Shopped and Skewed

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.

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro 

02:27 - The Mourinho Conspiracy & Manager Mind Games

07:23 - Premier League Predictions: Is it finally Arsenal's year? Where do Liverpool and Chelsea land?

10:01 - The Truth About Betting: Our worst luck stories and why we quit.

12:05 - Why do all event posters look the same?

14:08 - AI Image Generation

17:04 - The Privacy Debate: Is the convenience of AI worth it? 

30:15 - Event poster and the business of booking a mega-star.

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.

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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 Designers

• Viral Fails & Harsh TikTok Criticism (Why We Hate Redesign Trends)

• How to Pitch Ideas Without Getting Ghosted

• Shoutout to the 400 Subs Squad!

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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!

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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 cooler
• BILLBOARD BEEF: Why is the font so thin?! 
• Design rants, adapting campaigns & missed opportunities
• Skyscraper dreams 
• Final thoughts 

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 🚨 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 movement

Why they never host the same event twice

The secret to their viral success

"Social capital over money"  How they building an empire through with vibes

Finish the Lyrics game that exposed who really knows music

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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!

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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 growth

• Malawi’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 starts with us!

Plus, Tawanda breaks down his signature reflector outfits, Kanye’s influence on album art, and why hard work beats talent every time.

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Welcome back to Shopped & Skewed! 

This week, Terence and Simon dive deep into:

The struggles of staying consistent as content creators in Malawi

Shocking 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 consistency

05:42 - Malawi’s internet habits (the truth will shock you)

12:30 - Why foreigners get better opportunities than locals

20:15 - Digital exports: Can content creation save Malawi’s economy?

30:00 - Movie & TV talk: Severance, The Gorge, Gladiator 2

What do YOU think? Should Malawi invest more in digital creators? Drop a comment!

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