Bad Idea Social Club

Kelly Brown (potter, writer, model, marketer, host of Creative Mornings Grand Rapids, and dabbler in about a dozen other things) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the importance of trying new things, how and why she set out to fine-tune a creative space or all creatives, and what it means to nurture your curiosity and creative voice. Keep up with Kelly Brown: creativemornings.com/...

Chef Kyle Murray shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss how he fell backward into his craft, dodging hot sauté pans, and the weight of hospitality on creativity. Keep up with Chef Kyle Murray: IG: @chefkmurrrr —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaronmccall.net IG: @aaron_mccall —— Co-Host/S...

Jill Zelenski (painter, graphic designer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss successes and disappointments, vulnerability in artwork, and the necessary evil that social media has become. Keep up with Jill Zelenski: jillymakes.com IG: @helloimjilly —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall aaro...

Dayfran Camacho (aka Ann Amy Grant , drag queen) shares his stories and ambitions with Aaron McCall as they discuss becoming a drag queen, living authentically, and pushing forward in spite of intolerance and bigotry. Keep up: Ann Amy Grant IG: @annamygrant Dayfran Camacho IG: @dayfran94 —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Edito...

Mike Mains (singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, Mike Mains & The Branches , Lady Love Studio ) shares with Aaron McCall about finding music and giving his life to it, and how the highs and lows of his mental health journey have affected him personally and creatively.  Sensitive Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about sensitive and distressing topics, including suicide, dru...

Joe Matteson (photographer, videographer, The Mattesons ) opens up with Aaron McCall about self-doubt, his confidence struggles, and their time coming up together as best friends, college roommates, and creative partners. Keep up with Joe Matteson: themattesons.co IG: @themattesons —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Writer/Producer/Editor/Host...

In the very first episode of Bad Idea Social Club, Lydia VanHoven-Cook (artist, graphic designer, writer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss authenticity within yourself and your work, and not letting the a-holes in. Keep up with Lydia VanHoven-Cook: lydiawritesgood.com IG: @lydiawritesgood —— This episode is supported by: Creative Mornings Grand Rapids Merchants & Makers —— Wr...

This is Bad Idea Social Club. And yeah, it’s a little bit about the craft… but really, it’s the stories that shape us, as creatives and as people. These are the conversations that usually stay off-mic. They’re raw and without judgement or filters. They’re honest. And they’re exposed. Hosted by graphic designer Aaron McCall with photographer Joe Matteson, find Bad Idea Social Club pretty much where...