Best Boy Nite Podcasts (2024)

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TV Writer & Author Stan Zimmerman (The Girls: From Golden To Gilmore) Part 1: "I Wanted To Be An Ernie Flatt Dancer On The Carol Burnett Show" 54:40

6d ago54:40

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by television writer Stan Zimmerman to talk about his memoir The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore, which documents his career working on such iconic shows as Roseanne, The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls as well as The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel. In this first part of a two-part interview, Stan talks about his m…

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Britt Bowman – Drummer (Demi Lovato, Royal and the Serpent) 43:23

6d ago43:23

43:23

This week we had an amazing chat with Demi Lovato's touring drummer, Britt Bowman! Britt chats about how she got into drumming, what it's like doing arena tours, being on the road, the importance of social media and more! The post Britt Bowman – Drummer (Demi Lovato, Royal and the Serpent) appeared first on idobi.…

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Actors Michael Sturgis & Sean Luc Rogers (Clarkston): "A Genuine Dinner at the Costco Food Court" 56:28

13d ago56:28

56:28

Dennis is joined via Zoom by actors Michael Sturgis & Sean Luc Rogers from the Echo Theater Company's production of Samuel D. Hunter's play Clarkston, which is playing at the Atwater Village Theatre in LA through October 21. Here's the synopsis: "Welcome to Clarkston, Washington, where Jake (Michael) and Chris (Sean) meet working the night shift at…

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Chinwag time! Chappel Roan tour, Big Brother 28:41

20d ago28:41

28:41

This week Jess and Bowie have a good old chinwag about Jess being booked to play drums for Chapel Roan, sliding doors and Big Brother! The post Chinwag time! Chappel Roan tour, Big Brother appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Actor-Singer-Influencer Garrett Clayton: "I Just Want To Be The Boy Version Of Thoroughly Modern Millie" 1:02:55

22d ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor-singer-dancer-influencer Garrett Clayton to discuss his new cabaret show Hero To Villain, which hits LA on September 19 and Palm Springs on September 21st. Garrett talks about the journey of the show, which takes the audience from Garrett's good guy role in Disney's Teen Beach Movie to his more recent stage work, …

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Happy Clothes filmmaker Michael Selditch: "With Pat, Nothin's Ever Too Much" 1:07:17

27d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Dennis is joined via Zoom by filmmaker Michael Selditch to talk about his new documentary Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field, which is all about the iconic stylist behind the clothes on Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, Run the World and The Devil Wears Prada. Michael talks about what inspired him to want to make the movie, how he got Patri…

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Boy Jr – Singer Songwriter 40:50

27d ago40:50

40:50

This week on Babes Behind the Beats we chat with singer songwriter Boy Jnr about her work on socials, writing music, the future of the music industry and more. The post Boy Jr – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Actor-Singer David Burnham ("Burnham Sings Buble"): "My Pants Were So Tight I Almost Passed Out" 58:38

1M ago58:38

58:38

Dennis is joined by singer-actor David Burnham to talk about his new cabaret show Burnham Sings Buble, in which he interprets the music of Michael Buble, singing hits like "Home" and "Everything" along with more obscure Buble gems. David also talks about his previous touring show, a tribute Tom Jones, which, in true Tom Jones fashion, featured pant…

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Still Working 9 to 5 Filmmakers Gary & Larry Lane: "Just Cuz You're Twins, Don’t Think You're Special" 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Dennis is joined by two of the filmmakers of the new documentary Still Working 9 to 5, which is about the classic film comedy from 1980 and the ongoing movement for equality for women that the film depicted. Gary co-directed the film and Larry executive produced it. The twin brothers talk about how they first got the idea to make the documentary, t…

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Interview with Cory & America from Big Brother 25! 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

Jess & Bowie Jane chat with Cory and America about being in the Big Brother house and life afterwards together in Nashville! The post Interview with Cory & America from Big Brother 25! appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Big Brother Deep Dive with Bowie Jane 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Jess Bowen gives the very first IN DEPTH interview with our own Bowie Jane (3rd place Big Brother 25) where she chats about her experience in the Big Brother house! You don't wanna miss this one! The post Big Brother Deep Dive with Bowie Jane appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Ganymede Filmmakers Colby Holt & Sam Probst: "I Believe We're Dealing With a Ganymede" 57:19

2M ago57:19

57:19

Dennis is joined via Zoom by the filmmakers behind the new gay thriller Ganymede, Colby Holt & Sam Probst. The film is about a high school wrestling star from a strict Christian family who develops feelings for his openly gay classmate, which causes him to be haunted by a terrifying creature. The co-directors, who are also husbands, talk about wher…

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Singer-Songwriter & Composer Greg O'Connor: "I Never Gave Myself Permission To Do This Before" 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

Dennis connects via Zoom with musician Greg O'Connor to talk about his debut album The Place I've Never Been and what it's been like to venture out as a solo artist after decades of writing songs and scores for TV and movies. Greg talks about what inspired him to take such a big swing in his mid-50's, the artists that inspired him like Toto, The Be…

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Kendoll – DJ Producer 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

This week we chat with bass house artist Kendoll who has been making huge waves in the scene having performed at Beyond Wonderland, EDC Vegas and more. Kendoll talks about moving to LA, going to production school and diving deep into the world of djing and production. The post Kendoll – DJ Producer appeared first on idobi.…

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Legendary Bingo founder & Musician Jeffery Bowman: "I've Lived this Nick at Nite Life" 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Dennis connects via Zoom with Jeffery Bowman who is the founder and co-host of Legendary Bingo, a West Hollywood staple since 1998. Jeffery talks about the event's humble beginnings, how he enlisted the queen Belle Aire early on as his first drag co-host and how the event has raised over $9 million to date for countless local charities. He dishes a…

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LOLO – Singer Songwriter

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LØLØ’s journey started long before she became the fully formed pop rock force we now know today, gracing the stage with her hard hitting passion and tour de force performance energy. We chat about touring life, her amazing career, new music and more! The post LOLO – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi.…

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Reilly Smedley – Big Brother 25, Casting Tips, Watching Live Feeds 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

Ok we loved stepping outside the music box to chat with fellow Big Brother house mate Reilly Smedley. Reilly tells us about her casting process, what it was like to be evicted and then watch the live feeds, her strategy, her upcoming podcast and more!! The post Reilly Smedley – Big Brother 25, Casting Tips, Watching Live Feeds appeared first on ido…

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With Love, Mommie Dearest Author A. Ashley Hoff: "Faye Dunaway Gave a Performance For the Ages" 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Dennis is joined in person by author A. Ashley Hoff to discuss his new book With Love, Mommie Dearest, his follow-up to Match Game 101, which he discussed on the podcast a few years back. Ashley talks about why he wanted to write this book, what surprised him while he was conducting interviews and doing research and why be believes that Faye Dunawa…

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Aubrey Harris – Bassist & songwriter (Fletcher, Keith Urban, Jacob Collier) 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

This week we chat with bassist and songwriter, Aubrey Harris! She began playing electric bass at age 13 and sitting in on gigs with her father, a jazz drummer. When Aubrey was 16, she was awarded a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music where she graduated in 2017. She chats with us about doing her 10,000 hours performing at Disney Wor…

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L.A. Theater Director Bart DeLorenzo ("Design for Living"): "Bob Fosse Taught Me To Snap My Fingers" 1:17:20

3M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

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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Conversion filmmaker Zach Meiners and featured subject Elena Joy Thurston: "Using My Voice Helps Me To Heal" 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

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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Kayla Starr – Kanya West, Marina, Macy Gray 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

This is seriously another ripper interview. Kayla Starr has had a fascinating career both with her solo projects and also as a backing singer performing with Kanye West, Macy Gray, ODESZA, Iggy Azalea, Shamir, Rachel Platten, Sabrina Carpenter, and Marina. Don't miss this chat! The post Kayla Starr – Kanya West, Marina, Macy Gray appeared first on …

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Chronicles of a Wandering Saint filmmaker Tomás Gómez Bustillo: "Making Fun Sh#t With My Friends" 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

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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Jax – 2 hour in depth interview 2:16:50

3M ago2:16:50

2:16:50

Jess & Bowie chat with singer songwriter Jax who has had a huge amount of success with her single Victoria's Secret. We chat in depth about the industry, signing with major labels, keeping creative control, dealing with fame and more! A two hour hilarious and informative interview! The post Jax – 2 hour in depth interview appeared first on idobi.…

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Playwright Miranda Rose Hall & Executive Director Armando Huipe (The Sandwich Ministry): "I Write About The Questions That Keep Me Up At Night" 43:28

3M ago43:28

43:28

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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Author Alonso Duralde (Hollywood Pride): "Take The Gays Away And None Of This Happens" 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

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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Laura Whitmore – Music PR guru (Marshall, Korg, Vox), WIMN 24:43

3M ago24:43

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This week we chat with the amazing Laura Whitmore who has had such an amazing history in the world of music PR! She chats with us about her extensive work doing AR at Korg, Guitar World, the Women's International Music Network and the She Rocks Awards! The post Laura Whitmore – Music PR guru (Marshall, Korg, Vox), WIMN appeared first on idobi.…

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Actor-Singer Activist Bryan Terrell Clark (Diarra From Detroit): "Joy Can Be Resistance" 1:08:51

4M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

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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Nikitaa – Singer Songwriter, Mumbai India 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

We chat with Nikitaa who was born and raised in Mumbai and now lives in LA! She chats about her music career as well as being deeply inspired by her family's ties to Indian classical music! The post Nikitaa – Singer Songwriter, Mumbai India appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Trumpery playwright Christian McLaughlin: "It’s All Gonna End Because of a Desk" 1:10:52

4M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

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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Lost Spaces podcast host K Anderson: "I Keep Getting Asked If I’m A Therapist" 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

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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Brooke Alexx – Singer Songwriter 32:32

4M ago32:32

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Brooke Alexx talks about moving from her musical theater background to releasing and writing music, touring and more. The post Brooke Alexx – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Author Carl Siciliano (Making Room) Part 2: "What Do We Owe The People Who Love Us?" 1:16:43

4M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

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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Author Carl Siciliano (Making Room) Part 1: "I Could See That They Were Beloved" 1:07:38

5M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

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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Leanne Bowes – Demi Lovato Bass Player & Musical Director 25:32

5M ago25:32

25:32

What an impressive career Leanne Bowes has had! Leanne tells us about her journey to working in music, playing bass for huge bands such as Demi Lovato, Big Time Rush, Tones & I, Dove Cameron and so many more! She also talks all about her role as Demi Lovato's music director, and touring! The post Leanne Bowes – Demi Lovato Bass Player & Musical Dir…

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Production Whisperer & Host of the When Is Now Podcast Capella Fahoome: "People Make Me Happy" 1:10:34

5M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

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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Bonnie McIntosh – Keyboardist for Post Malone, Kehlani, Halsey, Selena Gomez 54:01

5M ago54:01

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What a freakin awesome chat this was. Bonnie McIntosh is one hell of a chick and boy does she have some awesome stories! She is currently on tour with Post Malone as his keyboardist and has worked with Selena Gomez, Halsey, Kehlani and more. To hear how she got to the top, behind the scenes of being on tour and more, don't miss this episode! The po…

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Photographer & Director Mike Ruiz: "All I Did Was Fantasize About Being at Studio 54" 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

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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Actors Kevin Daniels and Logan Arditty ("Monsters of the American Cinema"): "I Will Never Be Scared of a Script Again" 48:07

5M ago48:07

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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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Chinwag Time – Drumeo, RATM, BB25 Hisam 37:12

5M ago37:12

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Jess and Bowie have a good old chinwag about what's been going on in their life including Jess' RATM Drumeo video, Bowie's trip to Seattle and her meet up with Big Brother's Hisam! The post Chinwag Time – Drumeo, RATM, BB25 Hisam appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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DENNIS ANYONE 10th ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW PART 2 1:08:34

6M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

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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Emily Shackelton, Songwriter (Reba McEntire, Cassadee Pope, Sara Evans & more) 49:40

6M ago49:40

49:40

Emily Shackelton is a songwriter who has had songwriting cuts with Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She is such an inspiring songwriter and wonderful performer and she tells us all about how she got her breaks as a songwriter and the ups and downs of the industry. The post Emily Shack…

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DENNIS ANYONE 10th ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW PART 1 58:26

6M ago58:26

58:26

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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Han Mee – Hot Milk, Manchester, Singer Songwriter 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

Boy did we have an awesome time chatting with Han from Hot Milk! Han talks about how she got into music, getting management, touring, living in Manchester, loving her band mates, touring, Foo Fighters and more! The post Han Mee – Hot Milk, Manchester, Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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I Think I Do FIlmmaker Brian Sloan: "Hey, Do You Know Somebody Named Elaine Stritch?" 53:51

6M ago53:51

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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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Kaleena Zanders – DJ, Vocalist, Songwriter 36:04

6M ago36:04

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This week we chat with AMAZING vocalist and DJ Kaleena Zanders! She chats about how she got into music, songwriting, writing the Superbowl commercial, singing live whilst djing and her live set up performing at EDC Vegas, getting signed to Helix Records and Wasserman, and so much more! A seriously good chat!!! The post Kaleena Zanders – DJ, Vocalis…

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Transition fiImmakers Jordan Bryon and Monica Villamizar: "Surely I Could Have Found A Nicer Bra To Burn" 47:38

6M ago47:38

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by filmmakers Monica Villamizar and Jordan Bryon to talk about their new documentary Transition, which Jordan is also the main subject of. Here's the film's synopsis: Australian journalist Jordan Bryon gains incredible access to a Taliban unit during the fall of Afghanistan. The countryʼs transition coincides with his own …

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Vicky T – Keytarist, Cobra Starship, Singer Songwriter 26:52

6M ago26:52

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This week Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane chat with Vicky T who toured the world with multi-platinum pop band cobra starship for 10 years. An experienced keytarist and songwriter, Vicky chats about her music career, studying film at Tisch, being the daughter of multiple Grammy winning procure Peter Asher, and working for Britney Spears! The post Vicky T …

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A LOVE LETTER TO XANADU with Alonso Duralde and Dave White from the Linoleum Knife film review podcast 57:51

7M ago57:51

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This is a special crossover episode with the film podcast Linoleum Knife Presents More Linoleum Knife hosting by husbands and film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde who Dennis has been friends with since the 1990s. They invited Dennis on to talk about one of his favorite movies ever, Xanadu starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly and Michael Be…

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Author Abdi Nazemian Part 2 ("Only This Beautiful Moment"): "My Books Aren't About The Fact That They've Been Banned. My Books Are About What They're About" 1:05:36

7M ago1:05:36

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Part 2 of Dennis's conversation with author Abdi Nazemian focuses on his latest book Only This Beautiful Moment, which recently won the Stonewall Award from Young Adult Literature. Abdi talks about drawing inspiration for the multigenerational story from his own family, how he was able to write scenes set in Iran despite having left there when he w…

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