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The Improv4Improv PodcastDennis and Justin at the Museum CafeIn this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. Enjoy2025-02-0817 min
Cloud Currents30. HPC, DevOps, and Security Trends with Dennis WalkerCloud Currents host, Matt Pacheco, sits down with Dennis Walker, Senior Director of HPC Solutions Architecture at HPE, discusses the world of high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure. From managing massive-scale supercomputers to implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, Dennis shares his expertise on the challenges and innovations in modern computing infrastructure. Learn about the intersection of cloud-native architecture with supercomputing, the critical role of power efficiency in large-scale operations, and the evolution of DevOps in enterprise environments.2025-01-1739 minThe Improv4Improv PodcastDennis Gives Advice To His TailorIn this episode, Dennis Pacheco and Justin D. Torres attempt a very simple exercise of grounding into making a move that's weird and utilizing that as the main driver to affect the scene. Simple though hard to do, really has some amazing fun results.2024-11-1617 min
The Pursuit of PerfectnessKnowing When to Quit
Leaving anything can be tough. The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis) talk you through it.
2024-10-0500 minThe Improv4Improv PodcastStarting with Questions with Dennis PachecoIn this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!2024-09-1024 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessDoomscrolling
There are so many messages making demands on our time. What do we do when we feel overwhelmed? And what are some strategies you can use to keep the flood of notifications, messages, alerts, and badges down to a manageable level? The Pursuers dig in and explore the topic, leaving the world a little better than they found it.
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Slang of Ages PodcastDennis Javier Jasso and Randy Sanchez of Nosotros - InterviewDennis Javier Jasso and Randy Sanchez of Nosotros to discuss "Mentiras" as well as working with Ozomatli's Raul Pacheco and their upcoming projects.
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What’s your relationship with Social Media Scrolling (particularly video scrolling)? Do you feel your brain turning to mush? Do you think it’s added any good to your life? Do you set up time limits, and do you abide by them? The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) explore these questions and more, plus we share feedback from our listeners.
2024-03-3000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessThe Perfect Way to Do Small Talk
The Pursuers (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) have a big conversation about small talk. And we hear from you, the listeners–I mean we really hear from you–in our first ever listener voicemail segment!
2024-03-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWhat did we learn this year?
It’s the end of 2023 and the Season 5 wrap, aka “The Big Finale”! The Perfectionists™️ (Ellen and Dennis, naturally) take a look back at the year, the season, and the evolution of PoP Pod as a whole, and share their (our) thoughts about what they (we) learned and where they’re (we’re) going.
So what have we learned? Listener–would you believe… quite a lot, actually?
Tell your friends about the show and rate us! All the stars, please.
2023-12-2900 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessTidying
Do you struggle to keep your living space neat and clean? Welcome to the human race, bud!
This week, the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) share their thoughts on tidying and reveal some hidden, dark truths about their own struggles with tidiness.
Also, PoP listeners share their own tips on how to keep your living space… kempt * (and how to deal when it’s not).
It’s the episode where we talk about tidying!
Rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a review...2023-12-0200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessTime-Related Batman Villains
The title says it all, folks! This week, Ellen and Dennis rank all the time-based Batman villains and crown a winner. All this plus listener emails!If you like what you hear, please consider writing a review on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!
2023-10-2700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessCooking
Do you consider yourself a failure whenever you order food delivery vs. cooking a meal? Oh, sorry, a projection right out of the gate!
What we mean to ask is, what is your relationship like with cooking? Do you enjoy it? Do you feel like an artist making a beautiful piece of work? Do you view it as a chore that you must do? What emotions come up for you? How does it connect to your identity and how you view yourself? Does perfectionism get in the way? This episode we go deep!
All that...2023-10-1300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessReading Books Perfectly
Perfect people read books, right? Man oh man, have the Perfectionists got some things to say about that. Ellen and Dennis talk about their experiences reading (and not reading) books, confess some embarrassing book-related secrets, and try to exorcise some of their guilt about not being perfect readers. All this and listener mail, too!
If you like what you hear, write us a review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
2023-09-1500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWorking Out
Exercise. It’s tough to get out there and do it sometimes! And if you’re a perfectionist who tends to be hard on yourself, it’s even harder. What’s a perfectionist to do? Ellen and Dennis share their tips, strategies, and strained metaphors to help you get back on the hamster wheel. Plus, listener responses!
Follow us on Instagram @pursuitofperfectness. If you like the show, give us a rating, subscribe, and tell your friends!
2023-09-0100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessImprov!
It had to happen! For 4 seasons The Perfectionists (Dennis and Ellen) have danced around it, referenced it, alluded to it, even performed it… but they’ve never actually devoted an entire episode to it. Until now! Saddle up, improv nerds, ‘cuz this episode we are talking all! Things! Improv!
Ellen and Dennis sit down with a very special guest – internationally trained improviser (and PoP Pod producer extraordinaire) Richard Krysztoforski – and hash it out. Improv! What is it? Why do we do it? What are the rules? Are there any? Should there be? And is there such a thing as “...2023-07-3100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessLet's Talk About Wordle! With Rob Penty
It’s the episode YOU demanded! Strap in folks, ’cause we’re talking about Wordle, the digital word game that’s taking America by storm! Fan favorite guest Rob Penty returns to gab about his essay on his complicated and sometimes heated relationship with our favorite daily word puzzle. The Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) commiserate… and maybe do a little bragging, too.
Tell your friends! It’s the WORDLE episode, baby! If this one don’t have it, you don’t want it! You paid for the whole seat, but you’ll only use… THE EDGE!!!
instagram.com/purs...2023-07-1400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGetting Perfect Sleep
Is there anybody out there who regularly gets a perfect night’s sleep? Your hosts Ellen and Dennis sure don’t. This episode, we try to crack the code. We share our tips, tricks, and personal stories—plus we hear from our listeners about their experiences trying (and sometimes succeeding!) to get perfect sleep.
Subscribe, rate us, write a review and tell your friends!
2023-06-3000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessMaking Friends as an Adult
It’s hard to make friends as an adult. Right? It’s not just us? Okay, cool.
So what’s the secret?
Join us this episode as we explore the perfect way to make friends as an adult. Plus, hear from our very insightful listeners who write in with their own advice for making new friends.
Look out your window – the sky’s a little bluer, the birds are singing… We’re changing the world, baby!
Find us on all the socials @PursuitofPerfectness. Rate us, write us a review and tell your friends! 2023-06-1600 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessThe Perfect Way to Celebrate a Birthday
How do you spend your birthday?
Is it a day, a week, a month of celebrations? Do you have an annual tradition or ritual? Is it a time of somber reflection or a wild bacchanalia? Do you try to ignore it? We hear from listeners and share our own personal stories of perfect birthdays.
If you like the pod, tell your friends! Subscribe! Give us a review and rate us! We might just read your review on the air.
2023-03-2400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessDealing With Rude Strangers
Oh boy, do we get into it this episode! Rude strangers. They’re out there! And sometimes you can’t avoid them. What do you do? Ignore them? Lead with compassion? Do you get aggressive, or do you practice kindness and patience? Folks, we’ve tried all strategies and we’re here to share our real-world takeaways.
Also, listeners write in with their stories of dealing with rude strangers, and we tell them how they did.
If you want to hear your story on the podcast, write to us at PursuitOfPerfectness@gmail.com or follow us on In...2023-03-1000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessBeing Cool
What is coolness? When do you got it? When do you not?
From their rarefied position as two of the coolest average Joes in Podland, Ellen and Dennis peel back the mysteries of cool and reveal how anyone can achieve perfect coolness. Also, listeners of the PoD write in and relate the times in their lives when they felt the most cool.
Hey, you know what else is really cool? Rating and reviewing, liking and subscribing, and telling your friends about the Pursuit of Perfectness! Be cool, man!
2023-02-2400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessNew Year's Resolutions
It’s time to check in with our New Year’s Resolutions. How are we doing? Perfect? Probably not, and that’s okay!
In this episode, Ellen and Dennis dig in to the mentality of New Year’s self improvement pledges and talk about out how to make those life changes we all want to make—without beating ourselves up when we fall short. Also, our beloved listeners write in with their NYR stories and advice.
Resolve to listen and tell your friends!
Have a comment or question? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram...2023-02-1000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessHandling Embarrassing Moments Perfectly
Ever been embarrassed? Yeah, us too! This episode, your intrepid hosts Ellen and Dennis focus on listener input about how to handle embarrassing moments perfectly.
It’s Season 4: Overthinking with Dennis and Ellen! This season will be cozier and more intimate, focusing on stories and opinions from you, the listeners. Each episode we’ll drill down into one topic and share thoughts and advice filtered through the experiences of two average joes who do improv in New York City. Have a question you’d like to ask? A comment you want us to read on the air? Write...2023-01-2700 min
Opinião#165 - CONSCIÊNCIA NEGRANo mês da Consciência Negra o Opinião discute a persistência do racismo na sociedade. Como explicar o aumento dos registros de casos de racismo no Brasil? As discussões a respeito da inclusão racial avançaram e possuem cada vez mais visibilidade na mídia, mas por que o comportamento da sociedade parece regredir? Para discutir o assunto receberemos o Pesquisador do Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública DENNIS PACHECO e a Jornalista, Militante do movimento negro e Mestranda em filosofia pela USP, JULIANA GONÇALVES.2022-11-2526 min
The Dennis Postema ShowIvan "Paychecks" Pacheco: Level Up & Create Your Own AnswersYour empire is out there. You just have to level up & find it. What do you do when you see someone creating the life & living the dream you've always wanted? Our amazing guest, Ivan "Paychecks" Pacheco didn't run or settle...instead he dove into Bitcoin and has been speaking & teaching on it since 2017. Ivan taps into & share his wealth of knowledge from 20+ years as an entrepreneur.Ivan "Paychecks" Pancheco is a Bitcoin & Crypto educator, motivator, entrepreneur, and rebel since birth!2022-10-2434 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessMike and Tayler Westervelt - The Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan of Parenting
This week on the pod we talk “Perfect” Parenting with our friends Mike and Tayler Westervelt!
The Westervelts invite us into their world over a glass of wine (because, according to them, it’s been a DAY). They tell us about raising their two “adorable terrorists” and how they went from warming their daughter’s bath towel to being satisfied with Goldfish crackers for dinner.
We also discuss parenting culture on social media, learn about generational differences in parenting philosophies, and try to guess what Mike and Tayler’s daughters will complain about in therapy when they’re a...2022-09-0200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessArmando Diaz - And Then I Grew Up
This week on the pod we’ve got legendary improv instructor and founder of the Magnet Theater Armando Diaz!
Armando talks to us about his improv journey from Chicago to New York, where he became the Johnny Appleseed of New York improv theaters—from UCB in its earliest days, to the PIT, and finally to founding the Magnet (where your intrepid hosts Ellen and Dennis trained and flourished)!
Sure, this is a must-listen for improv philosophy and improv history nerds, but we’ve also got a lot to chew on for everyone else—including ruminations on what...2022-08-1900 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessLuis Enrique Sandoval Del Prado - Science!
This week we have science writer Luis Enrique Sandoval Del Prado. Luis recounts the story of how a college drama department production of Beauty and the Beast helped him defeat the demon of negative self talk, and we talk more generally about creative expression and how it can help us manage stress.
All that, PLUS Ellen and Dennis do a science quiz Luis wrote about plants! How did we do? How many will you get right? Stick around and find out! (Watch out for the tomato question—everybody’s getting it wrong!)
2022-08-0500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAdam Wade - Connection
Folks, this week we present our lovely chat with the wonderful Adam Wade. Adam is a 20-time Moth Story Slam winner (18 StorySLAM victories and 2 GrandSLAM Championships). He has toured across North America with The Moth Main Stage, and his stories have appeared on The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. He’s also a Storytelling Instructor at the Magnet Theater.
We talk with Adam about the importance of making a connection with your audience–whether that’s 100,000 people in an opera house or five friends at a party. We also discuss the efficacy of consistent meditation, learni...2022-07-2200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessSeason 2 Wrap - Sober Drunk History
This episode we break down our second season, guest by guest and episode by episode, and try to see if we managed to take any lessons away.
Join us (Ellen and Dennis, natch) as we wax nostalgic about a truly fun and rewarding sophomore season. We made friends. We influenced people. We talked about tightening up the intro (and we never did). Dennis offered his half-baked theory about the two types of perfect. Ellen dropped some Aristotle, as she does.
Personally? I think this is a great jumping on point for new listeners!
2022-06-1700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessMalcolm Pradia - Dismantling Perfect: An Act of Social Justice
This week we talk to the wonderful Malcolm Pradia, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Malcolm is a licensed independent clinical social worker offering outpatient psychotherapy in Western Massachusetts. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor to graduate social work students. Malcolm’s clinical practice and teaching focuses on the importance of connection and the healing power of relationships.
Malcolm provides us with some free therapy (score!), and helps us to name our behaviors without judging them. He also leads us through a discussion on embracing vulnerability in order to...2022-06-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessIan Chillag - Protecting Yourself
This week we talk to Ian Chillag, creator and host of the hilarious and beautiful podcast Everything is Alive. Ian talks with us about some of the defense mechanisms we use to protect ourselves and seeing the kindness behind harsh criticism (aka the vanity of niceness). He also gives us a peek into an audio project he’s working on (a post-apocalyptic public radio pledge drive) and tells us his favorite kinds of podcasts to listen to and make. This was a fun one!
Listen and subscribe to Everything is Alive on the Radiotopia network.
Yo...2022-05-1900 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGeri Cole - P Is For Perfect, That's Good Enough For Me
Folks, we’re not going to lie to you — this week’s guest is a GET. We welcome the wonderful Geri Cole to the PoP Pod studios! Geri is a four-time Emmy award winner (!!!), podcast host, and writer on the beloved children’s series Sesame Street (um…ever heard of it??).
We talk about writing for Cookie Monster vs. writing for Big Bird, the Dos and Don’ts of collaborating with your partner (see: The Perfect Couple’s Guide), and we land on the perfect definition of perfectionism.
You can hear Geri interviewing some of your favorite...2022-05-1200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessNick Bertozzi - Learning Assertiveness
We’re back, and boy have we got a corker for you this week! The Perfectionists sit down with Dennis’s old mentor — New York Times bestselling cartoonist and teacher at the School of Visual Arts, Nick Bertozzi! They talk about learning to stay true to yourself as a professional artist, unlearning the habit of people pleasing, projecting your dang voice in the classroom and on the stage, and most importantly assertiveness (when do you have it, when do you not, and how can you learn it?).
Nick’s upcoming graphic novel is called BOMB! (based on a YA nov...2022-04-2100 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessVictor Varnado - A Defiant One
This week the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) talk to stand-up comedian, filmmaker, producer, podcaster, actor, director, and New Yorker cartoonist Victor Varnado (who, he assures us, also wrote all the good parts of the bible).
Our friend Victor is not only a multitalented, cross-medium, cross-platform artist and comedian, he’s also a successful entrepreneur/businessman who empowers others to do the same. A big theme of our conversation was finding ways to work on things you’re truly passionate about and inspired by.
Victor is the host of at least two podcasts: Six Unseemly Questions and...2022-04-0100 min
Farofa CríticaFarofa Crítica: Tâmara Pacheco sobre o curso Diversidades e Inclusão Social em Direitos HumanosTâmara Pacheco, pesquisados do Celacc-USP, é o convidada do Professor Dennis Oliveira no Farofa Crítica de hoje para conversar sobre o curso de Extensão Universitária da USP, Formação em Diversidades e Inclusão Social em Direitos Humanos - ODS ONU, aprovada em edital da Pró-Reitoria PRCEU-USP. Sobre as relações de parceria mais aberta entre a universidade, a população e os grupos em posições minoritárias. Conversou também sobre sua pesquisa a cerca da Cozinha Solidária do MTST num momento em que a fome assola o país, e das mulheres que lutam...2022-03-3134 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJonathan Mitchell - Talking Truth
Strap on your headphones and get ready for this “movie for your ears”—this week we’ve got Jonathan Mitchell, creator and producer of one of our favorite podcasts, The Truth, which just celebrated its tenth year. We get into Jonathan’s history in public radio and the early days of podcasting, experimental electronic music, the process of breaking a Truth episode, and we even get into Jonathan’s new hobby: DIY stop motion animation!
2022-03-1700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJamie Rivera - Love the Burn
This week we welcome our BFF Jamie Rivera to the pod! Jamie’s a performer and teacher at Magnet Theater, as well as an amateur toy photographer. What’s amateur toy photography? Give this episode a listen and find out!
We discuss the challenge of embracing hobbies deemed “juvenile,” the perfect way to receive a compliment, and learning to love the burn of Scotch (and the burn of making art)!
Check out Jamie’s toy photography on Insta: @jamrivfigs, and his tweets @mr_jamriv. Interested in signing up for one of Jamie’s improv classes? Or seeing him perform l...2022-03-1000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessRob Penty - Minimizing Risk
This week improviser, storyteller, and writer Rob Penty talks perfectionism and how it’s really about minimizing risk. Then, Rob and the Perfectionists somehow do a “sober drunk history” on psychological experiments. If you’re looking for a fun convo about hypochondria, OCD, Catholicism, and mindfulness meditation, you’ve come to the right place. Folks, if this one don’t have it, you don’t want it!
You can find Rob performing monthly on The Little Big Show at the Magnet Theater. Read his writing at www.actuallyitsrobpentydotorg.com. Rob’s ebook was designed by Carly Monardo and laid out by...2022-03-0300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJessica Coyle and Richard Krysztoforski: Celebrate Little Milestones
We’re back, baby!!! Join us as we kick off Season 2 with our friends Jessica and Richard, hosts of our sister podcast “Made Up Talk Show” (also on the Let’s Hear It Network). We discuss the journey of starting a podcast from scratch and how to deal with the successes and failures along the way. We also talk ADHD and rejection-sensitive dysphoria. Let’s get into it!
2022-02-2400 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessBONUS Episode: Made Up Talk Show
Hold on to your hats, folks—it’s a crossover! This week, as a special BONUS, the PoP Pod crew is thrilled to present this episode of Made Up Talk Show, guest starring our very own Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco!
Made Up Talk Show is a comedy improv podcast on the Let’s Hear It Network (the very network Pursuit of Perfectness is a part of!) in which guests bring in little known (i.e., completely fictional) podcasts. This week Ellen and Dennis bring in an obscure (again, completely made up) talk show about unconventional couples called...2022-02-0300 min
Let's Hear ItBONUS Episode: Made Up Talk Show
Hold on to your hats, folks—it’s a crossover! This week, as a special BONUS, the PoP Pod crew is thrilled to present this episode of Made Up Talk Show, guest starring our very own Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco!
Made Up Talk Show is a comedy improv podcast on the Let’s Hear It Network (the very network Pursuit of Perfectness is a part of!) in which guests bring in little known (i.e., completely fictional) podcasts. This week Ellen and Dennis bring in an obscure (again, completely made up) talk show about unconventional couples called...2022-02-0300 min
Made Up Talk ShowHow Did These Get Met – Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco
Ellen Mathews and Dennis Pacheco unite their love of this podcast into our ears with “How Did These Get Met,” a podcast about couples. In this episode, we hear all about the big and small, the clean and dirty, and the saying “tomato tomato.”
Their podcast, Pursuit of Perfectness, is available wherever podcast can be found, and at www.letshearit.network
Made Up Talk Show theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com
SFX from Zapsplat.com
2022-02-0300 minLet's Hear ItHow Did These Get Met – Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco
Ellen Mathews and Dennis Pacheco unite their love of this podcast into our ears with “How Did These Get Met,” a podcast about couples. In this episode, we hear all about the big and small, the clean and dirty, and the saying “tomato tomato.”
Their podcast, Pursuit of Perfectness, is available wherever podcast can be found, and at www.letshearit.network
Made Up Talk Show theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com
SFX from Zapsplat.com
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The TruthMy Perfect Dad
It’s not easy being a perfect dad. Especially when your son has some notes about the performance.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Tim Platt, Michael Cullen, Alex Dickson, Tanyika Carey, Dennis Pacheco and Tom Ligon.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-0334 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessSeason 1 Finale - Leave Bill Buckner Alone!
What was it all about? Dennis and Ellen take a fond look back at Season 1 episode by episode and prepare to come roaring back in just three little weeks for an even bigger Season 2. Join us, won’t you?
2022-01-2700 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAmanda Rothman - Therapy, Shame, and Kung Fu Movies
This week the wonderful Amanda Rothman joins Ellen and Dennis to talk drama therapy, our need to take care of others (including, sometimes, our therapists), and how shame is a driving force behind perfectionism. They also go off on a tangent about The Matrix for … way? … too long? Is this officially a kung fu movie review podcast now? Maybe!
You can find Amanda Rothman on Psychology Today. Hire her!
2022-01-1300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessXave Padin - Perfect Acting, Rubbish Comedy
Actor, improviser, and founder of Rubbish Comedy Collective Xave Padin joins the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) to talk about the gift (and curse) of word-perfect script memorization and what it took to create a new comedy collective founded on equity, representation, and integrity. All that, plus Xave gives Ellen and Dennis the gift of a brand new podcast intro.
You can find out more about Xave and Rubbish Comedy Collective at rubbishcomedy.com.
2022-01-0600 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessRobyn Chapman - Self-Compassion and Cults
The Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) get their very first live-in-the-studio guest, and what a get she is! Robyn Chapman is the editor of American Cult, a comics anthology about religious cults in America. She talks with Dennis and Ellen about the importance of self-compassion and how Kristin Neff’s book Self-Compassion helped her get through a particularly hard time. Then they discuss cults throughout American history and determine once and for all whether or not improv counts as a cult. (The answer may surprise you!)
Robyn runs a micropress called Paper Rocket. Find it online at paperrocketcomics.co...2021-12-3000 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessAbby Russell - Sit Down, Shut Up, and Do It
Abby Russell is a content producer in the video game industry. The perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis, natch) have a delightful chat with Abby about Twitch streaming, comedy writing, and the high stakes (low stakes) world of improv.
You can find Find Abby on Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram. Her handle is @ybbaaabby on all the things.
2021-12-2300 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessJenny Bee - Mental Health in Art
This week the Perfectionists (I’ve decided that’s what Ellen and Dennis are called–it’s canon now) welcome motion graphics designer and storyteller Jenny Bee to the studio to talk about mental health in art. We get into how school and work cultures wrongly glorify sacrificing our bodies to get ahead.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk on stress: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-up-with-dr-deepika-chopra/id1519100248?i=1000482856868
2021-12-1600 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessHannah Chase, Perfect Patient
Health writer and wonderful human Hannah Chase gabs with the perfectionists (aka Ellen and Dennis) about being a perfect patient, advocating for yourself, and people pleasing–and we learn what a mustache does for your resting neutral face.
Check out our Instagram for more fun with mustaches and wigs! @pursuitofperfectness
You can find Hannah’s writing at hannahchase.medium.com where she mostly writes about chronic illness.
2021-12-0900 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessGreg Matthews
Ellen and Dennis have their first guest, and it’s–spoiler alert–Ellen’s brother! Greg Matthews is a data scientist and visual artist, an improviser, a fledgling standup, and a father. He talks about which of these things fill him with anxiety and how he copes, plus he shares some cool data art. You can find Greg’s art at statsinthewild.com and on our instagram @pursuitofperfectness.
2021-12-0200 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessWhat's It All About?
In this inaugural episode, Ellen and Dennis introduce the concept of perfectionism and the specific shapes it tends to take in their lives and in the broader culture. They also talk about what the show is, what the show isn’t, and what’s coming up in the first season.
2021-11-2500 minThe Pursuit of PerfectnessTrailer
Hosts Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco introduce The Pursuit of Perfectness, a podcast for perfectionists and people who are just a bit too hard on themselves. New episodes every Thursday.
2021-11-1200 minLet's Hear ItTrailer
Hosts Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco introduce The Pursuit of Perfectness, a podcast for perfectionists and people who are just a bit too hard on themselves. New episodes every Thursday.
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The TruthThe Chosen One
A down-on-his-luck teacher meets an alien. And suddenly the world wants to know what he has to say.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Dennis Pacheco, Joe Mullens, Liz Leimkuhler, Mark Gessner, Ekaterini Argerson, Nolan Constantino, Connor Ratliff, Rachel Botchan, Glo Tavarez, Stefan Schuette, and Nichole Hill.
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Podcast Central do BrasilCENTRAL DO BRASIL #260: O porte de armas por civis duplicou durante o governo de Bolsonaro, com o pesquisador Dennis PachecoDe segunda a sexta-feira, sempre às 19:45h, tem Central do Brasil, a rede nacional de movimentos populares do país.2021-07-1714 min
Steam é NóisSegurança Pública e participações das mulheres negras na política.STEAM é NOIS - Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática Acompanhe as novidades nas redes @steamenois.
O bate-papo com o Pesquisador no Fórum de Segurança Pública Dennis Pacheco e a Mestra em Estudos Latino-Americanos Kelly Matias, com a mediação do Engenheiro de Materiais Jorge Costa. Com o tema "Segurança Pública e participações das mulheres negras na política."2021-03-111h 41
The TruthRemember the Lakehouse
It’s been five years since her stroke, and Ann is still struggling to make new memories. But an ancient technique might be the key she needs to put her life back together.
Written by Louis Kornfeld.
Performed by Ann Carr, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Jake Smith, Liz Noth, Megan Stein, Timothy Cooper and Louis Kornfeld.
The Truth
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-12-1729 minLet's Hear ItBack to Back Back to the Future 1 – Dennis Pacheco
Dennis Pacheco brings us Back to Back Back to the Future 1, a show hosted by Phillip and Deborah, voted “Cleveland’s Cutest Couple!” Valentines Day, 2019. In episode 115, Phillip is not doing great.
Find Dennis on instagram @pachecodennis
2020-12-1000 minMade Up Talk ShowBack to Back Back to the Future 1 – Dennis Pacheco
Dennis Pacheco brings us Back to Back Back to the Future 1, a show hosted by Phillip and Deborah, voted “Cleveland’s Cutest Couple!” Valentines Day, 2019. In episode 115, Phillip is not doing great.
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Farofa CríticaFarofa Crítica: Tamara Pacheco e a participação das mulheres no batuque de umbigadaO Professor Dennis Oliveira recebe hoje no Farofa Crítica Tamara Pacheco, especialista em Gestão de Projetos Culturais pelo Celacc, Mestra em Mudança Social e Participação Política, e estudiosa das culturas populares brasileira para conversar sobre a participação das mulheres negras no batuque de umbigada e como se dá a visão de mundo da cultura negra. Tamara Pacheco é também ativista cultural, militante contra o genocídio, atua na Rede Quilombação e pesquisa as culturas populares de matriz banto.
O Programa Farofa Crítica entrevista, intelectuais, pesquisadores, ativistas e outros arteiros sempre d...2020-11-3024 min
Girl TalesMarie the Nutcracker Prince by Tessa Flannery (Rebroadcast)Marie has dreams of playing the Nutcracker Prince in her ballet holiday recital but her dreams are crushed when she is cast in the role of Clara — a role every other girl in the class seems to want play except Marie. She starts to rethink things when in the middle of the night she shrinks down in size, meets the dolls she forgot about under her bed and must defeat the Mouse King and his army!based on The Nutcracker balletby Tessa FlanneryProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Pr...2020-11-3039 min
E Tem MaisRaça, gênero e armas por trás dos números da violência no BrasilOs assassinatos no Brasil têm raça, gênero e classe. A taxa de homicídios de negros no país saltou 11,5% de 2008 a 2018, enquanto a morte de não negros caiu 12,9% no mesmo período. Uma mulher morre a cada duas horas e o número é maior entre negras. O acesso a armas de fogo influencia os índices de violência no país. Esses foram alguns dos dados apresentados na última edição do Atlas da Violência, estudo pelo Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública e o Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas Aplicadas, o Ipea. Neste episódio...2020-09-0225 min
The Parent PodThe Parent Pod with Guest Local Mom, Erica Dunn from The Pheasant & Littlenecks in DennisJoin us weekly on Thursday nights for "The Parent Pod"! This weekly live virtual show on Facebook (replays on YouTube and website) explores local family friendly businesses, highlights local parents, discusses important topics, spreads some kindness and more!This week we will be joined by Erica Dunn from Dennis who owns The Pheasant farm to table restaurant and Littlenecks. We will be discussing her local businesses, Camp Littlenecks, party planning for kiddos during COVID times, and shopping for clothing for the kids. We will also share fun stories, answer audience questions and feature some...2020-07-1048 minE Tem MaisGeorge Floyd e a fratura racial nos EUA e no Brasil"Eu não consigo respirar". A morte de George Floyd, um homem negro americano de 46 anos asfixiado por um policial branco em Minneapolis, nos Estados Unidos, reacendeu uma tensão latente no país e que vem ecoando pelo mundo. No E Tem Mais desta quarta (3), Monalisa Perrone conversa com o cientista político brasileiro Hussein Kalout, que é pesquisador da Universidade de Harvard, para entender a fratura histórica das relações raciais nos EUA. Para falar do lado brasileiro da questão, a conversa é com o pesquisador Dennis Pacheco, do Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública.2020-06-0330 minFarofa CríticaFarofa Crítica: João Alves Pacheco fala sobre financiamento e massificação do ensino superiorJoão Alves Pacheco, professor do IFSP, é o convidado do Farofa Critica de Hoje para conversar sobre financiamento em educação e a política de massificação do ensino superior. João Alves é doutor em Educação pela PUC e autor do livro "A Educação Superior no Brasil: Contradição da expansão nos governos Lula".
O Programa Farofa Crítica entrevista, intelectuais, pesquisadores, ativistas e outros arteiros sempre discutindo temas da atualidade. O Farofa Crítica é uma produção do Celacc em parceria com o Departamento de Jornalismo e Editoração da ECA USP e apoio do Instituto de...2020-05-0728 min
Eat Pray Judge - A Movie PodcastEat Pray Judge Special - Judgement NightJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.2020-03-0556 min
Eat Pray Judge - A Movie PodcastEat Pray Judge Special Replay 4 - Judgement NightJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.2020-03-0556 min
Famous Dead PeopleEp 163 - Steve McQueen & Aldous Huxley(ft comedians Shawn Wickens & Dennis Pacheco) The king of cool and also Aldous Huxley!
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https://twitter.com/justjarret2020-02-191h 00
The TruthThe Choice
After three friends make a mysterious yet simple choice, they must make sense of the inconceivable results.
Written by Davy Gardner
Performed by Erin Harland, Dennis Pacheco, Chris Cafero, Louis Kornfeld, and Nikki Thomas.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes strong language.
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 155 - Peter Fonda & Nelson Mandela(ft comedians Dennis Pacheco & Chris Bell) Peter Fonda didn't do any drugs and Nelson Mandela was super violent! These are only some of the amazing findings from this latest episoooooode.
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https://twitter.com/justjarret2019-12-181h 02
The TruthThree Seconds to Nowhere
If you want to get from point A to point B, teleportation sounds like a good idea. But if you ever get the opportunity, just take a cab. Learn what happened to teleportation’s First Man.
Written by Louis Kornfeld
Performed by Peter McNerney, Hannah Chase, Nick Kanellis, Mary McDonnell, Leonard Lyzner, Dennis Pacheco, Chris Kipiniak, Davy Gardner, Adelaide Kipiniak, and Evan Barden.
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 148 - Stan Lee & Edward R Murrow(ft comedians Dennis Pacheco & Rob Penty) So much fun business with this legendary newsman and the chief creative force behind Marvel comics! We really got into it on this one, so check it out, punks!2019-10-301h 02
The TruthSelf-Made Man
The mysterious founder and CEO of a tech company is about to tell the world the secret of his latest product… and his past.
Written by Luke Burns
Performed by Richie Moriarty, Josh Perilo, Jon Cook, Daniel Hubbard, Frankie Johnson, Louis Kornfeld, Mary McDonnell, Jesse VandenBergh, Anthony Franqui, Dennis Pacheco, Mac Rogers, Amy Warren, Thomas Whittington, Elana Fishbein, Chris Thompson, and Bodywork Improv Ensemble
This episode contains strong language and violence.
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The TruthYour Ears Are Burning
Tony's always had a hard time reading the room. But then a mysterious man tells him about a podcast that plays back everything people say about you when you're not there.
Written by Mac Rogers
Performed by Doug Moe, Dennis Pacheco, Louis Kornfeld, Alana Bowers, Marisa Brau, Amy Warren, Ed Herbstman, Blanche Ames, Becca Schall, Elana Fishbein, and Emily Marinoff
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 142 - Charles Ponzi & Busby Berkeley(ft comedians Rebecca Robles & Dennis Pacheco) How does one go about establishing themselves as the choreographer of enormous musical numbers for stage and screen? And how does one trick hundreds of people to give them millions? We get into all of that with Charles Ponzi and Busby Berkeley on this week's ep!
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 135 - Anna Nicole Smith & Édouard Manet(ft comedians Rebecca Robles & Dennis Pacheco) We deconstructed some of Manet's paintings, and Anna had some snacks off mic. All that and more!
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https://twitter.com/justjarret2019-07-311h 03
Girl TalesRumpelstiltskin & Lulu's Search for Gold by Ali WilkinsonFuture fashion designer, Lulu has a dad who just loves to brag about her to the town’s judge. This time his bragging goes a little too far and lands Lulu in jail! She is forced to turn her drawings into gold or she’ll be locked in jail forever. Will the guard at the jail be able to help her? And how will she ever be able to repay him if he does? Written by Ali WilkinsonStarring: Chris Fayne, Jessica Giannone, Kahlil Garcia, and Dennis PachecoProducer: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer & Host: Rebec...2019-07-1034 min
Famous Dead PeopleEp 128 - H. G. Wells & Desi Arnaz(ft comedians Rebecca Robles & Dennis Pacheco) We had an awesome time getting into the origins of early Desi Arnaz's career, and what HG Wells' rule is for writing great science fiction stories!
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https://twitter.com/justjarret2019-06-121h 02
Eat Pray Judge - A Movie PodcastEat Pray Judge Episode 43 - Judgement Night with Herbie GillJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.2019-05-0756 min
Eat Pray Judge - A Movie PodcastEat Pray Judge Episode 43 - Judgement NightJudgement Night: so many things going in this perfectly mid-90’s urban thriller. JN is a star vehicle for Dennis Leary at the height of his Gen X “edgy” comedy bad boy powers. It has a stellar ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven, Peter Green, Stephen Dorff, and Everlast, all propping up Emilio Estevez’ wooden performance. It got a soundtrack that launched the rap/rock genre into the mainstream. This week we chop it up with Comedian Herbie Gill.2019-05-0756 min
The TruthThe Body Genius, Part 3
Clues, conspiracy, and cutting-edge Swedish fitness technology await Evan at the Straffmotor Showroom.
Performed by Chris Cafero, Marina Gasparyan, Johan Matton, Liz Leimkuhler, Hunter Nelson, Dennis Pacheco, Linnea Larsdotter, Ellinor DiLorenzo, Conrad Ardelius, and Stefan Schuette.
Written by Hunter Nelson, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Our associate producer is Davy Gardner.
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The Chec BoxThe Chec Box: Episode 10 - Toxic Masculinity: The Depths of ManhoodJoin us as we look within to identify the toxic aspects of manhood and ask ourselves what it is to be a man.Episode 10's Playlist:Fiscal Cliff - Hold OnRed Rat - Oh No!Roog & Dennis Quinn - 2ADurty Fresh - Cocaine Cowboy*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGS* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-03-2700 min
Girl TalesMarie the Nutcracker Prince: A Christmas Story by Tessa FlanneryIt’s a bonus Girl Tales holiday episode! Marie has dreams of playing the Nutcracker Prince in her ballet holiday recital but her dreams are crushed when she is cast in the role of Clara — a role every other girl in the class seems to want play except Marie. She starts to rethink things when in the middle of the night she shrinks down in size, meets the dolls she forgot about under her bed (they talk to her!), and must defeat the Mouse King and his army!
by Tessa Flannery
Directed by Rebecca Cunningham
Produced by Chad Chenail
Featuring...2018-12-0239 min
Famous Dead PeopleEp 80 - George Harrison & Nero(ft comedians Louie Pearlman & Dennis Pacheco) You'll never guess which former Beatles girlfriend was a spectral being able to travel through time and tell people secrets about the future! We reveal all in this episode chock full of hot goss!
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 69 - Salvador Dali & Ayn Rand(ft comedians Dennis Pacheco & Xavier Padin) Uncovering the secrets of Ayn Rand's bizarre philosophy of "Get Yours or Go Fuck Yourself" and Dali's possible involvement in the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. Dope ep.
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Famous Dead PeopleEp 62 - Jackie Gleason & Galileo Galilei(ft comedians Dennis Pacheco & Xavier Padin) Being successful is, apparently, all about being a huge dick! This from both one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century and a dude who tried to tell people about the earthing moving.
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The TruthThe Co-op
A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for.
Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Susan Owen, Betty Hudson, Joel Bernstein, Michael Cullen, and Sam Tsoutsouvas.
Written by Becca Schall, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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The TruthPossible Side Effects
Intestilax is a miracle cure for stomach pains. But be careful: it may have side effects.
Written by Casper Kelly, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Adam Wade, Hannah Chase, Mariette Strauss, Elana Fishbein, Dennis Pacheco, Anne Antonucci, Jeremy Bent, Noel Dinneen and Seth Lind.
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Magnet Theater Podcast#116: Dennis Pacheco Founding member of The Music Industry, DENNIS PACHECO, talks with host Louis Kornfeld about imposter syndrome, why TMI is so great, and how to turn judgment into love. As a performer on many different shows at the theater, both improv and sketch, but only one, long-lasting, and hilarious Megawatt team, Dennis brings a wealth […]
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The TruthDark Matter
No one knows what it is, or why we can't see it. All we know is that without it, the universe would fall apart. Performed by Kevin Corrigan, Chet Siegel, Ed Herbstman, Dennis Pacheco, Alexis Lambright, Rob Webber, and Anna Sale. Written by Diana McCorry, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Inspired by listener Christopher Tunnell.
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The TruthThe One about the Dead Dog
Who knows... maybe it's true. Written by Diane McCorry. Performed by Phoebe Tyers and Dennis Pacheco, with Nick Mykins, T.J. Mannix, and Chris Dwane. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Historias Cienciacionales: el podcastT1E33 - Cambio climático: un futuro de extremos, con Dennis HartmannCambio climático: un futuro de extremos
Las actividades que llevamos haciendo por cerca de 200 años han causado y causarán cambios en los patrones globales del clima, lo que llevará a una reorganización masiva de nuestras actividades. Los científicos dedicados al tema están seguro que nosotros hemos causado estos cambios y estudiarlos, es fundamental para saber que nos depara.
Para entender mejor el problema, la ONU creo el Panel Intergubernamental del Cambio Climático (IPCC, por sus siglas en ingles), organización dedicada a proveer de información acerca de todos los factores involucrados en el problem...2014-09-1130 min
The TruthThe Extractor
The sounds we make don't just fade away; they're embedded in the wood around us. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Kevin Cragg, Annemarie Cullen, Dennis Pacheco, and Rebecca Robles, with Melanie Hoopes, Bea Herbstman, Alex Marino, and Kerry Kastin. Music performed by Isabel Kim, Matt Evans, and Shawn Lovato. Written and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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The TruthNaomi's World
A trip to the museum takes a surreal turn. Performed by Isabel Frohnhofer, Tom Ligon, Elana Fishbein, Imran Chowdhury, Laura Parker, Philipp Goedicke, Dennis Pacheco, Blanche Ames, Ron Palais, Willy Appelman, Andrew Yurman-Glaser, and Phoebe Tyers. Written by Elana Fishbein, produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Radio Macondo PodcastRADIO MACONDO Podcast 74A great lineup of mostly classics this time, and a great sampling of all the various styles of salsa. We start with another dance-floor hit from Chino Nunez, then we hear the song that launched Frankie Ruiz's career, the one song that puts him in the company of salsa's greatest. We hear rich performances from La Sonora Poncena, Cheo Feliciano, and Eddie Palmieri's orchestra, then a cover of Roberto Roena's classic "Parece Mentira" from Orquesta Tabaco y Ron. Next, a special look at one of salsa's supergroups--the 1975 collaboration of Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Justo Betancourt, and Papo Lucca that gave...2007-09-021h 03Radio Macondo PodcastRADIO MACONDO Podcast 69A real mix this week, with some of the finest examples of classics, Colombian hits, and hot Cuban grooves. We start with a 1978 track by La Salsa Mayor, then into contemporary salsa romantica from Edgar Joel and Hector Tricoche. Next, off to Colombia for Los Nemus, Tupamaros, and the Latin Brothers. Plus, a gorgeous, soulful track from Africando. Then, more classics--three in a row from the Fania label, with Johnny Pacheco (Fania's founder!), Louie Ramirez, and the Blades/Colon duo once again. We seal it all up with two hot numbers from Cuba: Isaac Delgado and Charanga Habanera.2007-07-1459 min