My love of New York City is born from a collection of real experiences that took me out of my pre-programmed way of seeing things and into a new, vibrant worldview. It showed me the power of stepping outside your comfort zone. That, plus, you know, pizza...Af Frank Hannah

The little known "cure" for rheumatism involved submerging yourself in the carcass of a rotting whale for thirty hours that -- when finished -- you would emerge pain free. It was the opposite of the "simple solution to an everyday problem." Read more about the Whale Carcass Cure here! Read about Rheumatism here!…

Have you ever wondered what happens when a person dies with no next of kin, no last will and testament, and no friends who know their final wishes when they die? Well, here's the answer! Listen to this brief, informative story about the unclaimed persons department of the coroner's office. Want to create a cheap Last Will and Testament? Click here!…

Leslie Young is a tattoo artist in Downtown Los Angeles who literally willed herself into being. An actuarial mathematics student in college, she instead followed her creative calling not just be a professional artist, but to be a tattoo artist with her own growing client base. How did she do it? With willful stubbornness and a creative drive that …

Revenge fantasies rarely come true. This is a story about how a public humiliation led me down a path of redemption few eleven year olds ever experience. It involves the classic arcade game Pac-Man and its many inherent mysteries. Learn about the history of Pac-Man here! See Ken Uston's lifesaving book here! For information about the infamous Kill …

After plucking up the courage to ask a girl out on a date, I traveled to a trendy restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood only to have it ruined by a dream crusher known as "the Handwriting Analyst." Wanna know more about Handwriting Analysis? Click here! Wanna subscribe to the podcast? Go to www.bestworstideapodcast.com!…

A lot people remember cruising around in our car with friends. It was 1988. It was a warm summer evening, we didn't have a care in the world, and somebody was going to die before the night was over.Af Frank Hannah

Enigmatic Greenpeace co-founder and leader of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Paul Watson, asked me to meet him in Paris to discuss the film script I had written about him. It was the first and only time I've ever had to meet the real life subject of a film project I'd written. Learn more about the Sea Shepard Conservation Society here. Dona…

My guest Anthony Marques is a comic book artist, an editor, a teacher, a comic book store owner and is the President/Owner of the legendary Kubert School of Art in New Jersey. Oh and he's also under 40 years old. Learn how he built an empire of creativity all around himself while still being known as the nicest guy you will ever meet. Interested in…

This personal story details an armed robbery attempt a block for my own apartment. People say you don't know how you will react until you are in a specific situation and that was certainly true for me. Comment, share, and subscribe to hear more misery marketing stories and interviews!Af Frank Hannah

In Part Two of my Rolfing story, I reveal the very strange events leading to the deep emotional release I was hoping for. While I cannot explain the scientific reasons for the physiological response I experienced, there can be no doubt, something powerful transpired that helped to kickstart my own lifelong journey of discovery -- and fixed my slouc…

In part one of this two part story, I talk about "rolfing," what it is, and how I , a complete emotional man child, came to be "rolfed" by a certified practitioner of Structural Integration, a mind-body modality that advertises a "deep emotional release" as a side effect of the process. Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss Part Two!…

How can you tell the difference between an event and a story? This brief lesson will explain it to you in simple, easy to understand terms. If you're looking to market your misery, this information is key. Subscribe to the Best Worst Podcast here!Af Frank Hannah

L.A. based photographer, artist, and writer W.B. Fontenot discusses his start in the industry, his creative process and the differences between film and digital. He has shot for numerous publications including Playboy, LA Weekly, Interscope Records, ASICS. He's had numerous gallery exhibits of both his paintings and his photography. His work has be…

Here's a little story about living under Scottish Rule in America. Most immigrants that come to this country try to assimilate, but the laws that govern your life inside your house are those of your mother country. If you liked this content, be sure to comment, share and subscribe! www.bestworstideapodcast.com…

Take a stroll through the Fairfax District affectionately known as Little Russia and get to the know its unique inhabitants.Af Frank

Wanna know why one person is a Debbie Downer who sucks all of the oxygen out of the room and the other is a funny, self-deprecating national treasure? It's called Marketing Your Misery. One of the many keys to my creative success. Finding a way to present your life in a funny, entertaining manner. All this, plus a hilarious example for you to enjoy…

Creative mad genius Scott Lobdell talks about his humble beginnings, his creative process, and explains how it has never been easier to break into the comic book industry than it is in 2022!Af Frank

This mini upload is a teaser that frames the discussions that will follow. What creativity is and how it can be accessed by everyone.Af Frank