So What’s Been Happening?

So What’s Been Happening? was born in Melbourne during the pandemic and quickly became an antidote to the boredom and anxiety surrounding those troubling times.  A chance to check-in, support, humour and inspire one another, the show streams live on Facebook and YouTube and features regular guest interviews with artists, musicians and sporting personalities from Melbourne and right across Australia and the Globe.

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Episodes

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

EP78 - So What's Been Happening? - A Little More Action Please
In 1978 Grease and Superman movies were released and what an impact they were to have on pop culture for generations to come, the first test tube baby was born in the UK, the first ever mobile phone was released and Space Invaders was born - In the AFL, the Cats and Pies are flying, can they continue the momentum, the Swans have been fantastic, the Demons are shaky. - We've lost some of the Great Actors, Sportsmen and Musicians all in the last couple of weeks, we discuss. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1978...
“I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way.” - Superman
“Tell me about it, stud.” - Sandy 'Grease'
Album of the Year in 1978... Big Star - Third/Sister Lovers
Song of the Year in 1978... Night Fever - Bee Gees
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 10th August when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.
 
 

Wednesday Jul 06, 2022

EP77 (PART 2) - So What’s Been Happening? - CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK
1977 Saw the birth of the Star Wars empire, Elvis dies at 42, New York City Blackout lasts for 25 hours and North Melbourne won the VFL premiership.
- We celebrate Naidoc Week and have a chat to one of the Naidoc 2022 award winners Nikita Rotumah and Crow Youth Boxing
- THE WIGGLES make the cover upcoming Rolling Stone Mag.
- How do you keep the kids entertained on the last week of the School Holidays?
- Was the 112 point Geelong win over North Melbourne the Coach Killer moment for David Noble? Where to from here for the Kangaroos? How can the kangaroos return to the top. AFL update and preview Round 17.
Some quotes from 1977...
“We’re Doomed.” - C-3PO
“What A Piece Of Junk!” - Luke Skywalker
Album of the Year in 1976... Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 6th July when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Jul 06, 2022

EP77 (PART 1) - So What's Been Happening? - MATT JOE GOW and KERRYN FIELDS
- We check in with two of our show favourites, superstar musicians Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields about their upcoming gig on July 9th at George Lane in St Kilda, Melbourne.

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

EP76 - So What's Been Happening? - Normality Resumes
Normality Returns... or does it?
- Demon's are back with a big win over the more favoured Lions, how did the other teams jostling for the top 8 perform.
- The bump is back in the news, shootings on the streets?? is this the new normal?
- We review NRL State of Origin - QLD v NSW - Game 2 in Perth -
Live music wrap and upcoming gigs. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1976... "If I’d been an original thinker, I’d never have been in rock & roll. There’s no new way of saying anything.” David Bowie (1976)
Thank God for the rain to wash the trash off the sidewalk. Travis Bickle, Taxi Driver (1976)
Album of the Year in 1976... Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 29th June when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Jun 22, 2022

EP75 - So What's Been Happening? - Nothing to See Here
- APRIL 30, 1975 saw the end of the Vietnam war
- 1975 was the birth of MICROSOFT
- The VCR hits the market with the VHS and BETAMAX the recording options
- JAWS and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW hit the cinemas
- “Thrilla in Manila” – the heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Some quotes from 1975... “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun” – McDonalds
“I’d rather be dead than sing Satisfaction when I’m 45” -Mick Jagger, at age 33
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” – Roy Scheider, in ‘Jaws’
In todays news we discuss... - Demon's 3rd loss, will they bounce back against the new ladder leader the Brisbane Lions, teams in the top 8 play each other in Round 15 - 'Nothing to see here' for Jordan De Goey and the Pies
- We preview NRL State of Origin - QLD v NSW - Game 2 in Perth -
Live music wrap and upcoming gigs. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Join us as we catchup with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 22nd June when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

EP74 - So What's Been Happening? - The Birth of the Jaffle
 - 1974 saw the birth of the electric jaffle maker, became a game changer for sandwich connoisseurs!! Whats your favourite jaffle? What's the bread, filling, jaffle machine? margarine on the outside pre or post toasting?
- Album of the year was Eric Clapton's 461 Ocean Blvd. US President Richard Nixon resigned, the Rubix cube was released and the Post-it note hit the shelves, the barcode was implemented and the Heimlich maneuver made its debut to stop people choking.
- The electric Jaffle maker, we discuss our favourite ingredients !  
- Demon's 2nd loss, are they officially on the skids and is AC worried now? Bailey Smith and why his suspension sends the wrong message.
- Wrap of Haney v Kambosis at Marvel Stadium and we discuss the recent violence at Melbourne sporting events
- NRL State of Origin - QLD v NSW - Game 1
- Live music wrap and upcoming gigs. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Join us as we catchup with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 8th June when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

EP73 - So What's Been Happening? - Locked and Loaded
- Join us as we catchup with the crew for an AFL wrap, half way mark of the season, is that the final 8 locked and loaded now? Buddy Franklin's love slap on Cotchin and the match review system, The Demon's unbeaten streak is over, Who are the coaches under threat?
- NRL State of Origin - QLD v NSW
- Western United win the Aleague Grand final
- What's your favourite donut? We declare the top 3 ! - Live music wrap and upcoming gigs. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Join us from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 1st June when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.
 
 

Wednesday May 25, 2022

EP72 - So What's Been Happening? - Rolling along
- Come and have a chat with us for an AFL wrap, we check in on who's teams are performing well and who's not as we approach the half way mark of the season.
- NRL update, are the Melbourne Storm showing a few weak links or just a bump on the road to the finals?
- Aleague Grand final Melbourne City v Western United, who wins it from here? - A New Prime Minister and a changing of the guard in Australian Federal Politics.
"Cuz's Classic" and we finally debut "Lovey Loses it".
Join us from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 25th May when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Apr 27, 2022

EP71 - So What's Been Happening? - Time to Release !
Back for another week and finally some true freedoms. No masks? is this the right call just as we approach winter. No check ins, is the QR code a thing of the past?
*** SPECIAL GUEST - New music release 'SWEET COLLAPSE' from one of our favourite artists MATT JOE GOW will join us for a chat and discuss his latest release and play it LIVE for us.
We check in with RUSTY BROWN from Electric Mary prepare to hit the road again on their latest tour. Is your sporting team a winner, a surpriser or one of the disappointers this season so far?
We will debut a few new segments with "Cuz's Classic" and "Lovey Loses it". Join us from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 27th April when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

EP70 - So What's Been Happening? - Danielle Weber
Danielle Weber is an Australian artist based in Melbourne. Danielle’s passion and love for her craft is evident through her diverse range of styles and quality of work. Danielle’s career in art stems from growing up in an artistic, humorous and creative family, with an abundance of encouragement and support leading to her art dream being realised in Danielle’s Artwork. With a strong and rapidly growing social media presence, Danielle’s work has extended to include original pieces for a number of high-profile clients including Hollywood actors, Olympians, sporting stars and business leaders. With a Double Degree in a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Arts, Danielle prides herself on her strict work ethic and discipline, to ensure she maintains her ability to create consistently. Danielle enjoys working closely with her clients to create vibrant, personal pieces/prints for their homes, businesses and loved ones.
Join us from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 13th April when we chat LIVE Danielle streaming LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

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