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 ※ - 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 …

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

"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…

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.…

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 - …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.โดย Curious Endeavors

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…

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.โดย Curious Endeavors

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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.โดย Curious Endeavors

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.โดย Curious Endeavors

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…

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…

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.โดย Curious Endeavors

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/m…

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 -…

A conversation with a couple of friends about intentionality made me want to revisit an episode from January 2019, when I got a tattoo in Frankfurt, Germany. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/frankfurtgermany ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the th…

This isn't some self-help bullshit, this is just a fascinating reframing I've been thinking about lately that I think you might find interesting https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/anxietyasactivator ※ - 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…

Daragh Curran is best known worldwide as “The Guinness Guru.” He’s visited almost every pub in Ireland, a ton in the UK, and some in the US, and rated the pint of proper placed in front of him. Join us as we discuss how to drink a Guinness, and what he looks for when rating it. We also dive into the creative process, why there’s no such thing as an…

Originally Aired: April 26th, 2022 Do you have an idea you’re sitting on, but you’ve been hesitant to give it a shot? Maybe it’s new and you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you do, but the logistics seem daunting… Kieran Folliard knows what that feels like but thinks you should still give it a shot! Kieran’s name is synonymou…

Whether you’re at a pub, a coffee shop, or in line at the DMV, striking up a conversation with a stranger can be intimidating. That said, I’m convinced it’s one of the foundations of living a curious life. You may just have a kind interaction but you never know, you may be sitting across from a future close friend, or in Roy Connaughton’s case, a f…

In the first installment of my new series “How Was Your Trip?” I sit down over a pint of Guinness (ok… a few pints…) with my friends Owen and Elsa who just returned from their latest trip to Ireland. Does Guinness taste better in Ireland? What’s their advice when it comes to pub etiquette? Where does the term, “Get your round in come from?” What ad…

Do you have an idea you’re sitting on, but you’ve been hesitant to give it a shot? Maybe it’s new and you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you do, but the logistics seem daunting… Kieran Folliard knows what that feels like but thinks you should still give it a shot! On today's St. Patrick's Week Special, we revisit a convo fro…

You might use a different word for it, but I believe 'Luck' impacts every one of our lives. As we countdown to St. Patrick's Day on the podcast, I kick it off by sharing how I define luck's relationship with action - how I keep a weather eye out for it - and three ways you can invite it into your life. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/onluck…

I have a curious relationship with bucket lists… on the one hand, anytime I’ve made one, they’ve almost magically come true. On the other hand… when they did, they always left me with a feeling of emptiness. Convos with my buddy Aaron Johnson, Jasper Nephew, and Zach Miller… thoughts from Patti Smith, and Dr. Ellen Langer… all made me think I may b…

Jason Alexander's advice for making it happen. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dontjustwaitthere ※ - 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.โดย Curious Endeavors