Avert Your Eyes

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.

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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.

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Be sure to check out the 2018 Asian Film Festival of Dallas July 19th - 26th at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas.

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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 broadcast industry awards, including 21 Emmy Awards and a National News & Documentary Emmy.

We discuss his time growing up an army brat, his path to becoming a photojournalist, what story has touched him them most, and so much more on episode number 28 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned! Follow Peter on Instagram and Twitter!

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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 track "Wifi-Pets."

Henry The Archer is set to perform during day 2 of Fortress Festival which takes place in Fort Worth's Cultural District April 28th and 29th. You can find out more info on Fortress Fest by visiting www.fortressfestival.com.

I recently sat down with Richard Hennessy and discussed his musical journey, the formation of Henry The Archer, the inspiration behind the band's name, playing Fortress Festival and so much more on episode number 27 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned!

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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 Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

We discuss the creation of her company, Vendals, the power of knowledge, the importance of giving back, and so much more on episode number 26 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned!

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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 item, contact her via email at [email protected].

This episode of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast is sponsored by Bayou A Box—At Bayou A Box, they make entertaining easy by delivering authentic Cajun themed parties filled with food, decor and more right to your door. You can shop for your party in a box by visiting www.bayouabox.com. And right now, Bayou A Box is giving away a free party box just for the Avert Your Eyes Podcast listeners. From now until February 17, 2018, click here to like the Avert Your Eyes Facebook Page and the post pinned about the giveaway at the top of the page and that's it! You're in the drawing! So, Bayou A Box and laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!

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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, and so much more!

We discuss the creation of the film festival, its numerous offerings, and so much more on episode number 24 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned!

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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 continuously aligns media placement for her clients who are regularly featured in local, regional, and national media.

Michelle has served on the Taste of NFL host committee, which was responsible for the 2012 Dallas Cowboys Ultimate Tailgate Party benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Also, she was media Chair for Silver Dollar at the Ranch from 2010-2014, which raised over $1 million to battle childhood cancers. We discuss her journey to public relations, being your true self, and so much more on episode 23 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned!

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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 note, I have been very busy juggling many different things lately, some very personal, some creative, and I wanted to give you a brief update onto the short film that I've been working on. The title right now is called Alora, and has been written by myself and a friend Nick Muthersbaugh, who is also the director. we shot back in June, I'm so excited to get into a project like this and can't wait to tell you more about it in the coming months. we are currently in post production, working on special effects, but you can see some stills by searching "Alora Film" on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This episode's guest is the very talented comedian and improvisor Molly Jakk Em Setti Molly Jakkamsetti! She is one half of the improv troop Get Jakked with her husband Vee Jay, as well as a member of the troops Kill Me Please, CLR, and Learning Curve that perform at the Dallas Comedy House. She is a dear friend of mine and we performed together under the student house troops Mr. Honey Bunny and Adrian's Revenge at the Four Day Weekend Training Center.

We discuss how she got started in comedy, being curious about the world, how she met her husband, and so much more on episode 22 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast. Consider Yourself Warned.

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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 how The Circus Freaks were formed on episode 21 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned!

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