In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Markus, who is a Top-Seller on Displate, an underrated Print on Demand marketplace. Markus managed to sell over 10,000 Displates in his first year on the platform. He shares tips on getting approved to open a store, which designs sell best for him and how he creates them. 👇CHECK OUT MARKUS:👇 Instagram https://w…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Tom, who is in Tier 50,000 on Amazon Merch and has been selling Print on Demand since 2018. He is also one of the founders of Flying Upload & Flying Research. We discuss recent and upcoming changes to Amazon Merch, how to find low competition evergreen niches and how to keep effectively increasing your Sales. 👇…

Welcome to a special mini series from the Podcast Learning Network! The Podcast Learning Network (PLN) hosted a series of expert discussion panels to explore different aspects of podcasting. This episode is a live recording of the January 19, 2024 discussion about building a podcast brand and online community. Our guest experts are: Christine Cacci…

Welcome to a special mini series from the Podcast Learning Network! The Podcast Learning Network (PLN) hosted a series of expert discussion panels to explore different aspects of podcasting. This episode is a live recording of the October 19, 2023 discussion about doing interviews. Our guest experts are: Cassidy Cash is a historical map illustrator…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Chris, who has over 7-years of experience starting and growing E-Commerce businesses which have done over $25 million in sales. We discuss his entire step by step process for building and scaling successful Shopify Print on Demand Stores, including how to run ads, avoid beginner mistakes and pick the right Nich…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Hannah, who turned full time print on demand Seller during the Pandemic. We discussed different strategies for new sellers, controversial takes on pricing your shirts, whether Redbubble, Teepublic & co are still worth it and what sorts of Niches to enter. 👇CHECK OUT HANNAH:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@han…

In the spirit of Black History and African Heritage Month at Brock, Masters student Isabelle Hill and recent graduate Christabel Oghinan take the mic to explore what Black allyship looks like in research. They spoke with Dr. Andrea Doucet, Professor in Brock’s Department of Sociology and Canadian Research Chair in Gender, Work and Care, and recent …

Welcome to a special edition of Foreword! In the spirit of Black History and African Heritage Month at Brock, Masters student Isabelle Hill and recent graduate Christabel Oghinan take the mic to explore what Black allyship looks like in research. They spoke with Dr. Andrea Doucet, Professor in Brock’s Department of Sociology and Canadian Research C…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Juna, who's been selling Print on Demand for over 10 years. We discussed the impact of Ai Art generators on POD, how Juna comes up with design & phrase ideas, what to do if you can't get into amazon merch and the downsides of running an Etsy store. 👇CHECK OUT JUNA:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DetourShirts…

Have you ever experienced a concussion? Or perhaps you know someone who has? Traumatic brain injury can cause issues with concentration, memory, balance, vision, speech, sleep, and mood. The symptoms are often invisible, can last anywhere from days to years, and can be difficult for others to comprehend. Mike Griffin, has worked with students to br…

Today’s episode comes from our vault, and it is one for fans of royalty. We recorded this conversation with fourth year history student Gavin Watson last spring. Gavin found himself writing a paper on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II when the Queen passed away in the fall of 2022. Gavin’s research examines the controversial choice to televise t…

Have you ever wondered what you can do with an MA in a Humanities subject? Dr. Elizabeth Vlossak invited two Brock alumnae, Shaunna Hubert and Francesca Patten to talk about how they have used their MA degrees in their careers in an online panel. Shaunna and Francesca shared how their degrees led them into unexpected careers, challenges they met al…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Taylor, who's recently gone full time with Print on Demand after her very successful first Year on Etsy. We discussed Niche Research, Pricing, Etsy Ads, Mockups and more in depth. Taylor really knows her stuff about Etsy! 👇CHECK OUT TAYLOR:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorPOD Instagram https://www.insta…

In today’s crossover episode between Foreword, The Tattooed Historian, and the Brown Homestead, PhD student John R. Heckman and history MA alumna Jess Linzel take us on an audio tour of St. Catharine’s oldest house and explore what it means to preserve and study local history. Jess Linzel (BA ’18, MA ’21) is a graduate of both the BA and MA program…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Michael van der Voort, a Full-time Print on Demand Seller on Etsy and Amazon Merch. We went over a variety of topics including how to get out of Tier 10, how to find good niches, whether POD is too saturated and some Etsy specific strategies. 👇CHECK OUT MIKE:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@michaelvandervoort…

Nick Cooper's music career has taken him around the world and back since he graduated with a Bachelor of Music in 2017. He joins us this episode to share where his music career has taken him and the joys and challenges he found along the way. Links Nick Cooper Music (website) @Nick_Cooper_Music (Instagram) Nick Cooper on Spotify Related Episodes S2…

How does the study of sport history help us understand our society? This episode we speak with historian Dr. Taylor McKee, Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management, about how understanding sport helps us understand our society. We discuss his research on violence and masculinity in hockey and the long history of advocating for chan…

Welcome to series five! This series we will be continuing that eclectic mix of topics you’ve come to expect, but we’ll also be introducing some new episode formats as well. Our first episode this season is recorded on location in the Visual Arts gallery at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. The gallery is a teaching exhibitio…

👇CHECK OUT RYAN:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHoguePassiveIncome Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanhogueofficial/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanhogueofficial In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Ryan Hogue, a Master of Automation and building up multiple Passive Income Streams. We discussed Niche Research Strategies, Common Beg…

👇CHECK OUT ADAM:👇 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sidehustlessimplified Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlessimplified/ Twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@sidehustlessimplified Our Previous Interview https://youtu.be/10wQ5M6HSI4 Amazon Affiliate Program https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/ In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Adam Young,…

In this Podcast Episode I interviewed Christian Heidorn, a Print on Demand Veteran and Midjourney Expert to discuss his Strategies, Experiences and Insights. We go over everything from Niche Research and Listing SEO to Midjourney Prompting tips and tricks. So many valuable Lessons and concepts where shared in this Podcast by Chris, it's clear he kn…

In this Podcast Episode I met with Cameron Scott to discuss his Amazon Ads Strategies and Secrets to make thousands in Royalties per day. We go over everything from Beginner tactics to advanced approaches to Ads :) 👇CHECK OUT CAMERON:👇 MerchJar https://bit.ly/MerchJarPA Cameron's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MerchJar Amazon Ads University https…

Join our guest Lesley Bell as we take a "Snow walk" through Mackenzie Chown Complex to discuss artist Michael Snow's 1972-1973 installation "Timed Images," the architecture of Raymond Moriyama and the murals by James Sutherland. View the accompanying 1970s and current images on our special episode webpage Michael Snow Art Walk. Links Timed Images: …

In this Podcast Episode I spoke with Shimmy Morris to discuss the recent Updates to Redbubble and their impact on the future of the Marketplace. Shimmy also goes over some very valuable Print on Demand Marketing and Beginner Lessons. He's a super friendly guy with an Amazing YouTube channel :) 👇CHECK OUT SHIMMY:👇 https://www.youtube.com/@shimmymorr…

If you're a Brock student, employee, or even visitor, chances are you have tried to navigate Mackenzie Chown Complex at some point and possibly even gotten lost. But have you ever wondered why it is built the way it is, or wondered about the art work inside it? Today's guest, Lesley Bell, has, and she's done the research to find the answers. To mar…

Written texts, journal articles, and printed books are not the only way we create and share knowledge in the Humanities. The process of research creation brings together multiple disciplines to explore a more comprehensive understanding of what it means to be human. This episode, we speak with artist and researcher Julie Gemuend, who shares how she…

What does the word "luxury" mean to you? In this episode of Foreword, we unpack the idea of what luxury is, how we can study it, and why studying it matters. Dr. Jessica Clark, Associate Professor with the Department of History, and Dr. Nigel Lezama, Associate Professor of French with the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, ta…

In this Podcast I spoke with Curtis discussing various Etsy Tips & Tricks for Selling Print on Demand. He is the founder of MyDesigns, the most efficient and effective way to sell on Etsy in 2023. 👇Check out Curtis & MyDesigns👇 MyDesigns: https://bit.ly/3vsgENA Curtis: https://www.youtube.com/@CurtisBlackmore…

Today we meet Dr. Lissa Paul, a researcher in children's literature, who has followed the story of 19th century writer and educator Eliza Fenwick from London to Barbados to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lissa shares who Eliza was and how researching Eliza's story lead her to stories of fugitive slaves and current efforts to decolonize the landscape by memor…

What is an archive? How do papers and books wind up in one? And how is technology changing the way we collect and use archival materials? David Sharron, Head of Archives and Special Collections here at Brock University is on hand with the answers! In this episode, David shares the joy of archival research and some of the collection's highlights, in…

In this Episode me and Steve discuss the struggles and hurdles of getting out of Tier 10 as well as the uprising of Artificial Intelligence and its potential threat to Print on Demand Sellers. 📈Find Steve (Stengel99) in the Discord Community Server: https://bit.ly/DiscordPODCommunityBy Philip

In this Pocast I spoke to Juna (Detour Shirts) and we discuss Print on Demand back in 2005, his Insights for creating successful T-shirt designs, whether he'd ever sell his Amazon Merch Account and more. It was great fun talking to Juna, he's even nicer than he appears in his videos :) 👇CHECK OUT JUNA:👇 https://www.youtube.com/@DetourShirts/ https:…

In this first episode of my new Podcast "Print on Demand Wisdom" I interview Adam Young from Side Hustles Simplified. We talk Tier 10 Tips, Running Amazon Ads, his blogging strategy to get extra sales and more Passive Income Advice. Let me know who else you want to see on the Podcast. Suggestions on how to improve it are also welcome. Thanks for li…

Today we're joined by Dr. Neta Gordon, Professor with the Department of English Language and Literature. We talk about her passion for teaching, particularly first year courses, and her recently published book, Bearers of Risk: Writing Masculinity in Contemporary English-Canadian Short Story Cycles (McGill-Queens, 2022). We talk about her work on a…

What was life like for children in ancient Rome? How did Romans think about the idea of family? And why should we bother studying Latin in the 21st century? Our guest this episode is Dr. Fanny Dolansky, Associate Professor with the Department of Classics and Archaeology. She shares how she became interested in Roman history, her work on childhood a…

Today's episode deals with some of the heavier topics in the news cycle-- war, war crimes, terrorism, genocide, and the war in Ukraine. We speak with Dr. Gregor Kranjc, Associate Professor with the Department of History on his research into war and society and his courses on genocide, terrorism, and the Holocaust, as well as how to teach heavy topi…

Witches, harpies, succubi, brood mothers--video games are known for some pretty grotesque female monsters. What do these depictions of monsters in games say about how we view and treat people with bodies that society considers "non standard"? Why do these depictions of monstrous women matter? Assistant Professor with the Department of Digital Human…

We're back! Series 4 will launch Monday, Nov. 7 with a full line up of fascinating conversations with humanities researchers. We take on timely and challenging ideas in thought-provoking interviews that you don't need a humanities background to understand. Look for us in your feed every other Monday starting November 7. Subscribe in your favourite …

In this episode, we pass the mic to third year Interactive Arts and Science student Mitch Kogan. Mitch interviews Game Design graduate Adam Henderson (BA '20) who, along with Agusia Krzywinska (BSc '20 in Game Programming) has launched the game studio Adjective Noun. Links Adjective Noun Studios First cohort graduates from Brock-Niagara College GAM…

Let's talk about food! English MA student Genevieve Wilson talks about food delivery services, keto diet culture, Instagram, and economics with us in this episode . Genevieve shares her ongoing research into the rhetoric and discourse around meal prep services and explores links between keto diet discourse and the far right movement. Links Master o…

thank you all for tuning in to the first episode of “ damn journal, “ i have been looking forward to bringing my podcast back to life ! i enjoy my talks with you all and i hope you all enjoyed this episode and continue to come along on this journey with me. i want this to be a safe space for all my listeners to grow and become better within themsel…

This episode we talk with English MA student Alex Wedler. Our conversation ranges from Chernobyl to Paradise Lost as we explore ideas of environment, place, and exile in literature. Alex unpacks the idea of hyper objects and how events can stick to people, as well as sharing his insights into the grad student experience. Works Mentioned The Tiger b…

Our grad series continues this episode with an exploration of the history of disability in Ontario. We speak with recent MA History graduate Carolyn Fast (BA '14, MA '21), whose MA thesis focussed on the stories of people who experienced institutionalization and explores the continuing impact of this lesser-known aspect of Ontario history. Between …

Welcome to series three of Foreword! This series we will be bringing you interviews with our graduate student researchers in our Classics, History, and English MA programs, as well as our Interdisciplinary Humanities PhD program. Today's featured guest is Shakeel Ahmed, an MA student in the Department of Classics and Archaeology. Shakeel shares wit…

This episode is the finale of a three-episode series of “Chronicles of A Spy in Acadia”: a student-produced podcast researched, written, recorded and edited by the students of Brock University’s History 4P11 class. The podcast centers on Atlantic colonial Canada in the 18th century by looking at the events through the eyes of a real-life historical…

This episode is the second in a three-episode series of “Chronicles of A Spy in Acadia,” a student-produced podcast researched, written, recorded and edited by the students of Brock University’s History 4P11 class. The podcast series centers on Atlantic colonial Canada in the 18th century by looking at the events through the eyes of a real-life his…

This episode is the first in a three-episode series of “Chronicles of A Spy in Acadia”: a student-produced podcast researched, written, recorded and edited by the students of Brock University’s History 4P11 State and Society in Colonial Canada class. The podcast centers on Atlantic colonial Canada in the 18th century by looking at the events throug…

How are our personal and communal identities shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and the traumas we experience? Today's guest, Dr. Cristina Santos, shares how stories like Twilight, the Hunger Games, and Divergent, repackage old ideas of what it means to be a woman and how these fairytale archetypes translate into our social psyche. She will al…

Populism: What is it, where do we see it, and why does it work? Today's episode explores some of the nuances of this political approach and how the American shift to Trumpism impacts Canada and other countries. Guest Ibrahim Berrada also shares how misinformation arises, the risks it poses, and the need for people to work together to overcome COVID…

It’s pretty fair to say that the last year has been a tumultuous one. We are still living through the pandemic, and we lived through the endless news cycles and uncertainties of the American election in 2020. Climate change is still threatening, with dramatic weather happening around the globe. But this certainly isn’t the first time that a society…