Podcasts about This Is Happening

Mark and Ryan are joined by Stanley T and Nicole Ryan is this very odd, very special episode of This Is Happening.

Nicole and Rich are starting your week strong with scorching hot tea from special guest Mark Zito from the podcast, This Is Happening. Today's episode quickly became a Jerry Springer show because Rich still hasn't bought his vacation flight tickets. Ryze Mushroom Instagram ads have influenced Rich, and he'll report back if the coffee is a hit or miss. Nicole advises Rich to get off the podcast recording immediately, to call his daughter Emmy's school after Rich shares her latest interaction with another kid at school. Plus, please keep the listener's name suggestions coming! Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.https://link.chtbl.com/hktspodFollow on social media:Instagram @havekidstheysaidpodNicole @mashupnicoleRich @richdavisand @siriusxm

Text me, bestie!Oh my gosh! I am still in SHOCK and still processing the fact THIS IS HAPPENING!This is NOT a drill! AHHHH!!I am feeling so many different feelings and emotions, but SO excited to continue to share this next part of my journey with you!

I'm very pleased to welcome Sammy Sanchez back to the program for a record-setting fourth appearance on the Badass Records podcast. And none of our chats have been brief ones.Sammy initially came around for Episode No. 44, in which we discussed a few of his favorite records: Pink Floyd's Animals (1977), Rain Dogs (1985) by Tom Waits, and LCD Soundsystem's This Is Happening (2010).For his second appearance, we tackled the Tom Waits discography, and that was super-fun and very educational. On his last go-round, we unearthed all of the Beck albums, and I think we're both glad we did that.This time, though, Sammy took the suggestion lead, and we decided we'd examine the studio albums by one of his all-time-favorite bands, Radiohead. If you're keeping score at home, those'er these:Pablo Honey (1993)The Bends (1995)OK Computer (1997)Kid A (2000)Amnesiac (2001)Hail to the Thief (2003)In Rainbows (2007)The King of Limbs (2011)A Moon-Shaped Pool (2016)Sammy's one of the most intelligent guys I've ever met, and this rich conversation we had was full of gems, i.e. the reminder (for me) that he longs to one day be a contestant on Jeopardy!.In the meantime, he's continuing to launch a new career, set aside a little nest egg, prepare for some quasi-upcoming travels, and possibly start a podcast of his own.Anyway, thanks to Sammy for his time and energy. And thanks to you for checking out the show.p.s. I meant Yo, Flaco, not Yo la Tengo.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained in this episode. They are clips from a Gramatik track called, "Bright Day," which can be found on their 2009 release, Sb2 (c/o P&C 2014 Lowtemp).

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Our Flag Means Death, and this week we're discussing season one, episode seven, “This Is Happening”. Thanks for joining us! Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

Gateway Students is launching a PODCAST. THIS IS HAPPENING! It's not a drill. We are so excited to dive deeper with you, learn together, grow together, goof off together, talk about Jesus together - all the things. See you in the podcast!

On this week's episode of The Album Atmosphere, David sits down with Jeremy Graham to discuss LCD Soundsystem's 2010 album, "This is Happening".

The seventh book in The Gentleman Pirate's Library is "This Is Happening." Follow us on Twitter! Podcast Account (https://twitter.com/GentlemanPir8) Katie (https://twitter.com/DustyLCanon) or Mary (https://twitter.com/maryturner_) Send us a Message in a Bottle! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU53kL5Pmj4XcSjvbbNDhl2d7Jd42DbNQGbzDj7FuYFSWVgQ/viewform)

 This word makes me lose my mind! It's the ULTIMATE abundance-blocker.  Incredible how these 3 little letters can change the trajectory of your entire life. T-R-Y Guaranteed, you have heard your partner say it, your kids, employees, family members, and yet part of you is still operating parts of your life under the “I'll try” method.  When my long-time private Spiritual Mentor Tony gave me the task to put a check mark on a Post-It every time I thought or said “try” for two weeks….I thought, “well I hate when people say it to me, so I doubt I say it much at all.” HA!!!! I found this worn sticky note inside one of my favorite abundance books last week (can you say “divine timing”??!”)…. 127 check marks!!!!! Keep in mind; I was already someone who cringed when I heard this word, ever since I had semi-private sessions with Tony Robbins in my 20s while working for a major pharmaceutical corporation.  BTW, I don't recommend saying the word “try” to Tony in real life, he broke my ass down hard, and I needed it.  When you ask your husband if he would please fix the dripping faucet this weekend, and his reply is, “sure honey, I'll try,” would you feel at ease and confident that it is going to get done? When you tell your kid they must clean their room before they can go out with friends, and the reply is, “sure Mom, I”ll try,” would you not lose your damn mind? You are doing the same thing with your own dreams.  When you make a commitment to yourself on December 31st, to go all-in on growing your dream business this year and stop putting it off….but then it's the end of January and you're still “trying,” then February comes…”I'm trying but nothing is working”….then in March you know you are barely trying, and mad at yourself for it.  NOW IT'S APRIL and you have a decision to make.  Are you willing to commit to STOP TRYING and START DOING? It's understandable if you aren't sure of what the difference is, as I wasn't completely aware either.  Trying is letting yourself have an option to NOT do, achieve, or complete the thing.  Doing is setting yourself up to make sure you follow through and it gets completed.  Trying is saying to yourself, your inner circle, and the Universe that your dream isn't all that important to you…and therefor your actions will energetically match the words you continue to speak.  Doing is based in action and energy; it's a clear and strong vibe. This is when everyone around you including yourself knows you are going for it and THIS IS HAPPENING (and so it will).  When you follow the “I'm trying” method, the Universe doesn't take you seriously as you aren't determined to make this manifestation in to a reality.  You hold the power to change this TODAY.  Notice what happens in your body, when go from the toe-dippin' try to the ALL-IN energy of “it's happening, and I'll do my best to make sure of it.” Which business owner would you bet on, the “tryer” or the “doer” ? *** SPRING APPLICATIONS ARE ABOUT TO CLOSE! ***   It's time to start treating your dream like a business and not a side-hobby.  Let's get those clients and cash flowing, so you can do BIG things in this world.  Apply for my Exclusive 2-Month Private Coaching Program here: Click Here to Apply (I only take a max of 6 private clients at a time.) Abundance Walk: Guided Meditation Series > get it here for FREE: projectmewithtiffany.com/guidedmeditation Get my Millionaire Mindset Affirmation Card Deck HERE: Affirmation Card Deck Welcome to ProjectME the Podcast with your host Tiffany Carter, who takes the mystery out of making BIG money? A former NBC and CBS TV journalist, turned multi-millionaire entrepreneur, teaching you all things wealth, health, worth, and business. You can follow Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany  on Facebook @projectmewithtiffany and watch her TV episodes on ProjectME TV with Tiffany Carter on YouTube. Subscribe to Tiffany's FREE weekly digest, The Secret Posse, and get exclusive content you won't find anywhere else: millionaire mindset exercises, custom weekly abundance affirmations, and her best money making tips. 

Music podcast hosted by brothers, Chris and Cam Willis based on a simple thesis that there are only two categories of songs; love songs and fight songs.Chris and Cam test this thesis against songs you've definitely heard and some you probably haven't. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't. Often times they surprise themselves.You won't find two brothers that love music or each other more than these two. Come for the music, stay for the family and friendship.Start your own podcast and get a $20 Amazon gift card! Use the link below.Giftcard!In this episode the guys have special guest William back on the show. This time he brought his favorite LCD Soundsystem song, "I Can Change". Check out the video for the song here.If you want to suggest a song for an episode, leave a review of the show and drop the title in the review.Follow the guys on instagram: Cam                                                                    ChrisOR! We have an official show instagram now!And find the playlist on SpotifyThanks for listening!

Playlist Chamberlin Rhythmate Two Times The Trauma, “Freak Show” from I Fell In Love With An Ocean (2006 Starfly). There is an original Chamberlin Rhythmate at Roth Händle Studios in Stockholm, plus some other precious vintage equipment used in the making of the first album by Two Times The Trauma. Double Bass, Vocals, Magnus Eugensson; Drums, Percussion, Optigan, Mellotron, Tin Whistle, Turntables, Chamberlin Rhythmate, Mattias Olsson; Electric Guitar, Eric Fallope; Mellotron, Orchestron, Tobias Ljungkvist; Tuba, Fredrik Wennström; Vocals, Cecilia Åhlfeldt; Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Mattias Eriksson; Xylophone, Daniel Kåse. Recorded at Roth Händle Studios 3 & 4, Stockholm. Mellotron bee tape set used with kind permission from Gaby Stenberg. Yamaha GX-1 used with kind permission from Benny Andersson. Orchestron French Horn disc on 'In Your Eyes' used thanks to Zac Rae. All Optigan, Mellotron and Chamberlin Rhythmate service and maintenance was performed way beyond the call of duty by Markus Resch. Wurlitizer Side Man and Swingin' Rhythm LCD Sound System, “Somebody's Calling Me” from This Is Happening (2010 Parlophone). Somebody's Calling Me; Finger Snaps Snaps, Matt Thornley; Finger Snaps Snaps, Synthesizer Casio MT-68, Wurlitzer Sideman, EMS VCS3 Putney, Korg Poly Ensemble, Bass, Piano Acoustic, Keyboards Roland System 100, Vocals, James Murphy; Mixed By, DS; Trombone, Jason Disu; Written-By, J. Murphy. Glenn Derringer, “The Girl From Ipanema” from Wurlitzer Swingin' Rhythm (1968 Wurlitzer). Glenn Derringer at the Wurlitzer electronic organ, demonstrating the Wurlitzer Electronic Swingin' Rhythm attachment with an unspecified Wurlitzer electronic organ. Each track on this demonstration disc explains the Swingin' Rhythm settings that were used. For “The Girl From Ipanema,” the settings were: “Moderate Bossa Nova. The Swingin' Rhythm was set at Latin, tempo control set to 1 o'clock.” What more can I say? Dick Hyman, “Strobo” from the single Strobo/Lay, Lady, Lay (1969 Command). Dick told me about this track, which was one of his Moog experiments that didn't make it onto his two albums around this time. Normally, he produced his Moog tracks with the help of synthesizer programmer Walter Sear. But in the case of this single, he did all the programming. For “Strobo,” he used a drum machine. It sounds like a Swingin' Rhythm. Jean-Pierre Sabar, “Fool on the Hill” from Super-Danse/Les Orgues Électroniques De Jean Pierre Sabar (1969 Sava). French LP of instrumental cover versions of popular music, all played on the Wurlitzer 4300 electronic organ with integrated Multi-Matic Percussion unit and Swingin' Rhythm, which was also sold as a standalone drum machine. In this case, I'm having a little trouble telling the difference between the drum machine and what sometimes sounds like a drum set with bass and toms. The settings on the organ indicate that the pedals can be used to play “drum” and “cymbal” sounds, and the Swingin' Rhythm unit had buttons for drum, brush, snare, block, and cymbal. Still, I can't account for the tambourine sound but so much of this rhythm section sounds like a drum machine repeating sounds robotically that I must assume that this is a combination of live drummer and drum machine. Jerry Styner And Larry Brown, “Dock of the Bay” from Orbit III (1971 Beverly Hills). Album produced to showcase the sounds of the Wurlitzer Orbit III organ, the “orbit” portion being a a third, two-octave keyboard that was a monophonic synthesizer. The instrument was equipped with the latest Wurlitzer rhythm machine built in. On this track, you not only hear sounds of a drum machine that sounds similar to the Wurlitzer Swingin' Rhythm machine introduced in 1969. Although the liner notes suggest that all of the sounds were created using the organ, there appears to be a regular human drummer playing along (probably percussionist and co-producer Larry Brown). I say this because there is a hit hat heard throughout and although Swingin' Rhythm had setting for a Snare, Brush and Cymbal sounds, as fills for the rhythm settings, they really did not reproduce the hit hat sound that is heard here. That and the miscellaneous drum fills added throughout sound more “played” than mechanized. Anyway, that's my take after examining this recording as compared to the actual sounds of the Swingin' Rhythm unit. Thomas Organ Byron Melcher, “Spanish Flea” from The Entertainers (1966 Thomas Organ Co.). Thomas Organ was one of the leading makers of electronic organs for the home. On this track, you can hear the Playmate rhythm component, a drum machine with 15 preset rhythms. The Thomas organ drum machine, circa mid-1960s. Thomas Organ was another maker of electronic organs for the home market. By 1966 they had created the Playmate rhythm component, a drum machine with 15 preset rhythms and a standalone device called the Band Box that had 10 preset rhythms. These were often sold as part of their Color-Glo line of transistorized organs. Color-Glo helped amateur musicians by lighting up the keys for preprogrammed melodies and chords to guide them along. Lowrey Organ Johnny Kemm “Taboo” from Latin Days (1970 Concert Recording). This album was created using the Lowrey Theater Console Deluxe organ model H25R-2 equipped with the built-in Automatic Rhythm drum machine feature. Not Sure Which Drum Machine Robin Gibb, “Mother and Jack” from the single Saved by the Bell/Mother and Jack (1969 Polydor). There was brief period in 1969 when the Brothers Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees, had a sibling riff and Robin went off on his own to record some solo projects while Barry and Maurice completed a two-man Bee Gee album called Cucumber Castle. Perhaps because he was working along, Robin used a drum machine to mark time while recording various tracks and in the case of a few songs, he kept the mechanical rhythm as part of the finished recording. This might be the earliest purposeful use of a drum machine on a pop hit. I include it hear because it is probably a Swingin' Rhythm, although it might also be a Seeburg Select-A-Rhythm, also available at the time. Bruce Haack “Saint Basil” from The Electronic Record For Children (1969 Dimension 5). Tape composition, drum machine, and synthesis by Bruce Haack; Directed by P. Pandel; Performer, The Children Of Holy Trinity Cathedral School. Bruce used an unidentified drum machine on this album of children's music. Roland (Various) Michael Iceberg, “Mexican Hat Dance” from Does It Live: 100th Week At Walt Disney World (1977 Hihomusic). This album was only sold to tourists as a souvenir at Walt Disney World during the Michael Iceberg residency as a performer at Tomorrowland Terrace during the late 70's through the late 80's. Unknown drum machine, but likely a Roland Rhythm TR-55. Miha Kralj, “Apokalipsa” from Andromeda (1980 PGP). Yugoslavian record from synthesist Miha Kralj features a Roland CompuRhythm CR-78. Composer, producer, Synthesizer, Vocoder, Sequencer, Drum Machine, Effects, Miha Kralj. Gary Numan, “Slowcar To China” from Dance (1981 Atco). Bass , Mick Karn; Percussion, Gary Numan, Tim Steggles; Polymoog, Prophet 5, Roland JP 4, CP30, Claptrap, Electronic Drums Roland CR78, Gary Numan; Viola, Chris Payne. The Noyes Brothers, “Byte to Beat” from Sheep From Goats (1980 Object Music). Synthesizer and electronic drums, Solamar. The Noyes Brothers had two members, Steve Miro and Steve Solamar. They were from the UK and Solamar seems to be the only artist on this track and uses an non-specific Roland drum machine. This track is taken from a double LP, the only record I know of for the Noyes Brothers. Comateens, “Ghosts” from Comateens (1981 Cachalot Records). Here is a group who's unofficial fourth member was a Roland Compu-Rhythm CR-78. The inner notes for the album featured profiles of all of the artists, including Lyn Byrd on synthesizers and vocals, Oliver North on guitar and vocals, Nic North on bass, and vocals and the Roland machine, which was described as having a square black head, no body, with red, blue, and yellow buttons. In addition, the notes state that the Roland drum machine was born in Japan and existed as 3,468 separate pieces before assembled and called upon to serve with the Comateens. Joël Fajerman, “Espace – Oiseaux” from Azimuts (1981 PSA). French record by Fajerman featuring a Roland TR 808 Rhythm composer, and instruments such as the Multimoog, Prophet 5, Korg polyphonic 3100, Clavinet D6, ARP sequencer, Oberheim module. SPK (System Planning Korporation), “Emanation Machine R. Gie 1916” from Information Overload Unit (1981 Side Effects). Australian industrial sounds released in the UK. Guitar, Bass, Tape, Vocals, Mike Wilkins; Synthesizer, Roland Drum Programming, Effects, Vocals, Graeme Revell; Synthesizer, Effects, Dominic Guerin. Rüdiger Lorenz, “Out of the Past” from Invisible Voices (1983 Syncord). This late pharmacist/synthesist from Germany played all the instruments on this album, including Korg Polysix, Formant Synthesizer, Roland Vocoder VC 10, Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, Moog Sample & Hold, MXR Stereo Chorus, Electro-Harmonix Flanger, PPG Sequencer, Elektor Ringmodulator, and Pearl Vorg Echo-Orbit. Other analog drum machines Bob Hacker, “Careless Hands” from One Man Opry: Bob Hacker Plays The Yamaha Electone D (1980 Yamaha). This album, produced by Yamaha, features some of the wacky analog synth effects it could produce as well as its built-in drum machine. This was a spinet style organ, a small upright keyboard with pedals for the home market. Arthur Brown and Kingdom Come, “Time Captives” from Journey (1973 Polydor). Brown used Bentley drum machine to provide drums on this track. The Bentley was actually a UK version of the Roland TR-77 which was the very first product Roland released under they own name. In the US this same unit was sold by Hammond as the Auto-Vari 64. The unit has 5 faders for Volume, Tempo, Cymbal/HH/Maracas, Guiro, Snare, Bass Drum. The TR-77 has 6 faders for Tempo, Fade Time, Volume, Bass D, Snare D, Guiro & Hi-Hat/Cymbal/Maracas. Bass, Percussion, Vocals, Phil Shutt; Bentley Rhythm Ace, Vocals, Arthur Brown; Electric Guitar, Vocals – Andy Dalby; Mellotron, Synthesizer [Arp 2600, Vcs3], Piano, Theremin, Percussion, Vocals, Victor Peraino. Kraftwerk, “Radioactivity” from Kraftwerk – Radio-Activity (1975 Capitol).Electronics, Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter; Lyrics by Emil Schult, Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter; music by Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter; Electronic Percussion Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Flür; Vocals, Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter. Schoolly D, “P.S.K.-What Does It Mean? (instrumental version)” from‎ P.S.K.-What Does It Mean? / Gucci Time (1986 Schooly D Records). A remix of this track that features only the drum sounds of the The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer. This drum machine was one of the first Roland instruments to be equipped with MIDI, and was the first analog/digital hybrid machine, combining analog circuits for its drums with digital samples for its cymbal and hi-hat sounds. You can hear how Schooly D isolated the cymbals and drums on this track. Pixie Ninja, “Leng Plateau” from Colours Out Of Space (2020 Apollon Records). Another recording using the Chamberlin Rhythmate in the Roth Händle Studio in Stockholm. Roth Händle studios is run by producer and musician Mattias Olsson who collects, restores, and offers vintage musical gear for use by visiting bands. There is so much to listen to here with Pixie Ninja's hard-driving and somewhat deranged mix of vintage, cranky electronic instruments and modern guitars and synthesizers. You can hear the Chamberlin Rhythmmate in this track, a Bandmaster Powerhouse Drum Machine (the one that used 8-track tapes), and an Electro-Harmonix DRM-16 Drum Machine. Godin Shifter 4 Bass, Korg Krome 61, Korg Volca Keys, Korg Monotribe, Nord Lead A1, Glockenspiel, Polar Circle Bells, Kalimba, Marius Leirånes; Drums, Percussion, Mother Modular System, Mellotron M400, Philicorda Organ, Chamberlin Rhythmate, Fender Rhodes, Hohner Clavinet, Blind Typemachine, EMS VCS3, Casio PT-88, Roland JV-8080, Roland SH-101, Electro-Harmonix DRM-16 Drum Machine, Moog Taurus, Korg MS-10, Optigan, Roland VP-330+, Bandmaster Powerhouse Drum Machine, E-Bow (Bass Gizmotron), Jenco Celeste, Grand Piano, Mattias Olsson; Fender Stratocaster, Gretsch G5320T, TC Electronic AEON Infinite Sustainer, Korg Krome 61, Korg microKORG, Nord Lead A1, Arturia Microbrute, Stylophone 350s, Glockenspiel, Jostein Haugen; Rickenbacker 12 String Electric Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Philicorda Organ, Mellotron M400, Hampus Nordgren-Hemlin. Background Sounds Opening: Negativland, “Side 1, Track 3” from Negativland (1980 Seeland). An unidentified drum box is heard throughout this track. It sounds a lot like the Wurlitzer Swingin' Rhythm. Recorded Dec. 1979-April 1980. This privately release album had a hand-made sleeve made of cut-and-paste artwork assembled with xerox, wallpaper, black construction paper, and magazine photos. Beneath these pasted portions, the cover itself is spray painted and stenciled with parts of the band name, as well as hand-numbered. Synthesizer, edited by, voice, tape, David Wills; Tape, Electronics, drum machine rhythms, Booper (an electronic oscillator), Clarinet, Organ, Viola, Loops, Guitar, Mark Hosler, Richard Lyons. Description of previous way of producing drum sounds: George Wright, “Happy Talk” from Goes South Pacific (1958 HiFi Records). George Wright on the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ, an electronic organ popular in the 1950s. Introductory dialog: Johnny Kemm “I Say a Little Prayer” from Latin Days (1970 Concert Recording). This album was created using the Lowrey Theater Console Deluxe organ model H25R-2 equipped with the built-in Automatic Rhythm drum machine feature. Description of Chamberlin Rhythmate: Audio track demo of the  Chamberlin Rhythmate  from the YouTube video posted by instrument collector Dan Hicks (aka Peahix), a collector in California. Description of Wurlitzer Side Man: Audio track demo of the Wurlitzer Side Man from the YouTube video posted by instrument collector Dan Hicks (aka Peahix), a collector in California. Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. For additional notes, please see my blog Noise and Notations.  

Find new episodes of This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson every Tuesday through Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts!

This Is Happening! is back with our 100th episode! All of our co-hosts reunite to celebrate our podcast's milestone and catch up with everyone's lives amidst the pandemic. Please join Eric, Nathan, Doug, and Georgie for a look back at 100 episodes of This Is Happening!

We're back with a new episode! Join Eric and Doug and superstar guest co-hosts Georgie Leahy and Brandon Rogers for a sendoff to our ace producer Ryan Leslie Fisher. Ryan is leaving us for an indefinite period for career opportunities in Vancouver, Canada. Yes, friends, it's come to that. Ryan has been an invaluable, often behind-the-scenes component of This Is Happening! and we will miss him tremendously. But Ryan is multi-talented and his diverse skills were bound to pull him away from our little operation eventually. We wish Ryan every success while eagerly awaiting his return. The gang also commiserates about COVID and looks forward to the end of 2020. You can follow Ryan's continuing adventures on Instagram: @ryanlesliefisher, @enemiesofdorothy, and @singingdandy, on Twitter @rylesfish, and on his sketch comedy YouTube channel Enemies of Dorothy. Connect with This Is Happening!: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

We're back with a brand new episode. Join Eric and Doug as we sit down with innovative filmmaker Guy Shalem. Guy tells us about moving from his native Israel for a career in Hollywood. Guy is an accomplished writer, director, and producer. We discuss making improv comedy show LOVESPRING INTERNATIONAL for Lifetime with producer Eric McCormack and featuring Jane Lynch and Wendy McLendon-Covey. Guy is currently producing reality television and working on a feature length version of his popular autobiographical short film RONNY & I (shot on an iPhone). A great cook, generous host, and entertaining raconteur, Guy is a pleasure. Enjoy! For more about Guy Shalem: Website: www.guyshalem.com Instagram: @guy_shalem Twitter: @guyshalem Stay connected with This Is Happening! Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

We're back with a brand new episode. Join Eric and Doug as we chat with veteran reality television producer Billy Burgess! Billy gives us the inside scoop, behind the scenes of making reality television shows. Billy has worked on Little Women: LA, Chrisley Knows Best, The Bachelor, Island Hunters, Cupcake Wars, and many more. He also worked at MTV and shares stories about Michael Jackson. Billy is smart, funny, and super charming. Enjoy! You can follow Billy's adventures on his Instagram @billy_burgess. You can find This Is Happening! wherever you listen to podcasts, including the Apple Podcast App, Spotify, SoundCloud, Listen Notes, and iHeartRadio. Stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast We love hearing from listeners. You can email us at thisishappeningthepodcast@gmail.com.

We're back! Like so much that we had grown accustomed to, recordings of This Is Happening! have been disrupted by Covid-19. But we're still here and look forward to resuming regularly recording and releasing episodes asap. In the meantime, catch up with Eric, Doug, Ryan and fave guest co-host Georgie as we convene on Skype from our respective bunkers. We trade quarantine stories as we virtually connect. We send our love to everyone and hope that you are staying safe. Connect with This Is Happening!: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Email: thisishappeningthepodcast@gmail.com

We're back with a brand new episode of This Is Happening! Join Eric and Doug as we sit down with social impact entertainment entrepreneur Kristin Nobles and filmmaker Christine Torres to talk about breast implant illness (BII), a condition comprising an array of symptoms which can result in autoimmune and connective tissue disorders and cancer, among other serious illnesses. For years, women with breast implants have suffered from many different painful and debilitating conditions, seeking treatment, but not knowing the cause of their sickness. Only in the last year have the FDA and the medical community begun to acknowledge BII. Kristin shares her story of the series of numerous illnesses she's battled since first getting breast implants 18 years ago and how her health got significantly worse since having her implants replaced with a purportedly safer product which has since been recalled. After bravely fighting for her life, enduring multiple surgeries and frequent hospitalization, Kristin has dedicated herself to help other women similarly struggling. As part of this effort, Kristin, Christine Torres, co-host Eric Morris, and others are making a documentary to raise awareness about BII and build a community offering guidance and support. To find out more about BII, check out www.healingbreastimplantillness.com. You can also ask to join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness/ Kristin is happy to communicate directly with people seeking help and information about BII. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.nobles Instagram: @bnobleart Email: kristinn@bnobleinc.com Stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! Eric, Doug, and Ryan sit down with charming and talented baker Alex Willis. Alex had a great run as a finalist on ABC's The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition, which concluded in January. Alex takes us behind the scenes of the show and shares with us how his passion for baking developed. A graduate of Harvard and Northwestern, Alex now works as a business analytics manager in Los Angeles, while also exploring his love of baking. He shares his creations on Instagram @alexwillisbakes. Alex and the other contestants on his season have a blog at www.homebakerscollective.com where they share recipes and participate in friendly challenges. Alex brought us a delicious frangipane and raspberry tart which we enjoyed as much as his company. Follow Alex: Instagram: @alexwillisbakes Twitter: @AlexWillisBakes Website: www.alexwillisbakes.com You can find This Is Happening! wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Listen Notes, and iHeartRadio. Stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This week on This Is Happening!, Eric, Doug, Ryan and special guest co-host Georgie Leahy welcome dynamic theater duo Lee Marshall and Todd Martens, co-founders of MMProductionsLA. Through their residency at The Three Clubs in Hollywood, Todd and Lee produce amazing cabaret shows and wildly entertaining musical mash-ups, such as The Mitchell Sanitorium, an ingenious mix inspired by Rocky Horror and Hedwig. Lee is an actor who has performed around the country and has become known for his sensational performances as Rocky Horror's Frank-N-Furter. Todd met Lee while producing theater in Texas. They soon joined forces onstage and off and formed MMProductions LA, frequently collaborating with This Is Happening's own Ryan Leslie Fisher. Next up for MMProductionsLA is THE SHOW...HORROR, a frightful collection of performances sure to make audiences squirm with delight! It opens on Valentines Day Friday February 14 and runs every other Friday through the end of March. Follow MMProductionsLA: Instagram and Facebook: @mmproductionsla Calendar at www.threeclubs.com Keep up with the pod: Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week, Eric, Doug, Ryan and fave guest cohost Georgie Leahy have a blast talking to maverick content creator Brandon Rogers! Brandon has attracted millions of devoted fans with his hilarious, outrageous videos on his YouTube channel featuring a regular cast of characters, many played by Brandon himself. Brandon's most recent series, the epic time travel comedy BLAME THE HERO (featuring Georgie and Eric), won Streamy awards for Best Scripted Series and Best Acting (Brandon Rogers). You can see Brandon's stand-up live! Next up is February 19 at Flappers in Burbank, CA. Check out www.brandonrogerslive.com for more dates! Brandon is a visionary talent and exceptionally great guy! Enjoy! Follow Brandon: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hotbananastud Instagram: @brandonbored Twitter: @BrandonLOVESYOU Keep up with the pod: Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This Is Happening! is back with a brand new episode. This week, Eric, Doug, and Ryan are thrilled to sit down with super talented, accomplished writer/director/producer Darren Stein! Darren tells us all about growing up in Los Angeles and making an early splash with SPARKLER and especially the cult smash JAWBREAKER. Darren also talks about making his adorable teen comedy with gay protagonists GBF and turning JAWBREAKER into a musical! Darren is funny, insightful, and a delight. Enjoy! For more about what Darren's up to, follow him: Instagram: @darrenstein Twitter: @DarrenStein And stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This Is Happening! kicks off 2020 with a brand new episode! Eric, Doug, and Ryan sit down with the team behind the sexy and provocative new web series Demonhuntr - creator/producer Tim O'Leary and actor/producer Robert Rice! Tim and Rob take us behind the scenes of getting a web series made, from the concept to launching a successful crowdfunding campaign to production. Presently in post-production, Demonhuntr tells the story of friends who develop an app to fight demons. Demonhuntr is an unabashedly queer horror-comedy with a great cast including our own producer Ryan Leslie Fisher! Husbands Tim and Rob also tell us about making the move from New York to LA and navigating Hollywood. They are charming and delightful. Enjoy! For all things Demonhuntr, check out www.demonhuntr.com and follow the show: Instagram: @demonhuntrseries Twitter: @demonhutrshow Facebook: @Demonhuntr And to keep up with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This Is Happening! is back with a brand new episode! Eric and Doug are joined by fave superstar co-host Georgie Leahy and we have the honor and pleasure to sit down with John Leahy - Georgie's amazing Dad - during his whirlwind visit from London. Georgie and @ElthamJohn regale us with tales of their international adventures and we have a blast enjoying Papa Leahy's inspiring spirit of fun and adventure. Ever wonder how Georgie got to be so fantastic? Wonder no more as @ElthamJohn regales us with stories of his incredible life. Papa Leahy is hilarious, fun-loving, and irresistible! Enjoy! You can follow John's adventures @ElthamJohn in Instagram. You can keep up with Georgie @GeorgieLeahy on Instagram and Twitter. Stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This week, Eric, Ryan and fab guest co-host Georgie Leahy sit down with sensational burlesque and circus-cabaret legend Trixie Little! An innovative and sensational performer, Trixie combines acrobatics, striptease and humor in her outrageous, boundary-pushing shows around the world. She was crowned the Reigning Queen of Burlesque by the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. The fantastic documentary US NAKED: TRIXIE AND MONKEY chronicles her collaboration on and offscreen with former partner The Evil Hate Monkey with whom she performed for years to international acclaim. Trixie is now taking Los Angeles by storm and can currently be seen in "Carnivale Cabaret" on November 27, December 9, 23, and 30 at The Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St. in Hollywood . Trixie and superstar actor, writer, producer Ryan Leslie Fisher recently formed The Cabaret Collective. Check out their first show "The Gorgeous Trash Thanksgiving Show: You're Welcome!" at 8pm on Thanksgiving night at the Down 'n' Out Bar at 501 S. Spring St. in DTLA. Trixie is as delightful as she is gorgeous and talented. Enjoy! For all things Trixie Little, go to: Website: www.trixielittle.com Instagram and Twitter: @trixielittle Stay up to date with This Is Happening!: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This Is Happening! is back with a brand new episode! This week, Eric and Doug chat with charming and talented shoe designer Jerome C. Rousseau! Jerome established his eponymous brand over 10 years ago and has been making his mark in fashion with a fun and beautifully made collection influenced by Jerome's distinctive passions for art, music, and pop culture. From Lola Falana to Deee-Lite, Jerome's inspirations make their way into the design of his shoes with unexpected, exquisite flourishes. Join us as Jerome takes us through his creative journey from his childhood in remote Quebec to the international fashion world. To check out Jerome C. Rousseau collections and for info on where you can buy his amazing shoes, go to www.jeromecrousseau.com! Follow Jerome at: Instagram: @jeromecrousseau Facebook: @Jerome C. Rousseau Twitter: @JeromeCRousseau To stay up to date with the pod, follow us: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcst

Eric and Doug are excited to launch "This Is Happening!"'s first ever spin-off podcast series "Georgie and Friends" hosted by the buxom, bawdy phenom Georgie Leahy (@georieleahy). The boys and Georgie delve into the creation of her podcast and celebrate the release on UK podcast network Podnose. Joined by Georgie & Friends producer Ryan Leslie Fisher (@ryanlesliefisher). Tune in to get the scoop on the salacious new podcast "GEORGIE AND FRIENDS"! The first 2 episodes featuring Georgie's amazing friends Brandon Rogers (@brandonbored) and Jason Rodriguez of POSE (@slim.xtravaganza) are out now! Check them out: On Podnose: http://www.podnose.com/georgie-and-friends/ On Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/georgie-and-friends/id1483923916?i=1000453849153 To stay up to date with This Is Happening!, follow us: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

On this brand new episode, Eric and Doug catch up with their good friend Michael Reisz, a prolific writer and producer of such television shows as the reboot of CHARMED, SHADOWHUNTERS, IN PLAIN SIGHT, PRIVILEGED, BOSTON LEGAL, and Universal's recent hit film TRUTH OR DARE. Michael left a promising career as a lawyer to pursue acting and ultimately had a successful career as a voice actor, including many iterations of DIGIMON. Michael recounts his career evolution and shares things he's learned along the way. Michael is a kind and talented soul with a fascinating journey to share. Enjoy! To stay up to date with This Is Happening!, follow us: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

This week on This Is Happening!, we're changing it up and looking at innovative ways to address an environmental crisis - the massive accumulation of plastic products in our oceans. Eric Morris and special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sit down with Nick Drobac, Vice President of Business Development for Green EnviroTech, a company dedicated to addressing this environmental crisis with technology which converts plastic waste in the ocean into high grade oil which can be re-introduced back into the global supply chain. Prior to joining Green EnviroTech, Nick co-founded and was the Executive Director of the Clean Oceans Project, an environmental non-profit dedicated to pollution remediation in the ocean. Co-founder Jim Holm is continuing this mission with Clean Oceans International, which develops practical social solutions to pollution through innovation, education, and direct action. You can learn more about the vital work of Clean Oceans International and how you can help at their website: www.cleanoceansinternational.org. Nick then applied his expertise in this field by joining the impressive team behind Green EnviroTech, a for-profit venture taking an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to an urgent global environmental problem. Nick tells us about Green EnviroTech's progress and how it's developing an attractive investment for people inclined to get active in this field. For more information about Green EnviroTech's work, go to: www.greenenvirotech.com. And you can contact Nick directly at nickd@greenenvirotech.com. Nick can answer questions about the status of GreenEnvirotech's business plan and discuss ways to get involved. The urgent need for action and innovative solutions to address climate change and pollution that's destructively transforming our planet has never been clearer. We need more people like Nick and more companies like GreenEnvirotech. Hope you enjoy learning more about this issue and what you can do about it. Stay up to date with This Is Happening!: Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

This week on This Is Happening!, Eric Morris and perennial special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sit down with super sexy and talented actor/writer/director/producer Gerald McCullouch in New York City! Gerald spent 10 years recurring on CSI and has appeared in numerous other tv shows and films including the LAW & ORDER: SVU, CHICAGO MED, HOUSE, and the popular indie film BEAR CITY and its 2 sequels. Recently, Gerald made his feature film directorial debut with DADDY, a provocative take on a relationship between an successful older man and his much younger boyfriend. Gerald is also an accomplished documentarian. He recently released ALL MALE, ALL NUDE about America's only gay strip club in the hear of the Bible Belt and its sequel ALL MALE, ALL NUDE: JOHNSON'S about a gay strip club in Wilton Manors, Florida, America's second gayest city per capita! ALL MALE, ALL NUDE: JOHNSON'S premieres in Ft. Lauderdale on September 15! For a complete change of pace, Gerald tells us about his latest film, currently in production called STUCK IN GREECE. In this film, Gerald is telling the heartbreaking story of an extremely vulnerable community - LGBTQI refugees from across the Middle East seeking asylum from persecution in their home countries which can include honor killings. The brave subjects of this documentary tell of a truly desperate plight they face having to deal with persecution wherever they go. Gerald is working to not only help them tell their story, but also make a meaningful difference in their prospects. You can help by visiting the website and donating to help complete the film and giving to their fiscal sponsor OutRight Action International, the leading non-profit advancing the human rights of LGBTQI people around the world. Check out: www.stuckingreecethefilm.com for more info about this amazing and essential project. For all things Gerald McCullouch, go to: Website: www.gerald.biz Instagram: @geraldmccullouch Twitter: @ItsAHardG Stay up to date with This Is Happening: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week, Eric Morris, Doug Budin, and special guest co-host Georgie Leahy sit down with Mick Richards to discuss his new documentary CREATING WOODSTOCK. Full disclosure: Eric produced this film with Mick. Mick Richards attended Woodstock as a teenager in 1969 and didn't think much more about it until years later when his son learned about it in school asked him what it was all about. Mick started reading about it and found the backstory of how the festival came together to be fascinating, so he began a decades-long process of making a documentary about it. The result is his new film CREATING WOODSTOCK now available on Amazon, iTunes, Vimeo and more. Mick interviewed everyone who played a significant role in putting the original Woodstock festival together and his film offers the most comprehensive account available of how Woodstock became an iconic event that defined a generation. CREATING WOODSTOCK uses rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with the people behind Woodstock including Joel Rosenman, John Roberts, Michael Lang, Artie Kornfeld, John Morris, Mel Lawrence, Bill Belmont, Richie Havens, and Arlo Guthrie. Mick tells us about all about making the film and what it's been like to release it for Woodstock's 50th Anniversary. For more about CREATING WOODSTOCK: Website: www.creatingwoodstock.com Facebook: @Creating Woodstock Film Instagram: @creatingwoodstockfilm Stay up to date with This Is Happening! Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

Check out an brand new episode of This Is Happening! An another visit to New York City, Eric Morris and special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sit down with the charming and super talented David Drumgold. David has found success as a model, singer, actor, writer, producer, nightlife promoter, event producer and more. Join us as David tells us about his creative journey which has included runway modeling, bringing a one-man show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and appearing in films including STONEWALL and TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. Currently David produces THE DAVID DRUMGOLD VARIETY SHOW, a monthly showcase of diverse artists. If you're in NYC, don't miss the upcoming shows on September 18, October 9, and November 20 (1st Anniversary Show) at Manhattan Movement and Art Center, 248 W. 60th Street. David is a gem, one of the funniest, most charming, and generous humans around. Enjoy! Follow David on social media for more details about his upcoming shows: Instagram: @ddrumgold Facebook: @David Drumgold Twitter: @DRUMGOLD121 And follow This Is Happening! to stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week Eric and special guest co-host Georgie Leahy are on the road in New York and have the pleasure of sitting down with mega-talented multi-hyphenate Julian Fleisher. Julian is a prodigiously talented singer-songwriter-bandleader-actor-writer who lives and creates in New York. Julian leads an aptly named ensemble Rather Big Band, with whom he performs at venues large and small around the world - especially in NYC where he is a regular at Joe's Pub, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Symphony Space, and more. Julian also hosts popular podcasts The Naked American Songbook and Julian Fleisher's Guilty Pleasures. Julian also regularly produces for and/or performs with such cabaret luminaries as Molly Ringwald, Martha Plimpton, Isaac Mizrahi, Jennifer Holiday, Lauren Graham, Rufus Wainwright, Bridget Everett, Paul Schaefer, and Justin Vivian Bond. In his NYC apartment, with the sounds of the city perceptible, Julian tells us about his journey from Baltimore to NYC and how he has forged a varied and multifaceted career following his talents and passions where they lead. Presently working on a new musical, Julian recently announced new shows: Aug 30-Sep 1: Three For Nothing: Julian Fleisher with Pete Smith on Guitar, Franklin Stage Company, Franklin, NY (reservations are free) https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/julian-fleisher-and-friends/ Oct 1: Julian Fleisher and his Rather Big Band: Love On Top, Joe's Pub, NYC: https://joespub.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/Joes-Pub/2019/Julian-Fleisher/?SiteTheme=JoesPub For all things Julian Fleisher: Website: https://www.julianfleisher.com Podcast: The Naked American Songbook by WNYC Studios: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-american-songbook/id1047686759?mt=2 Twitter: @JulianFlei Instagram: @julianflei Facebook: @Julian Fleisher And stay up to date with This Is Happening!: Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

After a short break, This Is Happening! is back with all new episodes! This week, Eric and Doug sit down with the Perry Twins and Quinn Coleman! The Perry Twins are Los Angeles-based DJ duo - identical twins Derek and Doug Perry. In addition to DJ'ing around the world, The Perry Twins write, produce, and remix songs that have topped Billboard's Dance Chart, often with their longtime collaborator Quinn Coleman. The Perry Twins have written and produced Number One Dance Hits with such artists as Jania, Niki Harris, and Harper Starling and they regularly hit the charts with remixes they produce for everyone from Rihanna to Janet Jackson to Justin Bieber to Jennifer Lopez. In this episode, we trace The Perry Twins path from growing up as identical twins to becoming successful DJ's and recording artists. And we dive into Quinn's fascinating journey from solo artist to successful songwriter, while also thriving as a film distribution and production executive. Quinn Coleman and The Perry Twins have a fun and breezy rapport and we enjoy some of their hits along the way. Enjoy! For all things The Perry Twins: Website: www.theperrytwins.com Instagram: @theperrytwins Twitter: @PerryTwins Facebook: @The Perry Twins Follow Quinn Coleman: Instagram: @qcoleman Stay up to date with This Is Happening! Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthePodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod See The Perry Twins: August 23: Eagle LA, Los Angeles, CA August 25, 31: Chapel at The Abbey, West Hollywood, CA September 7: Precinct, DTLA, CA September 15: Circuit Sundays, San Francisco, CA

Check out this EXTRA special episode of This Is Happening! Co-hosts Eric Morris, Doug Budin, and Georgie Leahy interview John Morris about his incredible career producing rock concerts beginning with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, opening the Fillmore East with Bill Graham, heading up production at Woodstock, opening the Rainbow Theater in London, and more! Full disclosure, John is Eric's uncle and we talk about the new documentary CREATING WOODSTOCK on which they collaborated with director Mick Richards and which comes out in August to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. Check out www.creatingwoodstock.com for more info about the film. John has led a fascinating life and tells great stories about managing the Fillmore East - including helping Jimi Hendrix with a wardrobe malfunction onstage, plying Janis Joplin with Southern Comfort when she was freaking out about having to follow an electrifying set by BB King at her first NYC show, pranking Jim Morrison by stranding him in the rafters as payback for the Doors playing a show for a rival concert promoter, and much more. John also talks about how he got involved in putting Woodstock together and how it became "a free concert from now on" as he announced from the stage in August 1969. John regales us with other adventures including the Grateful Dead spiking his Coca Cola can with acid at a Central Park concert and seeing Eric Clapton return to performing supporting Leon Russell at London's Rainbow Theater after a few years away. And he talks about shifting out of producing rock concerts and into producing art shows, including: Objects of Art at El Museo in Santa Fe August 8-11: www.objectsorartsantafe.com and The Antique American India Art Show Santa Fe at El Museo August 13-16: www.antiqueindianartshow.com If you're near New York, you can see John speaking about Woodstock following a screening of CREATING WOODSTOCK at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - on the site of Yasgur's Farm, the site of the original Woodstock festival. https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/producing-woodstock-panel-and-film-the-people-who-created-the-festival Or if you're in Los Angeles, CREATING WOODSTOCK is screening at the Grammy Museum in DTLA on August 12 followed by a panel including John, along with Woodstock producer Joel Rosenman, artist coordinator Bill Belmont, and CREATING WOODSTOCK's director Mick Richards and producer Eric Morris. https:/www.grammymuseum.org/events/detail/creating-woodstock Enjoy!

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! At the Nantucket Film Festival with special guest cohosts Georgie Leahy and Roberta Marie Munroe, we sat down with writer/producer Christine M. Torres whose short film CLARK played in the festival's Laugh Out Loud shorts program. Directed by her brother Nelson Torres and produced by Christine, CLARK is smart, charming, and funny. It’s an ingenious and somewhat disturbing spin on the origin story of the famous superhero named Clark. Christine is incredibly accomplished and has led a fascinating life. A former prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office, Christine went on to write for Law & Order: SVU and produce numerous short films. She continues to write and is preparing to direct her first film. Christine is dauntingly smart, disarmingly charming, and fun. Enjoy! For more about Christine, check out her website: www.christinetorres.com You can find This Is Happening! wherever you listen to podcasts including Apple's Podcast App and SoundCloud. Stay up to date with the pod. Follow us @ Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! Eric Morris and special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sit down in NYC with the charming and talented Kit Williamson and John Halbach of the popular and provocative web series EASTSIDERS which is about to launch its 4th season. Created by Williamson, who wrote and directed the first 3 seasons, and produced by and starring Williamson and Halbach, EASTSIDERS takes an honest look at queer relationships through the lens of a group of friends in Silverlake, on the east side of Los Angeles. Williamson, Halbach and their cast don't hold back in this multi-season portrayal of people navigating life, love, careers, betrayal, and friendship. Williamson's hilarious and honest writing has attracted an amazing cast which has included Constance Woo, Van Hansis, Matthew McKelligon, Willam Belli, Tuc Watkins, Drew Droeghe, and Wilson Cruz. The 4th and final season of EASTSIDERS, funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign, is debuting at film festivals including at Outfest in Los Angeles on July 20 - go to www.outfest.org for more info and tickets. Kit and John open up about their journey in making EASTSIDERS and what it's like to be saying goodbye to it. We talk about their commitment to telling queer stories and what's next for them. They are as charming as they are talented. Enjoy! For more on EASTSIDERS, go to www.eastsiderstheseries.com. Stay up to date with the podcast: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

To celebrate America's independence and the freedoms we enjoy and many that we still have to fight for, This Is Happening! brings you an extra special episode. During a recent whirlwind road trip, Eric and special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sat down with legendary singer-songwriter and performance artist Justin Vivian Bond. A trans-genre artist, Mx Bond has performed all over the world from San Francisco to East Village Bars to Carnegie Hall to Paris, London and beyond. V grew up in Maryland and began performing in DC before making a mark in the San Francisco cabaret scene, where V met longtime collaborator Kenny Mellman with whom V developed Kiki and Herb, a durable, hilarious, and transgressive act which they took to New York and all over the world, winning and Obie, a Tony nomination for their Broadway run, and more. Mx Bond has appeared in CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? with Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant, John Cameron Mitchell's SHORTBUS, Hulu's DIFFICULT PEOPLE, Netflix's THE GET DOWN, ABC's UGLY BETTY, and more. Albums include Kiki and Herb Will Die For You at Carnegie Hall, Dendrophile, and Silver Wells. Mx Bond regularly performs at Joe's Pub in New York, most recently in Justin Vivian Bond Is Your Auntie Glam in Gay for the Gods! In December, V will appear in Olga Neuwirth's new opera ORLANDO at the renowned Wiener Staatsoper in Vienna. Join us for a super fun kiki (if you will) with this brilliant and fascinating artist blazing a beautiful trail. For everything Justin Vivian Bond, go to website: www.justinvivianbond.com Instagram: @mxviv Facebook: @Justin Vivian Bond Twitter: @mxjustinVbond Stay up to date with the podcast: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

This Is Happening! takes it on the road to the Nantucket Film Festival with fab recurring co-host budding superstar Georgie Leahy and special guest co-host writer/director/producer Roberta Marie Munroe. This week, Eric, Georgie, and Roberta welcome impossibly charming and talented actress/writer/director Haley Finnegan whose short film Westfalia played in the Festival. Westfalia is a timely portrait of a couple obsessively focused on gaining Instagram followers to the exclusion of actually being present for their own lives. Finnegan's film is incisive and hilarious with terrific performances by Finnegan and Brian Flynn as the lead couple and actual Instagram phenoms Nick and Laura Lawson Visconti as their rivals. We explore the tricky task of employing social media to promote ones work without letting it take over your life. Haley is an accomplished performer and comedienne. She has worked with Christopher Guest, Liam Hemsworth, and many more and has performed at UCB, Second City, The Ruby and with her Improv team Chased By Bear, which also features her costar Flynn. For more about Haley Finnegan, check out her website www.haleyfinnegan.com And follow her on Instagram @haleyfinnegan. For more about Westfalia, follow @westfaliamovie on Instagram and Facebook, and follow Chased By Bear on Facebook and @cbbinmprov on Instragram. Stay up to date with This Is Happening, follow us: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week, Eric and Doug chat with the prodigiously talented writer, director, and producer Tim Kirkman. Tim hails from North Carolina and made his first film, DEAR JESSE, about the parallels and dIvergent paths between his lIfe and that of Senator Jesse Helm. Next TIm captured DavId Drake‘s bold and brIllIant one man show THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME. Tim also wrote and directed the lyrically beautiful fIlm LOGGERHEADS starring Kip Pardue, Tess Harper, Bonnie Hunt, and Michael Kelly. Most recently Tim wrote, directed, and produced the powerfully moving love story LAZY EYE. Tim is as funny and charming as he is talented. Enjoy!

This week on This Is Happening!, Eric and Doug sit down with Virginia Buckworth, founder of Australia's first and only gay beer and cider company. Fresh off sponsoring LA Pride, Virginia recounts the genesis of her company which launched during Australia's successful marriage equality campaign in 2017. Gayle is now expanding into the United States and other markets through sponsoring events that unite and uplift the community. Working with SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo, Virginia is producing her refreshing ale and cider locally to prepare for an expansion into California. As we sample some Gayle, Virginia describes her entrepreneurial journey of launching a new brand in a competitive marketplace. For more about the GAYLE story, check our the website: www.gaylebev.com.au Or follow GAYLE: Intagram: @gaylebev_ Facebook: @Gayle Be sure to follow This Is Happening! to stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthepodcast

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week Eric and Doug welcome our lovely friend Jess Gorell! Jess is a photographer, writer, director, and animator. Jess began to pursue photography when she lived on the island of Nantucket and her work has been shown and sold in galleries around the country. Jess is also a playwright and directs films and plays. Jess founded the Bakshi School of Animation with legendary animator Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat, The Lord of the Rings, Cool World) and joined The Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, which is now ranked among the top 10 animation and game design schools in the Southwest. Jess is presently finishing a documentary about Nantucket artists. Jess is an inspiring artist and delightful free spirit. Enjoy!

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! This week Eric and Doug welcome award-winning casting director Rick Millikan! Rick cast THE X FILES, the original SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, BONES, CSI: MIAMI, and MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, and many other television shows. Rick tells us about growing up in Southern California and breaking into show biz as an actor and dancer with gigs ranging from playing characters at Disneyland to dancing on tour with Mitzi Gaynor, costumed by Bob Mackie, to menacing Helen Hunt in a television movie of the week opposite Christopher Atkins and Diane Lane! Rick recounts breaking into casting with a gig on DYNASTY and giving early breaks to Jack Black and Giovanni Ribisi on THE X FILES and tells us why Whoopi Goldberg was the one that got away. And Doug recalls his experiences auditioning for Rick before they became friends. Rick is charming, generous, and fun! Enjoy!

This week we spotlight our co-host and co-creator of This Is Happening! - the multitalented and impossibly charming Nathan Streifel! Nathan is stepping away from the podcast as a regular co-host, so new co-host Doug Budin and Eric chat with Nathan about his creative journey and how he became so amazing! Listeners of the podcast will have picked up little nuggets about Nathan along the way, but join us for a deep dive into the boundless charm of Nathan Streifel. Actor, writer, singer, podcast legend - Nathan is delightful and gives good podcast guest. Enjoy!

This week, Eric and Nathan welcome the amazingly talented and charming actress, writer, and producer Elisa Donovan! Elisa made an early and indelible splash as Amber in Clueless, which she reprised for 3 seasons in the tv series. She also co-starred for 3 seasons in the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch tv series and has appeared in scores of other films and television series. Elisa shares some highlights of her career to date - taking us behind the scenes of simultaneously shooting Clueless the tv series and A Night of the Roxbury opposite Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan and sharing stories of working with Jason Priestly and Luke Perry when she played Ginger on Beverly Hills 90210. Elisa offers insights about being a woman in Hollywood and transcending limitations. She recounts moving from Los Angeles to San Francisco, getting married and having her daughter. Elisa also tells us about Wake Me When You Leave, the screenplay she wrote about losing her father which slated to be her directorial debut. Elisa is truly a delight and could well be our favorite guest. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! For more about Elisa Donovan, you can follow her on: Instagram and Twitter: @reddonovan Be sure to follow This Is Happening to stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Facebook: @thishappeningpod

This Is Happening! wraps up a magical trip to Santa Fe with a visit to the studio of prodigiously talented painter Darren Vigil Gray. Darren takes Nathan, Eric and special guest co-host Georgie Leahy I’m a tour of his workspace as he discusses his evolution as an artist. Darren grew up on the Jicarilla Apache ReservatIon in northern New Mexico, studied art and honed a style informed by abstract expressionism and the diverse dreamscape of his own imagination. Gray’s dramatic, evocative canvasses have earned him a reputation as “the Golden Boy of the third generation of Native American painters.” Gray’s work has been extensively shown in museums and galleries and is sought by collectors. Darren is also an accomplished musician and tells us about first meeting an idol turned friend Robbie Robertson of The Band. Darren is as charming and kind as he is talented. Enjoy!

This Is Happening! continues our road trip to the Land of Enchantment. This week, again joined by special guest co-host, fab Brit phenom Georgie Leahy, Nathan and Eric get artistic by visiting the home studios of accomplished Santa Fe-based artists Monique de Nys and Kellogg Johnson! Born in Holland, Monique made her way to Santa Fe where she forges sculptural magic in multiple media. Much of Monique's work makes use of bones and skeletons, mingled with bronze, glass, metal, and leather. Monique conjures haunting, sometimes dark and disturbing imagery, which provocatively contrasts her warm and generous spirit. Check out Monique's work on her website: http://moniquedenys.com/Home.html Kellogg Johnson creates large scale sculptures in ceramic and bronze using distinct kilns. We had the privilege of seeing some of his works in progress as Kellogg gave us a tour of his studio. Kellogg's works has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the country. And he is a highly sought after teacher, presently inspiring the next generation of artists at Santa Fe Community College. Check out Kellogg's art on his website: http://www.kelloggjohnson.com/ Kellogg and Monique are both amazing artists and equally amazing people. Enjoy!

This week @nathanstreifel and @itsericmorris sit down with the amazingly talented (and gorgeous) actor Amin El Gamal! @feistypharaoh has appeared on @prisonbreak , @transparentamazon , @shameless , HBO’s The Newsroom and many more. Amin tells us about coming out and how that has impacted him as an actor and a Muslim. Amin is smart, funny, and enchanting! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! For more about Amin El Gamal: Website: www.aminelgamal.com Instagram: @feistypharoah Twitter: @aminelgamal Be sure to stay up to date with This Is Happening! by following us: Instagram and SoundCloud: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisishappeningpod

This week Nathan and Eric sit down with the gorgeous and talented drag queen Indica Sativa!! Indica performs every Sunday in 'Green Eggs and Glam' at the Lyric Hyperion, Home Girls monthly on Thursday's at Saint Felix, and Bacon and Eggs the 3rd Sunday of every month also at Saint Felix. We chat with Indica about her drag, creating her own shows and opportunities, growing up in New Orleans and more! Enjoy! Check out Indica Sativa online: Instagram: @theindicasativa Contact: indicasativadrag@gmail.com Be sure to stay up to date with This Is Happening! by following us: Instagram and SoundCloud: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisishappeningpod

Carl speaks to Rohan Gunatillake, a modern maven of mindfulness. His company created the bestselling meditation app buddhify and Wired magazine put him on its Smart List of 50 People Who Will Change the World. Rohan talks about his first book, This Is Happening, a manifesto for mindfulness in a busy, digital world.   (Recorded in London on March 23, 2016)   Topics covered include: 1. How to build mindfulness into a busy schedule 2. Are people becoming too dependent on apps to meditate? 2. Can you be mindful without being spiritual? 3. Does mindfulness have to be a solo experience or can it also be a communal?  4. What would it mean to design wellbeing into technology? 5. Advert Jujitsu, the Mouse Sweep and other mindfulness techniques for modern life. 6. How to use a smartphone mindfully. 7. Can you experience pain without suffering?   Download in iTunes. Visit Rohan's website.