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DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley
"A podcast about making things up and making things happen." L.A.-based writer-performer Dennis Hensley believes that art and creativity make the world go around and make life worth living. Each week, he interviews a different creative person each about what they do, why they do it, and how they manage the ups and downs of a creative life. Some guests are famous, some are less so...all are what Dennis describes as "beautiful strugglers." Past guests have included authors, actors, photographers…
Episodes
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyRadio Host Derek Hartley: "Bill Murray Was Eating a Hotdog"
By popular demand, radio host Derek Hartley from "Derek and Romaine" is back for a special episode that's all Observation Deck all the time...complete with a…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWriter-Producer Chris Lisotta: "The Land of Tall Bjorks"
Dennis welcomes writer-producer Chris Lisotta to the condo to talk about Chris's recent trip to the exotic land of...wait for it...Greenland! Chris talks about…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyReality TV producer Doug Ross: "Just Be You and Keep at It"
Dennis visits the Burbank office of Doug Ross, founder of Evolution Media, the company behind such hit reality shows as Botched, The Real Housewives of Orange…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyRadio Host Romaine Patterson: "I Will Be Buried with that Jacket"
Dennis heads to Anaheim to chat with radio host Romaine Patterson about her recently launched radio show with Derek Hartley, Derek & Romaine 2.0. She talks…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyDog Trainer Gregg Sokolsky: "Extreme Dog Makeover"
Dennis welcomes dog trainer Gregg Sokolsky to his condo to talk about his work as a dog trainer with his company Affordable Dog Training & Anti-Aggression. He…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyAuthor Steven Rowley: "This Book Is About an F-Bomb Dropping Gay"
Dennis visits the L.A. apartment of best-selling author Steven Rowley to talk about his debut novel "Lilly and the Octopus," about a gay and his dog. Steven…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFilmmaker Steve Balderson: "During Firecracker I Found a Fart Machine"
Dennis welcomes filmmaker Steve Balderson to his condo to discuss the FOUR films he has coming out on various platforms: "Hell Town," "El Ganzo," "Firecracker"…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFilmmaker Cameron Thrower: "On a Ferris Wheel w/ Ryan Gosling for 3 Days"
Dennis visits the North Hollywood apartment of filmmaker Cameron Thrower to discuss the prestigious Jameson First Shot filmmaking contest he just won and the…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyActor-Writer-Activist Jen Richards: I'd Rather Fight Demons On the Outside...
Dennis welcomes trans actor-writer-activist Jen Richards to his condo to discuss the Emmy-nominated web-series "Her Story," about the dating lives of trans…
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Actor-Writer Byron Lane: "People Often Came Out of Their Shoes"
Dennis visits the charming L.A. home of Byron Lane, creator of the webseries "Last Will and Testicle," which was inspired by his own experiences with…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyAndrea Carla Michaels Part 2: "I Want My Life to Be One Big Game Show"
Here's part 2 of my conversation with professional namer and Crossword constructor Andrea Carla Michaels. This one is basically one long delicious story about…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyCrossword Constructor Andrea Carla Michaels: "They Call Me Miss Monday"
After a few weeks off, Dennis returns, welcoming his old friend from San Francisco Andrea Carla Michaels into his Noho condo to talk about what it's like to…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFilmmakers Deondray Gossett & Quincy LeNear: "Why Don't You Just Call Oprah?"
Dennis visits the Glendale apartment of award-winning filmmakers Deondray Gossett & Quincy LeNear to talk about their ongoing TV/web series The Chadwick…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyChoreographer Fred Tallaksen: "She Called Me Poopsie"
Dennis visits the North Hollywood home of his old friend, choreographer Fred Tallaksen, to talk about his two Emmy nominations, teaching Madonna to rollerskate…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyLa Concha's LGBT Ambassador JC Cappas: "We're Big on Pageants"
Live from San Juan, Puerto Rico! On a press trip for Man About World, Dennis hits the beach with JC Cappas, the LGBT Ambassador of the La Concha resort in San…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFilmmaker Joey Kuhn: Even My Camera Wears Dior
Dennis sits down with New York-based filmmaker Joey Kuhn on a recent visit to LA to talk about Kuhn's film "Those People," which hit DVD and VOD on June 14…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyPerformer Cam Clarke: "Solo in the Spotlight"
Dennis visits the Studio City home of actor-singer-voiceover artist Cam Clarke to talk about his life as a member of the inconic King Family who rose to fame…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyPoet Steven Reigns: "If These Walls Could Talk"
Dennis visits the West Hollywood apartment of poet and teacher Steven Reigns, AKA the Poet Laureate of West Hollywood, to talk about how he got that title…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley"Faking It" EP Carter Covington: "You Still Want to Be Popular and Go to Prom"
Dennis visits the Sunset Blvd office of writer and showrunner Carter Covington a few days after the series finale of his show "Faking It" aired on MTV. Carter…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyActor Brian Jordan Alvarez: "When Your Bottom Won't Stop Meowing"
Dennis visits the Los Feliz apartment of actor Brian Jordan Alvarez, the creative force behind the new web series "The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo."…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyDirector Victor Mignatti: "He Had This House That Had a Lagoon In It"
Semi-Live from New York...Dennis visits director Victor Mignattiin his apartment to talk about his life as adirector of narrative films ("Broadway Damage")…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWriter & Fashion Expert Susan Swimmer: "We Put Gwyneth Paltorw on a Deserted Island"
Dennis plops down in the Manhattan home of writer and fashion expert Susan Swimmer to talk about her adventures in the publishing world, having worked for such…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyJack Plotnick & Seth Rudetsky (Disaster on Broadway): "We Haven't Had a Weird Thing In a While"
After catching "Disaster" on Broadway, Dennis heads backstage to talk to the men behind the musical Jack Plotnick and Seth Rudetsky. They wrote the show…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyAuthor Jim Colucci (Golden Girls Forever): "Love You, Love Everything About You"
Dennis visits the Valley Village apartment of writer Jim Colucci to talk about the book Jim's been working on for over "Golden Girls Forever." Jim talks about…
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Radio Host Derek Hartley Pt. 2: "Have a Snack, F#sting & R#mming"
In Part 2 of Dennis's chat with Derek Hartley co-host of the radio show "Derek and Romaine," Derek takes a stack of cards from the Observation Deck and reveals…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyRadio Host Derek Hartley 1: "Describe the Dog and What It's Wearing"
Dennis' friend since forever radio host Derek Hartley stops by the condo and delivers the longest podcast to date, which is why it's going to be divided into…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyJeffery Self & Jim Hansen ("You're Killing Me"): "Oh, the Blood Will Come Out of the Carpet"
Dennis visits the Echo Park home of Jim Hansen to talk with Jim and Jeffery Self, the team behind the new gay horror comedy "You're Killing Me," which just…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley"The New 30" creators John Sobrack & Walt Bost: "Some Really Courageous Choices"
Dennis ventures to the Sun Valley home of producer-director Walt Bost to talk with Walt and filmmaker John Sobrack about their upcoming webseries "The New 30,"…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWriter / Porn Star Conner Habib: "You Can't Fake That Kind of Excitement"
In a very NSFW episode, Dennis visits the Larchmont neighborhood home of writer, activist, lecturer and adult film star Conner Habib to discuss the thrill of…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyAuthor Greg Cope White: "F&%# ''Em with the Whole D&%#!"
Dennis visits the Santa Monica home of writer and TV personality Greg Cope White to talk about Greg's new book, The Pink Marine, about the months he spent in…
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Singer-Songwriter Jeb Havens: "I'm More of a Semi-Colon"
In the first-ever Dennis Anyone CD listening party, Dennis sits down with singer-songwriter Jeb Havens on the eve of the release of his album "Home Base,"…
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Comic Debbie Praver: "We Can Send a Helo"
Stand up comic Debbie Praver returns to the podcast to talk about performing for our soldiers in places no one's been to but Jeff Probst from "Survivor." She…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyBlogger Kenneth (in the 212) Walsh: "Hey Nipsey!"
Dennis catches up with NY-based blogger Kenneth Walsh of "Kenneth in the 212" who talks about the humble beginnings of his blog eleven years ago, the…
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2015 Movie Mashup w/ film reviewer Glenn Gaylord of Glenn On Film
For this special movie-themed episode, Dennis sits down with his filmmaker friend Glenn Gaylord who reviews movies on his tumblr page Glenn on Film. Dennis…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyTheme Park visionary Dave Cobb: "When Rides Attack"
Dennis visits the Sherman Oaks home of Dave Cobb from the Thinkwell Group, a company that conceives, designs and creates theme park attractions like the…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyIn the Shadow of the Albino Horse w/ "Disaster" actor Kevin Chamberlin
Dennis visits the Silver Lake home of actor Kevin Chamberlin who will soon be seen in the Broadway musical "Disaster," a disaster movie send-up with 70's songs…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyCreative, Inspiring, Flexible w/ Christie Strong, Brand Ambassador for Kiva Confections
Dennis welcomes Christie Strong to the breakfast nook to talk about her job as Brand Ambassador and Social Media Manager for Kiva Confections, a company that…
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You're Half Pint 74, Aren't You? w/ Edward Boyd (Executive Producer of The Soup)
Dennis visits the Silver Lake home of Edward Boyd, one of the Executive Producers of E!'s The Soup, which is ending its run this Friday after 12 laugh-filled…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyThe Pancakes Are Cold w/ Dr. Gary Cohan of Dr. Gary Cohan's Medical Soapbox
Dennis visits the Hollywood hills home of Dr. Gary Cohan, author of the Facebook blog Dr. Cohan's Medical Soapbox, to talk about his long journey on the front…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyIt's Gonna Be an Interesting Thanksgiving (Special Holiday Episode!)
After Thanksgiving dinner in Palm Springs, Dennis and his friends Danny, Brett, Rich, Justin, Kassie and Christy answer questions from the observation deck…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyThe Next Thing I Remember I'm Backstage w/ an Icepack w/ acrobat Rocco Lapaire
Poolside in St. Thomas, Virgin islands, Dennis chats with acrobat Rocco Lapaire who is currently performing on the Regal Princess cruise ship. Rocco talks…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyEvery One Of Us Is a Freak About Something w/ actress Adrienne Wilkinson (Club 5150, Xena, Star Trek: Renegades)
Dennis visits the Hollywood home of actress Adrienne Wilkinson to talk about her hilarious new web series “Club 5150,” in which she plays a therapist dealing…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyHow Many She-Devils Can You Do? w/ "Streep Tease" creator Roy Cruz
Dennis visits the Hollywood apartment of actor-producer Roy Cruz to talk about the return of his brainchild "Streep Tease," an evening of Meryl Streep…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWe Didn't Know the Kangaroo Was Pregnant w/ Steve Holzer EP of "Hollywood Today Live"
Dennis pays a visit to Steve Holzer, Executive Producer of the new entertainment news show "Hollywood Today Live" to talk about working on the show, his crazy…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyLet Me Out of This Box w/ author Leslie L. Smith
Dennis sits down with Leslie L. Smith, author of the novel "Sally Field Can Plan the Transexual or I Was Cursed By Polly Holliday" to discuss the inspiration…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyMy D#ck Has Its Own Hashtag w/ actor Mark Cirillo
Dennis visits the LA home of actor Mark Cirillo to talk about his role as a counselor in the Netflix series "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." Mark…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyThey Saw All of Stritchy w/ "Riding w/ Nicol" actress Nicol Paone
Dennis visits the Echo Park apartment of actress and writer Nicol Paone to talk about her new one-woman show "Riding with Nicol," which takes place a top a…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWe Would Do Freeze Modeling at the Mall w/ Nellie Olesons actors John Cantwell & Terrence Michael
Dennis welcomes two of the funniest folks he knows to his living room; John Cantwell and Terrence Michael of the sketch comedy trio The Nellie Olesons (The…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyEveryone Called Him Five-Dollar Dave...w/ Jimmy Fowlie, creator of "Go-Go Boy Interrupted"
Dennis visits the Hollywood apartment of actor-writer Jimmy Fowlie, creator of the hit webseries "Go-Go Boy Interrupted," about a shallow Weho go-go boy who…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyThe Damn Farmer Looked Like Dick Cheney w/ artist and entrepreneur Jan Flanigan
While visiting his friends Scott and Peter in Cambria, Dennis meets their friend Jan Flanigan, a former prison worker in Fresno who has created a whole new…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyI Had No Idea What a Menus Was w/ Anonymous Initiative founder Michael Anthony
Dennis visits the North Hollywood home of his friend Michael Anthony, who is the foundder of the Anonymous Initiative, a non-profit anti-bullying movement…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyIf You Hang Around the Dance Long Enough... w/ "54" director Mark Christopher
Dennis heads to Silver Lake to interview Mark Christopher, the writer-director of "54: The Directors Cut" to talk about how this new version came to be, what…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley"We're Going to Have to Do What We Did with Madonna" w/ "The Fosters" co-creator and "QAF" actor Peter Paige
Dennis visits the production office of the ABC Family hit "The Fosters" on the Warner Bros. lot to talk to one of the creators of the show, Peter Paige. Peter…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyDAX: The Only Person I Yelled At Was Cher: A Dennis Anyone Extra w/ actor Sam Pancake
Previous episode guest, actor Sam Pancake (Lovespring International, Kitchen Confidential, Space Station 76) answers a slew of questions from the Observation…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWell, Don't Be Flip About It w/ actor Sam Pancake
Dennis visits the Hollywood home of actor Sam Pancake for a holiday weekend poolside hang and gabfest. Sam talks about his upcoming stage show with Drew Droege…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleySomething No One Can Say No To w/ webseries producers Kieran Turner ("Wallflowers") & Joe Dietl ("Where the Bears Are")
For this webseries-themed episode, Dennis visits the home and office of Joe Dietl, one of the producers and stars (along with Ben Zook and Rick Kopp) of the…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyIt Still Has Something in Their Heart w/ Dragstrip 66: A Frockumentary co-directors Phil Scanlon & Paul V
Dennis visits the Los Feliz apartment of Phil Scanlon, one of the co-directors - with DJ Paul V. - of "Dragstrip 66: The Frockumentary" an in-the works film…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyYou Haven't Lived Until Stephen Baldwin's Washed Your Panties w/ comedy duo Frangela
For this podcast, Dennis heads to West Hollywood to chat up the hilarious comedy duo Frangela, AKA Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton about their adventures…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyI Was the No Trouble Kid w/ filmmaker Javier Fuentes-Leon
Dennis visits the Echo Park home of writer-drector Javier Fuentes-Leon to discuss his new thriller "The Vanished Elephant," which makes its US premier at the…
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFake Vomiting with a Styx Song Playing in the Background w/ "Welcome to Me" screenwriter Eliot Laurence
Dennis welcomes Eliot Laurence to the booth of truth to talk about the movie he wrote, "Welcome to Me" starring Kirsten Wiig that is currently playing in…
