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, musicians, screenwriters, acrobats and one visual artist who makes cartoons centered around dead houseflies.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 601
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
Berlin Tour Guide Sebastian Becker: "Lucky Strike, Coca Cola & Wrigley's Spearmint Gum""
After taking a terrific bike tour in Berlin, Dennis talks the guide Sebastian Becker into joining him for lunch and being interviewed about his wonderful city. Sebastian shares a story from his child…
Travelers Jeb Havens & Steven Lee: "Around the World w/ a Coupla Gays""
In this travel-themed episode, Dennis meets up with his friends Jeb Havens and Steven Lee in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for five days of sun, fun, games, chips, guac and on the final morning, a podcast …
Recon Founder Shawn Chavez: "Margins Margins Margins"
Dennis visits the Hollywood office of Shawn Chavez, the founder and president of the new wellness and lifestyle brand Recon. He talks about how the company got its name and logo, where he gets the go…
Actor-Photographer Brandon Shyptowski: "Something I Didn't Know I Needed"
Dennis meets actor-photographer Brandon Shyptowski at a North Hollywood tea house they both love Tea Pop do discuss Brandon's online photo series "Weather Talk," dedicated to LGBTQ people and their r…
Journalist Karsten Kastelan: "John Woo Never Made Me a Mixtape"
While in Berlin, Germany, Dennis crashes on the couch of his old friend, entertainment journalist Kastern Kastelan who Dennis met in the mid-90's when they would both cover international film junkets…
Musician-Performer Tom Judson: "Stuck On a Boat Between Two Languages"
Dennis catches up with musician, author and T shirt designer Tom Judson in the West Hollywood hotel room Tom was staying in during his recent stint in L.A. as musical director for drag legend and "Di…
Writer Gary Goldstein: "Children of the Cornware"
Dennis visits the Hollywood Hills home of playwright and screenwriter Gary Goldstein to discuss Gary’s new play “April, May and June,” which just opened at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills. Gary talks abo…
Matt Zarley: "The Estrogen Sessions" Listening Party
For this episode, Dennis ventured to the North Hollywood home studio of singer-songwriter Matt Zarley for a listening party of Matt's new CD "The Estrogen Sessions." The albums named that because the…
Journalist & Blogger Greg Hernandez: "I Stepped On Brains Once"
Dennis visits the hillside Silver Lake home of journalist Greg Hernandez, the man behind the popular blog Greg In Hollywood, which is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month. Greg talks about the …
"Six" Actor Jaylen Moore: "Chew On That, Matt Damon"
Dennis visits the Sherman Oaks home of actor Jaylen Moore to talk about his role as Fish Bait on the History Channel series "Six." Jaylen talks about the incredible way the role came about, the inten…
LGBT Travel Expert Ed Salvato: "Gay Train Travel's a Thing"
Dennis catches up with Man About World editor Ed Salvato in the West Hollywood apartment where Ed is staying while attending the Travel and Adventure Show at the LA Convention Center. Ed talks about …
GALECA founder John Griffiths: "James Franco Tweeted Us an Art Piece"
Dennis visits the Hollywood home of John Griffiths, founder of the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) to discuss the group's annual Dorian Awards for film and television, whic…
L.A. Games Designer Myles Nye: "If You Get Murdered, There's Wine"
Dennis braves the pouring rain to visit the L.A. home of game designer Myles Nye, out of which Myles runs the team building events company he co-founded called Wise Guys Events. Myles talks about th…
Film Junkies Michael Dougherty & Glenn Gaylord: 2016 Movie Wrap-Up
In this super-sized episode, Dennis braves the El Nino-esque rains to visit the L.A. apartment of writer and film enthusiast Michael Dougherty to discuss the Year in Movies 2016 with Dougherty and fi…
Dancers Kevin Stea & Carlton Wilborn: "Living to Tell"
Dennis visits the Hollywood home of Kevin Stea to talk to Stea and Carlton Wilborn about the new documentary they appear in "Strike a Pose," which reunites the male dancers from Madonna's ground-brea…
Comedian Frank DeCaro: "Pig in a Blanket Through a Cinder Block Wall"
Dennis visits comedian, radio host, author and all-round delight Frank DeCaro at his San Fernando Valley apartment to talk about Frank's latest gig, opening for comedian Lisa Lampanelli on the road. …
"La La Land" Music Supervisor Steve Gizicki: "Here's to the Fools Who Dream"
On a rare rainy day in LA, Dennis visits the L.A. home of Steve Gizicki, Music Supervisor of one of the buzziest movies of the year, "La La Land." They talk about how he got the gig, what his job as …
Garrett Anderson from Spruce 0132: "Hashtag Upside-Down Baby Jesus"
Dennis visits his old college theater buddy Garrett Anderson at the Christmas-themed store he co-owns with his partner on 3rd Street in Los Angeles to talk about the hot Christmas decorating trends--…
Kiss Me, Kill Me Premier: Live from the Red Carpet
In this episode, Dennis heads to Westwood for the premier of the new gay thriller Kiss Me, Kill Me to interview cast members Van Hansis (As the World Turns), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye), Kit Williamson…
"Kiss Me Kill Me" filmmakers Casper Andreas & David Michael Barrett: "I Remember Having to Approve the Sperm"
Dennis visits the Echo Park home of screenwriter David Michael Barrett to talk with Barrett and director Casper Andreas about the new gay thriller they produced together "Kiss Me Kill Me." The pair t…