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How to Access, Survive and Thrive in the Tattoo Industry, Today! Join tattoo shop owners Paul-Anthony Surdi and Gabe Jaksich as they dive into the trials and tribulations of the Tattoo Industry. Every other week they bring in guest tattoo artists to discuss not only income and best practices, but also life in the industry. Whether it's learning about the art of the hustle, navigating change and adulthood in the industry, or starting your first apprenticeship, Ink Different has you covered. T ...
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Hi! My name is Viktoriia Zubok. I’m a tattoo artist from Kyiv, Ukraine. https://viktoriia-ink.com/ I have been tattooing since 2019, the first years it was my hobby, it became a continuation of my creative path to which I was always attracted. I tried for a long time to understand what I want to be when I grow up, and at the same time I tried a lot of different things, but it was all related to creativity. I studied hair styling in college, it taught me not to be afraid to do things with people.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Ink Different Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we discuss the awesome world of tattoo conventions with tattoo industry experts Chico Cortez and Loco Dharma! This episode is packed with essential do's and don'ts for tattoo artists, touching topics from setting up a standout booth to mastering the art of networking. We also explore …
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Darren and Steve return from their summer break and take a really deep dive into an interview Darren had with a person who did marketing for Ink The Original -- David Lee Roth's tattoo skin care company. There's some fascinating and funny information here about the early attempts at creating a marketing and publicity plan for a company that perhaps…
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This week Zorba and Karl discuss a surge in sugary drink intake by children and adolescents over the last several decades, and they look at new research showing Generation X […]
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder if it's possible to shift from a high-pressure career to a more fulfilling one without losing your mind? Meet Nayeli, who takes us through her compelling journey from the demanding world of pharmacy to finding her true calling in real estate. Listen as she shares what it's like to balance part-time pharmacy work …
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Get ready for a fun and insightful chat with Chico Cortez, a tattoo artist who knows all about being your own boss as a Tattoo Artist with more than 30 years of experience in the tattoo industry. We talk about tattoo conventions, sharing what goes down during and after these events, and how to spot scams. Chico shares about his career beginnings an…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how personal challenges can transform into profound strengths? In this heartfelt episode of InkTales, we sit down with Vanessa, an inspiring educator and mother of five, whose journey into teaching was sparked by her oldest son's learning disability. Vanessa shares how her dedication to teaching high s…
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In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos podcast, we explore the stories of tattoo artists who face the challenges of immigration. "Immigration as a Tattoo Artist" features Gabe Jaksich and Jose Gaddi, who have journeyed from Argentina to establish their careers in the tattoo industry in the USA. Covering from cultural adjustments to legal obst…
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Steve and Darren welcome actor Chris Stack. Chris has appeared in movies and TV including School Of Rock, Third Watch, and is on Broadway now in the acclaimed, very cool and rocking play Stereophonic. Chris is also a big Van Halen fan who has never got caught up in social media or the VH/David Lee Roth/Sammy Hagar dramas, just got caught up in the …
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Ink Different Tattoos podcast! In this episode "Fatherhood and Education w/ José Gaddi," we’ll learn about the unique connection between being a father and a tattoo artist. Tattoo artists Jose Gotti and Gabe Jaksich share their experiences, balancing their role as fathers with their passion for tattooing. The…
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After a mercifully short intro, Darren and Steve welcome super author and music journalist Martin Popoff to talk about his new book, Van Halen At 50! Martin digs into Sam vs. Dave, writing the book, Van Halen albums, Dave's solo career, Dave leaving VH, management, his "A Different Kind Of Truth II: A Proposed Next Van Halen Album" and much more! V…
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Wow! Darren and Steven reach the proverbial holy grail for podcasters, 100 episodes! They wax enthusiastically about making it this far and then welcome two drummers who have played with Dave, nearly 30 years apart, Ron Wikso and Francis Valentino. Ron was in the touring band for the 1994-1995 Your Filthy Little Mouth tour, and Francis was part of …
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Darren and Steve dig into the latest David Lee Roth videos that have been popping up - is this just Dave's "counter-programming?" Plus, why Dave should have been a pop culture/rock icon gues in John Mulaney's Netflix 6-episode live show, Everybody's In L.A. - or could he have been? Plus, are there any left-over tracks from some of Dave's solo album…
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"If one thing is incorrect, what else is incorrect?" So it goes, as Darren and Steve debate and discuss Dave Lee Roth's recent, back-to-back "Roth Show" episodes, "Stalker" and "Who Called The Ambulance." Who the hell is Dell/Del, a descent into a deep state with myster gardeners and plumbers, part of the Civilian Surveillance Corps. Plus various i…
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Darren and Steve discuss, dismantle, and debate the latest in David Lee Roth and DLR-adjacent news. Steve has a dream, Darren has some thought and ideas on royalties and there's the big story from Louder about Van Halen at Castle Donnington in 1984. And some thoughts on Alex Van Halen's book and a new book on VH, Van Halen At 50, by Martin Popoff, …
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Darren and Steve are psyched and very curious about the recently-announced Alex Van Halen autobiography, Brothers, the Van Halen News Desk announcements...and wonder if Dave knew Alex's books was coming? Plus, the usual recent and current video/podcast shenanigans from DLR, Darren talks with Tesla's Brian Wheat about Diamond Dave wanting to manage …
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Another week, another "Dave unhinged" as Diamond David Lee Roth one continues to burn all bridges left (we need more analogies!), this time with Dave's recent (mercifully short) stories on the Roth Show, about a Van Halen accountant getting thrown out a Jones Beach VH show and then, supposedly why the last Van Halen studio album, A Different Kind o…
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