This week Nathan and Eric are joined by the incomparable Drew Droege!  Actor! Playwright! Provocateur! Drew first burrowed into many people's consciousness with his series of videos as Chloe Sevigny hilariously sending up all things painfully hip.  Fresh off his oft-extended smash run Off Broadway in his one-man show Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, Drew can next be seen in the return engagement of Die, Mommie, Die! at LA's Kirk Douglas Theatre.  Join us as we talk Drew's career, origins, and creating your own opportunities.

For tickets to see Drew in Die Mommie Die at the Kirk Douglas May 10-20, 2018:
https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/kirk-douglas-theatre/2017-18-season/block-party/

More about Drew Droege:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drewdroege
Instagram: @drew_droege
Twitter: @drewdroege

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Episode 13: Drew Droege

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.

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Episode 89: John Leahy

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

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Episode 92: Brandon Rogers

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

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Episode 93: MM Productions- Todd Martens and Lee Marshall

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

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Episode 94: Alex Willis

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

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Episode 95: Kristin Nobles and Christine Torres on Breast Implant Illness

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.

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Episode 96: The Quarantine Episode!

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.

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We love hearing from listeners.  You can email us at thisishappeningthepodcast@gmail.com.

Episode 97: Billy Burgess

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

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Episode 98: Guy Shalem

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.

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Episode 99: Bon Voyage Ryan Leslie Fisher

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!

Episode 100: 100th Episode Celebration and Reunion!

Hello! Welcome to 'This is Happening!', a podcast extravaganza hosted by Eric Morris and Doug Budin coming at you direct from Hollywood! Every week we interview a new and exciting person about what makes them tick, the exciting projects they are working on, and whatever else comes up! Enjoy!

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