Is This A Thing?

By Alli Hoff Kosik + Abby Wolfe

Welcome to ITAT! On each episode, best pals Abby and Alli seek to answer that age-old friendship question: "Is this a thing?" From arguing with a pet and weird food ... more

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How many episodes does Is This A Thing? have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Is This A Thing? episodes:

January 15, 2026Episode 16: NEW YEAR'S SPECTACULAR (definitely a thing)
Oh no! You thought we'd abandoned you? Left ITAT behind, and walked off into the sunset? Never! (Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.)

Today we're back with the first episode of 2026 (which just so happens to be the year of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS).

In episode 16, Alli and Abby finally open up the Christmas gifts they got each other and discuss a plethora of random things, including:
Claymation squirrels and other package-related drama
Alli's feelings about becoming a published author in less than two months (!!)
Our thoughts on 2026, the year of the horse
Moments we felt most joyful and carefree in 2025
..and more!

There's some great ASMR in this episode. And even better news? Today's 'sode is free for everyone! So grab those headphones and listen in. We're happy to be back in your ears!

And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:
Gilmore Girls Oracle Deck
Culture Study Newsletter: Some Really Hard (But Really Useful) Questions

The usual links:
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!

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December 11, 2025Episode 15: Restless life syndrome... IS THIS A THING?
If there’s one word that really resonates with Abby, it’s restless.

Thankfully, she doesn’t have restless leg syndrome (that she knows of), though she feels for anyone who does. But she does for sure have restless life syndrome, a phrase she discovered while reading one of Nora McInerny’s newsletters.

In this episode, we explore what restless life syndrome means, how it’s showing up in Abby’s life, and what we can do to combat it.

Plus:
The best name to call Abby’s brother
A deep-dive into the joy and pressure of gift giving
Our philosophy on giving books as presents
...and more!
And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:

Jo Piazza's newsletter featuring digital photo frames
Bad on Paper podcast: Gift Guide Episode
Olivia Muenter's newsletter: Nora McInerny's Desk Tour
Nora McInerny's newsletter on restless life syndrome
The Brick
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!

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25min
November 25, 2025Episode 14: Conscious consumption of Hallmark holiday movies... IS THIS A THING?
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HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Let's get festive with a deep dive into the business of made-for-TV Christmas movies... and whether or not it's problematic to consume them like candy.

Check it out:
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Democracy in Retrograde by Emily Amick and Sami Sage
This Might Hurt tarot deck
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!

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26min
November 13, 2025Episode 13: Stars Hollow... IS THIS A THING?
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Yes, yes, Gilmore Girls fans we know that Stars Hollow is a thing in the world of Rory and Lorelei... but is there a version of it that exists IRL?

Check it out:
Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood
Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness
Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Kate McKinnon episode)
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!

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26min
October 30, 2025Episode 12: Parasocial relationships with pets... IS THIS A THING?
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Alli and Abby are both obsessed with their pets, but on Episode 12, they discuss if their relationships with their furry friends are parasocial.

Check it out:
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!
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30min
October 16, 2025Episode 11: Anxiety about seasonal changes... IS THIS A THING?
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Fall is in the air, and we're celebrating on ITAT with a conversation about Abby's anxiety regarding seasonal changes year-round. Sound familiar?

Check it out:
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!

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27min
October 02, 2025Episode 10: Dreams with baggage... IS THIS A THING?
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On Episode 10, Abby and Alli share the little things that are making them smile amid tough collective times before diving into this week's main topic: dreams with weird, complicated histories and timelines. Is this thing?

Friendly note: starting next week, full episodes will be available via subscription only ($5/month) over on ITAT's Substack. You can still access partial episodes on your favorite podcast player. Thank you for cheering us on—and please don't hesitate to let us know with a DM if there are financial hardships preventing you from tuning in. We appreciate your support and want to offer the same if you need it! xo

Check it out:
Alli's 20 Little Smiles Substack series
@kittenxlady on Instagram
@orphankittenclub on Instagram
Rifle Paper Co.'s Spellbound Halloween notebook
Alli's sticker-by-number book (yes, we know it's Amazon and we don't love that, either)
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!
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32min
September 18, 2025Episode 9: Trying to impress your therapist... IS THIS A THING?
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This week, Alli and Abby discuss their personal experiences with therapy and compare notes on their tendencies to try to perform for/impress/accommodate them. Is this a thing? We'll figure it out!

Check it out:
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!
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30min
September 04, 2025Episode 8: "Guilty pleasures"... IS THIS A THING?
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This week, Alli and Abby step back a bit and consider "guilty pleasures" as a big-picture concept. Is this a thing—or, perhaps more appropriately, should it be? ITAT also welcomes its first special guest!

Check it out:
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!
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30min
August 21, 2025Episode 7: Citing things in your journal... IS THIS A THING?
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Is Abby the only person citing things in her personal diary? Is this a thing? Let's discuss.

Check it out:
Chani Horoscope site
Co-Star app
Alli's favorite Flair pens
Alli's Desk Tour in Olivia Muenter's newsletter
The Hunting Wives
Big Fan
Comedic Timing
ITAT on Instagram
Alli on Instagram
Abby on Instagram
ITAT on Substack
Pre-order Alli's book!
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27min

FAQs about Is This A Thing?:

How many episodes does Is This A Thing? have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.