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Eager to Know is a weekly podcast hosted by Vermont artist Ricky McEachern that engages creative leaning people about their journey and path forward. It is inspired by the idea that the creative aspects of our minds can shift outcomes in exciting ways. Guests include artists as well as others in life roles not traditionally considered creative.
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
David Jay Collins - Summerdale II
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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 released in the fall of 2025. His latest novel, Single & Cooking, is available on his website.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Dmitry Samarov (Re-release)
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
My conversation with artist and author Dmitry Samarov. This is a great episode. good stuff here….

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Abstract
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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 full Eager To Know episodes for all 5 of these artists:
Links to all 7 episodes can also be found at: eager2know.com

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Songwriters
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
This compilation episode weaved together the stories of six past Eager To Know guests who are songwriters. Good stuff.

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Karen McFarlane Holman, Ph.D.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
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 creating such a great episode with me.
https://linktr.ee/karenchemistry

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Wellington Lora
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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!

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Eli Tea Bar
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
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!

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Meridith Grundei
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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 re-release.

Friday Apr 18, 2025
George Klauba
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
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 Hoffheimer gallery in Chicago represents George.

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Chad Koeplinger
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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 follow him on Instagram.