Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

Question 38 // Can art be quantified? (feat. Peter Himmelman)

Peter Himmelman is a "man of many talents and accomplishments who is known to those who have heard of him, but haven’t heard him, as Bob Dylan’s son-in-law.” That said, Peter first got on Rob’s radar not because of his acclaimed song-writing career or the fact that he was the musical composer on FOX’s American Drama Series: Bones, but as an author. In 2015, when Rob returned home from a dizzying world tour and found himself in a bit of an existential crisis when it came to his career and art, he stumbled on a book called “Let Me Out” written by Peter. Since then, it’s become one the most pivotal and influential books in Rob’s life. This week, Peter Himmelman sits down with Rob in his green room before his show in Minneapolis to let the audio roll with no agenda and see what happens.  Recording Location: Dakota Jazz Club green room, Minneapolis MN        ------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: Read The Book: “Let Me Out” by Peter Himmelman Listen To Peter’s Music: Spotify, iTunes, Online Peter’s Website: http://www.peterhimmelman.com/home.php ------------------------------ 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/ 

Question 37 // Does life happen in Act Two? (feat. Josh Olson)

Josh Olson is a director, videographer and master storyteller based out of Minneapolis. What are the components of a great story? Why should everyone, from a CEO to a cello player, know how story telling plays a critical role in what they do for a living? How can the art of storytelling teach us to live more in the moment? This week, Josh sits down with Rob over drinks to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: Parallel Coffee, Minneapolis MN           GUEST LINKS: Check out Josh’s work with Narrate Films Here: www.narratefilms.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 ------------------------------ 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/ 

Question 36 // What’s it like being married to a creative when you aren’t one? (feat. Amanda Nephew)

Amanda Nephew is a licensed marriage and family therapist that just so happens to be married to one of my closest friends, Jasper Nephew. What advice does she have for anyone in a relationship with someone who functions differently than you do? Why is trust the most important thing for an abstract thinking person? Does vagueness in a relationship always produce anxiety? This week, Amanda sits down with Rob over drinks to answer these questions and more. Recording Location: Jasper & Amanda’s Backyard Deck          GUEST LINKS: Amanda Nephew Therapy Services: www.amandanephew.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 ------------------------------ We’re so glad we don’t have to deal with sponsors: www.thecuriouspod.com/guinness

Question 35 // What if the human brain wasn’t designed for modern noise? (feat. Mike Michel)

Mike Michel is a award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and music educator who, in 2013, developed a severe case of tinnitus (auditory cortex inflammation) and hyperacusis (extreme sound sensitivity), which threatened to take away his livelihood and everyday functioning. What’s it like when you're a prolific artist and everyday sounds become excruciatingly painful? What causes tinnitus, hyperacusis and brain gating? What’s Mikes advice for needing more music commerce in the minneapolis music scene? This week, Mike Michel sits down with Rob over drinks to answer these questions and more.

Recording Location: Dogwood Coffee Co, ‘Uptown' Minneapolis MN

 

GUEST LINKS:

Mike’s Website: www.mikemichelmusic.com/

Mike’s Music on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-michel/id341855681

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INTERLUDE: I’ve always been curious about: Quotes (feat. Eric Pierson)

Eric Pierson is a television, film, voice and commercial actor who recently started showing his prowess in the directing world. He recently worked with the Green Bay Packers, voiced the latest Winfield United campaign, & did his first wire stunt but that said, he’s most notably known as THE FIRST RETURN GUEST ON THE PODCAST!

This week, Eric sits down with Rob over drinks to talk about their love of quotes and to share some of his recent favorites. 

Recording Location: Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge, Minneapolis MN          

 

GUEST LINKS:

Eric’s Website: http://www.iamericpierson.com/

Eric’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5152118/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2

Follow Eric On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjon/

Listen To My First Interview With Eric: https://goo.gl/6ZfCwz

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

-Moleskine Notebook, The interview that taught me to write things down, BJ Novak Interview, The Quote Book Eric gave me, Oak Meditation, Headspace. 

 

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Question 34 // Can artists manufacture emotion? (feat. Dan Smith)

Dan Smith is a producer, engineer, musician and songwriter. What does it mean to ‘deliver’ as a musician in a studio session? What is the arch of confidence in the creative journey? Can you be inspired by other artists without comparing yourself to them? This week, Dan sits downs over drinks with Rob to answer these questions and more.  Recording Location:  Wirth Lake Dock, North Minneapolis          GUEST LINKS: Dan’s Band ‘Speakrs’: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/speakrs/930084532 ------------------------------ 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: www.thecuriouspod.com/guinness

Question 33 // What is a SWOT analysis for creatives ? (feat. Jordan Walker)

Jordan Walker is a photographer, entrepreneur, musician, creative thinker, and a close friend of mine. He’s the CEO of Narrate Studios and if you’ve been following the podcast, you’ve seen his work because he took all the press and artwork photos for the podcast.  This episode is specifically for anyone who finds themselves thinking that being creative and being intentional seem like binary opposites and wishes they were able to find a way to connect that gap.  I sat down with Jordan to ask him about the balance he’s found being a creative person but also an intentional leader in the business side of his compony to see if he has any tactical advice and action steps you can put into place wherever you are in your creative journey. In this convo we talk about:  -Capsule Wardrobes -Decision Fatigue (the reason I started wearing all black a couple years ago and still do to this day) -The difference between working “in” a business and “on” your business What a SWOT analysis and Mission Statement are and how creatives can use them to find focus and clarity in what they do Recording Location: Parallel Coffee, Minneapolis, MN 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  

Question 32 // How would a Sommelier pair wine with music? (feat. Leslee Miller)

Leslee Miller is a certified Sommelier and owner of wine consulting firm, Amusée. She's also the co-founder and owner of one of the first wine clubs in America, Sip Better. In this terroir  packed episode we uncork way more than just my curiosity about the world of wine and what it takes to become a Sommelier. It’s a conversation about cultivating a curiosity about the world around you and having an openness experiencing life to the fullest.  Recording Location: Haskell’s Wine Bar, Minneapolis, MN For Links, Guest’s Info, and Show Notes VISIT: www.thecuriouspod.com/

Question 31 // What’s it like to grow up in Northern Ireland? (feat. Paul Crilly)

Paul Crilly owns one of my favorite Irish pubs in Minneapolis, Morrissey’s. If you know me, you know I love Ireland and Irish culture. I set out to have a fun conversation about St. Patrick’s Day and ended up having a far deeper convo than I was expecting. What’s it REALLY like to grow up in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles”? What’s it like to move to America when you’re 19? And what make’s Irish Pubs so much more inviting than your typical bar?  Recording Location: Morrissey’s Irish Pub, Minneapolis, MN For Links, Guest’s Info, and Show Notes VISIT: www.thecuriouspod.com/

Question 30 // What do you call adults who watch My Little Pony? (feat. Kyle Hultquist, Andrew Nelson & Sydney Armstrong)

A year and a half ago, I saw a documentary called “Bronies: The extremely unexpected adult fans of My Little Pony” and ever since I started this podcast, I knew I wanted to sit down someone who considered themselves a Brony. When three of Minnesota’s experts on the topic agreed to indulge my curiosity over some of Minneapolis’ best cider, I thought I was in for a crash course about the fandom. Instead… what I got was a conversation that went way deeper. Community, gender-stereotypes, the internet as a tool (not a substitute) for meaningful social interactions and self-confidence were just a few of the topics we dove into. Leave any stereotype that gallops into your head at the door, pull up a bar stool, pour yourself a cider and listen in...   Recording Location: Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis, MN For Links, Guest’s Info, Andrew's videos we talked about in the convo 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  This week’s Question: Have you ever had a conversation with someone that made you re-think a stereotype you had in your mind?