It's A Thing

Tom, Molly, and Producer Rich clear out the bullpen, our list of things that didn't make it into a regular episode. Some of them we remember quite clearly why we added it. Others, we try to reconstruct our reasoning. Enjoy!

Molly and Tom take The Verge's excellent 2004 or 2024 Quiz. It was a fun time. Play along with us and let us know how you did!

Tom gets bogged down in a new thing and Molly finds a ramp up psyop. Then Tom is getting a G-Shock Watch, while Molly recoils at a fashion revival. LINKS:October just got so hardcoreSkirts over jeans are backBogcore G-Shock Watches

Tom celebrates Locktoberfest and Molly gets cheesy about something she called 3 years ago. Then Tom goes for a run in the park while Molly gets meta.LINKS:Halloumi fries (CALLED IT IN 2021)We're a thingThe Locktober Surprise Parkrun 

Tom is feeling maternal and Molly is easing off the Facetuning. Then Tom is interpreting a new thing and Molly finds the Michael Myers of football.Check out our new merch HERE.LINKS:FacetuneBoise State goth volleyball playerAshton JeantyMotherThe 'Interpretive Dance Trend

Tom is playing 4D chess and Molly finds the latest version of library love. Then Tom is putting on his stompers, while Molly finds the kids are sharing locations like crazy. LINKS:LibraryTok

Producer Rich joins Tom again this week to discuss the latest in diets, collectables, flavors, and water. Molly returns next week!LINKS:Plant-based dietsLabubuMoo Deng

Tom is all about BOGO and Rich is watching his smarts. Then Tom pauses on a new thing, while Rich adds to his aura. LINKS: Smartwatches for kidsAuraPause ads

Tom finds that brain rot is getting political and Molly respects the symphony dolphin. Then Molly finds that Windows Aero rides again, while Tom finds that slim is back.LINKS:Symphony dolphinFrutiger aero aestheticBrainrot