Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

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 theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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 Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map -...

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.

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.

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.

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 Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/ma...

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.

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 Guinness episodes.

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.  

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.thecuriouspod.com/questions/johnniewalkertruth 👉🏻...

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 Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - Th...

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 Daily Guinness episodes.

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/theamateursobsession   ※    -  The Map Of Recording L...

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, pull up a stool, and join us. If you’re passionate a...

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.

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 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song...

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.

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.

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 Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast H...

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.com/map - The Podcast Hotline:  (612) 584-9...

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.

So many of my creative friends would rather stick their finger so far up their nose that they start gagging, rather than build a personal website. I get it! But, I’ve found that might change if you ask yourself this question first.  https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thewebsitequestion   ※    -  The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline:  (612) 584-9330 -...

Some wisdom from John Rhys-Davies reminded me... I need to be self-motivated. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/isuckatthis   ※    -  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 Interview with Summit Brewing Co.'s head brewer comes out this week, but here's a sneak peek. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/alegacycraftbassplayer   ※    -  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 convo with my friend Misty reminded me that my view of what “Gatekeeper” looks like in the age of modern music, isn’t a universal experience. Especially, when it comes to being a badass woman. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ongatekeepers   ※    -  The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline:  (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song...