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It's A Thing

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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    Neal the Seal - It's a Thing 426

    Rich is having trouble with business hours, and Molly introduces us to Neal the Seal. Then Rich is getting squishy boa, while Molly encourages you to "do your big one." LINKS: Neal the Seal"do your big one"Dumpling Squishy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Restaurant Merch - It's a Thing 426

    Tom exclaims the cache of restaurant merch, and Molly finds the scrolling hotness in South Korea. Then Tom waxes on "airport tray aesthetic" while Molly assesses her digital footprint.LINKS:Foodless food appDigital footprintRestaurant merch“Airport tray aesthetic”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    SOUP shots - It's a Thing 418

    Rich is confused by European license plates and Tom is going to a water park. Then Rich is drinking SOUP, while Tom is loving retro tech. LINKS:SOUPRetro Tech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 390

    Pre-workout - It's a Thing 417

    Tom makes a call on a Tin Can Landline, and Molly is at the boy aquarium. Then Tom explains Lowkenuinely, while Molly gets in a pre-workout.LINKS:Boy aquariumPre-workoutTin Can LandlineLowkenuinely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 389

    Jordan Lucas - It's a Thing 416

    Tom is putting on his sneaker slippers and Molly is all about Jordan Lucas. Then Tom wants the Arby's Meat Mountain, while Molly is LARPing being rich. LINKS:Jordan LucasLARPing (your lifestyle)Sneaker slippersArby's Meat Mountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 388

    Watching Madwoman by Laufey - It's a Thing 415

    We're all watching Laufey's video. Then Tom is clueing us in on Acubi, and Molly asks "what about me?" Then Tom is going postbiotic, while Molly wears Alo.LINKS:The "what about me" crisis on social mediaAloAcubiPostbiotic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 387

    Moon Joy - It's a Thing 414

    We all appreciate the thingness of the Artemis II. Then Tom breaks down the craze of peptides, and Molly finds the Fibonacci sequence everywhere. Then Tom is mastering the heart butt challenge, while Molly uses her privilege to recognize Fordite.Links:Putting the Fibonacci sequence onto picturesPeptidesHeart Buttt Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 386

    Body Doubling - It's a Thing 413

    Tom is having a walking taco, and Molly is body doubling. Then Tom finds the next evolution of Karaoke, while Molly is caked up.LINKS:Body doublingCaked upWalking Tacos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 385

    Catching Print - It's a Thing 412

    Tom explains "This is who you're asking" and Molly is rewatching New Girl. Then Tom breaks down somatic workout, while Molly apologizes for catching print.LINKS:New Girl is the new rewatch thingSomatic workout  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    OXO Rapid Brewer and Beer Salt - It's a Thing 411

    Rich is cursed and Tom is putting on beer salt. Then Rich finds a new coffee thing while Tom wants to get a digital camera again. LINKS:OXO Rapid Brewer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ballet and Opera - It's a Thing 410

    Tom is listening to Brazilian funk and Molly is listening to some smut. Then Tom is taking a half-body bath and Molly defends ballet and opera.LINKS:Brazilian funk Half-body bath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 382

    Unrivaled Basketball - It's a Thing 409

    Tom is playing a classic N64 game and Molly is all about Unrivaled basketball. Then Tom recognizes the eternal thing of Monchichi, while Molly finds joy in a new taxation taxonomy.LINKS:Unrivaled basketballOlive Garden N64Monchichi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 381

    Alysa Liu - It's a Thing 408

    Tom and Molly break down all the Olympic things. Then Tom is talking pictures of a Japanese monkey with an old smartphone, while Molly is acting all chalant about mogging.LINKS:ChalantMoggingJapanese monkey (Punch)Using an old smartphone for taking pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 380

    Hyrox - It's a Thing 407

    Tom is taking olive leaf capsules and Molly is getting fit with Hyrox. Then Tom is working out with nicotine, while Molly has bought vibration plates.LINKS:HyroxVibration platesOlive leaf capsulesAthletic nicotine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 379

    Benito Bushes and Quad God (we know they're sugarcane) - It's a Thing 406

    Tom is about the Quad God and Molly loves the Benito bushes. Then Tom keeps quiet about luxury, while Molly wears compression socks.LINKS:Benito bushes/the tree peopleQuiet Luxury (and the resurgence of Coach) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 378

    Colored Heart Emojis - It's a Thing 405

    Tom is enjoying some colored heart emojis and Molly is about that Jon Hamm meme. Then Tom recognizes the prediction markets, while Molly is trying to hit the Dougie.LINKS:The Jon Hamm memeThe DougieColored Heart Emojis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 377

    Friction Maxxing - It's a Thing 404

    Tom is catching up on a new type of culture and Molly is friction maxxing. Then Tom discovered Dubai chocolate was not even its final form, while Molly is UpScrolling away from TikTok.Links:Friction maxxingUpScrolled"Catch up" cultureDubai Cookie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 376

    GLP-1 Culture - It's a Thing 403

    Tom finds everything is getting GLP-1ified, and Molly is looking at Fallout merch. Then Tom is pretending its 2016 and Molly is conflicted about admin night.LINKS:Fallout merchAdmin night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 375

    The Blef - It's a Thing 402

    Tom recognizes Zootopia and Molly is all about Heated Rivalry again. Then Tom finds a morbid app, while Molly considers NADS IV injections. Plus the blef.LINKS:Are You Dead app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 374

    BONUS: Where we complain

    It turns out customer service matters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 373

    REBROADCAST: Man Buns at CES – It’s a Thing 45

    Molly and Tom are at CES 2026 this wee so no new episode. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of a CES classic from the archives:Tom and Molly are back from CES and ready to talk about some things! Tom’s been watching college basketball and seeing neon, while Molly’s been rocking a distinctive new pair of shoes and spotting Man Buns at CES.Plus, Molly may have found the cure for the CES cold, and Tom doesn’t do a Seinfeld bit.Get the episode here.Links:Molly’s New JordansChinese SneakersMolly’s CES Cold CureMiami Heat Neon Jerseys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 372

    Making Predictions - It's a Thing 401

    Molly, Tom, and Producer Rich look back at their 2025 predictions and make prognostications for the new year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 371

    Gloving (And Degloving) - It's a Thing 400

    Tom finds the internet's boyfriend and Molly recognizes clankers. Then Tom risks degloving, while Molly drinks clarified milk wine.LINKS:Gloving (and degloving)Clarified Milk Wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    50 Cent's Heated Rivalry - It's a Thing 399

    Tom digs into neijuan and Molly basks in the glory of 50 Cent's pettiness. Then Tom is wrapping up the year, while Molly buys a waffle-knit sweater. Plus a bonus thing!LINKS:50 Cent. That is all. Waffle-knit sweatersneijuan Year-end Wrapped stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 369

    Pthalo Green Legami Gel Pens - It's a Thing 398

    Tom is stocking up on Legami Gel Pens, while Molly recognizes fumbled relationships. Then Tom is playing CloverPit and Molly is seeing pthalo green Also Know Your Meme is old now thanks to Skibidi Times.LINKS:Fumbled (in relationship talk)Pthalo green (and assorted controversy)Legami Gel PensCloverPit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 368

    996 Culture - It's a Thing 397

    Tom is working hard with 996 culture and Molly wants a quarter zip makeover. Then Tom is eyeing some tiny vinyl, while Molly brings us YAOI.LINKS:The quarter zip MAKEOVER. YAOI996 CultureTiny vinyl records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 367

    Your Black Friday Buying Guide - It's a Thing 396

    Tom and Molly share some things we've featured before and some new things you might want to pick up.LINKS:Quarter-zip pulloversDermaplane razorMiniverseSelvedge Denim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Twilight is Back - It's a Thing 395

    Tom is laying down with Eiderdown and Molly is seeing Twilight. Then Tom is getting in shape with Ultrabreathe, while Molly is giving the red light to therapy.LINKS:TwilightRed light face masksEiderdownUltrabreathe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 365

    Retro Food - It's a Thing 394

    Tom discovers all that's old is new again with food and Molly is standing for a thing. Then Tom sees a spike in premium pop-ups, while Molly notices the robots are talking to each other.LINKS:Standing on business/standing 10 toes downRetro FoodPremium Popups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 364

    Having a Boyfriend is Embarrassing - It's a Thing 393

    Tom has the latest in grocery shopping and Molly is trying calisthenics. Then Tom has the BBC scoop of the century with Paddington Bear, while Molly reports that having a boyfriend is embarrassing. LINKS:CalisthenicsHaving a boyfriend is embarrassing3-3-2-2-1 grocery shoppingPaddington Bear meets BBC journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 363

    Group 7 - It's a Thing 392

    Tom is in Group 7 and Molly is painting her nails brown. Then Tom is sipping some Dutch Brothers coffee, while Molly explains the phenomenon of "arrest me daddy."LINKS:Brown manicuresArrest me, daddyGroup 7 (Shout out to Todd in Astoria, NY)Dutch Bros Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 362

    Learning Spanish for Bad Bunny - It's a Thing 391

    Tom recognizes gooning and Molly is trying to learn Spanish for the Super Bowl. Then Tom is flooding the zone while Molly takes issue with 75 Hard.LINKS:Bad Bunny's impossible Spanish and Superbowl prep75 hard"Flood the Zone" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Cold Foam - It's a Thing 390

    Tom is joined by Producer Rich to talk about the latest fall flavors, parking trends, the state of coffee, and looking at birds.LINKS:Cold foam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Protect Your Peace - It's a Thing 389

    Tom recognizes MICE and Molly is protecting her peace. Then Tom breaks down bed rotting, while Molly picks pick-me girls for her thing.LINKS:Pick-me girlsBed rotter  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 359

    Joe Pilates - It's a Thing 388

    Tom is going ham about videos that "accidentally" get a celebrity in the background. And Molly is doing pilates before going to Turkey for some hair plugs.LINK:Going to Turkey to get hair plugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Summer I Turned Pretty - It's a Thing 387

    Tom is choosing between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, and Molly is looking at angel number tattoos. Then Tom gives a finger clap, while Molly is asking "oh my god who SAID that!?"LINKS:Angel numbers "Oh my god who SAID that!?" Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah (The Summer I Turned Pretty)Finger claps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Eating Cake With a Wine Glass - It's a Thing 386

    Tom brings us dry brushing and Molly is tasting Dragonfruit. Then Tom has the new way to eat cake, while Molly remains unbothered.LINKS:Dry brushingUnbotheredDragonfruit flavored stuffEating cake with a wine glass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    All the Gen Z Hating on the NYT - It's a Thing 385

    Tom sees an Acai comeback and Molly is sequencing her nutrients. Then Tom discovers Willow Tree, while Molly finds that Gen Z hates the New York Times.LINKS:Nutrient sequencingAll the Gen Z hating on the NYTWillow Tree figurines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    "Honest Reviews" and Pay Pigs - It's a Thing 384

    Tom gives us an "honest review," and Molly explains what a pay pig is. Then Tom acknowledges the thingness of CardiB in court, while Molly digs into the Gen Z stare.Links:Pay pigsGen Z stareDid you call her fat? - CardiB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 354

    Breaking Thing: It Happened

    A prediction two years in the making may be coming true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Button Animals - It's a Thing 383

    Producer Rich joins Molly to talk about Button animals, the existence of black Scottish people, Buc-ee's, and the scourge of word art. LINKS:Button animalsBlack Scottish peopleBuc-ee'sWord art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    I Have One Daughter - It's a Thing 382

    Molly brings us the song of the summer and Tom is about electrolytes. Then Molly breaks down the LinkedIn backlash, while Tom explores the Miniverse.LINKS:I have one daughter song LinkedIn backlashElectrolyte powder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Jet2 Holidays - It's a Thing 381

    Molly brings us the viral background noise of Jet2 holidays and Tom is going to a women's sports bar. Then Molly notices silicone wedding rings are a thing, while Tom is watching Ice Cube's War of the Worlds.LINKS:Jet2 HolidaysSilicone wedding ringsWomen's sports barsIce Cube's War of the Worlds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Vibe Coding and Chia Seeds - It's a Thing 380

    Tom is looking at Polybuzz and Molly is having some chia seeds. Then Tom starts vibe coding, while Molly looks at midsize fashion.LINKS:Midsize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Banana Ball - It's a Thing 379

    Tom is about bunjee fitness and Molly is taking the Ja Rule challenge. Then Tom is tapping his nails on everything, while Molly is watching some banana ball.LINKS:The Ja Rule challengeBanana baseball leagueBunjee Fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Coldplay Affair - It's a Thing 378

    Tom's latest thing is the Chit Show, and Molly finds people leaking recipes as a form of political protest. Then Tom finds the sleeper song hit 10 years in the making, while Molly's algorithm is full of Gavin Newsom memes.LINKS:Leaking family recipes Gavin Newsom memesThe Chit ShowThe Night We Met by Lord Huron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Kpop Demon Hunters - It's a Thing 376

    Molly find out everything is coded and Tom is about Kpop Demon Hunters. Then Molly has a new sleep thing, while Tom says "What's up, chat?" LINKS:Things being "coded"Taping your mouth shut when you're sleepingKpop Demon Hunters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Cries in Failed BookTok Girlie - It's a Thing 376

    Tom makes the case for the curvy couch and Molly has the successor to Stanley. Then Tom recognizes Dramione as part of the wider Harry Potter fanfic trend, while Molly cries in... something.  LINKS:Owala water bottlesCries in **something funny** Curvy couchDramione Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Jalapenos in Sauvignon Blanc - It's a Thing 375

    Molly brings us the drink of the summer and Tom thinks the 80s are back. Plus the hottest new club and the latest food craze.LINKS:Jalapenos in sauvignon blancThe We Do Not Care ClubUpcycled foodCocaine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Aura and Opp - It's a Thing 374

    Molly recognizes that everything has aura and that Love Island USA is THE thing to watch. Tom is all about opp and tasting pistachio.LINKS:Love Island USAAura PistachioOpp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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