Shows
What Happending?#157 Bill and Ted's Excellent AdventuresIn honor of the third movie, we watched the long-forgotten TV show! In the pilot, the Assistant to the Regional Manager almost gets to go to Sacramento. In the finale, there is no water sealant, Nail World, Ari, Rufus, or Jesus. Little Buddha, Binaca, Vlade Divac, White Chocolate, Graboids, Slan the Cat, and IQ are also discussed.
2020-09-0859 min
What Happending?#156 Tyler Perry's House of PayneIn the pilot, there's a bully and a Madea. In the finale, there's a red curtain prison catered chandelier dinner. In between, The Madeaverse, burger tapping, Maple, Vlade Divac, king hats, and decorative broccoli are also discussed.
2020-08-2559 min
What Happending?#155 The JeffersonsIn the pilot, the elevator doors close dangerously fast. In the "finale," George tries to sell candy and all the girls love cottage cheese. Madea Scared Stoopid, Nate Thurmond, Frances Lear, M.A.N.T.I.S., Jeremiah Johnson, Noel Fielding, and Red Robin are also discussed.
2020-08-041h 03
What Happending?#154 Fernwood 2 NightIn the pilot, Martin Mull has a milk mustache and the rabbi from Seinfeld plays a piano upside down and backwards while resting peacefully in an iron lung. In the finale, the furniture is gone but the shag carpet remains. 10-10-220, Dueling Tubas, Ramblin'' Rod, Daniel Johnston, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, and cats are also discussed.
2020-07-1553 min
What Happending?#153 BonanzaIn the pilot, Haas has a Horse and Lotta decides to cotton with some strangers. In the finale, Michael Landon runs through the desert. Dirk Blocker, Dalton Wilcox, Sheed, Leslie Nielsen, sleepy flute, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Bill Cartwright, Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, Danny Kaye, Uncle Rico, Chuck Mangione, Larry Holmes
2020-06-231h 10
What Happending?#152 Police Squad!Disclaimer: We picked this show before the murder of George Floyd, and recorded it some time ago, just as the protests were picking up. Please know that the fact it relates to police was in no way intended to make light of/capitalize off the current situation. Black lives matter. Get out and protest.
2020-06-0952 min
What Happending?#151 24In the pilot, it's midnight. In the finale, it's 10 PM. In between, the Mummy is also discussed, at some point. And other things.
2020-05-261h 09
What Happending?#150 The Retrospective SpectacularAfter 4+ years, we've reached episode 150. In this retrospective, we talk about our favorite and least favorite characters and shows from the past 50 episodes.
2020-05-121h 02
What Happending?#149.5 LOST (Part 2 of 2)The dramatic conclusion to our two-part quarantine LOST episode, featuring special LOST expert and guest star Jake! In the pilot, the plane is still crashed. In the finale, they're still trying to re-cork after the uncorking. In between, we basically just talk about LOST because there's a lot of LOST to talk about.
2020-04-281h 13
What Happending?#149 LOST (Part 1 of 2)Quarantine episode #5 : it finally happened! We watched LOST! In the first half of the pilot, the pilot dies. In the first half of the finale, the island has a big cork that has to be uncorked. Tune in next week for the dramatic conclusion of our two-part LOST marathon, featuring former guest star and LOST expert Jake!
2020-04-141h 13
What Happending?#148 Father TedIn the pilot, Dougal wants to go to a freak show to see a spider baby. In the finale, Father Ted considers moving to America to coach drive-by shootings Kittens, Cat Emma Peel, Sanford and Son, Lloyd from Lloyd Center, Snakes and Ladders, Shaft, and Harrison Ford are also discussed.
2020-04-0753 min
What Happending?#147 ArlissQuarantine episode #3, following the adventures of America's favorite sports fan. Jerry Maguire, Don Zimmer, Ty Cobb, WCW, Joe's Apartment, SI for Kids, Steve Bartman, Free Throw Guy, Joel Pryzbilla, The Sopranos, Shaq's hairline, Log Lady, gold prospecting, sleeping next to food, Dougal, and lots of other things were discussed, because we're inside all day.
2020-03-3159 min
What Happending?#146 My Mother the Car: Special-Quarantine-Double-Complete-Rainbow Episode Part 2This show is about a man whose mother is a car.
2020-03-2557 min
What Happending?#145 The Six Million Dollar Man: Special-Quarantine-Double-Complete-Rainbow Episode Part 1We recorded this two weeks ago, on the evening the NBA suspended its season. Part two later today!
2020-03-2457 min
What Happending?#144 Dark AngelIn the pilot, there's a post-apocalyptic Space Needle. In the finale, there's a sexy tattoo reading. In between, James Cameron's blue fetish, Blue Crush, Into the Blue, Michael Weatherly's Bull, Don Johnson showers, Clyde the Glide, the Conclave Chest, and Jantzen Beach are also discussed.
2020-03-101h 10
What Happending?#143 Home ImprovementIn the pilot, Jill doesn't get a job. In the finale, she does. In between, Queeby, Albertsons, Drop Zone, and a special appearance from Mr. Sedna are also part of this talkie.
2020-02-2552 min
What Happending?#142 Sister, SisterIn the pilot, there are lots of PowerPoint presentations. In the finale, they go to The Mall again. In between, Jeepers Creepers, Dumb and Dumber, Kobe Bryant (RIP, recorded before Jan 26), Furley Lumpkin, Mattress Music, and Batman are also discussed.
2020-02-0451 min
What Happending?#141 Punk'dIt's the season 9 premiere!! In the pilot, celebrities get tricked by Ashton Kutcher. In the finale, people get tricked by a camera crew. In between, Da Storm Power, Quibi, Darva Conger, JNCO sweats, Que Locura, jockey dunking, Steve Kerr, and You, Me and Jermaine Dupri are also discussed.
2020-01-2157 min
What Happending?#140 TimelessIt's a very special Christmas Eve season 8 finale!! In the pilot, there's an experimental time machine. In the finale, there's two, but they get rid of one. In the pilot there was also two. At least back then there was. In between, Timeline with Paul Walker, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Quantum Leap, Bill and Ted, Goran Dragic, MAYSH, and turkey curry are also discussed.
2019-12-241h 18
What Happending?#139 Mork & MindyIt starts with live-long-and-prosper scissoring. It ends with the murder of frisbee. In between, Indiana birds, Star Wars, One Hour Photo, The Fonz, CSI: Boulder, nightcaps, the Getty family, 107.5 The Beat, and Zibo are also discussed.
2019-12-111h 01
What Happending?#138 The Beverly HillbilliesIt starts with Californee. It ends with viddles. In between, Bev Boys, Raw Reality, Blue Bloods, The Gods Must Be Crazy, revenuers, hedge apples, Shave and a Haircut, and chimp retirement homes are also discussed.
2019-11-1954 min
What Happending?#137 The Twilight ZoneSpookypookytoberpober continues and concludes with an American classic! It starts with nobody there. It ends with a broken home. In between, Appalachian saws, jazz cabbage, moon mission ETAs, The Masturbating Bear, and the hoop stick game are also discussed.
2019-10-2959 min
What Happending?#136 Tales from the CryptA man down and a day late! It starts with William Sadler as death. It ends with a not spoooooky cartooooooooooon. Two and a Half Men, Bill and Ted, the shaky biker from Terminator 2, nipped out pigs, and Boo Bark are also discussed.
2019-10-1751 min
What Happending?#135 The Fugitive 2000It starts with a $6 million pilot. It ends with a bang. Giant pig dinners, Hard Rain, whacky willy, Van from Reba, Hollywood Video pickles, Sobotka in a can, and Roy Huggins are also discussed.
2019-10-011h 06
What Happending?#134 The FugitiveIt starts with a train crash, of course. It ends with a series of trim, pomade-smothered, grey-haired white men and a smoke monster. In between, cayenne pepper dogs, live long and suture, ficus, the Master Hand, sleepy flute, and 12 angry cats are also discussed.
2019-09-111h 12
What Happending?Throwback Ep: BaywatchOur hosts are currently in an underground science laboratory developing edible versions of Gak and Floam. They expect to return, belly's stuffed, by next Tuesday with a brand new episode: The Fugitive! Until then, please enjoy this classic What Happending episode, when we watched the 90-minute TV pilot movie of Baywatch, and then also Baywatch Hawaii by accident.
2019-09-031h 12
What Happending?#133 Alpha HouseIt starts with Bill Murray swearing at an electric toothbrush. It ends with soaking. In between, the fartsy turtle, Drop Zone, the Tea Party, Lethal Weapon 2, Robert's Rules of Order, Chick-fil-A, cumberbums, and Patch Adams are also discussed.
2019-08-0649 min
What Happending?#132 Pacific BlueIt begins with soapy abs. It ends with a jackpot. In between, hoverboards, naked sand lady sculptures, the power stick, Globo Corp, hot zones, and Marty Dollar are also discussed.
2019-07-231h 02
What Happending?#131 Shasta McNastyIt starts with peeping toms. It ends with a mustachioed, spaghetti-pokin' grandma. In between, O'Connelltober, Dilbert feuds, Jack and Jill, Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine, and puppets are also discussed.
2019-07-0956 min
What Happending?#130 M*A*S*HIt starts with a big metal gin bucket boing-oing. It ends with Honeycutt almost killing himself in an insane motorcycle stunt. In between, Bulbasaur, sleepytime TV, modern laugh tracks, Jackie Chan's chest rubbing, and Smocks are also discussed.
2019-06-251h 02
What Happending?#129 Las VegasWhales and cowboys flood the desert. Only James Caan's shoulders can save us. Bart Braverman, La Center, Blue Bloods, and Fergie Begley Jr are also discussed.
2019-06-141h 08
What Happending?#128 Mr. MerlinMerlin is alive and well, working as a voluptuous auto mechanic in an urban epicenter on the west coast of the United States of America. Relief is just a swallow away, just avoid the miniature pink foam. Houdini, Ron Tonkin, banana boards, Yokohama, Angels in the Outfield, troll carls, and Bruce Jenner are also discussed.
2019-05-2857 min
What Happending?#127 DallasSpecial guest star Melissa provides her expertise on the trials and tribulations at the Ewing ranch, as the family attempts to save enough mud money to buy a Tudor. Montagoos and Romulons, Lou Pinella, John Ross III, Cliff bars, Tony from Remington Steele, kissing bandits, and George Kennedy are also discussed.
2019-05-141h 21
What Happending?#126 Degrassi: The Next GenerationDrake! Rotary phones, Baldwin brothers, the Kesey family protesting the University of Oregon cutting their wrestling program by parking the Kesey bus outside Mac Court because Ken Kesey was a championship high school wrestler and wrestled on the Oregon team while a student, humanure, and Facerange are also discussed.
2019-04-3050 min
What Happending?#125 Pretty Little LiarsFirst Jetta, then a horse, smell something strange. Is it an evil twin? Back biting, the Fred Meyer bear, Spree, Barbara Hershey, the Dharma Initiative, and The Big Green are also discussed.
2019-04-161h 02
What Happending?#124 Tru CallingTroo and her brother Kaiser Permanente must battle a team of freshly baked Dunkin' Donuts in order to stop their father from choking them. MapQuest, morgue door height, Marcus Smart, Teen Angel, moon boots, and Popup Jensen are also discussed.
2019-04-021h 07
What Happending?#123 Degrassi Junior HighOur hosts follow the lives of Canadian junior high students that aren't Drake as they progress through some combination of 6th, 7th, 8th, and/or 9th grade. Raw Reality's opening acts, Jeremiah Johnson, gherkins, Tim Horton's, fedoras, and tendies are also discussed.
2019-03-1957 min
What Happending?#122 M.A.N.T.I.S.A man with two ears and two eyes becomes paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a horrific T.J. Hooker sniper and subsequently creates a battery-powered suit that allows him to walk for 30-40 minutes, depending on how many podcasts he is downloading and how many invisible dinosaurs are chasing him. Dark Man, Blanka, Mr. Box, Dr. John, Markieff Morris code, and Harvey's bush are also discussed.
2019-03-051h 07
What Happending?#121 Kung FuDavid Carradine battles grizzled old men on the Western Frontier using his Shaolin Monk skills... or sometimes just by spread-eagle leaping off things, or sometimes just by getting tied up with a rope and left near really sharp, jagged rocks. F. Nick Flare, Chinese Leonard Nimoy, 1870s Emergen-C, straight razor shave fighting, and Mongolian tombs are also discussed.
2019-02-201h 00
What Happending?#120 Chicago HopeWith Carlos as scrum master, the What Happending team iterates once again on the David E. Kelley project with Chicago Med – er, Saving Hope – Chicago Fire? Chicago Hope! Adam Arkin AKA hat wig, Peter Berg's Shocker, fake Billy Madison's dad, reused prop organs, and Turbo Man are also discussed.
2019-02-051h 07
What Happending?#119 CavemenIt's the all-time greatest sitcom ever developed by an ad agency! But where are all the cavewomen? And where do these prehistoric beasts get their insurance? Gogurt, the Frisbee family, Flo, The 13th Warrior, pets in space, the TV Guide Channel, Lurtz, and Ron Popeil are also discussed.
2019-01-2254 min
What Happending?#118 I'm Alan PartridgeSpecial guest star Hideo -- What Happending's first-ever English co-star -- helps our American hosts understand the British cult classic character Alan Partridge, as well as many other things about his strange and distant homeland. Catch phrases, Jordy shore, Cluedo, BBC, Joey Chestnut, Vin Petrol, and Peter Purvis are also discussed
2019-01-0955 min
What Happending?#117 LegitIt's one of those dark sitcoms set in LA or NYC featuring struggling thirty-somethings! And DJ Qualls! How to do proper accents, Road Trip, extra Pat Connaughton, Richard Rucolo's IMDB metadata, TV commercial IMDB, and cookie trees are also discussed.
2019-01-021h 02
What Happending?#116 AliasJennifer Garner and co. take five seasons to get to Mongolia and find Sloan's red ball of infinite life that floats in the air when you put a magical toilet seat under it. Rufflin' Mark Ruffalo, Ahmad Rashad, Dustin Johnson, Blue Bloods, sad jaw guy, and the Renaissance man of Mongolia are also discussed.
2018-12-181h 07
What Happending?#115 Sabrina the Teenage WitchAri makes his triumphant return with the conclusion of TGINovemtoberspooktacular! And the season eight finale! Jon's animatronic cat, ASMR, jaw guys, and pay phones are also discussed.
2018-12-111h 03
What Happending?#114 Kid NationGuest star Kelley and our hosts watch a reality show in a fake town where real kids build a fake nation! Poor Jimmy. Half-burnt DVDs and 3:10 to Yuma are also discussed.
2018-11-271h 05
What Happending?#113 Buffy the Vampire SlayerSpooktacular mid-October to sometime in November continues with the cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Girl power! Penn & Teller, Phil Helmuth, 24, Tru Calling, Raw Reality, Sprung Monkey, fighting jeans, and Mount Mazama are also discussed.
2018-10-301h 02
What Happending?#112 Scream QueensAs part of our October theme of self-torture, we entered the Octagon again to fight Ryan "Rubber Man" Murphy! There's red devil boys and green meanies. Tony Danza's motorcycle skills, Brock Holt, Jeff Bagwell, Rod Carew, and neck beards are also discussed.
2018-10-161h 04
What Happending?#111 The Mary Tyler Moore ShowMinneapolis in the '70s. Shit is about to go down. Kowabunga man, Ron Burgundy, pocket combs, chain wallets, shag carpet horrors, and couch hiders are also discussed.
2018-10-021h 05
What Happending?#110 The PJsPost-Raw, mid-Klumps, pre-Norbit Eddie Murphy teams up with Phil Morris to mash it up for the claymation smash hit — grab a 40 water and listen! Bull, uncle stories, Phil Knight, clay floating, and Neti Pots are also discussed.
2018-09-2152 min
What Happending?#109 Desperate HousewivesA quiet lane in a peaceful suburb. Or is it?!? A plumber. Or is it?!? A triplet. Or is it?!? Don Knotts' foyer, Log Lady, steam pipe kitchens, dad plumber skills, neck beards, honey mussy, Snow Dogs, and Vanilla Ice are also discussed.
2018-09-131h 16
What Happending?#108 American Horror Story: Murder HouseThe father of a broken family moves them into an old haunted mansion to try and make things right, and other terrible decisions. Dermot Mulroney, Lost numbers, Wilson's horrific face, naked fires, gimp suit jump scares, and corn on macabre are also discussed
2018-08-231h 11
What Happending?#107 The Addams FamilyThey give him a chair that's right by a bear, and he's scared by the bear. Throckmorton! Grandpapa Bangaboo!
2018-08-1656 min
What Happending?#106 1st & TenWith Ari away eating ice cream again, special guest star Kelley joins Jon and Carlos to, finally, watch First and Ten, the HBO sitcom starring OJ Simpson that nobody's ever heard of! The laugh track is confused and shows up late to the party, which is full of planted cocaine and swimming pool balloons. The NFL is working with the mob. Salvino saves everything. The Lemon Twist, Peter Bonerz, the I-5 killer's flasher football career, flexible chubby fighters, taco speedboats, and Dr. Death are also discussed.
2018-08-091h 06
What Happending?#105 Destinos: An Introduction to SpanishSpecial guest star Melissa helps our hosts explore the chronicles de Don Fernando and his familia in a What Happending language-learner first. Many questions arise about the mystery of the hacienda. Just what is written in la carta? Who is the mysterious ghost bride? Why doesn't the avocado save money on travel and make a phone call or two? Will the chubby boy from Madrid find his dog? And how many hijos does Don Fernando have, and when does an hija become hijos? Cutlass fording, cuatroshadowing, giant Stargate portals, empanada continuity, and Y Tu Mama Tambien popcorn b...
2018-08-021h 06
What Happending?#104 NewhartThe real Bob Newhart's fake phone call skills are on full display as our hosts watch the first and last episode of Newhart with special guest star Kelley! A satiated Ari doesn't leave for ice cream during the first segment. The finale has a stunning twist the likes of which the What Happending podcast has never witnessed. DragonHeart, Cop Rock, Dr. Sisqo, Clifford, Daniel Day Lewis's GoGurt, and Simon Birch storytime are also discussed.
2018-07-261h 01
What Happending?#103 BeckerOJ Simpson has to wait a week, it's time for Becker and the Scone Zone! In the first segment, Ari goes out for ice cream and never returns, but luckily Jake Becker is around to help Jon and Carlos watch John Becker and Jake. And Linda. The Becker finale yields a long lost surprise. Ted Danson's pants, Ted Danson's eyes, Ted Danson's hair, Ted Danson's arm movement, Ted Danson's brow, and Ted Danson's personality are also discussed.
2018-07-191h 00
What Happending?#102 Trailer Park BoysOur hosts are treated to a beautiful slice of Canadian trash life as they watch the first and last episode of the INITIAL seven season run of this mockumentary smash hit. Before watching, Jon has lots of questions about what constitutes the series finale. Luckily Ari has all the answers, and even throws in a beautiful anecdote from his childhood. ReBoot, Heat, Training Day, Kenny Powers, knife hits, Drunk Oscars, Stunt Oscars, and Pat Roach are also discussed.
2018-07-1258 min
What Happending?#101 Mad About YouIt's kissy-kissy time in the Big Apple! Our hosts are treated to a delightful pile of Helen Hunt's frozen rolling pin lasagna served in Paul Reiser's Pyrex, and Ari's doppelganger makes his first What Happending appearance. Raw Reality, Seinfeld with cell phones, and Selby's knobs are also discussed.
2018-07-0555 min
What Happending?#100.5 Numb3rsIt's the season 7 premiere! In celebration of reaching the 100 number milestone, our hosts rehash the very first (and never aired) episode of What Happending and rewatch the CBS classic Numb-threer's. What did they remember? What did they forget? And just who will win the Rob Morrow Award?? Math maps, Home Improvement, Brisket Fridays, Alice Cooper bike stabbings, and Don Vito are also discussed.
2018-06-2855 min
What Happending?#100.2 The Centennial Retrospective, Part DeuxThe dramatic conclusion to the Centennial Retrospective has arrived! Our hosts discuss the best and worst shows and theme songs, brainstorm crossover possibilities, and lament cliffhangers for which they will never know the answer. Jon also has a quiz!
2018-06-2156 min
What Happending?#100.1 The Centennial Retrospective Spectacular, Part OneThe 100th episode extravaganza is here! In part one of this miraculous two-part event, our hosts discuss their favorite and least favorite characters from the What Happending archive, nominate candidates for "best death," and roll out the red carpet for the winners of the What Happending MVP. The votes are tallied… who is taking home the hardware??
2018-06-1544 min
What Happending?#99 Miami ViceSynth music, white linen suits, cigarette boats, and LSD alligators... it's time for an '80s classic, all 145 minutes of it. Vin Diesel, Jurassic Park, brandy beef, Calderon's locker room presence, Jabba Housewife, and The Matrix are also discussed.
2018-06-071h 03
What Happending?#98 MoeshaThe children of the Moesha family are always late for dinner. Sometimes everything turns out fine because they were just at The Den watching the hottest hip hop act in LA. Other times... it's not fine at all. Ben Carson, Mind of Mencia, DMX's van, batter chatter, Raw Reality, Burger King tales, and 24 are also discussed.
2018-05-3153 min
What Happending?#97 Designated SurvivorJack Bauer is back at it, givin' speeches and takin' names, even if he can't make a proper pancake. But will the Iranians cut off the Middle East oil supply? Will Kal Penn be swept away in a Tsnaumi? Will Emily get sniped, or is she really the sniper? And, most importantly, will Jack's son go to Georgetown or Stanford? 24, Road Trip, hair curtains, Dave DVDs, 24, Benny Hill foot chases, Diana Taurasi kingdom, Grover Cleveland, 24, Paul Newman, and hoodies are also discussed.
2018-05-241h 05
What Happending?#96 Ally McBealWatch a David E. Kelley show based in Boston? What a novel idea! Let's see if Ally can overcome lost love, CGI arrows to the heart, a serial butt-grabber, and a mysterious child to get to wherever it is she is heading down the middle of a dark street at night. Remember the Titans, Bon Jovi, daytime sexy thoughts, scarf deaths, Yak Baks, touching piano, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark are also discussed.
2018-05-171h 00
What Happending?#95 Dog the Bounty HunterBra, listen to this, bra, you don't want to spend a life behind not listening to this, bra, trust me, bra, I've been there done that, bra, there's no end to that tunnel except a room without a view, bra. Strike one, two, and three. Ozzie Osbourne, Steven Seagal, Real Housewives of Miami, hot balloons, Omar, and McDonald's playpen photoshoots are also discussed.
2018-05-1254 min
What Happending?#94 Cop RockDark days on the beat got you down? Mucked up that whole warrant thing again? Sad because your wife is too hot for you? Upset that you sold your baby on the black market? Try bursting into song! Guest star Kelley returns for a very special musical series with plenty to talk about, if Jon would ever shut up about his breakdancing skills. RoboCop, Joe Cocker, Glen, Sheryl Crow's trailer, and ponytail Steve Zahn are also discussed.
2018-05-031h 07
What Happending?#93 Red Shoe DiariesDavid Duchovny IS Jake Winters -- not to be confused with Jake Cardigan -- and he's on a mission to read a lot of sexytime diaries while he wanders around town with his dog and tries not to feel sad. Laundry mats, soup and cassettes, Superman credits, and so many other great things are also discussed.
2018-04-1948 min
What Happending?#92 Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of FireWith Ross away playing laser tag, special guest star Shannon rides in on her horse of victory to watch…. this! Umlauts, Nam, Lunesta, Galgagremda, Blowfly, Krod bod, gourds of lube, dolphin haircuts, and Bruce are also discussed
2018-04-1253 min
What Happending?Minisode - The TrollContestants are trolled into thinking they're The Troll, but they're all being trolled while thinking they're The Troll. We'll be back at full length soon with The Red Shoe Diaries!
2018-04-0626 min
What Happending?#91 The Mole Season 4Celebrity Mole: Yucatan is hot and ready and doesn't even cost five bucks! Special guest star Melissa returns to help our hosts decipher just WHO is THE MOLE? You'll have to listen to Ahmad Rashad to know! Cash Cab, Carson Daly, silent sustained reading time, rock penis, Threat Matrix, the governor of Connecticut begging for forgiveness, donkey shows, and SUV Vandals are also discussed
2018-03-291h 04
What Happending?#90 Quantum LeapLet's soar through the ages and epochs of time to the 1950s! And again! Small cheeseburgers, pickled baseballs, bootleg The Right Stuff, Gushy, and Tatchie, and Shtopa, and Jimmy, and Tony, and Ziggy, and Shmooky are also discussed.
2018-03-231h 00
What Happending?#89 Boston PublicIt's a back-to-back Boston spectacular! Our hosts learn all about the rough-and-tumble lives of the students of Carl Winslow High School, and get plenty of sage advice from Chi McBride. Tony Roma's, pill dinners, Home Improvement, Dazed and Confused, The Town, It's Pat, and fiduciary rock are also discussed.
2018-03-1357 min
What Happending?#88 Boston LegalThe conclusion of the four-part Shatuary series has arrived, released just in time before it became Sharch! Our hosts overcome lingering TeKnichal difficulties from the TekWar episode to learn all about the many employees of Boston's most fascinating, completely legal, and definitely on-site law firm! Hanging chad, Trent Lott, Korean Def Leppard, hat wigs, the fucking red line, Charles Grodin, S-shaped couches, and According to Jim crossovers are also discussed. We'll be back in a few weeks after a spring break hiatus!
2018-02-281h 05
What Happending?#87 TekWarShatuary rolls into week three with William Shatner's TekWar! We hadn't heard of it either--no nibbling around the edges, only big, chunky, ravenous Tek bites allowed! Besides Cosmos PI Jake Cardigan and his war with futuristic drugs, Marty Dollar, Willy Wonka QVC, hooker currency, super music machines, hologram shackles, Dennis Miller's Weekend Update mullet, Training Day, and tighty skinnies are also discussed.
2018-02-151h 11
What Happending?#86 T.J. HookerEpisode two of the monthlong Shatuary saga! Can Shat wrangle the horrifying hellscape that is the mean streets of... somewhere? You bet your ass, or at least he and most of his fellow officers are going to die trying. The pipeline, chicken, disco, Felix Leiter, Streets of Rage, disco balls, and Johnny Starbuckle are also discussed.
2018-02-081h 05
What Happending?#85 Star Trek: The Original SeriesShatuary has arrived! The first installment in our four-part series this month watching all Shatner, all the time is Star Trek! Have you heard of this show?? They go into space! Pleasure planets, salt, flower puppets, nap phasers, and Jose's chili peppers are also discussed.
2018-02-011h 07
What Happending?#84 Sex and the CityIt's the season six premiere! First comes sex, then comes sex, then comes hard, then comes sex, then comes love, then comes Paris, then comes Wayne not liking the lox, then comes living separate lives and not hanging out much, then comes your mother-in-law eating garbage pizza. Also, our hosts are shocked to see the rare moonlit bluetit, and Carrie undeterred when Mr. Big is compared to Voldemort. Raiden, Scorpio, soggy sandwiches, tight curly fries, Ross Perot, spiteful rock climbing, Kevin McHale, AARP slogans, and Art the Intern's cot are also discussed.
2018-01-2357 min
What Happending?#83 Northern ExposureIt's the season 5 finale, and the Rob Morroward is back! Let's all throw a big party by the lake and eat caribou dogs and mooseburgers to celebrate! Go ahead and invite everyone from Cicely, Alaska to join, they sure seem like nice folk. White pants, bush pilots, Munch, Steve Lavin, sciatica, Alan Arkin, and hat wigs are also discussed.
2018-01-151h 10
What Happending?#82 Little House on the PrairieCarlos has a cold and Jon's in a foul mood, time to join up with Ari and learn alllll about the Ingalls brood! Nose jobs, javelin, Hurley's mayonnaise, butter shaving, Big Lots, Lids, Sam Goody, kid voices, and plowing are also discussed.
2018-01-0857 min
What Happending?#81 Diagnosis MurderOur hosts get into the holiday spirit with Dick Van Dyke and his whole doctor detective crew! Sarlacs, snarled, Jake and the fat man, Big Lots, Win Co, The Blair Witch, and Sharper Image are also discussed.
2017-12-271h 09
What Happending?#80 The PrisonerAri's triumphant return means our hosts are covering their faces in shaving cream and traveling back in time to the 1960s, a dystopic time where Big Brother was always watching and citizens lived in fear of big white balls! Toy cars, three-toed statues, polar bears, The Dharma Initiative, teeter totters, jukebox cave tunnels, aliens, and Knick Knack and McGooGoo are also discussed.
2017-12-111h 14
What Happending?#79 ManimalWith Ari still busy feeding the hungry, special guest star Kelley is back again with Manimal, the best eight-episode '80s animal sci-fi show you've never seen! How do his powers work? Is he a Manimal in the sack? Listen and you just might find out! Elephant explosions, growling panthers, bird calls, rafter panthers, snake faints, housecat breastfeeding, growling panthers, waterfall catfish, golden bears, growling panthers, and white stallions are also discussed.
2017-12-051h 13
What Happending?#78 Boy Meets WorldWith Ari away serving up hot Thanksgiving meals to those in need, guest star Joey (of Roswell fame) steps up to fill the void! And TGINovember keeps rolling along without a hitch, as boy meets world, podcast meets show, and Jon meets THE DEVIL INSIDE HIM. In keeping with a Thanksgiving theme, some of the following are also discussed: condiments, elephant garlic, pine nut splinters, Duck Hunt, turkey legs, blue-cran-berry sauce, and salad-sobbing Feeny.
2017-11-241h 03
What Happending?#77 Step by StepThank God It's November keeps rolling along with Step by Step, the show that never would have been if it weren't for the matchmaking Velma! Our hosts attempt to unravel the mysteries of Patrick "Pat" Duffy's cooking, the ominous disappearance of Brendan, and much more! Milk Who's Talkin', hard milk, wedding registries, Jim Belushi's puffy nipples, denim, and Mr. Buttons are also discussed.
2017-11-0658 min
What Happending?#76 Hangin' with Mr. CooperThe first installment of the brand new, must listen "Thank God It's November" series kicks off with Cooper, Cooper, Hangin' with my ma-aaaan! Lampin', Cuba Goodin', and Mark Curry's terrifying plane encounters are also discussed.
2017-11-021h 04
What Happending?#75 Bosom BuddiesPre-Big, Pre-Burbs, and pre-Bachelor Party Tom Hanks and his bosom friend Peter Scolari have to dress in drag for cheaper rent! Hilarity ensues! Lost, grizzly cheese, Wayne's World, World War II, World War I, and the Vietnam War are also discussed.
2017-10-261h 05
What Happending?#74 JoeyThe baby kangaroo leaves all his buddies in the Big Apple and heads out west to Hollywood. No, it's not "Chandler," it's Joey! And the stoner guy from Road Trip! One name shows, Prison Mike, Paul Rudd, and belts are also discussed.
2017-10-1454 min
What Happending?#73 Sports NightSpecial guest star Harrison drops back in the pocket and smashes a home run right down Broadway! That's a 12-0 lead for the What Happending podcast over the Mighty Fightin' 15,000 meterers! Laugh tracks, cry tracks, traffic obsessions, Ball Four, catering, Nick Kroll, Latin, the Knicks chances at taking home the hardware, and Bus Lady are also discussed.
2017-10-051h 10
What Happending?#72 Spyder GamesSpecial guest star Kelley takes us through everyone's favorite MTV soap opera lead-in to Undressed, Spyder Games. Do these Spyders work for Russia? Or Sega? Or do they just run an insect zoo? Listen to find out! Foot sex and tree frogs are also discussed.
2017-09-251h 09
What Happending?Thomas Rosales Jr. MinisodeAfter an appearance by Mr. Rosales Jr. in MacGyver, a deep dive into his career ensues and a fascinating pattern emerges. A case of deja vu strikes our hosts, and they are left to wonder if life is a loop repeated, if free will exists or it is only an illusion, if they have seen all these finales before. Bonus content: What Happending is pleased to announce our first corporate sponsor, a soon-to-be-named coffee giant. Listen to the end for the world premiere of the brand new commercial jingle! And we'll be back next week with Gil...
2017-03-2908 min
What Happending?#53 HighlanderThere can be only one episode of What Happending where our hosts watch the unending episodes about the unending lives of the clan MacLeod. Watch out for Slan the man! Seinfeld fashion and boat phones are also discussed. With an unmatched list of standard advanced driver assistance features, the 2017 Toyota Highlander is one of the best values in the midsize SUV class. Its interior is high-end and comfortable, and there's plenty of cargo space.
2017-03-221h 09
What Happending?#47 The Bachelorette Season 12In a What Happending first, our hosts watch the first and last episode of a single season of competitive reality TV, the Bachelorette season 12! 26 dudes whittled down to one. Who will it be? The erectile dysfunction counselor/pastor? A non-white person? The country boy? Santa? Spoiler: it's a white person. Apocalypse Now, ElimiDate, All-4-One, coconut basketball, and Starship Troopers are also discussed.
2017-01-241h 20
What Happending?#44 Peep ShowIt's (was) New Year's Day, do you know what your podcast is doing?? Watching Peep Show, of course. In What Happending's first foray into the world of British shows, triple-chinned Matthew Broderick and Jez do not disappoint, giving our hosts an authentic, up close and personal glimpse of British Americana, teeth and all.
2017-01-0351 min
What Happending?#43 CheersProst! The very special What Happending holiday reunion episode finds all three of our hosts in the same place, gathered together under Mother's wing like a good family to enjoy Norm's small mugs of beer, Cliff's security guard jacket, and so much more.
2016-12-291h 09
What Happending?Snippendinger - Bonky ThemeNew theme music for the Bonky Award, given out every episode on What Happending!
2016-11-2700 min
What Happending?Lost episode #17 Fraggle RockNo, not Lost the show, the infamous lost episode of What Happending! Originally recorded in May 2016, finally remastered and ready for mass consumption. We'll be back next week with MacGyver!
2016-11-101h 05
What Happending?#37 Dark ShadowsIt's the third and final spooky installment of the What Happending Halloween trifecta! This cult classic gothic horror soap opera vampire medieval 1960s conclusion-ey lobster drama unfolds in ways our hosts could have never predicted, as they watch episode 1 and episode 1,225, or episode 1.1 and episode 1.1245, depending on who you ask.
2016-10-311h 19
What Happending?#25 Golden GirlsThe legend of Batman guest star D-Mo Danny Donuts lives on, as his selection of Golden Girls results in an abnormally favorable response from the What Happending hosts. A recap and ranking of each host's favorite shows watched so far highlights what Bill Murray described as "the most listenable-to episode of the most listenable-to podcast out there."
2016-09-211h 29