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Modern Thyroid and Wellness68: When Medicine Had No Answers - How One Family’s Journey Redefined Chronic Illness Healing with Dr. Aaron HartmanWhat if the answers to chronic illness are often missed because medicine focuses on symptoms instead of root causes?In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness, McCall McPherson welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman, functional medicine physician, clinical researcher, and author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds. Dr. Hartman shares how his daughter’s complex medical challenges transformed his understanding of healthcare, pushing him beyond conventional medicine and into a root-cause, patient-centered approach.The conversation explores medical blind spots, medical gaslighting, and the limitations of symptom-focused care. Dr. Hartman ex...
2026-02-0544 min
Bad Idea Social ClubBONUS: I Don't Know AnythingAaron McCall, Joe Matteson, and Amber Gray talk about the one thing we all pretend we’re good at: knowing what the hell is going on. “I don’t know” turns into the point, not the punchline. They get into ego, confidence, learning in public, and where flexibility ends and conviction starts. Curiosity, humility, and at least one terrible metaphor.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustin
2026-01-2726 minBad Idea Social ClubBONUS: Everything Feels HeavyThis time, it’s about when everything adds up and overflows. Not one big thing, just work, expectations, responsibility, and momentum piling on over time. We get into boundaries, how work and life shape each other in uneven ways, and how we’re striking balance while trying to keep up.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber Gray...
2026-01-2022 min
Bad Idea Social ClubCreative Mornings GR: Growth is a Team SportAaron McCall moderates a Creative Mornings Grand Rapids panel discussion on “Growth,” recorded at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre with more than 200 people in attendance. Joined by Ian Labardee, Bailey Sell, Hannah Berry, and Leigh Ann Cobb, the conversation gets honest about what growth actually looks like once momentum builds—imposter syndrome, uncertainty, shifting priorities, burnout, community, and the small, often invisible changes that shape us over time. Recorded by Green Frog, this episode isn’t about tidy success stories. It’s about showing up, staying curious, and understanding how growth is rarely linear and rarely done alone.Keep...
2026-01-0638 min
Bad Idea Social ClubCourtney Lauer: The Hurry and the HarmCourtney Lauer (graphic designer, artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall and talks about survival, control, and the strength it takes to turn pain into something honest. She opens up about surviving and processing trauma, rebuilding identity through creativity, and using art to make sense of the things that don’t have easy answers.Keep up with Courtney Lauer:courtneylauer.me IG: @courtneylauerWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Ma...
2025-11-111h 10
Bad Idea Social ClubJacob Betts: Once a VagrantJacob Betts (singer-songwriter, The American Hotel System) joins Aaron McCall to talk about creativity as something to hold onto when life unravels, how grief reshapes how we see purpose, and what it means to rebuild belief in people when everything around you feels painfully divided. He opens up about faith, art, and the defiance it takes to choose hope over cynicism.Keep up with Jacob Betts:americanhotelsystem.com IG: @theamericanhotelsystem IG: @theconcussedcoffeegeekWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron...
2025-11-041h 01
Vitamin OCEp 19: California Environmental Voters' Federal Advocacy Coordinator Aaron McCallIn this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez are joined by Aaron McCall, the Federal Advocacy Coordinator for California Environmental Voters. They discuss the importance of civic engagement, environmental advocacy, and the role of local communities in driving change. Aaron shares insights from his journey in activism, highlighting the significance of consistent grassroots efforts and the challenges faced in transitioning from local to national advocacy. The conversation also touches on California's environmental policies, the impact of federal legislation, and the need for inclusive green transitions that consider underrepresented communities.To follow Aaron:
2025-11-0128 min
Bad Idea Social ClubCasey Lambert: The Other F WordCasey Lambert (independent pro wrestler, marketing director) joins Aaron McCall to talk about life in and out of the ring, how strength and vulnerability feed off each other, and how connection shows up everywhere from the crowd to your opponent, and the relationships that matter most. They dig into storytelling in wrestling, learning how to take a hit and keep showing up, and what it actually looks like to lead with empathy in a world that keeps rewarding the cruelty.Keep up with Casey Lambert:IG: @thereal_djchewyIG: @ppwpowerWriter...
2025-10-281h 01
Bad Idea Social ClubJoy Rhine: Unhinged and FeralJoy Rhine (visual designer, photographer) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about keeping creativity in your life without letting it become your whole identity. She opens up about being people-first in a screen-first industry, why she’d rather build community than chase trends, and how confidence came from doing hard things like running marathons and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro “for fun.” From travel and fitness to design and friendship, Joy proves you can be wildly creative, wildly active, and wildly human at the same time.Keep up with Joy Rhine:joyrhinedesign.com IG: @vikkichosethisusername
2025-10-2157 min
Bad Idea Social ClubMack Garrison: Everything in MotionMack Garrison (motion designer, co-founder of Dash Studio) joins Aaron McCall to talk about ADHD as both a curse and a creative advantage, building a studio rooted in empathy over ego, and what happens when you decide burnout isn’t a badge of honor. He opens up about the lessons that shaped Dash’s first decade, from mentorship and community to leading with transparency when things get hard and what it means to keep the work moving without sacrificing the humanity behind it.Keep up with Mack Garrison:dashstudio.net IG: @dash_nc...
2025-10-141h 04
Bad Idea Social ClubScott Katsufrakus: Castles and SirensScott Katsufrakis (founder of Flying House Threads, firefighter) joins Aaron McCall to talk creative entrepreneurship at the edge of whimsy and weight. They dig into building a Disney-inspired, punk-leaning apparel brand while working life-and-death shifts, the pressure of being “the face” on camera, and the mental health work behind staying steady. They touch on the role of community, the discipline it takes to keep quality high, and finding ways for a brand built on castles and monsters to also do real-world good. It’s about craft, perspective, and the strange balance of survival and play.Keep up with S...
2025-10-071h 00
Bad Idea Social ClubTaylor Matteson: Beautifully OddTaylor Matteson (painter, experimenter) shares her story with Aaron McCall and discusses following creativity wherever it leads: painting, sculpture, and adding teeth to thrifted objects. She opens up about growing up shy in a loud, creative household and learning to embrace the unapologetically weird. From finding confidence through experimenting in her 20s to building a deep connection with animals in her work, Taylor leans fully into the strange energy that makes her art unmistakably hers.Keep up with Taylor Matteson:IG: @taylorjewelldrawsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall...
2025-09-301h 00
Bad Idea Social ClubRay Anne Barker: Noise and StillnessRay Ann Barker (painter, photographer, model, content creator) talks with Aaron McCall about anxiety as the root of her creativity, finding ground through photography and abstract painting, and how turning perfectionism on its head opened new doors. She opens up about modeling in her 30s, navigating motherhood, and creating space for community over competition in creativity.Keep up with Ray Anne Barker:rayannebarker.comIG: @rayannebarkerIG: @rayanne.paintsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCall
2025-09-231h 01
Bad Idea Social ClubColin Russell: Oops, All MuralsColin Russell (artist, muralist, Ghost Town) talks with Aaron McCall about moving from years in coffee to a life in art, stumbling into murals, and building a world in black and white. His work is bold, playful, and unsettling all at once—creepy cartoons that have made their way from Grand Rapids to Japan. Colin opens up about freelancing, anxiety, and what happens when the thing that used to be your outlet becomes the thing you depend on.Keep up with Colin Russell:ghosttownart.comIG: @ghosttowndrawsWriter/Pr...
2025-09-1658 min
Bad Idea Social ClubVirginia Anzengruber: That's Not FunnyTo kick off Season 6, Virginia Anzengruber (comedian, filmmaker, writer) joins Aaron McCall for a conversation about grief, comedy, and what it takes to keep creating when life gets heavy. She talks about loss, writing scripts that hold both humor and heartbreak, the grind of freelancing across film and TV, and the uneasy balance between survival and art.Keep up with Virginia Anzengruber:IG: @virginiaanzengruberTickets for “An Evening with Jim O’Heir” hosted by Virginia Anzengruber:https://grcmc.org/event/an-evening-with-jim-o-heir/1135Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaa...
2025-09-0959 minBad Idea Social ClubBONUS: Social Media is a LieThis time, we’re talking about the mess of being online. From LiveJournal drama to influencer marketing and the existential weight of Instagram captions, we dig into what makes social media feel necessary, fake, addictive, useful, and totally exhausting. We ask big questions about authenticity, attention, and the line between art and content. When the algorithm is hungry, we keep feeding it pieces of ourselves.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonth...
2025-07-1521 minBad Idea Social ClubBONUS: Starting OverThis time, it’s just the three of us—Aaron, Joe, and Amber. No guest, no plan, just vibes and a theme: starting over. From lost files and ruined shoots to quitting jobs and creative resets, we get into the mess and momentum of starting fresh—when it’s your choice, and when it’s not. Technically, a bonus episode. Structurally, unsound—a freefall.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInsta...
2025-07-0821 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJenny Hearns: Ghost of a GhostJenny Hearns (artist, graphic designer) talks with Aaron McCall about creative identity, chronic illness, and what happens when your body hits pause before your mind is ready. They get into creepy-cute aesthetics, the pressure to stay visible, and how she’s learned to make space for rest without losing her spark. It's the classic tale of a ghost, an onion and a perfectly reasonable emotional spiral.Keep up with Jenny Hearns:jennyhearns.comIG: @jennyhearnsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLi...
2025-05-201h 00
No Really, I'm FineJohn McCall, ECMO Primer, RN "Look For the Helpers"Send us a textJohn McCall brings us a lively conversation filled with laughter and tears as he shares his journey into ICU nursing, sharing the joy and substantial challenges. John didn't begin a career in nursing until a second career after feeling unsatisfied after a career in business. It seemed the words from an early childhood influence, Mr. Rodgers, kept ringing in his ears "In times of trouble, always look for the helpers." John has had quite a journey through leaning into this call to help and has certainly had success and challenges along t...
2025-05-151h 15
Bad Idea Social ClubCraig Horky: Dusty Old ManCraig Horky (illustrator, graphic designer) shares his story with Aaron McCall and talks about analog habits, unexpected upheaval, and the tension between making a living and making something that lasts. They cover brush pens, weird gigs, creative grit, and the strange freedom that comes with getting fired. Also, he really loves his cats.Keep up with Craig Horky:craighorky.storenvy.comIG: @craighorkyWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe...
2025-05-1350 min
Bad Idea Social ClubMitch Ermatinger: Where the Wild Things SourMitch Ermatinger (brewer/founder, Speciation Artisan Ales) talks with Aaron McCall about building a life around wild beer—then no longer being able to drink it. They get into the art and science behind fermentation, the gut-punch of a celiac diagnosis, designing what he can’t taste, and staying creative inside sharp limitations. It’s about constraint, reinvention, and what it means to keep making things—even when the rules change.Keep up with Mitch Ermatinger:speciationartisanales.comIG: @speciationalesWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInst...
2025-05-0650 min
Bad Idea Social ClubRae Lang: OutsiderRae Lang (artist, Woosah Outfitters & Outside Coffee Co.) talks with Aaron McCall about carving a life that’s slower, wilder, and closer to the woods. They get into Rae’s evolution as an artist and business owner, the decision to close her Grand Rapids shop, raising kids with muddy feet, and how success looks different than it used to. It’s about art, identity, and what it really means to stop outrunning yourself.Keep up with Rae Lang:spreadingthewoosah.comIG: @woosahoutfittersoutsidecoffeeco.comIG: @outsidecoffeecoWriter/Produc...
2025-04-2956 min
Bad Idea Social ClubScott Millington: Real AFScott Millington (photographer) has always had an eye for real-life moments—and in photography, he found the language to document them. Scott sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about how the camera gave him purpose, community, and a way to show the world as he sees it. From indie wrestling shows to coffee shops and protests, Scott shares what it means to document real life, connect with people, and stay grounded in your perspective.Keep up with Scott Millington:millingtonmedia.comIG: @sapmillingtonWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron Mc...
2025-04-1548 min
Alternate Take#96 - Retired MMA Fighter/Psychedelic Coach - Ian McCall*Recorded on November 21st, 2023*Danny Rodriguez talks with Retired MMA Fighter/Psychedelic Coach, Ian McCall, about one of the biggest lessons he learned from Chuck Liddell, his time in the UFC, his biggest influences/role models, the importance of building relationships with people who inspire you, the mission behind his organization Athlete's Journey Home, how the use of psychedelics is being used to treat former athletes, Ian's take on Aaron Rodgers & Will Smith, the importance of having a psychedelic integration coach/consultant before experimenting, MMA Fighter Mark Irwin, how Ian McCall was raised with...
2025-04-1241 min
Bad Idea Social ClubCourtney Romero: SunshineCourtney Romero (graphic designer, co-founder of Class) didn’t set out to co-found a tech company, but when the opportunity came, she ran with it. Courtney shares her story with Aaron McCall about growing up fast, chasing stability, and refusing to play the starving artist game. From agency life to ed tech, she’s made her own rules, learned how to rest, and found unexpected freedom in pole dancing, puzzles, and houseplants. Keep up with Courtney Romero:IG: @thecourtneyromeroWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron...
2025-04-081h 01
Bad Idea Social ClubJon Bailey: Pour BoyJon Bailey—photographer, videographer, and co-owner of Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge—joins Aaron McCall for a conversation about reinvention, embracing uncertainty, and the realities of running an independent coffee shop. His path hasn’t been a straight line—from filming skate videos to shooting weddings to finding his place in coffee—but with grit, determination, and a willingness to bet on himself, he’s learned what it means to build something with intention. They discuss the challenges of leadership, the weight of responsibility, and creating a space where people feel like they belong.Keep up with Jon Bailey:...
2025-04-0155 min
Bad Idea Social ClubMike Egan: A Brush with DeathArtist Mike Egan joins Aaron McCall for a conversation about art, death, and building a life on his own terms. Known for his bold, macabre paintings of skeletons, coffins, and religious iconography, his work is unmistakable—equal parts haunting and approachable. Before becoming a full-time artist, Mike worked as an embalmer and funeral director, experiences that shaped his perspective on life and mortality.Keep up with Mike Egan:mikeeganart.comIG: @mikeeganartWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aa...
2025-03-2547 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJenny Berggren: RawdoggingFilmmaker and creative director Jenny Berggren (Wondergold Pictures) joins Aaron McCall for an unfiltered conversation about reinvention, creative freedom, and breaking away from the structures that no longer fit. From growing up making home videos to crafting stories through film and photography, storytelling has always been at the core of who she is. Jenny has torn everything down and rebuilt from the ground up—walking away from a marriage, leaving behind evangelical Christianity, and stepping fully into her queer identity. Now, she’s reclaiming creativity on her own terms.Keep up with Jenny Berggren:wondergoldpictures.com...
2025-03-1853 min
That's How You Feel?!How Often Do You Clean Your House? Uncovering The TRUTH with Mariah Lee & Aaron Byrd | Ep 54Send us a message!When was the last time you washed your sheets? How often do you clean your bathroom? Do you wear your outside shoes IN the house? This episode of That’s How You Feel is all about Household Cleanliness Habits. And if YOU feel personally victimized by this episode….you’re not the only one.Join us as we have conversations many people are not willing to have about daily living and cleaning habits. And if you’ve got opinions about how we take care of our homes - leave them in t...
2025-03-121h 32
Bad Idea Social ClubMarcel Fable Price: The Poet and The PricePoet, storyteller, and former Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Marcel Fable Price joins Aaron McCall for a raw and deeply honest conversation about creativity, mental health, and the weight of grief. He opens up about loss, the complexity of love and regret, and how storytelling became both a survival tool and a calling. From founding a multimillion-dollar nonprofit to stepping into the deeply personal role of a death doula, Fable shares what it means to hold space for loss, transformation, and truth.Keep up with Marcel Fable Price:marcelfableprice.comIG: @marcelfableprice
2025-03-1150 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueEveryday Ethics in Stories with Alexander McCall SmithSeason two starts now! In this premiere episode of the second season of the Book Maven: A Literary Revue, Bethanne Patrick sits down with Alexander McCall Smith to discuss his philosophical female protagonists and writing multiple series at once.Here's a fun fact: Bethanne watched the 1981 TV production of Brideshead Revisited on three different continents. In today's episode, she discusses the many adaptations of Brideshead Revisited, The Sacred & Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder.Can Bethanne beat the clock? She gives us 6 Recs lovey for our To Be Read lists. Titles include My Beautiful Laundrette...
2025-02-1431 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueEveryday Ethics in Stories with Alexander McCall SmithSeason two starts now! In this premiere episode of the second season of the Book Maven: A Literary Revue, Bethanne Patrick sits down with Alexander McCall Smith to discuss his philosophical female protagonists and writing multiple series at once.Here's a fun fact: Bethanne watched the 1981 TV production of Brideshead Revisited on three different continents. In today's episode, she discusses the many adaptations of Brideshead Revisited, The Sacred & Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder.Can Bethanne beat the clock? She gives us 6 Recs lovey for our To Be Read lists. Titles include My Beautiful Laundrette...
2025-02-1431 min
Bad Idea Social ClubBack for More: Sabrina Dahlgren, Jacob Rosenburg, and Mike MainsAhead of Season 5, we're catching up with singer/actor Sabrina Dahlgren (S3 Ep5), graphic designer Jacob Rosenburg (S2 Ep12), and musician Mike Mains (S1 Ep3) to hear what they’ve been up to since they were first on the podcast. Life keeps moving, and we’re here for all the stories about what’s changed and how their lives, creativity, and perspectives have evolved.Season 5 starts hitting on Tuesday, March 11. Don't forget to follow along so you don't miss anything.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron...
2025-01-2857 min
Bad Idea Social ClubBack for More: Lydia VanHoven-Cook, Jill Deiters, and Edwin CollazoAhead of Season 5, we're catching up with Lydia VanHoven-Cook (S1 Ep1), Jill Deiters (S1 Ep5), and Edwin Collazo (S4 Ep1) to hear what they’ve been up to since they were first on the podcast. Life keeps moving, and we’re here for all the stories about what’s changed and how their lives, creativity, and perspectives have evolved.Season 5 starts hitting on Tuesday, March 11. Don't forget to follow along so you don't miss anything.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCall...
2025-01-2158 min
Bad Idea Social ClubBailey Sell: TransfigureBailey Sell (screen printer, graphic designer, Transfigure Print Collective) shares his story with Aaron McCall and discusses the love/hate relationship between creativity and time, the roles that identity and community play in creativity as well as queer and trans initiatives, and the responsibilities and sacrifices that come with building a brand so close to his heart.Keep up with Bailey Sell:transfigureprintco.comInstagram: @transfigureprintco, @transfigureshopWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick...
2024-11-1258 min
Bad Idea Social ClubDaphna Sebbane: Hell BentDaphna Sebbane (graphic designer, illustrator) joins Aaron McCall to share her story, discussing her multicultural upbringing and creative inspiration rooted in mysticism, tattoo art, and the occult. Daphna opens up about developing her distinct artistic style, prioritizing mental health, and the influence of music and travel on her work and personal growth.Keep up with Daphna Sebbane:daphnasebbane.comInstagram: @daphnasebbaneWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Matteson...
2024-10-2952 min
Bad Idea Social ClubSean Cook: Golden RetrieverSean Cook (wedding photographer) shares his story with Aaron McCall, diving into his struggles and growth with social anxiety, the lengths he goes to capture meaningful images, and how his camera has served as a conduit, a security blanket, and a paycheck. And if you listen closely, you'll hear the sound of two grown men with a friendly, yet petty, rivalry over the heart of their mutual best friend.Keep up with Sean Cook:seancookweddings.comInstagram: @seancookweddingsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall...
2024-10-221h 04
Bad Idea Social ClubMark Condupa: An Empty ChairMark Condupa (songwriter, singer, writer) shares deeply personal stories with Aaron McCall as they discuss creativity born out of love and grief, the effects of trauma on creativity and decision-making, and the role music plays in our day-to-day lives.Keep up with Mark Condupa:LinkedIn: Mark CondupaWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber...
2024-10-151h 12
Bad Idea Social ClubJosie & Michael Herman: CharactersJosie Eli Herman and Michael Alan Herman (actors, writers, podcast creators, Acorn Arts & Entertainment, The Call of the Void, Silvertongues) share their stories with Aaron McCall as they discuss collaboration in creativity and in marriage, the humanity and empathy that goes into writing and performing, and the perspective needed to take acting from a hobby to an art form.Keep up with Josie and Michael:acornartsandentertainment.comInstagram:@josie_eli_herman@michael_alan_herman@thecallofthevoidpodcast@silvertonguespodcastWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.net
2024-10-081h 22
The Clown Town Chronicle49: Down ThereARE YOU HERE TO WATCH? GIVE US UR DANG LOOT -> https://donate.stripe.com/aEU2c3eEO7grg4E289 VENMO: @wtadp TELEGRAM: https://t.me/ctcmemecast YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@TheClownTownChronicle X: @CTCMemeCast DANIEL'S TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/cooperair/ DANIEL’S KICK: https://kick.com/cooperair SEND US A FREAKING MESSAGE: clowntownchronicle@gmail.com Video and audio messages may be played on the air. Opening “Rubber Duck” by C.W. McCall https://youtu.be...
2024-10-071h 25
Bad Idea Social ClubAlyssa Pacheco: Mirror MirrorAlyssa Pacheco (poet, author, artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the deeply personal nature of her work. Alyssa opens up about the influence of her family dynamics, the vulnerability in her words, and how her lived experiences serve as a form of discovery, expression, and a vehicle for creativity.Keep up with Alyssa Pacheco:apachecopublishings.comIG: @lyss_poetryWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick...
2024-10-011h 06
Bad Idea Social ClubNicholas Hartman: Macabre & MedicatedNicholas Hartman (painter, illustrator, Chapel of Ghouls) shares his story with Aaron McCall and opens up about his death anxiety as well as other mental health challenges and how those things present themselves in his work. Nick balances a macabre energy with infectious positivity while discussing the humanity of art and an appreciation for the darkness.Keep up with Nicholas Hartman:IG: @chapel0fghoulsContent Warning:In this episode, we discuss sensitive topics including death, depression, and anxiety, some of which relate to children. These discussions may be triggering...
2024-09-241h 05
Bad Idea Social ClubLeigh Ann Cobb: Awkward Art KidLeigh Ann Cobb (photographer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss going from an awkward art kid to an awkward art grown-up, what it takes to keep her sense of self and identity in check, and the relationship between Leigh Ann and the camera, the camera and her subjects, and more importantly, Leigh Ann and her subjects.Keep up with Leigh Ann Cobb:leighanncobb.comIG: @leigh.ann.cobb.photoWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCall
2024-09-171h 05
Bad Idea Social ClubMarley Soden: Good BonesMarley Soden (letterer, illustrator, muralist) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss breaking off from agency life, her need for control in creativity and presentation, playing with food, and how she uses TikTok and Instagram as their own mediums.Keep up with Marley Soden:marleysoden.comTT: @marley.makes.thingsIG: @marley.makes.thingsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram...
2024-09-101h 02
Bad Idea Social ClubEdwin Collazo: Sins In Booth 6Edwin Collazo (brewer, business owner, City Built Brewing Company) shared his story with Aaron McCall and 70-something other people at City Built Brewing Company for a LIVE recording session to kick off season 4. Edwin opened up about how creativity presents itself, the life experiences that led him to open a brewery, and his relationship with his faith, community, and culture.Keep up with Edwin Collazo:citybuiltbrewing.comIG: @edwinjcollazoIG: @citybuiltbrewingWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCall
2024-09-031h 13
Bad Idea Social ClubAmber Gray: Mama Likes Her GhostsIn this BONUS episode, we officially welcome Amber Gray to the Bad Idea Social Club team. She's a multi-faceted creative with a background in graphic design, creative direction, photography, performance art, and probably 20 other things. Amber shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss their history together, the bullshit that comes with progress, and what she's bringing to the podcast. And if you know Amber at all, you know we talked about ghosts.Keep up with Amber Gray:IG: @bad_ambellinaContent Warning:In this episode, we briefly...
2024-07-171h 00
Bad Idea Social ClubJames Victore: The Weight Of The ChorusTo wrap up season 3, James Victore (artist, graphic designer, art educator, creative coach) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they get into discovering your voice as an artist and a person, the line between creative block and being bored, and finding your way back to yourself after getting lost.Keep up with James Victore:yourworkisagift.comIG: @jamesvictoreWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Matteson...
2024-06-261h 05
Bad Idea Social ClubDan Wiltshire: Left-Handed House CatDan Wiltshire (motion designer, Chop & Hue) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the energy that creativity gives and takes, catching influence from film and thin air, and overcoming physical and emotional setbacks to keep artful energy moving forward.Keep up with Dan Wiltshire:IG: @daniel_wiltshire_chchopandhue.comIG: @chopandhuemittenstatelights.comIG: @mittenstatelightsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:
2024-06-1958 min
The ExtraCooler Show154 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooler: Aaron McCall | Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader - April 17, 1993Hangin’ With Mr. Cooler returns with incredible artist and podcaster, Aaron McCall from Bad Idea Social Club - @aaron_mcall. Aaron assigned the homework of Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader from WCW Saturday Night - April 17, 1993 and what a battle this match is! Aaron hangs with the guys and dives into Aaron, the artist, the podcaster and of course, Aaron the wrestling fan!
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2024-06-1259 min
Bad Idea Social ClubSteph Harding: Drinks Well With OthersSteph Harding (photographer, marketer, creative nomad) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about chasing down creative ambitions, surrounding yourself with people who energize instead of drain, and turning the creative switch on and off. Over drinks, of course.Keep up with Steph Harding:IG: @stephwithdrinksIG: @sodrinkibleWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick...
2024-06-1256 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJack Muldowney: Thirsty For ChangeJack Muldowney (graphic designer, Studio Malt) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the intersection of design and beer, environmental and social responsibility in his work and his space, and identity as an artist/studio.Keep up with Jack Muldowney:studiomalt.comIG: @studiomaltWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host...
2024-06-051h 22
Bad Idea Social ClubCurt Prudden: Comparison, The ThiefCurt Prudden (artist, painter) opens up with Aaron McCall about using creativity as a tool for both expression and survival, comparing himself to other people and artists, and his story from his time in the military to solo trips of self-discovery. Keep up with Curt Prudden:IG: @curtpruddenWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:...
2024-05-291h 18
Bad Idea Social ClubLainey Yehl: Lose Or DrawLainey Yehl (freelance graphic designer, illustrator) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss her crooked and colorful path to graphic design, the love/hate relationship with hunting down new business, and overdue invoices, and Instagram of it all.Read "Selling Art" by Lainey YehlKeep up with Lainey Yehl:laineyyehl.comIG: @laineymayWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick...
2024-05-221h 08
Bad Idea Social ClubTrish Hadley: To Be FuckableTrish Hadley (boudoir photographer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the mutual vulnerability and trust in boudoir photography, the varied motivations of her subjects to be photographed, and the ability to pivot when your path feels wrong.Keep up with Trish Hadley:trishhadleyboudoir.comIG: @trish.hadley.studiosWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustin
2024-05-151h 04
Bad Idea Social ClubSabrina Dahlgren: The Girl On The BenchSabrina Dahlgren (singer, stage/voice actor) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity and relationships, exploring herself as a performer and a whole person, and sticking up for your time and energy to be who and what you want.Keep up with Sabrina Dahlgren:IG: @sabrinasings1Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe...
2024-05-081h 16
Bad Idea Social ClubDerek Mohr: Die By The GridDerek Mohr (freelance brand designer and web developer) shares his story with Aaron McCall over a few bottles of red wine as they discuss the influences of travel on creativity, balancing professional and creative responsibilities with extracurricular experiences, and how design informs web development and vice versa.Keep up with Derek Mohr:onemohrti.meIG: @onemohrtimedesignWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.co...
2024-05-011h 03
Bad Idea Social ClubSarah Anderson: WeirdoSarah Anderson (traveling ceramics artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss life on the road as a traveling artist, her vibrant and expressive sense of self and art, and her connection with nature from an ever-changing backdrop to funny mushrooms.Keep up with Sarah Anderson:sarahandersonceramics.comIG: @sarahandersonceramicsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustin
2024-04-241h 08
The Lives of WritersJason McCall [Host: Aaron Burch]On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Aaron Burch interviews Jason McCall.Jason McCall is the author of the essay collection Razed by TV Sets (Autofocus, 2024) and the poetry collections What Shot Did You Ever Take (co-written with Brian Oliu); A Man Ain’t Nothin’; Two-Face God; Mother, Less Child (co-winner of the 2013 Paper Nautilus Vella Chapbook Prize); Dear Hero, (winner of the 2012 Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize and co-winner of the 2013 Etchings Press Whirling Prize); I Can Explain; and Silver. He and P.J. Williams are the editors of It Was Written: Poetry Inspired by Hip...
2024-04-191h 28
Bad Idea Social ClubJoe Short: This Is The WayJoe Short (founder, brewer, creative maniac, Short's Brewing Company) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss his relationship with creating and consuming beer, the blurry line between Joe as a person and Short's as a brand, and lessons learned in the first 20 years of Short's Brewing Company.Keep up with Joe Short:shortsbrewing.comIG: @shortsbrewingWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.co...
2024-04-171h 12
Bad Idea Social ClubKaelyn Moore: Something In The DarkKaelyn Moore (storyteller, podcaster, producer, Heart Starts Pounding, The Timekeeper) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the depths and limitations of telling real stories with creativity and empathy, exploring our dark curiosities, and the vulnerability in putting your whole self into the things you're passionate about. Keep up with Kaelyn Moore:heartstartspounding.comIG: @heartstartspoundingWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons...
2024-04-1052 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJacob Rosenburg: Butthead By ChoiceIn the first-ever Bad Idea Social Club LIVE event, hosted by DO:BETTER (dobetterhere.com) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jacob Rosenburg (graphic designer, illustrator, Design Director, Commonwealth//McCann Detroit) shared his story with Aaron McCall and Joe Matteson as they discussed the blurry line between art and design, the need for individuality in creativity, and the value of dedication.Keep up with Jacob Rosenburg:jacobrosenburg.comIG: @jacobrosenburgWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host...
2024-03-0659 min
Bad Idea Social ClubAaron McCall: Under Control(ish)In this BONUS episode, marketing and communications professional, Lindsay Dow, turns the tables to put our host, Aaron McCall (graphic designer, artist, podcaster, Bad Idea Social Club), on the other side of the interview. Aaron shares his story with Lindsay as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity, leaving behind a steady paycheck for creative freedom, and going wherever creativity leads. Season 3 starts hitting April 10. Tell your friends.Keep up with Aaron McCall:IG: @aaron_mccallWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.net...
2024-02-1657 min
Bad Idea Social ClubEdwin Anderson: Blood, Sweat & PaintTo wrap up Season 2, Edwin Anderson (painter, mural artist, Studio Smoov) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they get into the weight of creating artwork to reflect the people and the culture of the space it’s in, making the most of the opportunities in front of you, and the importance of representation in art and media.Keep up with Edwin Anderson:IG: @studiosmoovWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:...
2023-12-0555 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJason Richardson & Korin Hollinshead: Hungry & TiredJason Richardson (chef) and Korin Hollinshead (varied creative) are the husband and wife team behind Black Napkin Takeout and Any Colour You Like Popsicles. Jason and Korin share their story with Aaron McCall as they discuss creating something special out of something familiar, betting on yourself to do things your way, and the need to always be creative and the price of it.Keep up with Jason Richardson & Korin Hollinahead:blacknapkingr.comIG: @blacknapkingr anycolourpops.comIG: @anycolour_you_likeWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron...
2023-11-2852 min
Bad Idea Social ClubNick Camia: S Is For SuplexNick Camia (elementary school art teacher, illustrator, extracooler) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss creating artwork in the professional wrestling space, nurturing the creativity of children through education and illustrating children’s books, and somehow balancing it all with quality family time and his own podcast, The extracooler Show.Keep up with Nick Camia:extracoolerart.comIG: @extracoolerWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Ma...
2023-11-2151 min
Bad Idea Social ClubDustin Foster: Ghost In The ArchivesDustin Foster (video editor, director, Chop & Hue) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the value of collaboration in creativity, finding and addressing your vulnerabilities, and the impact of physical and mental health on creativity. There's a ghost story in there, too.Keep up with Dustin Foster:chopandhue.comIG: @chopandhueIG: @dustin_foster_chWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons...
2023-11-141h 18
Bad Idea Social ClubSusan Thompson: Knowledge HoundSusan Thompson (brand designer, art director, The Dogs Breakfast) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they get into what makes a good brand, intentionality in both creativity and in life, and the importance of giving a damn.Keep up with Susan Thompson:thedogsbreakfast.comIG: @thedogsbreakfastIG: @wolf.in.the.parlorWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustin
2023-11-0753 min
Bad Idea Social ClubLuciana Van Dort: Until It HurtsLuciana Van Dort (poet, Love Ya, Flippant Hiatus) and Aaron McCall have a raw and honest conversation about creativity as a form of therapy and healing, the changes that come with suffering personal tragedies, and the weight of each word she puts on the page.Keep up with Luciana Van Dort:flippanthiatus.com IG: @lucianagoose—"Love Ya," on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7DetxjYSensitive Content Warning:This episode contains discussions about sensitive and distressing topics, including death, physical injury, and mental health issues. We...
2023-10-3152 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJon Moore: Life After CoffeeJon Moore (co-founder, Foster Coffee Co.) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss coffee and cocktails, his former life as a touring drummer, and how creativity plays into his everyday life without a specific medium.Keep up with Jon Moore:fostercoffee.coIG: @jonjmooreWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
2023-10-2454 min
Bad Idea Social ClubKhalid Ibrahim: In Love & FocusKhalid Ibrahim (photographer, Eat Pomegranate) opens up with Aaron McCall about connecting with his subjects, balancing his creativity with his life as an epidemiologist, and how his experiences growing up in both Pakistan and the United States have influenced his relationship with his camera.Keep up with Khalid Ibrahim:eatpomegranate.comIG: @eatpomegranateWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons...
2023-10-1757 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJen Estill: Firewater Under The BridgeJen Estill (creative director, Redhead Creative Consultancy, The Nelson Gallery, podcast co-host, The Speak Easy Podcast) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss her transition from a freelance graphic designer to an agency owner, contributions to—and appreciation of—the creative communities around them, and successfully running on fumes.Keep up with Jen Estill:redhead.studiothespeakeasypodcast.comIG: @jenestill, @redhead_studioWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo...
2023-10-1052 min
Bad Idea Social ClubBradley Walden: Sometimes You're The VillainBradley Walden (singer, songwriter, Emarosa, Badley) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the substance in songwriting, real-life influences in his music, and upholding creative integrity. Keep up with Bradley Walden:emarosa.usIG: @bradleyscott, @emarosaWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber GrayInstagram: @bad_ambellinaL...
2023-10-0358 min
Beards on the StreetBeards On The Street Episode 25 - Navigating Life and Cancer with Courage: Court's Story of Battling Breast Cancer and Embracing Family LoveWhen the vibrant hues of fall in McCall, Idaho, fade into the stark reality of a life-altering diagnosis, how does one navigate the shock and the shift? In this deeply personal episode, I sit with my beloved relative through marriage, Court, whose journey with advanced breast cancer at the tender age of 30 is both harrowing and inspiring. Weaving through the events of an ordinary week juxtaposed with the extraordinary challenge of facing mortality, Court opens up about the emotional toll of uncertainty and the resilience required to embrace each day with her young family. Her bravery is palpable as...
2023-09-2230 minBad Idea Social ClubBad Idea Social Club: Season 2 TrailerEarlier this year, Aaron McCall launched Bad Idea Social Club as a way of collecting stories and insights from some wildly talented creatives. Season 1 was a f—cking blast, and we're stoked to share that Season 2 starts hitting on Tuesday, October 3, and will hit every Tuesday for the next 10 weeks. That's 10 more sessions with 10 more creatives, and while the conversations will still be one-on-one, photographer, Joe Matteson is joining the podcast to help bookend each episode. So mark your calendar, set a reminder, follow, subscribe, whatever you gotta do, and we’ll see ya on Tuesda...
2023-08-2900 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJeff Torrey: Episode ZeroBefore the first episode went live, Aaron McCall recorded a test episode with his good friend, Jeff Torrey (podcaster, Fantasy Football Prophet). The point was to get a feel for the process, build the format, and to get comfortable behind a microphone. But Jeff turned out to be a bit more than a great test subject—he shared his story as they discussed creating and consuming, starting a podcast, and turning negatives into progress. This is that episode.Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aa...
2023-08-2255 min
Bad Idea Social ClubChristopher Michon: Failed ImagineerTo wrap up our first season, Christopher Michon (artist, Failed Imagineer) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about mashing up punk rock and popular culture, the fun and the anxiety that comes with putting your artwork into the world, and how managing your mental health is its own different kind of project.Keep up with Christopher Michon:IG: @failedimagineerWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.co...
2023-07-1250 min
Bad Idea Social ClubRhett Blankenship: Motion & The OceanRhett Blankenship (motion and visual effects artist, The Flannel Motion Co.) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about finding his footing in video, the blurry line between work and life, and his love for horror and bad comedy bits.Keep up with Rhett Blankenship:theflannel.comIG: @rdblank, @theflannelmotioncoWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
2023-07-0544 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJon Eslinger: Kayfabe LivesJon Eslinger (brand strategist/designer, DO:BETTER) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about selling t-shirts on the indie wrestling scene, starting a design shop rooted in social justice and defiance, and some successes and f*ck ups, too.Keep up with Jon Eslinger:dobetterhere.comIG: @dobetterhere, @joneslingerWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
2023-06-281h 03
Bad Idea Social ClubKelly Brown: Curious AdventurerKelly Brown (potter, writer, model, marketer, host of Creative Mornings Grand Rapids, and dabbler in about a dozen other things) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the importance of trying new things, how and why she set out to fine-tune a creative space or all creatives, and what it means to nurture your curiosity and creative voice.Keep up with Kelly Brown:creativemornings.com/cities/grIG: @ke1brownLI: Kelly BrownWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccall
2023-06-211h 02
Bad Idea Social ClubChef Kyle Murray: I Don't Hate KetchupChef Kyle Murray shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss how he fell backward into his craft, dodging hot sauté pans, and the weight of hospitality on creativity.Keep up with Chef Kyle Murray:IG: @chefkmurrrrWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber GrayInstagram: @bad_ambellinaLinkedIn: Amber Gray
2023-06-1441 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJill Zelenski: Drip QueenJill Zelenski (painter, graphic designer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss successes and disappointments, vulnerability in artwork, and the necessary evil that social media has become.Keep up with Jill Zelenski:jillymakes.comIG: @helloimjillyWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber GrayInstagram: @bad_ambellinaLinkedIn: Amber...
2023-06-071h 01
Bad Idea Social ClubDayfran Camacho: Burn The ClosetsDayfran Camacho (aka Ann Amy Grant, drag queen) shares his stories and ambitions with Aaron McCall as they discuss becoming a drag queen, living authentically, and pushing forward in spite of intolerance and bigotry. Keep up:Ann Amy Grant IG: @annamygrantDayfran Camacho IG: @dayfran94Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber Gray
2023-05-3148 min
Bad Idea Social ClubMike Mains: Breathing UnderwaterMike Mains (singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, Mike Mains & The Branches, Lady Love Studio) shares with Aaron McCall about finding music and giving his life to it, and how the highs and lows of his mental health journey have affected him personally and creatively. Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content This episode contains discussions about sensitive and distressing topics, including suicide, drug/alcohol abuse, and child harm. We understand that these subjects can be triggering and deeply distressing for some listeners. If you are currently experiencing mental health challenges or have a history of trauma related to these topics, we s...
2023-05-2449 min
Bad Idea Social ClubJoe Matteson: Be Kind, RewindJoe Matteson (photographer, videographer, The Mattesons) opens up with Aaron McCall about self-doubt, his confidence struggles, and their time coming up together as best friends, college roommates, and creative partners.Keep up with Joe Matteson:themattesons.coIG: @themattesonsWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber GrayInstagram: @bad_ambellinaLinkedIn...
2023-05-171h 05
Bad Idea Social ClubLydia VanHoven-Cook: Don't Read The CommentsIn the very first episode of Bad Idea Social Club, Lydia VanHoven-Cook (artist, graphic designer, writer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss authenticity within yourself and your work, and not letting the a-holes in.Keep up with Lydia VanHoven-Cook:lydiawritesgood.comIG: @lydiawritesgoodWriter/Producer/Editor/Host:Aaron McCallaaronmccall.netInstagram: @aaron_mccallLinkedIn: Aaron McCallCo-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:Joe Mattesonthemattesons.coInstagram: @joe_dustinCo-Host/Sidekick/Manager:Amber...
2023-05-0947 min
The Chill with Will PodcastEpisode 12 | Jordan McCallThe youngest of my 3 brothers, we had some fun times in Chesterfield, SC. He's making a difference with his career, but also has a VERY important life update.
2023-02-2045 min
Cowtown ConversationsJoin us as we have a conversation with South Patrol Community Interaction Officers Police Officers Mary McCall and Aaron WhiteheadThe post Join us as we have a conversation with South Patrol Community Interaction Officers Police Officers Mary McCall and Aaron Whitehead appeared first on KKFI.
2022-06-2358 min
Ear and LoathingEpisode 8: C.W. McCall, Autograph, Tyrone DavisIn this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about the long national saxophone nightmare, George's first band Fife & Drum, strokin' it to trucks, and how to build the perfect Fuck Kit.
In the Torture Chamber segment, George and Aaron compete for meaningless points by making Damon listen to his most hated songs. Will Damon survive the Torture Chamber long enough to share one of his favorite songs? Tune in and find out!
Songs featured in this episode: "Convoy" (C.W. McCall), "Turn Up The Radio" (Autograph), "C...
2022-05-121h 49
KNKB Thảo Luận Chủ Nhật PodcastKNKB || Thảo Luận Chủ Nhật || Kết nối cộng đồng || Connecting Communities || English + VietnameseIn honor of Black History month, KNKB dedicate this episode to honor the African American Community in the United States as well as dispel any misinformation that caused a rift between our two communities. What was the unwritten history from Vietnamese Refugees? How did the “Minority Myth” hurt both communities? What can we hopefully do to repair the drift and work to grow together as a community of minorities? Join Us this Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at 6 pm PST as we discuss this topic with Environmental Activist: Aaron McCall and Mental and Behavioral Health Provider, LCSW Maddy Mai
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2022-03-0254 min
All About FitnessAaron Quinn - Fitness for FirefightersWhether it's dealing with a structure fire, responding to a multi-vehicle car crash or fighting an explosive wildfire, the men and women of the fire services are athletes who must be physically prepared to operate at a high-level of performance for a wide variety of unpredictable situations. Depending on whether they work in an urban, suburban or rural environment, every fire department will respond to different types of scenes, but one factor remains constant, the men and women need to be in peak physical and mental condition in order to be able to perform their best. Aaron Quinn is...
2021-07-131h 10
Who's Winning? NBA PodcastNBA Trade Deadline SpecialPete and Shan discuss the latest in the NBA after the trade deadline, including why Aaron Gordon is HIGH on life, Andre Drummond is happy to finally be on a half decent team, and how the Harden trade is turning into one of the worst ever. Enjoy.
2021-03-2951 min
Devil We KnowThe SignsA young girl named Shasta Groene narrowly escapes the grasps of a predator. After years of this man’s crimes of rape and murder, her escape meant his capture… and he couldn’t outrun what he’d done when the signs were made clear.Researched by Lana McCallWritten by David Wayne YoungMUSIC and EDITING by Chaesare GrayOpening clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FkA0XifMboSources:http://www.spokesman.com/sections/duncan/?ID=78386http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2011/07/11/08-99031.pdfhttps://www.wired.com/2005/07/blog-bares-sex-offenders-demons/ htt...
2020-11-0745 min
Kirsten's Agenda with Kirsten VangsnessAaron McCallKirsten talks about self-activation with “accidental activist” Aaron McCall who is the chairman of INDIVISIBLE CA 48, a grassroots group working to empower constituents to hold elected officials accountable to the people in California's 48th Congressional District.
2020-10-2932 min
On Call with Chad McCallAuthor of 143 Books Raymond Aaron shares how he creates winning business strategies with entrepreneursRaymond Aaron one of the world's top business and entrepreneurial coaches shares his thoughts on business and living your greatest life. His insight on success in today's economy are for any level business owner. Best Selling Author and coach to the top influencers in the world gives great nuggets of inspiration and strategy.
2020-10-1900 min
Oklahoma Senate RepublicansOn Deck, Ep. 45: Senator Treat talks 2020 Interim Studies, Legislature’s big win in court, and redistrictingWhen the Legislature is not in session, lawmakers take time to study issues more in depth through interim studies. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat talks about some of the study requests for the 2020 interim. Senator Treat and House Speaker Charles McCall filed a lawsuit saying two new tribal gaming compacts were not valid - and the Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed. Senator Treat tells us the lawsuits were more about checks and balances among the branches of government than compacts. Finally, the Senate recently announced more details of its process to ensure the public's role in the redistricting process and...
2020-06-2622 min
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & NCAA Women’s BasketballUnplugged #31 - Erica McCall, Coach Greg McCall, Megan Gauer and Aaron BarzilaiErica McCall (@EricaMcCall24) and CSU Bakersfield women's basketball head coach Greg McCall (@CoachGregMcCall) join Megan Gauer (@megangauer) and Aaron Barzilai (@basketballvalue) for a important conversation about race in America . Listen as the McCalls share their experiences and perspectives. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please rate and review the Her Hoop Stats podcast to help others find it while we work diligently to grow the women's game. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions to: podcast@herhoopstats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
2020-06-0554 min
All About FitnessRick Richey and Aaron DrogoszewskiExercise is physical stress applied to the body, it is only one road on the arduous journey to your goals. Yes, exercise is important, but too much could actually be bad for your health and keep you from reaching your goals. How your body recovers from the stresses of the workouts that you do can make a huge difference in the results from your efforts. The recovery part of your workout program could be that last road to the final destination of your fitness goals.
That’s why fitness industry icons and vet Learn more about your ad...
2019-01-301h 05