Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

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A conversation and an off-hand comment from a sommelier, a knife shop owner in East Flanders Belgium, and a couple of quotes from my favorite artists were the reminders I needed today to live on the edge of my comfort zone. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/decantart

Join Sarah, our friend Eva, and myself at a pub in Gent, Belgium in the shadow of Sint-Jacobskerk as we talk about a Russian phrase that may change the way I look at every new pair of pants I ever own. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/takeawalk

On luck, Disappointment, and Infinite Responsibility www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/smellycat

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I've been putting off jumping back into the podcast and have been overthinking it so... Here's my freakin re-entry. www.thecuriouspod.com

I recently heard an interview where George Lucas was explaining the true power of the Millennium Falcon and it made me think about the comparisons to an artists’ journey. I know this sounds cheesy as hell… but come along for the journey anyway. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/millenniumfalcon

In celebration of "International Whisky Day," I thought I'd re-release this episode. (originally aired 6/7/2019) Whether you consider yourself a bourbon consumer or maybe you've always been curious about diving into the world of whiskey but find yourself unsure how to approach a dram in a way that allows you to appreciate it to the fullest. Join me as I sit down with master taster John French at Bullet Whiskey in Louisville Kentucky as you learn how to take your whiskey-tasting experience to the next level. This episode is brought to you by Bullet Frontier Whiskey and Diagio International. www.bulleit.com www.diageo.com www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whiskeyguide

Whether you’re at a pub, a coffee shop, or in line at the DMV, striking up a conversation with a stranger can be intimidating. That said, I’m convinced it’s one of foundations of living a curious life. You may just have a kind interaction but you never know, you may be sitting across from a future close friend, or in Roy Connaughton’s case, a future friend and your future Irish Pub co-owner. (Originally aired in 2020.) With the convenient distraction of a cell phone in our pocket at all times, we’ve never had an easier excuse to not strike up a conversation, but Roy says that it’s not that simple. Growing up in Ireland pre-cellphones and social media, there’s always been an excuse to not strike up a conversation but you can get over that hurdle… you never know where in the world life will take you! Roy Connaughton is one of the owners of Morrissey’s Irish Pub in Minneapolis, MN, and a new friend of mine and I wasn’t expecting how deep this conversation ended up going. This my friends is why I do this. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/q75?rq=irish

My music friends and I often look at 'Social Media' as a 'necessary evil' of sorts. Something we feel like we need to do, but would rather just delete our accounts. This idea changed all of that for me. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/eleanorroosevelt

I recently heard Austin Butler talk about an approach to acting when he was younger that hindered him. It turns out, the same applies to music and most other artistic endeavors. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/austinbutlerlistening

When I learned to learn metaphorically... it even changed the way I watched Netflix. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thetoysthatmadeus

On process, presence, procrastination, and "Fly-over Days." 📍 Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thedeathbedgame

Henri J.M. Nouwen once said, “I have always been complaining that my work was constantly interrupted; then I realized that the interruptions were my work.” Join me as I sit down, over coffee, with my friends Joel Bowers and Terry Esau to talk about the pursuit of a life of purpose and life’s dance between the planned and the unknown. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/gardenerorarchitect

We never know what’s going to lead to something more… but that hope is probably the wrong reason to say "Yes!" www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/breakingbad

After almost two decades of traveling the world with music, I’ve realized the beauty of learning to become a professional stranger. Let’s talk about bids for connection and what Pete Holmes calls, “Social-Grace Ping Pong” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/professionalstranger

We’ve all lost a gig. I was just talking to a friend about their recent experiment and was reminded of an episode of Seinfeld I watched last night. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/evensteven

My buddy Joel has been to hundreds of funerals and shares a thought on what lives lead to the most beautiful ones. www.thecuriouspod.com

How a chance encounter at a pub in Ireland is helping me redefine how I look at New-Years Resolutions. 📍Larrigy's Pub, Kilbeggan Ireland www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dg/theflow

What's the difference between a four-star hotel and a five-star hotel? Better yet... What's the difference between a four-star musician and a five-star musician? 📍 Pendry Hotel, Park City Utah www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fivestars

“Well… maybe that’s the point of it…” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/hotsauce

A chance encounter at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI brings a reminder of the eternal hunt, shared by anyone creating anything… www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/delusional

All creativity informs all creativity. All art informs all art. I'm in Long Island, New York Performing with Caitlyn Smith, and turns out... how she views connecting with large audiences from the stage reminds me a lot of a technique used by New York street photographers from the 1970s... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/zonefocus

A story about the everyday objects we keep close and the meaning we place in them. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/horcruxes

It sounds negative... but it's the reminder and the mindset that's had THE GREATEST positive impact on everything I've ever made! www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nobodywantsit

I often have the temptation to put people I admire, who are masters at their craft, on a pedestal. Robert Greene's thoughts on mastery have been a massive help in my realization that we all have the potential to be a master. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/mastery

I recently learned there are two journeys to dopamine, easy access or meaningful pursuit, and how you get there makes all the difference in the world. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dopamine

Turns out, it's a choice... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/commasandperiods

Some musicians may find this my most controversial opinion ever… But I’m right. You can still be “All about the music“ while understanding that people don’t go to shows with their eyes closed. If you play live, not only do you need to put in the work of finding your musical voice on your instrument, but you also need to find your unique sense of style. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/soundandstyle

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Do you have an idea you’re sitting on, but you’ve been hesitant to give it a shot? Maybe it’s new and you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you do, but the logistics seem daunting… Kieran Folliard knows what that feels like but thinks you should still give it a shot! Kieran’s name is synonymous with Irish pubs in the Twin Cities and he just released a new Irish whiskey called Red Locks. But our story doesn’t start there… almost 10 years ago, Sarah and I got our engagement photos taken at his pub The Local and his previous whiskey endeavor sponsored our wedding! Join us for a conversation over Red Locks Irish Whiskey about how that came about, strapping up your knees to give your ideas a shot, and what stands in the way. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/q81

For the past few years, I've given multiple creative endeavors a shot outside my 'lane' of being a bass player. Like this podcast! Let's talk about some of the frustrating parts that come alongside that process... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stayinyourlane

Pick any day in the past 6 years... I can tell you EXACTLY where I was and what happened. It's not because I have the best memory in the world, far from it! It's because of something I do called "Logging" - It only takes a couple of minutes each morning and it's one of the most curiously rewarding habits or commitments I've ever made. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/writeshitdown

Two conversations have changed the way I look at To-Do lists. One, I had with my friend Cory Wong. The other, I overheard with writer/director Robert Rodriguez. But I don't feel like talking about it... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/writeshitdown

Let's talk about ideas, the ego, creative collaboration... my insecurity... and how I got all of this WRONG for years! www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/writeshitdown

A few years back, I found myself in a conversation with B.J. Novak while we were both waiting for our luggage at LAX... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/writeshitdown

In Pt. II of this mini-series I'm calling, "Write Sh*t Down!" I dive into the method I've developed of taking notes while listening to podcasts and audiobooks. It's totally different from when you're reading and this Sh*t's important! What you're listening to lately MATTERS and is a reflection of, not only your own curiosity but also your friends', and you'll want to keep track of it, here's why... www.thecuriouspod.com

A curious introduction into my habits & techniques of collecting, editing, organizing, and referencing EVERYTHING IN LIFE that I find interesting. Pt. I - Where it started. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/writeshitdown

File Under: "A Curious Endeavor" (Life) www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/mistakes Listen to Michael Shynes On Spotify HERE

My friends and I are given free shit ALL THE TIME! This is why... www.thecuriouspod.com

For the longest time, I misunderstood what “manifesting” was. I used to think it was the belief that you can somehow attract what you want. I now realize it’s the understanding that you simply attract what you are. File Under: #ACurious Endeavor ( #Life ) www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/manifesting

File Under: Relationships, Backstage https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/makingfun

As a musician, writer, artist, and human, I’ve realized... the unfortunate temptation, when seeing someone who’s good at something you’re not, is the temptation to assume it comes “naturally” to them. As I was going through my Papa’s desk a couple of weeks ago, I found a stack of letters, never sent, never opened. That changed the way I’ll prioritize relationships and music for the rest of my life. File Under: #Relationships #talent #success #deathandgrief https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/deskfullofcards

My grandfather passed away a couple of weeks ago. Papa and I were extremely close so, I just haven’t had it in me to record a podcast or be on social-media up till now. (Thanks to everyone who reached out to me to check in!) Between this and Sarah’s mom passing recently, the two of us have become what I’ve been referring to as, “students of grief” and one thing I’ve realized is, when confronted with something like this in life, it’s easy to view it as a glitch in the Matrix, an affront to our humanity. But as painful as it may be… the opposite is actually true. Before I move on with the podcast and everyday life, I asked Sarah to sit down to talk about it on the podcast. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ondeathandgrief

For years, as a musician and performance artist, I thought the answer was, “Of course! It can only make you better.” Now… I’ve realized the answer isn’t so cut and dry… File Under: Performing, Music, The Arts https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/recordingyourself

I had a conversation recently with a buddy about branding and his upcoming social-media game-plan. Later that night, I found myself at a bar with Sarah complaining about how many IPAs were on tap, and suddenly… I realized they were connected. File Under: Social Media, Branding, Relationships, Outside The Notes https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/tapsandtrying

File Under: A Curious Endeavor (Life) feat. Ben Rosenbush https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/everythingyouneed

You need to be betting on yourself this year. File Under: Creative Journey https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/cakeandcoldplay --- Nicole Serrano on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q3Bf69OLRJEZBigSjtUs5?si=6MoyLXpfT4mCyA6_TVR_zw

Have you ever heard of Beer Poking or “Bierstacheln” as they say in Germany? File Under: Beer, Travel, Food & Drink https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/beerpoking