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Bad Idea Social Club

Bad Idea Social Club is an independent podcast of stories, insights, and creative foolery. Hosted by graphic designer Aaron McCall, with Joe Matteson and Amber Gray, BISC brings honest, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the messy, brilliant, and relatable sides of creativity, the creative process, and the stories that shape who we are. This is a space where humor and heart collide—where the creative process, personal struggles and growth, moments of joy, and mental health are all part of the

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51:09

Marcel Fable Price: The Poet and The Price

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2025/03/11

Poet, 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 tru...

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57:35

Back for More: Sabrina Dahlgren, Jacob Rosenburg, and...

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2025/01/28

Ahead 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:...

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58:43

Back for More: Lydia VanHoven-Cook, Jill Deiters, and...

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2025/01/21

Ahead 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:...

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58:39

Bailey Sell: Transfigure

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2024/11/12

Bailey 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:A...

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52:06

Daphna Sebbane: Hell Bent

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2024/10/29

Daphna 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: @...

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64:44

Sean Cook: Golden Retriever

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/10/22

Sean 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/H...

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72:56

Mark Condupa: An Empty Chair

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/10/15

Mark 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/...

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82:09

Josie & Michael Herman: Characters

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/10/08

Josie 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@thecalloft...

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66:36

Alyssa Pacheco: Mirror Mirror

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/10/01

Alyssa 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...

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65:25

Nicholas Hartman: Macabre & Medicated

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2024/09/24

Nicholas 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, a...

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65:42

Leigh Ann Cobb: Awkward Art Kid

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/09/17

Leigh 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: Aaro...

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62:25

Marley Soden: Good Bones

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/09/10

Marley 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 Mattesonthema...

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74:15

Edwin Collazo: Sins In Booth 6

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/09/03

Edwin 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:Aar...

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59:58

Amber Gray: Mama Likes Her Ghosts

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/07/17

In 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_ambe...

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64:57

James Victore: The Weight Of The Chorus

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/06/26

To 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches...

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57:50

Dan Wiltshire: Left-Handed House Cat

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/06/19

Dan 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by...

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56:04

Steph Harding: Drinks Well With Others

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/06/12

Steph 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches (mikemainsmusic.com)Help S...

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81:47

Jack Muldowney: Thirsty For Change

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/06/05

Jack 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches (mikemainsmusic.com)Help Support the Podcast:Buy a T-shirt on Cotton B...

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77:57

Curt Prudden: Comparison, The Thief

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/05/29

Curt 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches (mikemainsmusic.com)Help Support the Podcast:Buy a T-shirt on Cotton Bu...

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67:49

Lainey Yehl: Lose Or Draw

Bad Idea Social Club ·

2024/05/22

Lainey 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 McCall (aaronmccall.net)Co-Host/Sidekick:Joe MattesonMusic:"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches (mikemainsmusic.c...

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