6. DEAN SACRED- New Zealand tattooing and Nicholas Cage

4. RAMBO- Old school and memorabilia: This time I ended up in Manchester to meet up with local legend Rambo, owner of what has become one of the city’s landmarks, the historical RAMBO’S TATTOO PARLOUR. Recorded in the pub he owns next door, this talk was another beautiful journey in the ... by TATTOO TALES

66 min listen

7. GORDON TOI- The Maori pride of a native: I’ve been really looking forward to this episode. This year I came back to New Zealand and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to interview a tattooer truly representating the local indigenous culture: the Maori. Gordon Toi is the man. Over his quarter ... by TATTOO TALES

72 min listen

9. HANNAH WOLF- Knowledge is power: This episode is a bit different from what you’re used to. Dense and informative, it shines a light on a new publication, “The science of tattooing”, and those questions not many of us are really able to answer to. The author Hannah Wolf is an Americ... by TATTOO TALES

65 min listen

3. SCOTT ELLIS & OMAR EDMISON- Apprenticeships and bears’ wrestling: For this episode I ended up in Montpellier, France, where I’ve met the colorful American duo Scott Ellis and Omar Edmison. In between croissants and cheap whiskies they shared with me the 50+years of tattooing in between the two of them, where they c... by TATTOO TALES

86 min listen

1. LAL HARDY- British Tattooing at its best: Natural born storyteller, living encyclopedia of tattooing history, unique character with a big heart. There couldn’t have been a more appropriate figure to start my podcast with. Lal embodies the true spirit of this new brand series of inspiring and... by TATTOO TALES

85 min listen

5. ANDREAS COENEN- Giving back to the trade: An honest talk with a dedicated man who found his purpose over a long career and puts his heart in front of every decision he makes. This is Andreas in a nutshell. Committed, inspired, concerned about giving back to the very trade he dedicated his li... by TATTOO TALES

72 min listen

6. DEAN SACRED- New Zealand tattooing and Nicholas Cage: At the other very end of the world, Auckland New Zealand, I’ve met with Dean for an honest, refreshing chat. Dean is one of the finest tattooers this country ever produced and he influenced a whole generation with his incredible Japanese large scale ... by TATTOO TALES

57 min listen

16. MEHAI BAKATY- It’s all about the people: In New York the name Bakaty and Tattooing are two sides of the same coin and the city knows it well. A second generation tattooer, Mehai watched his father Mike, respected and loved legend in the Lower East Side, practicing the craft since he was fou... by TATTOO TALES

56 min listen

15. CHAD KOEPLINGER- The difference between a traveler and a tourist: When you lose yourself into different cultures of distant countries you re-emerge with a newly found appreciation for the people you met and for all the beautiful nuances that characterize them. A deeper sense of wonder and acceptance. This is the di... by TATTOO TALES

54 min listen

11. TERRY MANTON- The history of Scottish Tattooing: Why is important to learn about the past? Studying where we come from allows us to understand where we’re at today, to develop appreciation for what we have and to treat it with respect, going beyond short-sighted personal interests in the eyes of a ... by TATTOO TALES

41 min listen

35. RUSS ABBOTT- Innovation within tradition: Tattooing and everything connected to it changed profoundly in the last years: the rise of social medias; the opening of a once underground world to a wider audience, with a controversial spectrum of consequences; the distribution of information. The... by TATTOO TALES

46 min listen

2. HANKY PANKY- The Dutch pirate: Henk Schiffmacher is the true living legend of Dutch tattooing. Over his 40+ years career he represented the true spirit of this craft, once belonged to pirates, outcasts and rebels, with adventure, humor and dare. In this episode recorded in his hou... by TATTOO TALES

82 min listen

8. YUSHI HORIKICHI- Japanese working longevity: On a beautiful New Zealand summer night in Tapua, with the background of the crickets chirping, I had the pleasure of having a nice chat with Yushi. He’s on a world tour with his beautiful family and for a coincidence(is there such a thing?) we happe... by TATTOO TALES

56 min listen

14. VIRGINIA ELWOOD & STEPHANIE TAMEZ- Two beautiful souls: Two creative souls that found each other, this is the beautiful story of Virginia and Stephanie. They both gained their reputation through years of hard work and dedication at the highest levels of this profession, shoulder to shoulder with the best.... by TATTOO TALES

64 min listen

10. SHANE ENHOLM- All you gotta be is real: Tattooer, punk rocker, bank robber, surfer, musician... it’s hard to put Shane in a box. His life could be a movie, a good one, made of passion, defeat, revelations and love. Love for what life is, for the good and for the bad. In his words there is ... by TATTOO TALES

76 min listen

24. FRANK ROSENKILDE- A big heart in Danish tattooing: Frank Rosenkilde is a walking piece of Danish tattooing history. From a country with a very rich tradition, Frank has been tattooing for over four decades, crossing paths with some of the most significant tattooers of his time. Tato Ole, Mike Malone,... by TATTOO TALES

56 min listen

21. C.W. ELDRIDGE- The importance of history: C.W. developed a passion for tattooing very early on. His service in the Navy in the 60’s brought him across the world, collecting tattoos in exotic parlors like Pinky Yun’s in Hong Kong. After getting tattooed by Ed Hardy he got offered the opportun... by TATTOO TALES

41 min listen

13. ROBERT RYAN- Spirituality, traditional foundations and contract killers: Some people keep traditions alive, some people push boundaries, others implement their own vision in within a well understood and processed style.Robert is one of the latter.He absorbed the foundations of American Traditional over a long career, cros... by TATTOO TALES

54 min listen

17. JASON TYLER GRACE- The answer is within: I have a lot in common with Jason, most of all a restless spirit that brought us both to travel the world for years in search of that ”something” we couldn’t name. Years down the line Jason is a more mature man and artist with a newly found sense of ... by TATTOO TALES

84 min listen

22. KARI BARBA- Continue to learn: When Kari talks about tattooing, a rare quality strikes you right away. The fresh sparkle in her eyes tells you, better than a thousand words, that her 42 years in the business haven’t diminished her passion. If anything they distilled it into a deep... by TATTOO TALES

46 min listen

20. ALEX BINNIE- Nothing is perfect: Alex Binnie needs no introduction. Founder of the legendary Into You in London and unanimously considered one of the most influential artists for more than one generation of tattooers, Alex shares his invaluable take on art, the creative process and ... by TATTOO TALES

44 min listen

12. SHAWN BARBER- Life through the eyes of a painter: I remember how I used to look at Shawn’s paintings 10yrs ago, amazed by his masterful use of color, composition and personal interpretation of the subject. A fresh voice in the tattoo world. It’s beautiful to have witnessed his personal artistic traj... by TATTOO TALES

40 min listen

33. FREDDY CORBIN -When kindness meets talent: There is a reason if everybody likes Freddy Corbin. His experience and contribution made him well known all over the world but that only doesn’t bring you that type of respect. His kind personality makes him connect joufully with people, instantly m... by TATTOO TALES

48 min listen

23. TAMARA SANTIBAÑEZ- Social justice and the political potential of tattooing: Tamara is a talented and respected member of the tattoo community. There’s much more than what meets the eye tho. Artist, Anarchist, Teacher… a spirit that transcends and breaks the boundaries of one specific field. Tamara’s work in the field of soci... by TATTOO TALES

59 min listen

18. TONY COHEN- Tattooing since 1967: Tony has been tattooing for over 50 years, longer than many of us have been alive. Just for that he deserves huge respect. A tattoo godfather in Australia, he’s well known in the community worldwide, crossing paths over his long career with institu... by TATTOO TALES

35 min listen

25. GOOD TIME CHARLIE- The birth of fine line: Charlie Cartwright is a living legend. Crossing paths with some of the most influential American tattoo artists(Bert Grimm and Owen Jensen, to name a few), he’s been tattooing for six decades now. Together with Jack Rudy and his team of artists, he d... by TATTOO TALES

45 min listen

32. NICK COLELLA & ROBERT RYAN- The Off The Wall Project: This episode is part of the OFF THE WALL project, an initiative to put the spotlight back on flashes as foundation of traditional tattooing. Learn more at @stef_bastian_presents Today’s guests are Nick Colella and Robert Ryan. Two veterans of trad... by TATTOO TALES

29 min listen

29. DAVID SPEED from Creative Rebels: David Speed is the co-host of the Creative Rebels podcast. His rich personal experience in the creative world(David has tattooed for a few years and has been a graffiti artists for two decades) enabled him to understand what it takes to build the bes... by TATTOO TALES

55 min listen

19. DEB YARIAN- The strength of a woman: 40 years tattooing and going strong. That’s the word that I think can describe Deb best, Strong. She’s well known in the community for her kindness, authenticity and genuine love for tattooing. That type of old school lifelong love, matured in time... by TATTOO TALES

64 min listen

41. EDDY DEUTSCHE- The dream of a kid in Detroit: Eddy has been part of the tattoo Renaissance in the San Francisco area in the 90’s, together with other key figures like Freddy Corbin, Juan Puente, Scott Sylvia, Marcus Pacheco… it’s because of him that a whole trend started and evolved in countless... by TATTOO TALES

55 min listen

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