In this episode of It’s a Thing, Tom Merritt and Molly Wood discuss the latest trends that are taking over various industries. They kick off with LTK Shop, an e-commerce platform that is changing the way people shop online. Tom and Molly explain that LTK Shop is an extension of the popular LIKEtoKNOW.it app, which allows users to shop directly from influencer posts. They discuss the impact of this platform on influencer marketing and online shopping, making it easier for listeners to find their favorite products.

Next, they dive into the delicious world of French onion things, a food trend that is taking over menus everywhere. Tom and Molly explain that French onion things are dishes that incorporate all the flavors of French onion soup in creative ways, from French onion burgers to French onion dip. They share their thoughts on why this trend has caught on and why it’s so tasty, making listeners’ mouths water.

The hosts then discuss Ozempic, a new drug that is making waves in the diabetes treatment industry. They explain how Ozempic works, its benefits as a appetite suppressant, and its potential impact on people living with Type 2 diabetes. Tom and Molly also touch on the controversy surrounding the high cost of the drug and the challenges of making it accessible to everyone who needs it. This segment offers valuable insights for listeners who are interested in health and wellness.

Finally, they talk about the popular phrase “let them cook,” which has been making rounds on social media. Molly explains that it’s a way of saying let someone do their thing, and don’t interfere. It’s particularly popular in the cooking and baking community, where people are encouraged to trust the process and let their recipes do their magic. This segment offers listeners a glimpse into the latest trends in social media and popular culture.

In this episode of It’s a Thing, Tom and Molly explore a range of trends that are shaping different aspects of our lives, from fashion to food and health. With their unique perspectives and insights, they offer an engaging and informative look at what’s new and exciting in the world of trends.

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• LTK Shop
• Ozempic
• Let then cook
• French Onionification

Tom finds the new hot spot and Molly tweaks Tom with a new health thing. Then Tom finds the new place to party, while Molly sort of goes bananas on a new food thing.

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LINKS:

• Tulum
• Cold Plunge research
• Tulum in SNL sketch (12 seconds in)

Tom finds the rage thing eternal and Molly’s low simmer thing hits a boiling point. Then Tom calls an audible for the chosen thing, while Molly blurs out here thing.

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• Ice Spice
• Furry Boots
• The Chosen

Tom finds a makeup euphemism and Molly excels at macros. Then Tom is so creative while Molly finds a vacation spot.

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LINKS:

• Mascara
• Counting Macros
• Seeing them Lights
• So Creative

Tom lets a good thing go to waste and Molly finds Y2K nostalgia hits the party scene. Then Tom finds local news is getting hip, while Molly get to the sole of a new thing.

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• Temu
• Raves
• Bare foot society

Tom finds out that its core all the way down and Molly finds out that Gen Z’s booze resistance is futile. Then Tom finds the script to the Big Game while Molly finds chickens are the new bread.

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• CoreCore
• BORGs
• Scripting the Big Game
• Inflation Chickens

Tom finds a Y2K fashion supremacy and Molly embraces the thingness of “I’m him.” Then Tom portmanteaus into a new thing, while Molly is all about that water.

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LINKS:

• Dress Over Pants
• “I’m him”

Tom flips into a new thing and Molly finds mobile gaming taking flight. Then Tom wears the stuffing out of his thing, while Molly catches us up on the hottest abbreviation.

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LINKS:

• Game Pigeon
• iykyk
• Flip phones

Tom swings around to a new employment thing and Molly takes the plunge on a new thing. Then Tom finds a new salty goodness, while Molly finds the literal new hotness.

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LINKS:

• Cold Plunge
• Infrared Saunas
• Job boomeranging
• Canned Fish

Tom takes a slug on a new thing and Molly apologies to her brother for a thing. Then Tom sticks his face into a new thing, while Molly gets into caviar. Plus a bonus thing that will stick with you.

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LINKS:

• Slugging
• RRR Movies
• Caviar