Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

A story about how Shanghai, China taught me not to place my fulfillment and happiness, "over there." www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ohmygod ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On scarcity mindset, my discomfort with 'nationalism', luck, and the best $30 we ever spent on Amazon. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/scarcityofsparrows ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Whether you’re a musician headed on tour, or you're headed to Europe on an adventure - at some point you have to ask yourself, “What do I pack, and what do I pack it in?” Join me as I sit down with my good friend, and badass drummer Richard Medek to talk about what he calls, “travel drag” - the importance of packing light - and the joy of finding a bag that travels the way you do. For the two of us, that bag is the Tom Bihn Synik 30… but it took a while for me to get here. Grab a Stella and join us as we talk about this aspect of the joy of travel. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/richardmedeksynik30 ※ - Find Richard Online Here: www.richardmedek.com/ - Follow Richard on Instagram Here: www.instagram.com/richardmedek - Check out Today's Sponsor Tom Bihn Here: www.tombihn.com - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes. Tags: travel, minimal travel, European travel, what to pack, packing strategy traveler, world, carry-on, checked bag, how to, tips tricks, approach, guide.

My two NON-NEGOTIABLE traits to aging as an artist or musician. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theagingartist ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

“Music Purgatory” noun. [pur-guh-tohr-ee] “The in-between time backstage before playing a show.” You're neither here nor there - not yet time to walk on stage, yet not enough time to leave the venue, held captive in a sacred ritual that precedes a performance. ※ Today’s Purgatory features Aaron Johnson, Jasper Nephew, and Andrina Brogden as we hang backstage at Landmark Center in St. Paul MN For more Purgatory Episodes, ⬙ CLICK HERE ⬙ ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I recently heard Jim Gaffigan say something I wish I’d heard when I was 18… “All comedy is self-assignment.” But living a self-imposed life is so much harder than people make it sound... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/selfimposed ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I thought I was moving in the right direction with this pain, but I feel like I've taken a step in the opposite direction. Join Sarah and I as we make dinner and talk about how it reminds me of the rest of life too. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nonlinearjourney ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

In honor of "National Tattoo Day" here's an episode from 6 years ago! Since posting it, I've had multiple people reach out and tell me that it inspired them to get their first tattoo. etting your first tattoo can be intimidating. How bad does it hurt? How do you book an appointment or pick an artist? What can you expect; from the moment you step into a tattoo parlor, to leaving with your fresh new ink? Whether you’ve been thinking about getting your first tattoo or simply curious about what it’s like, this entertaining audio guide is guaranteed to replace any hesitation, fear, or questions you may have with informed confidence. WARNING: Listening to “A Guide To Getting Your First Tattoo” may cause sudden and undeniable urges to get a tattoo and has been known to invoke sudden spikes in confidence, transforming the listener into a go-to “Tattoo Expert" in their circle of friends. Actual Disclaimer: Rob Morgan is an internationally touring rock bassist and not a licensed tattoo artist or medical practitioner. Consult a professional before getting a tattoo and please tattoo responsibly and professionally. Tattoo Artist & Location: Ghost at Brass Knuckle Tattoo Minneapolis www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/atattooguide?rq=guide%20tattoo ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes. Tags: Tattoo Industry, how to, #nationaltattooday , Minneapolis, artist, flash art, when, why, help, advice,

At some point in your life, a friend will go through something hard and you won’t know what to say. How soon should you text someone after their family member dies? When you do reach out, is there anything you should AVOID saying? Here’s some badass advice two badass women, who know from experience, told me. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/trueitup ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes. ---- Tags: Grief, counseling, friendship, being a good friend, what to say, texting, saying I'm sorry, hard conversations, uncomfortable conversations, body positive

One of my strengths is how deep into a subject I can nerd out on if I'm curious about it. But, today, Sarah reminds me that I don't have to go ALL IN on absolutely EVERYTHING. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/allinoneverything ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

We've all heard the phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none..." but it turns out, that's only half the saying. The rest of it convinces me that all art benefits all art. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/jackofalltrades ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Last night I played one of the coolest shows so far this year... I also played it in more pain than I can remember playing a show in the recent past. I only tell you this because I think it has to do with your journey, and the fact that nobody cares about our (valid) excuses, and the fact that I think that's ok. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/rocknrollaccountability ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Join Sarah and me as we talk about one of the greatest hurdles I’ve had to overcome as a curious traveler. The willingness to set down the fantasy I have in my mind of a place, in the hopes of seeing it for what it actually is. 📍 Montreal, Canada www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fantasytravel ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On the need for patience, and gratitude, and grit, and fortitude, and preparation, and skill and luck, while sailing the dark seas of your creative journey. 📍 Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thesquallsoflife 🎤 Here's my podcast with Chris Koza: QUESTION 54 // DO YOU WANT TO BE DOING THIS RIGHT NOW? (FEAT. CHRIS KOZA) ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Are you thinking about starting a creative endeavor but don’t know where to start? Or maybe, you’re in the middle of a project but don’t know if you should continue. I think it’s time you had a “define the relationship” conversation with the things you’re creating. I think it’s time you started dating your art! www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/startdatingyourart ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

The pros are fast. Let's talk about it. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theneedforspeed ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On looking for, searching for, and making up meaning. 📍 Grand Ave, St. Paul www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stelmosfire ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Maybe we had the idea of a "Genius" wrong this whole time... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/scenius ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

"Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance." - James Baldwin www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/bryancranstonluck ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On cutting it off, and calling it out. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/cuttingthecrap ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On getting out of a funk, liminal spaces, following your luck, and having a crush on your decisions. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ilostmyluck ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

What’s crazy is… I found that some of the biggest breakthroughs and revolutions, no matter the artistic medium, happened because of what someone would have considered a “Mistake” or “Failure.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/puregonzo ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Instead of the “Staycation,” let’s normalize “Temporary Local Travel.” I don’t need an escape, I want to see my city with fresh eyes and gratitude. A massive thank you to W Hotel at The Foshay in Minneapolis for partnering with this episode. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/temporarylocaltravel CLICK HERE for more episodes in ⌖ Doctrines & Maxims ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

It takes more time, it’s more finicky, it costs more… Whether it’s 35mm film or VHS video, I’ve been asking myself this past year if capturing in analog is worth it. The problem is… I JUST NOW realized I’ve been asking myself the wrong question. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/analogvsdigital ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

On minding your happiness threshold. 👉🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/smalldelights 📍 W Minneapolis - The Foshay ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I used to think, everyone living a badass life had a plan to get where they were. Turns out, that’s rarely the case. So… knowing that… how the hell do I make decisions? Maybe instead of making the “right decisions” I should “make the decisions right.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nobodyfreakinknows ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

In my late 20’s I realized my musical journey was suffering due to my scarcity mindset as I constantly compared myself to others. Film photography completely changed that. Here’s how. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/comparingmind ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

“Maifest” is a traditional German festival in May that celebrates the arrival of spring. Since my first time visiting Germany, I’ve been curious to learn more. Grab your lederhosen, and join Sarah and Me as we catch up with our friends Mark and Mary Aronson in Watertown Minnesota to raise a Maibaum and experience a traditional Maifest. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/maifest ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

“Oh… I really should get my passport, but I don’t have a trip coming up.” - It’s a common mindset I hear all the time. Here’s why I think you should get one BEFORE you know when your first trip abroad will be. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/getyourpassport ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I'm backstage in Minneapolis with my friends Jasper Nephew, Aaron Johnson, and Nathan Santos. We're in that beautiful performance-purgatory, not quite relaxed, not quite on stage. I may have to keep recording these moments. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fourseasonspurgatory ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ⬙ PURGATORY LOGS

How are you doing on time? You got ten minutes? www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thenumbersgame ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Have you ever heard of an "Ale Conner" or "Pot Boy"? Probably not, because they were both jobs that were ended, almost overnight, due to technological advancements. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/beerhistoryandai ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes. What’s your podcast about? – “Every day, recording a short podcast that you will either find helpful in your artistic journey or an entertaining break in your day.”

I recently heard that anxiety is the attempt to fix a problem in the future, now. I've been sick in bed the past 48 hours, and my anxiety has been kicking in a bit, let's chat about it. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/onanxiety ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I'm not sure I've ever thrown up harder than I did last night... It frothed the toilet water. Let's chat about what that means when it comes to what you're making right now. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/pukingart ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I've visited countless distilleries around the world, but it wasn't until recently that I fully understood the basics of distillation. Join Sarah and me as we break it down in a way that finally makes sense. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ondistillation 📍 Edradour Distillery, Scotland ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

A quick conversation before walking on stage with two of my favorite humans and musicians talking about the quickest way to experience burnout as a musician. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/howtoburnout CLICK HERE FOR MORE ⬙ (Purgatory Logs) ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Zach Miller is a badass drummer I’ve had the honor of knowing, performing, and recording with for the past twenty years. (Side Note: Zach produced the first studio album I ever recorded on.) Join us over coffee as we talk about a concept of Zach’s, and I’m not exaggerating here, that has changed my paradigm. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theworkisthepoint ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

Man... I wish I had understood this YEARS ago! P.S. Check back tomorrow for my full convo with Zach https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/judginginrealtime ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

I've always been curious how tattoo artists get their start. I mean... who'd be crazy enough to let an 'apprentice' put something permanent on their body??? Turns out, Sarah and I are. ※ Click HERE for, "A GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR FIRST TATTOO." ※ www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/freetattoos ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Join me at ACME Comedy Co. in Minneapolis as I sit down with a stand-up comedian I consider, "The King Of The Take Back" to talk inside baseball when it comes to his approach to comedy, and how my being a recovering people-pleaser has impacted my professional career as a rock-bassist." www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/zachmartina ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Have you ever seen someone make something and thought, "Hey, I had an idea to do the same thing about a year ago but I never did anything with it."? Me too! A chance run-in at the annual Northeast Minneapolis 'Art-A-Whirl' reminded me... there are two kinds of people in this world: those who have ideas and do nothing; and those who have ideas and act on them. I'll be damned if I don't try my hardest to be someone who acts. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/midcenturyrecords ※ Check out MidCentury Records here: www.midcentury-music.com Check out Bauhaus here: www.bauhausbrewlabs.com ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

“The Curious Rite of Going First” Clearly states, “Be the one who goes first. Introduce yourself first. Because, life rewards those who initiate. Not those who wait for others to do so.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/gofirst Want more Curious ⌖ Doctrines & Maxims? CLICK HERE! ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

There's a common mindset in the zeitgeist of stage performers nowadays that almost thinks you need to walk on stage with something to prove. Here's another thought that I've found helpful as a performer. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theywantyoutowin Check out the "Be the buyer, not the seller" ep here: www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/buyernotseller Or... just... like... type the damn title into your fav podcast player! ;) ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Join me as I sit down over coffee with one of my favorite photographers, Mike Madison. (aka @bumpopera) Not only do we do a deep dive into photography, but we also talk about imposter syndrome, gear, pricing your work as a creator, and why he's not allowed to share his photographs of the Foo Fighters. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/mikemadison ※ Follow Mike on Instagram: @bumpopera ※ And buy all his prints at: www.bumpopera.com ※ 📍The Briar, Minneapolis

"Know what you really know about something, feel what you really feel, say what you really mean, and do what you really want." - Martha Beck Join me as I sit down with my buddy Joel Bowers to talk about how this thought is so damn hard for me as a recovering people pleaser, but it's one of the most important lessons of my life. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/imtiredoflying 📍 McCormick's Pub and Restaurant, Wayzata, MN

No matter what you're creating and sharing with the world, this thought has become the A440 I tune my artistic soul to. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/makegoodart ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

A friend recently sent me a video of a photography influencer saying some nonsense about how "inferior" creators "edit their way to success." DON'T BELIEVE THE BULLSHIT! Not only CAN you edit your way to success, you SHOULD... and here's why. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/youcanedit ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Whether it's letting go of my past, or my expectations for the future, I sit down over coffee with Haley McCallum to hear her thoughts on (and experience with) THE ART OF LETTING GO. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/haley ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

I recently read about a sprinter saying, If you don't clench your fists and face, you'll be relaxed and run faster. I found myself asking, how much of my creative life have I spent with my emotional and spiritual fists clenched? www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/relaxandwin ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Everybody's got an opinion about writer's block. Some say, "You have to PUSH THROUGH!" Some say, "REAL 'Professionals' don't get writer's block." It wasn't until I was drinking a pint of proper with Sarah at a pub in the middle of Ireland... that I finally found my answer. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/guinnessandwritersblock 📍 Larrigy's Pub, Kilbeggan Ireland ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.