THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast
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.
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23 Sept 2025
AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast
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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - The Mourinho Conspiracy & Manager Mind Games
07:23 - 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 Generation
17:04 - The Privacy Debate: Is the convenience of AI worth it?
30:15 - Event poster and the business of booking a mega-star.
27 Aug 2025
BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast
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.
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12,765
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5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
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76
Social presence
97
YouTube
76
Engagement
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