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Bad 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...2025-07-1522 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...2025-07-0822 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 01
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...2025-05-1351 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...2025-05-0651 min
The Buttonista ShowIntern Aaron Takes A Podcast Time OutTGIT! This week’s episode comes to you from the serene Spa Mirbeau in Rhinebeck, New York. I take my first day trip away from the baby, and Intern Aaron takes a brief time out from the show.EPISODE NOTES:Reporting live from south of the twins: Spa Mirbeau in Rhinebeck (0:55)Jack interrupts Aaron interrupting me (6:30)My first long day away from the baby — exploring Rhinebeck (7:25)Does anyone else do this in the bathroom? (11:55)WWJW: What Would Jesus Wear? (17:45)My must-watch show of the spring (19:55)...2025-04-2956 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...2025-04-2957 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...2025-04-1549 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 02
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:...2025-04-0156 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...2025-03-2548 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...2025-03-1854 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: @marcelfableprice2025-03-1151 min
GriftyEpisode 22: The Accidental ActivistA conversation with Federal Advocacy Coordinator Aaron McCall. 2025-03-031h 05
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...2025-01-2858 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...2025-01-2159 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...2024-11-1259 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...2024-10-2953 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 05
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 13
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.net2024-10-081h 23
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 07
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 06
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 McCall2024-09-171h 06
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 03
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 McCall2024-09-031h 14
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 01
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 06
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:2024-06-1959 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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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...2024-06-1257 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 23
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 19
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 09
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_dustin2024-05-151h 05
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 17
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 04
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_dustin2024-04-241h 09
The Jack Bosch Show059: How To Run a 7-Figure LAND Business Working 1-2 Hours a day... LPG Head Coach Aaron WillamsListen in & see how Aaron Williams went from selling cars working NONSTOP to making 7-Figures Flipping LAND While Working only 1-2 Hours a day! Aaron is also hosting one of our upcoming webinars on how you can automate your business in the LAND Niche of Real Estate investing. Join the challenge with Aaron HERE! Watch my FREE YT Series on "How To Flip LAND" 📲💵 Here's How You Can Get More Involved 🌅➡️Want To Learn About Land Investing?! 📚🆓 Download My FREE Book ABOUT JACK: From two suitcases, a...2024-04-1852 min
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 13
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...2024-04-1053 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...2024-03-061h 00
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...2024-02-1658 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:...2023-12-0556 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...2023-11-2853 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...2023-11-2152 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 19
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_dustin2023-11-0754 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...2023-10-3153 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:2023-10-2455 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...2023-10-1758 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...2023-10-1053 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...2023-10-0359 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...2023-08-2256 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...2023-07-1251 min