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The Abstract Athlete

The Abstract Athlete

The show explores the collision of art, sports, and science. Join the professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) and special guests to hear stories about the power of arts, sports, and the science of it all. The Abstract Athlete features professional athletes, courageous veterans, inspiring artists, and elite doctors coming together to discuss the creative ways we can exercise the mind and body. This podcast is part an art exhibition featuring world class art from professional

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All Episodes

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S5E12 - Patrick McLain

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/09/13

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season five with actor, writer, creator and recently retired 8 year professional soccer goalkeeper, Patrick McLain. Together they will discuss his recent retirement and his beautiful, vulnerable way of articulating his transition from being a professional athlete.This episode will discuss his life after sports, his return of sorts to a creative journey and all the incredible things that he is doing and has

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S5E11 - Reggie Walker

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/09/06

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season five with author, speaker, consultant, abuse survivor and former Kansas State and NFL linebacker, Reggie Walker. Together they will discuss his life journey and his rise to becoming a college and NFL linebacker.This episode will discuss his new book "The game within the game: Master yourself, win the game." and all of the extraordinary things Reggie is doing to inspire and help people.For information

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S5E10 - Nico Morris

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2021/08/30

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season five with artist, creative, former women's college lacrosse player and a former student of mine! Nico Morris. Together they will discuss her amazing journey as a college athlete and how embracing creativity changed her path.This episode will discuss her her creative visions and projects and her plans for the future.For information on Nico Morris please visit:instagram.com/names.nico/?hl=enFor more

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S5E9 - Elize McKelvey

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/08/23

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season five with United States Marine Veteran, freelance artist and a self described cardio addict, Elize McKelvey. Together they will discuss her incredible story and how she became interested in serving and how she became a Marine.This episode will discuss her interests as a person, what she sees in her future and what drives her as an artist.For information on Elize McKelvey please

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S5E8 - Will Barker

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2021/08/16

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season five with former University of Virginia and NFL Offensive lineman, painter and muralist, Will Barker. Together they will discuss is athletic background and his journey to the playing foot at UVA and the NFL.This episode will discuss his incredible rise as an artist, his amazing paintings and murals as well as his decision to leave football to pursue his creativity.For information on Will Barker please

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S5E7 - Deborah Johnson

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/08/09

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season five with entrepreneur, co-founder of the football parents association at The Ohio State University, Speaker, author, educator, former spokesperson for Campbell's soup, minister and much more DJ the sports mom, Deborah Johnson. Together they will discuss her entrepreneurial spirit, how she co-founded the football parents association at The Ohio State University and her path to all of her

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S5E6 - Josh Sloan

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/08/02

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season five with volunteer and outreach coordinator for Sportable, wheelchair rugby player and movie enthusiast Josh Sloan. Together they will discuss all of the amazing work he and Sportable are doing in the world with Adaptive sports.This episode will discuss his his love of travel and movies and how he inspires others with his work and actions.For information on Josh Sloan please

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S5E5 - JB Spisso

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/07/26

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season five with Leadership & Culture Expert, Author, Entrepreneur, Motivation Enthusiast, and Army Ranger, JB Spisso. Together they will discuss his distinguished and incredible military career.This episode will discuss his move into motivational and leadership roles as well as his recently published book "Warrior Leadership".For information on JB Spisso please visit:jbsleaders.comFor more information on

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S5E4 - Shea Hillenbrand

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2021/07/19

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season five with two-time All-Star and seven year MLB vet, real estate entrepreneur, and straight up motivator, Shea Hillenbrand. Together they will discuss his rise to becoming an All-Star Major League Baseball player and his vulnerable and difficult transition out of baseball.This episode will also discuss his incredible passion, inspiration and want to motivate and help people, asking people the simple but

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01:40:33

S5E3 - Kasten Spethmann

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2021/07/12

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season five with former Professional Windsurfer, entrepreneur, mentor and coach Kasten Spethmann. Together they will discuss her amazing athletic trajectory and her windsurfing career as well as her struggles post career.This episode will also discuss her life as an entrepreneur and love of helping other achieve their goals.For information on Kasten Spethmann please visit:kastenspethmann.comFor more

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S5E2 - Jay Richardson

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2021/07/05

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season five with former National Champion for The Ohio State Buckeyes, NFL vet, podcaster, tv personality and entrepreneurJay Richardson. Together they will discuss his incredible journey as a football player, how he got into football and his influences.This episode will discuss his post football career including his tv work and his new project The Champ Program.For information on Jay Richardson please

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S5E1 - Diego Bocanegra

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2021/06/28

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season five with former college soccer star and current Women's Head Soccer Coach at the University of Houston, Diego Bocanegra. Going to talk about Diego's amazing history, his incredible family and his love of sports.Also going to talk about his coaching career and his goals for the future including his own podcast called BOCA with Diego Bocanegra, you can follow this on his website: diegobocanegra.comFor

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S4E20 - Mallory Souliotis

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2021/04/27

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twenty of season four with Bioanalytical Research Associate and Professional Hockey Player and Isobel Cup Champion for the Boston Pride, Mallory Souliotis. Together they will discuss her incredible journey as an athlete growing up, her time at Yale and her life as a Professional Hockey Player, including her most recent championship.This episode will discuss her science and engineering background and career, and her

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S4E19 - Justin Hughes

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/04/26

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nineteen of season four with incredible artist and former Navy Seal, Justin Hughes. Together they will discuss his journey into becoming an artist, and what the future holds for him and his creative pursuits.This episode will discuss his military background and what it was like to be a Navy Seal..For information on Justin Hughes please visit:instagram.com/justin_hughes_art/?hl=enFor more information on Justin please

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S4E18 - Julia Gillette

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/04/20

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eighteen of season four with artist, entrepreneur, Stanford graduate and former ranked squash player, Julia Gillette. Together they will discuss her passion for art and creating and how it inspired her to establish her incredible non-for-profit, Art empowerment for life, something that she started in high school.This episode will discuss her journey as a highly ranked competitive squash player, including her time at

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S4E17 - Steve Fisher

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2021/04/19

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seventeen of season four with amazing human former world class snowboarder and 2-time X Games Gold Medalist, entrepreneur and real estate agent, Steve Fisher. Together they will discuss his amazing snowboarding career and how he was really a part of the explosion of extreme sports.This episode will discuss his post career and how he faced thedifficulties most athletes face when their careers come to an end.For

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S4E16 - Tracy Akers

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2021/04/12

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode sixteen of season four Tracy Akers, a Creative Director who explores her relationship with life and death. Tracy is an artist who heals through self-expression and realizes the self-love that is necessary to feel and to let go of pain from traumatic past experiences. She is an entrepreneur as well as a model, dancer, actor, and poet who began dreaming through her gift of writing and now brings her words off of the

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S4E15 - Nick Swisher

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2021/04/06

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fifteen of season four with musician, Fox Sports baseball announcer, New York Yankee Special Assistant, World Series Champion, All-star, and 12 year MLB vet, Nick Swisher. Together they will discuss his incredible baseball career and all of the amazing things he is doing since his retirement.This episode will discuss his infectious energy and his goals and aspirations for the future.For information on Nick Swisher

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S4E14 - Hannah Hardenbergh

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/04/05

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fourteen of season four with artist, former competitive Nordic skier and Harvard graduate, Hannah Hardenbergh. Together they will discuss her her amazing journey with her art and how it is truly flourishing.This episode will discuss her her competitive Nordic skiing career including her time at Harvard.For information on Hannah Hardenbergh please visit:instagram.com/withmountainsinmind/For more information on Hannah

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S4E13 - C.J. Baumann

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2021/03/29

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season thirteen with Active Duty Marine and Designated Combat Artist, C.J. Baumann. Together they will discuss his incredible creative journey and how art is such an important part of his life.This episode will discuss his active military career and what the future holds.For information on C.J. Baumann please visit:instagram.com/cjbaumann_art/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our

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