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Hosted by Ricky McEachern · arts · EN
A weekly podcast that explores how using the creative aspects of our brains can shift outcomes in exciting ways. Each episode offers listeners specific suggestions on how to engage creativity when moving things forward. Guests include artists as well as others in life roles not traditionally considered creative. Hosted by Chicago artist Ricky McEachern
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Signup to Generate a PitchA weekly podcast that explores how using the creative aspects of our brains can shift outcomes in exciting ways. Each episode offers listeners specific suggestions on how to engage creativity when moving things forward. Guests include artists as well as others in life roles not traditionally considered creative. Hosted by Chicago artist Ricky McEachern
Eager To Know is hosted by Ricky McEachern. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A Main Street Mystery" (3 September 2026, 24 minutes), "Sewing as a Hobby" (20 July 2026, 25 minutes), and "The Boy Who Played with Dolls" (16 July 2026, 28 minutes).
Eager To Know publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Eager To Know is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Eager To Know requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Eager To Know's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Eager To Know are Artists, Writers & Performers. Eager To Know has an arts audience.
Ricky McEachern hosts Eager To Know, an arts podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #205
On this episode of Eager to Know, Julia of Ryan Rickles Auction takes us behind the scenes and explains how history, art, textiles, and a whole lot of curiosity come together in her fascinating work...
Episode #204
Every hobby starts somewhere, and in my case, it started with this episode's guest. Sarah works at New England Fabrics in Keene, New Hampshire, and she's largely responsible for my newest obsession: sewing. What began...
Episode #203
This episode’s guest is someone who, as a little boy, loved playing with dolls—and we’re all better off because he did. Jon, along with his partner Myles, owns Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, Vermont. It's...
Episode #202
We speak with Jeff about his experience in the world of clowns and clowning. This interview is not what we expected. Jeff is a multidisciplinary clown threading numerous areas of focus into a tapestry of zany...
Episode #200
There is a new addition to the wonderful Vermont village where I live - a yoga studio. A former competitive runner with a longtime yoga practice owns Yoga on Main. I am happy to share my conversation about yoga...
Episode #200
There is a new addition to the wonderful Vermont village where I live - a yoga studio. A former competitive runner with a longtime yoga practice owns Yoga on Main. I am happy to share my conversation about yoga...
Episode #199
Frog Meadow Farm is a B&B, Inn, and Massage Oasis for Men in Southern VT. I discovered this wonderful spot many years ago when I lived in Boston, and often looking for a relaxing, welcoming getaway. Frog Meadow is...
Episode #198
Author David Jay Collins is back to speak about his latest book, Single & Cooking. This will likely be the beach read of 2025. David’s Website: https://davidjaycollins.com David’s Instagram...
Episode #197
We welcome back Chicago-based author and artist Dmitry Samarov. He has had 3 books published since our last conversation, so we have lots to catch up on. Thank you for hanging with us on our 2025 Midwest podcast tour...
Episode #196
Artist, curator, and personal chef Timothy Allen discusses a range of topics, including the balance between creating art for ourselves versus seeking validation from others, how learning to paint can alter our...
Episode #195
We are back with Chicago-based author David Jay Collins to discuss the second installment of the three-part Summerdale horror series. David is just the best guest. We hope to have him back when Summerdale III is...
Episode #194
My conversation with artist and author Dmitry Samarov. This is a great episode. good stuff here…. https://www.dmitrysamarov.com
Episode #193
This is an exciting re-release, a compilation of my conversations with abstract painters. All of these artists are smart and talented with a keen sense of how we relate to the world around us. Be sure to check out the...
Episode #192
This compilation episode weaved together the stories of six past Eager To Know guests who are songwriters. Good stuff.
Episode #191
On this Eager To Know re-release, we speak with a person who is both a scientist and a punk rocker. It was refreshing to discuss a topic I am very passionate about, but don’t discuss often—science. Thank you, Karen, for...
Episode #190
This episode was a great conversation about many aspects of sound and music. After re-listening, I am very pleased with it —well done, Wellington! https://linktr.ee/williebones
Episode #189
Join me on this short but interesting conversation with the founder of Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville, Chicago. We speak about building a small business, entrepreneurship, and bubble tea! https://www.eliteabar.com
Episode #188
What a pleasant surprise this guest was. I never knew of improv as a tool for regular people. I am grateful to actor, coach, and improv expert, Meridith Grundei, for speaking to us a few years back. Please enjoy this...
Episode #187
This is probably my favorite Eager To Know episode. George’s emotional storytelling really resonates with me. Listening to this again makes me grateful I started this podcast and captured this conversation. The...
Episode #186
This is the re-release of a top-downloaded Eager To Know episode - my interview with tattoo artist Chad Koeplinger. Chad took this discussion to places I didn’t expect, and I was both surprised and pleased. Be sure to...
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Former Assistant Coach, University of Miami, Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Labour’s shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, Home School Legal Defense Association
Public Speaking and Presentation Expert and Trainer, Grundei Coaching, LLC
voice actor, I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman
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