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Wait...That's a Thing?

Hosted by Ian McKenzie and Lucas Benner · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 91 episodes

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Episodes
91
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
83m
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40
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Listen Score
27
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51
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About this podcast

We all have things...things that we just learned, things that we are carrying around, things that we aspire to do, things that make us shake our heads and sigh. A couple of average guys from the Coast of Maine talking about average things. Join in on the conversation: waitthatsathing@gmail.com Wait That's a Thing on Facebook. read

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About the host

Ian McKenzie and Lucas Benner hosts Wait...That's a Thing?, a society show with 91 episodes published.

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Episode 89 - This or That

Jun 1, 20261h 32mEp. 89S2026

Welcome to Episode 89 or Wait...That's a Thing? Awkward situations and awful smells dominate this this week's conversation as we get back to a good old fashioned game of "would you rather?" We also dish on Mother's Day,

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Episode 88 - Episillo EightyEightillo

May 26, 20261h 11mEp. 88S2026

Welcome to Episode 88 of Wait...That's a Thing? The best Ocho-Ocho Italian Mashup since famous Italian Soccer Goalie Gianluigi Buffon wore #88. Technically, it's ottantotto, but you get the idea. We discuss, among other

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Episode 87 - We Did Our Homework

Apr 28, 20261h 21mEp. 87S2026

Welcome to Epsiode 87 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week, we recovered nicely from the rambling journey that was 86 and came with a copious amount of show-prep. We start with a historical overview of the best of '87 , e

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Episode 86 - The Great Stink

Apr 21, 20261h 9mEp. 86S2026

Welcome to Episode 86 of Wait...That's a Thing? Sometimes you shouldn't judge a book by it's title, but in this case, go right ahead. We discuss television reboots, polar bear escorts, virtual side-hustles, and all the t

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Episode 85 - Hump Day!

Mar 23, 20261h 27mEp. 85S2026

Welcome to Episode 85 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week we dive into an unconventional beauty pagent controversy, some not-so-hot takes on current basketball style, and reveal some surprising tv habits. All that plus a

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Episode 84 - Mind Your Step

Mar 16, 20261h 11mEp. 84S2026

Welcome to Episode 84 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week we're in the virtual upholstery shop because someone not named Ian is a little under the weather; however, that doesn't slow us down. We dive right into the fine

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Episode 83 - Let's Go to the Theater

Feb 27, 20261h 44mEp. 83S2026

Welcome to Episode 83 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week we dive into a Withering experience at the local movie theater when a Valentine's Day outing reaches new Heights of awkwardness. We also talk about into the Winte

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Episode 82 - Starboy

Feb 25, 20261h 28m0

Welcome to Episode 82 of Wait...That's a Thing? Valentine's day is coming, and love is in the air. We dive into some unique international ways people celebrate their sweetie. Lucas unveils a new purchase. We talk about o

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Episode 81 - Mummy Dearest

Feb 4, 20261h 26mEp. 81S2026

Welcome to Episode 81 of Wait..That's a Thing? This week, we dive into another array of unreleated yet seemingly connected topics: the fame vs skill dilemma, comparing pricey packages, and odd Norwegian winter mash-ups.

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Episode 80 - Adam 5

Jan 28, 20261h 21m0

Welcome to Episode 80 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week, Adam joins us for his all-time record 5th time in the third nerd chair. After that, it's really hard to summarize what was talked about. This free-ranging ramble

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Episode 79 - Getting NKD

Jan 20, 20261h 20mEp. 79S2026

Welcome to Episode 79 of Wait...That's a Thing? This week it's all about bearing it all. Whether it's in the bathroom, speaking your truth, or producing a "healthier" corn chip - sometimes you just have to strip away the

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Episode 78 - Corn

Jan 11, 20261h 19mEp. 1S2026

Happy New Year and Welcome to Episode 78 of Wait...That's a Thing? As we kick off our third year of the podcast, we hit a topic that keeps coming back again and again...just like corn...issues of home improvement. One Ne

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Episode 77 - A Couple of Heels

Dec 22, 20251h 25mEp. 77S2025

Welcome to Episode 77 or Wait...That's a Thing! We enter the final stretch before Christmas to discuss some work-place traditions around the holiday season. Lucas troubleshoots a gimmicky gift that is apparently Zoom inc

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Episode 76 - Culturally Relevant

Dec 15, 20251h 16mEp. 76S2025

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

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Episode 75 - Snacksgiving

Dec 4, 20251h 22mEp. 75S2025

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 Telemark

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Episode 74 - Our Sincerest Prepologies

Nov 24, 20251h 15mEp. 74S2025

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

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Episode 73 - Banana Roulette

Nov 18, 20251h 22mEp. 73S2025

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

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Episode 72 - Some Q's for Your A

Nov 3, 20251h 22mEp. 72S2025

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 sco

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Episode 71 - Let's Try That Again....

Oct 19, 20251h 26mEp. 71S2025

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 int

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Episode 70 - In a Full Nelson

Oct 8, 20251h 31mEp. 70S2025

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

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Wait...That's a Thing? is hosted by Ian McKenzie and Lucas Benner. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 91 episodes.

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Wait...That's a Thing? has published 91 episodes.

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