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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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May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
24 min
Artist Eli Sobel works in many techniques and mediums including, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking. His work is diverse and interesting. The one aspect of his art that I was most curious about was the fact that he does Installations. He creates art installations in a space with wood, ceramics, prints, and photographs. Eli was kind enough to spend time with me to answer all of my questions and allow Eager to Know listeners to learn more about him.
Learn more at rickyartist.com
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
16 min
Daniel Sroka’s art helps grow the seemingly insignificant, common experiences we regularly have in nature, into something deeper and personal. His work is truly incredible. Daniel and I sat down a few months back and spoke about his process and the business of creativity.
Learn more at RICKYARTIST.COM
Apr 27, 2020
Apr 27, 2020
40 min
Darren Jones is a fellow painter and friend. His studio is in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. We speak about his start, his inspirations and he offers some tips to people considering a career as a creative. I am pleased to share my conversation with artist Darren Jones.
Learn more: RICKYARTIST.COM
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
25 min
For this special episode, I host 3 regular guests who always have strong ideas and opinions on any topic presented to them. I am happy to share my conversation with artist Brad Leslie, tiny house designer Paul Schultz, and Chicago realtor Alex Wolking.
Learn more at WWW.RICKYARTIST.COM
Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020
31 min
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
45 min
Did you ever have a conversation you were so immersed in that you didn't realize how much time has passed? That's exactly what happened with my conversation with artist John Rush. John lives in Chicago and divides his working life between painting, drawing, and printmaking.
Mar 30, 2020
Mar 30, 2020
46 min
Joan Risch was a wife and mother of two children living in the historic Boston suburb of Lincoln, Massachusetts when she mysteriously disappeared late on the afternoon of October 24, 1961. Some friends and I discuss the case and our thoughts on what may have happened to Joan.
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Mar 23, 2020
Mar 23, 2020
40 min
Yuri Cataldo is an entrepreneur and author, who combines the mindsets of an artist and a technologist. His latest book is "Be Left Behind - Discover Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Before it’s Too Late". We spoke about all kinds of things, including how to get things done and figuring out what needs to get done.
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Mar 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
26 min
Kay Martinovich is a director in the theatre - which is by its very nature, a collaborative art. Even a one-man show on stage requires all sorts of creative connections, coordinations, and interactions to be successful.
My mind was opened by today's conversation and I hope yours will be too.
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Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
30 min
Ricky discusses his upcoming show at the Center on Halstead, MOMENT and the companion art book. He is joined by fellow artist Frederick Nitsch.
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