Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t

Joseph Arthur's has worked hard, evolved and shares the value he's found in forgiveness. Joseph Arthur is a well known and respected musician. Joseph grew up in Dayton, Ohio, the son of a lawyer father and insurance salesman mother. It seems as if Joseph had a lot of conflict with his parents, but has some thoughtful things to say about forgiveness. He is someone who works hard on himself, physically, emotionally and spiritually. His creative work is instinctual whether it's songwriting, music,, poetry or visual art. Joseph Arthur started working in high school with a band of guys all older than him, 5 nights a week making  a good living so he never went to college or even needing to look for a side job. An outspoken voice about his opinions about vaccines during the pandemic, along with the birth of his daughter around the same time, affected his career and recharged it. His opportunity to revisit his career and opened a lot of new doors and he's now enjoying life now more than ever. https://josepharthur.com/ #josepharthur @joseph_arthur [https://www.instagram.com/joseph_arthur/?hl=en#] Song/Video RISE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBeJ2MB4-3g] Current Tour [https://www.google.com/search?q=joseph+arthur&oq=joseph+arthur&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEC4YgAQyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGDzSAQg3OTAxajBqNKgCALACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#wptab=si:APYL9bu5vNv2Bp3YUWePe-iW2vQoKVF3UaTP5Ti5udbvXSq8XNyO1vO5stXGHCZttj3T2LbgBTRNSdh-yYqSDtPlCqAqHLiw-vy_CA4LpTOqPXctsrSstdZFQwhCNSGk8GoJX-onDoNa]

Artist Scooter LaForge [https://www.scooter-laforge.com/%20] is a delight. To be honest, I somehow felt like connecting with him on this show was healing for me-now who’s the shrink!? Scooter’s work is amazing and so instinctual- he cannot not do it. Even though he’s worked with big names like he is as humble as can be. So much to learn from his perspective—growing up as a gay man in a tiny town in Arizona. I have to say I was envious hearing of all the free-range outdoor time he had, but alas the town, it’s sounds really small and devoid of gays which means a pretty homogenous group of people (boring!) Scooter is the best of what an artist is—someone fueled by their work and satisfied because of it. He complimented me a lot, so I’m going to give him an A as a guest rating. Follow and learn more about Scooter HERE: https://www.scooter-laforge.com/ Instagram @scooterlaforge @scooter_laforge_a_life_of_art/ BIO: Scooter Laforge began his love affair with art at a very young age while growing up in the small town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. His burning desire to render things beautifully began with his singer/songwriter mother, and his landscape painting father; both equally inspired his creativity and lust for art. Laforge’s work can be characterized as Pop Art partnered with abstract expressionism and Dutch classicism. His paintings and drawings are portraitures, landscapes, and objective subject matter, utilizing his special painting techniques and incorporating his homoerotic, in your face, non-apologetic lifestyle.  Like Golden Books on acid, his work employs a 50’s illustrated storybook technique, modernized by 70’s color palettes and are influenced heavily by gay pornography, cute fluffy animals, and sometimes iconic cartoons (i.e. SpongeBob Square Pants, The Cookie Monster, and Popeye and Brutis) which are reoccurring characters and themes within his work.  LaForge earned his BFA from the University of Arizona [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Arizona] in 1993,[5] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-guyberube-5] and began his career as a painter in San Francisco.[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-forbes-6] He moved to New York City [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City] in 2001,[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-thenervousbreakdown-3] where he attended the Cooper Union [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Union] School of Art [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Union#The_School_of_Art] under a fellowship.[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-printed-editions-8] His art is in the collections of the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie-Lohman_Museum_of_Art][9] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-9] and Beth Rudin DeWoody [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Rudin_DeWoody].[10] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-10] LaForge has a line of hand-painted, unique clothing items that are sold through fashion stylist Patricia Field.[11] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-11] He has twice collaborated with Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Van_Beirendonck].[12] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-12][13] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-13] His clothing has been worn by Susanne Bartsch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanne_Bartsch],[14] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-vogueit-14] Sandra Bernhard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Bernhard],[15] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-15] Beyoncé [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9],[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-printed-editions-8] Miley Cyrus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miley_Cyrus],[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-forbes-6] Boy George [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_George],[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-thenervousbreakdown-3] Debbie Harry [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Harry],[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-printed-editions-8] Nicki Minaj [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicki_Minaj],[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-thenervousbreakdown-3] Madonna [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna],[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-printed-editions-8] Iggy Pop [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Pop],[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-thenervousbreakdown-3] Rihanna [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna],[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-forbes-6] and Lil Wayne [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Wayne].[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_LaForge#cite_note-thenervousbreakdown-3]

Joe Kelley has a very long, successful career in the music business, both on air and off. Currently he runs his own management company, Black Jeans Management [https://www.blckjeans.com/]which represents bands such as @houseofharm [https://www.instagram.com/houseofharm/#], @socialordermusic [https://www.instagram.com/socialordermusic/#] and @rosegardenfuneralparty [https://www.instagram.com/rosegardenfuneralparty/?hl=en#] Joe is also a fellow host with his own radio show on, Fascination Beat [https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/show/fascination-beat/], live every Thursday, 4-5pm on @radiofreebk I note in the beginning of this session with Joe Kelley is that a first impression presents as a physically large, outgoing, charismatic person who is going to just through his natural vibe likely more often than not becomes the focus of many of the rooms he enters. It's a natural gift that he has. I ask him about it, and in this session we find out if's a double-edged sword and also in the ways that it is. Joe had a traumatic experience with his group of friends in high school. The residue of it is evident today. Does Joe's large personality and physical appearance make people jealous? its seems thats something that his mother and I agree on. About Joe Kelley Joe Kelley is a seasoned music industry professional with over a decade of experience in artist relations, booking, and concert and content production. Since 2010, Joe has been actively involved in the music scene, making significant contributions to the industry. Joe's passion for promoting talented artists led him to manage the internationally renowned online performance platform, BalconyTV, in New York. During his tenure, he played a key role in discovering and showcasing emerging artists, helping them gain exposure to a global audience. With a strong focus on fostering talent, Joe joined Billboard as the head of artist relations. In this influential position, he oversaw most of Billboard's artist bookings across all departments, showcasing his extensive expertise and network within the industry. Additionally, Joe created and curated the long-running BillboardLive series, which became a highly acclaimed franchise showcasing exceptional live performances from renowned artists. Following his success at Billboard, Joe joined Magus Entertainment to work alongside a small team as management for Duran Duran and other acts. In this role, he contributed to the production of Duran Duran's 15th studio album, Future Past, and was instrumental in coordinating a series of festival appearances and a long-awaited tour. His work with Magus Entertainment underscored his capability to manage high-profile artists and navigate the complexities of the music industry.

Kambri Crews [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kambri_Crews]is an extraordinary woman. Not only in her notable achievements (NYT bestselling author [https://www.randomhousebooks.com/books/33484/], QED comedy club [https://qedastoria.com/] founder/owner, just to name a few), but also how her hard-to-imagine childhood as the only child of 2 deaf parents, growing up between a shack and a trailer in rural Texas, having a father in jail because of violence against his girlfriend that she witnessed.  As a performer, club owner, publicist, writer, producer, Kambri has a full pedigree in the comedy world, as well as being married to comedian Christian FInnegan [https://christianfinnegan.net/], Comedy Central, James Corden”, “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show”. (And even Dr. Lisa!—episode 291 [https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RADIO7008331938.mp3?updated=1648575719] + episode 314 [https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RADIO7911643237.mp3?updated=1669313353]. It's a joy to have Kambri on Dr. Lisa at this particular moment in time. She's concluding an 11 year stint of owning/creating a beloved (voted #1 venue in NYC by TimeOut New York readers 2022) comedy venue and is turning the reins to a hand-picked, new owner, comedian and friend, Hannah Lieberman [https://www.instagram.com/hannahlcomedy/], who is eager to embrace her new mantle as owner of QED. Kambri will still be involved though, she's not going anywhere! It seems like this is perhaps, the first time in her life, Kambri feels she has finally accomplished enough that she can take her time deciding on where to put her focus next. In the meantime there's always ice skating and watercoloring to do...

I've known Jane Mogel since we were freshman in college—50 years!!! And her smart, funny, charming husband, Peter Pitts for almost as long. I went to their wedding in the mid 80's. Jane has a successful business as an interior designer [https://janemogelinteriordesign.com/] and Peter has a global trotting business as the co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. [https://cmpi.org/about-us/founders/peter-pitts/]His research, reporting and public appearances range from the New York Times to The Daily Show with John Stewart. Though I don't usually have close friends on, (I'm trying to be a real shrink, remember?!!), I make an exception here so Jane and I can exchange some college stories and we can talk about Jane and Peter's parenting adventures with their two boys, Jeremy and Ben, now both in their mid-thirties and doing well. Jane would invite me to stay with her family in New York City in the later 70's and her parents were a big influence on me. They were very sophisticated for a young person like me and they opened my mind to a lot of new things. Her father, Len Mogel was the publisher of the National Lampoon in it's heyday, so some fun stories from that time too. I moved to the East Village right after college and Jane had her own place in the city by then, so we had a lot of fun running around NYC in those years too!