After penning the infamous novel "The Catcher in the Rye," author Jerome David Salinger was once lauded as "the most important American writer to emerge since World War II," but his later years are marred by reclusive behavior and tumultuous litigation. This week, we're asking the question: is J.D. Salinger really the worst?

We're seeing purple. Is it a sign o' the times? Let's go crazy as we take a deeper look into the life of one of the most talented musicians in modern history, the enigmatic Prince Rogers Nelson a.k.a Prince a.k.a. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. This week, we're asking the question: Is Prince the worst?

This episode serves as an introduction to our mild-mannered hosts, the effervescent Kate Rooney and the erudite Jess Guffey, as they share their own personal reasons for chasing the creative dragon, so to speak. You'll hear about the origins of this show, as well as a taste of what's to come on future episodes of Creatives Are The Worst.