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Bad Idea Social Club

Aaron McCall
Creativity
Mental Health
Graphic Design
Photography
Art
Freelancing
Personal Growth
Performing Arts
Ghosts
City Built Brewing Company
Ceramics
Creative Process
Craft Beer
Web Design
Motherhood
Self-Image
Grand Rapids
Jack Muldowney
Social Media
Animation

Bad Idea Social Club is an independent podcast of stories, insights, and creative foolery. Hosted by graphic designer Aaron McCall with photographer Joe Matteson, the show brings honest, unfiltered conversations with creatives about the work, the mess, and everything that comes with it. This is a space where honesty meets the beautifully unhinged parts of creativity, process, struggle, joy, mental... more

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Latest Episodes

Ahead of Season 7 on April 14, Aaron McCall and Joe Matteson sit down to show off the studio space, talk through what’s changing, and shake the rust off a bit. They get into the shift to video, what it’s doing to the energy of the show, how this next... more

Aaron 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 ... more

This 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 striki... more

Aaron 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 conve... more

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Rae Lang
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Scott Millington
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Episode: Scott Millington: Real AF
Courtney Romero
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Jon Bailey
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Mike Egan
Former embalmer and funeral director turned full-time artist
Episode: Mike Egan: A Brush with Death
Jenny Berggren
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Marcel Fable Price
Poet, storyteller, and community advocate
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Jacob Rosenberg
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Episode: Back for More: Sabrina Dahlgren, Jacob Rosenburg, and Mike Mains

Host

Aaron McCall
Host and producer, and editor/writer for the show; brings design background and a collaborative approach to interview style and production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • My favorite new podcast

    Love their voices and how easy it is to listen to. Then you get hit with the deep questions and content . The question style is genius and they are mega likable. If you are a creator of any sort I def recommend giving it a listen .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artist Jeff Bertrand
    United States10 months ago
  • Safe Space for Creatives

    The best interviews are conversations, and Aaron is a 10/10 people person, these are seamless. If you want to feel inspired to do what you love, listen to BISC to hear from others who are in the middle of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LucianaGoose
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must

    Love the energy and creative flow. It’s a must listen. Super engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndiRichard
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such a natural, funny, honest listen!

    I first listened to this podcast when my friend Sabrina was on and it was such a delightful listen! Conversation was easy and flowed naturally. It was funny, but I also felt down to earth and real! There was a lot that I related to, there’s a lot that I learned, and a lot I appreciated! Looking forward to listening to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S Hayn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining and inspirational

    I’ve never listened to a podcast that feels so naturally like a real conversation, in the best way. Very inviting and welcoming atmosphere created by the hosts, great banter, and thought provoking explorations of the creative process and mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    poko toko
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging and authentic conversations that feel like real life, not scripted.
High production quality and insightful, deep dive into creative processes.
Guests open up about struggles and growth in a relatable way.
Hosts create a welcoming, human atmosphere with thoughtful questions.
Strong mix of humor and heart makes it easy to binge listen.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rae Lang: Outsider
Q: What do you hope people say about you?
I hope people say that I was kind.
Rae Lang: Outsider
Q: How do you balance running a business, making art, and raising a family?
Having kids frames what really matters, and I have to zoom out and reassess my priorities.
Rae Lang: Outsider
Q: Did you have to develop your artistic voice?
I feel like my voice has always been there, but my style has changed over time.
Rae Lang: Outsider
Q: How do you deal when it kind of gets away from you?
Honestly, going to nature makes me feel at ease, even though it might sound cliché.
Rae Lang: Outsider
Q: What does Woosah mean?
It's a meditative word that helps you relax when you say it out loud.

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A candid, creative-focused show that centers on the messy, joyful, and sometimes challenging realities of making things. Conversations span art, design, photography, brewing, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, mental health, community, and the creative process under constraints. Episodes often explore how real people navigate passion projects, sustain creativity, and turn obstacles into meaningful work or community impact, all delivered with humor and a casual, interview-style vibe.

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1. Mitch Ermatinger
2. Rae Lang
3. Scott Millington
4. Courtney Romero
5. Jon Bailey
6. Mike Egan
7. Jenny Berggren
8. Marcel Fable Price

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