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, BISC brings honest, unfiltered conversations that get into the messy, brilliant, and relatable sides of creativity and the stories that shape who we are. This is a space where honesty mixes with the beautifully unhinged parts of creativity, process, struggle, joy, mental health, and everything else we don’t usually say out loud. If you care about creativity, making things, or just figuring yourself out in real time, you’re in the right place. This podcast dives into life, the work we make, and the stories that connect us all. Tune in, press play, subscribe, and share the stories with your friends.
Bad Idea Social Club
Amber Gray: Mama Likes Her Ghosts
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In this BONUS episode, we officially welcome Amber Gray to the Bad Idea Social Club team. She's a multi-faceted creative with a background in graphic design, creative direction, photography, performance art, and probably 20 other things. Amber shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss their history together, the bullshit that comes with progress, and what she's bringing to the podcast. And if you know Amber at all, you know we talked about ghosts.
Keep up with Amber Gray:
IG: @bad_ambellina
Content Warning:
In this episode, we briefly discuss a true story of gun violence (5:40–8:44), which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is a victim of gun violence and needs support, here are some resources:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for confidential support and resources. - Everytown for Gun Safety:
Visit everytown.org for information on advocacy and support. - Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence:
Visit bradyunited.org for resources and support for those affected by gun violence. - Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Your well-being is important. Please take care of yourself while listening.
Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:
Aaron McCall
aaronmccall.net
Instagram: @aaron_mccall
LinkedIn: Aaron McCall
Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:
Joe Matteson
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Instagram: @joe_dustin
Co-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
Amber Gray
Instagram: @bad_ambellina
LinkedIn: Amber Gray
Music:
"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches
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