Best Carl Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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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Billam-Smith retains his WBO title 32:55

3d ago32:55

32:55

Barry Jones and Buncey react to Chris Billam-Smith retaining his world title. The pair are backstage at Selhurst Park and speak to both CBS and Richard Riakporhe. They also chat with promoter Ben Shalom and trainer Shane McGuigan about what's next for the man from Bournemouth.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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

7d 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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CBS vs Riakporhe: The Preview 32:00

7d ago32:00

32:00

Buncey heads to Croydon ahead of this weekend’s world title fight at Selhurst Park. He chats to both Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe and promoter Ben Shalom. We also hear from Ben Whittaker and Fran Hennessy who feature on the undercard.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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How to prepare a fighter with Shane McGuigan 39:22

10d ago39:22

39:22

Top trainer Shane McGuigan joins Buncey to explain how he prepares a fighter for fight night. From cutting weight for the weigh-in to the moments before the first bell, he shares the practices and processes that he and his team go through to ensure their fighter is in the best mental and physical condition.…

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

14d 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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Queensberry thrash Matchroom 34:10

18d ago34:10

34:10

Barry Jones joins Buncey to look back at unforgettable night of Boxing. They hear from the victorious Frank Warren and a deflated Eddie Hearn. And Nick Ball, who won the fight of the night, tells us what it feels like to become a world champion.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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5v5: Team Matchroom 39:06

20d ago39:06

39:06

Buncey goes inside the Matrchroom camp as we continue to build up to Saturday night. He speaks to boss Eddie Hearn, as well as Craig Richards and Ray Ford. We also get a perspective on the heavyweights from Joseph Parker and Michael Buffer makes his mandatory appearance on the pod.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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5v5: Team Queensberry 33:06

20d ago33:06

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Buncey is joined by Barry Jones to look ahead to Saturday night. They focus on Queensberry in this pod and hear from boss Frank Warren, his team captain Hamzah Sheeraz and light heavyweight Willy Hutchinson.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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

21d 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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Taylor v Catterall, 5v5 and Olympic qualifiers 32:29

24d ago32:29

32:29

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to look back at a pulsating night of boxing in Leeds. They hear from the victorious Jack Catterall, a disappointed Josh Taylor and the promoter Eddie Hearn. And with the Matchroom v Queensberry 5v5 this weekend, the pair cast their eye over the fights they are looking forward to. Also, with Olympic qualifiers taking pla…

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Taylor v Catterall 2: The Press Conference 32:29

28d ago32:29

32:29

Steve Bunce is in Leeds for the press conference of Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall The Rematch. Join Steve as he sits down to speak with promoter Eddie Hearn, the two fighters Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall and their respective coaches; Jamie Moore and Joe Mcnally.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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

28d 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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Production Whisperer & Host of the When Is Now Podcast Capella Fahoome: "People Make Me Happy" 1:10:34

1M 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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Wales’ first female world champion 34:05

1M ago34:05

34:05

Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey as Lauren Price becomes a world champion. She is joined by Barry Jones to reflect on an historic night of boxing in the Welsh capital. We hear from Lauren, as well as her promoter Ben Shalom and her partner Karriss Artingstall.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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

1M 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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Introducing... Powerplay: The House of Don King 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

Veteran fight aficionado Steve Bunce is alongside Heavyweight Champion of the World Lennox Lewis to examine the early life and crimes of notorious Boxing promoter Don King. Listen to the full box set first on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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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

2M ago48:07

48:07

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

2M 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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DENNIS ANYONE 10th ANNIVERSARY INTERVIEW PART 1 58:26

2M 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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I Think I Do FIlmmaker Brian Sloan: "Hey, Do You Know Somebody Named Elaine Stritch?" 53:51

2M ago53:51

53:51

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

3M ago47:38

47:38

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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Pod on tour - Warrington and Bridges in Leeds 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

Buncey is joined by Josh Warrington and Ebanie Bridges as the tour heads to Leeds. The pair discuss the highs and lows of their career, how they are hungry to regain their world titles, and they take questions from the audience.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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

3M ago57:51

57:51

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

3M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

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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Author Abdi Nazemian ("Like A Love Story"): "The Opposite of Shame Is Madonna" 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

Dennis is joined via Zoom by author Abdi Nazemian (Only This Beautiful Moment) to discuss his previous book Like A Love Story, which is about three high schoolers in the late 1980's who are obsessed with Madonna. Dennis first met Abdi at a queer writers mixer and commented on Abdi's Madonna T-shirt. They discovered they were both big fans of Madge …

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ACMT WORKSHOP REUNION w/ Kristin Dahl, Sherri Fleming, Karole Forman, Dennis Osborne and Jon Thomas 55:32

3M ago55:32

55:32

In this special episode of Dennis Anyone, Dennis is joined by five friends he's known since 1986 when he moved from Arizona to Los Angeles to take part in a 12-week long performing workshop put on by American Center for Musical Theater at held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles. This reunion meal happened in 2017 and was held …

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TCM Host and Author Dave Karger (50 Oscar Nights): "Oprah Roses Don't Die" 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

Dennis is joined via Zoom by TCM host Dave Karger to discuss his new book, 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars and Filmmakers On Their Career Defining Wins, which features delicious new interviews with icons like Nicole Kidman, Jane Fonda, Martin Scorsese and Mel Brooks as well as lesser-known winners like Precious screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher, documen…

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THE YEAR IN MOVIES 2023 Part 2 w/ film critic Glenn Gaylord and actor-writer Drew Droege 1:19:45

4M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Glenn Gaylord, Senior Film Critic at The Queer Review, and actor-writer-film enthusiast Drew Droege to talk about the movies of last year; their favorites, the moments that have stuck with them and the movies they just weren’t that into. The films discussed include Barbie, Anatomy of a Fall, Dicks: The Musical, A Good P…

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THE YEAR IN MOVIES 2023 Part 1 w/ film critic Glenn Gaylord and actor-writer-film lover Drew Droege 1:04:10

4M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Glenn Gaylord, Senior Film Critic at The Queer Review, and actor-writer-film enthusiast Drew Droege to talk about the movies of last year; their favorites, the moments that have stuck with them and the movies they just weren’t that into. The films discussed include The Zone of Interest, American Fiction, M3GAN, Bottoms,…

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Pod on tour - The Walsh Brothers in Cromer 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

Buncey takes the pod to Cromer for the third stop on its UK tour. He’s joined on stage by the Walsh brothers - Liam, Ryan and Michael. They take us back to the early days of sparring in their living room, fighting their dad for a few quid and what regrets they have from their respective careers.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Playwright & Director Luke Yankee ("Marilyn, Mom & Me"): "My Mother Was Famous For Going 'Fire, Ready, Aim'!" 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Dennis is joined via Zoom by playwright and director Luke Yankee whose new play Marilyn, Mom, and Me will have its World Premier on February 16th at the International City Theatre in Long Beach, CA. The play is about Luke's mother, Oscar-winning actress Eileen Heckart and her close friendship Marilyn Monroe while they were shooting the movie Bus St…

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Author Curtis Chin ("Everything I Learned, I Learned In A Chinese Restaurant"): "I Live My Life As A Chinese Waiter" 1:12:23

5M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Dennis is joined via Zoom by author Curtis Chin to discuss his new memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned In A Chinese Restaurant, which is about his upbringing as one of six kids raised by parents who owned a Chinese restaurant in downtown Detroit called Chung's. Curtis talks about what a magical place Chung's was and what it was like to visit it …

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Author Tim Murphy ("Speech Team"): "I Don't Even Think I Knew What Mincing Meant" 1:27:01

5M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

Dennis is joined via Zoom by novelist Tim Murphy to discuss his latest novel Speech Team, which he describes as a book about "small T trauma." The book is about four friends in their 40's who were on their high school speech team who reunite and decide to confront the teacher who led the group and said some f-ed up things to each of them back in th…

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""ONLY IN WEHO!" The Creators & Stars of the webseries "OPEN TO IT" play YOU DON'T KNOW MY LIFE! 55:31

5M ago55:31

55:31

Dennis is joined joined via Zoom by the Fab Five from the new gay webseries Open To It, which is about a happy Weho couple named Greg and Cam who decide it might be fun and exciting to open things up sexually,...and hijinks ensue. Playing the game with Dennis are writer-director-EP Frank Arthur Smith who plays Greg, EP-director Greg Wolf, EP-direct…

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Performer-Writer Adam Sank: "Stop Freakin' Taking My Neosporin" 1:09:07

5M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Adam Sank, the star and writer of the one-man show Adam Sank: Bad Dates, which plays Oscar's in Palm Springs on January 11th and 12th. Adam talks about how the show grew out of his stand up act and evolved into a much richer, more theatrical experience than anything he had done previously. He also talks about people alw…

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NEW YEARS IN PALM SPRINGS GAME NIGHT w/ Craig Chester, Jack Kenny, Byron Lane & Terry Ray playing You Don't Know My Life! 48:25

6M ago48:25

48:25

For his first episode of 2024, Dennis is joined via Zoom by his pals actor-writer Craig Chester (Swoon, Adam & Steve), writer-showrunner Jack Kenny (Warehouse 13, The Book of Daniel), author Byron Lane (Big Gay Wedding, A Star Is Bored) & Terry Ray (actor and co-founder of The Bent Theater Company) for a few rollicking rounds of You Don't Know My L…

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Filmmaker Todd Verow & Actor Guillermo Diaz: "It Was Like Summer Camp...With Poppers" 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

For his final episode of 2023, Dennis is joined by filmmaker Todd Verow and actor Guillermo Diaz from the new gay thriller You Can't Stay Here, which is about a repressed photographer who becomes obsessed with visiting the gay cruising area the Ramble in New York's Central Park. The producing team recall how they first connected over Instagram, wit…

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2023 5 Live Boxing Awards 57:04

6M ago57:04

57:04

Former world champions Barry Jones and Richie Woodhall join Steve Bunce as the 5 Live Boxing awards return. They are tasked with deciding the winners of six categories including “Fight of the year” and “British boxer of the year”.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Seasonal Sermon: Reflections from Podcast Memorials 3:03

6M ago3:03

3:03

In this special seasonal episode of Podcast Graveyard, host James Bishop reflects on the journey of the last 8 weeks and shares 3 overarching lessons he's learned as the podcast grew. Exciting new developments are on the horizon for 2024, including additional formats and a live, in-person gathering. Join us for a thoughtful and hopeful reflection a…

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Excerpts from Dennis Hensley's THE MISMATCH GAME: I'll Be Homo For Christmas Edition 56:58

6M ago56:58

56:58

In this special holiday episode, Dennis shares excerpts from the comedy game show Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game from December 9th and the LA LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre. The panelists are Nadya Ginsburg (Cher), Dante (Christopher Lloyd), Nicole Parker (Celine Dion), Rebekah Kochan (Jennifer Coolidge), Felix Pire (Silverlake Santa) & Tom Lenk…

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The Fine Line Between Comedy and Tragedy with Jim Salveson 41:24

6M ago41:24

41:24

Welcome, dear listeners, to Podcast Graveyard! Today, we tell the tale of "On The Left Side," a football podcast that took its final whistle in November 2020. Join me, your host James Bishop, as I lead you through Jim Salveson's journey to the other side of podcasting. Learn of the triumphs and tragedies that led to the inevitable farewell of this …

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Performer & Radio Host John Hill ("Wellness Check"): "I Thought I Had EGOT-ed At Six Flags" 1:04:08

6M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Dennis is joined via Zoom by writer-performer John Hill to talk about his show Wellness Check, which is a mix of standup comedy and original songs, all overseen by John's chihuahua Pete who sits atop the piano and judges both John and the audience. John talks about the real life events that inspired the show, like getting sober during the pandemic,…

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Know Your Ending Before You Start with Charlotte Foster 36:45

6M ago36:45

36:45

SUMMARY Welcome, dear listeners, to the ghostly depths of Podcast Graveyard, where the echoes of dead podcasts resonate. In today's bone-chilling episode, we uncover the tale of "Cultural Quarter of an Hour," a podcast that shed light on Stoke on Trent's local culture before meeting its untimely demise. Join me, James Bishop, as I unearth the haunt…

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Pod on tour: Joe Calzaghe and Barry Jones in Cardiff 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

Buncey takes the pod to Cardiff for the second stop on its UK tour. Former world champions Joe Calzaghe and Barry Jones join him on stage to look back at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of their respective careers. Barry gives a convincing argument as to why he was the better boxer of the pair, and Joe still remembers where he was when news …

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Holiday Gift Guide 2023 w/ Michael DeMartino, Eddie Shapiro, Dudley Beene & Patrick Marks 1:13:09

7M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Dennis is joined via Zoom by four different guests, each of whom have products that are perfect for holiday give gifting. First up is Michael DeMartino from Pillow Top, a line of queer-centric pillows and accessories. Michael talks about why he went into pillows, the thrill of having his leather harness pillow featured on Netflix's How To Build a S…

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Give It a Rest with Kacey Hayes 31:00

7M ago31:00

31:00

SUMMARY Welcome, dear listeners, to a spine-chilling episode of Podcast Graveyard! Join me James Bishop, as we delve deep into the ghostly tale of "Give It A Rest," a podcast that eventually did what it dais on the tin! In this bone-chilling episode, we are joined by Kacey Hayes, the brave mind behind the late "Give It A Rest." Together, we will un…

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Author Mark S. King (My Fabulous Disease) Part 2: "I Am, By The Way, A Ginger Daddy And I'm Hanging On To That" 36:49

7M ago36:49

36:49

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Mark S. King for Part 2 of their conversation about Mark's new book My Fabulous Disease as well as his previous memoir A Place Like This. In Part 2, Mark talks about building massive box kites with his father, how his father encouraged risk-taking in life and how surviving the AIDS crisis prepared him to deal with his f…

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The Anguish of Creativity with Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

SUMMARY Welcome to Podcast Graveyard, where we gather to mourn the untimely demise of dead podcasts. Today's somber gathering centres around the haunting tale of Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago and his ill-fated creation, "The Little Anguish Tapes." From the cursed decisions, to the eerie obstacles, we uncover the secrets behind his chilling choice to c…

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Filmmaker Billy Luther ("Frybread Face & Me"): "I Just Knew I Had a Story To Tell" 41:44

7M ago41:44

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by filmmaker Billy Luther to discuss his film Frybread Face and Me, which comes out in select theaters and on Netflix on the day after Thanksgiving, November 24th. The film is a coming-of-age story set on the Navajo reservation in Northern Arizona and is based on Billy's own experience of going to stay with his grandmother…

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