Episodes
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Question 20 // How’d you land that gig? (feat. Taylor Johnson)
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Taylor Johnson (@wildponytj) is widely known for his work (as a songwriter & electric guitar) with the likes of Lorde, Frank Ocean and Phil Wickham. Take it from me, whether you’re playing music with him on stage or talking soccer in the green-room, Taylor is the real deal. Ever since we met in D.C. a few years back, I’ve referred to Taylor as “The Professional” so we decided to sit down to talk about the most frequently asked question any professional musician gets constantly asked "How’d you land that gig?” Even though this ended up being a very music-focused convo, He shares some great insight for anyone who aspires to create anything with other people. In this conversation, we talk about: -How Taylor got into songwriting and his approach to co-writing -How co-writing is like improv theatre ("don’t say ‘no’ ") -The importance of “hearing someone’s idea out.” -Taylor’s advice for the need to come in with tons of ideas while still holding them loosely when creating with other people. -Synergy in creating -Actively putting yourself in situations where you’re going to be stretched creatively Recording Location: Brit’s Pub, Downtown Minneapolis Drink: Old Speckled Hen (Me) Jack & Coke (Taylor) For Links, Guest’s Info, and Show Notes VISIT: www.thecuriouspod.com Want to leave a message to be played on the podcast? Call The Official Hotline: (612) 584-9330
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Question 19 // What can a mortician teach me about living? (feat. Jim Albinson)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Jim Albinson spent years working as a professional mortician but his creative endeavors span far beyond being "Boxed In” (*cough*… sorry… I had to) by that career. I sat down with Jim on his home patio over iced tea one late summer day to find out what I can learn from him about how to live a better life. In this conversation, we talk about: - What’s it like to be a mortician? - What happens to the human body after death? -“People who have died are still with us, just not DYNAMICALLY WITH US" -The most personalized funeral Jim has ever been apart of -Not becoming obsolite in your life, career and faith -The problem of binary thinking -The importance of being the first best you -“The illusion of emminence” -The uses and purpose of fermaldihide -How do we respond to loss in life? -How the perception of scarcity impacts value Recording Location: Albin Lodge Drink: Imported Kenyan Black Tea (Iced) For Links, Guest’s Info, and Show Notes VISIT: www.thecuriouspod.com Want to leave a message to be played on the podcast? Call The Official Hotline: (612) 584-9330