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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, photographe ...
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The Fabulous Invalid

Broadway Podcast Network

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The Fabulous Invalid is a theatrical production company founded in 2018 by Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo with the mission to illuminate untold stories and fascinating personalities on air and on stage with a reverence for the past, a bold outlook for the future, and a dash of panache. The company takes its name from the title of a 1938 backstage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart that has since become a loving nickname for Broadway itself—always deemed on the verge of decline, yet always b ...
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Let's Talk Faith and Justice

Boston Laferté, Lyndon Sayers, CFUV

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Let's Talk Faith and Justice is a podcast hosted by Boston Laferté, a current JD/JID and MDiv student, and Lyndon Sayers, co-pastor of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria and a spiritual care provider with UVic Multifaith. The podcast explores topics of faith through the lens of justice, and topics of justice through the lens of faith. Both the hosts and guests bring their own unique life experiences and faith journeys to explore how the sometimes-conflicting worlds of faith and justice ...
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by L.A. theater director Bart DeLorenzo to talk about his newest production, Noel Coward's Design for Living at the Odyssey Theatre, as well as his career in general. Bart talks about why the 90 year-old play--about three young, struggling artists who can't seem to live without each other--seems so resonant in this moment.…
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Today, we're exploring why men need more alone time and how expanding our boundaries of possibility can transform our roles as fathers, leaders and individuals. I’m joined by Cory Firth, explorer of the human ecosystem, delving into biological, psychological, socio-environmental, and spiritual elements for sustainable growth and in support of a new…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Zach Meiners and Elena Joy Thurston, two of the three conversion therapy survivors profiled in the new documentary Conversion, which was also directed by Meiners. (The third survivor profiled is Dustin Rayburn AKA Dusty Ray Bottoms from RuPaul's Drag Race). Zach talks about what inspired him to make the film, why he use…
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Kelly Foss is a renowned thought leader in personal development with a focus on minimalist living. She is a podcast producer, host, and writer. She manages a top 1% mental health podcast, Millennial Minimalists. This podcast has over 1.4 million downloads and more than 200 episodes, where she interviews New York Times best-selling authors in scienc…
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Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative…
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Michael Sanders is the Co-founder & Chief Storyteller at Horizon, creators of Sequence, the leading development platform for integrating web3 into games. Sequence is on a mission to make web3 easy, fun, and accessible for everyone. Michael is also the author of the best-selling book Ayahuasca: An Executive's Enlightenment. ___ Get your copy of Pers…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Argentine-born filmmaker Tomás Gómez Bustillo to talk about his delightful, three-time Indie Spirit Award-nominated film Chronicles of a Wandering Saint, which was first mentioned on this podcast earlier this year when Drew Droege raved about it during our year-end movie wrap-up. The movie is about an elderly woman in a…
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Dennis connects via Zoom with two of the people behind the play The Sandwich Ministry; playwright Miranda Rose Hall and Armando Huipe, who is the Executive Director of the Skylight Theatre Company in Los Angeles where the show is running through July 7, 2024. The play is one of the best things Dennis has seen on stage in years. The story concerns t…
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Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back Leah Smart, journalist and the brilliant host of LinkedIn’s 'Everyday Better with Leah Smart.’ Together, we delve into the delicate balance between striving for improvement and appreciating our current state, offering fresh perspectives on knowing when you've truly done enough. ___ Get your copy of Personal Socra…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by film critic Alonso Duralde to discuss his new coffee table book Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance In Film. It's a beautifully written and designed book about at the history of queer people in the movies, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Alonso talks about the arti…
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Noel Buckley founded Knolly Bikes, a highly respected mountain bike brand based in British Columbia, Canada. He has a background in physics from the University of British Columbia and worked as an engineering physicist for a decade before starting Knolly in 2006. Before Knolly, he worked in machine vision systems for industrial forestry application…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor Bryan Terrell Clark who plays a gay teacher "Mr. Tea" on the BET+ mystery-comedy series Diarra From Detroit. Bryan talks about how he knew the show's creator and star Diarra Kilpatrick for years before working with her and how thrilled he was to learn she was writing the role of Mr. Tea with him in mind. He also t…
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Chef Devan is a dynamic culinary personality with a masterful balance of skill, passion, and energy that captivates television audiences, food enthusiasts, and clients. He openly speaks and shares his sobriety journey, along with how mental health plays a huge part in his daily life. Chef Devan's debut cookbook, "Mad Love: Big Flavors Made to Share…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Christian McLaughin, author of the novels Glamourpuss and Sex Toys of the Gods, to talk about his newest project; the play Trumpery, which is having its world premier at the LA Fringe Festival through June 28th. Here's the shows not-so-implausible premise: Ex-President Trump (Austin Walker) is running from the law on a …
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Is your relentless drive to achieve slowly consuming the very essence of who you are? Joining us today is Brad Wells, a thought-provoking voice challenging the conventional notions of what it means to be driven and successful. In this insightful conversation, we explore a refreshing perspective on aligning ambition with authenticity and finding bal…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom from London by K Anderson, host of the podcast Lost Spaces. On its surface, the show is about lost queer spaces like bars and bookstores, but on a deeper level it about queer people discovering who they really are, often on a dance floor. K talks about how he first got the idea for the podcast, how doing it has changed his…
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Sasha and Melissa Perron are competitive runners based on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen people. They are Kwakwaka’wakw from Da’naxda’xw First Nation. Boston, Lyndon, Sasha, and Melissa sit down in the studio to talk about running joined by Sandra, Sasha and Melissa’s mom! The conversation covers how the siblings got into running and how they h…
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Are you living in alignment with your true energetic blueprint? Discover how Human Design can reveal your unique strengths and unlock your highest potential. Francesca Brunsden is a trained life coach proficient in Human Design, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping. She offers a distinctive coaching exp…
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Dennis is joined by author Carl Siciliano for Part 2 of their conversation about Carl's new book Marking Room and his decades-long career, fighting to protect the lives of LGBTQ youth in New York City. Carl talks about the most difficult part of writing the book; reliving the murder of his young friend Ali Forney. He also talks about the big themes…
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Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively …
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by author Carl Siciliano to discuss his new book Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging and a Safe Space for LGBT Youth, which documents his founding of the Ali Forney Center in New York City in 2002 as well his many years at the Times Square youth center Safe Space before that. It was at Safe Space in …
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Are you ready to eliminate toxins from your life? We're not just talking about the harmful substances around you, but also the internal ones affecting your well-being. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly and Allison from Branch Basics to explore how you can cleanse your body and environment for a healthier, happier life. Join us for an enlighten…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Capella Fahoome, a film producer who also works as what she calls a "Production Whisperer," which is a consultant who helps sets run more smoothly. Capella talks about how she first got into film, the rookie mistakes she made when she was first starting out and the difference between being a Set Whisperer and a Set Wolf…
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Stephanie Harrison, a happiness science expert and founder of the New Happy philosophy, holds a master's in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she led the development of science-backed well-being programs as the Director of Learning at Thrive Global. Her company, The New Happy, has transformed how people perceive a…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by photographer and director Mike Ruiz to discuss his latest project, Vanessa Williams new music video "Legs," his long friendship with Williams and how he relates to the song's theme of being fabulous at any age. Meanwhile, Dennis recalls how he once asked Vanessa Williams to dance at a Halloween party in 1986 and she sai…
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Jeff Wetzler, co-CEO of Transcend, brings over 25 years of expertise in learning and human potential. With a background spanning business and education, he's served as a management consultant to leading corporations, facilitated learning for global leaders, and held the role of Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff holds a doctorate in …
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Kevin Daniels and Logan Arditty, who co-star in the play Monsters of the American Cinema, which is produced by the Rogue Machine theater company and showing at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood through May 19th. Dennis caught the play and was struck at the connection between the intergenerational pair who are the only act…
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Jeff is CEO and Co-Founder at Commune, an online course platform featuring world-renowned teachers in integrative medicine, personal development, yoga, meditation, and social impact. Jeff is also the host of the Commune Podcast, which ranks in the top 1% of all podcasts. ___ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect …
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For the 10th Anniversary of Dennis Anyone, Dennis flips the script and gets interviewed by one of his past guests, filmmaker and longtime Dennis Anyone listener Robert Chandler. This is Part 2 of their interview, in which Dennis recalls some of his most memorable interviews with folks like Leslie Jordan, Kate Flannery, Mitchell Anderson and Dick De…
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David Binns leads individuals to build elite strategies in mind, money, body and love. He is the founder of the transformational program, BASECAMP. "It's time to stop looking for answers outside of yourself and justifying why you aren't living up to your full potential. Today is the day that you will make THE DECISION to rewrite your future." - Dav…
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For the 10th Anniversary of Dennis Anyone, Dennis flips the script and gets interviewed by one of his past guests, filmmaker and longtime Dennis Anyone listener Robert Chandler. Dennis recalls the beginning of Dennis Anyone, his first guests, why he does it and how it feels to have done 410 episodes. He also talks about why he likes interviewing pe…
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Kelly Noonan Gores has worked in entertainment since she was seven years old. In 2012, she transitioned from acting and started Elevative Entertainment with the intention of creating conscious media that informs, empowers, and inspires. She is the writer, director, and producer of the award-winning feature-length documentary Heal, and, due to the f…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by filmmaker Brian Sloan whose 1997 gay rom-com I Think I Do is coming to streaming this month in a newly restored version. It's also being celebrated at a Newfest screening and cast reunion on April 15th at the BAM Rose Cinemas in New York City. Brian talks about what originally inspired him to write the movie, the thrill…
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Mia Martina's journey is one of stark contrast, from the humble beginnings of a small town with just 500 residents to the electrifying stage where she performed before 200,000 screaming fans. As a multi-platinum recording artist, Mia reached the zenith of her career, yet chose unwavering authenticity over conformity, a decision that left her ostrac…
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