Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

There’s this quote from Donald Glover that’s been rattling around in my head. It sounds simple, but it cuts deep, especially for anyone trying to make art in a world obsessed with control and validation. In this episode, I talk about what it means to stop chasing approval and start creating from a place that’s actually honest. Not engineered for the algorithm. Not pre-digested for the audience. Just real. Because the truth is: the minute you start shaping your work around what you think people want, you lose the thing that made it worth doing in the first place.   📍 Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/makewhatyoulike   ※    -  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.   ※    Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:   -  “INGLOURIOUS PODCASTERS” (My Podcast Templates & Tutorial)  therobmorgan.com/podcasttemplates   - Tom Bihn Travel Bags: www.tombihn.com     Search Tags: Donald Glover, creativity, artistic freedom, music industry, make what you like, creative process, musician mindset, art and approval, authenticity, creative confidence, stop people pleasing, creative independence, art without validation, podcast for artists, musician advice, making honest work, Donald Glover quote, creative boundaries, self-expression, Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person  

Every musician wants to be heard. But what if you’re the reason no one’s listening? In today’s podcast episode, “Cooking for Ghosts” I talk about a tour-van convo with my buddy Matt Patrick, who dropped a line that punched me in the gut: Making music but avoiding self-promotion is like cooking all day at home, then whining about why you don’t have a restaurant yet.” We talk about the myth of “getting discovered,” the real war between art and exposure, and why it’s not about selling out - it’s about putting the damn food on the table. 📍Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/cookingforghosts   ※    -  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.   ※    Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:   -  “INGLOURIOUS PODCASTERS” (My Podcast Templates & Tutorial)  therobmorgan.com/podcasttemplates   - Tom Bihn Travel Bags: www.tombihn.com

Jackie Chan says “Ding Ding” on set to remind his crew: stay sharp, keep moving, no dead time. I’ve been thinking… maybe life needs more of that energy too. Less waiting, more intention. Urgency, not the panic kind, but the alive kind. The kind that reminds you you’re here to do something. Ding ding, let’s go. 📍Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dingding ※ Listen to Dan Rodriguez' new album Wander on iTunes or Spotify ※    -  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.   ※    Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:   -  “INGLOURIOUS PODCASTERS” (My Podcast Templates & Tutorial)  therobmorgan.com/podcasttemplates   - Tom Bihn Travel Bags: www.tombihn.com     Search Tags: Jackie Chan, Ding Ding, urgency, creative energy, life philosophy, filmmaking, productivity, motivation, stay sharp, no dead time, sense of urgency, creative discipline, intentional living, hustle mindset, behind the scenes, director mindset, creative momentum, self-starter energy, living with purpose, Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person

My buddy recently dropped this phrase on me: “cosplaying confidence.” It’s been rattling around in my head ever since. Sometimes you’ve got to show up like you’ve already arrived. Not in some fake-it-till-you-make-it hustle bro bullshit way… But in that quiet, stubborn refusal to let your current circumstances define your future trajectory.   📍Minneapolis, MN 👉🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/cosplayingconfidence   ※    -  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.   ※    Thank you to this episode’s sponsors:   -  “INGLOURIOUS PODCASTERS” (My Podcast Templates & Tutorial)  therobmorgan.com/podcasttemplates

In this conversation, Craig Mod, a seasoned writer and photographer based in Japan, shares insights from his nearly two-decade journey exploring creativity. He emphasizes the beauty found in daily rituals and how technology influences our spaces. Craig discusses the joy of creating beyond financial incentives, the importance of self-motivation, and embracing personal growth. He reflects on navigating identity and emotional resilience and highlights the role of supportive relationships in overcoming creative challenges.

Giving someone a bottle of whisky isn’t just a drink, it’s gifting the gift of gifting. Strangely, whisky also changed the paradigm of my art. In this episode, we talk about generosity, craft, and why the best things—whether a bottle, a poem, a photograph or a song—are never really ours to keep. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whiskygift   ※    -  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.   ※    Search Tags:  Whisky culture Best whisky gifts Whisky and creativity Whisky and art The art of giving whisky Why whisky is the best gift Whisky storytelling Whisky history Whisky and music Bourbon vs Scotch Whisky traditions Whisky for musicians Creative inspiration from whisky Anthony Bourdain style podcast Whisky and craft How whisky changes perspective Whisky appreciation The philosophy of whisky Whisky and travel Why artists love whisky

In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Alan Watts and why young creatives need to master the art of letting go. We talk about my illusion of control, my fear of failure, and how gripping too tightly to an outcome can kill the very thing you're trying to create. 📍 Frasier, Colorado https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/alanwattsletgo   ※    -  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.   ※    Search Tags: Creativity Alan Watts Let Go or Be Dragged Creative Process Perfectionism Fear of Failure Artistic Freedom Overthinking Creative Flow Filmmaking Music Industry Writing Tips Inspiration Mindset Shift Surrender Trust the Process Young Creatives Creative Block Anthony Bourdain Vibes Raw Truth

They’ve got one in Honolulu, they’ve got one in Moscow too. They’ve got four of them in Sydney, and a couple in Katmandu…  Tokyo, Munich, Indonesia, Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing… Why is it, Wherever I go around the world, I find an Irish pub? What is it that makes them so special? Where do all these Pubs source their bar counters and authentic Irish brick-a-brack? Pull up a barstool and join me in Mexico as I hunt down a pint of proper and tap into these questions and more. 📍 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/aguidetoirishpubs   ※    -  The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330   ※    Search Tags: Irish Pubs Pub Culture Ireland Travel Best Irish Bars Traditional Irish Pubs Dublin Nightlife Guinness Beer Irish Whiskey Pub Etiquette Ireland Drinking Culture Irish Pub Music Best Pubs in Ireland Historic Irish Bars Irish Beer Scene Pub Crawl Ireland Local Pubs Dublin Irish Hospitality Travel Guide Ireland Irish Bar Experience Classic Irish Pubs

Touring with everyone from the Martha Graham Ballet and the New York City Opera, to Cher, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Foreigner, Steve Miller, Jennifer Lopez, and more… Garland Purdy has “been involved in the entertainment industry since before there was an entertainment industry.” Join us as we sit down, over coffee… pretty much just as an excuse for me to get to know him more.   📍 Fargo, North Dakota (In the lobby of Garland’s Hotel) https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/garlandpurdy   ※    -  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.

If everything goes exactly as planned, you’re not really traveling—you’re just moving through a postcard. The magic happens in the discomfort: the missed train, the questionable street food, the conversation in broken language—because that’s where the real stories live.   📍 Madrid, Spain - 11pm   https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/travelfriction   ※    -  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.   ※    Search Tags: Travel Mindset, Embracing Discomfort, Travel Growth, Stepping Outside Comfort Zone, Solo Travel Challenges, Adventure Travel, Cultural Immersion, Travel Lessons, Fearless Travel, Pushing Boundaries, Personal Growth Through Travel, Navigating the Unknown, Travel Anxiety Tips, Learning Through Travel, Adapting on the Road, Unexpected Travel Experiences, Travel Resilience, Transformative Travel, Overcoming Travel Fears, Travel Confidence