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.
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, Tristen Vega-Moffett. Together they will discuss Tristen's journey to becoming a photographer and entrepreneur.
This episode will discuss her past as a Junior National Champion Pairs Ice Skater and two-time Olympic alternate, and the grind it took.
For information on Tristen Vega-Moffett please visit:
instagram.com/wildly.tristen/?hl=en
For more information on Tristen visit:
roamwildphototours.com/
For more information on Tristen visit:
latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-10-27-sp-983-story.html
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theabstractathlete.com/
For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:
theabstractveterans.com/
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5 Oct 2026
S14E3 - Danny Rouhier
Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode 3 of season fourteen with comedian, sports radio broadcaster on the the Grant and Danny show on 106.7 The Fan and former college baseball player, Danny Rouhier. Together they will discuss Danny's journey to becoming a comedian and how it led to becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
This episode will discuss his George Washington University BAseball Hall of Fame career and how the grind to get there still pushes him.
For information on Danny Rouhier please visit:
funnydanny.com/
For more information on Danny visit:
instagram.com/humorousdanny/?hl=en
For more information on Danny visit:
audacy.com/thefandc/authors/grant-danny
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:
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28 Sept 2026
S14E2 - Brittney Verberkmoes
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 Brittney's love of the arts and how she became an artist and creative.
This episode will discuss her path to becoming an United States Army soldier.
For information on Brittney Verberkmoes please visit:
instagram.com/thegossamerlady/
For information on the United States Army visit:
army.mil/
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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