Tom and Molly are back from CES and ready to talk about some things! Tom’s been watching college basketball and seeing neon, while Molly’s been rocking a distinctive new pair of shoes and spotting Man Buns at CES.
Plus, Molly may have found the cure for the CES cold, and Tom doesn’t do a Seinfeld bit.
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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
It’s a Thing returns with new episodes starting December 14, 2018! We’ve also launched a Patreon campaign to support the show. We hope you’ll join us as valued supporters, whether you’re longtime fans or new recruits.
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“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“
There is a war on salt but no war for common sense and moderation. Why is that?
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