After growing up queer with a complicated father in the 1960s, a man forges his own path, identity and career in the arts, but suddenly, after a routine surgery, he wakes up unable to move.&nbsp;Today we bring you the fifth episode of our annual 5-week summer rebroadcast series, airing 2 episodes a week. We will return with all new episodes starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 . Today’s rebroadcast episode “What if you woke up and couldn’t move?” originally aired as episode 242 on August 16, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Today’s episode featured John Killacky. You can find out more about John by going to <a href="http://johnkillacky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">johnkillacky.com</a> with links to his book, “because art: commentary, critique, & conversation” as well as links to some of his films.Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits&nbsp;&nbsp;Content/Trigger Warnings: graphic medical descriptions, paralysis, suicidal ideation, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast&nbsp;Website: <a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Website for Andrew Waits:<a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> andrdewwaits.com</a>&nbsp;Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>&nbsp;Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at <a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: <a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a> to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website,<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: “Union Flow" - Spuntic&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:&nbsp;National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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