Producer Rich steps in for Molly to talk about the latest in fandom and Tom meats him halfway. Then Rich is reading the summer away and Tom burns down the house.
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Sickos backlash
Heirloom meat
Manifesting Skibidi – It’s a Thing 327
Tom notes that the Skibidi Toilet goes to the big screen and Molly discovers brat. Then Tom throws everyone a Twisters, while Molly explains the 4B movement.
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It Was Good But Not Bread – It’s a Thing 326
Tom gets chummy with a new thing and Molly gallops into a sport thing. Then Tom recognizes the cottage cheese renaissance, while Molly publicly relates to a new phrase.
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An Americano Detour – It’s a Thing 325
Tom delves into the viral trend of Dubai Chocolate, while Molly puts some weight behind a new vest. Then Tom highlights the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, while Molly explores Zone 2 cardio: electric boogaloo.
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Shorts Are Back – It’s a Thing 324
Tom talks about the rise of the digital detox and Molly finds a movie theater thing. They also both talk about shorts.
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Tastes… Evolve – It’s a Thing 324
Molly and Tom recognize the ascension of Sabrina Carpenter. After that, Tom talks the inescapability of Webtoons and Molly finds Gen Z’s new boyfriend. Then Tom finds an instant thing and Molly shames more young men.
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Rat Boys
Sabrina Carpenter
Webtoons
Instant Coffee
Alpaca Boys
Wizardposting and Polyphenols – It’s a Thing 322
Producer Rich steps in for Molly in this episode. Tom opens us to the world of wizardposting and Rich makes sure he’s getting his polyphenols. Then Tom finds the shirt of the summer and Rich tries to figure out some corporate slang.
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The Opposite of Spick-and-Span – It’s a Thing 321
Tom spredges his wings and Molly gets a book boyfriend. Then Tom brings the slop, while Molly finds the rolling 70s do in fact gather moss.
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Book Boyfriends
Moss
Spredge
Slop
The Stanley Petri Dish- It’s a Thing 320
Tom finds Trader Joe’s is advancing fashion and Molly celebrates the return of slime. Then Tom finds the latest Stanley thing while Molly recharges her social battery.
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Return of Slime
Social Battery
Trader Joe’s Bag Fashion
Stanley Snack Tray
Liquid Gen X Death – It’s a Thing 319
Tom dives into the wildly popular Liquid Death water craze, highlighting how its beer-like cans create unexpected social scenarios. Meanwhile, Molly brings the cicada invasion into focus, detailed as a phenomenon invoking nostalgic and cultural horror, complete with SNL’s take on their emergence.
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Gen X is awake
Shoe Gaze