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DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley

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"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, musicians, screenwriters, acrobats and one visual artist who makes cartoons centered around dead houseflies.
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Episodes

So This Is What Striking Looks Like? w/ writer Rob Nolan

In the wake of an LA Weekly article about the year anniversary of the Fashion Police writers strike, for which I was interviewed and that I felt omitted some pertinant facts, I've decided to tell my story myself my way. Joining me is one of my fellow Norma Raes, writer/performer Rob Nolan, who can do full wheel in yoga, which I don't resent at all. Expect life lessons, dreamboard chat and at least one hooker found in the bottom of a dumpster.

Apr 29, 201459 min

Someone's Gotta Drive This Ship w/ Brett Freedman

In this second episide of Dennis Anyone?, Dennis sits down with Hollywood make-up artist and entrepreneur Brett Freedman to discuss the art of being a makeup artists, writing fan letters and the joys and perils of buying a vintage AMC Pacer off Ebay.

Apr 22, 201457 min

You're In Good Hands w/ writer-actress Jackie Clarke

For the debut of his new podcast, Dennis chats up the delightful and hilarious writer/performer Jackie Clarke (UCB, Happy Endings, Undateable). The pair discuss evenings at the theatre, their 2013 yoga retreat adventure, how they learned the facts of life and Jackie's new baby Hugo.

Apr 17, 201458 min

Back from the Brink

After a six month "hiatus," Dennis and Tony are back with new stories, a new house, a new couch and new job...but the shtick is exactly the same! Tony gets take out and more from El Pollo Loco and has a run-in with a redhead in Montreal. Dennis makes an OkCupid connection and celebrates the 30th anniversary of Flashdance...and much much more! Thanks for your patience potatoes!

Oct 01, 20131 hr 15 min

Bean Soup Etc. Etc.

After a long break--sorry!--Dennis and Tony return with stories of Tony's trips to Mexico and Dennis's "If" video dream fulfilled. The boys also discuss Marriage Equality, the Go-Gos and the joy that comes with getting an unexpected smothered cookie from the universe.

Mar 31, 20131 hr 5 min

Ladies and Gentlemen...the Dregs

Dennis takes something up his patootie, finally, and Tony takes a trip to Florida and goes on a cruise with a great guy and a craptastic boat. 30 Rock, the Fashion Bowl and Lorenzo Lamas are also discussed.

Feb 10, 201355 min

Sh#t On a Nightstand

The boys discuss the Golden Globe Awards, including Jodie Foster's un-coming out speech. Tony takes a trip to Columbus, OH to do stand-up. Dennis sees Amour and takes a meeting about turning MisMatch Game into a TV show.

Jan 20, 201358 min

Oh And Then I Had My Balls Cupped

Over the holiday break, Tony goes to Phoenix and Puerto Vallarta and Dennis heads off on a Princess Cruise. The boys recall their advenutres and also discuss Downton Abbey, Mormonism and the joy of being called Trouble.

Jan 08, 20131 hr 16 min

I Can't Believe I Told the F Camp Story on the Podcast

After way too long away, Dennis and Tony are back...with stories of Miss Universe adventures, sleep monitoring, dance recitals and Les Miz madness. Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for your patience.

Dec 21, 201250 min

Who Am I, Dennis Hensley?

Tony has an idenity crisis. Dennis preps for his Boogie Nights birthday party. We talk about other stuff, too.

Oct 10, 201242 min

Miss Manners Just Shot Herself

Dennis and Tony share adventures from New York Fashion Week, dating travails, a nail salon gay bashing and a possible catfish-ing.

Oct 08, 201241 min

He Got Held Enough...with Jackie Clarke

Writer-performer Jackie Clarke joins the boys at the Celebration for another live podcast. The Arclight promos, Olympic Q & As, cherry taking, theater outings and the life of a sitcom writer are explored.

Aug 21, 201256 min

The Secret Box Dennis Didn't Know Existed

Planes, Trains and Smash sightings. Tony travels to South Carolina, Kentucky, Philly, Boston and NYC. Dennis hits the Outfest film festival in LA then travels to The Hamptons and NYC. It's a lot.

Jul 31, 20121 hr 21 min

Bitch Please

Dennis and Tony discuss boy misadventures, summer movies (including the Dirty Dancing dance-along) and the Anderson Cooper bombshell. The whilepool of truth is stranger than fiction.

Jul 08, 201259 min

We Should Be So Lucky...Lucky Lucky Lucky

Tony vventures to Phoenix and teaches his neice how to blow bubbles. Dennis gets his Pride on by going to a circuit party at a theme park. FP gets a visit from Miss Kylie Minogue.

Jun 24, 20121 hr 3 min

Hate-Watch Is a Form of Love

After a long time away, the boys are back to discuss their travels, their travails and of course, Smash.

Jun 01, 20121 hr 10 min

As Slutty As You Wanna Be

Dennis goes to Key West and NYC. Tony goes to Phoenix and Chicago. One of them has sexy with people...and it's not who you think it is. Okay, it is.

Apr 14, 20121 hr 23 min

Dennis Is better and Smarter Than Me

Lots to catch up on -- sorry for the long break, folks! Dennis takes a quick trip to Tucson, nurses a Facebook crush and likes Smash, so there. Tony has a Palm Springs icon-fest, enjoys The Color Purple and goes into a Twitter frenzy after an episode of Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best. Also discussedL Mitt Romney, Game Change and lots of deep stuff.

Mar 16, 20121 hr 29 min

Daddy Issues

Tony mixes business and pleasure in NYC. Dennis has a close call with his family jewels. The boys discuss Whitney Houston, Smash, movies and more!

Feb 24, 20121 hr 1 min

I'm the Nurse Who Loves Piss and I Won

Dennis helps name a puppy, goes to a Leather contest at the Eagle and the Santa Barbara Film Festival where he meets the director of his favorite movie Body Heat. Tony has someone he can do it with in every state now that the J & M reality show is airing. Gays falling for straights is also discussed and we catch up on listener e-mails.

Feb 01, 201247 min

Tiramisu, Poo and You: Live at the Celebration with Nadya Ginsburg

It's our second live podcast with special guests Madonna, Cher and Nadya Ginsburg. Dennis discusses his trips to New York and Rome and Tony recounts his adventures in Puerto Vallarta and Key West. This one's got it all; a new theme, threeways, romance, dessert and a live audience.

Jan 21, 20121 hr 19 min

Two Talking Marshmallows

Dennis and Tony gear up for their live podcast January 20 at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood by talkng movies and more movies.

Jan 20, 201244 min

Live at Celebration Theatre with Alec Mapa

This was originally posted in December of 2011 but was taken down and now it's back. Dennis talks about going stag to the Katy Perry concert and having a frosty celeb encounter. Tony shares the nightmare of his 42nd birthday and special guest Alec Mapa talks about being a father, imitates Bette Davis and shares his Oprah frustration.

Jan 11, 201241 min

Tardy for the Party

Dennis and Tony's first podcast of the new year features holiday stories and more; Dennis visits a SYTYCD petting zoo. Tony does a good deed at a department store. The boys plug their upcoming live podcast on January 20th at Celebration Theatre.

Jan 06, 201240 min

Thanksgiving Debrief: Live at the Celebration Part 2

In part 2 of their first-ever live podcast, Dennis and Tony share Thanksgiving anedcotes from Palm Springs and Phoenix respectively. They also discuss The Muppets, which game show hosts are sexy, Dennis's acting role as a doctor and welcome guests Alonso Duralde and John Michael Beck. Happy Holidays to all!

Dec 18, 201150 min

The Popcorn Mafia Has Ways of Making Us Talk

With Dennis in Philly and Tony in P-Town, we thought we'd try to tie you all over with our appearance on another podcast, The Popcorn Mafia with the delightful Grae Drake. They discuss the movies Beginners and Cruising.

Jul 12, 20111 hr

Places That Start With P

Dennis returns from the Palm Springs Short Fest with a new obsession and Tony takes a sweaty jaunt to Phoenix and prepares for his trip to Provincetown.

Jun 28, 201157 min
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