Merch Culture

About Merch Culture

A podcast dedicated to the merch game. We talk about all things garments, decoration, business, tech, music, and more. Hear success stories from leaders in the space and take away tips and tricks to build your brand; for the designers, purchasing agents, road guys, and dreamers.

Publisher

Culture Studio

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2023

Latest episode

28 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Screen Printing Master Class: How to Match Ink and Technique to Your Garment and Design

   In the Season 2 premiere, Rich sits down with Tyler (National Creative Director of Product) for a deep dive into the art and science of screen printing. This episode is a practical masterclass on choosing the right decoration method—based on both garment type and design style. From 100% cotton and blends to polyester, Tyler breaks down how different fabrics interact with inks and techniques like plastisol, discharge, and sublimation. They also cover how to approach different art styles—photorealistic, vintage, vector, and all-over prints—and how specialty inks like puff, metallic, and glitter can elevate even the simplest designs. Plus, a look into mixed media options including embroidery, transfers, and rhinestones. Whether you're building a brand or refining your production process, this episode gives you a clear framework for making smarter print decisions.

2. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Loans & Leases: How We Found the Money to Build the Business

   Culture Studio founders discuss the various financing methods they utilized to build their business, including personal loans, home equity, and SBA loans, revealing the realities of funding a startup.

3. 

   29 May 2025

   Automate to Elevate: Using Robotics & Automation to Redefine Efficiency

   Merch Culture explores how implementing robotics and automation, like 'Robo One,' transforms production lines by improving efficiency and allowing employees to focus on more skilled tasks.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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