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Honest Tattooer Podcast

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The Honest Tattooer Podcast is a show where tattoo artists and tattoo lovers discuss tattoos, art, and most of all keep it real. Keep it honest!
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Tattoo Armour

Send us a text TattooarmourUSA.com Tattoo Maps App Redeem Code “ HONESTTATTOOER “ Link👇👇👇 https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6447990560&code=HONESTTATTOOER Support the show

Sep 25, 2023•50 min

Nerdcore Tats

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Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min

Why New Tattooers Open Tattoo Shops

Send us a text Brandon Stantangelo stops by to talk about his story of opening up shop just 4 years into his tattoo career Support the show

Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min

Tattoo Career Talk with Nikki Simpson

Send us a text Nikki Simpson stops by the studio again. This week we talk about Nikki's experience presenting at Paradise Tattoo Gathering Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisimpsontattoos/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Honesttattooer...

Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min

Tattooing In A Small Town

Send us a text Welcome back Christopher Lee as we talk about what its like opening up shop and tattooing in a small town Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherleetattoos/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Honesttattooer Big Cartel: htt...

Jul 17, 2023•38 min

Industry Success As A Non Tattooer

Send us a text This week Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with the one and only Gabe Ripley. Gabe talks about being a successful non tattooing shop owner, convention promoter and the ins and outs of what it takes to make a name for yourself in the tattoo industry without every holding a machine. Support the show

Jul 10, 2023•50 min

How To Be A Better Content Creator

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with Joel Mejia to talk all about content creating. Joel studied social media marketing as is here to talk about how we can all use social media to better our business as tattoo artists. Instagrams to follow: honesttattooer: https://instagram.com/honesttattooer Matt: https://instagram.com/mtruiano Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jonmesatattoos/ Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelmejiatattoo/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Support...

Jul 03, 2023•54 min

We Answered Your Questions

Send us a text Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa took to instagram and asked what kinds of things you want us to talk about. There were lots of great topics and we tried to cover as many as we can in this video. Instagrams to follow: Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jonmesatattoos/ Matt - https://www.instagram.com/matttruiano/ https://www.proko.com https://patreon.com/honesttattooer Support the show...

Jun 25, 2023•43 min

We Are Gatekeepers

Send us a text We sat down with tattoo artist Lukas Adams to talk about what it takes to get into the tattoo industry and why the word Gatekeeper is so widely used these days. Lukas talks about how he acquired his apprenticeship and perspective shift he went thru after being humbled by experienced artists showing him the way. Support the show

Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min

Tattoo Apprentice Critiques

Send us a text Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa go over a viewers art submission to give some quality critiques. They talk about the things that are going in the right direction, and the things that need some improvement and how to correct the mistakes. Support the show

Jun 12, 2023•31 min

Are You A Tattooer Or A Tattoo Artist?

Send us a text This week Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa sit down with Jacquelyn Puma to dig deep into the difference of being a tattooer and being a tattoo artist. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Jacquelyn : https://www.instagram.com/jpumatatts/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.co...

Jun 05, 2023•49 min

How To Achieve the ULTIMATE Tattoo Experience: A Clients Perspective

Send us a text This week Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa sit down with one of Matt's clients, Scott, to talk about what it means to be tattoo collector. Scott tells the story of his journey of meeting Matt at his first tattoo session, to now having over 100 hours of time in the chair. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Thanks for watching! ...

May 29, 2023•45 min

A Guide to a Healthy and Painless Tattoo Career with Jordan, The Tattoo Hand Therapist.

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with Jordan Signorelli to talk all about the pain that comes with being a tattoo artist. They go over tips on how to sustain a longer tattooer career by taking care of your body. how to avoid being in pain while tattooing Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Jordan: https://www.instagram...

May 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min

Mistakes To Avoid When Tattooing

Send us a text Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa sit down with Vega as they critique a listener's work. Going over mistakes made and things that could have been done to improve the work. How to tattoo better. Tattoo critiques. How to tattoo. How to design a tattoo Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Vega: https://www.instagram.com/lastrewards/...

May 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 21

TATTOO PAIN!!

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with Tabitha Lee to talk all about tattoo pain. They discuss what parts hurt most, how to deal with the pain and some tips on how to get the most out of a long session. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Tabitha: https://www.instagram.com/tabipierceme/ Support the show...

May 08, 2023•46 min

Unifying The Tattoo Industry with Ben Shaw

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with tattooer Ben Shaw in their first Virtual meeting to talk about the importance of unifying the tattoo industry. Ben discusses regulations that have passed in the U.S. that will affect all tattooers unless we come together to take a stance. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Ben: ht...

May 01, 2023•43 min

How To Double Your Income As A Tattooer with Christian Masot

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with tattooer Christian Masot to talk about life as a painter being a full time tattooer. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Christian: https://www.instagram.com/christianmasot/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Honesttattooer...

Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min

Critiquing Listeners Work

Send us a text Matt Truiano and Jon Mesa sit down with Vega as they critique a listener's work. Going over mistakes made and things that could have been done to improve the work. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Vega: https://www.instagram.com/lastrewards/ Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Patreon! https:/...

Apr 17, 2023•31 min

Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention 2023

Send us a text Matt Truiano, Jon Mesa and Gabe Pantoja were at the Hudson Valley Tattoo Convention interviewing fellow artists on Sunday of the show. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Orrin: https://www.instagram.com/orrinhurley/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/deadmeat/ Evin: https://www.instagram.com/evjonestattoos/ Carlo: https://...

Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18

Chris Torres: The Most Hated Tattoo Artist

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with tattooer Chris Torres to talk about Chris' time on tv show New York Ink. Gabe Pantoja joins in on the conversation from his comfy couch. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chris_torresny/ Gabe: https://www.instagram.com/gabetattoos/ Thanks for watc...

Apr 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 17

Chris Torres: The First Legal Tattoo Shop Owner in NYC

Send us a text Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with tattooer Chris Torres to talk about Tattooing in NYC in the 90's right after it became legal to open a tattoo studio. Gabe Pantoja joins in on the conversation from his comfy couch. Instagrams to follow: @honesttattooer : https://tinyurl.com/honesttattooerig Matt: @matttruiano : https://tinyurl.com/mtruiano Jon: @jonmesatattoos / @jonmestattoosnyc : https://tinyurl.com/jmesanyc Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chris_torresny/ Gabe: https://w...

Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
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