A Guide To Getting Your First Tattoo

Getting 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 into the tattoo parlor to leaving with your fresh new ink? 

Join Rob & Sarah Morgan and special guests Jorge & Janelle Figueroa as Janelle gets her first tattoo. While doing so, Rob will explain “The Five P’s Of Getting Your First Tattoo” (Place vs Person, Price, Process, Pain and Post-Care)

Whether you’ve been thinking about getting your first tattoo or simply curious about what it’s like, this entertaining audio guide is guaranteed to replace any hesitation, fear or questions you may have with informed confidence. 

WARNING: Listening to “A Guide To Getting Your First Tattoo” may cause sudden and undeniable urges to get a tattoo and has been known to invoke sudden spikes in confidence, transforming the listener into a go-to “Tattoo Expert" in their circle of friends. 

Actual Disclaimer: Rob Morgan is an internationally touring rock bassist and not a licensed tattoo artist or medical practitioner. Consult a professional before getting a tattoo and please tattoo responsibly and professionally. 


Tattoo Location: Ghost at Brass Knuckle Tattoo Minneapolis   


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

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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

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Songwriter, Authorrob morganDakota Jazz Club
Question 37 // Does life happen in Act Two? (feat. Josh Olson)
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/ 

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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/ 

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

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

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

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

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

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Irish Pub Owner, IRISH PUBSrob morganMorrissey's Irish Pub
Question 30 // What do you call adults who watch My Little Pony? (feat. Kyle Hultquist, Andrew Nelson & Sydney Armstrong)
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

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This week’s Question: Have you ever had a conversation with someone that made you re-think a stereotype you had in your mind? 

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My Little Pony Fanrob morganSociable Cider Werks
Question 29 // At what point do I magically become confident? (feat. Brett LaCasse)
Question 29 // At what point do I magically become confident? (feat. Brett LaCasse)

Brett is an electric guitar slinging friend of mine who, every time we play together, at some moment we find ourselves laughing and having a convo that goes deep. In this episode I convince Brett to sneak into a backstage storage closet between sets to record a conversation that ended up being one of my most personal, introspective ones yet. 
Ever leave hanging out with someone and getting frustrated because you felt like you weren’t fully yourself around them? Did you used to think that one day all your insecurities would just disappear and you would become super confident? Ever have a hard time forgiving your past self? Me too. This one’s for you. 

Recording Location: Backstage storage closet, Anoka MN

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This week’s Question: No question, Just call and leave a message about your thoughts and insight into this convo we had. I have a feeling we’re not alone in this. 

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Question 28 // Does pretentiousness hurt the world of beer & music? (feat. Kevin Welch)
Question 28 // Does pretentiousness hurt the world of beer & music? (feat. Kevin Welch)

Kevin Welch is is the owner and head brewer of Minneapolis’ Boom Island Brewing Company. Sound familiar? I interviewed his wife Qiuxia. (Question 26 // Does Craft Beer Belong To White Men?) As a professional french horn player for the Minnesota Orchestra turned brewery owner, Kevin is passionate about both beer and music, however, the real reason I sat down with him is because of his passion to make both of those worlds as accessible as possible for the world to enjoy. Join me on a snowy winter’s night as I get out of the bitter cold to sit down with Kevin in his glowing warm brewery over one of his freshly brewed Belgian beers. 

Recording Location: Boom Island Brewing Co, Minneapolis MN 

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This week’s Question: What’s the first beer you drank that you actually appreciated the taste? 

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Brewery Ownerrob morganBoom Islasnt Brewing Company
Question 27 // What can a 16yr old do about human trafficking? (feat. Kaiya Woller)
Question 27 // What can a 16yr old do about human trafficking? (feat. Kaiya Woller)

My research for this episode began months ago when I heard a statistic saying that the Super Bowl is one of the single largest events where human trafficking happens in the U.S. each year. With the Super Bowl happening [this year] just a few miles from where Sarah and I live, my original title was going to be “What is Minneapolis doing to fight against human trafficking during Super Bowl LII?” In my research, I stumbled across a website that talked about ‘HT’ as an ongoing problem in Minnesota and their goal of bringing awareness to it by organizing a 5k for the past couple years and an additional “Virtual 5k” right before the Super Bowl. My curiosity was sparked even more when I found out that the organization was started by a 16yr old. I sat down over coffee with Kaiya Woller to learn more about ‘Human Trafficking’, what led her to start this, and what it’s like being a girl growing up living downtown Minneapolis. 

Recording Location: Corner Coffee, Minneapolis MN

For Links, Guest’s Info, and Show Notes VISIT: www.thecuriouspod.com

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16yr-old Activistrob morgancorner coffee
Question 26 // Does Craft Beer Belong To White Men? (feat. Qiuxia Welch)
Question 26 // Does Craft Beer Belong To White Men? (feat. Qiuxia Welch)

Qiuxia Welch, with her husband Kevin, owns Boom Island Brewing Co in Minneapolis, MN. I sat down over beers (her beers in fact) to hear her tell her life story and to find out what it’s been like to be a female minority in multiple industries. From China to America; from being a professional classical musician to owning a brewery, this ended up being an eye-opening conversation that I hope encourages us all to be slower to stereotype the people we meet. 

Recording Location: Boom Island Brewing Co, Minneapolis MN

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Brewery Ownerrob morganBoom Island Brewing Company
Question 25 // How can art impact politics? (feat. André Rodriguez)
Question 25 // How can art impact politics? (feat. André Rodriguez)

There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to people talking about their political opinions right now, and rightfully so! This has been a crazy year. Unfortunately, half the time (especially when it comes to Facebook and Social Media) it seems like people aren’t  trying to have a healthy conversation or debate and more trying to figure out if you agree with them so they can decide to keep you as a friend. Can we have quality interactions with people that disagree with us while still holding to the relationship AND our convictions? Are we steadily isolating ourselves from anyone that disagrees with us? How can art impact politics? And what happens when the most impactful album I’ve heard all year… is a Political EP?? I grabbed coffee with my friend André Rodriguez a month ago to see if he could answer some of my questions. 

Like the music you heard in this episode? Go listen to the full EP HERE: https://goo.gl/HB3Ng9

Recording Location: Canteen Coffee, Minneapolis MN

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Songwriter, Musicianrob morganCanteen Coffee
Question 24 // How do I compare myself to other people without wanting to quit? (feat. Cory Wong)
Question 24 // How do I compare myself to other people without wanting to quit? (feat. Cory Wong)

Cory Wong is a “Rhythmic Stratocaster Guitar Player” - The Current called him “The most famous Minnesota musician you’ve probably never heard of” and I call him a professional. I sat down with Cory in this music heavy episode to see if I could get past WHAT it is he does to learn HOW he processes some of the issues we all deal with on a day to tay basis. Stick around to the end to hear a special bonus-feature as he tells his story of playing with one of music’s most legendary drummers. 

 

Recording Location: Spyhouse Coffee (on Broadway), Minneapolis MN 

 

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Musicianrob morganSpyhouse Coffee
INTERLUDE: A Bucket List Big Enough To Live In
INTERLUDE: A Bucket List Big Enough To Live In

I get asked quite a bit about a story some of you have heard me allude to in parts of these interviews about a life “freak out” I had last year when it came to my career in music. Exactly one year later, I’ve decided to sit down and tell the story about a bucket list made in a Smurf-blue house; The 2 times I turned 30; the secret to my landing a gig flying in private jets and a New Years Day that happened in November. Curious? Trade your glass of Guinness in for a cup of coffee and I’ll fill you in...

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