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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Recent episodes include "S14E6 - Anthony Carter Jr." (26 October 2026, 63 minutes), "S14E5 - Mike Fay" (19 October 2026, 76 minutes), and "S14E4 - Tristen Vega-Moffett" (12 October 2026, 61 minutes).
The Abstract Athlete publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes.
Booking probability for The Abstract Athlete is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Abstract Athlete requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Abstract Athlete's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Abstract Athlete are Artists, Writers & Performers and Sports. The Abstract Athlete has an arts audience.
The Abstract Athlete is an arts podcast.
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Episode #6
Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 6 of season fourteen with artist, entrepreneur and football player, Anthony Carter Jr. Together they will discuss Anthony's background...
Episode #5
Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 5 of season fourteen with War Artist, Author, Curator, Teacher, Photographer and Retired Marine, Mike Fay. Together they will discuss...
Episode #4
Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 4 of season fourteen with photographer and former United States Junior Figure Skating Pairs National Champion and 2 x Olympic alternate...
Episode #2
Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 2 of season fourteen with artist, and active soldier in the United States Army, Brittney Verberkmoes. Together they will discuss...
Episode #6
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...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
Episode #8
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...
Episode #7
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...
Episode #6
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...
Episode #5
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...
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
Episode #10
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...
Episode #9
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...
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