Best Andrew Stortz Podcasts (2023)

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42. TIMOTHY HOYER - Beyond formalism 54:03

23d ago54:03

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Like many of you I have been following Timothy’s career for many years, getting lost in his beautiful impossible worlds. I’m naturally fascinated by good draftsmanship, but Tim’s paintings go beyond that. Apart from the privilege of peeking into his studio, filled with sketches, artworks and painting supplies, I feel grateful for his insights about…

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Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

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049 - Onnie O'Leary 1:27:02

1M ago1:27:02

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Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos. You can find Onnie at TLD Tattoo in Sydney, Australia Get your limited BOOKS CLOSED "Tattooings Not Dead" T-shirt designed by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) This episode is sponsored by GoReminders BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by An…

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41. EDDY DEUTSCHE- The dream of a kid in Detroit 54:55

1M ago54:55

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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 interpretations. As the motto of this show says, “Go to the roots, not to the fruits”, we want to h…

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40. SHANE TAN- Chewing gum & Gangsters 1:25:27

3M ago1:25:27

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If you follow Shane you’re familiar with his work: bold, striking, elegant in its simplicity. His painting a reference in the industry. I recommend you to meet him and his crew if you cross them at some convention, you won’t be disappointed. What I like most of Shane is his ethics and his contagious energy, which make his tattooing 100 times better…

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39. MICHELLE MYLES- NYC Tattoo history 53:01

6M ago53:01

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Are you interested in tattoo history? Get your pen and notebook because this episode is packed with goodies. Once again live at the Aachen’s tattoo convention, I had the pleasure of sharing an afternoon with Michelle Myles from Daredevil Tattoo. Her professional journey goes all the way back to the days of New York’s ban on tattooing. As she crosse…

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38. ANDREW STORTZ & NICK SWARTZ- Tattoo podcasts 1:09:39

7M ago1:09:39

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What do podcasts bring to the tattoo world? What to do with haters? Will Andrew produce Nick’s new career into the videoverse? And will I ever try Nick’s power barbecue? I sat with Andrew Stortz and Nick Swartz, hosts of the two best tattoo podcasts around, to answer these and other deep philosophical questions. Find Nick’s podcast on Instagram and…

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37. RYAN ROI- The spiritual side of money 49:02

7M ago49:02

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For tattooers and creatives the artistic side is not the only factor in running a successful business and giving life to our vision. Money is often a painful note that can stress us out and rob us of creative and productive energy. Ryan, tattooer and financial advisor, teaches us that it doesn’t have to be. What I find particularly valuable in Ryan…

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048 - Justin Olivier 44:07

8M ago44:07

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This episode, Andrew is joined by tattooer and reluctant podcast guest, Justin Olivier. They discuss growing up in New Orleans, escaping hurricanes, the benefits of traveling, and why he likes to keep his head down and focus on his work. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.bea…

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Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

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047 - Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors ft. Juli Moon & Erick Lynch 1:04:41

8M ago1:04:41

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Coming at you from a big historic mansion this episode, Andrew sits down with Juli Moon and Erick Lynch to talk about tattoo history, collecting tat stuff, and how their pasts inform their futures. This conversation was made possible by Historic New England and their exhibit “Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors.” It traces the popularization of tattooin…

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36. MICHAEL MORILD- Art supplies: why it’s better to invest in quality 1:07:52

9M ago1:07:52

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Michael is a Danish abstract painter that has been represented at the Van Gogh Art Gallery and the danish Creative Mind Art&Design. I’ve know Michael for over ten years, through his previous job managing one of Copenhagen best art supply. I’ve always believed that if you really wanna know more about specific paints, brushes and paper you just have …

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046 - I'm Back! ft. Bill Rocha 47:09

9M ago47:09

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Thank you for tuning again after an extended hiatus! This episode is somewhat of a "drawing room discussion" that happens often at my shop. I thought it would be fun to record it and make it into an episode after being radio silent for a while. Lots of room for discussion on this one since we are mostly just spinning our wheels from one topic into …

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35. RUSS ABBOTT- Innovation within tradition 46:10

9M ago46:10

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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. These and more aspects of this art form are being redefined and one of them is particularly present in …

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34. BERNIE LUTHER- The smile of a kid in an old timer 49:27

10M ago49:27

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For this episode we found ourselves in Aachen at the Kaiserstadt Tattoo Expo, as always flawlessly organized by Andreas Coenen. The show opened with a pre-party exhibiting the life work of Bernie Luther, a mind-blowing array of flashes produced over four decades of traveling the world. On the following day I had the pleasure of recording this inter…

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33. FREDDY CORBIN -When kindness meets talent 48:16

11M ago48:16

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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 making you feel at ease. Even from a brief chat you can sense that he cares. Needless to say it was an…

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32. NICK COLELLA & ROBERT RYAN- The Off The Wall Project 29:18

12M ago29:18

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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 traditional tattooing, these artists give us an insightful look on what it means to immerse yourself in the…

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31. OMAR EDMISON & BOBEUS- The Off The Wall Project 43:47

12M ago43:47

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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 In these interviews we talk with Omar and Bobeus about their own personal approach and experience and how to make the most of flashes in the learning process. We mention ta…

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30. LAL HARDY & DR. OLE WITTMAN- The Off The Wall Project 37:43

1y ago37:43

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This episode is part of the OFF THE WALL project, a new art project within the tattoo community to celebrate the flash as foundation of traditional tattooing, while raising money for those families affected by the war in Ukraine. In this series of short interviews we ask our guests a little bit about tattoo history and the origin of the flash, what…

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29. DAVID SPEED from Creative Rebels 54:54

1y ago54:54

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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 best version of yourself and your business, often one being a reflection of the other. What gave birth …

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28. HOLLY ELLIS, CHAD KOEPLINGER, ROBERT RYAN, ANDREAS COENEN- American Traditional 51:17

1y ago51:17

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Today I want to introduce you to a new series that I’m incorporating in what we normally do in the podcast. This series of extra episodes is called PANEL, and it will feature multiple guests at once, breaking down a specific topic. Each artist with their own unique experience and perspective. For the first panel, I sat down with four of the most in…

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27. SHOTSIE GORMAN- Larger than life 1:13:28

1y ago1:13:28

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Shotsie Gorman is a character larger than life. One of those old timers that, you know, “they just don’t make them anymore”. Behind his 4+ decades of tattooing there is a deeply routed drive for Art, with capital A, and perhaps a la even deeper appreciation for Life and the people he crossed path with. In this episode we talk about his start in tat…

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26. DANA BRUNSON- There’s more than a pretty picture 44:23

1+ y ago44:23

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I could introduce Dana Brunson mentioning all his accomplishments and all the majorly influential artists he crossed path with in his 50 years tattooing, Huck Spaulding, Paul Rogers, Cliff Raven, Don Nolan, Crazy Eddie… but we won’t do that. The aspect that I feel best describes Dana is his wonderful heart and genuine love for tattooing and the peo…

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25. GOOD TIME CHARLIE- The birth of fine line 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

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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 developed in the 70’s what we call today “fine line”, bringing tattooing from 3-6 needles to just one…

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24. FRANK ROSENKILDE- A big heart in Danish tattooing 55:54

1+ y ago55:54

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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, Tato Svend and Henning Jorgensen, to name a few. His passion, burning today as forty years ago, mad…

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23. TAMARA SANTIBAÑEZ- Social justice and the political potential of tattooing 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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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 social justice highlights the potential that tattooing carries with the concept of trauma-informed care …

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Searching with JTG

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Searching with Holly Ellis 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

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Holly Ellis is the owner of Idle Hand Tattoo in San Francisco, an infamous shop known the world over. But she is so much more than that, she is a powerhouse, a force of nature, an incredibly talented, driven and independent woman who lives with a great sense of purpose and determination. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/sup…

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Searching with Mariano Castiglioni 1:35:05

1+ y ago1:35:05

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Mariano looks like Antonio Banderas and is one of my favorite people in the world. He is a tattoo artist in Buenos Aires, Argentina and owns a shop named Well Done Tattoos. He shared his experience of growing up in Argentina and travelling the world to learn his craft, what he finds most important in his life and how he resents me eating his empana…

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Searching with Andrew Stortz 2:18:21

2y ago2:18:21

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Andrew Stortz is the host of the podcast Books Closed and star of various YouTube videos. Andrew and Jason had a wide ranging conversation about tattooing, creativity, creating content, transparency, public opinion and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/support

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Searching with Porous Walker 1:44:50

2y ago1:44:50

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Porous Walker is one of Jason's favorite artists and creative people. This interview provides a peek inside the mind of The artist and how he approaches life and does his best to make a game out of everything and how he does his best to make art out of every moment in life --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/support…

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Searching with Yutaro 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

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Yutaro hails from Japan and currently tattoos in London at Red Point Tattoo. He is a Tattoo Warrior. He is a thoughtful and endearing man, who shares his experiences in this life and some of the philosophy he's picked up along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/support…

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045: Sharky 47:45

2y ago47:45

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Tattoo artist, Sharky, talks about how travels and adventures have prepared her for almost anything, how that same spirit played into the start of her tattoo career, and about her friendship with Lyle Tuttle. Find Sharky at Classic Tattoo in San Marcos, TX. Catch her new IGTV show live every Monday night at 9pm EST, “Welcome To The Backroom” and wa…

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22. KARI BARBA- Continue to learn 46:17

2y ago46:17

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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, humble appreciation for what this represents. Personal growth, meaningful friendships, craftsmansh…

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044: The Year That Tattooing Stood Still 47:13

2y ago47:13

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The past year has been riddled with shutdowns and uncertainty in tattooing and the rest of our lives. Andrew takes a look back at some unpublished interviews from last May, as well as some current stories from a couple tattooers who are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in different ways. This episode's guests: Lauren - Diamond Mind Tattoo …

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Searching with Hanna Sandstrom 2:04:14

2y ago2:04:14

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Hanna is a talented tattoo artist who was born in Sweden, who spent many of her years living and tattooing in the US. She was kind enough to sit and talk with us about her battle against stage 4 cervical cancer. Hanna is a thoughtful warrior. She omits so much light and grace in her attempt to live with and observe this disease she has been fightin…

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Searching with Naza 1:12:24

2y ago1:12:24

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Jason sits down to talk with Naza, one of the worlds finest black work tattoo artists. They talk about his upbringing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his travels, and how he ended up living and working in Barcelona, where he owns A1BCN.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/supportBy Jason Tyler Grace

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Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

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043: Nikko Hurtado 1:19:07

2y ago1:19:07

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Nikko Hurtado is one of the biggest names in the tattoo industry. We discuss the path that lead him there, side effects of the pandemic, new trends in social media, and what's up with Fred Durst? Find Nikko at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, CA and Black Anchor Gallery in Hollywood, CA. This episode is sponsored by: DOS-M Digital Optimizations…

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Searching with Claudia De Sabe 1:56:46

2y ago1:56:46

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On Episode 3 we sit down withClaudia De Sabe, a brilliant tattooer and a highly skilled artist. She is based in London and works at Red Point Tattoo, a shop she owns with her partner Yutaro Sakai, where they also run their brand Deco Boco. We had a deep and wide ranging conversation, stretching from her growing up in Italy and learning to tattoo, t…

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21. C.W. ELDRIDGE- The importance of history 40:59

2y ago40:59

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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 opportunity of learning tattooing and from there he crossed paths with pillars of modern tattooing. Paul Jef…

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042: Hanna Sandstrom 57:21

2y ago57:21

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Tattoo artist Hanna Sandstrom talks about her career that has brought her around the world, and how she has slowed it all down to focus on her health and what is truly important after getting a cancer diagnosis. Follow Hanna's work here and find more current info about her here BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA…

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Searching with Chuco Moreno 1:53:28

2y ago1:53:28

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In this episode we sit down with Chuco Moreno a tattoo artist from Merced California. Chuco specializes in black and grey chicano tattoos but has used his platform of tattooing to spread a larger message. He shares his story of growing up in California and what he's learned along the way.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-grace68/sup…

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041: Ink Banned in Europe ft. Selina Medina 44:51

2y ago44:51

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Have you heard about the ink ban in Europe? After seeing some conflicting information online, I talk to Selina Medina about what is really going on. What does it mean for tattooers? Will the US follow suit and start regulating tattoo pigment? Check out the resources that Selina shared with me HERE. Get your copy of "The Science of Tattooing" Read t…

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Searching with Austin Maples 57:15

2y ago57:15

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On the first episode of Searching with JTG, Jason Tyler Grace sits down with Austin Maples a tattoo artist and entrepreneur who works out of Los Angeles, to talk about what Austin has learned in his time here on planet earth. They cover the craft of tattooing, making plans, achieving goals, love, loss, failures, accomplishments and lessons learned.…

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040: Faith (@americanflesh) 1:25:43

2y ago1:25:43

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In this episode, I talk to Chicago tattoo artist, Faith (@americanflesh), about how she walked away from tattooing for over 2 years to undergo conversion therapy through a church, what it was like coming back to tattooing afterward, and her inspiration to open her new shop Wish Me Luck Tattoo. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:17) Do you know Fred Durs…

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20. ALEX BINNIE- Nothing is perfect 44:07

2y ago44:07

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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 the unique relationship between artist and client. Find Alex on Instagram @abinniepaperandskin @1770…

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039: Paul Dobleman & Austin Maples 1:17:03

2y ago1:17:03

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Best buds Paul Dobleman (Blackheart Tattoo, SF) and Austin Maples (Enjoy Tattoos, LA) sit in for the show and talk about the state of California tattooing amidst the lockdown, how they've curated focused clientele, and each reveal a deep dark secret. This is a fun one! Timestamps: (00:01) Intro (00:38) Do you know Fred Durst? (02:02) California tat…

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19. DEB YARIAN- The strength of a woman 1:03:42

2y ago1:03:42

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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 times when you often had to swallow your pride to belong to this world, especially as a woman. Beside that…

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038: Remember Tattoo Magazines? 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

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What happened to tattoo magazines? Tat-journalist, James Musker (@toadhell___), joins Andrew this week to talk about his experiences writing for various online and print publications, being there for the end of Skin Deep magazine, and what the future may look like for those who write words about pictures on skin. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew St…

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18. TONY COHEN- Tattooing since 1967 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

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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 institutions of this craft such as Lyle Tuttle, Cliff Raven, George Bone, Lal Hardy, Doc Price, Terry Wrigley…

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037: Performance Art 55:57

2+ y ago55:57

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Is tattooing a performance art? What if the performance is more highly regarded than the tattoo itself? Bill Rocha (@billychop) sits in for this episode to discuss one of the most unique tattooers on Instagram: @RixardTattoo Links to the videos discussed in this episode: Bicycle Feet/Head tattooing Fencing Drone Cello Trampoline BOOKS CLOSED is hos…

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17. JASON TYLER GRACE- The answer is within 1:24:13

2+ y ago1:24:13

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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 purpose. With this interview I wanted to get you to see what I see in him, that special sensitivity …

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16. MEHAI BAKATY- It’s all about the people 56:05

2+ y ago56:05

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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 four years old. At the age of 11 he was making needles for the family business that operated undergroun…

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