Eager To Know
A weekly podcast that explores how using the creative aspects of our brains can shift outcomes in exciting ways. Each episode offers listeners specific suggestions on how to engage creativity when moving things forward. Guests include artists as well as others in life roles not traditionally considered creative. Hosted by Chicago artist Ricky McEachern
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Brent McEwan
A Los Angeles-based actor, Brent's most recent project is a short film titled "Flaming Match". In this, he expands beyond just the acting role and into the film's production.
Brent and I first met i…
Eddie Carson
Eddie Carson is the Dean of Residential Life and Belonging at Vermont Academy. We discuss what belonging means to him, and why it is an important experience.
Paris Kern
We speak with singer and Feldenkrais practitioner Paris Kern about music, embracing what you enjoy, and our bodies. What a conversation! Thank you, Paris for sharing your life experience with all of …
Life is a Bike Race
135 Life is a Bike Race
Greg Martin is a coach, educator, and musician. In this episode Eager To Know we speak about how we learn, develop and improve. Greg shares the biggest problem that is preve…
Vermont Armored Combat
Sean Roberon is back discussing armored combat. I have seen (and heard!) this sport in real-life and it is unique, interesting and fun.
Jake Grieco
Jake Grieco is a musician and builder living in southern Vermont. He speaks with Eager to Know about his musical path.
www.rickyartist.com
Photo credit: Jesse Pfammatter
SEMITONES
Ryan Matthew interviewed Ricky about his April / May 2024 SEMITONES art show.
Simon Miller
Artist Simon Miller joins Eager To Know to discuss the artistry of hair and the importance of listening. What an interesting character.
https://www.rickymceachernartist.com/
Evan Parks
Sound engineer, radio DJ, K-pop fan, and super fun guy - Evan Parks.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hJRwBZOrudOuV6tlVV0Ha?si=N1DYMtgiTICM91G-ZB2HAA
Actor Cass Morgan
Cass Morgan is an actor and singer who has spent most of her career on Broadway. She is also a member of my community in Vermont. I am pleased to share my conversation with Cass.
David Billings
David Billings is the Executive Director of Our Place Drop-In Center in Bellows Falls. He speaks about his journey, from New Jersey finance to the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Holly Brewer
Holly Brewer is a self-proclaimed “music person” We speak about Holly's relationship with music and the creative process.
Aaron Eames
Aaron Eames is a Bellow Falls Vermont resident and an interesting character. We speak about his experience in stand-up comedy and some possible next steps for him.
Art Catalyst
For over 30 years, Main Street Arts has been a catalyst for the arts in southern Vermont. We speak with Ashley Storrow, Program Director at Main Street Arts.
Putnam Smith
Putnam Smith is a singer, songwriter, musician, and aspiring homesteader. What a fun and interesting conversation!
Nathan, Goldsmith
Ricky speaks to goldsmith and lead artisan at Goldsmith Atelier in Bellows Falls, VT.
https://www.vermontgoldsmith.com
Alex & Collin, Filmmakers
Ricky speaks to filmmakers, Alex Stradling and Collin Kimball, who are in production of their movie ”The Death of Me”
“The Death of Me” Is a dark where a tenacious teenager humorously battles her cy…
Matt Peake
Matt Peake is an artist, dancer, dance instructor, and writer. He began his professional career as a family physician in rural Vermont.
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Bonnie Fairchild
Bonnie is a musician, music teacher, and owner of Milkhouse Music Studio. She is also my piano teacher. I have learned much from her relating to playing piano, music theory, and how music impacts our…
Fabris Finestrae
Director John Hadden interviews me about my upcoming art show, Fabris Finestrae.
Fabris Finestrae
~ windows for the workers ~
August 2023
Opening Friday, August 4th
5 - 8 pm
18 Ha…