Why is chopped salad so controversial? Also, Molly’s after bespoke users and Tom’s stuffing his face with Burrata and vegetables.
Show Notes:
“Bespoke”
Burrata Cheese
Against chopped salad
It’s A Thing Season 2 Starts Next Week!
Hey all, Molly and I just sat down and recorded a few episodes of season 2. We had a great time and can’t wait for you to hear our new things! Because of reasons (mostly schedules) The first episode will post next week and then we’ll (hopefully) do another run of 12 episodes!
HUGE thanks to all the folks who’ve donated on the site. Y’all rock.
It’s A Thing- #012 – All Hail Kale
Kale, more kale, cafe con leche and doorknobs.
It’s A Thing- #011 – Go Pro for Slender Man
Molly talks about how Go Pro was just the start of the star-on-your-head camera craze. Tom is introduced to Slender Man and his cousin Trender man. Plus, you won’t *need* matching luggage if you get rid one thing a day, and who’s Hadoken-ing.
Show Notes:
‘Biting Elbows’ Go Pro Video (NSFW!)
Slender Man (and its derivative, Trender Man)
Hadoken-ing
It’s A Thing- #010 – Left-hand kettle bells
Cross Fit and kettle bells, Why you should always hold your drink in the left hand (thanks Lisa Borodkin!), feminism & shooting lessons. Oh and Japanese snack foods.
It’s A Thing- #009 – Truth be told
Tom discovers a new hashtag and Molly a new source for sleazy stories. And why Tom’s pouring the whiskey.
Media Takeout
Big time advertisers on one of the sleaziest websites online.
TBT
*Alternate meaning discovered since recording: “ThrowbackThursday”
It’s A Thing- #008 – Whatcha Reading?
Molly dishes on why people are dishing about what they are reading. And Tom reveals the source of his Chambray shirt knowledge.
Show notes:
It’s A Thing- #007 – Got love for shrubs
Molly introduces Tom to shrubs in the cocktail world while Tom introduces Molly to artisnal hardware. ARTISNAL HARDWARE?!? Yeah, kind of like that. Also denim shirts and standing desks.
Show Notes:
Hot new drink trends
What is a Shrub?
Artisanal hardware
Standing desks? Eff that noise. WALKING desks!
Tom’s standing desk is from Ergotron.
It’s A Thing- #006 – Faux cups, Fur real
Molly notices more real fur showing up everywhere. Tom spots the kickstarter avalance. And a viewer calls out those fake disposable cup and straw things that aren’t disposable.
Show Notes:
It’s A Thing- #005 – Art and laziness
Molly points out the stupendous amount of public art happening in a supposed economic downturn. And Tom just gets old fashioned and crotchety about RSS.
Show Notes:
Barbara Kruger’s art, inspiration for Lisa’s It’s A Thing Logo