Welcome to ITAT! On each episode, best pals Abby and Alli seek to answer that age-old friendship question: <strong>"Is this a thing?"</strong> From arguing with a pet and weird food icks to crying at your child's preschool and swag addictions, we're unpacking the personal, vulnerable (often absurd) and making it universal. Plus, we're laughing, yapping, and attempting to save the world along the way!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Is This A Thing?
Claim This Podcastby Alli Hoff Kosik + Abby Wolfe
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21 episodes
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Welcome to ITAT! On each episode, best pals Abby and Alli seek to answer that age-old friendship question: <strong>"Is this a thing?"</strong> From arguing with a pet and weird food icks to crying at your child's preschool and swag addictions, we're unpacking the personal, vulnerable (often absurd) and making it universal. Plus, we're laughing, yapping, and attempting to save the world along the way!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 26, 2026
Episode 20: HANDWRITTEN NOTES... Is This a Thing?
<p>Dear Listeners,</p><br><p>I write to you from my home office (which is...my only office) here in Maine. It's mid-morning on a Monday; a candle is burning; the remnants of yesterday's weird slush storm are dripping down the side of the house; and I already have my desk light on because the day is gloomy. </p><br><p>But despite the gray, today is exciting. It's release day for episode 20 of Is This a Thing?, the last episode of Season 1. I wish I were writing this letter to you by hand. (Well, I guess I am technically using my hands to type this, but...you get what I'm saying.) I wish my hand were curled around my favorite pen, and the nib was digging into the paper, and that in a few days, you were pulling this letter out of a wax-sealed envelope. But alas, here I am, clickity clacking away. And that's probably for the best, because it would be hard to add a "Listen Now" button to a paper letter.</p><br><p><strong>In today's episode, we talk about HANDWRITTEN NOTES. Are they still a thing? Do people still write and send notes, or are they becoming a thing of the past? </strong></p><br><p>We hope you enjoy today's episode. And if you really want to write us a letter...we wouldn't say no. We'll see you soon for Season 2. Keep your eyes on your (virtual) mailbox!</p><br><p>All my love, </p><p>Abby (and Alli, too, of course)</p><br><p><strong>P.S. As per usual, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/checkered.fish.ceramics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Checkered Fish Ceramics</a></li><li><a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blackwell's</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111242/9781668033623" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In Her Defense</a> by Phillipa Malicka</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111242/9781538767320" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland</a> by Rachael Herron</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The usual links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/isthisathing_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allihoffkosik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alli on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shmab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abby on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://isthisathingpodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Substack</a></li><li><a href="https://allihoffkosik.com/too-blessed-to-stress" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Order Alli’s book!</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Subscribe on <a href="https://isthisathingpodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)</h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 5, 2026
Episode 19: PARKING ANXIETY... Is This a Thing?
<p>Get in losers, we're going shopping. Beep beep! Or actually, maybe we're not. Because Alli is driving (which she likes) but the parking situation is uncertain, and that makes her nervous, and so...maybe we'll just stay at home and shop from our laptops instead? In case it's not obvious, today we're talking about PARKING ANXIETY. </p><p> </p><p><strong>We also chat about:</strong></p><ul><li>Lingering coughs, and how coughing is annoying </li><li>The tempting tendency to pathologize people</li><li>Alli's fascinating and fervent disdain of Rob from Traitors</li><li>Why this season of Traitors doesn't feel as good as last season</li><li>...and more! </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The usual links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/isthisathing_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allihoffkosik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alli on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shmab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abby on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://isthisathingpodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Substack</a></li><li><a href="https://allihoffkosik.com/too-blessed-to-stress" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre-order Alli’s book!</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Subscribe on <a href="https://isthisathingpodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a> for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)</h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 12, 2026
Episode 18: THE PITT AS A COMFORT SHOW...Is This a Thing??
<p>Last week we talked about “hate listening” to podcasts. This week, we’re talking about media consumption again—but this time, we’re talking about comfort TV. But there’s one more twist: Abby wants to know if high-stress shows like The Pitt and ER can be comfort shows (because they definitely are for her). </p><br><p><strong>We also chat about:</strong></p><ul><li>Going on a cross-country road trip and the roles each of us would play</li><li>How it feels for Alli to hold THE FIRST COPIES of her debut novel!</li><li>The current and future state of hardcover books</li><li>...and more!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>And, of course, here are links to things we mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111242/9780316594561" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LITTLE ONE</a> by Olivia Muenter</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31938062/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pitt</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111242/9780802165176" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HEART THE LOVER</a> by Lily King</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111242/9781982190613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GLOSSY</a> by Marisa Seltzer</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The usual links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/isthisathing_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allihoffkosik" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alli on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shmab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abby on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://isthisathingpodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ITAT on Substack</a></li><li><a href="https://allihoffkosik.com/too-blessed-to-stress" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pre-order Alli’s book!</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Advocacy corner: </strong></p><p>The state of the country (and world) is weighing heavily on us right now. As such, we wanted to provide some suggestions of how to stay involved. Every little thing counts.</p><ul><li>Call your representatives using <a href="https://5calls.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Calls</a> (there’s also a great mobile app)</li><li>Donate to mutual aid orgs. Here are some suggestions:</li><li><a href="https://foodforallservices.org/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Food For All</a></li><li><a href="https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Immigrant Defense Network</a></li><li><a href="https://www.standwithminnesota.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">List of mutual aid orgs in Minnesota</a></li><li><a href="https://donorbox.org/ucommunity-support-for-project-relief?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVWsVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae-Jpc6kFF7NjaqHlVaZXNM06LDsSduYo7C7nnY4wBM-rleE1gsQit-OMfetA_aem_xb7Z0xr_dH88cz5gKt_X5g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project Relief Maine</a></li><li>Stay in the know by following these creators:</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyinyourphone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily Amick of Emily In Your Phone</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronparnas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aaron Parnas</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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