Welcome to Bad Advice from a Well-Intentioned Friend, a short-form podcast from writer Aaron KJ Marcus, creator of Almost. In-between. Tomorrow. Each episode tackles questions big and small with the kind of barstool wisdom that comes from a dude who has seen a few things, learned some stuff and come to terms with life as it is. Episodes run 10–15 minutes. Perfect for a walk, a commute or hiding from your kids in the bathroom. Subscribe. Drop a question for a future episode. And keep being the amazing weirdo you are. <br/><br/><a href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">aaronkjmarcus.substack.com</a>

Bad Advice from a Well-Intentioned Friend
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Welcome to Bad Advice from a Well-Intentioned Friend, a short-form podcast from writer Aaron KJ Marcus, creator of Almost. In-between. Tomorrow. Each episode tackles questions big and small with the kind of barstool wisdom that comes from a dude who has seen a few things, learned some stuff and come to terms with life as it is. Episodes run 10–15 minutes. Perfect for a walk, a commute or hiding from your kids in the bathroom. Subscribe. Drop a question for a future episode. And keep being the amazing weirdo you are. <br/><br/><a href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">aaronkjmarcus.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes

April 15, 2025
Content is a dirty perv (and you love it)
<p>Full episode at: <a target="_blank" href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com/p/perma-rage-vs-creative-bliss">https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com/p/perma-rage-vs-creative-bliss</a></p><p>We wouldn’t let a perv flash us in public. So why do we keep letting content do it on loop? Rage bait and brain rot are the new trench coat, and we’re all waiting to see what lies beneath.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">aaronkjmarcus.substack.com</a>

April 13, 2025
Perma-Rage v.s. Creative Bliss
<p><strong>Hey everyone—what’s up?</strong></p><p>Today’s theme is: How to stay creative when the world around you is an absolute dumpster fire.</p><p>I talk about the importance of protecting your attention, separating art from politics, and how creativity can be an act of self-preservation—and connection.</p><p>I want to be super honest here: I’m not a psychologist or a life coach (whatever that is). I’m just a dude who’s been around for a while, learned a few things and wants to make the world slightly less awful. Maybe even make you laugh. </p><p><strong>If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend. Weirdos unite!</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">aaronkjmarcus.substack.com</a>

March 29, 2025
Surviving shit jobs as a creative soul
<p>If you’re a creative person stuck in a soulless job — I feel you. I am you. In this episode, I dive into a few small but meaningful tactics to help make work life more bearable.I explore questions like: How do I stop my job from killing my soul? Why do I always feel so far behind? How can I stop taking everything so personally? I’m not a psychologist or a life coach — just someone with a lot of lived experience and a strong desire to make the world a little less awful (and maybe make you laugh along the way). </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aaronkjmarcus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">aaronkjmarcus.substack.com</a>
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