Avert Your Eyes

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 Fichtner , in the recent reboot of the PUPPET MASTER franchise, PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH , as well a...

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 Houston. Morgana is excited to come back to the stage after many years of being predominately an educator...

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, the formation of his band The Wirerims, gaming, and so much more on Episode 33 of the Avert Your Eyes po...

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 Stitcher , TuneIn or Google Play . Follow us via Facebook and Twitter . Visit our website . Click here...

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 episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can al...

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 subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher , TuneIn or Google Play . Follow us via Facebook and Twitt...

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 yourself warned. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a...

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 fascination with composition, light, motion, sound and video editing. Peter Hull has been honored with over 40...

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 Marchbanks. Henry The Archer won Song of the Year at the 2017 Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards for their trac...

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 brand features clothing that are designed and manufactured right here in Dallas. Check them out via Fa...

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 Podcast! Consider yourself warned! If you would like to reach out to Rachel regarding a crochet or knit...

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 www.dentonbff.com . In addition to films, there will be art , music , comedy , free panels & workshops , an...

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 marketing strategies tailored to their client's needs by executing innovative ideas. Michelle continuous...

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 many interesting, creative people through this endeavor, but that you so much for listening! On another n...

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 This Show taking place July 7th-9th at the Margo Jones Theatre in Fair Park, performing, anxiety, and...

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 place July 7th-9th at the Margo Jones Theatre in Fair Park, his recent experiences in London and Paris...

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 be performing at the Hyenas Comedy Night Club in Fort Worth June 8-9, 2017 and at Hyenas Comedy Ni...

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 Tuzer Ballet School where she still goes back to perform as a guest artist in their performance of the...

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 decade, helping companies and individuals achieve their greatest potential.  He has supported, mentored an...

  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 spending nearly 10 years in the world of entertainment and agency marketing, Shaun struck out on his own...

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 collaborated with a number of Texas bands including Seryn and Botany. D Magazine labeled him a "One-M...

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 we were studying and performing improv in Fort worth. She has recently created an app called the Pet...

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 publications. In addition, he has written for Jackbox Games on several of their titles including Quipla...

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, restaurants, film festivals Japanese pop-stars, and casinos. We discuss creating a business, letting your p...

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 where she played Mrs. Bradley in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. We discuss, her journey into acting,...