Bad Idea Social Club

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Riley Dompierre: Wanderlust

Riley Dompierre (photographer, sewist, creative nomad) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about keeping creativity wild and untamed, the idealism and reality

Oct 6
1 h 05 min

David Martinez: Fast Forward to the Good Part

David Martinez (drummer, Tidals, Second Body) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they talk about rediscovering drumming after a decade, changing relationships with peo

Sep 29
1 h 14 min

Abbie Lemke: The Power of Love

Abbie Lemke (comedian, writer, Off Air) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about living with and masking an invisible disability, comedy as survival, writing

Sep 22
50 min

Kayla Turpin: Messy Things

Kayla Turpin (film photographer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about living and capturing the real, messy, unposed moments, the hunger for internal and

Sep 15
1 h 10 min

⏮ REWIND // Leigh Ann Cobb: Awkward Art Kid

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 "Leigh An

Sep 1
56 min

⏮ REWIND // Courtney Lauer: The Hurry and The Harm

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 "Courtney

Aug 25
54 min

⏮ REWIND // Khalid Ibrahim: In Love & Focus

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 I

Aug 18
56 min

⏮ REWIND // Alyssa Pacheco: Mirror Mirror

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 P

Aug 11
59 min

⏮ REWIND // Scott Millington: Real AF

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 Mi

Aug 4
41 min

⏮ REWIND // Rae Lang: Outsider

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

Jul 28
47 min

⏮ REWIND // Trish Hadley: To Be Fuckable

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 Ha

Jul 21
58 min

⏮ REWIND // Marcel Fable Price: The Poet and The Price

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 "Marcel F

Jul 14
42 min

Anna van Schaap: Hope and Tragedy // Part 2

In the conclusion of the season 7 finale, Anna van Schaap (fine artist, tattoo artist, curator) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about building a creative life that re

Jun 16
54 min

Anna van Schaap: Hope and Tragedy // Part 1

To kick-off the two-part season 7 finale, Anna van Schaap (fine artist, tattoo artist, curator) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about building a creative life that r

Jun 9
55 min

Sara Pulver: Chaos and Whimsy

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 l

Jun 2
57 min

Luke Grill: Every Damn Detail

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 cutt

May 26
1 h 00 min

Mark Stein: If It Kills Me

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 car

May 19
38 min

AB: Make Them Move

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 mu

May 12
59 min

Joel Hoekstra: Bite and Sound

Joel Hoekstra (cook, musician, owner of Meyer Music) hosts Aaron McCall for dinner as they discuss creativity, instinct, and finding room to breathe inside the things tha

May 5
46 min

Hannah Berry: Do Something About It

Hannah Berry (artist, founder of Lions & Rabbits) sits down with Aaron McCall to talk about community, creativity, and the work happening between the cracks. She gets int

Apr 28
47 min

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#62

all-time peak

days in the top 100 since May 2026

Chart positions

Where Bad Idea Social Club ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 6, 2026).

#150 ▼ 62 Design US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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 .

Artist Jeff Bertrand · Jun 2025

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.

LucianaGoose · Mar 2025

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!

S Hayn · Feb 2025

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.

poko toko · Feb 2025

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