Friends On the Couch

FOTC Episode 11 Brings us back to the couch after a winter off with no one better than Fairy Ozma aka Kiara Costa.  Ozma is like her art, colorful, popping and nostalgic. Providence raised with an attitude of swagger and belief. We sit down and talk about all things art, why sex is a drug, and why Chinese menus are for the culture.  We even get a surprise call in guest and just so everyone is for sure, It's over for MM.  Tune in to find out more. The episode is sponsored by Folk Vintage,

FOTC Episode 10 is to say the least, a collusion of vibes. EVERYTHING IS FINE took two couches and four masterminds. Patrick Murphy aka The Kings Lens interviews co-host James Sunquest and returning guest Greg Vrotsos. We sit down to talk about SunQuest And Gregs upcoming collaboration project and what it means to go HUGE. James and Greg have been working on massive scale paintings for the past month in preparation for Everything Is Fine, a two week exhibit at none other than Kings Lens And Friends. We talk about their creative process, what they learned from each other and how nervous Greg gets whenever Jimmy brings out the mop. Don't miss out on the surprise guest, and the biggest pin-head-of-the-week we've had yet. This podcast may cause severe laughter, uncontrollable screaming of "Everything Is Fine," and you may stalk Greg for his cologne. Sponsored by Diegos Cantina and Rejects Brewery.

Episode 9 Stay In Motion: FOTC presents season Two back with The Kings Lens And Jimmy Sunquest. We chat with local photographer and artist Jack Sipperly days before his first solo art exhibit at The Kings Lens And Friends (May 21st) . Jack grew up on the souther coast of RI and with it came for a love for coastal lines, through the view finder and on the ocean. Jack talks to us about what it's been like getting ready for the show, how he got here, and why Diegos Nachos are high on his list. Can't forget our Pinhead of the Day and Juice of the Week. This Episode is sponsored by RHODE ISLAND REEF. 

FOTC Episode 8 has us set sail for new lands. Island to Island has brought The Kings Lens and Sun Quest all the way to Island of Maui in the middle of the Hawaiian Islands. By chance and on the quest for a guitar, James and Patrick stumble upon the father daughter duo of Phillip and Jackie Sabado. Two generations of Hawaiian born artists with completely different paths. We learn about Phillips journey of becoming a master painter and how Jackie learned from her fathers navigation of peaks and valleys. Come for the story, stay for Phil's addicting laugh and aloha spirit and Jackies quick wit.

FOTC Episode 7: Coucheption Part II brings us back to where we started. Seven episodes in, were stepping back to look how we got here. Sun Quest and The Kings Lens discuss James new show starting December 5th, 2020 "Hi-Energy Surface" while navigating a global pandemic and the longest year in the history of earth. We cover all the goods like if a painting sits in a dark room, does it still give off energy, and how Sun Quest journey from forest dweller to island boy shaped his new found painting style. Step in to Couchception.

FOTC Episode Six brings us to the world of Painter and Sea Witch Chelsea Kinch. Casting Spells And Catching Swells talks about how finding your flow happens when you start accepting your path, why when it comes down to it we are all connected, and why you can't step on our Rainbow. Chelsea joins us on the couch and her energy will be ever lasting. No is not an option.

Episode Five of FOTC we are joined by the Lord Of Norwood, Greg Vrotsos. Greg is a painter of abstract storytelling, distinguished actor as seen on Orange Is the New Black and David Lynch's Twin Peaks, and overall renaissance man. We join Greg on the couch to talk about why no means yes when it comes to opportunity, how Norwood, mass is the epicenter of all things great, and why Dick Dale is the gawd of guitar. Long Live The Dick

Episode Four of FOTC we ditch the couch and join the table with Michelin star and world renowned Chef Luis Jaramillo. Currently executive chef at Providence Rhode Island's revolutionary vegan restaurant, Plant City. We talk, we eat, we drink too many IPA's and Luis gives the scoop on what it takes to be the leading man in a high steaks kitchen.

Episode three of FOTC we sit down with the ever incredible Kara Hoblin (@karabellaa) Long time artist, chalk specialist, and lover of all things cute and adorable. This episode dives deep in to the artistic pilgrimage of Kara's path to becoming a full time artist and how letting go will eventually bring you to new opportunities.

Episode two of FOTC we sit down with artist and Van's Art Director David Daisy (@davidaisy) An OG friend to The Kings Lens gallery and the couch. The boys get down with their first guest of the show and talk all things art, vampire blood, and why Cats just aren't David's specialty.

Episode One of Friends On The Couch begins with origins. Origins of the couch, the way these conversations begin, and the relation between our host Patrick Murphy (@thekingslens) and James Sundquist (@Sun_Quest) We talk life as artist in the middle of a pandemic, how art should be accessible to everyone, and whose the pinhead of the week.