Self Worst

Brad Pearson

selfworst@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

This is a conversational interview show about art, mental health, labor, capitalism, creative careers, and doubt, typically featuring working artists, writers, and mental-health professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch independent creatives, authors, therapists, and other practitioners with thoughtful perspectives on artistic work, career changes, or psychological challenges; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

selfworst@gmail.com

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Host

Brad Pearson - Host and creator of Self Worst, focused on conversations about art, mental health, creative work, labor, and capitalism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working artists, writers, creative professionals, therapists, and mental-health practitioners with direct experience of creative careers, labor, relationships, or psychological challenges.
Required Achievements:  
Published or exhibited creative work, An established professional or artistic practice, Relevant mental-health credentials or clinical experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Donovan Eyre - Career Change, Moving To Ireland, Becoming A Therapist, And The Passage Of Time.

Sandra Fraser Maurer - Authoritarian Family Dynamics, Estrangement From Parents, And Family Psychology.

Bobby Miller Jr - Kansas City, Staying Busy, Alcoholism, And Working In Obscurity.

John Rosenberger - Personal Remembrance And Friendship.

Bud Smith - Balancing Work And Art, Creative Process, And Reading.

Recent Topics

Art, Mental Health, Capitalism, Labor, Creative Work

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Self Worst
:

Episode 186 - The Devil And Paula Bomer

August 05, 2026

Paula Bomer talks about her book The Stalker, as well as her earlier work, her catholic phase, old New York, the internet, attention spans, and fried brains.PAULA: https://www.paulabomer.com/ME:https://www.instagram.com/selfworsthttps://twitter.com/bradicalpearsonPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/selfworstMUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL:https://sheas.art/

Episode 185 - Gotta Go J some R With Donovan Eyre

July 24, 2026

Donovan Eyre returns to talk about some new developments, like moving to Ireland and becoming a therapist. We discuss career changes, the terrifying passage of time, and our new favorite workout: J-ing the R. DONO:https://www.twitch.tv/donohellME:https://www.instagram.com/selfworstPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/selfworstMUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL:https://sheas.art/

Episode 184 - America's Daddy With Sandra Fraser Maurer

July 17, 2026

Sandra Fraser Maurer (MA, LPCC) talks about authoritarian family dynamics, going no-contact with parents, and America's extreme daddy issues SANDRA: https://sandrafrasermaurer.com/ME:https://www.instagram.com/selfworstPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/selfworstMUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL:https://sheas.art/

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