Best Screenprinting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 99: Maximizing Efficiency- Insights from Zach Acorn 49:47

1d ago49:47

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In this conversation, Zach Acorn shares his journey in the screen printing industry, emphasizing the importance of strategic growth, operational efficiency, and effective employee management. He discusses the significance of documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in maintaining quality and training staff. Zach introduces Print Plugs…

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Episode 98: Stanley / Stella: Redefining Premium Apparel 28:03

8d ago28:03

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INKTAVO LAST CHANCE 2025 DEAL! https://bit.ly/4jABUZ6 In this episode, Cole and Gavin welcome Jeremy Morillo from Stanley Stella to discuss the brand's unique approach to sustainable fashion, their entry into the American market, and the challenges and strategies involved. Jeremy shares insights on the importance of quality and sustainability in ap…

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s3e79 contemporary Japanese prints with Michael Verne 1:08:53

10d ago1:08:53

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In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Michael Verne, the owner of the Verne Collection in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike's gallery specializes in contemporary Japanese art and works by American artists residing in Japan. We talk about the challenges and rewards of running a small gallery amid larger competitors, and the importance of finding and promoti…

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#302 - Story Time With Woolly Bear Books 2:13:23

15d ago2:13:23

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Woolly Bear Books to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to his heart. After high school, he began working at the beloved Pittsburgh shop Kards Unlimited, where he developed…

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Episode 97: Tariffs and Rising Prices in the T-Shirt Industry with Ian from DGI 44:01

18d ago44:01

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INKTAVO LAST CHANCE 2025 DEAL https://bit.ly/4jABUZ6 In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Ian Hinckley from DGI Apparel to tackle the tough questions everyone in the custom apparel game is asking. From rising tariffs and supply chain chaos to the tech-driven shakeup in how shops order and operate — Ian breaks it all down. 🧵 Hear how DGI ev…

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#301 - Forging A Future With Studebaker Metals 1:58:05

22d ago1:58:05

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This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of Studebaker Metals. ⚒️ - Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents’ basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a lot of ambition. - His journey began after earning a BFA in Metalsmithing and spending several years working in museums in Philadelphia. Through …

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s3e78 electronic arts in printmaking with Myles Calvert 1:12:04

24d ago1:12:04

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In this episode of Platemark, Myles Calvert, a printmaker and professor, shares his extensive journey from growing up in Ontario, Canada, to studying and working in the UK, and eventually returning to Alfred University in New York, to become director of the Institute of Electronic Arts. Myles discusses his experiences working at prestigious galleri…

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#300 - 15 Years In The Game With Badamo's Pizza 2:00:52

1M ago2:00:52

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We made it to the 300TH EPISODE of I'll Call You Right Back Podcast. - This milestone episode deserved a guest who truly embodies the significance of the number, and there’s no one more fitting than the big dawg Anthony Badamo of Badamo's Pizza. - This week, we’re celebrating 15 years of Badamo's Pizza, and Anthony is joining me in the studio to ta…

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s3e77 documenting the printmaking ecosystem with Susan Goldman 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

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In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making. Susan discusses her journey from discovering printmaking at Indiana University, Bloomington, to founding Lily Press and creating impactful documentaries like Midwest Matrix. …

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#299 - Lou Ickes and the Brillobox X-Files 2:10:17

2M ago2:10:17

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This week, I sit down with Brillo Box. Luther Cosmo Ickes has been haunting the halls of the legendary Brillo Box for 20 years. Starting off as a door man back in 2005, he has turned this place into one of the best and most unique venues the City of Pittsburgh has to offer. Lou stopped by the studio and we had one my favorite conversations I’ve had…

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s3e76 the print studio as sanctuary with Bryan Raymundo 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

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In this episode, Ann talks with Bryan Raymundo, owner of the Black Fragment Press. They discuss their meeting at the Mid America Print Council conference and Bryan’s background, from growing up in Mexico and Kansas to his love for Black Sabbath and printmaking. Bryan reveals his journey into art, inspired by comforting his sick grandmother with dra…

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#298 - Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press Screenprinters 2:27:48

2M ago2:27:48

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This week, I sit down with Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press. Commonwealth Press is a AFL/CIO Trade Union Screen Printing Shop that has been working to provide quality printing and design services to the City of Pittsburgh for over 20 years. - Starting out in a 6ft x 6ft area in the basement of their first home in the heart of Southside, Dan talks abo…

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s3e75 posters vs prints with Angelina Lippert 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with Angelina Lippert, a poster historian and the curator and director of Poster House, to discuss the inception and growth of the first museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the art and history of posters. They talk about what makes posters and fine art prints the same and different. And they discu…

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#297 - Josh Sickels of Rockaway Pizzeria 2:06:46

2M ago2:06:46

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This week, we’re diving into the world of pizza with Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria. Josh’s journey into pizza-making began in 2016, and just one year later, he opened the first Rockaway location in White Oak. Known for his unique spin on classic New York-style slices, Josh quickly earned a reputation as one of the area’s top pizzerias. B…

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Episode 201 - Grow Your Business with Direct Mail - Featuring Taylor 52:53

3M ago52:53

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In this episode of the Custom Apparel Startups Podcast, host Marc Vila is joined by Michael Palme and Austin Gordon from Taylor to discuss how direct mail can be a game-changer for custom apparel, sign, and promotional product businesses. While digital marketing gets a lot of attention, direct mail remains a powerful and underutilized tool for targ…

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#296 Pt. 2 - Life On Film With Louie Nice 1:40:41

3M ago1:40:41

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This week, I’m sitting down for the highly anticipated Part 2 with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou’s passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he’s not workin…

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s3e74 Dürer's connection to the Islamic East with Susan Dackerman 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Susan Dackerman, a curator and art historian specializing in Northern European print culture. They discuss Susan's recent book, Dürer's Knots: Early European Print and the Islamic East, which looks at the artist's relationship to the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection…

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#296 Pt. 1 - Life On Film With Louie Nice 1:18:53

3M ago1:18:53

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Winter break is over, and this week, I’m sitting down with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou’s passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he’s not working on his…

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Episode 96: How to be PROFITABLE and not just busy in your print shop. 47:44

3M ago47:44

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INKTAVO LAST CHANCE 2025 DEAL https://bit.ly/4jABUZ6 In this conversation, Cole Lundstrom, Gavin StGeorges, and Nick Gawreluk discuss the common challenges faced by print shop owners in achieving profitability. They explore the importance of understanding costs, pricing strategies, and the contribution margin as key factors in running a successful …

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s3e73 seeking a higher meaning in art with artist-activist Art Hazelwood 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

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In this interview I talk with artist and activist Art Hazelwood about art as political action versus politics as a subject. We start with his journey as a printmaker in San Francisco in the early 90s, where he engaged in political art through the Street Sheet newspaper. He elaborates on the distinction between social commentary and political action…

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s3e72 on color and abstraction with Jonathan Higgins, owner of Manneken Press 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

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In this episode of Platemark, Jonathan Higgins discusses his journey as the owner and master printer of Manneken Press, established in 2000 in Bloomington, Illinois. We talk about his early life in Berkeley, California, his initial interest in art and ceramics, and his transition to printmaking. After exploring lithography and working for various a…

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s3e71 double-drop printing with artist Art Werger 1:17:16

4M ago1:17:16

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In this episode of Platemark, I interview Art Werger, a renowned printmaker and retired professor from Ohio University. We discuss Art’s extensive experience and techniques in printmaking, focusing on his work in etching and mezzotint. Art shares his innovative approaches to color experimentation and his use of unique methods like double dropping, …

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s3e70 deep deep dive on screenprinting with Leslie Diuguid 1:32:54

5M ago1:32:54

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In this episode Platemark, I talk with Leslie Diuguid, owner and founder of Do-Good Press in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Leslie shares her journey as a screenprinter and discusses the intricacies of screenprinting, including processes, challenges, and the nuances of halftone and moiré patterns. We talk about how much math comes into the enterprise, especia…

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#295 - Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart 1:21:33

5M ago1:21:33

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This week, I sit down with The Commonheart founder and frontman Clinton Clegg. Clinton has been a musician all his life. With a mother that is still actively playing the church pipe organ twice a week in her 80’s, I think you can say music runs in his blood. Musicians are some of my favorite people to sit down with. It’s not often that their story …

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#294 - Nate Catanzarite (Charles Wesley Godwin & The Allegheny High) 1:49:11

5M ago1:49:11

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This week, it is my pleasure to sit down with Tetris addict and bass player Nate Catanzarite! Nate is a great musician who currently takes residence in Charles Wesley Godwin’s band The Allegheny High. I started following Nate after he started listening to the show a little while back. Almost everyone in The Allegheny High are Beaver County boys so …

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s3e69 on establishing non-and for-profit printmaking workshops with Cole Rogers 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

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In this episode of Platemark, I interview Cole Rogers, a master printmaker who recently co-founded C&C Editions after his long tenure at Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis. Cole talks about his journey into printmaking, his approach to the creative process, and the importance of experimental collaboration with artists. We talk about th…

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#293 Pt. 2 - Mikey & Bob (96.1KISS Morning Freakshow) 58:02

5M ago58:02

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This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning, we wake up and listen to their commentary on our city. Whether it be updates on our Holy Trinity of sports team…

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s2e34 History of Prints William Hogarth (part two) 1:47:40

5M ago1:47:40

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In this History of Prints (HoP) episode, Tru and I finish talking about the life and work of William Hogarth, the father of Western sequential art. We look at and pick apart three series: Industry and Idleness, The Four Stages of Cruelty, and Humours of an Election. Timely, no? Hogarth continues to point out society’s faults and baser instincts. He…

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#293 Pt. 1 - Mikey & Bob (96.1KISS Morning Freakshow) 1:11:30

5M ago1:11:30

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This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning, we wake up and listen to their commentary on our city. Whether it be updates on our Holy Trinity of sports team…

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s3e68 editioning digital embroidery with printer Judith Solodkin 1:09:46

6M ago1:09:46

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In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Judith Solodkin, a renowned master printer and founder of SOLO Impression. Judith shares her extensive experience, from being the first woman to graduate from the Tamarind Master Printer program to her unique work in digital embroidery. She reflects on her collaborations with notable artists like Louise Bou…

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#292 - Gettin Dahn With Joe Long 1:38:25

6M ago1:38:25

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This week, I sit down with the man of the hour! Joe Long is an artist and content creator, most known for his presence on tiktok. (@joelongtok) Yinz probably know him from the iconic "Don & Deb" videos that have been popping up on all of our algorithms! Joe stops by the studio for a great conversation about mental health, recovery, his introduction…

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s2e33 History of Prints William Hogarth (part one) 2:01:44

6M ago2:01:44

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In this History of Western Prints (HoP) episode, Tru and I begin to explore the life and work of William Hogarth, the first British artist featured on Platemark’s HoP series. Hogarth, renowned as the father of Western sequential art, is discussed through detailed analyses of three of his best known series: A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress, an…

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