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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

01:04:20

S12E7 - Mekka Don

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/11/10

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 7 of season twelve with artist, entrepreneur, author, lawyer and former Ohio State football player Mekka Don. Together they will talk about his incredible story of creativity, entrepreneurial endeavors and sport.This episode will discuss how his journey to music fame and what is to come.For information on Mekka Don please visit:mekkadonenterprises.com/For more information on Mekka

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S12 E6 - Billy Daly

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/11/03

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 6 of season twelve with with photographer and United States Navy veteran, Billy Daly. Together they will talk about Billy's military background and service.This episode will discuss his passion for photography, particularly wildlife photography.For information on Billy Daly please visit:subduckmedia.com/For more information on Billy visit:instagram.com/billyd_14/?hl=enFor information on United States Navy

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S12E5 - Jaden and Johnathan Mitchell

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/10/27

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 5 of season twelve with acouple of my old students, both are creatives and former track and field athletes and they happen to be brothers, Jaden and Johnathan Mitchell. Together they will talk about their road to becoming artists and athletes.This episode will discuss how their passion for creativity and what the future holds.For information on Jaden Mitchell please visit:jaynocreates.com/For more information on

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01:11:53

S12E4 - Nathan Longhurst and Jason Hardrath

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/10/20

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 4 of season twelve with filmmaker, ultra-endurance athlete and paraglider Nathan Longhurst and filmmaker, speaker and ultra-endurance athlete and former guest Jason Hardrath. Together they will talk about their passions and love for outdoors and adrenaline.This episode will discuss what the future holds and other adventures to come.For information on Nathan Longhurst please visit:instagram.com/nathan358/?hl=enFor

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S12E3 - KJ Brent and Kareem Martin

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/10/13

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 3 of season twelve with artist, photographer and former NFL Wide Receiver and former guest KJ Brent and artist, photographer and former NFLDefensive End Kareem Martin. Together they will talk about their football careers and life after football.This episode will discuss how photography became a part of their lives and their loves of different styles.For information on KJ Brent please visit:kjbrent.com/For more

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S12E2 - Taylor Grayson

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/10/06

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 2 of season twelve with artist and 6 time Guiness World Record holder in different basketball shooting skills, Taylor Grayson. Together they will discuss Taylor's passion and commitment to teaching and development.This episode will discuss his past and how creativity is an important part of his life.For information on Taylor Grayson please visit:instagram.com/taylorgrayson33/?hl=enFor more information on Taylor

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01:05:13

S12E1 - Lauren Schad and Andrew Maraniss

The Abstract Athlete ·

2025/09/29

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 1 of season twelve with artist and former professional volleyball player Lauren Schad and author and former guest Andrew Maraniss. Together they will discuss both of their histories and paths to success.This episode will discuss how they met and what both of their futures hold.For information on Lauren Schad please visit:instagram.com/laurenschad/?hl=enFor more information on Lauren

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01:02:10

S11E10 - Austin Lancaster

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/11/04

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 10 of season eleven with sports photographer and United States Army Veteran, Austin Lancaster. Together they will discuss Austin's love for photography, how he got into photography and how he is carving his own path.This episode will discuss his early life and how he got into the militaryFor information on Austin Lancaster please visit:fullframeimage.com/For more information on Austin

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01:06:04

S11E9 - Murphy Jensen

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/10/28

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 9 of season eleven with entrepreneur and co founder of WEconnect Health, mental health advocate, cardiac arrest survivor and former Professional Tennis player and French Open Doubles Champion, Murphy Jensen. Together they will discuss Murphy's childhood and incredible rise to becoming a French Open Doubles Champion with his brother.This episode will discuss his battles, his survival from a cardiac arrest and all of

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01:03:56

S11E8 - Brian Callaghan

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/10/21

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 8 of season eleven with artist, entrepreneur and part owner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Omaha Storm Chasers, Brian Callaghan. Together they will discuss Brian's return to creativity and how creativity and sports was a big part of his youth.This episode will discuss his business and how he became part owner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Omaha Storm Chasers.For information on Brian Callaghan

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S11E7 - Nikki and Tony Berti

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/10/14

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 7 of season eleven with founders of the incredible Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, Nikki Berti and Tony Berti (former Offensive Lineman for the San Diego Chargers.) Together they will discuss the origin of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and where they see it going.This episode will discuss their histories and how it informs the work they are doing now.For information on Goodie Two Shoes Foundation please

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01:12:32

S11E6 - Elize McKelvey, CJ Baumann and Mike Reynolds

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2024/10/07

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season eleven with artist and United States Marine Veteran, Elize McKelvey, artist and Active Duty United States Marine CJ Baumann and artist and Active Duty United States Marine, Mike Reynolds. Together they will discuss all of their individual updates as creatives and where they want their creativity to go.This episode will discuss how art benefits the military and the stories it can tell.For information on

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S11E5 - Terrence Alexander

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/09/30

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season eleven with artist, entrepreneur and former NFL Defensive bBack, Terrence Alexander. Together they will discuss Terrence's drive and energy for creativity and his entrepreneurial efforts.This episode will discuss his background as an elite football player and track athlete.For information on Terrence Alexander please visit:instagram.com/noxtee11/?hl=enFor more information on Terrence

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01:14:16

S11E4 - Darnell Alford

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/09/23

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season eleven with artist, painter and former NFL Offensive Lineman, Darnell Alford. Together they will discuss Darnell's passion for creating and how he got into being an artist.This episode will discuss his athletic career and how his art and sport background has been influential in the community.For information on Darnell Alford please visit:instagram.com/bigstep.artwork/For more information on Darnell

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01:07:01

S11E3 - DeShon Hardy

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/09/16

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season eleven with director, producer, writer and former football player, DeShon Hardy. Together they will discuss DeShon's path to becoming an incredibly successful director, producer and writer.This episode will discuss his history in athletics and how they inform his creativity and directing.For information on DeShon Hardy please visit:imdb.com/name/nm5238285/For more information on DeShon

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01:02:56

S11E2 - Crystal Waltman

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/09/09

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season eleven with author, speaker, coachand former softball player, Crystal Waltman. Together they will discuss Crystal's tenacity and her journey to writing her book "Quitting to win."This episode will discuss her love of sports and her history as an elite softball player.For information on Crystal Waltman please visit:instagram.com/crystalclearfit/For more information on Crystal visit:crystalwaltman.com/For

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01:10:11

S11E1 - Shawn Stewart

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/09/02

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season eleven with artist, painter and former professional football player, Shawn Stewart. Together they will discuss Shawn's creative journey and how he got into painting.This episode will discuss his love of football, his athletic background and his future goals.For information on Shawn Stewart please visit:instagram.com/the1theycallstu/For more information on Shawn

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01:01:47

S10E11 - Keshia Dennis

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/04/15

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season ten with entrepreneur and mental health and wellness coach, Keshia Dennis. Together they will discuss how Keshia all the incredible work she is doing and how she got involved in her wellness journey.This episode will discuss her background and where she sees her business The Elephant in the Room going in the future.For information on Keshia Dennis please visit:theelephantintheroominc.orgFor more

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01:11:37

S10E10 - Matt Bradford

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/04/08

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season ten with guitarist, artist and Program Administrator at the mental health service Rock to Recovery, Matt Bradford. Together they will discuss Matt's background, how he became interested in guitar his influences.This episode will discuss his passion to give back and his work at Rock to Recovery.For information on Matt Bradford please visit:mattbradfordmusic.comFor more information on Matt

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01:11:47

S10E9 - Percy King and Otis Winston

The Abstract Athlete ·

2024/04/01

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season ten with artist, entrepreneur, former Ohio State Buckeye and Kansas City Chief, Percy King and actor, producer, director and former Professional basketball player, Ohio State basketball player as well as 2-time All-American high jumper at Ohio State University, Otis Winston. Together they will discuss both of their athletic backgrounds and how impacts them today.This episode will discuss both of their

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