After his mother falls in love with Frank, the member of a one-hit-wonder 80s band, a man’s life becomes a roller coaster of neglect, scams, and chaos, but when he turns the camera on the inside of his family, a new world opens he never thought possible.&nbsp;Today’s episode featured GJ Echternkamp. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email at <a href="mailto:GJActuallyHappening@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GJActuallyHappening@gmail.com</a>. You can find GJ’s documentary, “frank and Cindy” from 2007, as well as his feature film, also titled “Frank and Cindy” from 2015, both on Netflix. You can also find the music video and song “Whirly Girl” by OXO released in 1983 on YouTube.&nbsp;Producers:&nbsp;Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason BlalockContent/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, abuse, suicidal ideation, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcastWebsite:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>Website for Andrew Waits: <a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">andrdewwaits.com</a>Website for Jason Blalock: <a href="http://www.jasonblalock.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jasonblalock.com</a>Support the Show:&nbsp;Support The Show on Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>Wondery Plus:&nbsp;All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service.&nbsp;To access the full&nbsp;catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at&nbsp;<a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store:&nbsp;The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a>&nbsp;to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;Transcripts:&nbsp;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>Intro Music:&nbsp;"Illabye" – TipperMusic Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:&nbsp;Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness:&nbsp;1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):&nbsp;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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315: What if your life became a movie?

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