Shopped and Skewed

Shopped and Skewed

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

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April 26, 2025 125 mins

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...

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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...

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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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This week, we discuss:



TERENCE RANTS ABOUT STANDARDIZED PRICING, AGAIN!


STOCK IMAGERY



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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/

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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



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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



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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



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