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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

01:15:27

S3E13 - Bill "The Spaceman" Lee

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/11/02

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode thirteen of our third season of podcasts with Bill "The Spaceman" Lee. Together they will chat about his baseball career and some of his legendary moments on the field.This episode will also discuss his incredibly amazing life off the field, including movies and songs written about him and his independent run at being the governor of Vermont.For more information about Bill please

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S3E12 - Chris Gaines, Tyrone Green and Johnny Williams

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/10/26

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of our third season of podcasts with Chris Gaines - Head Video Coordinator Men's Basketball VCU, Tyrone Green - Head Video Coordinator Men's Basketball LSU, Johnny Williams - Former VCU and current Pro Basketball Player. Together they will discuss all of there current careers and goals.This episode will discuss creativity and sports and the benefits of both.For more information on Chris Gaines please

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S3E11 - Michael Goodrich

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/10/19

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of our third season of podcasts with Michael Goodrich, artist, US Army Sergeant Veteran, and Purple Heart Recipient. Together they will discuss his background and his military career, as well as a little college football talk.This episode will discuss his incredible artwork and what inspires him.For more information on Michael Goodrich please visit:https://www.instagram.com/tmgoodrichart/For information on the

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S3E10 - Joe Barry Carroll

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2020/10/12

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of our thhird season of podcasts with Joe Barry Carroll, Former Purdue University and NBA (Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets...)Center, painter, investment advisor, author and activist. Together they will discuss his incredible basketball playing career and his life after basketball.This episode will also talk about his amazing artwork and his inspirations and ideas.For more information on Joe Barry Carroll

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S3E9 - Nigel Williams

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2020/10/05

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of our third season of podcasts with Nigel Williams, artist, entrepreneur and former Virginia Tech and Buffalo Bill Defensive Tackle. Together they will discuss his amazing football playing days with Virginia Tech.This episode will also chat about his incredible art and his epic entrepreneurial endeavors.For more information on Nigel Williams please visit:https://www.instagram.com/ochoooco_vt/?hl=enFor more

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S3E8 - Dave Kiefer

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/09/28

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of our third season of podcasts with Dave Kiefer, former San Diego State Track and Field athlete, award winning writer and storyteller and current Executive Editorial Producer at Stanford University. Together they will discuss his athletic background and his track days at San Diego State.This episode will discuss his award winning writing career and his passion for storytelling.For more information on Dave

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S3E7 - Gerald Moore

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/09/21

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of our third season of podcasts with Gerald Moore, entrepreneur, activist, Ohio University and New York Jets Football player. Together they will discuss his background as a creative and an athlete as well as a funny story about how he was discovered as a model.This episode will talk about him being a serial entrepreneur and all of the great work he is doing.For more information on Gerald Moore please

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S3E6 - Dean Dickinson

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/09/15

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of our third season of podcasts with Dean Dickinson, bmxer, photographer, videographer, entrepreneur, and educator. Together they will discuss his bmxing, particularly pool ridding, and how it influenced him and his path.This episode will talk about his incredible video and photographic work and his love of music, especially the doors.For more information on Dean Dickinson please

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S3E5 - Malcolm Blacken

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/09/07

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of our third season of podcasts with Malcolm Blacken, artist, former Virginia Tech Football player and Senior Director of Player Development for the Washington Football Team. Together they will discuss his path to becoming senior director of player development for the Washington football team.This episode talk about his unique process for his artwork and how he thrives at being an artist in an athletic

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S3E4 - Sam Fischer

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/08/31

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of our third season of podcasts with Sam Fischer, Loyola Marymount and team USA softball great Sam Fischer. Together they will discuss her journey to softball greatness.This episode will discuss her her life, what its like to hit all of the home-runs and her new podcast titled The Unknown Pro.For more information on Sam Fischer please visit:https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/athletes/Sam-FischerAlso

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S3E3 - Omari Booker

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2020/08/24

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of our third season of podcasts with Omari Booker, painter, activist and former Belmont University Basketball player. Together they will discuss his life as an artist and his basketball career.This episode will discuss his struggles with mental health and how creativity is such an important component to his daily life.For more information on Omari Booker please visit:http://omaribooker.com/portfolio/Also you can

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S3E2 - Alex Lytle

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2020/08/17

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of our third season of podcasts with Alex Lytle, college lacrosse player Director of Creative Design an Brand Strategies for the Panthers Together they will chat about her artwork and the inspiration behind it.This episode will discuss how she became the Director of creative design for the Panthers and how she weaves her way in her creative worldsFor more information on Alex Lytle please

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S3E1 - Brett Tomko

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2020/08/10

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of our third season of podcasts with Brett Tomko, former MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodger, New York Yankees and more. Together they will discuss his 15 year baseball career and his art style and career.This episode will discuss his and his families cool histories regarding a Division II Baseball award named after him and how the Cleveland Cavaliers was named by his dad.For information on Brett Tomko's art

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S2E20 - Rick Thorne

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/08/03

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twenty of our second season of podcasts with Rick Thorne, BMX legend and singer for the band Good Guys in Black. Together they will discuss his BMX career including the XGames and his band Good guys in black,.This episode will discuss how he is one of the few people to both compete and have his band play on Vans Warp tour.For more information on Rick Thorne please visit:http://rickthorne.tvAlso you checkout his band

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S2E19 - Brian Poli-Dixon

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/07/29

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nineteen of our second season of podcasts with Brian Poli-Dixon, UCLA and NFL (San Diego Chargers) wide receiver. Together they will discuss his path as an artist and interesting story of how he got back into art.This episode will discuss his football career and his unfortunate injury that cut it short.For more information on Brian Poli-Dixon please visit:https://brianpolidixonart.com/Also you can view his work on

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S2E18 - Dr. Gonzalo Bearman

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/07/27

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eighteen of our second season of podcasts with Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, Virginia Commonwealth University Infectious Disease and Hospital Epidemiologist. Together they will discuss his college soccer career, his love of music and drumming, and some of his favorite drummers. .This episode will discuss living in a Covid world and what we should be doing.For more information on VCU Health please

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S2E17 - Matt Szczur

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2020/07/22

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seventeen of our second season of podcasts with Matt Szczur, Major League Baseball player and Villanova Wildcat Football Legend. Together they will discuss his art and his subject matters, also a collaborative project he just completed with recently retired pro baseball player Micah Johnson.This episode will discuss his football career and MVP award for National Championship Villanova Wildcats and talk about his

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S2E16 - Dr. Robert Winn, Dr. Ron Gartenhaus and...

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2020/07/20

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode sixteen of our second season of podcasts with Dr Robert Winn, Director and Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Dr Ron Gartenhaus, Associate director for veteran’s health Director, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Cancer Center Professor, Internal Medicine, and our own Dr David Cifu, Professor Senior TBI Specialist, Veterans Health Administration Associate Dean of Innovation

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S2E15 - Katie Houser

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2020/07/14

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fifteen of our second season of podcasts with Katie Houser, University of Georgia and professional Volleyball player. Together they will discuss her path as a volleyball player and her budding art career.This episode will discuss her transfer from Notre Dame and how she got into art.For more information on Katie Houser please visit:https://www.katiehouserdesigns.com/Also you can view her work

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S2E14- Shawn Thornton

The Abstract Athlete ·

2020/07/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fourteen of our second season of podcasts with Shawn Thornton, 2-time NHL Stanley Cup winner (Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins) and current Senior VP of the Florida Panthers. Together they will discuss his path to becoming the Senior VP of the Florida Panthers and his amazing perseverance that led to a twenty year hockey career.This episode will discuss his incredible foundation and some cool hockey stories in

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