Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

If you’re like me, it’s tough knowing who to listen to when it comes to media coverage on COVID-19, aka “The Coronavirus.” A quick GOOGLE search will simultaneously tell you that it’s no big deal, and also that it’s the end of the world. One look at some of the overreacting people I’ve seen at Target here in Minneapolis and you’d think it was the zombie apocalypse. I NEED UNBIASED INFORMATION GROUNDED IN FACTS and I’m curious: How serious is it, and what actions should we take? Thanks Science Mike for being a source of calm, intelligent, non-emotionally charged, information to help bring some clarity to the situation. Mike’s Website: https://mikemchargue.com/

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. 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 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 conversation but it 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. ALSO! Next week, I’ll be at Morrissey’s hosting their St. Patrick’s Day 2020 celebrations! Come swing out and LET’S CHEERS over a pint of Guinness! For more information, visit: www.thecuriouspod.com/morrisseys

At first, I was going to talk about ⟁ (the new weekly newsletter) but quite a few of you have reached out to me already in the first week of it asking how I remember and keep track of everything I watch, read, listen to, overhear, or discover throughout the week so... grab a mug of English breakfast tea and join me in the studio as I break down my process in the hopes that it inspires you to stay curious and WRITE SHIT DOWN! Call The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visis http://therobmorgan.com/newsletter to learn more and sign up for ⟁

Shane Oporto is best known for his time as executive chef at Octo Fishbar and “Chef de Cuisine” at La Belle Vie. We talk about how, seemingly overnight, Shane went from working behind the scenes as a Chef to being asked to give interviews and being flown all over the world to cook for private events. Wait… that sounds a lot like my first gig with Owl City, being thrown on a private jet with my close friends to open for The Frey. I tell that too but it has me wondering… is there anything else bassists and chefs have in common? Laura Lou joins Shane and I for drinks at DeGidio’s Restaurant & Bar in St. Paul… let’s jump in a booth with some mics to see what happens. Call The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit www.thecuriouspod.com for show-notes and guest info.

What’s the best way to really taste whisky? How are cocktails and ‘Coffee Houses’ historically connected? Can the way you order a cocktail make you a better traveler? What’s the official cocktail of New Orleans (seriously… it’s the only city in America that’s passed legislation to have an official cocktail!) and how can you make it at home? Join Rob and Sarah as they travel to New Orleans to meet up with their friend Miguel Solorzano, the general manager of The Sazerac House, to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: The Official Tasting Room on the 3rd floor of The Sazerac House in New Orleans ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: https://www.sazerachouse.com/ ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram ------------------------------ This Week’s Sponsor: Blackwing 602

Sarah and I are smashing beignets at Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We just left Euclid, a record store on the East side of town with a stack of vinyl and I’m suddenly struck with a realization… The reason I just had such a killer experience discovering new music is directly related to a conversation I had with my friends Ian and Jorge this last summer about coming up with a better question to ask when asking for a recommendation. Sushi, beer, food, cocktails, music… doesn’t matter. This shit works and I wish I would have known about it years ago! Ian's Ep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-6-what-makes-someone-influencer-feat-ian-allison/id1231166203?i=1000385712861 podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Scott Farrell and Steven Williams work for Down In The Valley Record Store in Golden Valley, MN. If you’ve been following along with the podcast, you know that I’ve been falling in love with listening to music on vinyl for the first time in my life, but here’s the drop… I’m still an idiot when it comes to the subject. So, it’s no surprise that, when I met the two of them at a record store pop-up at Boom Island Brewery (and it turned out they were not only more smartest than me but crazy fun to talk too) I knew I had to get together to record a conversation. Does vinyl ACTUALLY sound better? Doest the weight (grams) of an album influence how it sounds? How’d they personally fall in love with vinyl? Join me and the guys in the back of Down In The Valley Record Store as they answer these questions and more. Recording Location: Down In The Valley Record Store, Golden Valley, MN Down In The Valley: https://downinthevalley.com/ My First Convo With Steven: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-guinness-intro-to-buying-vinyl-records-feat-steven/id1231166203?i=1000450678208 Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram Watch The Podcast And Behind The Scenes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therobmorgan

I’ve had quite a few requests through the podcast hotline and website email asking for us to bring in someone to flip the norm and interview ME on the podcast. While we haven’t quite figured out the right fit for what that would look like, I’ve decided to start sharing some of the other podcast interviews that I’ve been brought in to be a guest on over the past couple years. Derek Droogsma is a musician in the twin cities area who interviewed me this summer for his new podcast “Catching Up With…” Join us as we talk get meta talking about recording podcasts, why I think long form recorded conversation is so important to us, and how finding myself alone and homesick in a hotel suite in Shanghai China changed the way I look at my future career in music. Hope you enjoy, -rob ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-rob-morgan-owl-city-rob-morgan-is-curious/id1477754373?i=1000459649257 ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

If you’ve been on social media this past week, you may have noticed artists and musicians sharing screenshots of what Spotify calls their “year-in-review.” (It essentially gives an artist analytics on number of streams of each song or album and where in the world people are listening to their music. I’ve been loving seeing artist friends say thank you to everyone listening to their music and talk about how encouraged they are to see those numbers grow but then I got to thinking… What happens when you look at the numbers… and it’s not what you expected? What happens when less people come out to your show than you were hoping? What happens when less people are reading your new blog than you had expected by now? What happens when you look at the numbers… and are discouraged? I’ve got the morning off in a hotel room, downtown Omaha Nebraska, and I want to share four questions that I ask myself whenever I’m discouraged by the numbers that I believe will help you if you ever find yourself in that situation. https://austinkleon.com/keepgoing/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-65-the-way-it-works/id956742638?i=1000360493681 podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 12/5/2018 - Jerry Degeest is a licensed arborist. (a professional in the practice of cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines and other perennial woody plants) Where do Christmas trees come from? There are Christmas tree trends? What should I look for when picking out the perfect Christmas tree? This week, Jerry sits down with Rob over hot chocolate to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: B&J Trees, Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield MN ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: Episode Sponsor - B&J Trees: https://www.bjtrees.com/richfield-christmas-trees/ December 2019 Tour Dates w/ Dan Rodriguez: http://www.danrodriguezmusic.com/shows/ ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

Have you ever wanted to reach out to someone you respect to get together for advice but didn’t know how to ask? Maybe, you hit someone up already but didn’t get a ‘yes’ or EVEN WORSE… you never got a response. The act of reaching out to people you respect is a catalyst to living a curious life, but nothing makes a person’s eyes roll back in their head far enough to watch their own hair grow from the inside out than a vague, “I’d love to pick your brain…” email. So… how the hell do we even go about it? In today’s “Let’s Cheers” podcast I outline 3 things you should keep in mind when doing this, so grab an americano and join me in the shadow of a cathedral in… Boise Idaho? What?… to learn more. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Have I ever told you my theory about how Michael Jackson (and countless other child stars that found success at an early age) were actually emotionally stunted because they didn’t have to do their own laundry? Well... Dan Rodriguez has done my laundry twice this last week, but that’s beside the point… Join Dan and I in the van to talk about why, in a destination orientated culture, we should look at the journey our careers, the parts often considered mundane, with gratitude. http://danrodriguezmusic.com/ podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Just got out of a soundcheck in Austin Texas and was reminded of a thought I had about how we often get confused about some of the skillsets we ACTUALLY get hired for, that we may not always recognize. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Musicians Cory Wong and Kevin Gastonguay (Vulfpeck, Dr Mambo’s Combo, New Sound Underground, NBC’s “The Voice,”, Ben Rector, Gene Simmons, Questlove, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bootsy Collins, Blake Shelton) join Rob as they carpool to a studio session the next state over. What does it mean to put your musical voice ‘on a dial’? What are musicians talking about when they say “It’s all about the song”? And, as artists, are we allowed to recycle our own ideas? Join Rob, Cory, and Kevin as they talk about these questions and more, Recording Location: HWY 94 East, between Minneapolis, MN & Menomonie, WI. https://www.corywongmusic.com/tour http://www.kevingastonguay.com/ Find Cory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coryjwong/ Find Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingastonguay/ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram Watch The Podcast And Behind The Scenes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therobmorgan

Episode 1 of my "Let's Cheers!" experiment. LET'S FREAKIN GO! I'm in New Orleans and was reminded of a couple conversations I had yesterday in Nashville that had NOTHING to do with creativity, comfort, and forward motion. But then again... everything's connected... maybe they had EVERYTHING to do with it... podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

In America, any time you tell a friend that you’re headed to Amsterdam, you inevitably get a response involving a knowing smile, a wink, and a friendly elbow to the rips. “Amsterdam eh? Gonna visit a ‘Coffee Shop’ while you’re there? That’s where they sell the MARIJUANA you know right?” Hell yes I’ll be visiting a ‘coffee’ shop! But I want to find out what the locals feel about all of it. I can’t help but to think… I wonder if the Dutch or Germans would exchange their right to smoke weed or drink beer in public (something that could land an American in jail) for our “freedom” to cary guns in public. Would YOU ever be willing to swap? Join me in my hotel room in Amsterdam for the final installment of my travel series: podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

I made a MASSIVE MISTAKE in a studio session last week when it came to gear I decided to bring… Now, I’m sitting on a terrace in Leuven Belgium and I JUST realized it’s completely connected to the choices I’ve made today. Join me on the podcast as I talk about the importance of being comfortable with the gear you’re using, no matter what your creative medium, In order to be as mindful and as present in the moment as possible. A CURIOUS ENDEAVOR [AMSTERDAM!] - What A Starfire bass, a Fuji camera, and a pair of Redwings have to do with your creative decision making. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

It’s a common travel strategy to make sure you leave extra space in your suitcase when packing to save room for purchases and souvenirs you’ll want to bring home. But what if there was something you could BRING TO GIVE AWAY that would ensure the opportunity to have an interaction or connection with someone you’ll never forget? Join me over coffee in the shadow of a cathedral in Delft Netherlands to talk about three things you need to bring on your next trip to give away. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Musicians - Have you ever found yourself not knowing what to work on or practice next, wishing someone would just tell you the next right direction to focus your energy on? Me too! It’s a good thing! It means you’re in a place of transition and opportunity! Travelers - Have you ever found yourself in a restaurant or bar where the menu is in a different language, no cheesy tourist point and order pictures, and you have no idea what your options are? Me too! It’s a good thing! t means you’re eating at the local haunt! Over the years, I’ve discovered a life cheat code that’s helped me in both music and traveling internationally. Join me in Amsterdam before I catch a train to Delft to find out more.

Ever feel like you’re constantly having to decide between pulling out your cellphone or camera to take a picture to CAPTURE A MOMENT or leaving it in your pocket so you can be fully present and IN THE MOMENT? Me too. The problem is… for the past year, I’ve been curious if there’s a way we can have BOTH and I’ve discovered a way that makes a MASSIVE difference! (…here’s a hint… it has to do with the reason why the back of my camera is going to look like it does on my instagram post for the next week while Sarah and I are in Europe and I think you should give it a try. Listen to todays podcast as I explain more while waiting for my flight at Minneapolis International Airport podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Benjamin Kelly is one of the most creative humans I’ve ever met. I originally know him as a CRUSHING bassist who’s bass-lines have left me drooling for years! ...but most people lately seem to know hime for his design brand, Dinosaur Hampton. Possibly one of my most requested guests on the podcast so far, we ended up having an amazing conversation about art, confidence, and shortening the distance between ideas and action. But first... we talk about how I made a complete ass of myself when we first met ten years ago... Let’s just say, it wasn’t one of my proudest moments… Recording Location: SpyHouse Coffee, South Minneapolis (not the same one I interviewed Cory Wong at… that was in NorthEast…) http://www.dinosaurhampton.com/ Instagram: @dinosaurhampton Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram Watch The Podcast And Behind The Scenes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therobmorgan ------------------------------ We’re so glad we don’t have to deal with sponsors or else we would feel compelled to tell you that Guinness is THE GREATEST beer ever made and "Clearly Made Of More.” www.thecuriouspod.com/guinness We'd also feel like we should tell you about our incredibly talented friends at Narrate Films who took all the press photos for the podcast. You can visit them online at: www.narratefilms.com/

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As artists currently living in a world of instant “feedback” where we’re constantly tempted to check how many streams we’ve gotten on Spotify or likes a post got on social media to see if something we made is connecting with people. In a world where the first question I ALWAYS (and I do mean ALWAYS) get asked about my podcast is how many downloads it gets. We can start to have a misplaced confidence in our understanding what it is we’re creating that is making the most impact on people. The fact of the matter is, you and I are shit at knowing what it is we make that’s going to resonate with other people. We think the numbers encourages us and motivates us to keep creating, but the fact is… it’s a shallow motivation. As soon as the numbers stop reflecting what we imagined they would (and it WILL happen to you) the amount of discouragement that follows is enough for me to see a ton of my friends quit making honest meaningful work. That’s why I think you and I need a need a mantra to repeat to ourselves this month and here it is: “That’s none of my damn business!” podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

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As I was leaving lunch yesterday, I saw someone sitting on a corner with a sign that read “Vent to me, guaranteed confidentiality, $5 for 5min.” Hmm... curious concept... I wonder what his story is... podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

I'm a pro touring/session musician, I should freakin know all about vinyl records right? Well, I don't... and I've always been too embarrassed to learn. All of that changes starting now! podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

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Brewery Nønic: www.brewerynonic.com WHALE HOUSE (song: Doll) https://www.whalehousemusic.com/ podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

I just woke up in an old one room school house. There’s a stack of vinyl and a record player… What the hell does curiosity have to do with any of this?

Question 69 // What’s the ‘Halo Effect'? (feat.Tim Gugudan) Tim Gugudan is one of my closest friends who happens to be an amazing electric guitarist and currently roasting coffee for Caribou Coffee Company. We’ve logged countless miles touring together over the years and have enjoyed intentional conversations over coffee all over the world (...sometime I’ll have to tell you about the time he saved my life in Malaysia…) So when He stopped by my place today to catch up over some coffee, I randomly suggested we record our convo and hear his thoughts on “Palate over Perception”, the “Halo Effect”, and how they all effect our preference and decision making. Recording Location: My kitchen over a french press ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

I just got out of an interaction that left me seeing red and I thought of a question... What would it look like if I approached what I’m feeling right now with curiosity? podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Are there moments built into your days or weeks that you intentionally can’t be contacted? In a world were ‘busy’ is the most common response to the question, “How are you doing?” it’s more important than ever to unplug and center ourselves. Because, at the end of the day, truly living a Curious life means taking time to listen to, and be intentional about, your own mental oxygen. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

I meet up with Krisanthy at the Minneapolis Greek Festival for a conversation that goes deeper FASTER than other conversation I’ve ever had! “Nice to meet you, tell me about changing your name when you got married.” https://mplsgreekfest.org/ podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Is being a film projectionist a dangerous job? Why is the projection room fireproof with a safety room inside? How many times does a projectionist need to switch reels during a movie? Are there any movies that NEED to be seen in a theater with a 35mm projection? Thank you to Earl Luckes and The Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis for opening your MASSIVELY HEAVY projection room doors to us to answer these questions and more! I’ll never watch them the same again! https://theparkwaytheater.com/ podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

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Sarah and I ran into two of our friends, Laura Lou and Seth Linard (of Fretless marketing) at Northbound Smokehouse while grabbing beers this evening. I stopped by for a Belgium ale, but ended up getting a conversation that helped me to think… this Daily Guinness thing just might be something I could keep doing this time around. Laura Lou's Instagram: @Lauraloumusic Seth's Instagram: @sethlienard https://www.fretlessmarketing.com/ http://northboundbrewpub.com/ podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

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David Jackson is a professional photographer who’s shot portraits of Butch Vig, Lemmy Kilmister, Garbage, Tommy Stinson, Chase Bryant, Machine Gun Kelly, and Garry Clark Jr… and Rob Morgan ;) just to name a few. Right before I turned off the microphones after last week’s episode (Q68) he sat down for a couple minutes to talk about his role in the pop-up-shop that I stumbled on and ended up giving me some advice that’s applicable for anyone creating something that requires interacting with someone you just met for the first time. Join me as I sit down with David and stick around till the end, as I riff about the four biggest takeaways from our convo and I’ll share some mistakes I’ve made with guests on this podcast that could have been avoided if I would have had this convo sooner. Recording Location: Mile Of Music Festival, Appleton WI http://davidejackson.com/ David on Instagram: @davidejackson Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram Watch The Podcast And Behind The Scenes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therobmorgan

Scott Watzlawick is the owner of an oddities shop in Appleton, Wisconsin called “Forty Three Skulls”. I was in town for a music festival called ‘Mile Of Music’ and was walking around town with Nate Babbs and André Rodriguez (close friends who happen to be curious people and past guests) when we stumbled on FTS’ pop-up-shop. One convo with Scott’s daughter, Kayla, and I knew this wasn’t your ordinary oddities shop. Why does Scott consider himself a teacher and an artist? How’d he get into this buisiness? What does the industry and process of collecting, cleaning and selling bones look like? And what can I learn from Scott and his skulls about the importance of looking past the exterior of people we meet on a daily basis? Join me as I sit down with Scott over iced coffee as he answers these questions and more for a conversation that ended up bringing me to tears. Recording Location: Mile Of Music Festival, Appleton WI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fortythreeskulls/ Instagram: @fortythreeskulls Nate Babb’s Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-10-how-did-fantasy-novels-renaissance-festivals/id1231166203?i=1000386755135 André Rodriguez’ Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-25-how-can-art-impact-politics-feat-andr%C3%A9/id1231166203?i=1000395345409 Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram Watch The Podcast And Behind The Scenes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/therobmorgan

Jared & Valerie Luhman were both raised on farms in Minnesota and loved that upbringing. Now married, they live on the family farm, Dry Creek Red Angus, where Jared farms with his dad producing organic crops, and raising beef cattle. "Our goal is to farm in a way that leaves the land in better condition than how we received it, to produce high quality and healthy products, and to generate enough income to provide the opportunity for any member of the family to have the opportunity to work on the farm if they desire." What does the future of farming and agriculture look like in Minnesota? How the temptation to use too much “Industry language” make communication harder for all of us no matter what industry we’re in? And what does it mean to be an ‘organic’ farm? Join me as I sit down Jared & Valerie Luhman outside on a hill overlooking their family farm to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: The Family Farm, Goodhue MN https://grassfedcattleco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/valerieluhman/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/grassfedcattleco/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/jaredluhman/?hl=en Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

Started recording some thoughts while drinking coffee in our backyard in case you find yourself getting hung up on seeking other’s approval of your work… or even more dangerous and even less talked about… getting hung up on your own judgement of it… https://www.amazon.com/Feck-Perfuction-Dangerous-Ideas-Business/dp/1452166366/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2DT9STF61BBP7&keywords=feck+perfuction&qid=1564242732&s=books&sprefix=feck+per%2Caps%2C375&sr=1-2 podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Have you ever heard someone use a word or phrase that you didn’t know the meaning of but you were too embarrassed to ask what it meant? Me too. But here’s the thing, living a CURIOUS life means not letting our ego get in the way of the opportunity to learn something new. I was hanging out today with my friends Jeffry Willis and Rob Czech when it happened again… this time I’m grabbing a microphone and leaning into it. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song | YouTube

Last week, I posted on social media that Sarah found round-trip flights to Switzerland for $1 ($280 after taxes and fees) and booked us a surprise trip. Almost immediately, my inbox got flooded with questions about how she finds deals like this... so much so, that I decided to sit down to interview Sarah and dive into her process so YOU can head out on a Curious Endeavor. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song yo| YouTube

John Fields is a record producer and musician best known for his work with artists including the Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Pink, Har Mar Superstar, Miley Cyrus, Andrew W.K. and Demi Lovato. Personally, I know him as one of the most requested guests by our mutual music friends and for his badass bass prowess. How is producing artists like buying a lottery ticket? Why is speed so important when it comes to a pro recording session? And really… Why the hell will John never hire me as a bassist for a session? Join me as I sit down with John over iced coffee in his recording studio in South Minneapolis to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: Creation Studios, South Minneapolis. ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

Jonathan Palmer is the president of one of the midwest’s largest sci-fi/fantasy conventions, CONvergence. I’ve never been to a sci-fi/fantasy convention before and when a friend told me it was taking place while I was in town, I knew I had to check it out! I reached out to Jonathan to sit down and learn more about the convention, but what ended up taking place was a conversation that taught me about community, solidarity, identity, and how, if it weren’t for racism, a map of Minneapolis' highways would look entirely different. Join me as I sit down with JP, over Scotch, for a conversation that is… the reason I do this podcast. Recording Location: CONvergence Convention, (The Hyatt Hotel) Downtown Minneapolis. ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: http://www.convergence-con.org/ http://www.convergenceevents.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CONvergenceConMN https://www.rondodays.net/ http://www.hallieqbrown.org/site/ ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram

John Mark Nelson is a songwriter & producer living and working in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Well… For now. Why’s John moving to LA? Why does he think artists should recognize that you can control outlook, but not outcome? How does John define curiosity? Join me as I sit down with John, over beers, to record our first actual conversation to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: Blackstack Brewing, Minneapolis MN ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: John’s Website: http://www.johnmarknelson.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/johnmarknelson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JhOzFlNJjcRrFan1wlwYB ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram ------------------------------ We’re so glad we don’t have to deal with sponsors or else we would feel compelled to tell you that Guinness is THE GREATEST beer ever made and "Clearly Made Of More.” www.thecuriouspod.com/guinness We'd also feel like we should tell you about our incredibly talented friends at Narrate Films who took all the press photos for the podcast. You can visit them online at: www.narratefilms.com/

Jourdan Myers, Brian Lenz, Nate Babbs join me over a pint of proper to talk about our different thoughts on the last season of Game of Thrones. (I mean… Jourdan may or may have not even watched it…) As usual, the conversation ends up going far beyond expected. Recording Location: Merlin's Rest, Minneapolis MN ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: Jour Music: https://jourmusic.xyz/ Oklahoma Music: http://oklahomawillneverleaveyou.com/blog/ ------------------------------ Call The Official Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 Visit Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecuriouspod.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecuriouspod.com/rss Like us on Facebook: www.thecuriouspod.com/facebook Follow us on Instagram: www.thecuriouspod.com/instagram ------------------------------ We’re so glad we don’t have to deal with sponsors or else we would feel compelled to tell you that Guinness is THE GREATEST beer ever made and "Clearly Made Of More.” www.thecuriouspod.com/guinness We'd also feel like we should tell you about our incredibly talented friends at Narrate Films who took all the press photos for the podcast. You can visit them online at: www.narratefilms.com/

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 Bulleit 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 Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Diagio International. www.diageo.com www.bulleit.com podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song

If you’re looking to travel curiously, it’s a balancing act that takes intentionality. I’m in Bourbon County, Kentucky and want to share with you a travel dogma of mine I’ve never talked about before that could change the future of how you travel. Massive thank you to Lux Row Distillery for their hospitality. Visit them online at: www.luxrowdistillers.com podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song

I’ve had this flight to Nashville booked for the past two months. It leaves in five hours… and I’m not sure I’m gonna get on it. All of a sudden, I realize what’s holding me back isn’t rational decision making just because I don’t know where I’m going to sleep the next few nights, it’s actually my insecurity about the uncertainty of life and desperate subconscious attempts to force things to work out the way I planned. That’s not the way life works and I need something to help me let go of my need to have it all figured out. I need a curious endeavor. Screw it… I’m boarding the damn flight. podcast hotline: (612) 584-9330 website | map | itunes | instagram | intro song