Best Scatterbrain Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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※ From Brittle Goals to Flexible Dreams [Daily Guinness] 10:26

3d ago10:26

10:26

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 creative journey. She famously said, “Keep your dreams soft, malleable, flexible, porous – and fun. Don’t make your dreams breakable.” Join me for a conv…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - God's promise to Israel, Gen 11-12, Romans 11, John 8 36:59

4d ago36:59

36:59

In this Bible study we talked about: - Who the Biblical Israel is in light of things like Romans 11 - God's promise to bless/curse given to Abram - Genesis 11:10ff - Genesis 12:3 - John 8

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The CIA, Task Saturation, and the Myth of the Scatterbrained Artist 21:05

4d ago21:05

21:05

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 out… that was bullshit. In this episode, I talk about “task saturation,” and how the CIA trains its operatives to handle overwhelming pressure. No su…

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Scatterbrain Biblestudy - AC Article 24, Weekly Communion, Christian love, Genesis 9:17- 11:9 36:19

11d ago36:19

36:19

In this Bible study we talked about: - Retaining the traditions in service - Augsburg Confession Article 24 - Having communion every Sunday - Loving others as Christians is unique - The curse of Canaan - The tower of Babel - Genesis 9:18-11:9

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Flood: Genesis 7 - 9:17 36:40

16d ago36:40

36:40

In this Bible study we talked about: The Flood

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“The Wrong Shoe Theory” [A Reminder To Break The Rules In Art] 15:04

17d ago15:04

15:04

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 one reminds us to break them. And without breaking the rules, you’ll never find your voice. You’ll just be a well-behaved echo. In this episode, Sarah…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The generations of Noah and increased corruption: Genesis 5-6 25:57

19d ago25:57

25:57

In this Bible study we talked about: The generations leading up to Noah (Genesis 5) and The increasing corruption and evil on the world (Genesis 6)

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Creative Focus Is About Saying No 10:36

22d ago10:36

10:36

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’s time to start saying no. In this episode, I talk about how saying yes got me started… but saying no is what’s helping me stay focused. At some poin…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 4 34:11

23d ago34:11

34:11

In this Bible study we talked about: Cain and Abel - Genesis 4

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Be Kind: They Probably Went Pee Pee at 3AM Too! 14:57

24d ago14:57

14:57

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 some way. And yes, everyone’s getting up to go pee pee at 3AM. This episode is a goofy reminder to have some damn patience with other people, and with…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 3:12-24 37:22

25d ago37:22

37:22

In this Bible study we talked about: The rest of Genesis 3

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※ “Your Perspective Is Your True Value” [on the oversaturated world of art] 14:54

28d ago14:54

14:54

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, AI, or influencer can duplicate. That’s the work. That’s the value. This episode is a reminder not to disappear into the noise… just because there’s …

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※ “Use The Difficulty” [on Stage-Craft and Live Performing] 25:16

29d ago25:16

25:16

Last week, mid-show in Milwaukee, my mic stand took a nosedive. (Fine, maybe I kicked it during André’s filthy solo. The man shreds—what do you want from me?) But here’s the thing—I didn’t stop. Michael Caine once gave acting advice: “Use the difficulty.” So that's what I did. I didn’t fix it. I used it. Because that’s the difference between a reci…

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※ “Make What You Like, Let Them Eat It However” [Daily Guinness] 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

There’s this quote from Donald Glover that’s been rattling around in my head. It sounds simple, but it cuts deep, especially for anyone trying to make art in a world obsessed with control and validation. In this episode, I talk about what it means to stop chasing approval and start creating from a place that’s actually honest. Not engineered for th…

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Can the Holy Spirit sanctify black people as much as white people? 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

Yep, that's the question that needed a whole debate to settle. I'll let you know how it went in under 26 minutes so you don't have to suffer through the 2.5 hours to see the result you already predicted would happen. Let's get into it!

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“Cooking for Ghosts” (on art & self-promotion) 7:30

1M ago7:30

7:30

Every musician wants to be heard. But what if you’re the reason no one’s listening? In today’s podcast episode, “Cooking for Ghosts” I talk about a tour-van convo with my buddy Matt Patrick, who dropped a line that punched me in the gut: Making music but avoiding self-promotion is like cooking all day at home, then whining about why you don’t have …

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"Ding Ding" Energy: Urgency Without the Panic Attack 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Jackie Chan says “Ding Ding” on set to remind his crew: stay sharp, keep moving, no dead time. I’ve been thinking… maybe life needs more of that energy too. Less waiting, more intention. Urgency, not the panic kind, but the alive kind. The kind that reminds you you’re here to do something. Ding ding, let’s go. 📍Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 3-3:12 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

In this Bible study we talked about: - End of life care - Is it moral to end life on purpose to avoid suffering - Genesis 3 - A brief discussion about free will

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Creation: Genesis 2:15-2:24 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

In this Bible study we talked about: - Creation Genesis 2:15-24

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※ Cosplaying Confidence [Daily Guinness] 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

My buddy recently dropped this phrase on me: “cosplaying confidence.” It’s been rattling around in my head ever since. Sometimes you’ve got to show up like you’ve already arrived. Not in some fake-it-till-you-make-it hustle bro bullshit way… But in that quiet, stubborn refusal to let your current circumstances define your future trajectory. 📍Minnea…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Creation: Genesis 1-2 17 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

In this Bible study we talked about: - Creation, Genesis 1-2:17

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - David and Goliath 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

In this Bible study we talked about: - David and Goliath

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Craig mod on living a creative life on your own terms and being your own initiator. 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Craig is a writer, a photographer, and a thinker who’s been living in Japan for nearly two decades. His work explores how we move through physical spaces, how technology shapes our lives, and how the small rituals of daily living can add up to something beautiful. He's written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Eater. He's published books li…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Daniel in the Lion's Den & The Fiery Fiery Furnace 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

In this Bible study we talked about: - Daniel and the Lion's Den - The Fiery Fiery Furnace

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - James 5 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

In this Bible study we talked about: - James Chapter 5 - God gives you blessings so you can bless others. - God tells Christians to be patient with their suffering and with each other. - Seeing the faith of martyrs as glorious not shameful. - Abusing oaths. - The power of prayer. - Anointing the sick with oil. - God's healing might not be the way w…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - James 4 39:08

3M ago39:08

39:08

In this Bible study we talked about: - Focusing on the Passions instead of Christ. - Praying to God the right way for the right things. - Prosperity Gospel preachers - When to use the Law vs when to use the Gospel - Speaking to others with humility about our own sin

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Children lay readers? 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

In this Bible study we talked about: Should we have little children be lay readers? Why do we want people other than the pastor to read? The difference between a role and a list of tasks. What is the purpose behind having different people read the readings? God holds the pastor accountable for how the church worships, so the pastor should make the …

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Why Whisky Is the Greatest Gift—And the Surprising Way It Transformed My Art 8:20

3M ago8:20

8:20

Giving someone a bottle of whisky isn’t just a drink, it’s gifting the gift of gifting. Strangely, whisky also changed the paradigm of my art. In this episode, we talk about generosity, craft, and why the best things—whether a bottle, a poem, a photograph or a song—are never really ours to keep. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whiskygift ※ …

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※ Let Go or Be Dragged: The Alan Watts Approach to a Creative Life [Daily Guinness] 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Alan Watts and why young creatives need to master the art of letting go. We talk about my illusion of control, my fear of failure, and how gripping too tightly to an outcome can kill the very thing you're trying to create. 📍 Frasier, Colorado https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/alanwattsletgo ※ - The …

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A Guide To Irish Pubs Around The World 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

They’ve got one in Honolulu, they’ve got one in Moscow too. They’ve got four of them in Sydney, and a couple in Katmandu… Tokyo, Munich, Indonesia, Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing… Why is it, Wherever I go around the world, I find an Irish pub? What is it that makes them so special? Where do all these Pubs source their bar counters and authentic Irish br…

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#451 | Did you get a tattoo in Steven Tyler's dressing-room? (feat. Garland Purdy) 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

Touring with everyone from the Martha Graham Ballet and the New York City Opera, to Cher, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Foreigner, Steve Miller, Jennifer Lopez, and more… Garland Purdy has “been involved in the entertainment industry since before there was an entertainment industry.” Join us as we sit down, over coffee… pretty much just as…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Can you lose your salvation? 41:28

3M ago41:28

41:28

In this Bible study we talked about: Different approaches to theology Lutherans and later protestants used. Can a Christian lose their salvation? Can Christians combine other religions with their own? Is it more terrifying to believe it's possible to apostatize, or to never know if your faith is real or false? The terror of doing a Fruit Check to s…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Purgatory and Limbo 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

In this Bible study we talked about: The Greek and Hebrew names for books in the Bible we don't often hear in English. A few interesting facts about a few of the different books in the Bible, like the Gospel accounts. We start to get into the book of James and immediately get off on a tangent about Purgatory, Limbo, and the storehouses of grace tha…

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Bible Study - James 2 39:02

4M ago39:02

39:02

In this Bible study we talked about: A reminder about what we talked about in the book of James, context to understand James ch 2 Giving special treatment to famous or rich people If you break part of the law, you are guilty of the whole thing. Being saved by faith vs saved by works Having faith and not acting out that faith with your works Does Ja…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - James 1 38:36

4M ago38:36

38:36

In this Bible study we talked about: Some of the perspectives on the book of James, and its controversy in Scripture James ch 1 Testing vs Tempting vs Trials Setting up roadblocks and speedbumps to keep temptation from turning into full fledged active sin Is temptation itself a sin? A quick detour to talk about the trials that Job went through, and…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - High Church and Low Church 39:22

4M ago39:22

39:22

In this Bible study we talked about: Some different communion practices What is considered high church vs low church Is it a waste of money to spend a lot on making a church fancy? What are some of the benefits of traditions of worship Why do some churches use incense and thuribles There is a danger in introducing traditions into a church without t…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Hebrews 5 36:36

5M ago36:36

36:36

In this study I talk about: Hebrews 5 The difference between priests, teachers, and prophets in the Bible. How Jesus can function as the perfect high priest, like no one else was ever able to do. Who is Melchizedek, and what does he have to do with the priesthood. What does Shalom or Salem mean Moving from spiritual milk to spiritual solid food. Ho…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses 42:48

5M ago42:48

42:48

In this study I talk about: Interacting with Mormon and Jehovah's Witness missionaries. Where to find Confidence in your salvation Let's get into it!

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Travel Friction 12:24

5M ago12:24

12:24

If everything goes exactly as planned, you’re not really traveling—you’re just moving through a postcard. The magic happens in the discomfort: the missed train, the questionable street food, the conversation in broken language—because that’s where the real stories live. 📍 Madrid, Spain - 11pm https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/travelfriction ※…

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Bass Hang: Personal Techniques, Preparing for Bass Gigs, What MDs are Looking For 1:06:16

5M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Send us a text Trying a new thing here that will be weekly for all the bass lovers and nerds, like me!! Weekly lessons and tips and nerd outs over bassists that can help further the bass community! Ranging from technique tips and drills, to figuring out or admiring what Bassists that we all love and admire are doing! This week it's a Bass Hang with…

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The Curse Of The Freelancer 10:24

5M ago10:24

10:24

I haven’t been excited about this trip to Spain… It's not that I've been dreading it or not looking forward to it... But it feels like there’s been a limiter put on my soul's curiosity this past month. I call it “The Curse Of The Freelancer” and it took a poem sent to me by my friend Summer Lee Carlson to break me from it. 📍Recorded somewhere over …

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"You Can't Lose Yourself" (on creative tools and finding your voice) 18:11

6M ago18:11

18:11

Join Sarah and me for an extremely personal conversation about a topic I’ve been tormented by this entire past year. 📍Minneapolis, MN CLICK HERE TO SEE TWO PHOTOS OF MISTY BOYCE: ONE FILM, ONE DIGITAL, TO SEE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/youcantloseyourself ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com…

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※ "Fully Manual" [Daily Guinness] 8:54

6M ago8:54

8:54

A conversation with one of my favorite tattoo artists, Jack Hilton, while finishing my back piece today made me rethink the importance of the types of tools and gear I use to create, and it's possible impact on my creative journey. 📍Minneaplis, MN https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/fullymanual ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecurious…

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Developing Right Hand Speed 35:29

6M ago35:29

35:29

Send us a text Trying a new thing here that will be weekly for all the bass lovers and nerds, like me!! Weekly lessons and tips and nerd outs over bassists that can help further the bass community! Ranging from technique tips and drills, to figuring out or admiring what Bassists that we all love and admire are doing! This week we're talking about W…

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※ I Meet Uncertainty For Breakfast [Daily Guinness] 8:01

6M ago8:01

8:01

Join Sarah and myself at our table to revisit yesterday's New Year's Resolution thought. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/uncertaintyforbreakfast ※ - 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.…

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"Edelweiss Energy" [New Years 2025!] 24:13

6M ago24:13

24:13

2025... You look happy to greet me. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/edelweissenergy ※ - 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. ※ Search Tags: Happy New Year, years, resolutions, resolution, mindset, outlook, b…

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Pentatonic Scales & Pivot Points 30:02

6M ago30:02

30:02

Send us a text Trying a new thing here that will be weekly for all the bass lovers and nerds, like me!! Weekly lessons and tips and nerd outs over bassists that can help further the bass community! Ranging from technique tips and drills, to figuring out or admiring what Bassists that we all love and admire are doing! This week we're talking about P…

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Bass Lessons: The Scatterbrain Way. Using Chromaticism 52:43

6M ago52:43

52:43

Send us a text Trying a new thing here that will be weekly for all the bass lovers and nerds, like me!! Weekly lessons and tips and nerd outs over bassists that can help further the bass community! Ranging from technique tips and drills, to figuring out or admiring what Bassists that we all love and admire are doing! This week we're talking about u…

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⌖ The Spiritual Discipline of "Ease" 9:07

6M ago9:07

9:07

“[Art] is performing an act of self-exploration on behalf of an audience.” - Chiwetel Ejiofor to Jason Siegel 📍Fargo, ND https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/spiritualdisciplineofease ※ - 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 Guinne…

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Homecoming: Thank You Falettin Me Be Myself 1:12:10

6M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Send us a text This episode was recorded in early October but some topics in it hit a little harder today so its good to come out in December. Introduced new segments in this previously recorded episode! Random time with Ray, Social Media Music Vid Highlight/Breakdown, and more!! But the highlight of this episode is my Get It Off Your Chest moment …

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