Find Your Brightside

About Find Your Brightside

Welcome to The Brightside, a weekly show where curiosity, positivity, and real conversation come together. Hosted by storyteller Jerry “J-Man” Joyner, each episode blends humor, personal stories, and thoughtful dialogue with guests from all walks of life. From creative journeys to life lessons and moments of perspective, The Brightside keeps things genuine and uplifting without feeling forced. New episodes drop every Friday - tune in, reset, and Find Your Brightside.

Publisher

Jerry "J-Man" Joyner

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   A New Film Festival Is Coming to Texas - Bobby Williams

   Is Texas becoming the next big destination for independent filmmakers? From horror movies to a brand-new film festival, there's something exciting happening in the Lone Star State.On Episode 39 of Find Your Brightside, Jerry Joyner welcomes Bobby Williams, co-founder of Full Circle Films, and Nichole Belford of the Addison Performing Arts Center to talk about the growing Texas film scene and the launch of the inaugural Addison Full Circle Film Festival.Bobby shares how his childhood love of horror movies, music, and storytelling led him into independent filmmaking. From watching scary movies with his dad to building Full Circle Films, his journey is a reminder that great stories don't have to come from Hollywood.Together, Bobby and Nichole discuss how a simple conversation about screening a movie turned into a film festival dedicated to celebrating Texas-made films and bringing filmmakers, fans, and creatives together.They also explore why horror has such a passionate community, the importance of the theatrical experience, and why building an audience could be the key to getting more independent films made.**The Addison Full Circle Film Festival**November 7-8, 2026Addison, Texashttps://filmfreeway.com/AddisonFullCircleFilmFestivalLearn more about the festival, film submissions, and tickets:https://fullcirclefilmstx.com**Support independent stories on I AM A FAN**Discover upcoming film projects, support the stories you want to see, and help creators build an audience before their films are made.https://iamafan.com**In this episode:**- Why Texas is attracting independent filmmakers- Bobby Williams' journey from musician to horror filmmaker- How Full Circle Films got its start- The surprising community behind horror movies- The origins of the Addison Full Circle Film Festival- What makes the festival different- Why audience support matters for independent films- The future of Texas filmmakingFilmed at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas.Subscribe to Find Your Brightside for more conversations with people who are building, creating, and making a difference.When you shine a light, even just a little, people find their way!!

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   The Artist Behind Whataburger Jesus - Jack Daw

   What happens when punk rock, Texas culture, old-school printmaking and a slightly twisted sense of humor all collide? On this episode of Find Your Brightside, J-Man sits down with Fort Worth artist and musician Jack Daw, the man behind Jackdaw Folk Art. Jack creates hand-carved linocut prints that mash together Texas icons, music, pop culture and plenty of humor - from Jesus blessing a Whataburger to Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Hank Hill and everything in between. Jack shares how he went from playing bass with Whiskey Folk Ramblers to building a career traveling across Texas selling his artwork, why he still makes every print by hand, and why keeping his work affordable matters to him. They also get into the imperfections that make handmade art special, life on the road, Crooked Bones, Deep Ellum, ArtsGoggle, the creative process behind Jack's work, and why sometimes the best career path is the one that simply keeps unfolding in front of you. Find Jack Daw: JackDawFolkArt.com Instagram: @jackdawfolkart And remember: when you shine a light, even just a little, people find their way.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Building the Stage for Something Bigger - Nichole Belford

   Some people chase the spotlight. Nicole Belford builds the stage.On this episode of Find Your Brightside, J-Man sits down with Nicole Belford of the Addison Performing Arts Center to talk about a career built around creating experiences that bring people together.Nicole has helped open and operate some of North Texas' most recognizable venues, including Bass Performance Hall, American Airlines Center and the Eisemann Center, while working across more than 5,000 events throughout her career.Her story started long before the stage. Born in Germany to a military family, Nicole spent much of her childhood moving between cultures before returning to the United States. After losing her mother at 12, figure skating became an important outlet that taught her discipline, creativity and focus - lessons that would continue shaping her life and career.Today, she's helping lead a new chapter for the Addison Performing Arts Center, expanding the venue beyond traditional theater and creating more opportunities for music, dance, outdoor performances, community events and film.That vision now includes the inaugural Addison Full Circle Film Festival, taking place November 7-8, 2026. The festival will bring Texas filmmakers and audiences together for a new kind of film festival experience rooted in community and independent storytelling.Nicole and J-Man also discuss why live experiences still matter, what it takes to build strong creative communities and why getting people back into theaters, venues and shared spaces remains so important.Learn more about the Addison Performing Arts Center:https://visitaddison.com/Learn more about the Addison Full Circle Film Festival on FilmFreeway and find tickets through Eventbrite.https://filmfreeway.com/AddisonFullCircleFilmFestivalFind Your BrightsidePresented by NHuS³ MediaWhen you shine a light, you can always Find Your Brightside.

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