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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

01:31:20

S4E12 - Kevin Barnes

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/22

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season four with an incredible artist and former Maryland and NFL Defensive back, Kevin Barnes. Together they will discuss his amazing artwork, how he got into his creative pursuits and what inspires him.This episode will discuss his incredible football career, including his time at the university of Maryland and in the NFL.For information on Kevin Barnes please visit:instagram.com/kvn_kreativeFor more

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S4E11 - Jonathan Jones

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/15

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season four with author, motivational speaker, host of the Speak Your Success Podcast and former college basketball player, Jonathan Jones. Together they will discuss the incredible work he is doing with student athletes while helping them to develop life skills.This episode will also discuss his time as a student athlete himself and how that influenced his path.For information on Jonathan Jones please

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S4E10 - Andre Collins

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season four with artist, Executive Director of the NFLPA Professional Athlete Foundation, former All-American and National Champion LB for Penn State, 10 year NFL vet and Super Bowl Champion with the Washington Football Team, Andre Collins. Together they will discuss his amazing paintings, how he reconnected to painting during his NFL days and all of the great work he is doing with the NFLPA Professional

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01:13:24

S4E9 - Alan Scherer

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 9 of season four with an incredible photographer, diagnosed withbipolar disorder and host of Still focus podcast, Alan Scherer. Together they will discuss his life journey and his battles with depression, addiction and bipolar disorder.This episode will discuss his incredible photographs and how picking up photography and re-engaging exercise truly saved his life.For information on Alan Scherer please

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01:05:45

S4E8 - Omari Peterkin

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/01

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season four with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and former Notre Dame, Boston University and professional basketball player, Omari Peterkin. Together they will discuss the incredible work he is doing in the mental health field particularly with athletes .This episode will discuss his amazing journey of a basketball career including college and his professional career overseasFor information on

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01:28:47

S4E7 - Andy Bernstein and Tony Mandarich

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/03/01

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season four with Hall of fame and award winning sports and NBA photographer, author and host of Legends of sport podcast, Andrew Bernstien, and our guy, an extraordinary photographer, former Michigan State football and NFL great, and host of One Mans Ethos the Tony Mandarich Podcast, Tony Mandarich. Together they will discuss their individual journeys, some people and poetic moments along the way that shaped

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01:11:13

S4E6 - Kristin Cronic

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/02/22

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season four with artist and US Navy Veteran, Kristin Cronic. Together they will discuss her incredible artwork and how it has and continues to evolve, and her current journey to getting her masters degree.This episode will discuss her US Naval Military past and how she initially chose the Navy over art school because as she says she knew her Navy dream was now or never.For information on Kristin Cronic please

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01:03:04

S4E5 - Taj Mihelich

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/02/15

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season four with former World ChampionAmericanFreestyle BMXrider, musician, artist and designer, Taj Mihelich. Together they will discuss his creativity including designing bikes and his new book” Back Before They Invented Open Face Helmets”.This episode will discuss his incredible BMX career and an injury that cut it shortFor information on Taj Mihelich visit:tajmihelich.comFor more information on Taj please

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01:59:06

S4E4 - Aaron Maybin

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/02/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of our fourth season of podcasts with Aaron Maybin, artist, activist, author, educator, community organizer and former New York Jet, Cincinnati Bengal and All-American Defensive End for Penn State University. Together they will discuss his incredible paintings and all of the meaningful and amazing things he is doing in Baltimore including his teaching and his community work.This episode will also talk about his

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01:14:27

S4E3 - Hope Dyson

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/02/01

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season four with artist and current hammer thrower, shot putter and discus thrower at Tennessee State University, Hope Dyson. Together they will discuss her amazing paintings and her incredible ways she inspires other students around her.This episode will discuss her incredible rise to being a top ranked hammer thrower, her very real childhood where she was born in war torn Sierra Leone and adopted at 2 yrs

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01:17:31

S4E2 - Prince Daniels Jr.

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/01/25

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of our fourth season of podcasts with Prince Daniels Jr. - high performance mentor, author, entrepreneur and former Baltimore Ravens and record setting Georgia Tech running back. Together they will discuss his journey into meditation, mindfulness and wellness and his great work as a high performance mentor.This episode will discuss his past as aprofessional athlete and his drive and his incredible energy.For

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01:27:54

S4E1 - Mike Henry

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/01/18

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of our forth season of podcasts with Mike Henry, actor, voice actor (former voice for the Cleveland show), comedian, director, writer, producer and sports aficionado. Together they will discuss his love of sports and how they influenced him in his childhood and now.This episode will discuss his path to becoming a comedian, his work on Family guy and his late brother Patricks effect on him and his work.For

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Special Tribute Edition - Bob McDowell

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/01/07

This episode is a special tribute edition to a friend Bob McDowell who passed away. Bob and I were scheduled to do a podcast over the holidays to discuss his military career and his incredible music ability. We rescheduled as Bob was not feeling well...we never got the chance to have that discussion. Bob was a Navy Veteran, a father, an incredibly gifted and underrated musician with the band The Damnits. Bob was kind, smart, funny and most of all just an incredible human. I will miss our

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S3E20 - Natalie Kalibat

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/12/21

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twenty of our third season of podcasts with Natalie Kalibat, former University of Southern Cal diver and current Sports Anchor for 8 News Richmond. Together they will discuss her incredible athletic history and her drive.This episode will discuss her amazing work as a sports anchor and her goals.For information on Natalie please visit:instagram.com/nataliekalibat_tv/?hl=enFor more information on Natalie

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01:22:38

S3E19 - Andrew Storck

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/12/14

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of our third season of podcasts with Andrew Storck, artist and maker and US Air Force Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist veteran. Together they will discuss his military career.This episode will discuss his creative path and how he creates his amazing work.For more information on Andrew Storck please visit:https://www.instagram.com/andrew_sculpts/?hl=enFor more information on the US Air Force

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01:06:58

S3E18 - Danielle Dick

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/12/07

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eighteen of our third season of podcasts with Danielle Dick - PHD and Professor of Psychology and Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Together they will discuss her inspiring work and studies.This episode will discuss her thoughts on how creativity is beneficial and how we should all do creative things.For more information on Danielle Dick please

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S3E17 - Simon Biyong

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/11/30

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seventeen of our third season of podcasts with Simon Biyong - Painter, former Italian Professional Basketball player and current rising Bellator MMA fighter. Together they will discuss his artistic inspiration andhis creative path.This episode will discuss his athletic past and his goals and aspirations as a Bellator MMA fighter.For more information on Simon Biyong please

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01:09:48

S3E16 - Darcy Hargadon and Christina Maida

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2020/11/23

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode sixteen of our third season of podcasts with Darcy Hargadon - Violinist, Common Ground, Former Goaltender Women's Soccer Princeton University.Christina Maida - Lead Vocals, Common Ground.Former Goaltender, Women's Field Hockey, Princeton University. Together they will discuss their athletic pasts and their current success with their band Common Ground.This episode will discuss their goals inspirations and future

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S3E15 - Justin Moore

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/11/16

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of our third season of podcasts with Justin Moore, artist and Stanford University Baseball player. Together they will discuss his football and baseball backgrounds and his love of Boston sports..This episode will discuss what inspires him as a creative and how he got into drawing..For more information on Justin Moore please visit:twitter.com/justin_moore18?lang=enFor information of Stanford University Athletics

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01:04:08

S3E14 - Makayla Binter

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/11/09

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fourteen of our third season of podcasts with Makayla Binter, artist and former Davidson College Track and field star. Together they will discuss her amazing track and field career at Davidson College.This episode will discuss how she got into creativity and how her artistic career is flourishing since she graduated.For more information on Makayla Binter please visit:instagram.com/mkay_15/?hl=enFor information on

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