SHIRT SHOW

We came hot out of the gate on this one, diving into discussion around finances, and the step by step processes we develop over time as shop owners. But we were sure to circle back and get the story of how Kyle went from pursuing fine art printing to landing in the shirt world, and eventually bringing Annie into the fold full time. Topics of discussion include: Starting projects during downtime, n...

The turns have tabled, and our very own host has become our first guest of 2026. With Dewey Halpaus as our guest host, and Christina riding shotgun, bear witness as they pry uncomfortable truths, uncomfortable highs, and uncomfortable-er lows out of Dylan’s life journey. Please note, all this discomfort stems from Dylan’s visceral reluctance to talk about himself, and to be a spectator of this eve...

After purchasing a small print shop on a whim, Brooke spent the next 20 years living, breathing, and growing All American Screen Printing. After two decades, she has since sold her shop, and has stepped down to a production manager role. Brooke is here to provide insight into the nagging question that plagues shop owners around the globe- What if I just sell it? Topics of discussion include: getti...

Dom and Ryan have both been on Shirt Show in the past, but never as a duo. We’re catching up, getting the story of how these two joined forces, how they’ve handled the rapid growth and transformation of Superior Ink, and what their sights are set on for the future. Topics of discussion include: roulette, the visionary and integrator combo, restructures and investments, leaving Denver, rebuilding y...

John (@theglorifiedcarpenter) may work outside our industry, and podcast outside of our industry, but the similarities between the carpentry business and the printing business is insane. It’s funny how we can almost relate MORE to those who aren’t elbow deep in ink, and their perspective is just as valuable, if not even more. This 2.5 hour discussion is proof, and we think you’re gonna love it. Le...

Nick was on the same print message boards as Dylan back in the day, long before his shop Threadbird took flight. Though they hadn’t officially met before, the parallels between Nick and Dylan’s print journeys resulted in a conversation akin to old friends reminiscing on the good ol days. No matter your niche or market, life throws a lot of the same curveballs at us all, and it can be tough not to...

Zach is a mechanical engineer turned 4th generation dry cleaner. After breathing new life into the family business, Jeeves New York has expanded beyond high-end dry cleaning, and into educational TikTok stardom. They’ve since written a book titled ‘The Laundry Book: The definitive guide for caring for your clothes and linens’, and are here to bridge the gap between those who print shirts, and thos...

Dewey Halpaus is a fellow podcaster (Peer Pleasure) who recently started cutting his teeth in the screen printing game after falling in love with bootleg tees. This episode is full of joyful commiserations and fun stories of Dewey’s journey from rock star(Anatomy of A Ghost/Portugal. The Man), to plumber, to podcaster, to printer with Light Thriller. Topics of discussion include: The purity of the...

Andrew & Chantel Boyd are the dynamic duo behind Boyd Creative. Not only do they specialize in printing tattoo designs, they operate like a tattoo studio as well. Choosing quality over quantity, every day. Topics of discussion include: Product photography, learning from different shops, career pivots, tunnels, niching down, conventions, leave behinds, burnout, mental & physical health, som...

After going viral for pushing ink through a vinyl cut stencil, Jennifer’s custom t-shirt hobby became a business. With Pigskins & Pigtails, Jennifer is bridging the gap between full fledged printers to hobbyists and crafters, and sharing screen printing with the world at an extremely accessible level. Topics of discussion include: Keeping operations simple, fielding brand deals, putting yourse...

It's been 246 weeks since Rik was last on Shirt Show, and a lot has happened. After overcoming a near death experience earlier this year, Rik was kind enough to share his experience with us, as well as his newfound perspective as a small business owner who kept his shop running while he was down. Topics of discussion include: having your kids work at your shop, powering through a medical disabilit...

Brought Nick back on the pod again to get a clearer picture of what using Print Profit looks like in the REAL WORLD. Not just a best case scenario sales pitch. 2025 has been such a weird year and 2026 is just around the corner, so our numbers feel more important than ever, and Nick is trying his best to take us all to profit land. Topics of discussion include: understanding your costs, setting goa...

Chris got bit by the print bug at 14 and has been printing ever since. After coming up through school, and a trial by fire stint of working production, he went out on his own and has been crushing it ever since with Tonal Range Ink. Topics of discussion include: graphic design degrees, cmyk printing, fads, going out on your own, the pros and cons of being an owner vs an employee, therapy, entrepre...

After having a death grip on the highly contested screen taping record for the better part of the last decade as production manager at Shirt Kong, Kyle Caldwell (CEO of Garage Dog Brewing) has shifted gears and is now running the training and support program at MADE Lab. Topics of discussion include: The Press Assistant to Production Manager journey, gatekeeping information, what makes a good prod...

Caught up with Matt & Dave from Classy Screens after a late night of printing, and immediately got into Matt’s wild story of how his young California skater self came into printing these large last minute rush orders in New York City. Topics of discussion include: sketchy couriers, working with iconic skate brands like Globe and Baker, falling into printing through the New York art scene, live...

Brett Bowden and Justin Lawrence are back on the pod to catch us up on the going ons of their respective shops, as well as spread the gospel of Print Hustlers Conference 2025. Prepare for a great conversation with some great dudes. Topics of discussion include: Fulfill engine, pivoting markets, company identity, taking care of your community, business events, bringing buttons back, art disruption,...

The times really are giving us all a hell of a time right now, and marketing is on the mind as a result. Elisa crushes it with DLH's socials, so getting her story and discussing content and marketing strategies seemed like a perfect recipe for a great pod. Adding in Angel from Halo Print Co. in the co-host seat for a little extra seasoning, the conversation/workshop/therapy session that followed w...

Travis Calhoun is a stunt biker turned printer. Needing to fulfill his own clothing brand’s needs, he took printing into his own hands and has really hit it off thanks to knowing his customer base and niching down into his own community. Topics of discussion include: Getting started, paying dues, building the right team, social media marketing, SEO, building out a new shop, Facebook marketplace, b...

A day one listener of Shirt Show, Chris Fahrbach got bit by the print bug back in high school, but came into his own through the world of skateboarding and snowboarding. Now looking back on 22 years of business, it's clear that Mixture really hit it’s stride by following tried and true business practices. Topics of discussion include: Door to door sales, building longterm relationships vs sales fu...

Josh Wells is a longtime printer, though you may recognize him from his educational videos with Ryonet. He’s got decades of print knowledge and experience under his belt, and he’s got a hell of a story to show for it. Mr. Timboslices is in the co-host seat again, a designer who’s still pretty fresh in his print journey. Getting these two together made for some great conversation on getting into th...

Angel gave us a peak behind the curtain into the chaos of tour merch. He began his journey by going on the road with Taking Back Sunday, and has since worked his way up to touring with the biggest bands, artists, and public figures like Oprah and Michelle Obama. Topics of discussion include: getting into touring, the different levels of the merch guy role, The Delicate Genius, Gildan acquiring Han...

It’s been a long time since episode 2 of Shirt Show, and from the outside looking in, Juan seems to have cracked the code on work life balance. Between crushing it with Squeegee Prints, and giving his time to the things he loves outside of the shop, Juan is the perfect role model to any shop owner who is feeling overwhelmed. But through our conversation we learn of the hard changes he had to make...

Tidalwave was born out of bringing production in-house for their e-commerce brand. While Bradley & Matt may have underestimated the gravity of this endeavor, they found greater value in the opportunities that came with it, propelling them to becoming the 37th fasting growing business in 2025. Topics of discussion include: grass being greener on the other side, having sales before skills, 3PL &...

Screen printer turned apparel manufacturer, Josh has been designing his own graphic tees since elementary school. After college and a brief stint in the corporate world, he went back to printing and even ran a shop of his own, but he found the perfect fit for himself once he’d created his own garments. Topics of discussion include: sourcing, finding your lane, shifting from a service business...

Zach is a longtime listener, and let’s just say he’s been taking notes over the years. We got his story of starting from the ground up, to eventually buying his local print shop. At about the halfway mark, armed with a long list of questions for your favorite screen printing podcast, the roles are reversed, and Dylan gets in the hot seat. Topics of discussion include: college fraternity and sorori...