The BAD Project

Doing the right thing almost never shows up at a convenient time. In this episode, we talk about how history tends to rhyme — how the same patterns repeat through movies, culture, and everyday life if you’re paying attention. We break down how consumerism feeds the idea that the next purchase, upgrade, or “best thing” will finally make us feel complete, even though it’s usually just another distra...

After a long Thanksgiving break, Garrett and Matt sit down to talk about something every man wrestles with — your word. Why keeping it used to be everything… and why it feels like fewer people hold that same standard today. We get into overcommitting, the guilt that kicks in when you fall short, and how easy it is to beat yourself up instead of learning from it. And for the first time, Matt answer...

Life gets overwhelming when everything hits at once — priorities start colliding, pressure builds, and your self-worth can slip without you even noticing. But here’s the thing we all forget: Feeling a little crazy in your own head doesn’t mean you’re failing… it means you’re human. In Episode 22, me and Chris talk about balancing chaos, rebuilding confidence, and redirecting your energy when life...

Garrett and Chris kick things off with some laughs—talking about video games, childhood chaos, and the dumb stuff we did growing up. The kind of stories that make you cringe and laugh at the same time. We talk about guilt—why our brains cling to the moments we messed up, said the wrong thing, or acted out of character… but almost never replay the times we helped someone, encouraged someone, or did...

This week, Brody and Garrett sit down for an honest talk about pressure, pain, and how we cope when life hits hard. They dive into the struggles high-end athletes face under constant pressure — and how brain trauma can lead to depression, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts or actions. They also open up about the ripple effects of loss — how “passing the pain” impacts everyone around it — and wh...

This week’s episode features a relaxed, friend-to-friend conversation between Matt and Ty Bernadyn PhD. , marking our first guest from outside the business. Ty talks about growing up in a one-mile town, the long path toward earning his PhD, and what it means to stay curious, keep growing, and stay interesting even after hitting big milestones. Ty’s story is one of steady hard work — from small beg...

Everything around us is designed to make life easier—AI, instant answers, one-click everything. But with all that comfort, we’re slowly losing the muscle that builds real progress: struggle. In this episode, me and Chris talk about what happens when you let comfort win. We go deep into how technology and convenience can quietly rob us of purpose if we stop challenging ourselves. It’s not about hat...

In this episode, Garrett and Brody dive into what it means to control what you can—especially when life starts throwing punches you didn’t see coming. We talk about finding peace in the middle of chaos, letting go of what you can’t control, and understanding that sometimes, you’re not the main character in everyone else’s story—and that’s okay. It’s a conversation about humility, tone, and how com...

This week, we talk about the messy middle — that space between knowing better and actually doing better. It’s about being self-aware enough to see your own patterns, but still struggling to stop the ones that keep you stuck. We get into how easy it is to wait until things fall apart before finally taking action, and how that mindset quietly eats away at progress. From comfort zones that turn toxic...

👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-bad-project/id1825536339 We talk about the tattoos we got when we were younger (and maybe shouldn’t have), learning to slow down and actually plan things out, and what it really means to set boundaries for wha...

This week, Garrett and Matt dive into the grind that nobody likes to talk about—working through depression, staying consistent when your mind is fighting you, and learning that the comeback gets faster every time you keep showing up. We talk about how the “goalposts” in life always seem to move just when you think you’ve made it, and why that’s actually a good thing. The conversation gets real abo...

In this episode of B.A.D. Thoughts , Garrett sits down with Matt to talk about pushing boundaries and stepping outside of their comfort zones. From personal growth to pure adrenaline, the crew took it to Cedar Point and faced down some serious coasters. Tune in for laughs, stories, and the reminder that sometimes the best memories come when you stop playing it safe. #BADThoughts #TheBADProject #St...

This week, Garrett and Matt take on the tough headlines and the weight of the recent news—and then pivot into something we all forget too easily: letting yourself be a kid again. We talk about the power of finding joy in small things, why play isn’t just for kids, and how embracing the little moments keeps us sane in a heavy world. If you’re born in a garden, maybe you don’t always notice the flow...

This week, Garrett and Matt unpack the magic and challenge of Colorado—the first time you see the mountains, the pull they have on your spirit, and why chasing them keeps calling us back. We share stories from past trips out West and talk about our dream to one day build B.A.D. facilities everywhere —spaces where the land itself pushes you to grow stronger. The conversation dives deep into the rol...

Episode 11: Growing Pains This week, Matt and Chris take the mics while Garrett’s away in Colorado. The episode starts with celebrating Matt’s daughter’s first birthday—the joy, the chaos, and what it means to raise a child just starting out in life. From there, Chris dives into a different stage of parenting: when kids grow older and start pulling away to find their own independence. They also di...

This week, Garrett and Chris talk about the freedom of riding motorcycles—the rush of wind, the peace of mind, and the reminder that life is meant to be lived, not just endured. They dig into how even taking just a couple of days for a special vacation can wake you up to whether you’re living the life you really want, and why it’s important to listen to that feeling. The conversation then shifts t...

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If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You are not alone. Episode 9 – Breaking the Silence: Struggles, Survival, and Finding Strength September is Suicide Awareness Month, and in this episode we open up about one of the hardest topics we’ve ever faced—our own battles with mental health, losing friends and family, and times when we we...

You’ve just heard the first 5 minutes of this B.A.D. Thoughts episode. B.A.D. Thoughts is where we joke, laugh, and talk about the things that standard platforms censor — the raw and real side of The B.A.D. Project . We open up about life, struggles, and the actions that keep us moving forward. Want the full episode (and way more)? Join us on Patreon for: Full, uncut episodes of B.A.D. Thoughts Ex...

In this episode of The B.A.D. Project Podcast , Matt takes us back to his early days of wrestling, how that foundation carried into his journey with jiu-jitsu, and the powerful sense of community that martial arts can bring. We dig into why doing hard things is essential for real growth and happiness, and how challenge sharpens us in ways comfort never will. Matt also shares about his time down in...

This week gets personal. Garrett opens up about being in the middle of a depressive swing, living with bipolar disorder with rapid cycling, and the reality that sometimes there’s no quick way out—only the tools and patience to get through it. We talk about the “why” behind mental shifts, how brain chemistry can take you for a ride, and the importance of giving yourself credit for simply showing up...

Episode 6: Dark and Light is now streaming on Spotify 🎧 👉 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1 🛍 Shop + Support: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app In this episode, we explore both s...

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thebadproject.com Episode 4: Red Card, Green CardSometimes your brain hits the gas when it should hit the brakes. That’s where our Red Card, Green Card system comes in—a simple sticky note method inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. Red means you’re spiraling. Green means reset and respond. This episode is all about recognizing when you're mentally overheating—and giving yourself a way ou...

Welcome to our BAD Thoughts — the looser, messier side of The B.A.D. Project. Most of the time, we’re focused on helping people reset and get their shit together. But sometimes, we need to blow off steam too — not just physically, but mentally. This is where we do that. In our BAD Thoughts episodes, we sit down, sometimes crack a beer, and talk about whatever's on our minds — life, headlines,...