SHIRT SHOW

When it comes to printing at Heck Press, the more difficult the job, the better. Sarah is truly in this for the love of the print game, and the victories waiting on the other side of the stresses that come with it. Topics of discussion include: Hiking, janky first presses, being head strong, touring America, working with bands, printing and growing a shop while pregnant, Norway, the incredible Mel...

After finding interest in printing through his biking community, Graeme hopped into the craft, and has been cruising through the print life at his own comfortable pace ever since. Topics of discussion include: Government grants, business difficulties in Canada, applying the discipline of cycling into printing, lists and time management, setting communication boundaries, marketing strategies, due d...

The state of the used equipment marketplace can be looked at as a barometer for our industry, and this space has flooded as of late due to the tough decisions shops are having to make. From needing equipment upgrades, downsizing, or unfortunately having to liquidate their assets altogether. Nicole Pape from Embellishr has a real pulse on this space, so we had to touch base with her and get some in...

It’s been a LONG time since our guest and co-host have been on Shirt Show, and it’s time to catch up! With Nate from Hansen screen printing in the co-host seat, we’re chatting with Jeff from EverGood Supply and evaluating the last 5 years of business, and what’s ahead. Topics of discussion include: Theme parks, working with family, 2nd shifts, fulfillment logistics, starting a business during econ...

Lee Stuart is back again, but this time he's in the co-host seat. It's been a long time coming, but we're stoked to be talkin' shirt with Mr. President himself, Ross Hunter of ROQ. This monster of an episode will surely put you at ease regarding the state of the industry, grow your brain a few sizes, and pump you up with so much motivation that you could run through a brick wall. You'll see. Topic...

The Ashleys truly do what they love, and their work is something special. Pulling inspiration from culture and fashion of yesteryear, their pieces truly stand out in a crowd, and the passion put into their work is undeniable. Co-hosted with Sammy from Branded Threads, we had a great conversation that went off the rails a time or two, but a good time was had nonetheless. Topics of discussion includ...

Angel, a New York native who moved to Australia 11 years ago after playing the Sydney map on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Underground 2, chose printing over plumbing and has never looked back. His boutique, Halo Print Co has become a staple in their community by prioritizing customer experience, education, and playing the long game. Topics of discussion include: Australia’s habitability, passion project...

The world is not enough, but Brandon & John are doing their darnedest to make it enougher with Twine Graphics. Branding and design are essential pillars in the shirt game, and the ability to execute their production is paramount. Get in the weeds with us, Twine, and Seth from R&S Printing, and let’s talk shirt. Topics of discussion include: Sim process printing, cautious growth, coming up...

Our guest and co-host both fell in love with the art side of this industry first, and we got to dissect how their entry point shaped their perspectives on operating their businesses. With Dave sticking to design, and Tim falling deeper into the craft of screen printing as a whole, this was a fun discussion to have. Topics of discussion include: Shops shutting down, Dylan’s unique relationship with...

We’ve got Frank and David from Stahls’ to fill us in on their company’s 90 year history, educate us on their going ons of today, and what they’re working on for tomorrow. Topics of discussion include: Keeping custom designs fresh for long standing clients, integrating ai more and more, the varying quality of DTF, common heat printing mistakes made by decorators, the importance of information and r...

Daniel Parente's introduction to screen printing was made while he was running his paintball & skate shop. Needing a better solution to their merch issues, he took matters into his own hands and dove in head first. When his shop had to call it quits during the great recession, his next venture was born in Revival Print Co. Topics of discussion include: crooked prints, the importance of tiny or...

Had such a great convo with our guest Nick Robinson of Forward Printing, and guest-host Ricky Pridmore of Presstime Design. Nick climbed his way up the print ladder across multiple print shops in Arizona and California, and it was this hands on learning experience that built him up to become COO of Forward Printing. We sure covered a lot of ground picking each other's brains, and understanding our...

It’s been some years since we last had these fellas on the pod, and a whole lot has happened in both of their shops since our last hang. So it’s time to catch up with Rodney from DLH, and Miles from Miles T-shirts. Topics of discussion include: 4 day work weeks, how fast shops evolve, hair plugs, upgrading equipment, disc golf, towel prints, updating your financials, moving your shop, third party...

Hello students, our teacher today is Shamus Barrett from Raider graphics, and class is in session. Your average high school screen printing class does not take place in a top of the line full size print shop, but Shamus' does. Teaching the same class he was once a student of, his full circle print career is something special. The world needs more of this. Topics of discussion include: Teaching cur...

When an engineer builds a press to help his son start a clothing line, there’s a high chance they may get bit by the print bug. In Jeremy Ray’s case, he fully changed careers and has been playing the print game with engineer cheat codes on ever since. This experience of entering the industry ‘late in the game’ lends to a unique perspective, and we’re happy we got to pick his brain and get his stor...

We've got Jordan from Daze Printing with us again for another wrap up, this time on ISS Long Beach 2025. Loved getting his perspective as a second time attendee. Little less daunting, more friendly and familiar faces, and great hangs and takeaways all around. Topics of discussion include: Dog farts, bowl cuts, travel strategies, content styles, Minnesota martinis, our favorite takeaways from the s...

Starting off this Superpod on Day 2 with Tim from Chaos Ink in CO. Then going back in time to Day 1 with Anthony and Amber from Stitches Clothing in NV, and Sam from Branded Threads in PA. Covering topics like: auto reclaim, screen tech duties, consistency through automation, seeking growth, cross-training, customer service finesse, and eyeballing new equipment. Then we go back to the future into&...

What started as a creative outlet, became a safe place to turn to as life became tumultuous. Needing more control of their lives, Angie and her husband Jeff dove head first into getting High Desert up to altitude, and they haven’t looked back. Topics of discussion include: An unusually busy January, finding business mentors, tracking your AOV, used equipment issues, visiting other shops, hiring fa...

Longtime musician turned printer, Nick moved up from Nashville to put down roots in Maine. With a partner focused on the financial side of the business, Nick has been building the shop, the team, and the client base that calls High Pine their home printer. Topics of discussion include: Neck kisses, Christmas breaks, going against your better judgement, lessons learned, taking risks, having a busin...

We're all looking to approach the new year a little differently, and hopefully for the better. When John from LogoDaddy shared that he was playing moneyball with his shop this year, we had to hear more. By implementing Nick's program, Print Profit, you can understand your shop's profitability, uncover hidden opportunities, and strategically drive the business in real time with confident decision m...

What was once inaugural, has now become annual… The Shirtees. Co-hosted with Bruce Ackerman and Steven Farag, we are giving out this most prestigious award to our favorites of 2024 across the following categories: Our Favorite Episodes, Most Memorable Moment, Shops To Watch For, Biggest Story of the Year, Blank of the Year, Product of the Year, Person of the Year, Business Lesson of the Year, and...

The Graphic hive is a digital design agency located in an apartment, or at least it was 15 years ago. Today, that agency is now a full fledged screen printing shop, and while John has automated the heck out of his operation, he’s still figuring out the whole people problem thing… Aren’t we all? Topics of discussion include: Andy’s real name, favorite stores, conspiracy theories, holiday embroidery...

After a successful career in the hospitality industry, Ashley redirected her expertise back home into Windmill City. Her incorporation of corporate structure within their small business has been extremely beneficial to their operations and growth, and we're stoked to have Ashley share her journey with us all. Topics of discussion include: Pitch Perfect, walking, operations management, starting the...

We’ve teamed up with the Printhustlers fellas to tackle this highly anticipated conversation with Frank Myers. With 15 years at S&S, Frank shares his journey from investment banking to leading our favorite apparel powerhouse, who has recently just acquired Alphabroder. We discuss what this means for the industry, and what our shops can expect. Other topics of discussion include: Aliens, Christ...

We've got Tony on the pod again, and this time we're diving deep into the lost art of wet on wet printing. Equal parts history lesson and masterclass, and class is in session. Topics of discussion include: Holiday to-do lists, learning Spanish, wet on wet printing technique, difference between ink generations, problem solving, ink gutters, the travel variable, Black Friday, and Thanksgiving.