
Episode #28
Sila Regester
<p>Your host Fred Johnson has a conversation with Sila Regester, one of the dedicated participants in the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble at the Straz Center. Sila served 22 years in the United States Army, retiring as...


This VetArtSpan podcast provides the opportunity for the veteran and civilian community to have a shared experience of hearing from veterans, the artists who serve as art therapists, artists who represent community arts organizations that work in partnership with veteran medical facilities that serve our veterans and organizations that offer resources and outreach to our veteran community. This programming offers the opportunity to share insight into the Military culture and the nuances of Military life. This will serve to inform our civilian population and foster a foundation for clearer understanding and compassionate communication.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis VetArtSpan podcast provides the opportunity for the veteran and civilian community to have a shared experience of hearing from veterans, the artists who serve as art therapists, artists who represent community arts organizations that work in partnership with veteran medical facilities that serve our veterans and organizations that offer resources and outreach to our veteran community.
VetArtSpan is hosted by Fred Johnson. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sila Regester" (18 December 2024, 30 minutes), "Moira McGuire" (7 July 2024, 35 minutes), and "Theo and Brianne Rooding" (17 June 2023, 23 minutes).
VetArtSpan publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for VetArtSpan is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. VetArtSpan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. VetArtSpan's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for VetArtSpan are Family & Social Services and Artists, Writers & Performers. VetArtSpan has an arts audience.
Fred Johnson hosts VetArtSpan, an arts podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #28
<p>Your host Fred Johnson has a conversation with Sila Regester, one of the dedicated participants in the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble at the Straz Center. Sila served 22 years in the United States Army, retiring as...

Episode #27
<p>In this enlightening episode, your host Fred Johnson talks with Moira G. McGuire, retired nurse officer with the US Public Health Service and Assistant Chief, General Internal Medicine and chief of Integrative Health...

Episode #26
<p>Fred Johnson, the host and guiding light of these podcasts, sits down for a deep conversation with Theo and Brianne Roading. Theo is an Army veteran who was medially discharged after a severe injury. His road back to...

Episode #25
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson has a wonderful conversation with Air Force veteran and painter Bernadette Dunn. A few years ago "Bernie" began attending the Straz Center's Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble, and she is now a...

Episode #24
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson has an enlightening conversation with yoga instructor Annie Okerlin, founder of the Exalted Warrior Foundation, which facilitates adaptive yoga instruction programs for Veterans, active duty...

Episode #23
<p>Guest host Cathy DeWitt invites Dr. Mark Staples into the Gainesville VetArtSpan studio for a conversation about his work at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Dr. Staples is a cardiac surgeon and intensive care...

Episode #22
<p>Intrepid VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson meets with Army veteran Urban Light to discuss her evocative journey toward becoming a spoken word artist. She is active in the Courage and Grace Foundation, which provides...

Episode #21
<p>Fred Johnson gets together with Army veteran and poet Samantha Sampson. Her family has deep roots in the military, and she shares some of the inspirations that drive her to create her deeply personal spoken word...

Episode #20
<p>Guest host Cathy DeWtt has an engaging conversation with Vietnam combat veteran Bill Hutchinson, who is a well-known musician, concert organizer, and raconteur. Bill tells several amazing stories, and perhaps the...

Episode #19
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson talks with fellow Marine veteran Chris Stowe about Chris's journey from being an Explosives Ordnance Disposal Technician deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan to becoming an accomplished artist...

Episode #18
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson visits with Noah White and Anna Pasquale, the driving forces behind the Creative Forces Open Studio within the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Noah...

Episode #17
<p>This episode of VetArtSpan features guest host Cathy DeWitt in an interview with Vietnam veteran and musician Reed Franklin. Shortly after being diagnosed with cancer, Reed decided to return to Vietnam after being...

Episode #16
<p>In this VetArtSpan podcast, host Fred Johnson has a conversation with Maxine Reyes, who talks about her life in the military with a husband who was also deployed, all the while while raising a child. Her transition...

The VetArtSpan team visits two VA hospitals to talk with art and music therapists, musicians in residence, volunteers, veterans, and administrators about the impact of music and art on the veteran community. We start...

In Part Two of our story we continue to explore the journey home for our veterans who transition back into civilian life. VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson interviews a group of women veterans who have embraced creative...

The journey home can take a long time for our veterans who transition back into civilian life. VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson interviews a group of women veterans who have embraced creative expression as a way to smooth...

Episode #12
<p>Our VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson talks with esteemed teacher, choreographer, producer, and director John Parks. Fresh from his collaboration with Diavolo dance and a group of inspired veterans, John talks about how...

<p>Fred Johnson and the VetArtSpan team spent a dynamic morning with a group of veterans who were creating a team-based glass sculpture – from concept to finished product. Moving together as one and handling the 2000...

Episode #10
Our host Fred Johnson engages in a conversation with vocalist and inspirational speaker Jennifer Samuel-Chance. Her life journey moved through a career in business and morphed into the life of an artist. Blessed with a...

Episode #9
<p>VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson guides us on a conversation with dancer and choreographer Dwayne Scheuneman. Dwayne's life as a dancer is manifested from his heart, and from his wheel-chair. He evolved from the world of...
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