Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

Some mind-blowing music data by ChartCipher and Rick Beato's predictions for what that means for this upcoming year. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/2024musicpredictions ※ - 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.

My full-time job for over a decade has been performing as a freelance musician. Of course, I want people to pay artists and musicians [A TON] to perform live. So… when I saw this petition going around on Facebook saying we should force the Minneapolis Parks & Rec board to pay artists for every free outdoor concert, no matter the size… why did I initially feel like I disagreed with it? For Part 2. of this convo, I recorded my chat with Nate Babbs [professional drummer] to see if there was something I was missing. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/shamelessexploitation ※ - 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.

My full-time job for over a decade has been performing as a freelance musician. Of course, I want people to pay artists and musicians [A TON] to perform live. So… when I saw this petition going around on Facebook saying we should force the Minneapolis Parks & Rec board to pay artists for every free outdoor concert, no matter the size… why did I initially feel like I disagreed with it? https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/shamelessexploitation ※ - 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.

Today, I'm summoning my inner Dan Carlin (Hardcore History Podcast rules btw!) to share with you my favorite Valentine's Day origin story. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/valentinesday ※ - 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.

If you currently find yourself frustrated because something you’re making isn’t getting the respect or recognition you feel it deserves… if you’re a musician and you feel frustrated because the value of what you bring to the table isn’t viewed the same as what you know it should be… Back in the day, I used to jump straight into questioning myself and my art. I’ve now realized, it might not be that you’re not good enough… You might just have a “Context” problem. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/creativecontext ※ - 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.

By buddy Joel Bowers always says, “Platitudes don’t work when you’re in pain.” So… A conversation with André and AJ before our show this weekend was a perfect moment to ask if a podcast I posted last week holds up. It does, but I’ll need to share a gig story of mine that I’m a bit insecure about, to put my money where my podcast mic is. 📍 The Depot Tavern - Minneapolis, MN https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stockvssacred ※ - 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.

Lately, I’ve been getting asked to MC different events, from concerts to weddings… Because it’s new to me, I’ve been solidifying my theory and approach to it and I’ve come up with something I call “Anti-Performance.” A scene inspires it in Oceans 11 and has influenced my approach as a musician on stage too. Join me over a pint at Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub in South Minneapolis and let me know if I’m on to something… https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/antiperformance ※ - 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 view the things I was creating as a problem to solve. Later in life, I realized it came with another subconscious belief... there's a 'right way' to do it and someone else had the answers. (or at least figured it all out before me.) Learning from someone else's art is important but... as Orson Wells teaches us, "It's important not to soak yourself." https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dontsoakyourself ※ - 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.

Over the years, the phrase, “Not my cup of tea!” has given me an asinine amount of freedom. (Both as someone who consumes art and one who creates.) Today’s “Daily Guinness” podcast episode perfectly encapsulates what I hope for most of these episodes to be like this year and is hopefully encouraging for you, wherever you’re at in your creative journey. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/notmycupoftea ※ - The Edward Norton/Rick Reuben Episode on Spotify: LISTEN HERE - Quentin Tarantino's Jimmy Kimmel Interview: WATCH 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've said it for many years, but no one takes note of it because it's not what they want to hear... be so good they can't ignore you." - Steve Martin https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/begoodbepresent ※ - 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.

Sometimes, figuring out a direction in life as a musician/artist feels like standing on the shore trying to decide the exact way I'm going to ride a wave before I even get in the freakin water and catch one. Lately, I've realized the creative journey is less about deciding, and more about trying a bunch of different things and staying curious enough to pay attention to what catches momentum. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/itsnotyourchoice ※ - 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 spent years of my life subconsciously creating a ravine. On one side, I exist. On the other, 'success' and (subsequently) my happiness. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/happinessoverthere ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

Stage fright or feeling nervous isn't just a state of mind, it's a biological reaction... THAT YOU CAN HACK! https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/reframingnervousness ※ - 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.

Momentum is everything when you're creating something new. Here's one of the most important factors in protecting it. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/protectyourmomentum ※ - 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're at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa checking out their Czech Lager. I take a sip and suddenly, I'm transported back to Prague. Maybe travel isn't so temporary after all. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/travelisnttemporary ※ - 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.

Sarah and I are headed to Iowa to visit family. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/drivingvstraveling ※ - 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 joined once again by my friends Joel Bowers & Terry Esau. This time, over a margarita, to see how the conversation unfolds. This month, the three of us are reading "Faith, Hope and Carnage" by Nick Cave and Seán O'Hagan. If you feel like reading it and joining us for that convo next month, please do! 📍 Pajarito, Edina, MN https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/joelandterry ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

mul·li·gan /ˈməliɡən/ INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN plural noun: mulligans ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (in golf) an extra stroke allowed after a poor shot, not counted on the scorecard. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/newyearsmulligans

If the biggest band in the world couldn't control how their fans interpret their music... why the hell would I? https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/artisticcontrol ※ - 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 this maxim I've heard a million times as a musician, "It's all about the music." While I believe that for the most part, what do I do when the final product isn't enough? When the questions start pouring in... "Is this original?" - "Is this worth it?" In those times... I need something to trust in. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/trusttheaddiction ※ - 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 have been consistently successful, but not a single one of my personal achievements or evolutions has come as a result of setting goals." - Will Welch (GQ Magazine Global Editorial Director) https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thepowerofallow ※ - 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.

My struggle with the procrastination of acting on my ideas, and an action step I've been working on that I learned from the CEO of Twitter. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/getitout ※ - 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 don’t fully understand it yet, but I swear to god that ideas and the things we create (songs, photographs, poems…) have a will, energy, desire for relationship, or preference of their own… www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/itsalive ※ - 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.

This is a throwback to an episode Sarah and I recorded in Cologne, Germany back in 2019! We planned to drink our way through the local specialty, Kölsch, but when we heard that there’s been an emerging craft beer scene, we reached out to a certified cicerone to talk about the hardest part of convincing Germans to open their mind to new things happening in the beer world. What we thought would be a short hang-out, ended up forming a new friendship solidified by our mutual love of beer that lasted late into the night. Recording Location: Cologne, Germany c. 2019 ※ - 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 haircut I got this evening reminded me of one of the biggest misunderstandings I used to have when it came to being a freelancer. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/hairandtheuniverse ※ - 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 seeking of one thing will always find another. And the single greatest phrase separating Artistic Heathens from Hierophants is, ‘Why does this even matter? Nobody’s going to notice besides me.’“ See the photo examples I talk about here 👇🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/unrequestedobsessions ※ - 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.

How Kurt Vonnegut, Conan Obrien, Shakespeare, and Stephen Colbert reminded me that I don’t not know enough about life to know what the good news is, and the bad news is. Ever since, I’ve calmed the hell down. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whatyouwant ※ - 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 moment while playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends last night reminded me of one of the most unhealthy mindsets I used to have. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nat20 ※ - 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 chance encounter with Scott Renteria (of SUMMIT BREWING Co.) changes the way I think about NA Beer, and gets me thinking about the importance of being in tune with our taste as creators. 📍 Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/summitandtaste ※ - 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.

聞く is a curious endeavor into the heart of listening through the art of binaural recording. Best listened to with the highest quality headphones you can get your hands on. *Originally Recorded In 2020* www.thecuriouspod.com/binaural ※ - 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. - My 2020 essay originally published here: medium.com/@therobmorgan/ E8%81%9E%E3%81%8F-a-journey-into-the-heart-of-listening-and- binaural-recording-f77c47a1640a

A story about happiness, world travel, and sacrifice. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fishingforhappiness ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - MASSIVE thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

“Statistics start arguments, information informs, but stories drive decisions.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/statsvstories —— For a map of recording locations, visit: www.thecuriouspod.com/map And a MASSIVE thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

“I apologize for such a long letter - I didn't have time to write a short one.” ― Mark Twain “I apologize for such a long podcast - I didn’t have time to record a short one.” ― Rob Morgan www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/catechismofconciseness

John Morley once said, “The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.” Today on the podcast, I ambush Sarah in the bathroom as she's getting ready, and we discuss what happens when we find ourselves in a period of "to do without." Specifically, when one doesn't naturally feel curious about life. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thegreatbusinessoflife

Sarah and I were watching the new Harrison Ford doc on Disney+ last night called "Timeless Heros" when something sparked my curiosity... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fansvscustomers

Sure... I've been guilty of it plenty of times... my head stuck so far up my technical skills that I forget what I was trying to express in the first place. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/craftblindness

Seriously… this may sound like crap, but I probably wouldn’t have been music director for Owl City if it weren’t for what I learned from the actors on this show. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/breakingbadcareer

I’m just getting over a month of some of the worst back pain of my life. It almost put me in the ER and I almost had to cancel a tour because of it. Naturally… I looked for advice. Unfortunately… most of it sucked. And that fact taught me a ton about the way the creative process works. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/mostadvicesucks

My friend was given a crappy cocktail, and it could have been solved with more questions. I'm annoyed, and I don't have time to dry off. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fromtheshower

“What are my 5 to 10-year goals?” Those kind of questions have never resonated with me. But, “Who am I?” and “What do I want?”… those… those seem like they serve me a bit better at the top of the year. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whatdoyouwant

How badass would it be if we allowed 2024 to give us permission to say, “This is who I am, this is what I like, and that’s ok.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/2024permission

Nostalgia is my drug of choice, and New Year's Resolutions often fuel my anxiety about the future. It’s all too much. It’s all too big. Maybe simply giving grace for the now is all I can resolve for. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nownewyears

At the end of the day, most of the crap just doesn’t matter. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/noprizes

Do you consider yourself a traveler? Forget “Yes” or “No.” What I’m really curious about is what comes to mind when I ask you that question. Maybe you picture yourself boarding a plane with your passport in your pocket. I’ve been obsessed with asking my music friends that same question this past month, and a gig this past weekend in Minnesota’s Iron Range reminded me of a quote I once heard, “Sometimes, you can get a stamp in your passport, just by crossing the street.” 📍 The Iron Range www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/traveler

Just a quick podcast to talk about how sick of talking about it I am. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stoptalking

"Eager" and "enthusiastic" are two words I could use to describe my younger self in multiple aspects of my life. The problem is that those often get perceived externally as "desperate." Here's how I learned not to give a shit. (or at least calm down and appear like I didn't." www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stopgivingashit

For years... I misunderstood what real manifestation looks like. Turns out, it's far more blue-collar than I thought... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/bluecollarmanifestation

A greenroom conversation with my buddy Steve Bosmans in Columbus, Georgia reminds me of how I defined 'Success' for years... It turns out it was extremely unhelpful. 📍Columbus, GA www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/successcansuckit

I once heard a comedian say, “Writing a set is similar to building a playground.” The writing and prep, that’s where the real work happens. Once you walk on stage, your only job is to embrace the play and have as much fun as possible. It changed the way I view my job as a bassist and music director but last night, eating at one of my favorite restaurants (Tenant) with Sarah, I realized it might need to start changing the way I GO to concerts from now on too. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/performanceasplayground 📍www.thecuriouspod.com/map

When I'm developing film, I don't get pissed at it for taking longer than I thought. You don't look at a flower that hasn't opened and get frustrated at the amount of time it's taking to bloom... Why the hell do that then to ourselves and our creative journey? Be gentle with yourself my friends, if your evolution is taking longer than you thought. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/begentle #filmphotography #creativeprocess #dohashtagsdoanythinginspotifyanditunesyet?