Podcast Episodes

87. AMELIA OSTERUD - The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them

With a master’s degree in History and Library Science, Amelia Klem Osterud is recognized as a leading scholar in tattoo history and 19th-century side…

13 hours ago

86. ESCODA - A labour of love

Escoda is a third-generation family business and an industry icon, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a testament to true craftsmanship, community…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

85. ECKEL - Neotraditional tattooing and the artistic journey

Eckel’s name speaks for itself. Over the years he inspired countless artists with his drawings, tattoos, and paintings, establishing himself as a mai…

1 month, 1 week ago

84. JASON KUNDELL - The elusive mastery

Today we sit down with Jason Kundell, a veteran tattoo artist with an inspiring 30-year career. We trace his journey from his roots in Southern Calif…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

83. MANAMI OKAZAKI - Japan’s tattoo underworld and artisanal heritage

Welcome into a captivating journey through the hidden and historical world of Japanese tattooing with journalist, author, and cultural expert, Manami…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

82. ‘HORIBUDO I’ ROBERTO BORSI - Traditional Japanese Tattooing, Tebori, and Lifelong Mastery

Step into a humbling reflection on dedication that echoes the slow, deliberate rhythm of the traditional Tebori techniques we discuss.

In this episod…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

81. RUETHLESS IRONS - How corporations are taking over tattooing

Today, I’m sitting down with Rue from Ruethless Irons for a conversation that gets right to the heart of things.

Rue has been in the game since the l…

4 months, 1 week ago

80. PINO CAFARO - Struggle, balance and the importance of letting go in Japanese tattooing

In this episode of Tattoo Tales, I sit down with a man who has spent over three decades navigating the deep waters of our craft with utmost dedicatio…

5 months, 1 week ago

79. TERRY MCKENNA - The Karuizawa Mokuhanga School of woodblock printing

Curious about how to make woodblock prints?

In this episode of Tattoo Tales, I’m joined by Australian artist Terry McKenna, known by his artist nam…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

78. The Seven Tengu scrolls

Get ready for another very nerdy episode into Japanese Folklore. This time we explore the figure of the Tengu, as portrayed in medieval chronicles an…

6 months, 3 weeks ago