The Abstract Athlete

By: The Abstract Athlete
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • S1E1 - Dr. David X. Cifu
    Dec 3 2019

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for our debut podcast with recurring guest, Dr. David Cifu to discuss how the brain powers our bodies along with creative ways to help you exercise the mind.

    This episode will discuss brain health, physical health, creativity, and even in a story about Jaromir Jagr.

    We have been working with Dr. Cifu over the last few years exploring the benefits of daily creative practice with students, athletes, and military veterans.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • S1E2 - Percy King
    Dec 16 2019

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) along with special guest, Percy King from The Ohio State University & the Kansas City Chiefs to discuss his life in football and his current trajectory in the world of art.

    This episode will discuss art, sports, music, and life after football. Percy's artwork can be seen in our traveling exhibitions and on display in the Columbus Museum of Art.

    We have been working with Percy King over the last few years to inspire student athletes to create as exercise for the mind. He participates and leads workshops on being an athlete and artist, as a creative way to address mental wellness.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • S1E3 - Joe Olney - US ARMY
    Dec 23 2019

    Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) along with special guest, Joe Olney (US Army Combat Sargeant) to discuss his life in the military and his current trajectory in the world of art.

    This episode will discuss Joe's path to being a professional artist including his time as a combat engineer serving in Iraq.

    We have been working with Joe Olney over the last few years to inspire other military veterans to create as exercise for the mind.

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    1 hr and 46 mins

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