That's a Thing?! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/thats-a-thing A sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. In each episode, Elizabeth, a teenager, explains a thing to Karen, her mother. And Karen tells Elizabeth how that thing relates to something she knows. Maybe. © 2019 Unland Media Consulting Inc. f0ba6876-ff3a-5d1d-a477-f5df3e8f753a no Trailer: That's a Thing?! en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:33:58 -0600 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:37:14 -0600 https://thatsathing.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistor.fm/CakSmlBgygprnCF99XbnygdOIWo6E9HiaNUsupK4cmg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:3000/h:3000/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwMS8xNTI2NTI0/NzY1LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg That's a Thing?! https://thatsathing.transistor.fm/ episodic Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer A sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. In each episode, Elizabeth, a teenager, explains a thing to Karen, her mother. And Karen tells Elizabeth how that thing relates to something she knows. Maybe. A sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. media Karen Unland No No Well, that was a thing 51 51 Well, that was a thing full 80df5c97-47c3-40bd-83ad-58f005ad9d29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42d0d928 Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:13:29 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4765 At the ripe old age of 20, Elizabeth is now too geriatric for this show. So here is our finale, in which Karen reviews some of the lessons she’s learned from doing this podcast, and Elizabeth corrects her, as always. At the ripe old age of 20, Elizabeth is now too geriatric for this show. So here is our finale, in which Karen reviews some of the lessons she’s learned from doing this podcast, and Elizabeth corrects her, as always. media No CensorSHIP 50 50 CensorSHIP full 23208572-956f-4c36-8954-655aeebb6764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ab3afea Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: 

Fortunately, we have entered a boom period for criticism online. Here are five excellent videos expanding on what we discussed this episode.

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]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: 

Fortunately, we have entered a boom period for criticism online. Here are five excellent videos expanding on what we discussed this episode.

Many thanks to our sponsors:

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.


You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:46:31 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3390 What do we do about “bad” art? Argue about it on Twitter, mostly. This episode, Elizabeth and Karen step into a space of nuance in an attempt to understand shipping wars, extreme fandom behaviour, and the value of uncomfortable art. What do we do about “bad” art? Argue about it on Twitter, mostly. This episode, Elizabeth and Karen step into a space of nuance in an attempt to understand shipping wars, extreme fandom behaviour, and the value of uncomfortable art. media No New ways to own and be owned 49 49 New ways to own and be owned full 47085def-792e-4937-8485-0206d5ebb350 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5e7d8ba Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:48:44 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3738 Elizabeth sows some FUD about making money with Roblox, Wattpad, and OpenSea. Welcome to post-scarcity economics, kids. Elizabeth sows some FUD about making money with Roblox, Wattpad, and OpenSea. Welcome to post-scarcity economics, kids. media No Conzoomerism 48 48 Conzoomerism full c64174b6-cce1-468c-9ac2-8158325ce690 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94da1743 Here are some of the things we talk about or at least gesture at in this episode:

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]]> Here are some of the things we talk about or at least gesture at in this episode:

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]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:45:39 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3825 Elizabeth takes Karen on a journey through fast fashion, influencer capitalism and the single-wear nightmare. Elizabeth takes Karen on a journey through fast fashion, influencer capitalism and the single-wear nightmare. media No Poltergeist schmoltergeist 47 47 Poltergeist schmoltergeist full 57b5c8f1-85d5-4c7a-ac05-d7a630883d96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/129f965c For more fears and jeers, consider the following:

  • Callback to our episode on Inside
  • Callback to our episode on analog horror
  • A needlessly thorough Wikipedia synopsis 
  • A list of other Bechdel Test passing movies
  • Bathtubs Over Broadway and the consequences of comedy damage
  • Check out Nyx Fears if you want to be upset/fascinated by scary movies 
  • A thread on the pitfalls of smarty pants protagonists
  • If you didn’t watch Contingency after last episode, go watch it now!
  • Pauline Kael was even harsher to this movie than Elizabeth was
  • The rating debate
  • Poltergeist was fine, but here’s some movies we actively recommend
    • The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1920, 100% mom safe)
    • What We Do in the Shadows (2014, comedic gore/violence)
    • The Lighthouse (2019, gore/violence/sexual content/psychological horror)
    • House on Haunted Hill (1959, campy and delightful)
    • Night of the Living Dead (1968, gory and violent, mitigated by its age and budget)
    • The Girl with all the Gifts (2016, violent and gory, but strangely uplifting)
  • Music is Now or Never by Myuu, who is a fantastic royalty-free composer
  • Sound clips from our special feature courtesy of:

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]]> For more fears and jeers, consider the following:

  • Callback to our episode on Inside
  • Callback to our episode on analog horror
  • A needlessly thorough Wikipedia synopsis 
  • A list of other Bechdel Test passing movies
  • Bathtubs Over Broadway and the consequences of comedy damage
  • Check out Nyx Fears if you want to be upset/fascinated by scary movies 
  • A thread on the pitfalls of smarty pants protagonists
  • If you didn’t watch Contingency after last episode, go watch it now!
  • Pauline Kael was even harsher to this movie than Elizabeth was
  • The rating debate
  • Poltergeist was fine, but here’s some movies we actively recommend
    • The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1920, 100% mom safe)
    • What We Do in the Shadows (2014, comedic gore/violence)
    • The Lighthouse (2019, gore/violence/sexual content/psychological horror)
    • House on Haunted Hill (1959, campy and delightful)
    • Night of the Living Dead (1968, gory and violent, mitigated by its age and budget)
    • The Girl with all the Gifts (2016, violent and gory, but strangely uplifting)
  • Music is Now or Never by Myuu, who is a fantastic royalty-free composer
  • Sound clips from our special feature courtesy of:

Many thanks to our sponsors:

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. 


You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:27:02 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4711 What if TV but too much? This and many other important questions are kinda-sorta-almost answered on the scarier side of the Summer of Spielberg. Elizabeth and Karen puzzle their way through Poltergeist in this 100% not-haunted Halloween episode. What if TV but too much? This and many other important questions are kinda-sorta-almost answered on the scarier side of the Summer of Spielberg. Elizabeth and Karen puzzle their way through Poltergeist in this 100% not-haunted Halloween episode. media No Bury me in analog 46 46 Bury me in analog full fb3cbf46-02fb-45eb-b447-63120dbfc773 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4712aa8 Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:53:17 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 4413 Can a podcast be haunted? No, that’s very silly and wouldn’t be scary at all. A cassette tape, on the other hand… Elizabeth and Karen dial in to the world of analog horror, what it is, what it could be, and why going low-tech ups the scare factor. Can a podcast be haunted? No, that’s very silly and wouldn’t be scary at all. A cassette tape, on the other hand… Elizabeth and Karen dial in to the world of analog horror, what it is, what it could be, and why going low-tech ups the scare factor. media No POV: You're listening to a podcast 45 45 POV: You're listening to a podcast full a6f7dfc4-5c6b-4fa6-b8c0-130dad4478ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b542386 Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.


]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.


]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:03:23 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3736 While the olds weren’t looking, the youngs invented yet another art form on TikTok and its copycats. What's more, it will probably have mutated again by the time you get to the end of this episode. While the olds weren’t looking, the youngs invented yet another art form on TikTok and its copycats. What's more, it will probably have mutated again by the time you get to the end of this episode. media No Watch out! Beware! Buy this! 44 44 Watch out! Beware! Buy this! full 080e7ba3-ea9f-4c11-8c3a-291af9b10054 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97937e35 Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

This episode is not brought to you by Creep-B-Gone, because we would never (and it doesn’t exist… yet).


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]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:

This episode is not brought to you by Creep-B-Gone, because we would never (and it doesn’t exist… yet).


Many thanks to our actual sponsors:

 

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.


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]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:26:36 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3767 Are you in danger? How much danger? How much are you willing to pay to be in less danger, and who’s cashing those cheques? Elizabeth and Karen tumble down the safety capitalism rabbit hole. Are you in danger? How much danger? How much are you willing to pay to be in less danger, and who’s cashing those cheques? Elizabeth and Karen tumble down the safety capitalism rabbit hole. media No (Bo)nus episode: Inside 43 43 (Bo)nus episode: Inside full 54b2b445-ad07-409e-a4eb-4e26b44e943c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e12d110 Here are some of the things that came up in our discussion:

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]]> Here are some of the things that came up in our discussion:

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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:40:36 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 6111 Have you watched Bo Burnham: Inside? Do you enjoy listening to passionate people talking about the art they enjoy? Do you have a high endurance for unjustifiably long podcast episodes? Then this bonus episode is for you! If this isn’t your thing then have no fear, a regular episode of That’s a Thing will be out soon. Have you watched Bo Burnham: Inside? Do you enjoy listening to passionate people talking about the art they enjoy? Do you have a high endurance for unjustifiably long podcast episodes? Then this bonus episode is for you! If this isn’t your thing then have media No Do you read me? 42 42 Do you read me? full c7f37bf6-65c7-4d25-b743-e73c8b8e0cde https://share.transistor.fm/s/61f462b6 Here are links to some of the things we mention in the show:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

]]> Here are links to some of the things we mention in the show:

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

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]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:30:46 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3497 Elizabeth and Karen go on a powerful and superficial quest for self-understanding. On the way they find witchcraft, pseudoscience, and maybe even themselves. We’ve consulted the stars and they say you’re in for a wonderful podcast experience. The stars are never wrong. ;) Elizabeth and Karen go on a powerful and superficial quest for self-understanding. On the way they find witchcraft, pseudoscience, and maybe even themselves. We’ve consulted the stars and they say you’re in for a wonderful podcast experience. The stars ar media No The cake is a lie 41 41 The cake is a lie full 0c619a1b-c402-427d-aebb-6facf7507b2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1349b222 Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community-supported.


You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:32:22 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2329 The internet contains untrue things. Elizabeth explores how tributes to a beloved children’s author got hijacked by accident, and how kid-friendly cooking videos are not always what they seem. The internet contains untrue things. Elizabeth explores how tributes to a beloved children’s author got hijacked by accident, and how kid-friendly cooking videos are not always what they seem. media No Yahoo Answers — super bad and sorely missed 40 40 Yahoo Answers — super bad and sorely missed full f12378b7-f8ec-4ce5-aafe-f7ad28ab40cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/53bee67b Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.


We’ve been on some APN shows recently — check them out!

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.


]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned:

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.


We’ve been on some APN shows recently — check them out!

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]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 08:19:29 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3136 We bid farewell to a piece of internet history, and (lovingly) rip off the McElroys in the bargain. We bid farewell to a piece of internet history, and (lovingly) rip off the McElroys in the bargain. media No Don't play me like that 39 39 Don't play me like that full ba79a917-dfff-4367-82b6-c60074f1247f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a1bc2da Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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]]> Here are some of the things we mentioned:

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]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:10:43 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3596 Do you have games on your phone? Elizabeth does, and in this episode, she’ll share some tips and tricks for navigating the hit-and-miss abyss that is the Apple App Store. But first, some words from our beloved editor and gamer extraordinaire, Jon. Do you have games on your phone? Elizabeth does, and in this episode, she’ll share some tips and tricks for navigating the hit-and-miss abyss that is the Apple App Store. But first, some words from our beloved editor and gamer extraordinaire, Jon. media No We love you (but not like that) 38 38 We love you (but not like that) full edbe0644-53b2-4e43-a72c-fadad04b90b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89baa847 Here are the things we mentioned in the episode:

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]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:43:52 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 5420 In this feature-length epic, Elizabeth and Karen dive deep into the puzzle of parasocial relationships. How bad can they really be? How do we fix them? And most importantly, won’t somebody think of the children?! In this feature-length epic, Elizabeth and Karen dive deep into the puzzle of parasocial relationships. How bad can they really be? How do we fix them? And most importantly, won’t somebody think of the children?! media No Mysteries of the modern age 37 37 Mysteries of the modern age full 9e7a3133-aa66-449c-955b-5a8d90b0ed84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92b90140 Here are some of the things we mentioned in the episode:

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]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:39:37 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2967 Is a Disney kid’s hit the work of TikTok astroturfing? PogChamp is canceled — should we feel bad? If Dream doped his e-sports, what’s left to believe in? Elizabeth interprets for Karen. Is a Disney kid’s hit the work of TikTok astroturfing? PogChamp is canceled — should we feel bad? If Dream doped his e-sports, what’s left to believe in? Elizabeth interprets for Karen. media No TikTok bops and the transformation of pop 36 36 TikTok bops and the transformation of pop full 277e29ee-38fc-4f17-adb4-68143bb68138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f343b0e Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:31:21 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3391 Our first episode on TikTok discussed the app as a cultural phenomenon, but what about *art*? We look at how music has shaped TikTok and how the app has come to rule the charts. Also, Elizabeth progresses her redemption arc. Our first episode on TikTok discussed the app as a cultural phenomenon, but what about *art*? We look at how music has shaped TikTok and how the app has come to rule the charts. Also, Elizabeth progresses her redemption arc. media No New life for Clone High, fake life for VTubers 35 35 New life for Clone High, fake life for VTubers full e45d6901-6431-4896-a1d7-eb4854cc695f https://share.transistor.fm/s/251e6c52 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:17:30 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2997 Elizabeth explains the strange resurrection of an early-2000s cartoon, and then introduces Karen to the ever-uncannier world of manufactured entertainers. She totally wrecked her YouTube history for this, so enjoy! Elizabeth explains the strange resurrection of an early-2000s cartoon, and then introduces Karen to the ever-uncannier world of manufactured entertainers. She totally wrecked her YouTube history for this, so enjoy! media No Who's the impostor here? 34 34 Who's the impostor here? full 1474130d-003d-44fd-8b35-30c3e73d78de https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae196f62 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:01:51 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2926 Elizabeth and Karen find creepypasta galore at the Halloween store, then explore the growing cultural relevance of Among Us. Elizabeth and Karen find creepypasta galore at the Halloween store, then explore the growing cultural relevance of Among Us. media No Nostalgia, for kids! 33 33 Nostalgia, for kids! full 19e5ac3f-4dfb-49c3-a0bd-84183a9a0f9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dbe0dff Here are links to things we mentioned:

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:08:54 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3120 Elizabeth takes us back to the good(?) old(?) days to examine the internet artifacts of her youth, and gauge how cringe-y they are now. Jon returns with his customary snark and a dramatic reading of archival Tumblr. Elizabeth takes us back to the good(?) old(?) days to examine the internet artifacts of her youth, and gauge how cringe-y they are now. Jon returns with his customary snark and a dramatic reading of archival Tumblr. media No Is stealing wrong? (Or, The internet, Part 2) 32 32 Is stealing wrong? (Or, The internet, Part 2) full fa647111-980a-4f73-85d3-938fc26ff68a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a60401cd This episode will sort of make sense on its own, but it will be even more satisfying if you first listen to Part 1.

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]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:51:57 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2492 In this conclusion of a two-part series, Elizabeth explains how and why her generation makes desire paths around and between the walled gardens of the internet, and Karen marvels at the orality of an apparently literate form. In this conclusion of a two-part series, Elizabeth explains how and why her generation makes desire paths around and between the walled gardens of the internet, and Karen marvels at the orality of an apparently literate form. media No Why is the internet like this? 31 31 Why is the internet like this? full 741ded25-1847-4110-bee5-dbad5c754c89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67dc1e57 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:13:44 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2959 Karen just wanted to know why Elizabeth reads Tumblr on Instagram, and it turned into a two-part episode on how the web evolved from a nerdy, interconnected blogosphere to the semi-siloed mishmash we have today. This is Part 1. Karen just wanted to know why Elizabeth reads Tumblr on Instagram, and it turned into a two-part episode on how the web evolved from a nerdy, interconnected blogosphere to the semi-siloed mishmash we have today. This is Part 1. media No But make it fashion 30 30 But make it fashion full 3214dcdf-8497-46bc-a007-dee81de5702f https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbbede64 Here are links to the things we mentioned, plus some extras that were in our heart:

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]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:05:25 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4566 The moon is hexed, the witches are vexed and scene kids keep typing in L337 text. So, what’s up with that? We dive into the complex and often overlapping realms of fashion and subculture. The moon is hexed, the witches are vexed and scene kids keep typing in L337 text. So, what’s up with that? We dive into the complex and often overlapping realms of fashion and subculture. media No An exit interview with the grads 29 29 An exit interview with the grads full 95e35053-82fa-42c5-b77b-a4d60d7957f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50a04b96 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3657 Karen quizzes Elizabeth and Jon about the end of their high school and junior high years, as the strangest school year ever comes to a close. Also, Elizabeth’s Pride Month recommendations. Karen quizzes Elizabeth and Jon about the end of their high school and junior high years, as the strangest school year ever comes to a close. Also, Elizabeth’s Pride Month recommendations. media No Four 'quick bites' on modern media 28 28 Four 'quick bites' on modern media full de7fdcdc-bb16-45d3-84ff-0e26195642d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48b83d71 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 21:30:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3224 Elizabeth has thoughts on Quibi, Some Good News, responsible ways to share bad but important news, and why gifs now mark you as a n00b. Karen chimes in where possible. Elizabeth has thoughts on Quibi, Some Good News, responsible ways to share bad but important news, and why gifs now mark you as a n00b. Karen chimes in where possible. media No What’s so funny anyway? 27 27 What’s so funny anyway? full c9b189ff-1e2e-439c-8f58-8de0460bb063 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e55a0c55 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Sun, 03 May 2020 20:20:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4191 Elizabeth and Karen compare and contrast the nature of comedy for their respective generations, and crack each other up a fair amount along the way. Elizabeth and Karen compare and contrast the nature of comedy for their respective generations, and crack each other up a fair amount along the way. media No QuaranTEEN tips 26 26 QuaranTEEN tips full 3c02c99c-e4fb-4823-bc7c-e2de4ff32c25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02f77874 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:50:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3477 Elizabeth offers insight into the teenage mindset during a pandemic, and provides Karen with some much-needed diversion as we do our duty and stay home. Elizabeth offers insight into the teenage mindset during a pandemic, and provides Karen with some much-needed diversion as we do our duty and stay home. media No Broadway babies, Act 1 25 25 Broadway babies, Act 1 full fdbd42e3-689a-4354-bbaf-62947b99eb7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee098c81 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:50:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4233 As threatened in the previous episode, we look at what fuels current teenage fandoms for musical theatre and compare it to older experiences, with the help of Kyle Marshall of Putting It Together. Also, we won an award! As threatened in the previous episode, we look at what fuels current teenage fandoms for musical theatre and compare it to older experiences, with the help of Kyle Marshall of Putting It Together. Also, we won an award! media No A musical interlude 24 24 A musical interlude full edc06527-0af4-4592-8e9f-dd51bd900058 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec773ade Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:30:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 4330 Exams ate Elizabeth’s time, so we’re sharing our recent appearance on Putting It Together, Kyle Marshall’s great podcast about the music of Stephen Sondheim. Consider this a prelude... Exams ate Elizabeth’s time, so we’re sharing our recent appearance on Putting It Together, Kyle Marshall’s great podcast about the music of Stephen Sondheim. Consider this a prelude... media No Trailer: That's a Thing?! Trailer: That's a Thing?! trailer f802044e-e263-4b37-a52d-3bd74ebb80cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/5535362e Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 74 Here's what you can expect from our sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. Here's what you can expect from our sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. media No Unraveling YouTube Rewind 23 23 Unraveling YouTube Rewind full e7429345-e9ea-424a-80bb-58fdadbc60a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b47d3c3 Here are links to the things we mentioned:

We meant to go short — we ended up going long. Thanks for sticking with us, through this and two years’ worth of That’s a Thing?!!


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We meant to go short — we ended up going long. Thanks for sticking with us, through this and two years’ worth of That’s a Thing?!!


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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, and to Jon Spencer for editing. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:35:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 5353 Having allowed YouTube to raise her children, Karen now turns to Elizabeth to explain it all to her, through the lens (eventually) of the annual Rewind video. Having allowed YouTube to raise her children, Karen now turns to Elizabeth to explain it all to her, through the lens (eventually) of the annual Rewind video. media No OK Boomer, but #NotAllKarens 22 22 OK Boomer, but #NotAllKarens full c877f5bc-5e69-4d43-a0a6-6aed6099f6a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76a8e6ce Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing the podcast. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing the podcast. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3072 Elizabeth gets into the labels and epithets assigned by the internet, and where the mainstream media gets them wrong. Karen just feels very attacked. Elizabeth gets into the labels and epithets assigned by the internet, and where the mainstream media gets them wrong. Karen just feels very attacked. media No Things that disappear: Horror in the Information Age 21 21 Things that disappear: Horror in the Information Age full c4e1b4eb-e913-4f19-9abd-c3410ddc3d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2443319a Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing work. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing work. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:30:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer, Jon Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer, Jon Spencer and Karen Unland 2672 Elizabeth and Jon introduce their mom to the world of Lost Media, reveal their desire to keep everything forever, and unspool two of their favourite mysteries. Elizabeth and Jon introduce their mom to the world of Lost Media, reveal their desire to keep everything forever, and unspool two of their favourite mysteries. media No Memes, praxis, the raid and the strike 20 20 Memes, praxis, the raid and the strike full 2e5bd432-592f-41ad-8fcf-c104c0d33f75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cfa6a9a Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing work. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Here are links to the things we mentioned:

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You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show, to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio, and to Jon Spencer for editing work. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:25:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3399 Elizabeth takes Karen on a journey from Area 51 to the climate strike, and considers the role memes and social media play in mobilization. Do a good praxis, everyone. Elizabeth takes Karen on a journey from Area 51 to the climate strike, and considers the role memes and social media play in mobilization. Do a good praxis, everyone. #climatestrike No Have I got a deal for you? 19 19 Have I got a deal for you? full 41719c5a-cfa5-4275-8380-6ec4aa5ee108 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef2fe280 Here are links to some of the things we mentioned:

Special thanks to Jon Spencer for editing this episode.

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You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely. Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.


Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor, and to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are links to some of the things we mentioned:

Special thanks to Jon Spencer for editing this episode.

Many thanks to our sponsors: 


That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely. Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.


Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor, and to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:10:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 2794 Elizabeth gets mad and Karen gets madder about an insidious new way for shady companies to recruit teens to sell stuff for them. Elizabeth gets mad and Karen gets madder about an insidious new way for shady companies to recruit teens to sell stuff for them. scams No Me and the boy talk memes 18 18 Me and the boy talk memes full 972de25f-9de4-4368-94ca-bde1fecfadb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df59a81 As Jon points out in the episode, memes are a visual medium, so here are some references in case our descriptions leave something to be desired. (Also, we had some sound difficulties, which get a bit better after the seventh minute or so.)

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Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor, and to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> As Jon points out in the episode, memes are a visual medium, so here are some references in case our descriptions leave something to be desired. (Also, we had some sound difficulties, which get a bit better after the seventh minute or so.)

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.  


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Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor, and to Unit B Coworking for use of their studio. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:30:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Jon Spencer Karen Unland and Jon Spencer 1383 Jon slides into Elizabeth’s chair to enlighten Karen about recent memes and accuse her of being a Boomer (the nerve!). Creative or cringe? You be the judge. Jon slides into Elizabeth’s chair to enlighten Karen about recent memes and accuse her of being a Boomer (the nerve!). Creative or cringe? You be the judge. media No Can CanCon continue? 17 17 Can CanCon continue? full 24e70282-943d-4c59-b7cc-494bba1fe521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8745a335 Here’s more on what we mentioned during this Canada Day nostalgia-fest (most of these are Canadian but some are American things we mentioned in passing):

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]]> Here’s more on what we mentioned during this Canada Day nostalgia-fest (most of these are Canadian but some are American things we mentioned in passing):

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]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:05:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3241 Karen grew up in the golden age of CanCon. But Elizabeth’s generation prefers Spotify and YouTube to radio and TV. So are Canadian content rules even a thing anymore? And should they be? Karen grew up in the golden age of CanCon. But Elizabeth’s generation prefers Spotify and YouTube to radio and TV. So are Canadian content rules even a thing anymore? And should they be? Canadian culture No Marketing by meme — could it be a thing? 16 16 Marketing by meme — could it be a thing? full de4e4823-8d39-4a2e-ba51-0eb2e201448f https://share.transistor.fm/s/94757df5 Here are some things we mentioned or drew from:

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Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are some things we mentioned or drew from:

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Many thanks to our podcast host, Transistor. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Sat, 25 May 2019 16:00:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 2220 How do you sell to young people in the age of adblock? Forget snapbacks on Twitter, avoid drama-prone influencers, and beware the double-edged sword of #woke-ness. Elizabeth suggests where you might want to head instead. How do you sell to young people in the age of adblock? Forget snapbacks on Twitter, avoid drama-prone influencers, and beware the double-edged sword of #woke-ness. Elizabeth suggests where you might want to head instead. marketing No That’s a Thing?! Live: The Internet is my GSA 15 15 That’s a Thing?! Live: The Internet is my GSA full c40e37b5-22ca-43e0-8db2-59dcdcbf02fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5c07317 Here’s more information on some of the things we mention:

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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Here’s more information on some of the things we mention:

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

  • The Edmonton Public Library’s Overdue Finds podcast
  • The Let’s Do Coffee podcast from NAIT’s Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.  


Here’s a special offer for you from SeatGIANT, the Canadian ticket resale marketplace: Use the offer code “apn” at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You’ll be helping yourself while helping the network.


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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:45:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3399 Recorded live at the SkirtsAfire Festival, Elizabeth explains how she has felt more comfortable exploring her queerness online rather than in person (though we’re happy those in-real-life places exist). Then we discuss such issues with our eloquent guests. Recorded live at the SkirtsAfire Festival, Elizabeth explains how she has felt more comfortable exploring her queerness online rather than in person (though we’re happy those in-real-life places exist). Then we discuss such issues with our eloquent guests GSAs,LGBTQ+,queer representation Yes The Holy Trinity of YouTube Gaming 14 14 The Holy Trinity of YouTube Gaming full ce9d815c-1896-4ad2-a0f4-eae6f935b1c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79807a2f Here are some of the things we talk about:

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We’re doing a live show! Join us March 17 for That’s a Thing?! Live: The Internet is My GSA at SkirtsAfire, a festival featuring women in theatre and multidisciplinary arts. We’ll start with a discussion of the internet as a place for LGTBQ+ youth to find themselves and each other, and then we’ll have a panel discussion with Sara Vickruck and Anais West of Poly Queer Love Ballad, Harley Morison of Cardiac Theatre, and the festival’s 2019 Honorary Skirt, Marni Panas. 


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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are some of the things we talk about:

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

We’re doing a live show! Join us March 17 for That’s a Thing?! Live: The Internet is My GSA at SkirtsAfire, a festival featuring women in theatre and multidisciplinary arts. We’ll start with a discussion of the internet as a place for LGTBQ+ youth to find themselves and each other, and then we’ll have a panel discussion with Sara Vickruck and Anais West of Poly Queer Love Ballad, Harley Morison of Cardiac Theatre, and the festival’s 2019 Honorary Skirt, Marni Panas. 


A special offer for you from SeatGIANT, the Canadian ticket resale marketplace: Use the offer code “apn” at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You’ll be helping yourself while helping the network.


That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.  


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Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2504 Elizabeth discusses Markiplier, Jacksepticeye and PewDiePie, the Father, Son and Unholy Spirit of Let’s Play videos. What accounts for their popularity? What can and should they do with their influence? And why is Karen so goth in this episode? Elizabeth discusses Markiplier, Jacksepticeye and PewDiePie, the Father, Son and Unholy Spirit of Let’s Play videos. What accounts for their popularity? What can and should they do with their influence? And why is Karen so goth in this episode? YouTube No TikTok: Performance art or stranger danger? Yes. 13 13 TikTok: Performance art or stranger danger? Yes. full 6a51d501-a4e3-4e62-bae0-bbed35b11207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/615e3dfc Here are some of the things we talk about:


(N.B. We recorded part of this in 2018, part of it in 2019, so there are a few references to “this year” that may be slightly confusing. What is time, anyway?)

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Elizabeth’s brother Jon, who you may remember from Episode 8, returns talk about some memes of 2018, most of which are over by now, but still...

We’re finalists in the Canadian Podcast Awards in the Kids and Family category. Thanks to whoever nominated us. If you are a Canadian podcaster, you can vote until Feb. 18. Congrats to all of the nominees, especially our fellow APN members who were also nominated. 


Here's a special offer for you from SeatGIANT, the Canadian ticket resale marketplace: Use the offer code “apn” at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You’ll be helping yourself while helping the network.


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Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.


Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are some of the things we talk about:


(N.B. We recorded part of this in 2018, part of it in 2019, so there are a few references to “this year” that may be slightly confusing. What is time, anyway?)

Many thanks to our sponsors: 

Elizabeth’s brother Jon, who you may remember from Episode 8, returns talk about some memes of 2018, most of which are over by now, but still...

We’re finalists in the Canadian Podcast Awards in the Kids and Family category. Thanks to whoever nominated us. If you are a Canadian podcaster, you can vote until Feb. 18. Congrats to all of the nominees, especially our fellow APN members who were also nominated. 


Here's a special offer for you from SeatGIANT, the Canadian ticket resale marketplace: Use the offer code “apn” at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You’ll be helping yourself while helping the network.


That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.  


You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.


Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 3157 Elizabeth explains TikTok, the wildly popular app that used to be Musical.ly, inherited Vine’s place on the internet, and could lead your kids towards extreme creativity or utter toxicity, or both! Plus, Jon returns with a look at the memes of 2018. Elizabeth explains TikTok, the wildly popular app that used to be Musical.ly, inherited Vine’s place on the internet, and could lead your kids towards extreme creativity or utter toxicity, or both! Plus, Jon returns with a look at the memes of 2018. memes No The fatal flaws of YouTube 12 12 The fatal flaws of YouTube full bb28d66b-ed00-4e92-8f18-5e2ab02e0295 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cb99a08 Here are some of the things we talk about:

This episode is brought to you by two new podcasts that you should check out: Back To School Again, presented by NorQuest College, and Let's Do Coffee, from NAIT's Mawji Centre.

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Shoutout to our friends at 2 and Out and Let’s Find Out, and to Auntie Kate for helping out at 2 and Out Live.

You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.

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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are some of the things we talk about:

This episode is brought to you by two new podcasts that you should check out: Back To School Again, presented by NorQuest College, and Let's Do Coffee, from NAIT's Mawji Centre.

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Shoutout to our friends at 2 and Out and Let’s Find Out, and to Auntie Kate for helping out at 2 and Out Live.

You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:15:00 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2910 In Part 2 of our examination of YouTube, Elizabeth zooms out and zooms back in again on what is wrong with her generation’s main source of information and entertainment, and why they’ll keep watching anyway. In Part 2 of our examination of YouTube, Elizabeth zooms out and zooms back in again on what is wrong with her generation’s main source of information and entertainment, and why they’ll keep watching anyway. YouTube No Tweetable terrors and digital dread 11 11 Tweetable terrors and digital dread full 38d319e3-d566-483e-9d20-13f7e20ae5a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/184e168b Here are links to the things we referred to.

Many thanks to our sponsors this episode: 

  • OtherWise is an affiliated podcast of the Alberta Podcast Network, created under the auspices of the Ribbon Rouge Foundation. It features the lived experiences of people of colour living on Treaty 6 territory. Episode 2 is out now.
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By the way, Part 2 of our double-header on Tanacon is in the works. Watch for that in November. (Here's Part 1.)

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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.


Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are links to the things we referred to.

Many thanks to our sponsors this episode: 

  • OtherWise is an affiliated podcast of the Alberta Podcast Network, created under the auspices of the Ribbon Rouge Foundation. It features the lived experiences of people of colour living on Treaty 6 territory. Episode 2 is out now.
  • Let’s Do Coffee is an APN-affiliated podcast created by the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship at NAIT. It features great interviews with alumni and student entrepreneurs. Episode 2 is out now.

By the way, Part 2 of our double-header on Tanacon is in the works. Watch for that in November. (Here's Part 1.)

That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 


You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.


Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:40:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 1147 Are you up on SCP? How about the Look-See? If a kid said “I like rusty spoons,” would you know what he was on about? Elizabeth recommends the scariest things your teen has probably already seen. Are you up on SCP? How about the Look-See? If a kid said “I like rusty spoons,” would you know what he was on about? Elizabeth recommends the scariest things your teen has probably already seen. media,teens,family,YouTube,Twitter fiction,creepypasta No The cons and cons of YouTube 10 10 The cons and cons of YouTube full 955da1b8-f70c-4061-bb27-90dc3be2ff01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd7d96ca Here are links to things we referred to:

Stick around beyond the end for more baritone goodness from Kyle.


This episode was brought to you by LitFest, Canada’s original nonfiction festival, which runs in Edmonton from Oct. 11 to 21. Use the offer code APNROCKS to get $5 off your ticket purchase.


This episode is also brought to you by Back to School Again, a new affiliated podcast of the Alberta Podcast Network, featuring stories of people returning to post-secondary studies in midlife.


That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 


You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


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Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Here are links to things we referred to:

Stick around beyond the end for more baritone goodness from Kyle.


This episode was brought to you by LitFest, Canada’s original nonfiction festival, which runs in Edmonton from Oct. 11 to 21. Use the offer code APNROCKS to get $5 off your ticket purchase.


This episode is also brought to you by Back to School Again, a new affiliated podcast of the Alberta Podcast Network, featuring stories of people returning to post-secondary studies in midlife.


That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 


You can subscribe to us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.


Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.


Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:30:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2883 Elizabeth explains the drama-soaked world of YouTube and the false promise of the American dream through the lens of the debacle known as Tanacon. Part 1 of 2, with a special guest appearance by Kyle Marshall. Elizabeth explains the drama-soaked world of YouTube and the false promise of the American dream through the lens of the debacle known as Tanacon. Part 1 of 2, with a special guest appearance by Kyle Marshall. media, YouTube, Tanacon, VidCon, Podcon No What do you meme by that? 9 9 What do you meme by that? full db893c52-c288-4d84-9c06-0d3ab333809e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbf619a6 Here are links to things we mentioned and other things that seem relevant in hindsight:

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Shout-out to The Young Gaffers, an irreverent look at the beautiful game. We’re proud to be in the Alberta Podcast Network with them.

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Many thanks to Castria for lending us some recording equipment, and to our podcast host, Transistor.


Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Here are links to things we mentioned and other things that seem relevant in hindsight:

That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Check out what ATB is up to in the realm of transformation at atbalphabeta.com.


Shout-out to The Young Gaffers, an irreverent look at the beautiful game. We’re proud to be in the Alberta Podcast Network with them.

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe to us in all the places.


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Many thanks to Castria for lending us some recording equipment, and to our podcast host, Transistor.


Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2838 A listener question requesting help to interpret various memes prompts us to bring in reinforcements (i.e. Elizabeth’s brother Jon) to explain the dank, deep-fried, spicy and wholesome bits of internet culture whose meaning might elude you. A listener question requesting help to interpret various memes prompts us to bring in reinforcements (i.e. Elizabeth’s brother Jon) to explain the dank, deep-fried, spicy and wholesome bits of internet culture whose meaning might elude you. memes, internet culture, family No Don't forget to floss (or do) 8 8 Don't forget to floss (or do) full 613e87f7-6ad7-47da-8005-a6ec64bfa5ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc87ecc9 Elizabeth made a Spotify playlist of songs we refer to, for your listening/cringing pleasure.


Here are links to some of the other things we talked about:

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We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can subscribe to us in all the places.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space, to Castria for help with the production, and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Elizabeth made a Spotify playlist of songs we refer to, for your listening/cringing pleasure.


Here are links to some of the other things we talked about:

That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Have a business? ATB is good at helping you.

Shout-out to fellow APN members Press Start to Join. Please fill out this listener survey!

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can subscribe to us in all the places.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Unit B Coworking for the recording space, to Castria for help with the production, and to our podcast host, Transistor.

Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin.


]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2018 17:30:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2632 Flossing — it’s not just for teeth anymore. Elizabeth explains the origins of the dance move to Karen, and expresses disbelief that she didn’t know about it, because isn’t already over by now? Also, relive the dance crazes of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, because Gen-X nostalgia is the best nostalgia. Flossing — it’s not just for teeth anymore. Elizabeth explains the origins of the dance move to Karen, and expresses disbelief that she didn’t know about it, because isn’t already over by now? Also, relive the dance crazes of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, beca flossing, dabbing, dancing, youth culture, Gen-X No How K-Pop's BTS became a thing 7 7 How K-Pop's BTS became a thing full 987b261c-06ee-43aa-91d0-690c9cb6a144 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0113625 Here are the links to a bunch of things we mentioned:

That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We are sponsored this month by the Rotary District 5370 Conference.

Can you do us a favour? Please fill out this listener survey!

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production, and to our new podcast host, Transistor.


]]> Here are the links to a bunch of things we mentioned:

That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We are sponsored this month by the Rotary District 5370 Conference.

Can you do us a favour? Please fill out this listener survey!

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production, and to our new podcast host, Transistor.


]]> Thu, 31 May 2018 17:00:00 -0600 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2710 Elizabeth has an interesting theory about the phenomenal rise of K-Pop sensation BTS, and Karen finds parallels to The Monkees and Moonlighting. Is Suga your bias? Do you even know what that means? Listen and you will. Elizabeth has an interesting theory about the phenomenal rise of K-Pop sensation BTS, and Karen finds parallels to The Monkees and Moonlighting. Is Suga your bias? Do you even know what that means? Listen and you will. kpop bts army No Episode 6: I'll meet you in a Fortnite 6 6 Episode 6: I'll meet you in a Fortnite full 4259b4c3efabc7df98e0544f2841a0dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b76418da That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network (https://albertapodcastnetwork.com), powered by ATB (https://atb.com). It is sponsored this month by YESS Painting (https://yesspainting.com)

Find full show notes at thatsathing.transistor.fm/6

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on  Google Play, Stitcher and  Spotify.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

This episode is brought to you by YESS Painting. If you live in Edmonton and need a paint job, get your free quote here.

We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We mentioned a few fellow members — Ed: Conversations about the Teaching Life, Press Start to Join and Assumptions.

Join the Alberta Podcast Network at NorthwestFest on May 8 to watch Sickboy and Picture This, two documentaries with a podcast connection. Use the offer code APNBOGO18 to get two-for-one tickets.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production.

]]> That's a Thing?! is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network (https://albertapodcastnetwork.com), powered by ATB (https://atb.com). It is sponsored this month by YESS Painting (https://yesspainting.com)

Find full show notes at thatsathing.transistor.fm/6

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on  Google Play, Stitcher and  Spotify.

Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet us: @thatsathingyeg.

This episode is brought to you by YESS Painting. If you live in Edmonton and need a paint job, get your free quote here.

We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We mentioned a few fellow members — Ed: Conversations about the Teaching Life, Press Start to Join and Assumptions.

Join the Alberta Podcast Network at NorthwestFest on May 8 to watch Sickboy and Picture This, two documentaries with a podcast connection. Use the offer code APNBOGO18 to get two-for-one tickets.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:07:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 1791 More than 14 million people follow Fortnite on Twitch, but somehow, Karen had never heard of it. Elizabeth enlightens her mom about the game that has glued kids to their phones and freaked out “old people media.” More than 14 million people follow Fortnite on Twitch, but somehow, Karen had never heard of it. Elizabeth enlightens her mom about the game that has glued kids to their phones and freaked out “old people media.” media No Episode 5: Fanfictionary 5 5 Episode 5: Fanfictionary full b676e8674c284bef63854b596cd22eb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/422aa555 Some links to things we talked about:

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to know how? The wonderful Dana Francis of Career Pod made this handy how-to guide.

This episode is brought to you by the Edmonton Community Foundation, creator of The Well Endowed Podcast.

We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We mentioned a couple of fellow members — Let's Find Out and Don't Call Me A Guru.

Check out the Alberta Podcast Network events page.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production.

]]> Some links to things we talked about:

We'd love it if you'd rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to know how? The wonderful Dana Francis of Career Pod made this handy how-to guide.

This episode is brought to you by the Edmonton Community Foundation, creator of The Well Endowed Podcast.

We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. We mentioned a couple of fellow members — Let's Find Out and Don't Call Me A Guru.

Check out the Alberta Podcast Network events page.

Many thanks to Castria for help with the production.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:23:00 -0600 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3362 Elizabeth introduces her mom to the surprisingly vast and very teen-girl-driven world of fan fiction. It’s not all shipping (but it is a lot of shipping —listen if you don’t know what that is. Hint: No boats involved). Elizabeth introduces her mom to the surprisingly vast and very teen-girl-driven world of fan fiction. It’s not all shipping (but it is a lot of shipping —listen if you don’t know what that is. Hint: No boats involved). media No Episode 4: Indie video games 4 4 Episode 4: Indie video games full d1fd49161c3d60e43a4803f627229c8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/211d317d Elizabeth dives into the world of indie video games, introducing some that her mother would really rather not know about (hi, FNAF), and some that she's kind of looking forward to trying. Plus, #PaulWatch and the meaning of THOT.

Some links to things we talked about:

Also, we're now a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 

Learn more about The Branch for Arts and Culture.

]]> Elizabeth dives into the world of indie video games, introducing some that her mother would really rather not know about (hi, FNAF), and some that she's kind of looking forward to trying. Plus, #PaulWatch and the meaning of THOT.

Some links to things we talked about:

Also, we're now a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 

Learn more about The Branch for Arts and Culture.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:09:48 -0700 Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland 3016 Elizabeth dives into the world of indie video games, introducing some that her mother would really rather not know about (hi, FNAF), and some that she's kind of looking forward to trying. Plus, #PaulWatch and the meaning of THOT. Find links to the games and more at https://thatsathing.libsyn.com We are a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Elizabeth dives into the world of indie video games, introducing some that her mother would really rather not know about (hi, FNAF), and some that she's kind of looking forward to trying. Plus, #PaulWatch and the meaning of THOT. Find links to the games a media No Episode 3: Eating Tide Pods 3 3 Episode 3: Eating Tide Pods full 54967032c497447f664dd40a22fc5ab2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ffaa834 Elizabeth explains how eating Tide Pods became a thing, and analyzes media coverage of the phenomenon. This leads to a discussion of challenges past and present, and the ensuing freakouts.

Links to some of the things we referred to:

We also revisit Logan Paul (shudder), who also invaded the grownups' part of the internet this month. Here’s a timeline of the scandal.

  • Dec. 31, 2017: Logan Paul uploads a video of him and his friends finding a dead body in the Aokigahara forest in Japan.
  • Jan. 1, 2018: After amassing millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes, the video is taken down. The internet is outraged. Logan Paul releases his first apology via Twitter.
  • Jan. 1: Mainstream media picks up the story.
  • Jan. 2: Logan Paul releases an apology video. His social media then goes silent.
  • Jan. 3: The internet community continues to lampoon him, releasing parody videos and demanding that YouTube takes action.
  • Jan. 9: YouTube releases a string of tweets condemning Logan Paul’s actions.
  • Jan. 10: YouTube announces that Logan Paul has lost the advertising privileges granted to him by the platform. The sequel to Logan’s movie, The Thinning, is put on hold indefinitely.

And that’s enough of that. We talked about the Paul brothers in Episode 2 of That’s a Thing?!, if you want to go back to simpler time.

Finally, we fielded a question from Tammy, who wanted to know what teens mean by “mood.” Elizabeth explains.

If you have a question about what the youngs are on about, you can ask them on our Twitter account, @thatsathingyeg. You can also email questions to thatsathingyeg@gmail.com.

Subscribe to That’s a Thing?! In Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and other places that catch pods (but not Tide Pods).

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive. Many thanks to Castria for production assistance.

]]> Elizabeth explains how eating Tide Pods became a thing, and analyzes media coverage of the phenomenon. This leads to a discussion of challenges past and present, and the ensuing freakouts.

Links to some of the things we referred to:

We also revisit Logan Paul (shudder), who also invaded the grownups' part of the internet this month. Here’s a timeline of the scandal.

  • Dec. 31, 2017: Logan Paul uploads a video of him and his friends finding a dead body in the Aokigahara forest in Japan.
  • Jan. 1, 2018: After amassing millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes, the video is taken down. The internet is outraged. Logan Paul releases his first apology via Twitter.
  • Jan. 1: Mainstream media picks up the story.
  • Jan. 2: Logan Paul releases an apology video. His social media then goes silent.
  • Jan. 3: The internet community continues to lampoon him, releasing parody videos and demanding that YouTube takes action.
  • Jan. 9: YouTube releases a string of tweets condemning Logan Paul’s actions.
  • Jan. 10: YouTube announces that Logan Paul has lost the advertising privileges granted to him by the platform. The sequel to Logan’s movie, The Thinning, is put on hold indefinitely.

And that’s enough of that. We talked about the Paul brothers in Episode 2 of That’s a Thing?!, if you want to go back to simpler time.

Finally, we fielded a question from Tammy, who wanted to know what teens mean by “mood.” Elizabeth explains.

If you have a question about what the youngs are on about, you can ask them on our Twitter account, @thatsathingyeg. You can also email questions to thatsathingyeg@gmail.com.

Subscribe to That’s a Thing?! In Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and other places that catch pods (but not Tide Pods).

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive. Many thanks to Castria for production assistance.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:34:07 -0700 Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer 2540 Elizabeth explains how eating Tide Pods became a thing, and analyzes media coverage of the phenomenon. This leads to a discussion of challenges past and present. We also revisit Logan Paul (shudder), who was briefly touched on in Episode 2 and has since invaded the grownups' part of the internet, and we answer a listener question! Find full show notes at https://thatsathing.libsyn.com Elizabeth explains how eating Tide Pods became a thing, and analyzes media coverage of the phenomenon. This leads to a discussion of challenges past and present. We also revisit Logan Paul (shudder), who was briefly touched on in Episode 2 and has since i media No Episode 2: Team 10 2 2 Episode 2: Team 10 full 788156bfc5e345f40e9c68e1c24db667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92fc4f84 Welcome to Episode 2 of That’s A Thing?!, “a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20.” Elizabeth, a real live teenager, explains things to her mom. And this time around, she tells the story of Team 10.

Team 10 is a collective of YouTube channels whose hosts boost each other’s follower counts by harnessing the same techniques that made oldtime Hollywood, soap operas, wrestling and reality TV capture our attention. The tropes are familiar, but Team 10 had completely escaped Karen’s attention, until now.

Here are the show notes:

If you are an old who wants to understand something the youngs are talking about, or if you are a teenager who would like us to explain something to your elders so you don’t have to, email us at karen@unlandmedia.com or tweet your suggestion to Karen @karenunland.

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive. Many thanks to Castria for production assistance.

]]> Welcome to Episode 2 of That’s A Thing?!, “a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20.” Elizabeth, a real live teenager, explains things to her mom. And this time around, she tells the story of Team 10.

Team 10 is a collective of YouTube channels whose hosts boost each other’s follower counts by harnessing the same techniques that made oldtime Hollywood, soap operas, wrestling and reality TV capture our attention. The tropes are familiar, but Team 10 had completely escaped Karen’s attention, until now.

Here are the show notes:

If you are an old who wants to understand something the youngs are talking about, or if you are a teenager who would like us to explain something to your elders so you don’t have to, email us at karen@unlandmedia.com or tweet your suggestion to Karen @karenunland.

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive. Many thanks to Castria for production assistance.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:29:54 -0700 Karen Unland Karen Unland 1552 Elizabeth explains things to her mom in this sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. This time around, she tells the story of Team 10, a collective of YouTube channels whose hosts boost each other’s follower counts by harnessing the same techniques that made old-time Hollywood, soap operas, wrestling and reality TV capture our attention. Elizabeth explains things to her mom in this sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. This time around, she tells the story of Team 10, a collective of YouTube channels whose hosts boost each other’s followe media No Episode 1: Creepypasta 1 1 Episode 1: Creepypasta full 75337295996c2ad3d5d84a8561011f37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f9edaf4 Show notes:

Where to find creepypasta stories, memes and such:

Some of the characters we discuss:

Old-school stuff from the mom:

Have you encountered something that kids seem to know all about but is a mystery to you? Are you a teen tired of explaining something to your elders? Drop us a line at karen@unlandmedia.com or tweet me at @karenunland and we’ll see what we can do.

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive.

Many thanks to Castria for editing all of this together.

]]> Show notes:

Where to find creepypasta stories, memes and such:

Some of the characters we discuss:

Old-school stuff from the mom:

Have you encountered something that kids seem to know all about but is a mystery to you? Are you a teen tired of explaining something to your elders? Drop us a line at karen@unlandmedia.com or tweet me at @karenunland and we’ll see what we can do.

The music for That’s A Thing?! is Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance from the Free Music Archive.

Many thanks to Castria for editing all of this together.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:17:19 -0700 Karen Unland Karen Unland 1741 In this inaugural episode of a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20, Elizabeth explains a deliciously disturbing literary phenomenon. Full show notes at https://seenandheardyeg.com/category/thats-a-thing/ In this inaugural episode of a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20, Elizabeth explains a deliciously disturbing literary phenomenon. Full show notes at https://seenandheardyeg.com/category/thats-a-thing media No