On this episode of Shirt Support, we connected with Lee Stuart and tackled heavy topics of depression, anxiety, and mental health. Further topics of discussion include: Dilly contemplating embroidery, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, trying different treatment options, diet & exercise, addressing burnout, writing vs typing, accountability, and how…

Back again on the pod we’ve got Max from Family Industries. We just got back from an event he was working his magic at, and we had to have him on again. After all, the industry has changed a lot in the last few years, especially in the live events market. Topics of discussion include: Airplane food, managing short weeks, jet lag, live activations, …

Catching back up with Zach as he and his crew are developing a way to bring fun and competition into the industry, and they're calling it the Print Masters Throwdown. Topics of discussion include: Creed, Oasis, waterbed camp, finding your role in the industry, curveball and virtual challenges, burnout getting in the way of growth, viewer voting, th…

After a brief hiatus on the high seas, Dilly has returned with tales from his time away and newly reinforced fears for the future of humanity. As a good screen printing podcast does, we do eventually talk shop, this time with Alex Haug of Twin City Tees. A lifer by trade, our discussion naturally begs the question: Was it all worth it? Topics of di…

After a 4+ year recording streak, Dilly missed his first episode of Shirt Show. But who better to fill his shoes than 40 year old celebrity guest host Nick Wood? We put together a hot episode with Mr. JG of JG Graphics, a full time firefighter and shirt head. Starting from the ground up with his brother and a self made press, Jared has successfully…

What is an exit strategy, when do we need one, and do we even need one at all? We put our heads together with Bruce & Steven, and our mind amalgamation provided a rich conversation filled with plenty of questions, a few answers, and just an overall good time. A good time that would never touch on anything too personal, or even think about hitting a…

This episode description was created with Ai: Dive into our episode with Michelle Moxley, where the conversation takes us from her adventurous summer road trip in an RV to the forefront of AI in the creative industry. Michelle, who made a notable shift from screen printing to the digital design space, shares her insights on integrating AI into your…

Free Cheese Prints has come a long way from their humble punk roots, but their business aspirations remain grounded, and complimentary to the lifestyle Tate & Reesa want to lead. A rare quality among entrepreneurs, Tate & Reesa's ability to prioritize a healthy work/life balance over blindly scaling their business provided a very refreshing perspec…

Back on the pod, we've got Gabe from MAYB TMRW. This time with a timely topic to discuss, painful customers. Who are they, how are they created, and what are we to do about them? Topics of discussion include: Iced tea intervention, battling heat, bucket hats, new presses, sticker mule, Tenacious D, being personable, QR codes, and eggs.…

Jeremy Panda is the mad scientist behind Peace & Cotton. Sure they have multiple locations and offer many services, but they are constantly pushing their boundaries and keeping things fun and interesting with their live print activations. That really caught our attention and we were stoked to get a peek behind the curtain and understand a bit of th…

Back on the pod is Mr. Jared Mendelewicz, of AKT. Originally based in Florida, they are now expanding a second location out west in Nevada. We’re catching up, we’re talking expansion, and getting into the nitty gritty of their fulfillment and full package merch services. Topics of discussion include: Farmers tans, puzzles, memes, M80s, Applebee’s, …

Fresh out of a business partnership, Wayne Sherman is pushing Ohio City Screen Printing's boundaries with his fiancé by his side. With a long list of print shops in his employment history, Wayne has a strong self awareness with his operation, and is dialing in exactly where he wants to take it. Topics of discussion include: Hydroponics, hawk tuah, …

Specializing in high color counts and a beachy Comfort Colors aesthetic, Seth’s ability to sell R&S’s services to new customers face to face has proven to be able to get them through just about anything, including hurricanes. Topics of discussion include: Amazon, urine, lord of the rings, bird rescue, hiring stupid people, a $150k mistake, working …

Printing since ’92, and on the path of print education, John Magee has helped countless shops improve their prints and processes, ourselves included. You can follow him around the globe @traveling_screenprinter. Topics of discussion include: Sitting and standing, homework, favorite blanks, battling over print placement, false gurus, getting into so…

Derek Robinson had an interest in screen printing, and after a turn of events forced him to jump into the print game, he now finds himself at the helm of the long established, All Color Ink. Topics of discussion include: Office distractions, quoting, Coldplay, balls, sports camps, contract printing properly, longterm employees, the importance of pa…

There are definitely more than a few paths that lead to the life of a screen printer, and for Eddy, there were quite a few stops along the way to founding Gator Studios. This Army combat veteran, and former trucker, is now sitting pretty on a few acres cranking out shirts for a clientele he has built solely on word of mouth, and shared interests. T…

We crashed the Logo Daddy House Party, had excellent hangs, and great conversations with Adrienne Palmer from DTFprinting.com, and John Gibbs from Logo Daddy. Topics of discussion include: DTF education and resources, 3 ways to integrate DTF into your shop, a failed hypnotist, the safety of transfer powder, a 3 round blank T-shirt draft, Logo Daddy…

Winterset is home to John Wayne, numerous llamas, and Lumberjack Design Co. Brent, the man responsible for said llamas and print shop, is looking to expand outside of his community, while maintaining his personable customer experience. Like a shepherd leading his flock to greener pastures, Brent is trying to show his surrounding Iowan communities t…

From art, to pilates, to screen printing with a purpose. Jacquie didn't go through the typical print journey, nor did she found a typical print shop. Centered around empowering and employing autistic adults, they've made an impact in Columbus, Ohio, but Jacquie's story just may make an impact on you as well. Topics of discussion include: Group chat…

Got up bright and early to chat across the globe and across the construct of time with our friend from down under, Steve Paulson. Having started Short Batch with the mentality of no job is too small, he just may need to rebrand after all the success and growth he’s had over the years. Naturally, we’ve offered him the perfect name to switch to. Topi…

Back home from our Chicago travels, still buzzing from our Spring Break event we held at M&R. Not exactly focused, but not NOT coherent, you know? Anyway, topics of discussion include: Setting travel goals, rolling with the punches everyday, advice for our younger selves, emotional considerations, unsubscribing, procedure for names on back of shirt…

After recently scaling back a bit, Drew is keeping things simple at West Cliff Ink. If he ever decides to scale again, it’s gonna be built on a solid foundation. In the mean time, he and his tight crew are in a great spot, and the Santa Cruz weather isn’t too bad either. Topics of discussion include: ThreadX, solar eclipse, business picking up a bi…

Sammy is nearly 5 years into his print journey with Branded Threads, and this former wrestler is still sweeping people off their feet, but with a little less spandex, and a lot more shirts. Operating out of his sweet barndominium setup, Sammy is burning the candle at both ends a bit, and is looking for some help, and a little more sleep. Topics of …

200 episodes in and we're planning for the sweet and inevitable embrace of death, Dave and Andy bury the hatchet, Dave quizzes our print knowledge, we talk about our first jobs, the creative process, artistic instinct, and the meaning of life.SHIRT SHOW által

Living between artistry and industry, Zach’s retro inspired prints are fueled by a genuine love for the project itself, and the quality and integrity of his prints truly shine through. Topics of discussion include: A lil AC recap, butt rock, vintage clothing, poster printing, limited editions, scalpers, custom packaging, chasing inspiration over mo…