Bad Idea Social Club

08/07/2025

We’re trying something new.

We’ve been flirting with the idea of different types of episodes so this time, it’s just the three of us. No guest, no plan, just vibes and a theme: starting over.

From lost files and ruined shoots to quitting jobs and creative resets, we get into the mess and momentum of starting fresh—when it’s your choice, and when it’s not. Technically, a BONUS episode. Structurally, unsound—a freefall.

Listen to ‘Starting Over’ on , and pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.

08/07/2025

We’re trying something new.

We’ve been flirting with the idea of different types of episodes so this time, it’s just the three of us—Aaron, Joe, and Amber. No guest, no plan, just vibes and a theme: starting over.

From lost files and ruined shoots to quitting jobs and creative resets, we get into the mess and momentum of starting fresh—when it’s your choice, and when it’s not. Technically, a BONUS episode. Structurally, unsound—a freefall.

Give it a listen and tell your friends!

Season 5, Episode 11 00:20:50

27/06/2025

telling all the cool kids at about our upcoming art market at . Don’t let her sunny disposition fool you, she’s spooky AF and means business.

📷 .kieda

15/06/2025

Joe’s a dad, yes—but he’s also the reason we triple-check the audio files.

We love you, Joey! Happy Father’s Day!!

07/06/2025

Today, we are exactly 6 weeks out from our very first Bad Idea Social Club Art Market and the re-release of the Bad Idea Social Club West Coat IPA at !

We’ve gathered 8 past podcast guests—artists, illustrators, designers, writers—for one afternoon only. They’ll be selling original artwork, prints, apparel, and whatever else they feel like bringing. It’s free to attend too. We’ll have a spot, so come say hi!

The 8 participants are:
Lydia VanHoven-Cook ()
Jill Deiters ()
Edwin Anderson ()
Curt Prudden ()
Derek Mohr ()
Alyssa Pacheco ()
Scott Millington ()
Jacob Rosenberg ()

So please join us and meet these amazing creatives, drink the beer, and take some stuff home!

27/05/2025

And that’s it for season 5!! We love making this thing and had the best time putting it together!

If you’ve been listening, THANK YOU!! We love and appreciate you for it. If you haven’t, get your head out of your a$$ and in the game 😎😂

We especially want to think the amazing creatives who made this season what it is:
• Marcel Fable Price ()
• Jenny Berggren ()
• Mike Egan ()
• Jon Bailey ()
• Courtney Romero ()
• Scott Millington ()
• Rae Lang ()
• Mitch Ermatinger ()
• Craig Horky ()
• Jenny Hearns ()

Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to share and let all of us in. We can not thank you enough.

And thank you to , , and for the continued love and support 🩶

Season 6 coming soon…

26/05/2025

Somewhere between a haunted onion and a suspiciously well-dressed raccoon—this is what happens when Jenny is left unsupervised.

🎧 S5 Ep10, Jenny Hearns: Ghost of a Ghost is streaming now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

22/05/2025

Creativity isn’t a job. It’s what happens when we monetize our coping skills.

🎧 Listen to S5 Ep10, Jenny Hearns: Ghost of a Ghost now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

21/05/2025

As discussed on the podcast, found a piece of street art and loved it so much, she got it tattoo’d. Tat looks great. The only thing is, we have no idea who the original artist is, and we’d like to show them some love.

This little baby elephant was found on the walk/bike path near the Blue Bridge here in Grand Rapids in 2017. Anybody know who the artist is?

Tattoo artist is

19/05/2025

Aww, she looks so happy … I almost don’t want to tell her that after tomorrow, season 5 is donezo 👻

19/05/2025

A few examples of showing off 🔥😎

🎧 S5 Ep9, Craig Horky: Dusty Old Man is streaming now on Apple, Spotify, and pretty much everywhere else you listen to podcasts.