Shopped and Skewed

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

  1. THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    10/08/2025

    THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 so you don’t miss the next episode! Make sure to give us a rating too! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    52 min
  2. AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    09/23/2025

    AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/ 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.

    47 min
  3. BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    08/27/2025

    BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    48 min
  4. RANTING HELPS | EP 044 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    08/12/2025

    RANTING HELPS | EP 044 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 next episode! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    54 min
  5. CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? | EP 043 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    08/06/2025

    CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? | EP 043 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    53 min
  6. BILLBOARD FAILS & SKYSCRAPER DREAMS | EP 042 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    06/04/2025

    BILLBOARD FAILS & SKYSCRAPER DREAMS | EP 042 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    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 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:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    48 min
  7. THE SUNDAY SOIRÉE | EP 041 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    05/28/2025

    THE SUNDAY SOIRÉE | EP 041 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    🚨 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 Follow their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/sundaysoireemw/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE & 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:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

    1h 26m
  8. CHEAP DESIGN COSTS MORE! | EP 040 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

    05/13/2025

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

    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:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/ #FreelanceLife #CreativeBusiness #LogoDesign #GraphicDesign #ClientHorrorStories #ChargeWhatYoureWorth

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

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    Shopped and Skewed
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