OG: Approved - Eavesdropping
Featuring the Next Generation of Storytellers Rising from the Creator Economy
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Name: Eavesdropping (Nicolas Alayo, Kaleigh Bleu Howland, Christian Sullivan)
Instagram: 370K Followers
Tik Tok: 230.1K Followers
Youtube: 3.6K Followers
What Is Eavesdropping?
If you’ve been following my posts, particularly my deep dives on the Quantum Of Comedy or The Collapse Of Structure, it’s no secret that I am on the hunt for rule bending trends that seem to be shaping the future of content.
This is exactly why I have decided to break from my normal format and rather than focus on a single creator, I wanted to feature a self described ‘social-first web series’ that caught my eye.
Enter Eavesdropping.
As verticals and micro-dramas become the talk of the town, Eavesdropping has found a way to remain unique while dabbling in a similar pool, carving out their own niche while remaining true to notion of being social first.
Eavesdropping is a vertically-shot romantic comedy series taking the internet by storm. The show explores the nuanced and often humorous dynamics between two longtime friends navigating the unclear territory between friendship and romance.
At the heart of its success is the collaborative dynamic among its three creators: Nicolas Alayo, Kaleigh Bleu Howland, and Christian Sullivan. They all write, produce, and develop the show together.
Nicolas directs the episodes, leaning on his experience from directing commercials for the apparel brand True Classic. Kaleigh and Christian both star in the series, offering performances filled with humor and authenticity that viewers have regularly compared to When Harry Met Sally.
The trio’s shared journey of moving to Los Angeles and navigating the entertainment industry together has built a natural chemistry that shines through in every episode, making the show feel genuinely relatable and uniquely engaging.
What sets Eavesdropping apart is its thoughtful advancement of bringing digital storytelling to the big screen. Recently, the show successfully hosted a live screening event in Los Angeles for its season two finale, marking a significant milestone in building their community. The screening was sold out, boasting over 200 people in attendance, while another several thousand paid for the privilege of seeing the episode early online (despite being widely released later this month). The success of this event has the trio planning to shoot horizontally to supplement their vertical production, allowing them to license their content to the likes of Roku and beyond.
Additionally, the creators are actively building a community around the show. They’ve established a Patreon to foster deeper engagement with their audience, offering behind-the-scenes access, early releases, and interactive opportunities. Coupled with a carefully curated merchandise line, Eavesdropping has created a thriving ecosystem where fans can support and engage directly with the show as they continue to take over the content world.
Three Things We Love About Eavesdropping
Series storytelling in micro format: They treat short episodes like TV: characters evolve, tension builds, and you feel the arcs even in under three minute drops.
Cinematic quality tailored for mobile: Eavesdropping fully embraces the vertical format, meticulously planning lighting, framing, and editing to deliver a polished, cinematic experience designed specifically for mobile viewing.
Community‑first growth: From live events to merch to Patreon, the creators are building around the story and the fans, not just chasing views. It’s smart, sustainable and authentic.
