Best Jess Jacobsen Podcasts (2024)

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The Art of Competition Tattooing | Kurt Jacobsen 1:17:32

31m ago1:17:32

1:17:32

We’ve got an exciting multi-part series for you with our good buddy, and previous guest Kurt Jacobsen! To us Kurt is known as ultra competitive and uniquely unflappable. He’s also EXTREMELY precise. In this part of conversation, Jake and Kurt discuss the challenges and benefits of competition in the tattoo industry. They explore the decision to com…

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Lifetime Value of a Client | Jesse Drach | EP 281 1:04:35

27d ago1:04:35

1:04:35

For this interview Jake dives into an insightful conversation with Jesse Drach, owner of Ink-Link, about the intricacies of marketing in the tattoo industry. Jesse shares expert advice on leveraging social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, utilizing Google Ads, and the importance of targeting the right audience to promote tattoo shops an…

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Free Ticket To Paradise 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

Find all the links and details about this episode on our deep dive page: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/free-ticket-to-paradise-amy-nicholls-derek-youngberg-paradise-tattoo-gathering~29254 The Paradise Tattoo Gathering is one of the most unique tattoo events in the world. A place where artists can learn from some of the best in the c…

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"Money! How Does That Work?!" A Practical Finance Panel | Mindset Monday | Fireside Chats! EP 280 1:48:54

3M ago1:48:54

1:48:54

We’ve got something exciting for you today! The Inside Fireside Tattoo Club hosted a panel discussion focusing on finance and money management tailored for tattoo artists. Originating from our popular Mindset Monday conversations, this particular session delves into topics such as passive income opportunities, strategies to supplement tattooing inc…

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Side Hustle Gone Wild! | Thom Bulman | EP 279 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Check Out the Deep Dive On FiresideTattoo.com: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/side-hustle-gone-wild-thom-bulman-ep-279~29247 After COVID and the world had shut down Thom, a 17 year tattooer, was struggling to figure out where he was in tattooing. Between making custom shoes and not not knowing when tattooing might freeze up again he …

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Urgent vs Important: The Tattooer's Struggle | Inside Fireside | EP 278 1:19:35

5M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

This is a sneak peak of what you can find in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club. We’ve curated this particular conversation because we think it exemplifies one of the pillars of what the group is trying to achieve as a whole. Creating conversations and provoking discussions that help tattooers get out of their own head and into their careers to make p…

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The Mentor's Role for Apprentice Success | Kurt Jacobsen 54:11

6M ago54:11

54:11

Join Tattoo Tips Tuesday for FREE! https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/tattoo-tips-tuesday~29102 Tattoo Apprentice's Toolkit https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-apprentices-toolkit Tattooers Toolkit https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/tattooers-toolkit The current landscape of tattooing is inundated with a surge of new and untrained …

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Ahoy Wealth! Tattoo Pirates Hoisting the Flag of Financial Freedom | Ryan Roi | EP 276 1:06:29

9M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Check out the Deep Dive Page on Firesidetattoo.com: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/ahoy-wealth-tattoo-pirates-hoisting-the-flag-of-financial-freedom-ryan-roi-ep-276~29185 In the dynamic world of tattooing and artistry, financial literacy is often overlooked. And while being a pirate is all well and good, hoarding your cash in a box u…

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What Makes a Great Tattoo Apprenticeship? | Tim O'Connor | Ep 275 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Join us in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/inside-fireside Apprenticeships are a hot topic in the tattoo industry, often emphasized for aspiring artists. While many have valuable insights into this process, there's a facet that tends to fly under the radar but holds significant weight – mentorship. Strangely, it's…

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Trials of a Tatttoo Machine Builder| Neuma 5 With Carson Hill 47:40

10M ago47:40

47:40

Check out the full Deep Dive page for this episode at: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/trials-of-a-tattoo-machine-builder-neuma-5-with-carson-hill-ep-274~29180 Carson Hill is a real pioneer in tattoo machine technology. Since he has turned his attention to pen style rotary tattoo machines, and we are all better because of it. In today…

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Translating Graffiti Writing To Tattoo Composition | King Ruck 54:11

10M ago54:11

54:11

Check out the Deep Dive Page on Firesidetattoo.com: https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/from-bad-apple-to-tattoo-royalty-king-ruck-ep-274~29179 [09:57] “I would Just grab a marker, and start drawing on someone. Being a graffiti artist and a heavy visual illustrator, it just made it real easy for me to do that” — King Ruck Tattooing on ski…

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Creatures, Acrylics and Pop-Ups?! Oh My! | Tom Strom & Jackee Sandelands 55:10

11M ago55:10

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Can't get enough Fireside? Take it to the next level. Join the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/inside-fireside and Tattoo Tips Tuesday https://www.firesidetattoo.com/tattoo-library/tattoo-tips-tuesday Huge thanks to Tom Strom and Jackee Sandelands for taking the time to share their art brains with us. You can keep up …

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Tattooing Through a Painter's Eye | Chris Dingwell EP 271 1:22:46

12M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Chris Dingwell has been tattooing a long time. Chris Dingwell has been painting a long time. In today's episode, we sit down with Chris to discuss his approach to tattooing and how painting and other fine art mediums have molded him into the tattooer he is today. Enjoy! Join Chris at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering October 12-15, 2023! https://tattoo…

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Are Tattooers Losing Control of Tattooing? | Carson Hill 45:41

12M ago45:41

45:41

Tattooing has obviously been through an incredible period of growth over the last couple of decades. But at what cost? As large corporations and investment groups buy their way into our industry and gain influence, the tattooers, artists and innovators who contributed so much to this craft get swallowed up or drowned out. In today's episode, we sit…

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Tattooing Through the Decades | JD Crowe | EP 269 53:20

1y ago53:20

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Is it Worth the Trade-off? Coil Tattoo Machine Talk with BJ Johnson (Soba One) | EP 268 43:47

1y ago43:47

43:47

See You at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering. Sign up below https://tattoogathering.com/ Join us in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/inside-fireside The rotary machine craze came fast. In fact, if you began tattooing in the last 10 years, there is a good chance you have never used a coil machine at all. In today's epis…

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The Cartridge Dilemma | Cooper | EP 267 1:10:38

1y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Join us in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club https://explore.firesidetattoo.com/inside-fireside Join Cooper and Jake at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering this October 12-15th https://tattoogathering.com/ In this episode, Back for round 3, we have Cooper! This time Jake and Coop take a deep dive into the technology side of things. They discuss how tattoo …

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Tattooing with Purpose Pt 2 |Patrick Paul O'Neil 53:13

1y ago53:13

53:13

Today we continue the conversation with Patrick O'Neil. If you haven't listened to part 1 of this interview, make sure to do that first.By Jake Meeks

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Tattooing With Purpose | Patrick Paul O'Neil (Pt 1) 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Purpose, purposeful, intentional. These seem to be good descriptors for Patrick Paul O'Neil. Patrick is tattooing beautiful, large scale illustrative designs that are carefully thought out and fit the client perfectly. In today's episode, Patrick shares his tattoo experiences and how they helped to form his approach to his own work. This is the fir…

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Tattoo Like a Painter | James Hall | EP 265 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

The traditional tattoo approach of lining, shading and coloring (in that order) never appealed much to James Hall (or Jake for that matter). James has spent the majority of his tattoo career moonlighting as an oil painter and it definitely comes across in his tattoo work. In today’s episode we talk about the value of working in other mediums, James…

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REGULATORS...Tat Em! | Tattoo Regulations with Ben Shaw 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

We have all heard about new tattoo regulations coming down the pipeline. It's no longer a matter of if but when these new laws will affect tattooer's day to day lives. With this in mind, it's important to adopt a mindset that views these upcoming changes as opportunities for improvement and potential breakthroughs rather than the more common fear b…

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Community Growth And Abundance Mindset | Russ Abbott | EP 263 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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Russ Abbott is a true innovator in tattooing. He is always looking for a way to find creative solutions to challenges in our craft. Todays, episode was really not intended to be an episode at all. It was a simple "catch up" call between Russ and Jake that they decided to record. After the call, we immediately knew that the topics discussed and opin…

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Power Supplies and Needle Depth | Aaron Williams | EP 262 1:13:12

1+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Sharpen your pencils and get ready for this deep dive into tattoo gear and technology with Aaron Williams of Tattcom Keep up with Aaron and Tattcom at www.tattcom.us Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout https://neumatattoo.com Get 10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with…

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3D Modeling for Realistic Tattooing 1:03:11

1+ y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Javi Antunez @Javi_TattooedTheory specializes in beautifully rendered illustrative realism in tattooing. He is very well versed in ZBrush and other 3D modeling software and often uses these methods in his tattoo design. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into Javi's tattoo design and thought processes. We discuss tips mixing color accents in b…

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Smashing Mags | Mattlock Lopes | EP 260 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

This week we welcome Mattlock Lopes to the show. out of @inkredible_Tattoo_vb We cover a ton of topics in this episode that will surely be of interest to tattooers of all levels.By Jake Meeks

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Pioneering Color Realism | Nikko Hurtado | EP 259 44:54

2y ago44:54

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Nikko Hurtado’s impact on tattooing over the last 15-20 years has been pretty extraordinary. In today’s episode, Nikko sit’s down with Jake to discuss his journey, his approach to color realism, his current relationship with tattooing, and much more. We want to give a special thanks to Jagermeister for arranging this interview! Enjoy! Learn more ab…

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Fine Art Printing for Tattooers 56:16

2y ago56:16

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Today's episode is all about the art of printing. As tattooers, we often print stickers, shirts, flash and fine art to sell at tattoo conventions, our shops and online. So we sat down with our friend Jason Leeser to pick his brain on everything we should consider when making or ordering prints. Here are links to some of Jason's favorite printing su…

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Who Gives a Torque About Tat Guns? 1:04:01

2y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Why should we care about torque when it comes to Rotary Tattoo Machines (aka Tat Guns)? Well, today we welcome Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo back to the show to talk about the role that torque plays in rotary machines. I hope you get some value from this episode. Thanks

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Launching Your First NFT for Tattoo Artists Pt 3 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

In this 3rd and final episode of our Tattooing and NFT series, we dive deeper into the various NFt marketplaces and talk about the moving parts of both launching and buying NFTs. Thanks again to our guests Jason So, Jesse Smith, Frank La Natra and Nick Baxter for sharing their knowledge.

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Tattooing and NFT PT 2 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

Today we continue our discussion on NFT technology and what it might mean to tattooers. We will dive a little deeper into utility, generative art and some of the problems with NFTs

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Tattooing and NFT Pt. 1 16:07

2+ y ago16:07

16:07

We tattoo artists have all been hearing about NFT, blockchain, crypto and metaverses lately. Every time I turn around, it seems someone I follow is dropping their latest NFT. So, I thought we would put together a series with some of our favorite artists who have some experience in the space.

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Plein Air Painting with Pumas! | Renee Little | EP 256 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

46:43

Our final show from the ParadiseBYOB is also our final show of 2021. We sat down with the incredibly talented artist, Renee Little for a super fun conversation about everything from tattoo cover-ups and building tattoo reference libraries to the dangers of painting with pumas! This is a really entertaining episode, we hope you enjoy it! Thanks for …

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Nick Mitchell Wants To Mess Your Face Up! | EP 255 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

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This was a super fun conversation with the incredibly talented, Nick Mitchell (@nickmitchellhatesyou). We sat down with Nick at the recent ParadiseBYOB in Jiminy Peak, MA and discussed all things caricature, tattoo and zombie...how could this one not be interesting? Points for naming the tattooers Nick zombified in this episode. We know you'll get …

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2021: A Space Tattoo Odyssey with Haley Adams | EP 254 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

43:47

We had such a great conversation with Castro Tattoo owner, podcaster, seminar presenter and bad ass tattooer, Haley Adams, who quickly became one of our favorite new friends we met at the recent ParadiseBYOB. We wind through a number of interesting topics in this one so sit back and enjoy! Like and comment below, let Haley know who she needs to hav…

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Invent Your Own Inspiration! | Jesse Smith | EP 253 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

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We're back to one of our favorite series with one of our favorite artists, Jesse Smith! We filmed this after the recent Paradise BYOB, where Jesse gave his latest seminar (available at https://reinventingthetattoo.com/fireside if you want to check that out). We sit down and talk all about Jesse's history, process and brilliant creation, Carkayous! …

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Large Scale Like A Champion | Andy Chambers | EP 252 1:17:38

3y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Our latest in the Illustrative Artist Series features one of our favorite tattooers, Andy Chambers! There is a ton of great info in this episode. We hope you enjoy it and pull some knowledge from Andy's process! Let us know your experiences and who some of your favorite illustrative artists are in the comments! Support us while buying the stuff you…

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Can a Rotary Feel Like a Coil? | Carson Hill | EP 251 52:14

3y ago52:14

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Carson Hill from Neuma Tattoo Machines returns! Put your thinking caps back on, its time for a little bit of a deep dive into the differences between rotary and coil machines and if you can bridge the gap! Ever think about machine center of mass, stroke profiles? We do in this episode! This is the first of a few talks we have planned with Carson so…

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3 Days to Smarter Tattooing...hint, it's a process! | Cooper | EP 250 1:08:13

3y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

We are really enjoying this illustrative series and hope that you are too! Today we have a real treat with some great knowledge drops from killer artist and good buddy of mine, Cooper. Coop is very much about his process, he's very thoughtful, plans very thoroughly and is extremely process oriented. So, if you're curious about how really high level…

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Creating Memorable Narratives | Adam Shaw | EP 249 48:45

3y ago48:45

48:45

Adam Shaw is not only an award-winning painter, illustrator, and comic creator; he's also a long-time friend of the show and even longer-time friend of Jakes. There are tons and tons of nuggets in this episode, too many links and tips to list, but we hope/know you'll enjoy watching this episode! We hope you enjoy and remember to like, comment, shar…

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Keeping Recurring Themes Fresh | Rich Wren | EP 248 46:59

3y ago46:59

46:59

Continuing our Illustrative Tattooing Series this week we talk with one of our favorite and certainly one of the most prolific tattooers, Rich Wren. Rich puts out a lot of great work and always finds ways to keep his subject matter fresh and engaging. There are tons of nuggets and interesting stories in this one, we think you'll enjoy it! Let us kn…

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Finding the Right Clients | Teresa Sharpe | EP 247 46:37

3y ago46:37

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Teresa Sharpe has changed the client relationship fundamentally. Instead of working with clients to bring their ideas to the skin, Teresa creates her own narratives and finds the right client to bring her ideas to life. When we first listed out artists we would like to interview for this Illustrative Tattooing Series, Teresa was at the top of the l…

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Innovative and Original Illustrative Tattooing | Nick Baxter | EP 246 39:51

3y ago39:51

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We are excited to bring you this new series of interviews focused on Visual Storytelling. We have assembled some of the best illustrative tattooers we know to share their ideas and processes for creating incredible illustrative style tattoos. We are kicking off the series with one of the pioneers of modern, art-focused tattooing, our friend Nick Ba…

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The Apprenticeship Diaries | Amy Nichols | EP 245 1:40:44

3y ago1:40:44

1:40:44

What happens when 2 tattooers with podcasts sit down for an episode? Long format! Grab a drink, get comfy and settle in for our chat with The Apprenticeship Diaries Podcast creator, Amy Nichols! Subscribe, comment, and like...but don't be that one guy! Links for this episode: https://theapprenticeshipdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_appre…

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Power supply vs Batteries. Pros, Cons and Things to Consider | Carson Hill | EP 244 28:55

3y ago28:55

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Battery-powered tattooing has taken the industry by storm lately. In fact, it has happened so fast that many of us have failed to consider just what we might be giving up when we leave our traditional power supplies behind. In this final episode with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines, we discuss the considerations tattooers should have when choo…

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Most Forgiving Machines for Beginning Tattooers | Carson Hill | EP 243 45:08

3+ y ago45:08

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What makes one machine more forgiving than another? What defines a "forgiving" tattoo machine? What factors should beginning tattooers consider when buying their first machine? In today's episode we sit back down with Machine building pioneer Carson Hill to tackle these questions and more. Enjoy! Support us while buying the stuff you need at the li…

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From Prison Apprenticeship to Tattoo School | Ryan Grieve | EP 242 1:06:54

3+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

There are no shortage of paths that artists find themselves on while pursuing a life as a professional tattooer. Today's guest Ryan (@grievinginktattoo), is proof of that. Ryan has had a journey worth talking about, from homemade machines and guitar string needles and prison mentorships to modern tattoo schools. Don't forget that the best way to su…

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Which Machine Should You Buy? | Carson Hill | EP 241 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

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Buying a new tattoo machine can be a stressful decision. There are so many choices these days. What are the variables you should consider? Today, we sit down with machine builder Carson Hill to discuss the topic. Enjoy! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/tattooistcarsonhill/ https://www.instagram.com/neumatattoomachines/ Support us b…

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What Voltage Should You Run Your Machine At? | Carson Hill | EP 240 24:43

3+ y ago24:43

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We are back with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo to discuss machine voltage and power. If you've ever wondered how to determine proper voltage for your tattoo machines, we cover the variables you should consider in today's episode Check out our tattoo focused courses and workshops at the link below https://inside.firesidetattoo.com/ Support us by suppo…

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Why Do We Care About Give? | Carson Hill | EP 239 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

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This week we are back with segment two of this awesome series with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines. We dive deeper into more information on digital give vs mechanical give and so much more. We hope you enjoy this video. Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Ait…

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The Problem With Rotaries! | Carson Hill | EP 238 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

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What are the major differences between coil and rotary tattoo machines? What are the similarities? What caused the huge revolution in rotary machine technology? What was wrong with coils to begin with? In today's episode, we sit down with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines to address all of these questions and much more. Enjoy. Support us by supp…

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