Wait...That's a Thing?

Welcome to Episode 76 of Wait...That's a thing?

This week we're back in the virtual upholstery shop talking christmas shopping, long form video games, heiress/creamer collaborations, and a long list on intangible culture. All that plus, one of us is on a global leaderboard for something only few care about.

Plus intoxicated raccoons, dating app name confusion, aggressive zoom features and a few glimpses of future show topics. So many things, so little time.

Thanks for your ongoing support of the Podcast. If you'd like to be a third nerd, or have a...

Welcome to Episode 75 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week, we celebrate our Diamond Episode by welcoming back one of our most frequent Third Nerds to the Upholsetery Shop.

Adam joins us to talk about AI Enhanced Telemarketing, strange and upcoming sports mashups, self-domesticating animals, and obscure Thanksgiving Tranditions. Plus we dive into a bunch of snacks that have been lying around waiting to be tried. All that and more as we hit the holiday season on the outskirts of Millville.

Thanks for your ongoing support of the Podcast. If you'd like to...

Welcome to Episode 74 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week, we uncover a very strange Thanksgiving tradition, sort through leaf-blowing injustices, and navigate the psychology of a marital "prepology" — the loophole that lets you avoid apologizing after a disagreement entirely. They also take on premature Christmas inflatables, questionable gravy inventions, cardigan identity crises, a bald-eagle-cat incident, and whether a lizard is somehow a better pet than a tiny dog.

All that and more from the virtual upholstery shop. Thanks for supporting the podcast!

If you have a thing we shoul...

Welcome to Episode 73 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week has been predictably terrible - schedule interruptions, unexpected delays, malfunctioning furnaces and the start of the "most wonderful time of the year"; however, we tend to soldier through at the old upholstery shop.

We talk about psychological conditions, an international sensation that was a sight to behold both coming and going, and try three snacks. One spicy, one savory, and a third that was an adventure with every bite. Not all were good, mind you. All that and more from the outskirts of Millville.

Welcome to Episode 72 of Wait...That's a Thing?

In honor of Evaluate Your Live Day on October 19th, we belatedly take the opportunity to look inward and answer some hard hitting questions about ourselves. Rather than scour the world for things to comment on, we take the opportunity to interview each other on a wide range of topics about regrets, interests, jealousies, and opportunities for growth.

We also share two snacks and a drink - and, for the first time in the history of the podcast, it was something so rank and vile that one...

Welcome to Episode 71 of Wait… That's a Thing?

After a power outage wiped out the last recording, we hit record again—because quitting isn't really our thing. We talk about hitting a downloads milestone before diving into the perils of podcast ads, revisiting a nutty controversy, sharing the end of a creepy art movement, and discussing an alarming trend in high-end fashion that harkens back to the '90s. There's also a little talk of a potential side gig involving a Mars × Uranus mashup.

All that, and more, from the upholstery shop this week.

If...

Welcome to Episode 70 of Wait…That's a Thing?

This week we wrestle with tech issues before diving head-first into flying squirrels, questionable science, and the curious case of a clown who took showmanship a little too far on the River Bure. Along the way, we explore the romance of finding love through a billboard, celebrate some truly weird holidays, and snack our way through two of the more devisive snacks to date.

All that, and more, from the upholstery shop this week.

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Welcome to Episode 69 of Wait…That's a Thing?

One of our oldest and dearest Third Nerds, Adam Bullard, returns for his third official visit (Patreon subscribers may one day get the deleted scenes). We explore the hierarchy of common greetings, celebrate random holidays, talk new gadgets, and figure out how much someone would do for a couple extra squares of toilet paper. This time we play a new game, sample a breakfast-waffle-inspired beverage, and watch Adam endure one of the worst snacks we've ever tried. We also see how many sophomoric episode number references we can cram in...

Episode 68 – Size Does Matter (with certain purchases)
Welcome to Episode 68 of Wait…That's a Thing?

This week we break in our newly rearranged "upholstery shop/office/workout space/recording studio" and immediately spiral into hot tubs the size of pickle barrels, suspenders on wooden barrels, and even a Cracker Barrel logo conspiracy. We sweat through the first week of school, argue Hawaiian shirts vs. ties, and rack up 2,000 miles just visiting schools. But the real saga is at Walmart, where three oversized TVs, one undersized cashier, and a set of stubborn sliding doors leave us literally wedg...

Welcome to Episode 67 of Wait…That's a Thing?

This week we break in our new recording spot—"The Wedge"—with stories of rattling cars, camping mishaps, and bug-in-the-eye disasters. Along the way we debate whether iPhones are nouns or adjectives, why "new car smell" is just plastic fumes, and how to properly soak corn in seawater. We also swap wasp-attack war stories, argue about dipsticks, and wonder what counts as man-card worthy.

All that, plus questionable scents, camping confessions, and more, from the upholstery shop (well, the Wedge) this week.

If you'd like to be...

Welcome to Episode 66 of Wait…That's a Thing?

Awkward reunions, Casper the Ghost in Friendship, Paul Newman yelling at a PT Cruiser, and enough bok choy to feed a small army—this episode's got it all. We debate donut supremacy, taste-test a couple of snacks, talk birds and Minecraft holes, and wrap it up with a round of Quick Quick Quick, where "in your butt" somehow becomes the perfect answer every time.

All that, plus car Dorito crumbs, Chromebooks on a pallet, and more, from the upholstery shop this week.

If you'd like...

Welcome to Episode 66 of Wait...That's a Thing?

Unfortuantely, we're on the Zoom machine for this one, so no new snacks but...

We DO talk about breaking up with an old email address, accidentally knock ourselves offline mid-recording, and debate whether slap fighting should be considered a sport or just humanity's lowest point. From filibustering with Robert's Rules to calling each other wankers like the House of Commons, we discuss time-zone chaos, chemtrail conspiracies, and why we'll never win an arm-wrestling match against a fourteen-year-old. Along the way, we unpack boxes of superhero p...

Welcome to Episode 64 of Wait...That's a Thing.

This is the first of our Mega Summer's Over Brain Dump! All apologies for not getting weekly episodes out. We did actually record a bunch, but it's summer vacation and we're teachers so....

This episode we ironically talk about finishing projects, RC Cars, fortune cookies, the weirdest wrestlers of all time and, believe it or not, Lucas complains about something. We also go back in time to discuss a sun's out, buns out fad that streaked through the nation.

All that, plus a couple of...

Welcome to Episode 63 of Wait..That's a Thing?

Adulting is a thing and it's amazing how the curveballs keep coming. Real Estate purchasing, professional metaphors, taking care of kids, and when is one officially too told to get new friends? We also got on a wrestling tangent talking about walk-up music.

We also have some fun playing a game that puts a new twist on dad jokes and have a couple of exceptionally disappointing snacks. 

All that, and more, from the upholstery shop this week.

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Welcome to Episode 62 of Wait...That's a Thing?

We start with the bitter reality that being fashionable isn't easy. After that, we begin to make summer plans with a QUAD-fecta of WTAT activities for the perfect afternoon. We evaluate popular board games, have a bunch of remarkably good snacks, question factory seconds, revisit sailors lost at sea, consider a limitation of professional athletes, determine what is and what isn't an emergency, and discuss meeting a world-renouned scientist.

A lot going on in the upholstery shop...Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 61 of Wait...That's a Thing.

This week, Fancy shoes and other fineries make a comeback as we are in the celebration phase of the school year. We also talk Aquariums, strange sodas, duels, and the need for better bad guys in movies. We also enjoy more pickle-adjacent treats.

A lot going on in the upholstery shop...Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 60 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week we talk about Intelligent Design, another tale of common courtesy, a new twist on baseball, and play a game that combines quick wits and questionable skills. Plus a bunch of new snacks to try!

A lot going on in the upholstery shop...Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 59 of Wait...That's a Thing

This week we start out with some deep thoughts on feelings - not quite as introspective as Inside Out, but close...

We also go over our Mother's Day celebrations, breakfast, strange choices in popular music, nighttime drinking habits, and a whole host of really strange snacks.

A lot going on in the upholstery shop...Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 58 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week we are sequestered in the virtual upholstery shop, so we decided to try a little experiment: only limit the conversation to one free zoom meeting.

So this week, we keep it brief: Vacation updates, the sad state of modern photography, more on shopping carts and parking lots, drafting things, and cryptic tidings of a possible future love.

We covered a lot of ground in half an episode

A lot going on in the upholstery shop...Enjoy!

If you'd like...

Welcome to Episode 57 of Wait...That's a Thing

Inspired by Lucas' exclusive invite to a documentary premiere, we're doing a lot of observing in the upholstery shop this week.

Ian observed that an 8 out of 10 is not as great as it may seem. We also observe that Lucas can, in fact, take group activiies seriously. Also the danger of shifting routines, why it's important to carry soft wipes at all times, the two most important types of books ever invented, and how some fashion statements can never come back. Plus 4 snacks!

A lot...

Welcome to Episode 56 of Wait...That's a Thing?

TRIGGER WARNING: There may be some disparaging comments about fishing and boating (from at least one of us). Once we get past those hard-hitting opinions, we settle into some pretty mundane banter at the old upholstery shop.

These include: Alternative ways to celebrate Easter, a science contest that hopes to solve large movements of mankind, survivalist tendencies, and a Guinness World Record that left us agape. All that and more! Thanks for listening.

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Welcome to Episode 55 of Wait...that's a thing?

It's a sleepy Friday at the upholstery shop as we hit April. That, along with some other self-reflection, prompted the discussion of some podcast norms. Who knows if they will stick, but personal growth is a journey not a destination.

We also talk about baseball bats, a notable 80's toy craze, the unitended consequences of shaving, and enjoy 3 very different snacks. 

So much going on!

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Welcome to Episode 54 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week we have a self-proclaimed Thingee, Megan. joining us in the virtual upholstery shop for an extended conversation that includes a number of trends that are making comebacks, recent news stories, the perils of cutting the cord, and do we have too much access to our own personal information?

So much going on! Thanks to Megan for joining in!

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Welcome to Episode 53!

This week we start the episode with a quick and relatively tasty snack that you can make at home!

We also talk about school spirit, incontinent animals, and how it is truly a small world after all. Also, we have a "Wait, that was a thing" about a short lived fashion trend from the early oughts.

Lots going on this week in the upholstery shop.

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Welcome to Episode 52 of Wait...That's a Thing?

Somehow we get back into the topic of thrill-seeking activities. By now it should be clear that for one of us it is a hard pass. Also we discuss a centuries old sporting tradition in England, new middle school dance etiquette, a little bit of international news. A lot going on in the virtual upholstery shop this week.

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Welcome to Episode 51 of Wait...That's a Thing?

From being a novice real estate mogul to new and unusual side effects for medication, there's a lot going on in the virtual upholstery shop. We also talk about a recent string of thefts at local grocery stores, state-themed competitions, and thoughts of retirements. 

Thanks for listening!

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 50 of Wait...That's a Thing!

As we hit our 50th episode, we're devoting almost the entire episode to snacks!

Like all long running relationships, we decided to bring some spice into the upholstery hope. We get to sample 5 different hot sauces and then some extra spicy chocolate for dessert. Hard to keep the conversation going when your mouth is on fire.

Thanks for sticking with us through our first 50. Looking forward to 50 more in the coming year.

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Welcome to Episode 49.

After a failed experiment with Google Meets that put us behind a week, we are back in the upholstery shop talking about the origins of old timey colloquialisms, some upcoming holidays to celebrate, googly eyes on public art, and eating a popular  Siberean Snackfood.

All sorts of things going on.

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 48 - Purple Toes and Ginger Knobs!

This week we welcome Third Nerd Trevor Paul back to the upholstery shop. 

We're used to some technical difficulties on a weekly basis, but this time we had a physical injury to start the recording session. After a moment to pause a reflect on the fragility of the human human condition, be got right to the work at hand.

This week - we focused on how things get named, reusable shopping bags, abrupt endings to books and movies, and buffets. We also sample two s...

Welcome to Episode 47 of Wait...That's a Thing!

This week we dig into local conspiracies theories, sweatpants, real ID's, and all the reasons to talk like a grizzled prospector. Plus we actually enjoy a trio of snacks. All this and more from the upholstery shop.

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

Happy New Year! And welcome to a new year of Wait...That's a Thing.

We jump into 2025 talking about New Year's Resolutions, the meanings of our names according to the Urban Dictionary, and the upcoming Lunar New Year Chinese zodiac animal. Plus tales from the hockey rink and a manners around the house.

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 45! 

We spend our afternoon in the upholstery shop looking back at the 2024. We finally dive into what "Across the sky" actually refers to, and look at our highs a lows from the year that was. We also play some more 'Milk, Fork, Kidnap," our favorite game from this past season, and revisit the most notoriously nasty snack.

A great way to round off the first year of the podcast. Thanks for your support and we look forward to more Things in 2025! Wishing Peace, Health and Happiness in the New Year to Thingees w...

This week in the old upholstery shop, we talk about the validity of newer Christmas Songs, family heirlooms, fake trees, and a little fact checking about Plymouth Rock. Plus a couple of other new world vs old world musings and Ian got a new job!

Lots to go over as we approach the holiday season!

Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 44 of Wait..That's a Thing!

One this week's very special episode, we are bringing three third nerds into the upholstery shop - well, two physically, one virtually - as we reunite the final lineup of Mid-Coast Maine's Preeminent All-Educator Cover Band, Just Teachers.

We spent nearly a decade making music together - and after Matt headed back to England in 2021, it's awesome to have everyone together once again. In fact, this is how Lucas and Ian met and the idea for this podcast was partially inspired by the conversations before, during and...

Welcome to Episode 42 of Wait...That's a Thing?

This week we welcome Trevor to the Third Nerd Chair!. He is not only am English Teaching colleague, but also a published fantasy author, world traveller, video game enthusiast and hockey player. We spend a lengthy afternoon in the bunker at studio 117 talking about modern inventions, hockey, the modern state of video games, and go through a couple of rounds of random questions.  We love filling the Third Nerd chair to banter about the banality that we bring to every episode. Trevor held is nose and plunged into the e...

Welcome to Episode 41 of Wait...That's a Thing!

This week we sift through a huge stack of actual show prep to talk about other Daves (other than Attenborough) that could narrate nature documentaries, the liklihood of superhero origin stories, a huge gaffe on popular toy packaging, favorite Thanksgiving dishes and monkeys still on the loose. Plus, Third Nerd and friend of the podcast, Adam (unbeknownst to him) chimes in with a real-time music question.

So much going on in the upholstery shop on a mid-November afternoon!

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Welcome to EPISODE 40 (woot woot!)!

As we close a remarkably long stretch of days where life has been taxing personally, professionally, politically, and chronologically, it's great to gather in the upholstery shop on the eve of a long Veterans' Day weekend.

As the Mid-Halloween to Mid November hangover continues, we hit on some topics that may help clear the brain such as bundt cakes, popular low service hotel chains, social media frustrations, and the need to categorize and identify popular band members.

All as we celebrate our 40th episode of Wait, That's a...

Welcome to Episode 39 of Wait...That's a Thing.

With a whole confluence of events including Halloween, the End of the Quarter, Playoff Sports, Minor Kitchen Rennovations, the End of Daylight Savings Times and other Inconveniences that could derail a humble podcast, we couldn't find time to do a fully-fledged episode this week.

HOWEVER, on the verge of the Election, we thought a quick check in would be in order. Catching up on the week that was, having a peripheral chat about the election, sharing some examples of why leaving your house is not a great...

Welcome to Wait That's a Thing - Episode 38!

Definitely a Friday afternoon at the end of a long week! Halloween is near, the leaves are falling, and we're both recovering from a marathon parent teacher conference sesh.

But...that won't slow us down from talking about Elephant Human Rights, a minor medical emergency scare during dinner, one of the greatest moments in broadcasting history, and how kids in the 50's got up close and personal with each other.

All that, plus three mashup snacks, a conkers controversy update, and other tidbits that can...

We are super excited to discuss an uptick in listeners from Sweden and Bangledesh!

Not quite sure how relateable or relevant an outlandish conker constrovery, flagpole sitting, and plant based "meat" are in Stockholm, or Dhaka, but that's some of the offerings on the table in this week's episode. 

Additionally, some a deliciously spicy snack courtesy of a thingee, plus a deliciously intriguing topic from a regular emailer to WaitThatsAThing@gmail.com. Lots going on in the upholstery shop this week.

Thank you, for taking so much time out of your day to li...

Welcome to Episode 36!

Due to Lucas' 37th birthday plans, a high school dance to DJ, and a four day weekend, we are being forced back into the virtual upholstery shop!

So...no snack this week, but some equally yummy topics such as:

The Maine Wife Carrying Championship!

Weiner Pick World Records!

Making travel plans for our 20th Anniversary!

And...is that a poop on your ceiling?

And thank you, for taking so much time out of your day to listen! 

If yo...

Welcome to Episode 35 of Wait, That's a Thing?

This week, we are coming live from the bunker on the eve of homecoming weekend! We discuss the issue with excessive expectoration, government intrusion in pet ownership, the strange origins of artifical vanilla, a disgraced former athlete, and some other things that have come to a bitter end.

We also have a Thai AND Japanese snack! Both pretty good for once. 

So many things, so little time!

And thank you, for taking so much time out of your day to listen! 

Welcome to Episode 34!

This week we delve into crosswalk etiquette and Instant Karma, musical skeletons in our closets, and we actually have a snack that tastes good!

Plus we meet a new listener who wants some dirt on a favorite Third Nerd, we revisit the all important conundrum of dimensional lumber, and learn that not all caves are treated equally.

So many things, so little time!

And thank you, for taking so much time out of your day to listen! 

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Welcome to Episode 33!

This week we've finally gotten our schedules aligned enough to actually meet up at the Old Upholstery shop where we take a deep plunge into some relevant, timely, and important topics such as:

Owning an older pet

Field Trips

Automatic Emergency Alerts on Smartphones

One Hit Wonders

and Debate or De-bate?

Plus we review a trio of beverages and learn about some strange laws.

So many things, so little time!

And thank you, for taking so much time...

Welcome to Episode 32!

Podcasting is often a marathon, rarely a sprint, and that's even more true when you have someone sitting in the Third Nerd Chair!

Colin Sutch joins us in the virtual upholstery shop for a long-awaited return to the podcst.

He helps dive into crucial topics like the future of older Disney Attractions, the MIT's IgNobel award winners for 2024, how many beans belong in a good chili, and devising experiments to answer age old questions. Big thanks to Colin for taking time out of his Saturday morning.

So many t...

Welcome to Episode 31!

School is back in session, so things have been a little hectic in terms of our recording and release schedule. It's always nice when there's an excuse like being a public servant to fall back on. (As opposed to the excuse of being on summer vacation that we used two weeks ago :). )

We are in the virtual upholstery shop testing out Lucas's brand new microphone talking about hard hitting topics like picture day, high fiving, lawn inflatables and the pickle flavored ketchup!

The school year is upon us, once again - so we're back in the bunker!

This week, we celebrate what is probably the most consequential invention of all time (bold opinions only!), we also eat some more weird potato chips, ponder the possibility of jogging topless, and hit on some resolutions for the new year. 

So many things, so little time!

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Welcome to Episode 29 of Wait...That's a Thing

This week we're back in the old upholstery shop.

The Summer of Ian is coming to a close, but not without a bathroom renovation update! We also wonder how old do you have to be for a stranger to care about you after a tumble, discuss the confusing world of dimensional lumber, eat an oddly good snack, and round out the afternoon with some geography trivia.

So many things, so little time!

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Welcome to Episode 28 of Wait...That's a Thing!

Circumstances beyond our control took us away from the upholstery shop and onto the Zoom machine, but that didn't slow us down.

In this abbreviated episode, we talk about strange visitors to Millville, the unexpected perils of getting older, and why white shorts may not be a great choice for 7 year olds in the woods. Hope you learn something from our past experiences! Afterall, knowing is half the battle.

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Welcome to Episode 27!

August is upon us, the Olympics are in full swing and the school year is just around the corner.

Lots to talk about in the old upholstery shop.

Hope you enjoy our full-throated deep dive into some of the more irrelevant topics of the week!

Thanks for listening!

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Thanks aga...

Welcome to Episode 26 of 'Wait, That's a Thing?'!

The Summer Olympics take center stage as the games kick off in Paris with a feature on what should be the most exciting event in all of the games that no one has heard of. Also, a surpisingly tasty snack and an appeal for kindness on Social Media.

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Th...

Welcome to Episode 25 of Wait, That's a Thing!

We break convention by starting with a horrendous snack, and there's nowhere to go but up.

After choking down some Spicy Pickleballs we get onto more uplifting topics such as lifelong learning, concert etiquette, more clarity on the great sandwich debate, and  more mancard musings.

Thanks for listening. 

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Than...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Wait That's a Thing.

Lucas is back from his epic trip to Oregon and Washington and regails us with stories from the road. Big black buttes, stranded seniors, and a guy doing a one man re-enactment of Naked and Afraid are only some of the highlights. 

Not exactly Melville-esque, or Steinbecky, but certainly the underpinnings of a future Great American Novel.

Thanks for listening. 

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With Lucas on vacation, and Ian all alone, it's a great time to look back on some of our conversations from the early days of WTAT...Shawls, Shopping Carts, Passions, and Celebrity Look Alikes...

So, if you're an OG Thingee, or new to the podcast, here's some of the things that got us started.

We're looking forward to getting back into the upholstery shop soon!

Thanks for listening. 

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Welcome to Episode 23!

Gleefully recorded on the last full day of the school year.

Don't let the first 10 minutes of jock-talk throw you off guard, this has not morphed into a sports pod. We come back from the music with some call backs to previous episodes and tie up some unfinished business such as:

The Batman Villians that would come along with him.

Beyond Chris Farley as Shrek, what other famous roles were supposed to be different?

The Coolest Coke Machine in town

and thoughts on the...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Wait, That's a Thing!

This week we explore 3 Alternative Holidays, 2 Snacks, and 1 brand new board game.

Thanks for listening. 

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 21!

Now that the podcast is finally old enough to drink, we spend our time talking about some really grown up and mature topics:

What does it mean to be zesty

The Original choice for Shrek

Back pain and gerontology

and road ettiquette.

As well as a round of random questions.

Thanks for listening. 

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Welcome to Episode 20 of Wait, That's a Thing!

This week we are honored to welcome as our Third Nerd, Henry! He is a fellow podcaster, future member of the NC State Wolfpack, O.G. Thingee, and just happens to be the valedictorian of the Camden Hills Regional High School class of 2024.

With such an esteemed guest in the mix, we of course have to get into the most pressing issues of the day: Kendrick Lamar vs Drake, Opposums, a new flavor of Cheeto, and age old sandwhich debate with a Tex-Mex twist.

Thanks...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Wait, That's a Thing!

This week we invite Third Nerd Christina to the upholstery shop for a snack fueled afternoon of simultanously uplifting and enlightening conversation:

Topics include:

the life of a middle school librarian

Oregon's favorite fruit - the Marionberry!

A famous Coloradoan Chicken who kept it cool while losing its head.

Favorite Yard Games

and oddly yummy new Oreos

Thanks, as always for listening! If you'd like to be a Third Nerd, or want to chime in...

This week Tyler joined us in the newly dubbed Third Nerd Chair!  

We spent almost the whole episode (interrupted from time to time by Zoom's 40 minute free session poilicy) talking about a thing he found on Reddit that included scenic canyons, wayward dogs, interdimensional portals, well intended multiverse travellers, and cultural icons improbably still together using outdated technology as their medium.

A few side tracks into popular musicals, parking etiquette, and why Lucas's basement floor has a few bumps and dips in it. All in all a great time at the virtual upholstery shop!

Welcome to Episode 17! Thanks for your continued support of the Podcast.

This week, we spend an almost unnecessary long time discussing the quality of a good crouton. 

After snack time, we get into some finer points of etiquette, new restuarant surcharges, check splitting, asymmetrical ordering, and finally a new twist on an old Japanese dish.

Never a dull moment at the old upholstery shop. That being said, if you'd like to join us in the Third Nerd chair either in person or virtually, make sure to send us a messgae via Facebook , find u...

The sweet 16th episode of Wait...That's a Thing features random musings on a random catalog that was delivered to the house last week, a jury duty update, a couple of historical things and ends with the once in a lifetime opportunity to sit in the newly dubbed "Third Nerd" chair on an upcoming episode for one lucky Thingee.

A lot of things to talk about in the upholstery shop adjacent parts of the house.

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Welcome to Episode 15 of What That's a Thing!

We dive into the new Taylor Swift double album, as only we can - with no real knowledge, interest, or insight. Then we transition into a Careers - how Ian got into and out of Radio, and a dream job for a multiverse Lucas. We wrap up with our very different takes on thrill seeking.

Thanks, as always, for your support and taking some time out of your day to check in with the happenings at the Old Upholstery Shop.

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Congratulations! We all survived the Great American Eclipse (mostly)

We get back into the upholstery shop to talk about how heavenly bodies moved us on Monday, some talk about spirit, and a historical aviation thing.

Thanks for your ongoing support of the podcast.

A spring time Nor-easter gave us the opportunity to try that whole Zoom thing a try.

After a couple of years of remote schooling and meetings, you'd think we'd have the hang of it....guess again.

We dish the digital dirt on eclipse plans, video games, and a Lucas does a little fact checking.

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Welcome to Episode 12! 

Our very guest this week has had a very coloful past, to say the least. From art-supply manufacturer to meteorology major to math teacher! He even shares the surname of a fictional character Lucas would want to punch in the face.

BJ Burns stops by the upholstery shop for a wide ranging, super-sciency, conversation. 

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Ten Episodes In! Who'da thunk it?

We spend the afternoon discussing some social skill sharing, dinosaurs, balloon animals, and ways to make Shroom dishes easier and more cravable.

A lot of things...becuase this isn't a show about NOthing, it's a show about ANYthing.

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Peit Lammert - Literally the nicest human being we know - stops by the upholstery shop.

He was the drummer for Just Teachers, he is a school counselor, and has an amazing charitity that works to spread the love of drumming by providing kits for local kids. 

It was a great opportunity to catch up with an old friend, learn about his work, and get into a few other things.

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Happy Spring Ahead Monday!!!!

This week in the old upholstery shop, not a lot going on but apparently a lot to talk about:

Questions from an anonymous Thingee, car cleanliness, the nefarious benefactors of Sea Monkey profits, domestic appliance disputes, and perhaps the return of a beloved retail chain!

I guess theres a thing for everyone!

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Back in the upholstery shop after a week of school vacation. No guests this week as we share tales from the Sunshine State, the sceptic tank, and other musings from the past fortnight. A lot to process and catch up on in one sitting!

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So psyched to have Colin Sutch stop by the upholstery shop for a marathon gab-fest.

We spent the afternoon before February Break talking about the life of a technology director, unusual laptop repairs, the plight of Portugese colonialism, and how exactly are we supposed to communicate nowadays.

Plus a few more rambling and spontaneous topics!

Thanks for listening. Tell a friend!  And make sure to celebrate National Supermarket Employee Appreciation day on February 22nd!

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Welcome to Episode 5!

Super excited to have our first guest at the old upholstery shop! 

Adam is an old friend, a former bandmate, as well as a dedicated educator, husband, and father.  Fun fact, he was also pegged to be a permanent member of the podcast until life, as it is want to do, got in the way.

He brings insights into parenthood, a warning about vigilante utilities employees, some bold musical predications, and a gift of wookie-gab.

Loved sitting down with him and can't wait to have him back soon.

Trying to mix the sweet in with the sour this week. 

Facebook is trying comment suggestions - that is a thing that maybe shouldn't be.

Also, Lucas' strange obsession with glands, continuing to cast the bio-pic, and is it better to go supernova or just fade away?

All things that we're thinking and talking about in the Old Upholstery Shop

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WARNING: These Things Contain Taylor Swift Content!

With the Kansas City Cheifs heading to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, that means that the two headed media monster of Travis and Taylor is heading to Sin City. We can't just Shake this Off!

We had to call a quick emergency sesh to discuss the possible ramifications. Didn't even have time to get to the Upholstery Shop for this one. These predictions potentially have a woefully short life-span, so gotta get them out quick!

Better to be first than right in the world of...

This week, once Lucas finishes busting up the studio, we can't wait to dive into some pretty heavy things. 

Second Semester, shopping cart etiquette, sumo-sized sidekicks, and what clickbait listicle writers really think about our beloved state are just some of the things we're chatting about.

Plus, a coupe of new questions going up on the Facebook page and an opportunty to show off your dance moves!!!!

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We spent some time in November and December doing some test recordings. Most was a hot mess, but some little things were worth salvaging and sharing.

We thought it would be a good idea to get to know Lucas to help define his point of view. Here are a few questions and answers. Guaranteed to be a Bom-Diggity Doopid time for all!

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It's only mid-January, and we're already looking forward to summer. Plus thoughts on straight toes, Macaroni, and Panda Bears.

These are just some of the things that we've been thinking about this week.

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We spent some time in November and December doing some test recordings. Most was a hot mess, but some little things were worth salvaging and sharing.

For example, these few minutes debating whether or not one could be too old to sport a pompom hat. 

Note: Lucas ACTUALLY knew a thing: pompoms were worn by sailors to keep from bumping their heads below deck. Who Knew?

Lucas and Ian talk New Years Resolutions, assistive technology for the aging and socially awkward, and a fad that set THE standard for novelty gifts.

These are just some of the things that we've been thinking about this week.

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