
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryArtsDesignSociety & Culture | |||

Sara Pulver (illustrator, muralist, Dear Ollie) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about knowing who you are and building something around it. She gets into a lifelong love of tactile, handmade things that eventually turned into markets, a grant, an... more
Luke Grill (chef, restaurateur, sommelier, 1983 Restaurants) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about what it means to build something people can feel. He gets into cutting his teeth in some of the most demanding kitchens in the country, how dangero... more
Mark Stein (artist, illustrator) joins Aaron McCall to talk about what it takes to go all in on your work and the cost of pushing too hard. He gets into growing up on cartoons, punk and skate culture, the wake-up calls that changed everything, and wh... more
AB (DJ, creative) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about confidence, rejection, and how your sense of self evolves as you move through new experiences. He gets into music as both expression and connection, the push and pull of reading a room while... more
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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 .
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.
Love the energy and creative flow. It’s a must listen. Super engaging.
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!
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.
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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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Bad Idea Social Club launched 3 years ago and published 81 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Bad Idea Social Club include:
1. Luke Grill
2. Mark Stein
3. Adrian Butler
4. Joel Hoekstra
5. Ryan Wasson
6. Amy Carroll
7. Ian Labardee
8. Bailey Sell
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