Crazy Philadelphia Eddie

Eddie Funk/Eric Foemmel
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Tattooing: The Life and Times of Crazy Philadelphia Eddie, My Vida Loca; Volumes 1-7 Crazy Philadelphia Eddie is one of the godfathers of American tattooing, and he is missed by the tattoo community. There are more than fifty tapes of Eddie telling his life story, so it will take some time to upload all of the recordings. Mix yourself a couple drinks, hit play, and enjoy the ride. This story is a roller coaster!

  1. 09/10/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 31: Las Vegas

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    Volume 2; Episode 31: Las Vegas

  2. 09/04/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 30: Downtown on the Nickel

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    Volume 2; Episode 30: Downtown on the Nickel

  3. 08/28/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 29: Side Stories and Side Bets

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    Volume 2; Episode 29: Side Stories and Side Bets

  4. 08/22/2019

    Voume 2; Episode 28: Back to Philly...Again

    This podcast episode was published on 8/22/2019, which would have been Crazy Philadelphia Eddie's 83rd birthday!  I will be raising a two glasses for you, my good friend!  We sure do miss you!

    Voume 2; Episode 28: Back to Philly...Again

  5. 08/14/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 27: San Francisco

    Crazy Philadelphia Eddie had so M e gypsy blood pumping through his pirate heart. If he had some spare supplies, extra flash, and e bit of bank roll, he would stake a claim anywhere. This time, it was San Francisco.

    Volume 2; Episode 27: San Francisco

  6. 08/07/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 26: Wrightstown, New Jersey

    Eddie was willing to explore new areas to open a shop. Some of them made a mint, some of the shops struggled.

    Volume 2; Episode 26: Wrightstown, New Jersey

  7. 07/31/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 25: Old Friends, New Faces

    Crazy Philadelphia Eddie explains that the ground he built his business shifted on him. It is hard to compete with the oldest profession in the world.

    Volume 2; Episode 25: Old Friends, New Faces

  8. 07/24/2019

    Volume 2; Episode 24.5: Bob Shaw, Part 2

    This is the second half of Eddie's story about sitting in at Bob Shaw's tattoo shop in Long Beach, California.  Eddie's experience at Bob's shop was a turning point in Eddie's career.  Eddie used to say that when he walked with Bob Shaw, tattooers would always stop him and ask Bob questions.  Eddie pointed this out to Bob, and Bob replied, "One day, Eddie, they will be stopping you when you walk by, and they will ask you the same questions."  If you are listening to these podcasts, I consider you a friend, and I hope that you are lucky enough to find a mentor like Bob Shaw.

    Volume 2; Episode 24.5: Bob Shaw, Part 2
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Tattooing: The Life and Times of Crazy Philadelphia Eddie, My Vida Loca; Volumes 1-7 Crazy Philadelphia Eddie is one of the godfathers of American tattooing, and he is missed by the tattoo community. There are more than fifty tapes of Eddie telling his life story, so it will take some time to upload all of the recordings. Mix yourself a couple drinks, hit play, and enjoy the ride. This story is a roller coaster!

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  • Creator
    Eddie Funk/Eric Foemmel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eddie Funk/Eric Foemmel
  • Show Website
    Crazy Philadelphia Eddie