Tattoo Traditions

Tattoo Traditions

Tattoo Traditions Is a series of interviews and discussions with people that are an integral part of tattooing and its history. The series will be ongoing as we dive deeper into these rich back stories and share it all with you monthly. Thank you for your kindness and interest.

  1. 23/12/2025

    Episode 025 - Henry Goldfield

    We are back after an extended break speaking to the mighty Henry Goldfield Henry started tattooing in the late 50’s, he got his first tattoo from a carnival tattooist tattooing in a basement in Minnesota. He is a huge part of San Franciscos tattoo history and is a true legend within tattooing! His story is fantastic and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short.Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    1h 45m

  2. 01/12/2024

    Episode 024 - Sean Hobden

    We are back after a break with a super interesting episode with english tattooist Sean Hobden. Sean was born on a traveler site in Kent, England in the 1960's. He remembers his grandad having a tattoo which was done in a tent in WW2. His story is absolutely amazing, we talked about his tattoo career, his book, fairground sign painting, old time legends like Jeff Baker and much more. We want to say thank you to his son Josh for helping set this one up. Check out Josh's work here https://www.tattooistinkent.com/ To buy Seans amazing book visit this link below https://www.amazon.com/Tales-School-Tattooing-Sean-Hobden/dp/1479393576/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WidVk4snGVD9Aimmk7fDBJtafkmO8LwYA9EI6ARDl40ObTBqWd7K0yIHHxorRAXhUpjDhQpfhtQdNK6Vy6CbhQ.6ISV6uYT2sANm1BdA7-1mXhuSq1ym2JUx1rMz0NBHrc&qid=1733028211&sr=8-1 Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    1h 40m

  3. 01/06/2024

    Episode 023 - Jonathan Shaw

    This month we got to talk to one of tattooing's true originals Jonathan Shaw, Born in New York but raised in Los Angeles Jonathan had a huge range of artistic influences from very early on. He began writing as his self expression and it was only when he found himself at a dock yard in Mexico that his journey into tattooing really begun. Jonathan’s career has seen him open Fun City in New York, publish books, travel the world and influence famous movie characters! The documentary about his life ‘Scab Vendor Confessions of a Tattoo Artist’ is officially released in theatres in June, check his social media for more details. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    1h 16m

  4. 29/02/2024

    Episode 022 - Eddy Fretwell

    This month we got the opportunity to talk to another british tattoo legend, Eddy Fretwell. Eddy started tattooing in 1963. He bought his first machine from Bill Wesby a tattooist and coal miner for £3.50. He traveled all over England tattooing and also had his own supply company Panther Products. We have wanted to talk to Eddy for a while now so it was really amazing to record his story to share with you! Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    59 min

  5. 31/10/2023

    Episode 021 - Pat Nunziata

    After a summer break we are back with a bang talking to New York legend Pat Nunziata. Pat started tattooing in the 60's in the basement of his mums house in New York. He bought his first machines from Walter Moskowitz after passing his shop on one of his lorry routes. He's tattooed Hells Angels, done house visits and has some brilliant stories. Tattooists like Pat are the reason we do this podcast to keep their names as a part of tattoo history. We hope you enjoy it! Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    1 hr

  6. 31/05/2023

    Episode 020 - Brian Angel

    This months episode is with the brilliant Brian Angel. Brian got his first tattoo in 1965 from the legendary King Arthur Bishop. Shortly after Brian began tattooing himself working on his squadie mates. He has traveled and tattooed all over england and europe and has a very interesting and unique story! We hope you enjoy it. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    55 min
  7. Episode 019 - Bill Loika

    28/02/2023

    Episode 019 - Bill Loika

    This month we called the great Bill Loika at his home in Amsterdam. Bill, originally from America, started tattooing in the 70's. He's worked alongside incredible historical figures like Tattoo Peter and Jack Armstrong. In this episode we talked about the paranormal, Jack Dracula and carnival tattooing. Bill now works at Rose Tattoo in Amsterdam and also takes on commissions for his wonderful paintings. We hope you enjoy his story. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    58 min
  8. Episode 018 - Jeff Jaguer

    31/01/2023

    Episode 018 - Jeff Jaguer

    We are back this month with the brilliant rascal Jeff Jaguer. Jeff was born in Newport South Wales in the 40's. He later joined the merchant navy and travelled all around the world getting his first tattoo in a doorway in India. When he returned to England he started tattooing using machines he had bought from Milton Zeis. In the 80's Jeff released a book 'The Tattoo - A Pictorial History' which is a collectors item today. No one embodies the idea of a true character more than Jeff Jaguer, we really hope you enjoy his amazing story. Audio edited and mixed by Simon Short. Theme music -  "The Smallest House on the Street" by Yannik.

    1h 7m
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Tattoo Traditions Is a series of interviews and discussions with people that are an integral part of tattooing and its history. The series will be ongoing as we dive deeper into these rich back stories and share it all with you monthly. Thank you for your kindness and interest.

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  • Creator
    Tattoo Traditions
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tattoo Traditions
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