Shopped and Skewed

THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Oct 8, 2025 00:51:50 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

AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Sep 23, 2025 00:46:55 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 fo

BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Aug 27, 2025 00:47:36 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 mis

RANTING HELPS | EP 044 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Aug 12, 2025 00:54:05 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 thoug

CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? | EP 043 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Aug 6, 2025 00:53:17 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

BILLBOARD FAILS & SKYSCRAPER DREAMS | EP 042 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jun 4, 2025 00:48:04 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 dr

THE SUNDAY SOIRÉE | EP 041 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast May 28, 2025 01:26:27 🚨 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 Mal

CHEAP DESIGN COSTS MORE! | EP 040 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast May 13, 2025 00:59:45 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 pa

EGO VS. AUTHENTICITY IN MUSIC & LIFE | EP 039 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Apr 26, 2025 02:05:36 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 upcom

MALAWI'S CONTENT CRISIS: WHY WE’RE FALLING BEHIND | EP 038 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Apr 22, 2025 00:44:42 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, Gladi

SIMON HAS TO MAKE 500K IN 2025 | EP 037 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 24, 2025 00:44:10 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/

WE MADE IT TO NUMBER 1 | EP 036 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 14, 2025 00:42:52 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/

ROASTING YOUR OLD DESIGNS | EP 035 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 24, 2024 01:12:40 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/

HOW IMPORTANT ARE ACCOLADES? | EP 034 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 18, 2024 00:40:41 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/terence2

"YOU'RE THE CREATIVE HERE" | EP 033 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 11, 2024 00:47:51 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/

BRANDS SUCK AT USING SOCIAL MEDIA | EP 032 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 3, 2024 00:56:11 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/

TOO GHETTO FOR THE BOUJEE | EP 031 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Nov 25, 2024 00:42:57 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/

BE OBSESSED WITH YOUR CRAFT | EP 030 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Oct 19, 2024 00:48:33 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/te

NICHE DOWN OR DO IT ALL? | EP 029 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Oct 10, 2024 00:35:18 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/terence

S&S LIVE AND UNPLUGGED | EP 028 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Aug 23, 2024 00:44:49 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/

WHY IS EVERYTHING SO EXPENSIVE? | EP 027 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jul 20, 2024 00:45:30 This week, we discuss: INDEPENDENCE DAY COST OF HAVING NICE THINGS REPLACING DESIGNERS PERSONAL BRANDING THE HARDEST PICTURE EVER 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/

HOT TAKES FROM X | EP 026 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jul 12, 2024 00:51:43 THIS WEEKS EPISODE IS DIFFERENT, WE REACT TO OUR VIEWERS' HOT TAKES FROM X. ENJOY! Also, the intro extra points to whoever notices something wrong with our intro :D 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/

FREAKY FRIDAY: CLIENT SERVICE VS. DESIGNERS | | EP 025 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jul 5, 2024 01:03:47 This week, we discuss: WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF DESIGNERS AND CLIENT SERVICE SWITCHED PLACES? MARKETERS WITH A DESIGN BACKGROUND ARE ACTUALLY EASIER TO WORK WITH? SECRET TO MAKING MORE MONEY AS A DESIGNER WE'RE CLUELESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Te

DOESN'T LOOK MALAWIAN | EP 024 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jun 8, 2024 00:44:24 This week, we discuss: TERENCE RANTS ABOUT STANDARDIZED PRICING, AGAIN! STOCK IMAGERY 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/

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, GATHER AROUND! | EP 023 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast May 24, 2024 00:31:33 This week, we discuss: TERENCE TALKS ABOUT WORKING WITH ADOBE TIPS FOR CREATORS 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/

THE PROCESS VS THE PRODUCT | EP 022 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast May 10, 2024 00:32:54 This week, we discuss: DO PEOPLE REALLY CARE HOW YOU DID SOMETHING OR ARE THEY ONLY INTERESTED IN THE FINAL PRODUCT? ADAPTING TO THE WORLD OF AI 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/

IS INSPIRATION A REAL THING? | EP 021 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast May 2, 2024 00:48:37 This week, we discuss: THE HYPE OF THE NEW YEAR MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION, DISCIPLINE: WHICH ONE DO YOU REALLY NEED? BAD CLIENT RED FLAGS LAMBORGHINI REBRAND 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/

IT GETS BETTER… OR DOES IT? | EP 020 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Apr 19, 2024 00:33:13 This week, we discuss: MALAWIAN ART IS GETTING BETTER POTENTIAL REACH VS BUDGET: WHAT MAKES A VIDEO GOOD THE MASSES ARE NOTICING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD ART AND BAD ART MALAWIAN ART IS GETTING NOTICED Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://

WHY ARE WE STILL DOING THIS? | EP 019 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Apr 12, 2024 00:36:49 This week, we discuss: WHY DO WE STILL DO THIS? WHAT'S THE CEILING FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS? SHOULD YOU TAKE ADVICE OR CREATE YOUR OWN PATH BRAND GUIDELINE: HELPFUL RESOURCE OR RESTRICTION? SIMON'S PLEA TO DESIGNERS Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Inst

LOGOS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY | EP 018 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Apr 5, 2024 00:35:53 This week, we discuss: THE NEW SULOM LOGO BULLETS LOGO TRIVIA AI AND THE HATE AROUND IT SELLING ENTIRE BRAND SYSTEMS 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/

THE CURE FOR BAD DESIGNS | EP 017 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Mar 15, 2024 00:37:42 This week, we discuss: MUST GETS BULLIED BY THE TWITTER MOB SPECIAL DAY ARTWORKS ARE SO HARD EMPLOYING THE PIPELINE DESIGN STRUCTURE THE RED BULL HAS A LEGENDARY BRANDING TEAM OPENAI SORA IS INSANE Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wp9BRP0k3Gs Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Official Facebook page : web.facebook.com/shoppednske

CATCHING UP WITH TWNDA | EP 016 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Mar 7, 2024 01:10:45 This week, we discuss: IS HE SWISHA OR TAWANDA OR TWNDA? HOW IT STARTED HOW TO PRRONOUNCE "NINGENJELWANGA" CREATIVE PROCESS AND HIS NEW SONG BALANCING MUSIC AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_eMCJpTH92E Follow Twnda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instaswisha/ Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Si

DESIGN RULES: OLD VS NEW | EP 015 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Mar 1, 2024 00:45:50 This week, we discuss: Lilongwe night life part 2 The Total logo grew on us Getting phased out as an old designer Simon risks his life to protect bread Love or respect Deliberately ugly logos Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/yU6oZFVhoO8 Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Te

RIGHT-CLICK: REFRESH BRAND | EP 014 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Feb 23, 2024 00:49:09 This week, we discuss: Reviewing our Premier League predictions What is our creative process when tackling briefs Top 3 Malawian brands that need to be rebranded ASAP! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KRxCQrj0eZI Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: http

HOW TO GET DESIGN CLIENTS | EP 013 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Feb 15, 2024 00:37:47 This week, we discuss: GETTING CLIENTS WHEN WE STARTED VS GETTING CLIENTS NOW OUR DREAM CLIENTS WHEN WE WERE COMING UP LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGNING MONEY Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JcmXti_XzK8 Follow our socials Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram: https://www.inst

IS TRADITIONAL ART HARDER THAN DIGITAL ART? | EP 012 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Feb 9, 2024 00:38:47 This week, we discuss: COLE BENNET AND USING AI FOR IDEA GENERATION IS TRADITIONAL ART HARDER THAN DIGITAL ART? THE APPLE VISION PRO AND AUDI ACTIVE SPHERE Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/4M7PG0TN-Z4

SUPERMAN WANTED! SHOULD BE BATMAN TOO | EP 011 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Feb 1, 2024 00:45:38 This week, we discuss: LETTING GO OF YOUR RULES TO KEEP A CLIENT THE VACANCY SPECIALIZING NFTs RABBIT R1 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/T24w7zHxSrI Rabbit R1 First look from CNET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy2r7luwS10 Here's a great video that goes in-depth on physical AI assistant devices including the Rabbit R1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYtJa8_S45Y

ARE WE IN IT FOR THE MONEY? | EP 010 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 25, 2024 00:37:46 This week, we discuss: SPOTIFY WRAPPED HOW TO AVOID GETTING FRUSTRATED AS A DESIGNER PEOPLE DON'T RATE US, CLEARLY INFORMATION OVERLOAD EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT TO WORK FAKING LOGO INSPIRATION Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3zMRGgCMCVU

YOUR BRAND NAME SUCKS! | EP 009 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 16, 2024 00:45:41 This week, we discuss: HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO PICK A GOOD BRAND NAME FOR YOUR COMPANY OPEN AI CEO AND STEVE JOBS FAKE IMESSAGE BLUESTACKS AND BBM THE RISE AND FALL OF THE MENOSPHERE Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OscHA-U6sVM

MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER! | EP 008 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 9, 2024 00:49:05 This week, we discuss: WHAT WAS THAT SOUND? SPEAKING CREATIVELY DO CORPORATES REALLY CARE? SOME FEEDBACK DOESN'T MATTER STAYING CREATIVE OR MAKING MORE MONEY CONTENT/SHOW RECOMMENDATIONS "PRODUCTIZING" YOUR DESIGNS Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kFJl2qulm9M

MUSIC AND OTHER TRAGEDIES | EP 007 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Jan 2, 2024 00:41:22 This week, we discuss: OLD MUSIC LIVE SHOWS WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS THE STATE OF MUSIC IN MALAWI WEIRD INTERNET FINDS Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rw8aJpRrvgU

INCREASING YOUR MONEY THRESHOLD | EP 006 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 19, 2023 00:48:40 This week, we discuss: CONTENT CREATION THE INSTAGRAM ALGORITHM LG REBRANDING TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHER PEOPLES WORK BETTING MONEY THRESHOLD Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/OCz-7CFTHBg

ARTIFICIAL IGNORANCE | EP 005 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 12, 2023 00:52:04 This week, we discuss: THE US DOLLAR USED TO TRADE FOR MWK638 AI TALK AI ARTISTS MORE AI TALK WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wWRLSoSlgzE

WHAT'S YOUR WORTH? | EP 004 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Dec 5, 2023 00:44:31 This week, we discuss: HOW WE GO ABOUT PRICING OUR DESIGN SERVICES STANDARDIZED PRICING FOR DESIGNERS FINDING YOUR VALUE AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER ONLYFANS....BUT FOR DESIGNERS WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2DULMuT4yc4

ALCOLADES | EP 003 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Nov 28, 2023 00:45:24 This week, we discuss:WE ARE TIRED PERSONAL BRANDING AS A DESIGNER AWARDS “NEW” MUSIC GROOVE SIMON HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH LUPE THE END OF SIMON’S MUSIC CAREER REVERB NATION OWES TERENCE MONEY? Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/fe1locQf5tc

S-MEN THE ORIGINS | EP 002 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Nov 21, 2023 00:47:38 This week, we discuss: HOW WE BECAME GRAPHIC DESIGNERS HOW WE BECAME FRIENDS SIMON'S FIRST PAY CHEQUE HOW KIDS THESE DAYS HAVE IT EASY STEVE HARVEY? TERENCE ON CREATING GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTENT WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@ShoppedandSkewed

WHAT'S UP, WHAT'S SKEWED! | EP 001 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast Nov 14, 2023 00:41:59 This week, we discuss: THE ORIGINS OF SHOPPED AND SKEWED MARKETING IN MALAWI GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MUSIC DSTV PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@ShoppedandSkewed

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