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.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/

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 Games07:23 - 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 Generation17:04 - 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.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/

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/

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/

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/

 🚨 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 movementWhy they never host the same event twiceThe secret to their viral success"Social capital over money"  How they building an empire through with vibesFinish the Lyrics game that exposed who really knows musicFollow their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/sundaysoireemw/?hl=enSUBSCRIBE & 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/

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

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 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.Follow Twnda here: https://www.instagram.com/twndamw/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/#ShopNSkewed #MalawiMusic #Authenticity #Tawanda #MalawiPodcast

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 (the truth will shock you)12:30 - Why foreigners get better opportunities than locals20:15 - Digital exports: Can content creation save Malawi’s economy?30:00 - Movie & TV talk: Severance, The Gorge, Gladiator 2What do YOU think? Should Malawi invest more in digital creators? Drop a comment!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/#Malawi #ContentCreation #Podcast #DigitalEconomy #Movies

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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://www.instagram.com/terence265/

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 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

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/

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

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

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

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: https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

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.instagram.com/terence265/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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