It’s A Thing has been around for nigh on a decade, starting with a Twitter account and evolving into a podcast. In all that time, Molly and Tom have identified a lot of things that are…things. In this episode, they dig back through the Twitter feed and find their most prescient selections and the misses that now seem baffling. Whiskey? Nailed it. Rainbow Looms? Not so much.
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Before Tom and Molly head off for their respective vacations, they’re pouring some drinks and talking about some things. Tom enjoys an upgraded gin and tonic while he talks about the decline of the NFL and adding cereal to ice cream. Meanwhile Molly is drinking a selection from her school’s wine club and talking about Maximalism and waxing at home.
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In this week’s episode, Tom discovers that he’s made of hustle and Molly is obsessed with the mathematical near certainty of alien life. Plus the Bronx, Cardi B’s Instagram, and what is dead may never rye.
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What better way to start 2019 than with Things! Tom’s talking about The Last Empress, and the overall genre of Makjang as a thing. Meanwhile, Molly started the first It’s A Thing cooking challenge with the simply delicious cacio e pepe.
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They might just call it regular TV across Asia, but Tom thinks that Korean and Chinese dramas are definitely a thing. Meanwhile, Molly entered into the weird world of semi-ironic meme music hits. To no one’s surprise, there will be singing. Plus, our first Molly Rant in a while.
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Tom’s Pick: Legend of Fuyao
Molly’s Pick: Meme Music
When decorating with plants approaches a lifestyle.
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The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
“We have known for centuries about the transformative power of solitude; it’s only recently that we have begun to forget it.” – Susan Cain.
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“Quiet Quiz: Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? – By Susan Cain”
“The Open-Office Trap – The New Yorker”
“Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Talk Video | TED.com“
If you are a man and wear a scarf you may be a designer. Or European. Or both.
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Can you drive a stick? You may be coming back in vogue. You may actually be on the cutting edge of nostalgia.
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“Manual vs. Automatic Transmission | Stick-Shifts Save Gas – Consumer Reports”
“Understanding What’s Really Killing the Manual Transmission“
