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The Thing Is...

Shannon Lee, Mike Figs

Booking Overview

A weekly comedy and personal-story interview show focused on bad dates, paranormal experiences, fights, and outrageous stories, typically featuring comedians and other public-facing personalities. PR agencies could credibly pitch comedians, entertainers, reality personalities, or other accessible professionals with distinctive personal stories and a strong comedic or shocking angle; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 68.3k subscribers

Instagram: 40.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shannonheyer@gmail.com

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Host

Shannon Lee - Comedian and co-host known for engaging guests in candid discussions about dating, scary experiences, and unusual personal stories.

Mike Figs - Comedian and co-host who contributes an irreverent perspective to conversations about bad dates, paranormal experiences, fights, and other unusual stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Comedians, entertainers, reality personalities, and other public-facing guests with distinctive dating stories, paranormal experiences, unusual life events, or a willingness to discuss provocative subjects humorously.
Required Achievements:  
Professional comedy or entertainment experience, Television, live-performance, or online media appearances, Distinctive personal experiences suited to humorous or shocking storytelling

Recent Guest Discussions

Rebecca Kaplan - Bad Dates, Comedy, Social Skills, And Outrageous Personal Stories

Jacob Williams - Bad Dates, Comedy, Social Skills, And Outrageous Personal Stories

Steve Rannazzisi - Scary Stories, Bad Dates, And Unusual Personal Experiences

Danny Braff - Scary Stories, Bad Dates, And Unusual Personal Experiences

Josie Marcellino - Scary Stories, Bad Dates, And Unusual Personal Experiences

Recent Topics

Comedy, Dating, Paranormal, Reality Television, Adult Entertainment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Thing Is...
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502. Takis Masali (Pranav Bahri)

October 09, 2026

Comedian Pranav Bahri joins the show to discuss booking, fight stories, and moreAir Date 10/6/26Support our sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!*Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thethingispodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gasdigitalmerch.com/collections/the-thing-is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 4:00pm ET on the GaS Digital Network...

501: Betty Boof (Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod)

October 02, 2026

Comedians Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod join the show to discuss booking, fight stories, and moreAir Date 9/29/26Support our sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!*Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thethingispodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gasdigitalmerch.com/collections/the-thing-is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 4:00pm ET on th...

500: The 500th Episode (Maddy Smith)

September 25, 2026

Comedian Maddy Smith joins the show to discuss episode 500, scoliosis, the ranch punishment, Figs serving Jenifer Lewis at his restaurant and moreAir Date 9/22/26Support our sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!*Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thethingispodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gasdigitalmerch.com/collections/the-thing-is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Thing...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Thing Is...
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How do I get in touch with The Thing Is...?

The Thing Is... is hosted by Shannon Lee and Mike Figs. Its publicly listed email is shannonheyer@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Thing Is...?

The publicly listed email for The Thing Is...: shannonheyer@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Thing Is... have?

Podseeker estimates The Thing Is... reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Thing Is...?

The Thing Is... typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Comedians, entertainers, reality personalities, and other public-facing guests with distinctive dating stories, paranormal experiences, unusual life events, or a willingness to discuss provocative subjects humorously. Common among recent guests: Professional comedy or entertainment experience; Television, live-performance, or online media appearances; Distinctive personal experiences suited to humorous or shocking storytelling. Recent guests include Rebecca Kaplan, Jacob Williams, and Steve Rannazzisi.

How hard is it to get booked on The Thing Is...?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Thing Is... cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Dating, Paranormal, Reality Television, and Adult Entertainment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shannonheyer@gmail.com

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