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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 athletes and military veterans the:NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, Team USA, US Army, and US Air Force.Join us and dive into the world of art and mental wellness through the lens of people you don’t expect to be world class artists.

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    S13E6 - Ja'Red Vanderhall

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 6 of season thirteen with artist and professional basketball player, Ja’Red Vanderhall. Together they will discuss Ja'Red's long history of being creative and his new anti-bullying platform.This episode will discuss his basketball career and his athletic past.For information on Ja'Red Vanderhall please visit:instagram.com/redv__24/For more information on Ja'Red visit:facebook.com/jared.vanderhall/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S13E5 - Tripp Gibson

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 5 of season thirteen with artist, printmaker and Major league Baseball umpire, Tripp Gibson. Together they will discuss Tripp's journey to becoming a Major League Baseball umpire.This episode will his love of art and printmaking and future goals.For information on Tripp Gibson please visit:wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripp_GibsonFor more information on Tripp visit:murraystate.edu/news/posts/chfa-hosts-tripp-gibson.aspxFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S13E4 - Dan Metcalfe

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 4 of season thirteen with author, actor, athlete, speaker, and survivor, Dan Metcalfe. Together they will discuss Dan's incredible journey through two traumatic brain injuries, his recovery and survival.This episode will discuss his background and his future goals and aspirations.For information on Dan Metcalfe please visit:bornsuperhuman.com/For more information on Dan visit:instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official/For more information on Dan please visit:dms11.com/staff_dan_metcalfe.htmlFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S13E3 - Chris Marshall

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 3 of season thirteen with artist, hobbyist and United States Army Veteran, Chris Marshall. Together they will discuss Chris' his path and what led him to join the Army .This episode will discuss his interest in design and what he sees for his creative future.For information on Chris Marshall please visit:deviantart.com/spooicxoFor more information on Chris visit:youtube.com/@chrismarshall8855For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S13E2 - Angela Lewis

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 2 of season thirteen with author, speaker, educator and former professional basketball player, Angela Lewis. Together they will discuss Angela's incredible basketball journey and how she then became an author and speaker.This episode will discuss her background and what she sees in the future.For information on Angela Lewis please visit:angelarlewis.com/For more information on Angela visit:slu.edu/universitas/archive/2020/alumni-spotlight-angela-lewis.phpFor more information on Angela please visit:instagram.com/theangelarlewis/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S13E1 - George Mumford

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 1 of season thirteen with performance strategist for some of the greatest of all time like Micheal Jordan, Kobe and Phil Jackson, as well as an author, educator, and speaker, George Mumford. Together they will discuss George's journey to becoming a leader in performance strategy.This episode will discuss his background and future goals.For information on George Mumford please visit:georgemumford.com/For more information on George visit:cambridgeinsight.org/teachers/mumford-george/For more information on George please visit:instagram.com/george.mumford/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E8 - Jeremy Evans

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 8 of season twelve with artist, former NBA player and 2012 NBA Dunk champion and currently still playing professional basketball in Greece, Jeremy Evans. Together they will discuss Jeremy's creative background and what inspires him.This episode will discuss how his basketball career and how he sees his creative career evolving.For information on Jeremy Evans please visit:jeremyevansart.com/For more information on Jeremy visit:instagram.com/evansart21/?hl=enFor more information on Jeremy please visit:x.com/JeremyEvans40/status/1354187269658316800For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E7 - Mekka Don

    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 visit:instagram.com/mekkadonmusic/?hl=enFor more information on Mekka visit:linkedin.com/in/mekka-donFor information on Ohio State Football visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/footballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12 E6 - Billy Daly

    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 visit:navy.com/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E5 - Jaden and Johnathan Mitchell

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 5 of season twelve with a couple 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 Johnathan Mitchell visit:instagram.com/_jmphotographyy/?hl=enFor information on VCU Track and Field visit:vcuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-fieldFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E4 - Nathan Longhurst and Jason Hardrath

    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 more information on Nathan visit:100peaks.nz/about/For information on Jason Hardrath visit:jasonhardrath.com/For more information on Jason visit:instagram.com/jasonhardrath/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E3 - KJ Brent and Kareem Martin

    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 NFL Defensive 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 information on KJ visit:instagram.com/kj_brent/?hl=enFor information on Kareem Martin visit:visionreem.com/For more information on Kareem visit:instagram.com/kjmartin96/For information on the NFLPAF visit:https://www.yourpaf.com/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E2 - Taylor Grayson

    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 visit:linkedin.com/in/taylorjgrayson?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2FFor information on Taylor visit:x.com/TaylorGrayson33For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S12E1 - Lauren Schad and Andrew Maraniss

    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 visit:fr.linkedin.com/in/lauren-schad-a48385128For information on Andrew Maraniss visit:andrewmaraniss.com/For more information on Andrew please visit:vucommodores.com/staff/andrew-maraniss/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E10 - Austin Lancaster

    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 visit:instagram.com/landofullframe/For more information on Austin visit:linkedin.com/in/austin-lancaster-64816172/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E9 - Murphy Jensen

    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 the great things he is now doing in the world.For information on Murphy Jensen please visit:murphyjensen.com/For more information on Murphy visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy_JensenFor more information on Murphy visit:instagram.com/murphyjensen/?hl=enFor information on WEConnect Health visit:weconnecthealth.io/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E8 - Brian Callaghan

    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 please visit:linkedin.com/in/brian-callaghan-97189973/For more information on Brian visit:instagram.com/hokiecal_art/?hl=enFor more information on Brian visit:ballnine.com/2022/07/04/the-life-of-brian/For more information on the Richmond Flying Squirrels visit:milb.com/richmondFor information on the Omaha Storm Chasers visit:milb.com/omahaFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E7 - Nikki and Tony Berti

    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 visit:goodietwoshoes.org/For more information on Goodie Two Shoes Foundation visit:instagram.com/gtsflv/?hl=enFor more information on Nikki Berti visit:roadtripnation.com/leader/nikki-bertiFor information on Tony Berti visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_BertiFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E6 - Elize McKelvey, CJ Baumann and Mike Reynolds

    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 Elize McKelvey please visit:instagram.com/inkstickart/For more information on Elize visit:inkstickart.com/about-meFor more information on CJ Baumann please visit:instagram.com/cjbaumann_art/For more information on CJ visit:cjbaumannstudios.com/For more information on Mike Reynolds please visit:instagram.com/forty_mike_mike_art/For more information on Mike visit:fortymikemikeart.com/For information on the United States Marines Combat Art Program visit:usmcmuseum.com/usmccombatartprogram.html#:~:text=Marine%20Corps%20Combat%20Art%20Program&text=Talented%20active%20duty%20Marines%2C%20Reservists,and%20on%20the%20home%20front.For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E5 - Terrence Alexander

    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 visit:gostanford.com/sports/football/roster/season/2017/player/terrence-alexanderFor more information on Terrence visit:lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/terrence-alexander/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E4 - Darnell Alford

    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 visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darnell_AlfordFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E3 - DeShon Hardy

    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 visit:instagram.com/dhardy99/?hl=enFor more information on DeShon visit:24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/496791/deshon-hardy-recognized-for-dedication-to-the-field-of-entertainmentFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E2 - Crystal Waltman

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season eleven with author, speaker, coach and 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 more information on Crystal visit:amazon.com/Quitting-Win-Proven-Habits-Yourself/dp/1647462169For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S11E1 - Shawn Stewart

    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 visit:okeebajubalogallery.com/shawnstewartFor more information on Shawn visit:canvasrebel.com/meet-shawn-stewart/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E11 - Keshia Dennis

    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 information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/iamkeshiadennis/?hl=enFor more information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/theelephantintheroominc/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E10 - Matt Bradford

    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 visit:instagram.com/mattbradfordmusic/?hl=enFor information on Rock to Recovery please visit:rocktorecovery.orgFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E9 - Percy King and Otis Winston

    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 journeys to their current creative endeavors.For information on Percy King please visit:instagram.com/artbypercy/For more information on Percy please visit:artbypercy.wordpress.com/For information on Otis Winston please visit:instagram.com/otisdwinston/For more information on Otis visit:imdb.com/name/nm4749446/For information on Ohio State Football visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/footballFor information on Ohio State Basketball visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-basketballFor information on Ohio State Track and Field visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-track-fieldFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E8 - Randy Johnson

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season ten with photographer, Hall of Fame pitcher, 5-time Cy Young Award Winner and World Series Champion, Randy Johnson. Together they will discuss Randy's love of and how he became interested in photography.This episode will discuss his current exhibition "Storytelling with Photographs" at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts and where he sees his photography journey taking him.For information on Randy Johnson please visit:rj51photos.comFor more information on Randy please visit:instagram.com/rj51photos/?hl=enFor more information on Randy please visit:baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/johnson-randyFor more information on Randy please visit:mlb.com/player/randy-johnson-116615For information on the the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts visit:scottsdaleperformingarts.org/For information on USC Baseball visit:usctrojans.com/sports/baseballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/

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    S10E7 - Robert McClain

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season ten with artist, painter and former NFL Defensive Back and returner, Robert McClain. Together they will discuss Robert's incredible path as an athlete and a painter.This episode will discuss his deep love and interest in the history of art and where he sees his work going.For information on Robert McClain please visit:instagram.com/mcclainsart/?hl=enFor more information on Robert please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_McClainFor more information on Robert please visit:espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/66055/panthers-robert-mcclain-makes-nice-profit-from-art-sale-to-cam-newtonFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E6 - Alex Nyerges

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season ten with a photographer, Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and avid sports fan, Alex Nyerges. Together they will discuss Alex's history as a photographer and how his interests led him to becoming a museum director.This episode will discuss his love of sports, particularly baseball, and how sports can influence and enrich lives.For information on Alex Nyerges please visit:alexnyerges.comFor more information on Alex please visit:instagram.com/alnyerges/?hl=enFor information on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts please visit:vmfa.museumFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E5 - NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation "Painting with the Pro's" Special Super Bowl edition - Tony Berti, Isaac Keys, Rashod Kent and Ms. Yolanda Brown

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season ten with this special episode and event we collaborated with the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation called Painting with the pros held at West Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas. In order of appearance we have entrepreneur, co-founder of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and former NFL player, Tony Bertie, actor, creative and former NFL player Isaac Keys, entrepreneur, founder of The Splendid Circle and former NFL player Rashod Kent and Principal of West Preparatory Academy Ms. Yolanda Brown. This episode will discuss all each individuals creativity and the impact the "Painting with the Pro's has on the students and faculty.For information on Tony Berti please visit:instagram.com/gtsflv/?hl=enFor more information on Tony please visit:goodietwoshoes.orgFor information on Isaac Keys please visit:instagram.com/isaackeys/?hl=enFor more information on Isaac please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4320791/For information on Rashod Kent please visit:instagram.com/the_real_vsklass/?hl=enFor more information on Rashod visit:thesplendidcircle.comFor information on West Preparatory Academy Las Vegas visit:westprep.netFor information on the NFLPA visit:nflpa.comFor information on the NFLPAF visit:yourpaf.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E4 - Jay DeMerit and Patrick McLain

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season ten with a creative, entrepreneur and former professional soccer player, Jay DeMerit and actor, producer and former professional soccer player Patrick McLain. Together they will discuss their shared love of creativity, soccer and life.This episode will discuss goals and updates on their individual lives.For information on Jay DeMerit please visit:instagram.com/d6merit/?hl=enFor more information on Jay please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_DeMeritFor information on Patrick McLain please visit:instagram.com/patrickmclain24/?hl=enFor more information on Patrick please visit:imdb.com/name/nm10804584/For information on the MLS visit:mlssoccer.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E3 - Katie Houser & Gabrielle Rivera Valedon

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season ten with artist, former professional volleyball player, Katie Houser and creative, actress and former professional volleyball player, Gabrielle Rivera Valedon. Together they will discuss their similar backgrounds as creatives and former professional volleyball players.This episode will discuss their life updates and their future goals.For information on Katie Houser please visit:instagram.com/houser_art/?hl=enFor information on Katie please visit:instagram.com/concretecollectivepresents/?hl=enFor information on Gabrielle Rivera Valedon visit:instagram.com/gabylonglegs/?hl=enFor more information on Gabrielle please visit:gabyrivera.myportfolio.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E2 - Aaron Webb

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season ten with painter and United States Naval Officer, Aaron Webb. Together they will discuss Aaron's passion for painting, his fathers creative influence, to his love of music.This episode will discuss his background in the military and what he sees for the future.For information on Aaron Webb please visit:aaronwebbstudio.comFor information on Aaron please visit:instagram.com/awebbstudio/For more information on Aaron visit:renacharlesgallery.com/aaronwebbbioFor information on the United States Navy please visit:navy.milFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S10E1 - Mike O'Leary

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season ten with photographer and United States Air Force Veteran, Mike O'Leary. Together they will discuss Mike's background, how he joined the military and his love of photography.This episode will discuss his past photography and his vision for future projects.Fro information on Mike O'Leary please visit:warriorsailing.orgFor more information on Mike please visit:instagram.com/bigairphotoandfilm/For more information on Mike visit:youtube.com/@veteranphotoandfilmFor information on the United States Air Force visit:airforce.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E10 - Jamie Mittelman

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season nine with entrepreneur, founder of Flame Bearers, and host of the Flame Bearers Podcast, Jamie Mittelman. Together they will discuss Jamie's background in media and as an athlete.This episode will discuss her passion and drive and what that led her to found Flame Bearers.Fro information on Jamie Mittelman please visit:instagram.com/jamiemittelman/?hl=enFor information on Flame Bearers please visit:instagram.com/flamebearers/?hl=enFor more information on Flame Bearers visit:flamebearers.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E9 - Greg Conn

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season nine with photographer and United States Marines Veteran, Greg Conn. Together they will discuss Greg's incredible journey from the military to becoming a photographer.This episode will discuss his passion for nature and how it is so important to his photography and his families lives.Fro information on Greg Conn please visit:gregconnphotography.comFor more information on Greg please visit:instagram.com/gregconnphotography/?hl=enFor information on Gallery Canyons visit:gallerycanyons.comFor more information on Gallery Canyons visit:instagram.com/gallerycanyons/?hl=enFor information on the United States Marines visit:marines.comFor information on Kyle Friday please visit:open.spotify.com/artist/2wOILgaPLc9EmU7qmy9hVbFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E8 - Bryan Jordan

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season nine with actor, model, entrepreneur and 2-time MLS Cup Champion Bryan Jordan. Together they will discuss Bryan's incredible athletic career and life and becoming a MLS star and 2-time MLS Cup Champion.This episode will discuss his acting career and his constant curiosity and his drive to learn.For information on Bryan Jordan please visit:instagram.com/bj_6/For more information on Bryan visit:bryanjordan.comFor information on Bryan visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_JordanFor information on the Los Angeles Galaxy visit:lagalaxy.comFor information on the Oregon State University Mens Soccer visit:osubeavers.com/sports/mens-soccerFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E7 - Israel Idonije

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season nine with artist, illustrator, founder of Athlitacomics, and former 11 year NFL Defensive End, Israel Idonije Together they will discuss Israel's amazing path to becoming an 11 year NFL player.This episode will discuss the incredible work his equally incredible journey to becoming a creative and starting his own comic and platform Athlitacomics.For information on Israel Idonije please visit:instagram.com/iidonije/For more information on Israel visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/israel_idonijeFor information on Athlitacomics visit:athlitacomics.comFor information on the Chicago Bears visit:chicagobears.comFro information on the University of Manitoba Football visit:gobisons.ca/sports/footballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E6 - Maria Breese-McLain

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season nine with dancer, singer, actress, producer and co-founder and co-owner of 3:33 Creative, Maria Bresse-McLain. Together they will discuss Maria's love of creativity and creative practices and what the future holds for 3:33 Creative.This episode will discuss her personal history as well as her families incredible creative history.For information on Maria Breese-McLain please visit:mariabreese.comFor more information on Maria visit:instagram.com/mariabreese/?hl=enFor more information on Maria visit:tvovermind.com/maria-breese/For more information on Maria please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4834100/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E5 - Anaia Hoard

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season nine with artist and former Wake Forest University Women's Basketball player, Anaia Hoard. Together they will discuss Anaia's incredible artistic talent and her inspirations.This episode will discuss the incredible work her basketball career and her families basketball history.For information on Anaia Hoard please visit:instagram.com/naiahoard/For more information on Anaia visit:archysoprt.co/2022/08/anaia-hoards-artwork-selected-by-the-nba-for-the-creator-series-campaign-has-been-revealed-women-sports/For more information on Anaia visit:godeacs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/anaia-hoard/5645For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E4 - Brian Price

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season nine with creative, coach and former UCLA Bruin and NFL Defensive Tackle, Brian Price Together they will discuss Brian's incredible journey from former NFL player to know coaching.This episode will discuss the incredible work his past and how his vulnerability and passion influences the young athletes he works with now.For information on Brian Price please visit:instagram.com/bpthaking/?hl=enFor more information on Brian visit:wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Price_(American_football,_born_1989)For information on UCLA Bruins Football visit:uclabruins.com/sports/footballFor information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit:buccaneers.comFor information on Photosynthesizers visit:music.apple.com/us/search?term=photosynthesizersFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E3 - Beth O'Connell

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season nine with former college softball player, former Executive Producer for NBC and Dgital Media, as well as former Interim President for MSNBC, she is the CEO and Executive Producer for O’Connell Media Productions, Beth O’Connell. Together they will discuss Beth's past as a college softball player and how it influenced her career.This episode will discuss the incredible front seat to history Beth has witnessed as an Executive Producer.For information on Beth O'Connell please visit:linkedin.com/in/elizabethoconnell1/For more information on Beth visit:instagram.com/bethoconnell107/?hl=enFor more information on MSNBC visit:msnbc.comFor information on NBC News visit:nbcnews.comFor information on University of Massachusetts Amherst Softball visit:umassathletics.com/sports/softball/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E2 - Dennis Wymer

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season nine with artist, educator, coach and wrester, Dennis Wymer.. Together they will discuss Dennis' passion for sports and art and how he relates the two.This episode will discuss the incredible work he is doing in the classroom and as a coach.For information on Dennis Wymer please visit:denniswymerart.comFor more information on Dennis visit:instagram.com/den_wymer/?hl=enFor more information on Dennis visit:oak-hill.net/blog/faculty-feature-friday-dennis-wymer/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S9E1 - Jose Portilla

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season nine with artist and former University of Arizona and NFL Offensive Lineman, as well as the first Mexican born player to play in the Super Bowl, Jose Portilla. Together they will discuss Jose's incredible art journey and his inspiration and passion for painting.This episode will discuss his life as an NFL lineman, and his life as a coach and educator.For information on Jose Portilla please visit:instagram.com/jportillaart/?hl=enFor more information on Jose visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_PortillaFor information on the Atlanta Falcons visit:atlantafalcons.comFor information on the University of Arizona football visit:arizonawildcats.com/sports/footballFor information on University of Arizona arts visit:art.arizona.eduFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S8E13 - Abby Drach and Hannah Hardenbergh

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode thirteen of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and Nordic skier Abby Drach and former guest and artist and also a Nordic skier herself Hannah Hardenbergh,. Together they will discuss their passion for nordic skiing and a creative practice.This episode will discuss their own goals and how the relationship between athletic and artistic practices.For information on Abby Drach please visit:induraathletic.comFor more information on Abby visit:instragram.com/induraathletic/?hl=enFor information on Hannah Hardenbergh please visit:instagram.com/withmountainss?hl=enFor more information on Hannah visit:hardenbergh.wixsite.com/hannah/about-meFor information on Dartmouth Nordic Skiing visit:dartmouthsports.com/sports/alpine-skiingFor information on Harvard Nordic Skiing visit:gocrimson.com/sports/skiing/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S8E12 - Michael Granville

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode twelve of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and former high school and UCLA track star and still National High School record holder in the 800 meter, Michael Granville. Together they will discuss Michael's journey as a world class runner and his incredible passion for his art.This episode will discuss his entrepreneurial endeavors with Gfit and how it impacts him and his community.For information on Michael Granville please visit:instagram.com/michaelgranville2/?hl=enFor more information on Michael visit:gfit.coFor more information on Michael visit:gfitwellness.com/the-artistFor information on UCLA Track and Field please visit:uclabruins.com/sports/track-and-fieldFor information on High School Track and Field records visit:nfhs.org/RecordBook/Record-book-result.aspx?CategoryId=1359For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S8E11 - Herman Moore

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season eight with artist, entrepreneur and former University of Virginia and Detroit Lion wide receiver great, Herman Moore. Together they will discuss Herman's incredible football and athletic career and how art was such a big part of his youth and beyond.This episode will discuss his vision and entrepreneurial efforts since his retirement and his amazing effect on his community.For information on Herman Moore please visit:team84llc.comFor more information on Herman visit:instragram.com/hermanmoore84/?hl=enFor more information on Herman please visit:twitter.com/HMAN84For information on the Detroit Lions visit:detroitlions.comFor information on University of Virginia football visit:virginiasports.com/sports/football/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S8E10 - Gina Molinari

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season eight with artist, athlete, yoga teacher, retreat leader and alignment coach, Gina Molinari. Together they will discuss Gina's path as an athlete and artist and how she persevered through different struggles.This episode will discuss her incredible journey to becoming a yoga teacher and retreat leader.For information on Gina Molinari please visit:yogigigi.comFor more information on Gina visit:instragram.com/ginamyoga/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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    S8E9 - Dr. Doug Gardner

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season eight with leader in the field of applied sport psychology and founder of Thinksport consulting services, Doug Gardner. Together they will discuss Doug's long history of working in Applied Sport Psychology.This episode will discuss his history and love of sport and how that inspired his path.For information on Doug Gardner please visit:twitter.com/ThinkSportFor more information on Doug visit:thinksport.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

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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 athletes and military veterans the:NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, Team USA, US Army, and US Air Force.Join us and dive into the world of art and mental wellness through the lens of people you don’t expect to be world class artists.

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