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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.

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#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 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

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#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

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This week we discuss:

BEING THE TOP PODCAST ON WRAPPED

NOT JUST A PODCAST

REVIEWING TOP 5 ALL TIME SERIES BASED ON YOUR VOTES

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This week we discuss:

OFFICIAL S&S MERCH IS FINALLY AVAILABLE

OLD VERSUS NEW DESIGNS

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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

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This week we discuss:

FORMULA 1 TALK

COMPANY REBRANDS

COLLABORATING

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This week we discuss:

WHY ARE WE NOT ALLOWED TO SWITCH FOOTBALL TEAMS?

ICONIC FOOTBALL KITS

BRANDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

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This week we discuss:

A DESIGNER GETS MARRIED

DUMB PHONES ARE GETTING SMARTER

TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME

MUSHROOM SHADE

GATEKEEPING ANIME

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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

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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

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This week, we discuss:

HOSTING A LIVE EVENT

DESIGNER BEEF

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This week, we discuss:

INDEPENDENCE DAY 

COST OF HAVING NICE THINGS

REPLACING DESIGNERS

PERSONAL BRANDING

THE HARDEST PICTURE EVER

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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

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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

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