Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsTattoo 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
December 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBAndrew 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. Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTube Find Zack at Kudzu Tattoo in Savannah, GA Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by...
052 - Filip Leu (Part 2)
November 27, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBLegendary 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. This is part 2 of this conversation. Part 1 can be found on Ep 051. Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTube Watch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episode Find Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, Switzerland Find Andrew at...
051 - Filip Leu (Part 1)
November 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBLegendary 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. Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTube Watch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episode Find Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, Switzerland Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidem...
050 - Kati Vaughn
November 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBNYC 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. Then they dive down the rabbit hole of AI tattoos, getting large scale work done while under anesthesia, and TATTOOGATE. What a world! You can watch this episode on YOUTUBE Find Kati at Good Luck NYC in Brooklyn, NY Find Kenley and Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH This episode is sponsored by: TATTOO DREAM Procreate stamp ...
049 - Onnie O'Leary
February 02, 2023 01:51 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBAustralian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos. You can find Onnie at TLD Tattoo in Sydney, Australia Get your limited BOOKS CLOSED "Tattooings Not Dead" T-shirt designed by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) This episode is sponsored by GoReminders BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound
048 - Justin Olivier
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis 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. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound
047 - Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors ft. Juli Moon & Erick Lynch
July 25, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBComing at you from a big historic mansion this episode, Andrew sits down with Juli Moon and Erick Lynch to talk about tattoo history, collecting tat stuff, and how their pasts inform their futures. This conversation was made possible by Historic New England and their exhibit “Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors.” It traces the popularization of tattooing in Boston through the stories, “flash” art, memorabilia, and ephemera of the city’s leading tattoo pioneers. See the show for yourself through...
046 - I'm Back! ft. Bill Rocha
June 10, 2022 03:50 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThank you for tuning again after an extended hiatus! This episode is somewhat of a "drawing room discussion" that happens often at my shop. I thought it would be fun to record it and make it into an episode after being radio silent for a while. Lots of room for discussion on this one since we are mostly just spinning our wheels from one topic into another. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH Follow me on IG @andrewstortz Follow Billy on IG @billychop www.booksclosedpodcast.com...
045: Sharky
April 26, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBTattoo artist, Sharky, talks about how travels and adventures have prepared her for almost anything, how that same spirit played into the start of her tattoo career, and about her friendship with Lyle Tuttle. Find Sharky at Classic Tattoo in San Marcos, TX. Catch her new IGTV show live every Monday night at 9pm EST, “Welcome To The Backroom” and watch archives on @richfie page. This episode is sponsored by: HIRING NOW AT: High Priestess is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier piercin...
044: The Year That Tattooing Stood Still
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe past year has been riddled with shutdowns and uncertainty in tattooing and the rest of our lives. Andrew takes a look back at some unpublished interviews from last May, as well as some current stories from a couple tattooers who are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in different ways. This episode's guests: Lauren - Diamond Mind Tattoo (Massachusetts) Adam Hays - Dedication Tattoo (Colorado) Freak - Deep Seas Tattoo (California) Jasmine Wright - Kings Avenue (New York) ERoy...
043: Nikko Hurtado
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBNikko Hurtado is one of the biggest names in the tattoo industry. We discuss the path that lead him there, side effects of the pandemic, new trends in social media, and what's up with Fred Durst? Find Nikko at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, CA and Black Anchor Gallery in Hollywood, CA. This episode is sponsored by: DOS-M Digital Optimizations For Tattoo Artists Head to digitaltattooers.com to get your FREE strategy session setup today! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@a...
042: Hanna Sandstrom
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBTattoo artist Hanna Sandstrom talks about her career that has brought her around the world, and how she has slowed it all down to focus on her health and what is truly important after getting a cancer diagnosis. Follow Hanna's work here and find more current info about her here BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz and Epidemic Sound Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
041: Ink Banned in Europe ft. Selina Medina
February 25, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHave you heard about the ink ban in Europe? After seeing some conflicting information online, I talk to Selina Medina about what is really going on. What does it mean for tattooers? Will the US follow suit and start regulating tattoo pigment? Check out the resources that Selina shared with me HERE. Get your copy of "The Science of Tattooing" Read the NPR article about the ink ban here Watch this full episode on YOUTUBE Do you know Fred Durst? Help me get him as a guest on the show...
040: Faith (@americanflesh)
February 03, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Chicago tattoo artist, Faith (@americanflesh), about how she walked away from tattooing for over 2 years to undergo conversion therapy through a church, what it was like coming back to tattooing afterward, and her inspiration to open her new shop Wish Me Luck Tattoo. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:17) Do you know Fred Durst? (02:50) Faith’s 2.5 year break from tattooing (05:23) Conversion therapy (12:32) Starting to tattoo again after being ex-communicated from th...
039: Paul Dobleman & Austin Maples
January 28, 2021 01:45 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBBest buds Paul Dobleman (Blackheart Tattoo, SF) and Austin Maples (Enjoy Tattoos, LA) sit in for the show and talk about the state of California tattooing amidst the lockdown, how they've curated focused clientele, and each reveal a deep dark secret. This is a fun one! Timestamps: (00:01) Intro (00:38) Do you know Fred Durst? (02:02) California tattooing shutdown (07:08) Austin’s new shop (09:02) Forced break helped to reprioritize (19:09) Moving out of California? (22:13) Why are so...
038: Remember Tattoo Magazines?
December 09, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat happened to tattoo magazines? Tat-journalist, James Musker (@toadhell___), joins Andrew this week to talk about his experiences writing for various online and print publications, being there for the end of Skin Deep magazine, and what the future may look like for those who write words about pictures on skin. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line:...
037: Performance Art
October 22, 2020 04:23 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIs tattooing a performance art? What if the performance is more highly regarded than the tattoo itself? Bill Rocha (@billychop) sits in for this episode to discuss one of the most unique tattooers on Instagram: @RixardTattoo Links to the videos discussed in this episode: Bicycle Feet/Head tattooing Fencing Drone Cello Trampoline BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Bo...
NYC Tattoo Artist Tests Positive For Coronavirus
March 27, 2020 23:33 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBMeet Jio, a tattooer from New York City who has been dealing first-hand with the coronavirus. As tattoo shops remain closed for business indefinitely around the country, some tattooers are forced to worry more about their health than their financial futures. Follow Jio on INSTAGRAM Watch this clip on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz
036: Who Owns Your Tattoo?
February 24, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBSteve Byrne joins the show again to talk about the legal battle between Sailor Jerry’s widow and a big liquor company, art ownership, intellectual property, and why he wants bootleggers to eat their copies of his work. Steve works at Rock Of Ages Tattoo in Austin, TX. Buy his book Non Stop Tattooing from Atonement Books BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 This episode's sponsors: ETERNAL INK ...
035: Let's Talk About Relationships
February 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBWork/life balance for tattooers is a never ending challenge. Since it was just Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships with the most special of guests...my wife, Rachel. We also hear from Greg Christian and Cindy Stroemple about what it's like when two tattooers tie the knot. I have always felt the pressure of keeping my obsession with tattooing in check. It has had repercussions in my personal life, and is something that I still strive to balance as we speak. My wife sits in on the...
034: Scientific Tattooing
February 10, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBHannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. Hannah Wolf works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA. Check out her book The Science of Tattooing Billy White works at Red Rose Tattoo in Zanesville, OH. Watch the documentary he is featured in: Beneath The Ink BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast....
033: Extracurricular Tattooing
February 03, 2020 13:42 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBI talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. Alex runs the instagram page @tattoogear4sale, which has become the top place to buy, sell and trade (yes, you guessed it) tattoo gear. We talked about how he started the page, and some of the challenges that come with keeping it running. Zac created Afterlife Press, an independent publishing company that has put out two amazing books focusing on some of t...
032: Extended ft. Doreen Garner
January 15, 2020 19:07 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBDidn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner. Doreen works at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY. This extended episode is sponsored by: GoReminders Eliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders. It is simple, automatic appointment reminders via text messages and email. This service pays or itself with just ONE avoided no-show appointment! Head over to: goreminders.com/booksclosed for 10% off for life!
032: Progressive Tattooing
January 13, 2020 14:33 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBTamara Santibañez talks about what it is like to be stretched between two "worlds" within tattooing, and the weight of tattoos on those who get them and those who do them. Tamara's Informed Consent and Trauma-Aware Tattooing brochure can be found here. Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversity can have on the industry. You can get tattooed by Tamara and Doreen at Saved Tattoo in NYC. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music b...
031: Tattoo Evolution
January 06, 2020 14:55 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBNick Colella joins the show this week to talk about how much of the old school mentality can realistically be applied in today's tattooing. Should we really be trying to blindly celebrate the past? You can find Nick at Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago, IL. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com) @eternalink Use coupon code ...
What's up with tattooing in Oregon?
December 18, 2019 13:12 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat's up with tattooing in Oregon? Portland tattooer, Olivia Britz-Wheat, gives us the lowdown on the state mandated tattoo schools, and talks about the work she does with the group, Reform Oregon Tattooing. After the interview, Andrew shares an email from a tattooer who attended an Oregon tattoo school.
030: Tattoo Diploma-cy
December 16, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBLet's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum. Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat, a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, "Reform Oregon Tattooing," about what a real-world example of structured tattoo school looks like. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.be...
029: Extended - Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 2)
December 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThis is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection And follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)! Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Clo...
029: Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 1)
December 02, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThis is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)! Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com ...
028: Extended ft. Gunnar
November 27, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBDidn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career. Ep 028 Extended is brought to you by: GoReminders Eliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, automatic appointment reminders via text message & email (with optional online booking for no extra charge). GoReminders pays for itself with on...
028: Psychological Tattooing
November 25, 2019 13:43 - 1 hour - 85 MBIssues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar. Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general. Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness. Check out: Virginia Elwood Sa...
027: LIVE in San Francisco
November 18, 2019 13:56 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBDebra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19. Follow: Deb Yarian Freddy Corbin Henry Lewis Watch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: MR. FLASH MACHINE (mrflashmachine.com) @mrflashmachi...
026: Extended
November 13, 2019 17:39 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBAndrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell, after the camera turned off. Check out Ep 026: Adaptive Tattooing if you haven't yet. It'll give a bit more context for this bonus episode.
026: Adaptive Tattooing
November 11, 2019 14:19 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell, and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw." I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story. Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing again. We catch up about what it's like to blow the dust of his tattoo machines and how hard it is to make a tattoo happen. Zack shares the...
025: Extended
November 06, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDidn't get enough in Ep 025? Here are some bonus clips to hold you over until next episode! Includes unaired segments with Justin Weatherholtz and Shanzey Afzal! @andrewstortz @justinweatherholtz @inkminxtattoo
025: Disruptive Tattooing
November 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWelcome to Season 3 of BOOKS CLOSED! We are joined by tattoo artist Justin Weatherholtz (Kings Ave Tattoo, NYC) this week to discuss a handful of tattooing's industry disruptors. One of those disruptors, Shanzey Afzal (Ink Minx Tattoo) also stops in to talk about her journey into and out of tattooing. The episode ends with a field trip to an NYC bar that puts drinks and tattoo machines in the hands of the public. Justin Weatherholtz: @justinweatherholtz Shanzey Afzal: @inkminxt...
Season 3!! ...almost
October 28, 2019 14:53 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBNo one likes delays, but here we are. Season 3 starts NEXT week, and here is a little taste of what's to come.
024: Toothtaker
March 27, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBTattoo artist, Toothtaker, takes over and puts Andrew on the spot to discuss some opinions previously covered this season. Then the focus shifts to Toothtaker's background, questioning who truly has ownership of tattooing, and not fearing robots taking over the tattoo industry. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Outro Song: "La Mer" by Isaiah Toothtaker Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The ...
023: Dax McClellan and the Tattoo Marketing Machine
March 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourAndrew digs into the offerings of tattoo business guru, Dax McClellan. Does tattooing need online courses about how to post on Instagram? This investigative report tells a story of self-discovery. Dax McClellan - Social Media Savage TJ Forte Justin Brown BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPI...
022: Juli Moon
March 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBLegendary tattoo artist, Juli Moon, joins the show this week to discuss traveling with a carnival, attending some of the first ever tattoo conventions, expanding her skill set into cosmetic tattoo through trial and error in the 80's, and why she wears her own tattoos as "psychic armor." BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can ...
021: Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady, Robert Ryan
March 04, 2019 21:50 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis episode features a group panel of tattooers Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady and Robert Ryan discussing, tattoo TV shows, internet fundraisers, maintaining positive outlooks, and more! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATTOO SMART Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSE...
020: Lindsey Carmichael
February 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBTattoo artist Lindsey Carmichael joins the show this week to talk about what tattooing for 27 years means to him, what it's like to watch his son now become a tattooer, and how the quest for knowledge has become a totally new beast. Follow Lindsey on INSTAGRAM Find him at CLASSIC TATTOO in Fullerton, CA. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSO...
019: Lee Roller
February 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn response to Episode 015, Andrew talks to Lee Roller, owner of Custom Tattoo Design. Lee saw the segment about his company, and didn't love a lot of the points made. Should non-tattooers have a place owning tattoo-related companies? Are tattooers just missing out on opportunities that others see first? BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS...
018: Robert Ryan
February 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBTattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation. This episode was filmed in Asbury Park, NJ Follow Robert on INSTAGRAM Follow Electric Tattoo BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATTOO SMART ...
017: Russ Abbott
February 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBTattooer Russ Abbott joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it. Follow Russ on INSTAGRAM Ink & Dagger Tattoo Tattoo Smart BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: FE...
016: Bradley Farrell
January 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIs there life after tattooing? Bradley Farrell sits down to talk about his tattoo career working alongside some of the greats, and then giving it all up to pursue other passions. Film making, developing a social network and marketing are just a few of the hats Bradley has worn in his lifetime and it all started with the skills he learned from tattooing. Follow Bradley on INSTAGRAM BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full ...
015: Custom Tattoo Design & Soundwave Tattoos
January 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBTattooing has become an "industry" whether we like it or not. This week, friend of the show, Jason Scott, sits in to discuss a business that wants to provide clients Custom Tattoo Designs before they even set foot in a tattoo shop. Then, Andrew tries to figure out what is up with Soundwave Tattoos by talking to their creator, Nate Siggard. Find everyone on Instagram: Jason Scott Nate Siggard BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-06...
014: Heather Bailey
January 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBTattooer Heather Bailey joins the show this week to talk about developing her style, staying focused on ambitious projects, and why women in tattooing are simply treated differently. Follow Heather on INSTAGRAM and check out her store on BIG CARTEL and get tattooed by her in Los Angeles! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Kōsei Publi...
013: Ami James (Part 2)
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB(This is Part 2 of 2) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM Check out TATTOODO BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EP...
013: Ami James (Part 1)
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB(This is Part 1 of 2) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM Check out TATTOODO BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EP...