How Much For A Sleeve?

Episode 21 - Luke Ashley

This week we catch up with Luke Ashley. If you’ve not seen one of Luke’s palm tattoos, winced at the thought of the pain but then immediately planned what you’d get by him then are you even human?

We go into technique and the challenges of tattooing palms, his new shop @auraninetyfour and manicures.

You can find Luke on Instagram @lukeaashley.

 

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 20 - Professor York

This week we speak to Professor York, a turn of the century style tattooist so passionate about the history of tattooing that he has fully immersed himself in the style and technology of the day. A really interesting listen!

 

His Instagram is absolutely worth checking out, for a mix of tattoos and tattoo history @prof.york.

 

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 19 - Kirsty Simpson

This week we speak to Kirsty Simpson AKA Fuckinghellkirst! We talk to her about her shop, Dead Slow, her unique style of tattooing, her clothing line and face tattoos. You can find Kirsty on instagram at @fuckinghellkirst and @deadslowco.

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 18 - Lozzy Bones

We spoke to the ray of sunshine that is Lozzy Bones for episode 18. Having smashed into the industry with her unique illustrative style of black work, it’s hard to believe Lozzy has been tattooing a mere 5 years. We chat about opening her beautiful new shop, Heart of Glass in the middle of a pandemic, cats, mental health and lots of general silliness.

 

You can find Lozzy on instagram at @lozzybonestattoo and @heartofglasstattoo 

 

We chat a bit about mental health in this episode, please find some useful resources below: If you’re in a crisis, text SHOUT to 85258 @giveusashoutinsta @samaritanscharity

 

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 17 - Anrijs Straume

Anrijs Straume needs no introduction. His dark trash realism portraits are instantly recognisable, and it turns out he’s a bloomin’ nice chap too. We chatted about his tattoo journey from Latvia to Liverpool, throw in some Slipknot and vegan burgers and you have episode 17. Enjoy!

 

You can find Anrijs on Instagram at @anrijsstraume

 

We chat a bit about mental health in this episode, please find some useful resources below: If you’re in a crisis, text SHOUT to 85258 @giveusashoutinsta @samaritanscharity

 

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk

Episode 16 - Good Time Charlie

We were honoured to chat to the godfather of black and grey, the one and only Good Time Charlie.

We hear about his journey from tattooing in the back of his truck in Kansas in 1955, to his groundbreaking studio in east LA.

Now settling into retirement and focusing on his Native American artefact collection, Charlie was an absolute joy to speak to, sit back and enjoy the tales!

Find Charlie on Instagram at @gtc_tattooman

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 15 - Dean Coughlin

This week we chat to tattooist, comedian and multi-podcaster, Dean Coughlin. 

We talk about his time at Devil's Club in Liverpool, awful da's, his podcasts, tattoo conventions and comedy festivals.

Check out Dean and his podcasts on Instagram at;

@deancoughlin_
@damndanielpod
@themildhighclubuk

Imagine if your name was Ian Stagram?

P.S. The mouse survived Elvis' attack.

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 14 - Emily Malice

We speak to the lovely Emily Malice about everything from cutting her teeth in London to opening her own shop, Scorpio Mars. There are dogs, shoes made of hair and Mick invites internet weirdos to pay him for foot/nose images.

You can find Emily on Instagram at
@emilymalice
@scorpiomarstattoo 

 

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 13 - Jade Clark and Rebecca Vincent

This week we speak to the excellent Jade Clark and Rebecca Vincent, exceptional tattooers and curators of The Art House Collective. We cover some important topics and descend into pandemonium towards the end. It’s a great one!

You can find check out their good work, both in activism and the tattoo world on instagram below.

@thearthouse.collective
@clarktattoos
@rebecca_vincent_tattoo

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Episode 12 - Shanghai Kate

This week we are honoured to speak to the ‘Godmother Of Modern Tattooing’ Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand. We chat about her upcoming book, running an illegal tattoo shop in New York in 1971, working alongside Sailor Jerry in Hawaii and working in a cage in East LA. It’s quite a tale!

You can find Kate on Instagram at @shanghaikate or on her website - https://www.shanghaikates.com/

Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.