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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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Join our host, Paul-Anthony Surdi, in this exciting episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast as he sits down with three incredibly talented Tattoo Artists—Chico Cortez, Bloody Ally, and Moony! They dive deep into what it’s like to be a woman in the tattoo industry, sharing their experiences from tattoo apprenticeships to navigating studio life …
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Send us a text Can one woman's journey from cookies to cosmetics reveal deeper truths about spirituality and self-expression? Meet Ashley Ashley, a dynamic soul from Atlanta, Georgia, whose life story spans from working at Insomnia Cookies to becoming a sales trainer for Lush Cosmetics. Join us on this episode of Inktails as we explore Ashley's pur…
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Ready to level up your tattoo business? In this episode of Ink Different Tattoos, we’re revealing how to master client relations to build lasting connections and keep clients coming back! From creating a comfortable vibe to communicating like a pro, we’re sharing insider tips from seasoned Tattoo Artists on delivering an unforgettable client experi…
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First up: Steve and Darren have a mea culpa on Ink the Original -- it does exist (sort of?). Then, a dizzying array of Dave Lee Roth's slogans, domain names, quotes and ideas. Alex Van Halen's book is a month away -- will there be DLR dirt or not Plus, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Steve opines on the quality of A Little Ain't Enough and …
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In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast, we share everything you need to know about launching a successful career as a professional Tattoo Artist. This episode covers the key steps to becoming a tattoo artist, the importance of choosing the right Tattoo Apprenticeship, and how Ink Different guarantees job offers upon completion. Learn …
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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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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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Send us a text 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 while div…
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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 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 school stu…
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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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Steve interviews Darren, taking a deep dive into the latter's new book, DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World. Darren gets into the stories, the interviews, info uncovered, and the how and why Diamond Dave is still an influence. Plus, at the top, some thoughts and discussion about Dave's recent "Roth Show" podcast episodes and the stories …
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Darren and Steve go to epic lengths in trying to figure the new episode of "The Roth Show" and what David Lee Roth is talking about (e.g. Sammy being abducted and probed by aliens, $92,000 spent on dispensary weed, Costco (Kirkland?) weed, and some truly ugly stories about Alex and Eddie Van Halen. Whew...where do we go from here? Gues what? Darren…
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Darren and Steve welcome Brando from the very cool Appetite For Distortion Podcast, a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast. And there's lots of tales to tell! There's the frustrating and befuddling NDA's, fascinating stories behind Brando's unreleased/unfinished Doug Goldstein autobiography (now available to his Patreon members), the connections and simila…
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Darren and Steve are thrilled to welcome back Eric Senich of VHND.com and the "Booked On Rock" Podcast. Eric delves into VHND.com getting the exclusive quote from David Lee Roth in response to Sammy Hagar's open invite to join him on stage during the Best of All Worlds Tour and why we'll never see it happen! Plus, wishing Dave would do a similar to…
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From "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill" to "The S**t That Killed Elvis," Steve and Darren dig a little deeper into the seven released songs (so far) from the mythical John5 sessions. What's pretty good, not so hot, who's played on them, and the contiuing, befuddling way they're being put out. Thanks to Steve's Spotify playlist featuring those…
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A belated happy birthday to Diamond Dave...the "new" track "Manda Bala" from the John 5 sessions/album up at YouTube (but mysteriously, only there, as of this recording) -- was that album a "contigency plan" if there wasn't going to be another Van Halen album Plus, Dave live in Vegas recently with Royal Machines, rumors of pro-shot Van Halen shows …
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The DLR Cast's summer hiatus is over as Darren and Steve pontificate, ponder, and remain perplexed about various happenings in Diamond World. The Roth Show podcast...is it over? For now? The recent slew of Dave videos and repurposing old(er) footage, the music in those videos... "Love Time" and was that a bit of Imani Coppola's "Legend Of A Cowgirl…
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Darren and Steve are back, talking all things David Lee Roth! First, Darren's got some theories on the run of recent videos Diamond Dave has put out of late: there's the "Vote for Pedro," the video US Festival/Van Halen mini-documentary, via the super-cool YouTube channel The Tapes Archive, and Dave hunts a squirrel sculpture. But wait, there's mor…
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Darren and Steve discuss the latest happenings in DLR land - trying to figure out what the most recent episode of the Roth Show was all about (and who it was about?), and the latest video from the Mojo Dojo, "Let's Take A Ride" - a cover of a 1982 Shalamar song! Then, a new feature here at the DLR Cast, The David Lee Roth Song-O-Rama! Did you know …
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What if there was a David Lee Roth & The Mambo Slammers All-Stars Tour this summer...every summer? Darren and Steve ponder what should have been, but alas, won't ever be. Plus, various dream band members, Eddie Van Halen and the Brian May's Starfleet box set, some cool Dave tunes on You Tube from his 1996 Vegas shows (a Steely Dan cover!), Gregg Bi…
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Darren and Steve have a blast conversating with their friends Brent and Darin of The Bogus Otis Podcast, talking about Sammy Hagar's and David Lee Roth's 2002 co-headlining tour! From backstage to onstage, what was, what could have been, what should have been...and much more! Plus, Van Halen frustrations, the time leading up to the "Sans Halen" tou…
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Paging Johnny Carson... Steve and Darren are befuddled, puzzled and mystified by some recent David Lee Roth happenings: the three songs at that Home Depot managers convention in Las Vegas, the :45 "Friends in Low Places" with a burger video that popped up, and Howard Stern talking about Dave talking about him! Plus, Billy Sheehan and pre-recorded v…
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