The Dr. Joe Show

(Originally aired June 18, 2020) In the midst of a long overdue national discussion, Dr. Joe and company do some long overdue introspection joined by media veteran and author Lisa Shumate. Lisa's book, Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart, is available now!

(Originally recorded April 3, 2020) We're honored to talk with international man of mystery John McAfee once again! We get his thoughts on the coronavirus, mass media, and humanity as a whole. Be warned, The Dr. Joe Show aims to be a calming voice during these unusual times - John has made no such promise! Audience discretion advised for language and subject matter.

(Originally aired June 4, 2020) In times of colossal social change, nothing is more important than being able to connect with others. A discussion with Chris Hartwell of Zoom on their platform's explosive growth turns into a somber reflection on centuries of injustice finally made visible for all to see.

(Originally aired May 28, 2020) The 'simpler times' may have had plenty of issues of their own - from the social strife of bussing to the personal turmoil of divorce and poverty - but just like today there were artists who rose to the occasion. Dr. Joe, along with Zoom castmates Leon Mobley and Bernadette Yao, talk with author David Kamp about the impact of 70s children's television (Zoom and Sesame Street in particular) on their lives and the world at large. Get your copy of Sunny Days: The Children's Television Revolution That Changed America!

(Originally aired May 21, 2020) We've got a (responsibly) packed show for you today! After discussing the incredible Berklee graduation ceremony with our own Becca Shrand, we're joined by Levitate owner and producer Dan Hassett to learn how he and his team have adapted to these strange times. Becca's Couch Beach bandmate Jacob Thompson also chimes in with his experience and projections for the future of music as an art and business.

(Originally aired May 14, 2020) Community and experimentation - two things that make live theatre great! With the changes brought on by coronavirus, New Repertory Theatre artistic director Michael Bobbitt and actor Brendan Mulhern share the innovations they've made to adapt to our present reality.

(Originally aired May 7, 2020) It's getting hot in here! We address the protests surrounding lockdowns and mask mandates with a look at the players involved on all sides.

(Originally aired April 16, 2020) We're honored to have New York artist Hedy Pagremanski call in to help us frame current events with her own experiences.

Is it 'stay at home, please' or 'stay at home, or else'? Uncomfortable question, isn't it? We had the privilege of having LA attorney Kian Magaña on to talk about the eternal balancing act of liberty and responsibility made so relevant by COVID-19.

(Originally aired April 9, 2020) We're joined by Lisa Volpe and Dr. Ann Messer of One Good Turn (onegoodturn.org) to learn about some of the heartbreaking decisions being made by medical professionals around the world, and how America can avoid having to make them.