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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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S6E12 - Danielle Rante

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/04/11

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season six with artist, educator and powerlifter, Danielle Rante. Together they will discuss Danielle's journey into becoming a competitive powerlifter.This episode will discuss her amazing art practice, as well as her influences and what affects her creative process .For information on Danielle Rante please visit:daniellerante.comFor more information on Danielle visit:instagram.com/danielle_rante/For more

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S6E11 - Don Hasselbeck

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/04/04

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season six with artist, creative, and former Tight end for the Colorado Buffalos, nine year NFL vet and Super Bowl Champion with the Los Angeles Raiders, Don Hasselbeck. Together they will discuss Don's football and art careers and how where they intersected.This episode will discuss his incredible paintings and his ideas and thoughts involved in creating such dynamic work.For information on Don Hasselbeck

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01:02:14

S6E10 - Brent Fagg

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/03/28

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season six with artist, entrepreneur and US Navy Veteran, Brent Fagg. Together they will discuss Brent's Naval and entrepreneurial history and his varied interests.This episode will discuss his journey into becoming a painter and how it has really changed his approach to life.For information on Brent Fagg please visit:reddit.com/user/NextToTheCookiesFor more information Brent visit:facebook.com/brent.faggFor

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01:00:19

S6E9 - Jack McDowell

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2022/03/21

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season six with musician, college World Series Champion for the Stanford, 13 yr MLB pitcher 3x All-star and 1993 Cy Young Award Winner Jack McDowell. Together they will discuss Jack's incredible baseball career, including his 1993 Cy Young, and his thoughts on todays game.This episode will discuss his how he got into music, his bands V.I.E.W. and Stickfigure and some cool stories involving Eddie Vedder and

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01:09:08

S6E8 - KC Badger

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/03/14

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season six with artist, creator, fly-fisherman and former BMX champion, KC Badger. Together they will discuss KC's journey to becoming a BMX champion and his passion for creativity.This episode will discuss his love of fly-fishing and his all around connected creative experiences.For information on KC Badger please visit:topodesigns.com/blogs/in-the-wild/meet-ambassador-kc-badgerFor more information KC

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S6E7 - TJ Wright

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2022/03/07

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season six with artist, musician, entrepreneur, inventor, designer and former Ohio University and NFL defensive back, TJ Wright. Together they will discuss TJ's rise to becoming a star football player.This episode will discuss incredible drive and his many forms of creativity, and his visionary qualities that push him as an entrepreneur.For information on TJ Wright please visit:horizonhover.comFor more

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S6E6 - George Schellenger

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/02/28

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season six with 2-time Emmy Award Winning Producer, author, entrepreneur andconservationist George Schellenger. Together they will discuss George's creativity, his incredible work in producing award winning documentaries and his future projects.This episode will discuss his love of the ocean and space and his important work with conservation and climate climate.For information on George Schellenger please

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01:05:57

S6E5 - KJ Brent

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/02/21

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season six with photographer, writer, entrepreneur and former South Caroline, Wake Forest and NFL wide receiver KJ Brent. Together they will discuss KJ's incredible photography, his creative history and his ambition.This episode will his football career and his athletic background and how football rose to the top of the sports he played.For information on KJ Brent please visit:kjbrent.comFor more information

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01:12:46

S6E4 - Gabrielle Rivera Valedon

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2022/02/14

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season six with entrepreneur, creative director, artist, actor, model, surfer and former professional and Puerto Rican national team Volleyball player Gabrielle Rivera Valedon. Together they will discuss Gaby's incredible childhood, her parents impact and her journey to becoming a professional volleyball player.This episode will discuss Gaby's creative life, from painting to acting to her entrepreneurial

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01:25:46

S6E3 - Ben Miller and Gary Snyder

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2022/02/07

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season six with painter, artist and outdoorsman Ben Miller and fine art gallerist and 7 degree black belt in Aikido, Gary Snyder. Together they will discuss Ben's incredible paintings and the physicality of his process. We well also discuss Gary's history and vision as an art dealer and passion for Ben's artistic journey.This episode will discuss Ben and Gary's connection to the land and conservation as

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01:15:55

S6E2 - Ellis Paul

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2022/01/31

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season six with singer songwriter and former college track star Ellis Paul. Together they will discuss his journey as a high level distance track athlete and his road to Boston College.This episode will discuss his incredible music career, his inspirations and what the future holds.For information on Ellis Paul please visit:ellispaul.comFor more information Ellis

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01:22:39

S6E1 - Jason Hardrath

The Abstract Athlete ·

2022/01/24

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season six with adventure runner, world record holding mountaineer, educator, and all around epic human, Jason Hardrath. Together they will discuss his incredible journey to FKT's (Fastest known time) becoming a world record holding mountaineer/adventure runner.This episode will discuss his past as a distance runner, the auto accident that changed his life and his work as an educator.For information on Jason

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S5E20 - Chris Hetherington, Derek West and special...

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/11/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twenty of season five with eleven year NFL veteran fullback, Yale graduate and CEO and founder of Peels, Chris Hetherington. Three year NFL veteran offensive lineman, entrepreneur and Sales rep for Peels, Derek West and special guest our guy incredible photographer, seven yr NFL veteran offensive lineman, and host of One man's ethos the Tony Mandarich Podcast, Tony Mandarich. Together they will discuss their

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S5E19 - Jenny Schauerte

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2021/11/01

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nineteen of season five with Champion downhill skateboarder, creative director and filmmaker, Jenny Schauerte. Together they will discuss her incredible journey to becoming a champion downhill skateboarder and what led her to this pursuit.This episode will discuss her creative interests, her creative work and her upcoming film titled Woolf women.For information on Jenny Schauerte please

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S5E18 - Todd "Parney" Parnell

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/10/25

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eighteen of season five with CEO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and President of the Montgomery Biscuits, the legend Tod Parney Parnell. Together they will discuss his over 30 year career and his love affair with baseball and how he became such a pillar in the baseball world.This episode will discuss all of the incredible creative and important work he does in the community.For information on Parney please

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S5E17 - Brandon Allen

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/10/18

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seventeen of season five with with entrepreneur, educator, mental health advocate and former Towson University football player, Brandon Allen. Together they will discuss his college football career and how it influenced his future endeavors including teaching and his entrepreneurial spirit.This episode will discuss his new clothing brand (The Hood Hippie Love Yourself) and where he sees the brand headed.For

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01:05:53

S5E16 - Marcus Smith II

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2021/10/11

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode sixteen of season five with with with author, mental health advocate and former University of Louisville and NFL Outside Linebacker, Marcus Smith II. Together they will discuss his college and NFL career and his life long struggle with mental health. and how he has become such an incredible mental health advocate.This episode will discuss his new children's book about his daughter "Bathtime with Rai" his preparation

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S5E15 - Brad Thomas

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2021/10/04

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fifteen of season five with with guitarist and songwriter for the band Silence and light, US Army Ranger and Delta Force Veteran, as well as being awarded 5 Bronze Stars, Brad Thomas. Together they will discuss his military past and his ambition and how he became part of the elite US Army Rangers and Delta Force .This episode will discuss his incredible music career, his music influences and loves, his band Silence

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S5E14 - Ben Harrow

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2021/09/27

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode fourteen of season five with four year letterman in lacrosse at the United States Military Academy, Green Beret Veteran, he had both legs amputated above the knee from an IED explosion in Afghanistan, he has been awarded 3 Bronze Stars a Purple Heart. He is currently the President at PAMjets, a true survivor and inspiration, Ben Harrow. Together they will discuss his past as an athlete and a military serviceman, as

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S5E13 - Lisa Bonta Sumii

The Abstract Athlete ·

2021/09/20

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season five with former competitive athlete and Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mental health and sports performance specialist, Lisa Bonta Sumii. Together they will discuss all of the incredible work she is doing with athletes in the field of mental health and sports performance.This episode will discuss her past as a competitive athlete, how that drives her and what the future holds.For information on

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