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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