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It's A Thing

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2004
Social Media Trends
Taylor Swift
Social Media
Gen Z
Art Deco
Friendship
100 Men Vs. One Gorilla
Button Animals
Food Industry
Coffee
Bogcore
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Nostalgia
Bingo
Women's Sports Bars
Cold Foam
Weight Loss

It's a Thing is a decidedly off-topic show. It's a show about trends. It's a show about obsessions. It's a show about sneakers, becoming a plant lady, buying a house (holy cow, sewers), books, food (holy cow, lining up for pastries). It's about things that are already a thing, might become a thing, always have been a thing, or are only things in our own minds. And of course, it's about your things... more

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Tom is back from Japan with Gachapon and Rich is thining of Japan with tabi sneakers. Then Tom tries experiential dining, while Rich shops for sleeper PC cases.

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Tabi Sneakers

Sleeper PC cases

Gachapon (Capsule Toys)

Immersive, Experientia... more

We're all celebrating Jimothy. Then Tom finds ranch around the world, and Rich is introduced to quiet dating. Finally, Tom gets a reusable hotel water bottle, while Rich sets up his vertical monitor.

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Timothy

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Rich finds out about wedding table captains, and Molly is prepping for her Netflix documentary. Then Rich is watching the Big Boy train, while Molly admires Erling Haaland's raccoon. 

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Prepping for the Netflix documentary

Erling Haaland's ra... more

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." 

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Neal the Seal

"do your big one"

Dumpling Squishy Hosted on Acast. Se... more

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Hosts

Tom Merritt
Co-host known for insightful commentary and easy banter; long-running presence in tech and podcasting circles.
Molly Wood
Co-host with a breezy, insightful style and strong chemistry with Tom; brings humor and relatable takes on trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Funny *and* smart

    Love learning what’s new and trendy from these two smart friends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webbbeeeeer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Should not be a thing

    To be fair, I’m not all that interested in trends, but I gave it a go, but it reminds me of being the DD in a bar at closing time surrounded by people who think everything they say is hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pineapple Gogol
    United States4 years ago
  • My favorite way of keeping up with trends without actually talking to people or injecting SoMe sauce directly into my brain

    Podcast Addict
    4
    SenorSovs
    5 years ago
  • ITS A THING

    Great show. Must listen. Keep up to date with things from all walks of life, and expand your thing awareness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caffienated ___________
    Canada5 years ago
  • ITS A THING

    Great show. Must listen.

    THD, Manny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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A breezy, trend-obsessed show where two hosts trade witty banter about what's popping in culture, tech, food, travel, and everyday obsessions. Episodes blend light reportage on current memes and micro-trends with personal anecdotes, audience submissions, and a playful critique of what qualifies as “a thing.” Chemistry between the hosts and their knack for turning disparate topics into a cohesive conversation are standout strengths, along with approachable, low-stakes humor that makes it easy for curious listeners to stay in the loop without heavy analysis. This mix appeals to listeners who enjoy casual cultural commentary, trend tracking, and relatable hosts who treat pop culture as a conversation starter rather than a lecture.

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It's A Thing launched 13 years ago and published 400 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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