A Screen Printing and Apparel Decoration industry podcast, diving into a variety of niche topics with entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and interests. Whether you're looking for technical tips, business insights, or just some creative inspiration, "Let's Talk Shop with..." offers valuable knowledge and engaging discussions to help you elevate your screen printing game. Tune in and stay ahead in the vibrant and ever-evolving world of screen printing.
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Shirt Show deep dives into all things screen printing and apparel decoration with shop hacks along the way. Hosted by Dylan Gilligan of Upstate Merch.
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Josh Wells | Ryonet | Shirt Show 273
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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 m…
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Elisa Serrano | Don't Lose Hope | Shirt Show 276
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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 con…
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Travis Calhoun | 456 Print Co | Shirt Show 275
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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…
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Let's Talk Shop With Kevin From Chromaline
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, we sit down with Kevin Kauth from Chromaline, known in the industry as the Emulsion Guru. With over 16 years of experience helping shops solve screen room challenges, Kevin shares insights on: Why consistency is the #1 key to success in the darkroom Common mistakes printers make with exposure and emulsion How his…
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Chris Fahrbach | Mixture | Shirt Show 274
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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 …
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Angel Juarbe | Tour Merch Guy | Shirt Show 272
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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 g…
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Juan Carlos | Squeegee Prints | Shirt Show 271
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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 convers…
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Bradley & Matt | Tidalwave | Shirt Show 270
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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…
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Josh York | Soft Goods | Shirt Show 269
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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, findin…
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Zach Frye | The WEARhouse | Shirt Show 268
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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…
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Kevin & Brad | Sales Ink | Shirt Show 267
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Here to provide a reality check on our outbound sales strategies, we brought in the master himself, Kevin Baumgart from Sales Ink. Brad Oliver from Culture Apparel, and Shirt Show’s very own Dylan Gilligan are sharing their experiences and strategies that were born out of personal experience, and developed through consultation with Kevin. Topics of…
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Brad Czarnowski | Industrious Print Studio | Shirt Show 266
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Brad Czarnowski is back, now with his new shop, Industrious Print Studio. Nick from Forward Printing is in the guest-host spot, and we’re talking fresh starts, and brighter futures. Topics of discussion include: Stepping your game up for dream clients, the clean slate that comes with starting over, transitional stresses, local sales strategies, fin…
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Gary Jones | Environmental Health & Safety | Shirt Show 265
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People’s perception of OSHA falls somewhere between a guardian angel and the boogeyman. Gary is here to give it to us straight, and help us in walking the path of OSHA compliance. Topics of discussion include: Sustainability, osha misconceptions, injury procedure, inspections, common violations, make ready, the danger of ‘real quick’, ergonomics, e…
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Adriane Harrison | HR Consulting | Shirt Show 264
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Former litigator turned HR superhero, Adriane is here to school us on everything HR, and what we can do to set our shops up for success. Topics of discussion include: Best practices for implementing HR, culture, disciplinary policy, data and documentation, Printing United Alliance, hiring practices, managing toxic employees, conflict resolution, wa…
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Megan & Ryan | P&M Apparel | Shirt Show 263
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Megan & Ryan are the third generation behind P&M Apparel. While they didn't plan on taking over the family business, the sibling duo is building upon P&M's legacy and navigating their way towards a bigger and brighter future. Topics of discussion include: Growing up in a print shop, Flyover Con, corporate accounts, in-person sales tactics, building…
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Sean Kirkpatrick | Print Hybrid | Shirt Show 262
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Sean's been printing for well over twenty years, and adapting to new technologies for just as long. Whether it's with his digital squeegees, dtf printing, or the og screen printing we all know and love, Sean and Print Hybrid are only interested in producing one thing for their customers... Solutions. Topics of discussion include: Pyramid schemes, l…
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Jason Lucash | Rupt | Shirt Show 261
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After founding a company specializing in custom on demand tech products, Jason went on Shark Tank, sold his business, and retired… for about 6 weeks until boredom sent him onto his current venture: Rupt. Hell bent on disrupting the promo product space for goodness' sake, Jason's victory lap in this industry is bound to leave a lasting and positive …
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Drue Nickerson | Riptide Print Company | Shirt Show 260
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Drue Nickerson was last on Shirt Show nearly 200 episodes ago. After 15 years of flying the 320 flag, he decided to fully rebrand to Riptide. We dug into reasons why, and how things are looking on the other side of this overhaul, and where he plans to be in the future. Topics of discussion include: our outbound sales strategies, being perceived as …
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Shawn Wright | Brigade Screen Printing | Shirt Show 259
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Shawn Wright is not your average guy from small town Idaho, and Brigade is not your average business (or businesses) either. A seasoned electrician turned surfboard shaper, has found himself on the front page of many news publications for standing behind one idea: Everyone is welcome. Topics of discussion include: Hats, small towns, the entrepreneu…
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Sarah Fielding | Heck Press | Shirt Show 258
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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…
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Graeme Deroux | Alpine Print Co. | Shirt Show 257
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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 com…
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Nicole Pape | Embellishr 2 | Shirt Show 256
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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…
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Jeff McGuire | EverGood Supply | Shirt Show 255
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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, fulf…
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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…
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, we sit down with the screen printing legend himself: Riley Hopkins. From building his first press in a San Francisco warehouse to losing millions and bouncing back, Riley shares a brutally honest, no-fluff story of innovation, risk, and perseverance. With nearly 50 years in the screen printing industry, Riley hel…
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The Ashleys | Press Or Dye | Shirt Show 253
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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 tim…
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