The Thing Is...

Hosted by Shannon Lee and Mike Figs, The Thing Is... is a weekly dive into the bizarre, hilarious, and often shocking stories that define a life lived outside the ordinary. Produced by the GaS Digital Network, this podcast sits at a unique crossroads of society, comedy, and culture, pulling guests from the worlds of stand-up, reality television, adult entertainment, and countless other unconventional paths. The conversation revolves around those visceral, personal tales we all collect but rarely share on a public platform-the catastrophic date that went hilariously wrong, the eerie brush with the paranormal that defies explanation, or the sudden, adrenaline-fueled street fight that erupts from nowhere. Each episode peels back the layers of these experiences, revealing the raw, unfiltered human moments behind them. The tone can swing from side-splittingly funny to genuinely unnerving in a single anecdote, creating a rollercoaster of emotions that feels both authentic and wildly entertaining. What you’ll hear on this podcast are the uncensored accounts that most shows wouldn’t touch, delivered with a mix of curiosity, empathy, and sharp comedic timing. It’s a gathering where the most unusual professions and personal histories collide, proving that the most compelling stories often come from the edges of everyday life. The recurring promise is simple: you’re getting the bizarre, the hysterical, and the shocking tales you simply won’t find anywhere else.