We're all familiar with a job being called a "Trade" right? Well, I heard it said differently this morning that made me think of that term all day. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whatareyoutrading ※ - 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 D…

In my journey, perfectionism has always paralyzed me. It was when I embraced my "Dogma of Good Enough" that led to more movement and opportunities in my creative journey than I could have ever imagined. 👉🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thedogmaofgoodenough ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) …

The funny thing is... the older I got, the better I got at taking a compliment, but the worse I got at going to concerts. Here's how they're connected. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/complimentsandconcerts ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song…

In 1505, when Michelangelo said yes to a gig from Pope Julius II that fell outside Michelangelo’s focused skillset, he famously said, “Non è La Mia Arte” - “Not My Art!” I’m about the same age he was at that time, just 5 centuries later, and I find his story strangely relevant to modern-day gig-culture. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/notmyart ※ - …

There’s a scene in the 2009 movie, “An Englishman in New York” that… If I had heard earlier in my life, would have saved me a ton of time and heartache when it came to finding my style as an artist, musician, photographer, podcaster, and human being. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/onfindingyourstyle ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecurio…

Whether you’re “cannacurious” and don’t know the difference between an Indica or a Sativa - or you consider yourself an expert on the topic but realize there’s always more to learn… you’ll love this conversation! Join me as I sit down with Kit Kenny, a certified “Ganjier” (think sommelier, but for weed) to talk about health benefits, consumption me…

I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately… Maybe most of what our experience as artists has to do with it… www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/markruffaloadvice ※ - 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.…

“The most dangerous risk of all – the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.” – Randy Komisar 👉🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/themostdangerousrisk ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for…

As travelers, we have two options… be an observer or participant. In this installment of my series “How Was Your Trip?” I sit down over German beers with Sarah and our close friends, Mark and Mary Aronson to discus our love of travel - what it looked like growing up for each of us - and how we all learned to become participants. www.thecuriouspod.c…

FileUnder:// Alan Watts, Motivation, Note to self www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/alanwatts ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

It's so easy to look at a situation that didn't "pan out" like you expected and feel like it was a waste of time. For my life... a massive paradigm shift was needed. It's so easy to look at a situation that didn't "pan out" like you expected and feel like it was a waste of time. For my life... a massive paradigm shift was needed. www.thecuriouspod.…

In honor of World Photography Day [2024] join Sarah and me at our table, over an "Olive Oil Martini" (we'll give you the recipe) to talk about the 3 of the most impactful changes I made that helped me live a photographic life. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/aphotographiclife ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podca…

What's your approach to engaging in social-media comment sections? Whether you're someone who chooses to engage or not, here's something you need to know about how it impacts the algorithm and a post's reach. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/peoplelovehate ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584…

On monetization, the creative process, and the importance of giving it away! www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dieempty ⌖ For more Curious Doctrines & Maxims, CLICK HERE! ※ - 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 Sarah and me in our backyard to discuss what a dopamine crash looks like for me as a musician. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/dopaminecrash ※ - 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.…

Sometimes… no matter what the circumstances… the show must go on. And knowing how to fake it is one of the most important (AND UNDER-DISCUSSED) skills every professional must cultivate. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fakeit ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony …

A story about how Shanghai, China taught me not to place my fulfillment and happiness, "over there." www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ohmygod ※ - 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.…

On scarcity mindset, my discomfort with 'nationalism', luck, and the best $30 we ever spent on Amazon. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/scarcityofsparrows ※ - 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 you’re a musician headed on tour, or you're headed to Europe on an adventure - at some point you have to ask yourself, “What do I pack, and what do I pack it in?” Join me as I sit down with my good friend, and badass drummer Richard Medek to talk about what he calls, “travel drag” - the importance of packing light - and the joy of finding a…

My two NON-NEGOTIABLE traits to aging as an artist or musician. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theagingartist ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

“Music Purgatory” noun. [pur-guh-tohr-ee] “The in-between time backstage before playing a show.” You're neither here nor there - not yet time to walk on stage, yet not enough time to leave the venue, held captive in a sacred ritual that precedes a performance. ※ Today’s Purgatory features Aaron Johnson, Jasper Nephew, and Andrina Brogden as we hang…

I recently heard Jim Gaffigan say something I wish I’d heard when I was 18… “All comedy is self-assignment.” But living a self-imposed life is so much harder than people make it sound... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/selfimposed ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild…

I thought I was moving in the right direction with this pain, but I feel like I've taken a step in the opposite direction. Join Sarah and I as we make dinner and talk about how it reminds me of the rest of life too. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nonlinearjourney ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: …

In honor of "National Tattoo Day" here's an episode from 6 years ago! Since posting it, I've had multiple people reach out and tell me that it inspired them to get their first tattoo. etting your first tattoo can be intimidating. How bad does it hurt? How do you book an appointment or pick an artist? What can you expect; from the moment you step in…

At some point in your life, a friend will go through something hard and you won’t know what to say. How soon should you text someone after their family member dies? When you do reach out, is there anything you should AVOID saying? Here’s some badass advice two badass women, who know from experience, told me. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/trueitup…

One of my strengths is how deep into a subject I can nerd out on if I'm curious about it. But, today, Sarah reminds me that I don't have to go ALL IN on absolutely EVERYTHING. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/allinoneverything ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony…

We've all heard the phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none..." but it turns out, that's only half the saying. The rest of it convinces me that all art benefits all art. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/jackofalltrades ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for…

Last night I played one of the coolest shows so far this year... I also played it in more pain than I can remember playing a show in the recent past. I only tell you this because I think it has to do with your journey, and the fact that nobody cares about our (valid) excuses, and the fact that I think that's ok. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/rock…

Join Sarah and me as we talk about one of the greatest hurdles I’ve had to overcome as a curious traveler. The willingness to set down the fantasy I have in my mind of a place, in the hopes of seeing it for what it actually is. 📍 Montreal, Canada www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fantasytravel ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com…

On the need for patience, and gratitude, and grit, and fortitude, and preparation, and skill and luck, while sailing the dark seas of your creative journey. 📍 Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thesquallsoflife 🎤 Here's my podcast with Chris Koza: QUESTION 54 // DO YOU WANT TO BE DOING THIS RIGHT NOW? (FEAT. CHRIS KOZA) ※ - The Map…

Are you thinking about starting a creative endeavor but don’t know where to start? Or maybe, you’re in the middle of a project but don’t know if you should continue. I think it’s time you had a “define the relationship” conversation with the things you’re creating. I think it’s time you started dating your art! www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/start…

The pros are fast. Let's talk about it. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theneedforspeed ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

On looking for, searching for, and making up meaning. 📍 Grand Ave, St. Paul www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/stelmosfire ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

Maybe we had the idea of a "Genius" wrong this whole time... www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/scenius ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

"Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance." - James Baldwin www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/bryancranstonluck ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the t…

On cutting it off, and calling it out. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/cuttingthecrap ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

On getting out of a funk, liminal spaces, following your luck, and having a crush on your decisions. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/ilostmyluck ※ - 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.…

What’s crazy is… I found that some of the biggest breakthroughs and revolutions, no matter the artistic medium, happened because of what someone would have considered a “Mistake” or “Failure.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/puregonzo ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to …

Instead of the “Staycation,” let’s normalize “Temporary Local Travel.” I don’t need an escape, I want to see my city with fresh eyes and gratitude. A massive thank you to W Hotel at The Foshay in Minneapolis for partnering with this episode. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/temporarylocaltravel CLICK HERE for more episodes in ⌖ Doctrines & Maxims ※ …

It takes more time, it’s more finicky, it costs more… Whether it’s 35mm film or VHS video, I’ve been asking myself this past year if capturing in analog is worth it. The problem is… I JUST NOW realized I’ve been asking myself the wrong question. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/analogvsdigital ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.co…

On minding your happiness threshold. 👉🏻 www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/smalldelights 📍 W Minneapolis - The Foshay ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

I used to think, everyone living a badass life had a plan to get where they were. Turns out, that’s rarely the case. So… knowing that… how the hell do I make decisions? Maybe instead of making the “right decisions” I should “make the decisions right.” www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/nobodyfreakinknows ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuri…

In my late 20’s I realized my musical journey was suffering due to my scarcity mindset as I constantly compared myself to others. Film photography completely changed that. Here’s how. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/comparingmind ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild …

“Maifest” is a traditional German festival in May that celebrates the arrival of spring. Since my first time visiting Germany, I’ve been curious to learn more. Grab your lederhosen, and join Sarah and Me as we catch up with our friends Mark and Mary Aronson in Watertown Minnesota to raise a Maibaum and experience a traditional Maifest. https://www.…

“Oh… I really should get my passport, but I don’t have a trip coming up.” - It’s a common mindset I hear all the time. Here’s why I think you should get one BEFORE you know when your first trip abroad will be. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/getyourpassport ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 5…

I'm backstage in Minneapolis with my friends Jasper Nephew, Aaron Johnson, and Nathan Santos. We're in that beautiful performance-purgatory, not quite relaxed, not quite on stage. I may have to keep recording these moments. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fourseasonspurgatory ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podca…

How are you doing on time? You got ten minutes? www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/thenumbersgame ※ - 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.Oleh Curious Endeavors

Have you ever heard of an "Ale Conner" or "Pot Boy"? Probably not, because they were both jobs that were ended, almost overnight, due to technological advancements. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/beerhistoryandai ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the the…

I recently heard that anxiety is the attempt to fix a problem in the future, now. I've been sick in bed the past 48 hours, and my anxiety has been kicking in a bit, let's chat about it. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/onanxiety ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Po…

I'm not sure I've ever thrown up harder than I did last night... It frothed the toilet water. Let's chat about what that means when it comes to what you're making right now. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/pukingart ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the t…