Wait...That's a Thing?

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 after rehearsals and gigs.

We spend an afternoon catching up, talking about a whole host of band and non-band related things, have a slew of technical and sound difficulties, and share some holiday cheer.

Enjoy!

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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 episode with both feet.

As we approach the Thanksgiving, we wanted to say how grateful we are for your support. And, as you sit down for your gatherings this week, maybe recruit a future Thingee? After all, talking about shawls, pom pom hats, the validity of paleontology or the most plausible super hero origin is waaaaaaay better than talking politics.

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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 Thing

Thank you to any and all who have served the country and thank you for listening.

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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 idea, and looking at some ways to potentially perk up your post election week.

We'll be back with a full episode next week.

Thanks for listening!

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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 only be relevant in an old upholstery shop.

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

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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 [email protected]. Lots going on in the upholstery shop this week.

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

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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!

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Thanks again! Enjoy!

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!

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Thanks again! Enjoy!