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 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 health, and everything else we don’t usually say out loud.

Bad Idea Social Club is a arts podcast hosted by Aaron McCall, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Aaron McCall hosts Bad Idea Social Club, a arts show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  ⏮ REWIND // Khalid Ibrahim: In Love & Focus

  Aug 18, 202656 minS7

  Part of our REWIND summer series, we’re revisiting eight conversations that crawled into our brains and hearts, nested, and just live there now. This time, it’s "Khalid Ibrahim: In Love & Focus" from Season 2. Khalid 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.com IG: @eatpomegranate —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer: Joe Matteson themattesons.co IG: @joe_dustin —— Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches —— Support the Podcast: Buy Merch —— Follow Bad Idea Social Club: badideasocialclub.com IG: @badideasocialclub

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  Episode #15

  ⏮ REWIND // Alyssa Pacheco: Mirror Mirror

  Aug 11, 20261 hourS7

  Part of our REWIND summer series, we’re revisiting eight conversations that crawled into our brains and hearts, nested, and just live there now. This time, it’s "Alyssa Pacheco: Mirror Mirror" from Season 4. 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.com IG: @lyss_poetry —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer: Joe Matteson themattesons.co IG: @joe_dustin —— Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches —— Support the Podcast: Buy Merch —— Follow Bad Idea Social Club: badideasocialclub.com IG: @badideasocialclub

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  Episode #14

  ⏮ REWIND // Scott Millington: Real AF

  Aug 4, 202642 minS7

  Part of our REWIND summer series, we’re revisiting eight conversations that crawled into our brains and hearts, nested, and just live there now. This time, it’s "Scott Millington: Real AF" from Season 5. Scott 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. Remembering Scott Millington: IG: @sapmillington —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer: Joe Matteson themattesons.co IG: @joe_dustin —— Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches —— Support the Podcast: Buy Merch —— Follow Bad Idea Social Club: badideasocialclub.com IG: @badideasocialclub

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  Episode #13

  ⏮ REWIND // Rae Lang: Outsider

  Jul 28, 202648 minS7

  Part of our REWIND summer series, we’re revisiting eight conversations that crawled into our brains and hearts, nested, and just live there now. This time, it’s "Rae Lang: Outsider" from Season 5. Rae 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.com IG: @woosahoutfitters outsidecoffeeco.com IG: @outsidecoffeeco —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer: Joe Matteson themattesons.co IG: @joe_dustin —— Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches —— Support the Podcast: Buy Merch —— Follow Bad Idea Social Club: badideasocialclub.com IG: @badideasocialclub

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  Episode #12

  ⏮ REWIND // Trish Hadley: To Be Fuckable

  Jul 21, 202658 minS7

  Part of our REWIND summer series, we’re revisiting eight conversations that crawled into our brains and hearts, nested, and just live there now. This time, it’s "Trash Hadley: To Be Fuckable" from Season 3. Trish 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.com IG: @trish.hadley.studios —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer: Joe Matteson themattesons.co IG: @joe_dustin —— Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches —— Support the Podcast: Buy Merch —— Follow Bad Idea Social Club: badideasocialclub.com IG: @badideasocialclub

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