Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person Podcast
1) Notes: "On Art & Money"
In this episode, I talk about the balancing act of creativity with making a living. Money and music. Rent and riffs. I share ideas I’ve collected over the years from musicians, writers, and artists I ...Show More
2) “Enthusiast vs Critic” [feat. Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago]
What’s the difference between being an enthusiast and a critic? Can you love something - really love it - without being pretentious about it? In this episode, Sarah and I head to the Guinness Open Gat...Show More
3) ※ “When Art Is a Gift, Not a Transaction” [w/ Aaron Johnson in Bozeman, MT]
In Bozeman, Montana, my buddy Aaron Johnson and I stumbled into an art exhibit that caught us off guard in the best way. On the surface, it was just holes drilled into a roof. But the meaning behind i...Show More
※ “When Art Is a Gift, Not a Transaction” [w/ Aaron Johnson in Bozeman, MT]
11:58 | Jun 30th, 2025
4) “You Can Have It All, Just Not All at Once” [On The Myth Of Balance]
In this episode, I talk about the myth of balance, the reality of sacrifice, and what it actually looks like to build a life around what matters most to you - even if it means leaving money on the tab...Show More
5) ※ From Brittle Goals to Flexible Dreams [Daily Guinness]
Ever feel anxious that your creative dreams are taking too long to come true? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into a piece of advice from actress Tilda Swinton that changed how I view my cre...Show More
6) The CIA, Task Saturation, and the Myth of the Scatterbrained Artist
For the longest time, I used the phrase “I’m just wired this way” as an excuse for my lack of intentionality and organizational skills. I thought being creative meant I couldn’t also be focused. Turns...Show More
7) “The Wrong Shoe Theory” [A Reminder To Break The Rules In Art]
In fashion, there’s this idea called "The Wrong Shoe Theory" and somehow, that choice shows confidence. Intention. Personality. In music, and really any creative field, we’re taught the rules, but no ...Show More
8) Creative Focus Is About Saying No
When you're first starting out as a creative, everyone tells you to say yes. Yes to every gig, every project, every maybe-this-will-lead-to-something opportunity. But no one really teaches you when it...Show More
9) Be Kind: They Probably Went Pee Pee at 3AM Too!
There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Chaos, burnout, doomscrolling, and all the rest. But here’s your friendly, ridiculous reminder: everyone’s dealing with something. Everyone’s in pain in ...Show More
10) ※ “Your Perspective Is Your True Value” [on the oversaturated world of art]
Yeah, the world is saturated. Everyone’s making something. But that doesn’t make your voice any less necessary. Your perspective—how you see, process, frame, and express—is the one thing no algorithm,...Show More
※ “Your Perspective Is Your True Value” [on the oversaturated world of art]
14:54 | May 30th, 2025