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 Daily Guinness episodes.

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/theamateursobsession ※ - 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.

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, pull up a stool, and join us. If you’re passionate about beer, this one’s for you. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/worldsbestbeer www.summitbrewing.com ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

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 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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.

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.

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 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 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.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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.

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/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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 theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

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 our Daily Guinness episodes.

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 “Overnight Success” and why he’s stepping down as The Guinness Guru. --- For links to follow Daragh or more info on "Ireland Before You Die" Visit: https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theguinnessguru --- 📍 Sarah and I recorded this conversation with Daragh at Smyth’s Pub in Dublin in 2022, and you can find it on the map of recording locations HERE: thecuriouspod.com/map

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 synonymous with Irish pubs in the Twin Cities and he just released a new Irish whiskey called Red Locks. But our story doesn’t start there… almost 10 years ago, Sarah and I got our engagement photos taken at his pub The Local and his previous whiskey endeavor sponsored our wedding! Join us for a conversation over Red Locks Irish Whiskey about how that came about, strapping up your knees to give your ideas a shot, and what stands in the way. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/q81

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 future friend and your future Irish Pub co-owner. With the convenient distraction of a cell phone in our pocket at all times, we’ve never had an easier excuse to not strike up a conversation, but Roy says that it’s not that simple. Growing up in Ireland pre-cellphones and social media, there’s always been an excuse to not strike up a conversation but it you can get over that hurdle… you never know where in the world life will take you! https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/irishstorytelling ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330

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 advice do they have for someone visiting Ireland for the first time? I've got a ton of questions, but let's start with the obvious one... How was your trip? https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/hwyt/ireland ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330