This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson

Mark and Ryan talk about why Ryan is staying in a hotel; Mark recaps Simone's 1st Birthday Party that didn't go off as planned.

Mark is at a music venue in Columbus, OH. Ryan thinks Columbus is all that's wrong with urban planning. Ryan recaps a conversation he had with Elton John.

Mark is doing the show using a new microphone and HATING it. Ryan had an interesting interaction at a BBQ over the weekend. Candace Owens can't get a COVID test.

It's Tuesday on a Monday, Bennington's Chris Stanley joins Mark and Ryan for a...Labor Day special? Chris chooses the topics as the guys discuss Dune, football, and a very interesting advice column from Slate. 

Ryan wants to take Monday off, Mark does not. The guys discuss starting their own school.

Mark and Ryan discuss Mike Richards's exit as Host and Executive Director of Jeopardy and that leads into a discussion of societal changes as far as language and standards in broadcasting.

Mark tells a story of getting a very famous celebrity a drink and then the guys discuss a bomb threat at the Paul/Woodley fight. The show closes with the guys talking about Ryan's fantasy team management.

The guys recap their fantasy drafts (exciting!), talk about NFL players who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and discuss a new Oregon real estate law.

Mark and Ryan discuss show feedback, building an ark, and fantasy football. Things get a little off the rails.

Mark and Ryan discuss Hurricane Henri, a Dave Matthews concert Mark worked, and some unsettling developments with Andrew Cuomo's dog.

Mark is at his wits' end due to work; Ryan wants to see a movie in theaters; The guys discuss à la carte hotel pricing.  

Mark attempted to watch "Field of Dreams" with his wife. She joins the show to discuss.

Mark shares some experiences he had with Fez Whatley while producing the Ron and Fez Show. Ryan thinks cover bands may be going extinct.

Mark and Ryan discuss weird things they do because of their families and Ryan's grandfather using him for cheap labor.

Mark reveals he recently went to the emergency room; The guys discuss making friends in the suburbs.

Mark and Ryan talk about seeing Weezer and Green Day live in concert; Ryan pays dearly for a bad food order.

Did you watch Space Jam: A New Legacy? You didn't?!? Luckily, Mark has you covered with a summary of the new film.

Mark and Ryan discuss the sexual assault investigation into NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as well as lemonade stands and a spaghetti fight.

Mark returns from Lollapalooza to talk about the experience and discuss recent news items involving Da Baby and Matt Damon with Ryan.

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