<p>God Only Knows what's going on in the head of Brian Wilson, the creative mind behind the iconic surf rock sounds of The Beach Boys. Though his songs were full of Good Vibrations, heavy drug use and struggles with mental illness would nearly bring him under at the height of his career. </p>

<p>This week, we're asking the question: Is Brian Wilson the worst? </p>

God Only Knows what's going on in the head of Brian Wilson, the creative mind behind the iconic surf rock sounds of The Beach Boys. Though his songs were full of Good Vibrations, heavy drug use and struggles with mental illness would nearly bring him under at the height of his career. This week, we're asking the question: Is Brian Wilson the worst?

Brian Wilson

Creatives always seem to get a bad rap. They’re too strange, too unconventional, too sensitive, too fickle, too disorganized, too... misunderstood?

Join hosts Kate and Jess each week to explore the stories behind famous (and not-so-famous) creatives that have somehow changed the course of history. From globally renowned artists to unfamiliar risk-takers, our hosts will cover these fascinating stories to figure out — are creatives really the worst?

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Creatives always seem to get a bad rap. They’re too strange, too unconventional, too sensitive, too fickle, too disorganized, too... misunderstood? Join hosts Kate and Jess each week to explore the stories behind famous (and not-so-famous) creatives that have somehow changed the course of history. From globally renowned artists to unfamiliar risk-takers, our hosts will cover these fascinating stories to figure out — are creatives really the worst?

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