"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.
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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Recent Episodes
July 31, 2026
Singer-Songwriter Paul Cher (Home to Wonderland): "I Would Trust Madonna More Than My Mom"
<p class="p1">Dennis is joined via Zoom by singer-songwriter Paul Cher to talk about his new EP Home to Wonderland, his first release of original songs after putting out several albums of covers. Paul talks about getting the courage to put his own words and music out there, the divas that see him through like Donna Summer, Madonna, Cher and Diana Ross and his ever-changing feelings about streaming services. This episode is also a Listening Party which Dennis playing snippets of the EP's five individual songs: "Home to Wonderland," "The Skeleton Tree," "Mirage," "Black Dahlia" and "Straightjacket," which is about his fetish for straightjackets, which Paul discussed on the podcast in 2022 when he put out his own deck of straightjacket tarot cards. Other topics include: the fascinating story behind why he changed his name from Ybarra to Cher, what it's like to grow up with a gay twin, that time he met and bonded with Annie Lennox and why he believes if you're not embarrassing yourself, you're not doing it right.</p> <p class="p1">www.paulcher.com</p>
July 23, 2026
Playwright Erik Patterson & Actor Michael Sturgis (F++king Strangers): "Theater Is My Church"
Host Dennis Hensley interviews playwright Erik Patterson and actor Michael Sturgis about their new play "F++king Strangers," exploring connection and sexuality in modern society.
July 9, 2026
Filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz (Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders): "Half The Audience Was In Leather"
Host Dennis Hensley interviews documentary filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz about his film "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders," exploring a controversial film, real-life murders, and a pivotal moment in queer history.
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