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Avert Your Eyes
by Michael Gibson Jr
Speaking with some of the most interesting creators within North Texas and beyond.
Episodes
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060 - Robert Eric Wise
This episode's guest is Robert Eric Wise. Originally from Fort Worth and currently residing in Los Angeles, he is a writer, producer, and director with 6 Emmy awards under his belt. He has an amazing career in reality television, commercials, comedy and documentaries which include The Boondocks,...
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059 - The Denton Black Film Festival 2024
Discussing the 2024 Denton Black Film Festival, which is celebrating their 10th anniversary of showcasing black culture! The Denton Black Film Festival has grown into a 5-Day event that allows you to immerse yourself in some of the best showcases of black cinema, music, spoken word, art, and so...
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058 - Bart Weiss and Dallas VideoFest 34
This episode's guest Bart Weiss, the Founder and Artistic Director of Dallas VideoFest, which is celebrating it's 34th and final year! DocuFest 34 runs September 29 through October 3, 2021. For more information and for tickets, visit www.videofest.org. We discuss what's new this year and so much...
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057 - Comedian Carl LaBove
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode is a re-release of episode 19 with guest comedian, actor, and musician Carl LaBove. He was born...
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056 - Comedian Darryl Littleton
This episode's guest is comedian Darryl Littleton. Darryl began his comedy career writing sketches for "The Tom Joyner Morning Show" on CBS Radio. Soon afterwards he became a regular at the world famous Comedy Store, adopted the stage name, "D'Militant" and landed a job as D. L. Hughley's…
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055 - Comedian Tony Casillas
This episode's guest is comedian Tony Casillas. Tony started performing stand up comedy in Dallas, Texas, during his senior year in college by going on stage and telling stories about his life. He has been able to evolve those stories into an act that has allowed him the opportunity to open up…
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054 - Becca Peixotto, Ph.D.
Dr. Becca Peixotto is the Curator of the Origins: Fossils From The Cradle of Humankind exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Located in the heart of Dallas, TX, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science delivers exciting, engaging and innovative visitor and outreach experiences through...
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053 - Danger God
This is a very special edition of the podcast! I attended a round table conversation featuring documentary filmmaker, Joe O'Connell, and the subject of his film "Danger God," Gary Kent, who was the inspiration for Brat Pitt's character in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood." They...
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052 - Frame4Frame 2019 Red Carpet
This episode of the podcast, we are on the red carpet of the 2019 Frame4Frame Film Festival in Arlington, TX. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn or Google Play. Follow…
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051 - Frame4Frame Festival 2019
The Frame4Frame Festival 2019 is September 19 - 22 in Arlington, Texas and features art, music, films, and fun. Ahead of the festival, we sit in on the media round table with James Hawthorn and Vivian Fullerlove with the festival. Then, we talk with filmmakers Nicholas Muthersbaugh of "Alora,"...
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050 - Selase Botchway
This episode's guest is actor Selase Botchway. He is a first-generation Ghanaian. Growing up in the Arlington area, as a young boy in an African enriched family, Selase became heavily influenced in the Arts, Music, Sports. He performed in several plays, sang in the choir, and participated in the...
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049 - Maria Tuadi
This episode's guest is Maria Tuadi. She is an Indonesian-American musician and filmmaker raised in SoCal that I met while attending the 2019 Asian Film Festival of Dallas. Her film Always screened during the Women's Block. Her "Love, Sweat and Fears" EP that she wrote, performed, and produced…
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048 - Richie Lunsford
This episode's guest is Richie Lunsford. Richie lives in Fort Worth and is a main stage cast member of Four Day Weekend, the longest running show in the southwest. He is also a Writer, Director and Performer in the YouTube Web Series called For King and Country. Currently, Richie sits on the…
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047 - The.Naaman
This episode's guest is Fort Worth rapper, The.Naaman. He is currently nominated for a 2019 Fort Worth Weekly Music Award in the R&B/Hip Hop Category. Check out his current single here. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!...
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046 - Kate Morgan
This episode's guest is Kate Morgan. She is a critic, writer, and poet currently residing in Dallas, Texas. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn or Google Play. Follow us...
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045 - Dave Lieber
This episode's guest is Dave Lieber who is "The Watchdog" columnist at The Dallas Morning News. He is also on a mission to bring back to life a forgotten historical figure of North Texas – Amon G. Carter – who owned the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, WBAP-AM and what's now NBC 5. Carter is credited…
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044 - Katy Blakey
This episode's guest Katy Blakey, weekend morning anchor and a reporter during the week at NBC 5 News. Born and raised in McKinney, Katy is a proud graduate of McKinney High School and Southern Methodist University. She graduated president of her class with a BA in journalism and political…
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043 - Deborah Jung
This episode's guest is Deborah Jung, the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Who Care. Deborah is a 2007 Great Women of Texas honoree, 2008 Legacy of Women Award recipient for the Arts, and most recently the Heart of Gold award recipient from the Fort Worth Arts Council. Deborah Jung has...
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042 - Amanda Sweet
This episode's guest is Amanda Sweet. She is a Culture Creator - connecting with people through multimedia experiences. She focuses her energy on photography, curating and hosting events, and producing. Her true specialty is pinpointing people's talents and making opportunities to set their…
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041 - Best Of Fests 2019 Red Carpet
Episode 41 is a very special edition of the podcast! I recently attended the 2019 Best of Fests Film Festival a few weeks ago. 22 different film festivals came together to present films that either were popular with their audiences or represented their programming esthetic. I attended the red...
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040 - Nicholas Muthersbaugh
This episode's guest is Nicholas Muthersbaugh. Together we made a short film called Alora where Nick served as the co-writer, co-producer, and the director. Nick, in two years, he's garnered over 10 top awards, including being a 3x Emmy winner for his work in local media. "Alora" is his second...
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039 - Maddy Lea, Tammy & Daryl
This episode's guest is Maddy Lea. She is a 9 year old up and coming actress from Fort Worth, Texas and has been in various performing arts since the age of 5. Maddy Lea has been featured in several SAG eligible projects including one of the current nationwide Great Wolf Lodge commercials. She…
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038 - Lauren Brizendine Returns
Lauren Brizendine is back! She stars in a film written by Michael Gibson Jr. and Nicholas Muthersbagh called "Alora" where she plays the mother, Sarah."Alora" has been selected into the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival and is currently up for two awards: Best Short and Best Texas Short. The story…
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037 - Nicole Fancher
As you may know, aside from working on my day job and podcasting, I have also been working on a film. It's called "Alora" and it has been selected into the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival. It was written by myself and my friend, the very talented Nicholas Muthersbaugh, who also directed it. The...
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036 - The 2018 Lone Star Film Festival
This episode is at the 2018 Lone Star Film Festival in Sundance Square! If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher, TuneIn or Google Play. Follow us via Facebook and Twitter. Visit our website....
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035 - Stephen Brodie
This episode's guest is actor Stephen Brodie. He was born and raised in Dallas, TX and has appeared in numerous films and television shows and has been fortunate enough to work with many talented people. He can be seen in Disney's THE LONE RANGER, acting alongside Johnny Depp and William…
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034 - Morgana Wilborn
This episode's guest Morgana Wilborn! She is a Dallas native. By day she is the Director of Education at Dallas Theater Center and Professor of Theater and Humanities at Eastfield and El Centro College. She is a proud graduate of the University of North Texas (go Eagles) and The University of...
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033 - Billy Hensley - The Wirerims
This episode's guest is Billy Hensley. He is a musician based out of Denton, Texas. You may have read about him in the Dallas Observer article about his 52 songs in 52 weeks challenge that he took part in. We discuss several things including being a fan of music, what lead him to begin playing…
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032 - The 2018 Women Texas Film Festival Red Carpet
Attending the red carpet world Premiere of Amanda Kramer's 'Paris Window' at the opening night of the Women Texas Film Festival on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via...
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031 - Justina Walford - Women Texas FIlm Festival 2018
This episode's guest is Justina Walford, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Women Texas Film Festival taking place at the Studio Movie Grill's Spring Valley location in Dallas August 15 - 19. Passes are currently on sale. You can get yours by visiting www.WomenTxFF.org. If you enjoyed the...
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030 - David Gibson - Asian Film Festival of Dallas 2018
Speaking with David Gibson, Program Director and Operations Manager at the 2018 Asian Film Festival of Dallas. The film festival happening now - July 26th at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and...
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029 - Ale Bonilla - The Hair Ninja
This episode's guest is Ale Bonilla, The Hair Ninja. He is the Founder and Master Stylist at Esoterica Studios. We discuss growing up in Fort Worth, his start from doing hair in garages to opening his first salon, and so much more on episode number 29 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider...
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028 - Peter Hull
This episode's guest is Peter Hull. He is a visual artist based in Dallas with disciplines that include photography, storytelling, motion graphics, and video production. Peter has worked in television production and broadcast journalism for 15 years spending much of that time nurturing a...
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027 - Henry The Archer's Richard Hennessy
We now have Avert Your Eyes Podcast merchandise! Check it out here! This episode's guest is Richard Hennessy, a Fort Worth musician from New Jersey. Richard is the lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and 1/3rd of the band Henry The Archer, along with drummer Kevin Geist and bassist Charles...
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026 - Vanessa Posner
We now have Avert Your Eyes Podcast merchandise! Check it out here! This episode's guest is fashion blogger turned designer, Vanessa Posner. Her company, Vendals, is reflection of her backround, with her roots coming from Venezuela and the setting down new roots deep in the heart of Texas. Her...
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025 - Rachel Parrott
Click here to take our listener survey! This episode's guest is Rachel Parrott. She is a 2nd grade elementary school teacher. We discuss the changes she's seen as a teacher through the years, balancing home life and work life, arts, crafting, and so much more on episode 25 of the Avert Your Eyes...
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024 - Linda & Harry Eaddy - The 2018 Denton Black Film Festival
Click here to take our listener survey! This episode's guest are Linda & Harry Eaddy with The Denton Black Film Festival, which will bring a world of culture and color to the Denton arts scene January 25 - 28, 2018! You can get your tickets, passes, and find out more information by visiting...
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023 - Michelle Lamont
Click here to take our listener survey! This episode's guest is Michelle LaMont. She is the President and creative founder of Lamont PR, which is a relationship driven agency that is dedicated to delivering the results that matter. They strive to provide the best public relations and creative...
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022 - Molly Jakkamsetti
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Where we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. I'm your host, Michael Gibson Jr. Some big news, the podcast is now a year old! I have learned so much in my time doing this and I wish I had started sooner! I have met so…
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021 - Russ Sharek Returns Pt. 2
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. This is part 2 of my sit-down with Russ Sharek, a professional clown and Creative Director of The Circus Freaks. We discuss their performace of...
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020 - Russ Sharek Returns Pt.1
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. This episode's guest is Russ Sharek, professional clown and Creative Director of The Circus Freaks. We discuss their upcoming This Show taking...
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019 Carl LaBove
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode's guest is comedian, actor, and musician Carl LaBove. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and will...
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018 Marie Lawrence
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode's guest is ballerina Marie Lawrence. She started dancing at the age of 3, ending up at the…
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017 Daniel Sunshine
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode's guest is Daniel Sunshine, who has been a leader in coaching and consulting for nearly a…
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016 Shaun McAlister
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode's guest is Shaun McAlister. After graduating from the Art Institute of Dallas in 2004 and...
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015 Leoncarlo Canlas
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! This episode's guest is Leoncarlo Canlas. He is a renowned violinist located in Denton, Texas. Leoncarlo has...
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014 Jenny Clifton
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, hosted by Michael Gibson, Jr. Here we talk with some of the most creative people within North Texas and beyond. We would love to hear your feedback! If you are a pet parent, listen up! This episode's guest is Jenny Clifton. I met her several years ago while...
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013 Danny Gallagher
This episode's guest is Danny Gallagher, a freelance comedy writer, blogger and reporter. His comedy and feature writing work has appeared in the Dallas Observer, CNET.com, Cracked, The Onion AV Club, Mental_Floss, Manslife.com, Aol, Maxim and Dollar Shave Club amoung many other print and online...
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012 Teresa Nguyen
This episode's guest is Teresa Nguyen. She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the RED iD Agency, a branding agency she started in 2008 that has worked on PR, marketing or advertising aspects for a very diverse list of clients, including an airline, authors, fashion designers,...
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011 Dana Schultes
Welcome to the Avert Your Eyes Podcast, where we talk with some of the most creative people in and around North Texas and beyond. This episode's guest is Dana Schultes. She is Executive Producer at the Stage West Theater in Fort Worth, an actress and anime fans may know her work with Funimation...
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Speaking with some of the most interesting creators within North Texas and beyond.
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