Internationally touring bassist, music director, and film photographer Rob Morgan roams the world in the pursuit of learning what it means to live a curious life. This is his Daily Log. www.thecuriouspod.com
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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 …
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⌖ The Curious Doctrine of “Temporary Local Travel”
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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 ※ …
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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.co…
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※ Don’t Screw Yourself Out Of Small Delights [Daily Guinness]
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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.Curious Endeavors による
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※ On Decision Making & Nobody Knowing [Daily Guinness]
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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.thecuri…
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※ How Photography Murdered My 'Comparing Mind' [Daily Guinness]
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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 …
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“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.…
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“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) 5…
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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 Podca…
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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.Curious Endeavors による
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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 the…
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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 Po…
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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 t…
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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 -…
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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 …
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#386 • "The Work Is The Fun" (feat. Zach Miller)
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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/theworki…
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※ Quit Judging Your Art In Real Time! [Daily Guinness feat. Zach Miller]
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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.…
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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…
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Question № 88 | "Why Am I Afraid To Take Back The Room?" (feat. Zach Martina)
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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 Reco…
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"Hey, You Stole My Idea!" (feat. MidCentury Records)
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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 a…
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“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 Pod…
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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/buyernotsel…
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QUESTION № 87 | "Will You Photograph My Imposter Syndrome?" (feat. Mike Madison)
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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 ※ F…
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"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.co…
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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.…
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※ You CAN edit your way to success! [Daily Guinness]
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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 - …
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Question № 86 | "Why's it so damn hard to let go? (feat. Haley McCallum)
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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…
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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 H…
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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, Kil…
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A conversation during my photo shoot with Ben Kelly (aka Dinosaur Hampton) in Northeast Minneapolis this morning might be making me re-think my approach to social-media. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theconundrum ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the th…
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📷 How To Take A Photo AND STILL STAY IN THE MOMENT!
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There's a belief that says, "Taking a picture takes you out of the moment." I agree... well... sort of... I think you're being taken out of the moment because of something else you're doing, that you probably don't even realize... 📍 Minneapolis International Airport ✈️ Amsterdam www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stayinthemoment ※ - The Map Of Recordi…
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An Adventure-Motorcyclist's Guide To Loosening Your Grip
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Because it’s easier to walk through an open door than it is to break one down. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/looseningyourgrip ※ - 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.…
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As a ‘Recovering People Pleaser’ - this is one of the single greatest mindsets that changed my life. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/buyernotseller ※ - 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.…
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Mezcal, Tequila, Photography, Paintings… I think there’s something here. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/themysteryisthepoint 📍 Zipps Liquor Store, MInneapolis ※ - 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.…
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※ How To Play "Social Grace Ping-Pong" [Daily Guinness]
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I’m far too tipsy to be recording this podcast… (I blame the agave spirits class Sarah and I just took here in Puerto Villarta) but I just realized I’ve been spending the past four days playing “Social Ping-Pong.” On today’s podcast, I explain what it is, and how it changed my life. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/socialgracepingpong ※ - The Map Of…
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On the importance of a third option. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/binarygrenache 📍 Surdyks Liquor Store, Minneapolis, MN ※ - 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.Curious Endeavors による
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※ Can you find your voice through taste? [Daily Guinness]
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I love the film ‘Joe Verses The Volcano” and one of the controlling thoughts of the film is: "What do I like?” is the same question as, “Who am I?” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/voiceandtaste ※ - 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…
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Quit Following Your Passion! (Follow Your Curiosity Instead.)
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A thought from Elizabeth Gilbert inspired the hell out of me today. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/curiosityvsfear ※ - 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.Curious Endeavors による
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“The 3 Levels Of Access” (How my Mark Normand photoshoot reminded me what I'll say yes to.))
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Whether it’s a band I’m playing with or an artist I’m making a portrait of, I often get asked how I got connected with them. Yesterday, I did a photoshoot with comedian Mark Normand and I realized it perfectly outlined what I call “The 3 Level Of Access” and how I decide: What I’ll say no to, what I’ll say yes to, and what I want to do. 👉🏻 www.thec…
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※ Be Like Johnnie Walker. You Can Do It All! [Daily Guinness]
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Sarah and I were watching the film, ‘American Fiction’ when a scene caught my curiosity. How many times have I said ‘NO’ to a gig because I thought it was ‘beneath me’ artistically? Maybe if I were more like Johnnie Walker, I could have it all! Maybe that’s just how it works. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/johnniewalkertruth ※ - The Map Of Recordi…
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"Amateurs Are Obsessed With Tools" pt. 2 (I SOLD MY LEICAS!)
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A follow up to what I shared in the last podcast as I share my mindset and approach to gear as an artist, musician, photographer, and creator. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theamateursobsessionpt2 ※ - 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 …
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※ Amateurs Are Obsessed With Tools [a lesson from my Scary Pockets photoshoot]
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This weekend I was brought in to shoot backstage portraits of the band, Scary Pockets. While developing the photos, I was reminded of one of the greatest paradigm shifts I’ve experienced in my creative journey - both as a touring bassist and film photographer; How I define being an ‘Amateur’ and a ‘Professional.’ www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/the…
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Question № 85 | What Country Brews The Best Beer? (feat. Damian McConn of Summit Brewing)
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In honor of National Beer Day, I sit down with Damian McConn, Chief Brewing Officer of Summit Brewing. Originally from Ireland, more than 15 years ago, Damian made the enlightened decision to leave the European brewing industry (and some small startup brewery I’ve never heard of called Guinness) for the bright lights of Minnesota. Grab a Stout, pul…
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What if the moment you were born, you already won? Join Sarah and I in bed to talk more about it. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thetimelottery ※ - 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.…
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If you charge more, you'll sound better [Daily Guinness]
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There’s a temptation most artists, musicians, and freelancers will face at some point in our careers and it tells us, if we lower our rates, we’ll get hired more. Turns out, the opposite is true. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/chargemoresoundbetter ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 …
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Everyone wants it to be 'Sold Out', but no one wants to be a 'Sell Out'. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/selloutsoldout ※ - 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.Curious Endeavors による
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Join me on the toilet and let's dive into the why, how, and what of it all. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/showyourwork ※ - 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.Curious Endeavors による
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Sure, we all know that consistency is a ‘good’ thing. But, are there ever times when it can be detrimental? Previously disconnected anecdotes from Conan O’Brian, Anthony Bourdain, Kristan Wiig, and Bradley Cooper’s character in ‘Chef’ inspired today’s thoughts. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/caseagainstconsistency ※ - The Map Of Recording Location…
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"Money On The Table" [Thoughts On Taking Time Off As A Musician}
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I get it… we’ve all got bills to pay, and shit keeps getting more expensive. But, if you’re a musician, artist, freelancer, or anyone who trades their time for money… you’re going to have to figure out for yourself when to leave money on the table. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/moneyonthetable ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod…
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Turns out… there are three things that I’ll never be able to escape… www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/3truths ※ - 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.Curious Endeavors による
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