IoMP 43: Metal Merch Madness - The Struggle is Real For Every Metalhead

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into a topic every metalhead can relate to—merchandise. From t-shirts and patches to long sleeves and posters, they explore the highs and lows of buying band merch, whether online or at a show. Things kick off with a rant about the eternal pain of online shopping: outrageous shipping costs, absurd delivery times, and the all-too-familiar experience of forgetting you even placed an order until a mysterious package shows up at your door (still waiting on that Master Sword t-shirt).They also break down the benefits of using third-party services like Teespring, especially for indie artists who don’t have the time or resources to handle fulfillment themselves. On the flip side, they share tips for smart merch shopping—like comparing regional band stores (Australian vs. European vs. North American) to find better deals, and navigating the headache that even major bands sometimes cause with their merch setups.Naturally, it wouldn’t be a merch episode without some love for battle jackets, eBay patch hunts, and general merch madness. Moral of the story? Check every site, calculate your currency, and maybe—just maybe—consider buying at the show itself.Check out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check out more from Tom!https://themetalrobot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviewshttps://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobothttps://x.com/theMetalRobothttps://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/-----------------------------DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.