A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica podcast

A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica

Hosts Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, who you might know as the co-founders of the website Of a Kind (RIP!) or the co-authors of the book Work Wife, are all about discovery and enthusiasm. We've heard this weekly podcast described as a 'unique mix of urgent discussions of non-urgent things and thoughtful discussions of important, and often otherwise ignored, things,' and we're very much on board with that take.

Hosts Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, who you might know as the co-founders of the website Of a Kind (RIP!) or the co-authors of the book Work Wife, are all about discovery and enthusiasm. We've heard this weekly podcast described as a 'unique mix of urgent discussions of non-urgent things and thoughtful discussions of important, and often otherwise ignored, things,' and we're very much on board with that take.

 

#375

A Double Dose of Eighties Content and Pizza Hut Wine

Are a majority of today’s topics serendipitously eighties related? Yes. Are we inadvertently excited about that? Indeed.      Pizza Hut updates! Tomato-basil <a href= "https://blog.pizzahut.com/pizza-hut-launches-pizza-wine-a-tomato-wine-as-bold-as-your-favorite-slice/"> Pizza Wine</a> and <a href= "https://www.americangirl.com/products/pizza-hut-book-it-set-for-18-inch-dolls-hnr80"> American Girl’s Book It! Set</a>.    Someone barefoot 24/7: <a href= "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14146815/Mack-Hollins-Buffalo-Bills-barefoot-snow.html"> Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins</a>.     And spotted! Cutie eyes on <a href= "https://shop.kaceymusgraves.com/collections/all-products/products/anime-eyes-long-sleeve-tie-dye-tee"> Kacey Musgraves merch</a>.    We are loving <a href= "https://www.hulu.com/series/rivals-97399b9f-964e-444c-91f3-7db9f11efe5d"> Rivals</a>, which is based on a novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. See also: her takes in <a href= "https://www.ft.com/content/c14b6348-b19b-48bc-9da7-20c1cccb1574">this Financial Times interview</a> and <a href= "https://www.thecut.com/article/teenagers-porn-sex-scenes-sex-education.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email"> “It’s Family ‘Sex Scenes’ Night” by Anya Kamenetz for The Cut</a>.   If you’re in NYC soon, check out <a href= "https://lunaluna.com/?_atid=mxn3EBI5MktujX3AntfVOpKVzGvwjs">Luna Luna</a> at <a href= "https://www.theshed.org/program/440-luna-luna-forgotten-fantasy?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApNW6BhD5ARIsACmEbkUp0ocLblyUK7eSrMlYAvS3sEvbXDQ2zW0na_ZYv4l02UVbCnpI4HoaAn2gEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=BrandedKeywords_LocalGeos&utm_content=NA&utm_medium=PaidSearch&utm_source=GoogleAds"> The Shed</a>, and read <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/arts/design/drake-luna-luna-art-amusement-park.html"> Joe Coscarelli’s piece on it in the New York Times</a> for more backstory.    Share your follow-ups and/or recommendations at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments!   Count on <a href= "https://shopify.com/athingortwo">Shopify</a> for all your ecomm needs and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. Learn from the best with <a href= "https://masterclass.com/athingortwo">MasterClass</a> and get up to 50% off when you use our link. Download the free <a href= "http://zocdoc.com/athingortwo">Zocdoc</a> app and book that doctor’s appointment now. YAY. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

37 MINS

37:23

16 Dec 2024


#374

Animal Updates and Thingies with Sanjana Basker, Romance Thinker Extraordinaire

You ready to talk about romance, feminism, and monsters? We sure are, and so is Sanjana Basker, a psychology PhD student and bookish content creator who we’re obsessed with (in a totally normal way). Also: some animal updates, thank goodness.    Animal Updates! Kacey Musgraves is an NYC rat defender (join the club), <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY4KLjtrwas">the raccoon at LaGuardia</a> has captured our hearts, and Claude has arrived at Erica’s house (by way of <a href= "https://www.longislandrabbitrescue.org/">Long Island Rabbit Rescue</a>)!   Sanjana’s Thingies are <a href= "https://www.hulu.com/series/rivals-97399b9f-964e-444c-91f3-7db9f11efe5d"> Rivals on Hulu</a>, mass-market paperbacks, <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/cjx0V">Calzedonia tights</a>, <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@poetssquarecats?lang=en">@poetssquarecats</a> (see also: <a href= "https://twitter.com/CatWorkers?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> @catworkers</a>), and <a href= "https://www.loccitane.com/en-us/almond-shower-oil-29HD250A15.html"> L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil</a>.   Some authors mentioned in this ep include <a href= "https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Lisa+Kleypas">Lisa Kleypas</a> and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Libba+Bray">Libba Bray</a>, and books mentioned include <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/left-of-forever-tarah-dewitt/21730850?ean=9781250329448"> Left of Forever by Tara DeWitt</a>, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/office-hours-katrina-jackson/17275036?ean=9781953908001"> Office Hours</a> and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/sabbatical-katrina-jackson/20000715?ean=9781953908698"> Sabbatical</a> by Katrina Jackson, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/creep-accusations-and-confessions-myriam-gurba/19724065?ean=9781982186487"> Creep: Accusations and Confessions by Myriam Gurba</a>, and [ Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm by Emmeline Clein] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/dead-weight-essays-on-hunger-and-harm-emmeline-clein/20116424?ean=9780593536902) .   Want to more of Sanjana? The way she talks about romance on <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@baskinsuns?lang=en">TikTok</a> is an absolute delight, and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWVlFSDJbXc">her episode of the Care So Much Podcast</a> is fantastic.   What romances are you loving right now? Let us know at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments!   Treat your hair to <a href= "https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Upgrade your cleaning experience with <a href= "http://blueland.com/ATHINGORTWO">Blueland</a> and get 15% off your first order when you use our link. YAY.   ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:29

09 Dec 2024


#373

Where to Gift Guide and Photo-Dissecting Icon Emily Keegin’s Guest Thingies

We are so excited to chat with photo director/visual cultural commentator/incredible Instagram follow <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/emily_elsie/?hl=en">Emily Keegin</a> about her Thingies! Also: some thoughts on where to get your gift guides this year, should you not be overwhelmed with them already. Thank you for respecting our decision not to do 2024 gift guides! If you want past installments, we have <a href= "https://www.athingortwohq.com/gift-guide-episodes">five year’s worth here</a>. For the freshest stuff, check out <a href= "https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-food-scene/a-food-themed-holiday-gift-guide"> Helen Rosner’s for the New Yorker</a>, <a href= "https://goop.com/holiday-gift-guide/">Goop</a> (the modern Neiman Marcus catalog?), <a href= "https://geethanks.substack.com/">Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks!</a>, [Alisha Ramos of Downtime] (https://downtime.substack.com/) , <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/t-magazine/gift-guide-questions-christmas-shopping.html"> T mag</a>, The Strategist’s searchable <a href= "https://nymag.com/strategist/gift-scout.html?itm_source=stsitepromo&itm_medium=right-rail&itm_campaign=gift-scout"> Gift Scout</a>, and <a href= "https://on.substack.com/p/gift-guides-on-substack-make-giving">a roundup of Substack gift guides from last year</a> (that’ll point you toward this year’s too, certainly).  Emily’s Thingies include <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XmMnFJ9jhW4tI7bQuNYFG">Thomas Tallis</a> polychoral music from the 1500s (Fifty Shades–coded?), spraying perfume or hand sanitizer on your armpits and vodka on your clothes, passionfruit, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/madness-rack-and-honey-collected-lectures-mary-ruefle/10726753?ean=9781933517575"> Madness, Rack, and Honey by Mary Ruefle</a>, and scrolling through someone else’s Instagram feed. What are your Thingies lately? Please share with us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments! Hire with <a href= "https://indeed.com/athingortwo">Indeed</a> and get a $75 sponsored job credit when you use our link. Learn from the best with <a href= "https://masterclass.com/athingortwo">MasterClass</a> and get up to 50% off when you use our link. YAY.   ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:04

02 Dec 2024


#372

Good Bitchy Bosses, the IG Comment Section, and Book It!

Welcome to Article Club! A few that require our attention this week span topics from an important anniversary to management tips to recommendation culture. Now off to go eat a personal pan pizza… Is it an overstatement to say that Book It! is one of our generation’s premier cultural references? <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/books/pizza-hut-book-it.html">This NYT story</a> commemorates the 40th anniversary, and <a href= "https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-15-vw-2399-story.html"> an LA Times article from 1985</a> made us feel nostalgic. See also: <a href= "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=book+it+pin&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311&_odkw=book+it&_osacat=0"> pins for sale on eBay</a> and <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/dining/hollywood-fast-food.html"> Tejal Rao’s fascinating review</a> of <a href= "https://eatatchain.com/">Chain</a>.  We loved <a href= "https://www.bustle.com/life/women-leader-boss-bitch-back">“Want To Be A Good Boss? Be A Bitch.” by Samhita Mukhopadhyay for Bustle</a>. Here’s to intergenerational slaying! [The Locavore Guide to Shopping NYC by Caroline Weaver] (https://thelocavore.myshopify.com/) is a tribute to physical guidebooks of yore featuring 670 NYC shops. It has a [a searchable digital directory] (https://thelocavore.com/directory) too! Relevant: <a href= "https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-banality-of-online-recommendation-culture"> "The Banality of Online Recommendation Culture" by Kyle Chayka in The New Yorker</a>. Does anybody have any intel on Cutie Eyes? Please share with us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments! Look to <a href= "https://shopify.com/athingortwo">Shopify</a> for all your ecomm needs and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:25

25 Nov 2024


#371

Minimalist Shoes, Eat/Pray/Love, and Wrinkle Makeup

Another day, another kookalook collection of topics from us, including new lingo care of (honorary Bob) Jack Schlossberg, wrinkle makeup, minimalist shoes, LaGuardia Airport, and a straw cupdate.    Wrinkle makeup—not what you think, probably! Check out a couple of looks by <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@shine__rising/video/7413772996529098014">@shine__rising</a> and <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@rachy_mua/video/7415329111129820449?_r=1&_t=8r7dPueeNJu"> rachy_mua</a>. Related: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cracklelips">crackle lips</a>.    In which we dip our toes into the minimalist shoes conversation: <a href= "https://gaithappens.com/about-gait-happens/">Gait Happens</a>, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest-race-the-world-has-never-seen-christopher-mcdougall/8712399?ean=9780307279187"> Born to Run by Christopher McDougall</a>, and <a href= "https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/infinite-race-film-tarahumara-myth/"> The Infinite Race 30 for 30 doc by Bernardo Ruiz</a> are all relevant on the content front. Some brands of interest: <a href= "https://mukishoes.com/">Muki</a>, <a href= "https://www.vivobarefoot.com/">Vivo Barefoot</a>, and <a href= "https://www.groundies.com/barefoot-shoes-women/">Groundies</a>. They kind of remind us of <a href= "https://www.depop.com/products/bubea-womenssize-75375-prada-americas/?utm_source=PLA&utm_medium=paid%20advertising&utm_campaign=PAID_GG_US_PRO_SHOPPING_ALL_PMAX-HIGH-OVER40&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qG5BhDTARIsAA0UHSL1Cx37ZC9PvCDbkKEx_q_lJWB6D_gXvvnZDER50Byk0aLp4V8dCCEaAhsgEALw_wcB"> Prada Sport from the late 90s/early aughts</a>, <a href= "https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/miu-miu-sporty-rope-thong-slingback-sandals-prod185490021?utm_source=google_shopping&ecid=BGCS_GP_CV_HA_PR_NONE&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Py4BhCbARIsAMMx-_KcqfDYz036KvmhgbfV-Oki2VE-oqKnUtJ1hAVsKhuk8gF_HSzGO3saAjPvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds"> Miu Miu rope sandals</a>, and ballet flats with wide toe boxes from <a href= "https://www.sandyliang.info/products/mj-stretch-in-black">Sandy Liang</a> and <a href= "https://lensemble.us/collections/flats/products/soft-square-slippers-in-black"> Proenza</a>. Also: Let’s take this opportunity to shoutout <a href= "https://yogatoes.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad_words&utm_campaign=search&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwQcDRdubc3l7GM49OyiWTqvDYzKrqwqOP5bcptwQVNrLHFOzIfYKXsaAoLPEALw_wcB"> Yoga Toes</a>.    We’ve been considering giving our <a href= "https://comfilife.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwSunKvMi8dXCTFiBfwrPkOs1N0Ay95_Or2P54BJASQ6PWHZ5BVe8qYaAs5TEALw_wcB"> ComfiLife</a> a break and trying a kneeling chair. <a href= "https://www.shopmemor.com/kneechairlanding">Memor</a> and <a href= "https://varierchairs.com/">Varier</a> are good-looking options!   In the world of straw cups, Claire got a <a href= "https://www.brumate.com/collections/era-40oz">BrüMate</a> and really likes it! (Don’t get her the <a href= "https://www.brumate.com/collections/margtini-10oz-tumbler">MargTini</a> though.)   Where do you stand on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjlzkLRtde/?igsh=MW90anlwamJ4Z3FsMg=="> Eat/Pray/Love vs. FMK</a>? Do you believe they can coexist? Let us know at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments!   Care for your hair love with <a href= "https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Learn from the best with <a href= "https://masterclass.com/athingortwo">MasterClass</a> and get up to 50% off when you use our link. YAY. ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:08

18 Nov 2024


#370

Farmonious Sounds and Hardly Strangers Author A.C. Robinson’s Thingies (Shoulder Pads Included)

We are DELIGHTED to have <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/alanacloudrobinson/">Alana Cloud-Robinson</a> on today to share her Thingies from her perfect, wood-paneled home (more on that, clearly). She’s the author of the 831 Stories release <a href= "https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinson">Hardly Strangers</a>, out tomorrow, and, wow, we can’t wait for you to read this one.   Alana’s Thingies include shoulder pads, thrifting (see: <a href= "https://www.ncjwla.org/the-council-shop/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilynrnTVc8Iy9nQX-eNkVm2nk3OxqRqYFdvPsr5PDHfSHYJXjjC1fo_waAv07EALw_wcB"> The Council Shop</a>!), her home in Century City, and Irish culture (shoutout to <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SXwqSqAoBz9WCI9PDQzY6">Fontaines D.C.</a>, and <a href= "https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/say-nothing">Say Nothing</a>).   Want more Alana? Check out <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-artists-are-frightened-a-c-robinson/18656228?ean=9798401402110"> The Artists Are Frightened</a>, her premier collection of personal poetry.   Also, <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/organicvalley/sets/pure-moos-volume-1">a really important album</a> that is (somehow) a follow-up to our milk.com conversation.   What are *your* Thingies? Let us know at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments!   Find some support with <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/athingortwo">BetterHelp</a> and take 10% off your first month with our link. Level-up your cleaning experience with <a href= "http://blueland.com/ATHINGORTWO">Blueland</a> and get 15% off your first order when you use our link. Fall in love with <a href= "https://831stories.com/">831 Stories</a> and take 15% off your order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY. ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:15

11 Nov 2024


#369

Marriage Merch, Whenharrymetsallying, and Chewbie the Hi-Chew Mascot

After this episode, we have some action items for the Bobs: 1. Petition Dairy Queen and Carvel to make their ice cream cake minis available nationwide, year-round. 2. Use “whenharrymetsallying” in a sentence. 3. Send us your thoughts on NYC Marriage Bureau merch.  We aren’t doing gift guides this year, but we’ll tell you good places to look once it's time! Start with <a href= "http://giftguide.substack.com">giftguide.substack.com</a>.  We’re excited to meet <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/DAGekQuxJHg/?img_index=1">Chewbie</a>, Hi-Chew’s new Mascot, but perhaps this is a <a href= "https://www.fastcompany.com/91210044/hi-chew-new-mascot-chewbie">"say less"</a> situation? <a href= "https://www.nycservice.org/opportunity/a0TQq00000DwaIoMAJ/nyc-rat-pack?layoutViewMode=tablet"> The Rat Pack</a> is still in our lives, and it introduced us to the <a href= "https://www.meowsquadnyc.org/working-cats">MeowSquad</a>.  Speaking of local government initiatives, <a href= "https://a856-citystore.nyc.gov/1/Gifts/57/Married-in-New-York">the NYC Marriage Bureau has merch</a>! We especially love the <a href= "https://a856-citystore.nyc.gov/1/Gifts/57/Married-in-New-York/1894/The-Witness-Shirt-Unisex"> Witness Tee</a> and <a href= "https://a856-citystore.nyc.gov/1/Gifts/57/Married-in-New-York/1780/The-Married-in-NYC-Mug"> "I Got Married in New York City" mug</a>.  All about <a href= "https://www.splits59.com/products/raquel-high-waist-supplex-crop-2?country=US"> Split59’s Raquel high waist crop legging</a>, and we’ll try their <a href= "https://www.splits59.com/products/icon-high-waist-supplex-legging-1?country=US"> Icon legging</a> and report back. A shoutout to A24’s book <a href= "https://shop.a24films.com/products/hey-kids-watch-this?srsltid=AfmBOook8Wxd_tf5Essi7eymNNBkCKgGLEeQluKSOdhGA3CXGxkTxRTE"> Hey Kids, Watch This!</a> It’s full of movie recs, great design, and FUN.  What menu items do you whenharrymetsally? Let us know at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments! Hire with <a href= "https://indeed.com/athingortwo">Indeed</a> and get a $75 sponsored job credit when you use our link. Send your first <a href= "http://moonpig.com">Moonpig</a> card for FREE with the code ATHINGORTWO. Pre-order <a href= "https://831stories.com/products/hardly-strangers-by-a-c-robinson">Hardly Strangers</a> from 831 Stories and get a free Only One Bed Keychain—and take 15% off any order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:40

04 Nov 2024


#368

Kuromi, Workout Pants, and Milk.com

We have some very serious reporting about very serious topics coming your way, including the official Sanrio character rankings, a Jellycat status update, and some wild news from the domain-hoarding beat.   We have to take a moment to show some love to <a href= "https://www.sanrio.co.jp/characters/kuromi/">Kuromi</a>, <a href= "https://www.sanrio.co.jp/special/characterranking/2024/en/result/"> the third-ranked Sanrio character overall</a> and Sanrio costume-sourcing, ℅  <a href= "https://rstyle.me/+kMONRK6ZoKKrjTwpkOBlLw">Sueju Design</a> and [Nerdy Treasures by Amy] (https://rstyle.me/+dG3BpDlF7WN2Y1S9mN9A6A) .  <a href= "https://archive.is/1i8Ff#selection-1365.0-1370.0">How Jellycat became so popular with kids and grown-ups alike</a>. Also: Their pop=ups give <a href= "https://www.sewyoursoul.co.uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ3Bg9TRDUAeWU2idWPPnXEZcP7BhMJmZe7Uqb84iK7WCPgtYc2B3mnCrA_aem_5pZHSP_sdSatNf4OiAE2Sw"> Sew Your Soul</a> vibes, in our opinion.  Let’s talk tech! Our listener Olivia shared her [Notion] (https://www.notion.so/) tips, we are flatted for the credit you’re giving us for <a href= "https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265025/google-docs-tabs-organization-feature-availability"> Google Tabs</a>, and we loved the piece <a href= "https://thehustle.co/originals/the-million-dollar-mystery-of-milk.com"> “The Million-Dollar Mystery of Milk.com” by Alex Mayyasi for The Hustle</a>.   Finally, have you listened to <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/0OMpBWJt5bsgJQH2OjqqRx">"Longer Gone"</a> yet?   Name how much $$ it would take for you to change your email for at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>, or our <a href= "https://athingortwo.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search">Substack</a> comments! Show your hair love with <a href= "https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Send your first <a href= "http://moonpig.com">Moonpig</a> card for FREE with the code ATHINGORTWO. Upgrade your cleaning experience with <a href= "http://blueland.com/ATHINGORTWO">Blueland</a> and get 15% off your first order when you use our link. Get a free <a href= "http://sageparents.org/athingortwo">Sage</a> guidebook for parents with kids ages 5 to 12 who want to better navigate tech and their digital worlds. YAY. ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:33

28 Oct 2024


#367

Soupstack and Selling Sexy, with Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez

Just a heads up, this episode will make you want to refresh your bra and underwear drawer! We’re talking Thingies with Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, the authors of the smart, compelling, and fast-pased book <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781250850966">Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon</a>. As mentioned, bra and underwear Thingies incoming! Chantal absolutely swears by <a href= "https://www.mariejo.com/en-us/c/marie-jo/tom">the Tom Bra from the brand Mary Jo</a>, and Lauren likes bras from <a href= "https://onlyhearts.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUntst1EaCsfr_MEZtAhfIj5QriZIpXELXWVQ9X1m4R2o37hLEj-XsEaAg4HEALw_wcB"> Only Hearts</a>, <a href= "https://www.natori.com/search.php?searchQuery=bliss+underwear&q=bliss+underwear"> Notori Bliss underwear</a>, and <a href= "https://bombas.com/products/womens-ultra-stretch-calf-socks?variant=soft-white&size=s&utm_content=core_casual&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMAX-PLA_PMax_Casual-Sock-ACQ-NONE&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=17150445804&cq_net=x&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUnRjE09L7UekdmiWfoCm0ks40qChS0kGPlVpNfm67iOjciB4fHJSX0aAguiEALw_wcB"> Bombas UItra Stretch Calf Socks</a>. Also, shoutout to <a href= "https://lebonshoppe.com/collections/her-socks-mc-cotton">Le Bon Shoppe’s Her Socks</a>.  Misc. Thingies include Chantal’s go-to <a href= "https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023753-spaghetti-allassassina-spicy-singed-tomato-pasta"> assassin’s pasta</a> and Lauren’s rejection of (most) kids' music.  Want more of Lauren and Chantal? Lauren writes [Puck’s Line Sheet] (https://puck.news/newsletters/line-sheet/) newsletter and hosts the companion podcast <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-people/id1741589082"> Fashion People</a>, and you can find Chantal’s writing in <a href= "https://www.thecut.com/author/chantal-fernandez/">The Cut</a> (see: <a href= "https://www.thecut.com/article/abercrombie-wedding-guest-dresses-bridesmaids.html"> “The Unbranding of Abercrombie”</a>), for starters. Friends, you gotta read <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1385/9781250850966">Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon</a>. We are thinking and talking about it a lot, a lot. Finally, for those intrigued by Soupstack, check out Anne Helen Petersen’s <a href= "https://annehelen.substack.com/p/third-annual-fall-soup-extravaganza"> 3rd annual soup roundup</a> (4th annual coming…sometime, we’d bet?!). <a href= "https://ella.substack.com/p/oatmeal-cookie-redux-a-request?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=20814&post_id=149600871&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=2c33&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email"> Ella Risbridger of You Get In Love And Then</a> is also testing crowdsourced soups, and <a href= "https://substack.com/home/post/p-149498395">Becca Freeman</a> shared her favorites too. A few of our own favorites: <a href= "https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup"> Ottolenghi’s curried lentil, tomato, and coconut</a>, <a href= "https://www.101cookbooks.com/red-lentil-soup-with-lemon/">101 Cookbook’s red lentil with lemon</a>, <a href= "https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/01/carrot-soup-with-miso-and-sesame/"> Smitten Kitchen’s carrot with miso and sesame</a>, <a href= "https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1857-thomas-kellers-butternut-squash-soup-with-brown-butter"> Thomas Keller’s butternut squash</a>.  Actually good: <a href= "https://www.soupercubes.com/">Souper Cubes</a>.  Do you have bra and underwear recs we have to know about? Please share them at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, or <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Count on <a href= "https://e1a70cf5.streaklinks.com/CKtfukIKCoj9_Ec0NgnjvMST/https%3A%2F%2Fshopify.com%2Fathingortwo" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://e1a70cf5.streaklinks.com/CKtfukIKCoj9_Ec0NgnjvMST/https%253A%252F%252Fshopify.com%252Fathingortwo&source=gmail&ust=1729627946674000&usg=AOvVaw1qReqh6uUbXvefk1GrkW8z">Shopify</a> for all your ecomm needs and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. 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21 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:00

21 Oct 2024


#366

Fudgie, the Most Incredible Moisturizer, and Chess Content That Has Nothing To Do with Sally Rooney

Gather round! We have a whole lot to say about Fudgie the Whale, learning chess, finding your inner paid tier, and a whole lot more. But what’s new?    This many week post-launch of <a href= "http://831stories.com">831 Stories</a>, we’re so grateful for the love you’ve shared for <a href= "https://831stories.com/products/big-fan">Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff!</a> If you’re looking for additional recs to hold you over until <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/hardly-strangers-a-c-robinson/21535938?ean=9798893310207"> Hardly Strangers by A.C. Robinson</a> comes out in November, [take a peek at our list] (https://bookshop.org/shop/831stories) .   Did you know Fudgie the Whale’s mold moonlights as Santa during the holidays? <a href= "https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/16/food/fudgie-the-whale-carvel-history/index.html#:~:text=Fudgie%20the%20Whale%20wasn%27t,a%20cake%20for%20Father%27s%20Day."> Check out this CNN article for the deets</a>. If you’re feeling ambitious, we love <a href= "https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020375-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-cake"> this Ali Slagle ice-cream cake recipe</a>.    We are now deeply committed to <a href= "https://jouercosmetics.com/products/hydrate-repair-skin-barrier-cream"> Jouer’s Skin Barrier Cream</a>. Shoutout to <a href= "https://knockoutbeauty.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoorDsqVVGqp2tVNEnZkB-zW50bDxqh40Ufab_xeZpP4l5Ajpj5d"> Knockout Beauty</a>’s facialist!    We’re also hyped on <a href= "https://seed.com/pds08-daily-kids-probiotic?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pds08-search-brand-intent-usa&utm_content=pds08&utm_term=seed%20for%20kids-e&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubX8ZPruJTFlBbwIdxRSAaV_qGwqShyYKErVmyRqMv0pRnppWI6QzVYaAmgUEALw_wcB"> Seed’s Pediatric Daily Synbiotic</a> and <a href= "https://storytimelearning.com/products/story-time-chess-game?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox10Ow1193xX4HgzcIcKPBOh1pDtIIljovicMcNUQk8GrA5wh9qQuPAaApJgEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=tcm_stc_g_sales_stc_us_b&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&wcid=21688001694&wickedid=713296674440&wickedsource=google&wv=4"> Storytime Chess</a> over here.    <a href= "https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if---">"If" by Rudyard Kipling</a> has some good life advice for 8th graders and grown-ups alike.    What’s your personal paid tier? Let us know at [podcast@athingortwohq.com] (mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com) , <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, or <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Challenge your preconceptions about the real origin of our species and check out Eve by Cat Bohannon, available everywhere books are sold. Tackle your fears with <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/athingortwo">BetterHelp</a> and take 10% off your first month with our link. Give your first <a href= "http://moonpig.com">Moonpig</a> card for FREE with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:02

14 Oct 2024


#365

Wild and Wonderful Thingies You Shared with Us

Bobs, you all have been sharing a lot of Thingies that are unignorable. They’ve been moving, unhinged, funny—and we must discuss them.    We’re loving the nym SNAG: Sensitive New Age Guy, ℅ Maia via the podcast <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/shamelesspodcast/">Shameless</a>.    Portlanders, have you been to <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9dRvbaS_zu/?igsh=MTJuNXVybmo5aGZoag=="> The Croc Stop</a> yet—a jibbitz lending library, brought to our attention by Kelly? See also: <a href= "https://www.freepeople.com/shop/shoe-charm-and-pin-pack">shoe charms</a>…which we’re kind of charmed by.   Your bathing rituals, friends. Kelsey had a tip on washing makeup brushes in the shower; Rebecca has a tub desk that we could talk about for hours.    Also, very publicly hoping our favorite establishments follow [Garlic Expressions] (https://garlicexpressions.com/) ’s lead and give us some bottled salad dressing! Thank you for the comments on this one, Laura and TK.   Keep those Thingies coming! Enlighten us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, or <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Hire with <a href= "https://indeed.com/athingortwo">Indeed</a> and get a $75 sponsored job credit when you use our link. Support your hair with <a href= "https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Challenge your preconceptions about the real origin of our species and check out Eve by Cat Bohannon, available everywhere books are sold. YAY.   ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:27

07 Oct 2024


#364

Trying Our Best to Get Things Done (Brought to Us by Duckbill!)

Status report: We’re a little bit hanging on by a thread over here, and we’re so impossibly grateful to <a href= "https://app.getduckbill.com/sign-up?promo=ATOT50&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ATOT"> Duckbill</a>—sponsor of this week’s ep!—for helping us chip away at our to-do lists. (Or, better yet: taking on projects so we don’t have to put them on our to-do lists in the first place.) More on this, along with chore charts, a useful response to the having kids question, and an important discussion of snapping.   <a href= "https://app.getduckbill.com/sign-up?promo=ATOT50&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ATOT"> Duckbill</a>—a recurring Thingies submission from you all—is an executive assistant for your personal life, led by expert humans and enhanced with AI superpowers. Use the code ATHINGORTWO for 50% off your first two months, plus priority off the waitlist.   Oh, look, <a href= "https://www.duckbill.ai/duckbill-directory">a bunch of ideas for how to use Duckbill</a>.   Do you have any <a href= "https://www.notion.so/">Notion</a> tips ‘n tricks? We’re here for them.   Tell us your favorite ways to use Duckbill at 833-632-5463, <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>, or <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Get support with <a href= "https://app.getduckbill.com/sign-up?promo=ATOT50&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ATOT"> Duckbill</a> and take 50% off your first two months, plus priority off the waitlist, with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:47

30 Sep 2024


#363

Casey Lewis on Teen Fall Fashion (FUN!) and Top-Notch Thingies

Want the scoop on what the kids are up to? <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/caseymorrowlewis/">Casey Lewis</a> is your gal. We’re chatting with the genius behind <a href= "https://afterschool.substack.com/">After School</a>—<a href= "https://afterschool.substack.com/">iconic newsletter</a> and <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-school-podcast-by-casey-lewis/id1762656688"> epic new podcast</a> tracking all things Gen Z—about back-to-school trends, curly-hair controversy, and, of course, Thingies.   Some trending BTS items include tube tops and sweats (ideally together?), <a href= "https://www.on.com/en-us/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5Bn%3AGSN%5D%5Bm%3AUS%5D%5Bl%3AEN%5D%5Bi%3ABrand%5D%5Bs%3ABrand%5D%5Bv%3AMix%5D%5Bp%3AOn%5D&utm_content=On%20Running&utm_term=on%20running%20shoes&utm_source_platform=Google%20Ads&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZlXBEJERN7JNakrLTAe-xPCy_yPa6PQ6YiPTXLEmkfPlsCt1twq6FoaAldEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds"> On shoes</a>, [Adidas Campus sneakers] (https://shopstyle.it/l/cf2Oh) , <a href= "https://www.birkenstock.com/us/boston-soft-footbed-suede-leather/boston-suede-suedeleather-softfootbed-eva-u_46.html?dwvar_boston-suede-suedeleather-softfootbed-eva-u__46_width=N&dwvar_boston-suede-suedeleather-softfootbed-eva-u__46_size=225&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZkpBpPPF5Xq1qJSPXhTCJhiLS_aFRKPn8CsjtvUj3Bi2RypgZ4w2cgaAu2NEALw_wcB"> Birkenstock Bostons</a>, <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/cf2Oi">*the* Abercrombie camo hoodie</a>, and [Dae’s Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand] (https://shopstyle.it/l/cf2Oo) .   Casey’s Thingies include <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/cf2PU">the Wet Brush</a> (Claire is trying out <a href= "https://www.bouncecurl.com/products/define-styling-brush?variant=40369198727230&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=nam-pmax-nb-legacy&utm_term=&network=x&device=c&placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi5q3BhCiARIsAJCfuZmkHLKCmrXF4a4AM053DydJRVXdnjFKA2F-PQbt7r6TwbkqRBg3FHoaAvP0EALw_wcB"> the Bounce Curl brush</a>, too), fiber (chia seeds!), <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/6A2CA066-CE49-436A-8110-4E91E17F69F8/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_ssd_asin&qid=1726435142&lp_asins=B0CHVVCQ6Z&pd_rd_w=NkYhR&content-id=amzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942%3Aamzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_p=8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_r=PMRMRXZ8DV1VTXMY73NE&pd_rd_wg=h2ChM&pd_rd_r=3d79612f-53a3-49e9-9493-c538e1da65e9"> a walking pad</a>, and [the Funky Nassau from the Lot in Greenpoint] (https://www.thelotradio.com/) (combo of white wine and Grapefruit Spindrift).   Subscribe to <a href= "https://afterschool.substack.com/">the After School newsletter</a> and <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-school-podcast-by-casey-lewis/id1762656688"> podcast</a>, both. Casey knows how to make trend-tracking very entertaining.   Cooking oil recs from us: <a href= "https://algaecookingclub.com/">Algae Cooking Club</a> and <a href= "https://enzooliveoil.com/specialty/specialty-olive-oil/">Enzo infused olive oil</a> (<a href= "https://enzooliveoil.com/specialty/specialty-olive-oil/organic-basil-crush-olive-oil/">Organic Basil Crush</a> and <a href= "https://enzooliveoil.com/specialty/specialty-olive-oil/organic-fresno-chili-crush-olive-oil/"> Organic Fresno Chili Crush</a> specifically).   What’s your take on the (potential) skinny jeans resurgence? Let us know at 833-632-5463, <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Boost your hair with <a href= "https://nutrafol.com/">Nutrafol</a>. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Turn to <a href= "https://shopify.com/athingortwo">Shopify</a> for all your ecomm needs and get a $1-a-month trial with our link. YAY.   ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:03

23 Sep 2024


#362

Our Pop-Culture Guide Hunter Harris on Thingies and Afternoon Fruit Roll-Ups

We are THRILLED that cultural commentator/overall delight Hunter Harris—of <a href= "https://hunterharris.substack.com/">Hung Up</a> and <a href= "https://wondery.com/shows/lemme-say-this/">Lemme Say This</a> fame—is joining us today to share her Thingies! We couldn’t chat with her without asking for her takes on all the hot pop culture gossip, so unwrap your Fruit Roll-Up and enjoy!   Want more of Hunter? If you don’t already, subscribe to her must-read newsletter <a href= "https://hunterharris.substack.com/">Hung Up</a> and listen to her Wondery podcast <a href= "https://wondery.com/shows/lemme-say-this/">Lemme Say This</a>, which she co-hosts with <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peyton-dixs-grade-a-thingies-and-an/id993666762?i=1000654644541"> Thingies alum Peyton Dix</a>.    Hunter’s Thingies are <a href= "https://drinklmnt.com/products/lmnt-recharge-variety-pack?variant=31703790714903"> LMNT electrolyte drink mixes</a>, <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/cfGY6">Fruit Roll-Ups</a>, lemon and orange essential oils in the trash can, <a href= "https://shopstyle.it/l/cfGZB">Rhode Pocket Blush</a>, washing her makeup brushes, <a href= "https://isclinical.com/active-serum.html?srsltid=AfmBOorz0YA5HjflcI-PdCjQ-tti8pb-8tkzBmC32GB3lQ3nWB-1q-EI"> iS Clinical Active Serum</a>, and tennis.   She gets her news (aka celeb gossip) from <a href= "https://gossiptime.substack.com/">Gossip Time</a>, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straightiolab/id1503599999">StraightioLab</a>, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/las-culturistas-with-matt-rogers-and-bowen-yang/id1092361338"> Las Culturistas</a>, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-weekly/id1076377547">Who? Weekly</a>, and of course, Reddit influencer snark.    Want to get in on <a href= "https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/idiocracy-crocs/">the accidental Idiocracy x Crocs</a> collab? Share your thoughts at 833-632-5463, <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:26

16 Sep 2024


#361

The First 831 Stories Author Alexandra Romanoff and her Glorious Thingies

Oh, we are excited about this week’s Thingies guest! Get ready to dive into the mind of the inaugural <a href= "https://831stories.com/">831 Stories</a> author, Alexandra—AKA Zan—Romanoff. We gab with her about <a href= "https://831stories.com/products/big-fan">Big Fan</a>, fanfiction tropes, Hanson, ocean swims, online vintage shopping, you name it.   Zan’s Thingies are <a href= "https://henneorganics.com/luxury-lip-tint-bare">Henné Lip Tint</a>, <a href= "https://basksuncare.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor7KAw3PCeeS8lR6-vC3s9rbKxnYv3sTRLITtzdUIY4y0u-SWjk"> Bask reef-safe sunscreen</a>, <a href= "https://beaches.lacounty.gov/will-rogers-beach/">Will Rogers Beach in Santa Monica</a>, [the Gem App] (https://gem.app/) , and the public library.     [Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff] (https://831stories.com/pages/big-fan) is out tomorrow, September 10. Grab [a ticket to one of Zan’s LA or NYC events] (https://831stories.com/pages/big-fan) (we’ll be in attendance too!) and dive into the all of [the book-universe bonus features] (https://831stories.com/pages/big-fan) (including an epilogue).   Get even more Zan: Read her YA books (<a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/549457/grace-and-the-fever-by-zan-romanoff/">Grace and the Fever</a> is very Big Fan–adjacent) and listen to the pop culture + sports podcast she co-hosts with Sarah Enni, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-bleachers/id1710637422"> On the Bleachers</a>.   More on <a href= "https://fanlore.org/wiki/Canadian_Shack_Fic">Canadian Shack fics</a> (um, delightful).   Also, we want to make sure you know that we are in the <a href= "https://twitter.com/JBKSchlossberg/status/1825165104159089128?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet"> Jack Schlossberg</a>/<a href= "https://www.mieleusa.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwodC2BhAHEiwAE67hJNzVrSjhv4nq8vhBrrRBQwh-GVDv3jbC4H8aYjuGlFEJNngrA-k5ixoC8A8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Miele</a> fan club.   What’s your fandom of choice? Share with us at 833-632-5463, <a href= "mailto:podcast@athingortwohq.com">podcast@athingortwohq.com</a>, or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/athingortwohq/">@athingortwohq</a>—or join <a href= "https://links.geneva.com/invite/589b6cbf-729a-46da-93ff-9e9ec0a1309b"> our Geneva</a>!   Follow <a href= "https://instagram.com/haagendazs_us">@haagendazs_us</a> on Instagram and let them know in the comments that we sent you!  YAY.   ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:00

09 Sep 2024