<p>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?</p>

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?

J.D. Salinger

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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