60 episodes
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz Andrew Stortz
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5.0 • 61 Ratings
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Tattoo artists will be quick to tell you that things aren't the way they used to be. We sit down with a different tattooer on each episode to discuss how technology, social media and the internet in general have totally changed the way we approach the job.
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053 - Zack Spurlock
Andrew heads to Savannah, Georgia to sit down with tattooer Zack Spurlock to discuss how he ruined his life for tattooing, which bands your favorite tattoos sound like, and why he strives for individuality in his work. Andrew also shares the story about his close encounter with his dream guest, Fred Durst.
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052 - Filip Leu (Part 2)
Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss why he is excited to share his work with friends without seeking validation from social media, why no one is a “natural artist,” AI’s impact on making art, and why tattooing done with care is what it’s all about.
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051 - Filip Leu (Part 1)
Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss what a lifetime of tattooing can do to a person, the lessons his tattooer parents, Felix and Loretta, gave him over the years, and how tattooing is getting too darn detailed.
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050 - Kati Vaughn
NYC tattooer, Kati Vaughn, joins Andrew along with his first and only tattoo apprentice, Kenley, to discuss what it looks like to learn how to tattoo today.
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049 - Onnie O'Leary
Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos.
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048 - Justin Olivier
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.
Customer Reviews
Love it!
Really interesting conversations with really interesting people. Well presented and covering the broad spectrum that is tattooing.
The best resource for Tattoo Education
This podcast is a godsend. Not only is Andrew very well-versed on tattooing, he also asks very interesting questions leading to great conversations - you’ll be introduced to the incredible and the controversial!
Inspiring and awesome content
As someone who is a tattoo apprentice and just starting out tattooing listening to the stories on here and hearing thoughts and opinions of people I respect outside of those I work with everyday is great motivation. Highly recommend giving this a listen, Andrew does a fantastic job and has some amazing guests on! Hope this podcast never ends!