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Shopped and Skewed

A podcast about life from the perspective of two graphic designers. With a twist.

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00:51:50

THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/10/08

Is "doing what you love" the worst career advice a creative can follow? In this episode, we're unpacking the design lie everyone believes and we get real about the state of the creative industry.We discuss the challenges of turning your passion into your paycheck, why the barrier to entry for podcasting is higher than becoming a rapper, and the hard truths about photography and music videos in the digital age.Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅Like and follow

00:46:55

AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 |...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/09/23

Is this the year Arsenal finally wins the Premier League? Can you trust AI with your designs? And what really goes into booking an artist like Wizkid?We're breaking it all down in this episode of SHOPPED & SKEWED. From the football pitch to the future of graphic design, with some wild stories and hot takes along the way.Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅Like and follow so you don’t miss the next episode!Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH! Official Instagram

00:47:36

BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 |...

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2025/08/27

Is the "original idea" dead? This week, we get into the debate every creative is having. We're breaking down why execution is now everything, how to escape the "crabs in a barrel" mentality, and why the biggest brands might start hiring YOU instead of a giant agency.Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅SUBSCRIBE & hit the Bell icon so you don’t miss the next episode!Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH! Official Instagram page :

00:54:05

RANTING HELPS | EP 044 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/08/12

WE'RE BACK!This week we discuss:Intro: "Wait… Are We....Influential?"The Billboard Mystery: Did We Trigger the Change?Behind-the-Scenes of Creative Work (When Clients Ignore Your Ideas)The Struggle of Getting Credit as DesignersViral Fails & Harsh TikTok Criticism (Why We Hate Redesign Trends)How to Pitch Ideas Without Getting GhostedShoutout to the 400 Subs Squad!Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅SUBSCRIBE & hit the Bell icon so you don’t miss the

00:53:17

CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? | EP 043 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/08/06

NEW EPISODE ALERT!We’re BACK with a bigger space, more rants, and skewed takes on:Starting messy vs. waiting for "perfect"How therapy changes you (for better OR worse?) The sneaky psychology of store layouts & branding AI’s future: Will Apple flop? Cyberpunk phones? …and why feedback is a designer’s bread & butter!Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅Follow & give us a rating! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH! Official Instagram page :

00:48:04

BILLBOARD FAILS & SKYSCRAPER DREAMS | EP 042 |...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/06/04

Welcome back!From debating farmers market vibes to roasting unreadable billboards, we’re back with another chaotic episode! Here’s the breakdown:Should we take the podcast on a road trip?Farmers Market: Drinking spot or actual farmers market?Digital is cool but physical stuff is coolerBILLBOARD BEEF: Why is the font so thin?! Design rants, adapting campaigns & missed opportunitiesSkyscraper dreams Final thoughts Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅SUBSCRIBE & hit the

01:26:27

THE SUNDAY SOIRÉE | EP 041 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/05/28

🚨 We apologize for the not so great audio for this episode but feel free to complain about it in the comments still 😅"We created the Sunday Soiree because we wanted better wine glasses." Welcome back to another episode. This week we're kicking it with the brains and hands behind Sunday Soirée. A growing lifestyle event brand that's bringing originality, class, and culture to Malawi’s social scene.They breakdown: The origin story: How a backyard wine night turned into a

00:59:45

CHEAP DESIGN COSTS MORE! | EP 040 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/05/13

Welcome back!So should designers charge MILLIONS for their work? Why do clients still lowball creatives in 2025? We break down pricing horror stories, client demands, and why ‘just be creative’ is the worst brief ever.Agree? Drop your worst client story in the comments!FOLLOW & hit the Bell icon so you don’t miss the next episode!Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH! Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/Simon's Instagram:

02:05:36

EGO VS. AUTHENTICITY IN MUSIC & LIFE | EP 039 |...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/04/26

Welcome back to another looooong episode of Shopped & Skewed! This time, we sit down with the multi-talented Twnda, Musician, producer, and creative director, as he gets real about:The dangers of ego in artistry and personal growthMalawi’s music industry - formulaic hits vs. authentic creativity The power of authenticity and why staying true wins in the long run Behind-the-scenes of his upcoming album (and why features are taking time)Malawi’s social & political hypocrisy—why accountability

00:44:42

MALAWI'S CONTENT CRISIS: WHY WE’RE FALLING BEHIND |...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/04/22

Welcome back to Shopped & Skewed! This week, Terence and Simon dive deep into:The struggles of staying consistent as content creators in MalawiShocking stats on internet usage (spoiler: education & YouTube rank LOW)Why Malawi prioritizes foreigners over local talent The future of digital exports & monetization (Government, take notes!)Movie & TV reviews: Severance, The Gorge, Gladiator 2, and more!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The struggle of creative consistency05:42 - Malawi’s internet habits

00:44:10

SIMON HAS TO MAKE 500K IN 2025 | EP 037 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/01/24

This week we discuss:2025 EXPECTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS LEARNING NEW SKILLS TERENCE FINALLY GETS PAID IMPOSTER SYNDROME NOTHING IS URGENT Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:42:52

WE MADE IT TO NUMBER 1 | EP 036 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2025/01/14

This week we discuss: BEING THE TOP PODCAST ON WRAPPED NOT JUST A PODCAST REVIEWING TOP 5 ALL TIME SERIES BASED ON YOUR VOTES Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

01:12:40

ROASTING YOUR OLD DESIGNS | EP 035 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/12/24

This week we discuss: OFFICIAL S&S MERCH IS FINALLY AVAILABLE OLD VERSUS NEW DESIGNS Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:40:41

HOW IMPORTANT ARE ACCOLADES? | EP 034 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/12/18

VOTE SIMON FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR HERE: https://maso-awards.live/category/best-graphic-designer This week we discuss: MASO AWARDS CAR YOUTUBE ELON MUSK AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:47:51

"YOU'RE THE CREATIVE HERE" | EP 033 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/12/11

This week we discuss: FORMULA 1 TALK COMPANY REBRANDS COLLABORATING Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:56:11

BRANDS SUCK AT USING SOCIAL MEDIA | EP 032 | Shopped...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/12/03

This week we discuss: WHY ARE WE NOT ALLOWED TO SWITCH FOOTBALL TEAMS? ICONIC FOOTBALL KITS BRANDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:42:57

TOO GHETTO FOR THE BOUJEE | EP 031 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/11/25

This week we discuss: A DESIGNER GETS MARRIED DUMB PHONES ARE GETTING SMARTER TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME MUSHROOM SHADE GATEKEEPING ANIME Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:48:33

BE OBSESSED WITH YOUR CRAFT | EP 030 | Shopped &...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/10/19

This week we discuss: TABITHA CHAWINGA GENERATIONAL WEALTH BEING OBSESSED WITH YOUR CRAFT DJ MAPHORISA’S CONTROL ON THE INDUSTRY ARTIST MANAGEMENT FINDING YOUR LANE BETWAY INFLUENCER PROGRAM Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:35:18

NICHE DOWN OR DO IT ALL? | EP 029 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/10/10

IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE EXPECTS YOU TO BE A JACK OF ALL TRADES, CAN YOU SURVIVE JUST BEING A DESIGNER? This week we discuss: EVENTS IN MALAWI FINDING YOUR NICHE BEING A SOLUTION PROVIDER Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

00:44:49

S&S LIVE AND UNPLUGGED | EP 028 | Shopped & Skewed...

Shopped and Skewed ·

2024/08/23

This week, we discuss: HOSTING A LIVE EVENT DESIGNER BEEF Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

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