A Tattoo Podcast

A Tattoo Podcast

A Tattoo Podcast talks about tattooing, science, and art. Join our guests as they discuss modern tattooing, science, and art. We answer listener mail, discuss new research, and listen to amazing stories. Previous seasons were called 2 Dudes Talk Tattoos.... We rebranded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

June 2, 2023 132 mins

This week we talk to Shotsie Gorman. A true artist, tattoo pioneer, and influential person. Have a listen to some amazing tattoo stories.

Find Shotsie here:

@shotsiegorman

Facebook shotsie1

Facebook. tarotarttattoo


Our Email:

TattoosandPodcasts@gmail.com


Go To Tattoo Now And Get A Better Business!

https://longevity.tattoonow.com/2dudes


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This week we go over some light history with Shanna Godwin, and art historian with focuses on tattoo stuff! We also read nihilism quotes with Brian of “The Tailored Fit Tattoo Gallery”.

you can find her by following these links:


Instagram - @theshannag, and, @apothictattoostudio

Online - www.Apothictattoostudio.com


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May 19, 2023 94 mins

This week we talk to Dian Henk, author, artist, and all around good guy. By golly, he’s a true gem. Find his stuff by following a link below!

website: danhenk.com

https://www.instagram.com/deadguyllc https://www.facebook.com/deadguyllc https://www.tiktok.com/@danhenk


Go To Tattoo Now And Get A Better Business!

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May 5, 2023 85 mins

This week we talk with the legendary Vyvyn Lazonga! It’s a really chill chat about tattooing and we start the trend of making her even more legendary by inventing stories about her past.


You can fin more about her by following these links:

https://www.madamelazongastattoo.com/

https://instagram.com/madamelazongastattoo

https://www.facebook.com/madamelazongastattoo


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April 21, 2023 107 mins

Ben Shaw and I from the APT sit down to discuss regulations. It's not really about the history but it does have something historical attached to it.

Check out Ben's stuff by following these links:


YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCK-rGNjPEhFezK_4gHfKg9Q

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-shaw-bb61607b

Facebook https://m.facebook.com/zenbenshaw/

Instagram:@benshawarchetype

TikTok: benshawarchetype

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April 14, 2023 100 mins

This episode features Matt Lodder, Ph.D. Art Historian from the University of Essex in the UK. We talk a bit about tattoo history and share our thoughts about tattooing nowadays. Here are some links to follow Matt:

twitter.com/mattlodder

instagram.com/mattlodder

https://www.instagram.com/beneaththeskinpod/


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April 7, 2023 111 mins

This week Rian talks with Po Zhang, a master tattooer with a unique understanding of global tattooing. He is an amazing person and a philosopher, fine artist, teacher, mentor, and successful business owner. Po is really the pinnacle of what tattooers attempt to achieve in their career.

It's a fantastic chat.


Here is where you can find Po:

IG: @popotattoo

www.Worldfamoustattooartgallery.com


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March 31, 2023 89 mins

This week, Rian talks with Steve Peace - the owner of Immaculate Concept tattoo in Calgary, Alberta Canada. He's also the boss of the Alberta Tattoo Arts Festival in Calgary and Edmonton... 2 of the largest tattoo shows in North America.

We talk about conventions, and tattoos, and get into some excellent jokes at the end of the show.

We hope you enjoy it.



You can check out all of his stuff by following these links:

Tattoo Studi...

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March 24, 2023 92 mins

On the show this week, Damon Conklin. Not only does he have an interesting history in tattooing, but he also slays the critiques! We talk about his origin, ego, influence, and how he sold Afroskulls to nazis.


You can check out all of his stuff by following these links:

https://instagram.com/supergenius__tattoo/

https://www.seattle-tattoos.com/

https://www.instagram.com/damon_conklin/

https://www.facebook.com/damonconklin67


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March 17, 2023 99 mins

On the show today, we talk to Gabe Ripley. He's a tech geek who owned one of the most successful shops at the turn of millennia. Funny thing is, he doesn't even tattoo! Here us talk with an accent about tech, shop ownership, and how the most vulnerable parts of us can bring you down when at the top.


You can check out Gabe's stuff by following these links:

TattooNOW.com

reinventingthetattoo.com

Tattoogathering.com


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March 4, 2023 121 mins

We are talking with Kari Barba on today's show. Learn why we have gloves in tattooing, why having ghosts can be a problem if you paint in your underwear, and how to break bones when you dance!


You can find Kari by clicking the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/karibarbatattoo

https://outerlimitstattoo.com


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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2dudestalktats


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March 4, 2023 62 mins

We are talking about a few things in a very relaxed episode. Brian has some technical difficulties, Rian quits social media, tattooing is cool.


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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2dudestalktats


WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Use the promotional code – TWODUDES – at checkout to save 10% on every order!

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February 10, 2023 61 mins

Margo talks to us about tattooing in the 90s and how different things were back then.

You can find her by following these links!


https://margodemello.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@margodemello


SUPPORT THE SHOW BY GIVING US MONEY!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2dudestalktats


WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Use the promotional code – TWODUDES – at checkout to save 10% on every order!

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January 28, 2023 94 mins

We are back, on a mobile hotspot! Don't worry, we ended up getting all the connection issues fixed by the time this comes out so, yeah... Next week will be just as fly as you expect it to be!

In this show we talk about the future tattoo trends of 2023, Toss out the idea of doing a murder mystery podcast about tattooing, complain about scheduling, and Brian gets a chance to make us all feel like we aren't doing enough to stay healthy...

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The dudes haven't recorded for a bit and do some catching up in this episode. Rian is pretty quiet for once, so enjoy Brian walking you through the intro parts of a tattoo apprentice's training. We answer some listener questions and plan a free seminar! There is also some real awkward exchanges when it comes to needle orientation.


And you can find NeedleJig Online at this link:

Needlejig Tattoo Supply


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October 29, 2022 102 mins

The dues have on guest Tony Farra after he offered up his opinion on Instagram over one of Rian's photos. Truth be told, the guy was really insightful and concerned about how tattoos are being done. He was kind enough to come onto the show and hash it out.


We also talk about the chess champion bum bead cheating saga, tell a couple of jokes, and talk about color washes.


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The dudes talk about if Don Ed Hardy is dead, art, Friday the 13th, dirty tubes (Rian is drunk at this time), Lyle Tuttle and old-time tattooers who are just nasty with words, Nutter Butters, nuke drills, and listener questions! 


WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Use the promotional code – TWODUDES – at checkout to save 10% on every order!

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store...

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In this week's episode, we answer more questions, talk about legal stuff, how we are doing a competition against each other, and a bunch of other stuff! By the end, Rian gets so wasted the show turns into a dive bar at 2 AM. It should be a fun listen! We didn't even edit this one!


WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

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In this week's episode, the Dudes talk about listener skin conditions, the Vlad Blad Rotary, other machines, how awful this year has been, HOUSE SEX, and a bunch of other stuff. Come in and relax. It's a chill as heck show!


Links for pictures so you can follow along:

COBWEBS-

https://bettertattooing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cobwebbing.jpg


Scarred Skin-

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