberry! A famous Coloradoan Chicken who kept it cool while losing its head. Favorite Yard Games and oddly yummy n...

This week Tyler joined us in the newly dubbed Third Nerd Chair!   We spent almost the whole episode (interrupted from time to time by Zoom's 40 minute free session poilicy) talking about a thing he found on Reddit that included scenic canyons, wayward dogs, interdimensional portals, well intended multiverse travellers, and cultural icons improbably still together using outdated technology as their...

Welcome to Episode 17! Thanks for your continued support of the Podcast. This week, we spend an almost unnecessary long time discussing the quality of a good crouton.  After snack time, we get into some finer points of etiquette, new restuarant surcharges, check splitting, asymmetrical ordering, and finally a new twist on an old Japanese dish. Never a dull moment at the old upholstery shop. That b...