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Unemployable Podcast

Award winning tattoo artist and content creator Jon Nelson, along with his fan favorite apprentice Cam Fonte and content director Danny Lopez, sit down with rad guests ranging from fellow tattoo artists, musicians, shop friends and even some of Jon's craziest tattoo clients and their outrageous stories. Nothing is held back one the mics go on. Some would say this podcast is NSFW but... Fuck em. Sit back, relax and enjoy The Unemployable Podcast!
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Episodes

What’s happening with The Unemployable!?

Welcome back to a very special edition of the unemployable podcast! Today Jon, Alex and Director and new 3rd host Danny talk about the state of the podcast moving forward in 2025. The guys look back on the good, the bad and controversial moments on the podcast these last 2 years and discuss the major changes coming up. We also discuss what’s on everyone’s mind… “What Happened To Cam?” and much more. Listen, change is scary. We get it. But what we have planned is going to be a hell of a good time...

Nov 15, 202453 min

SMASH OR PASS ft Sarah Lo

This week we have the multitalented Sarah Lo on for an extremely fun episode! Alex tries out a new segment with Sarah and Jon and it was, well, you’ll see! Enjoy and don’t forget to like, comment, share and subscribe! Don’t forget that our membership has the full live streamed extended version of all of our podcasts! So join in on the fun!

Nov 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Drawing My Own Demons ft Valeriia Volokhova

Welcome back! Forgive us for being MIA! Your boys were traveling. But we’re back with a blast of an episode! Thank you ​⁠ for being our personal therapist.. Alex nee- I mean, we needed it. Enjoy! Don’t forget that our membership has the full live streamed extended version of all of our podcasts! So join in on the fun!

Nov 15, 20241 hr 24 min

The Story Of Inked Abroad ft Dakota Weik

This week is a special one! We have our boy ​⁠ in house with us to tell his craziest and most wild travel stories, the start of his inked abroad project, his passion for learning the history of tattooing to even his new website for tattoos guidance! We had a blast having him on with us so we know you’re all going to enjoy! Don’t forget that our membership has the full live streamed extended version of all of our podcasts! So join in on the fun!

Nov 15, 20242 hr 5 min

The worst text a shop owner can get ft Brissa Renee

Welcome back, unemployees! This week, we have the talented Brissa Renee at the studio with us! You won’t believe the story she tells! 😂 Enjoy ans dont forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20242 hr 6 min

The Tattoo Therapy Project ft Alena & Valeriia

Welcome back, unemployables! This week, we have a double whammy for ya! Alena Zozulenko & Valeriia Puhach join in to share their stories, laughs and shed light on their fantastic new project called Tattoo Therapy! Enjoy and don’t forget to comment and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20241 hr 21 min

The most controversial thing at my convention ft Jesse Smith

Welcome back, unemployables! This week, we have a true powerhouse with us! The man, the myth, the legend, Jesse Smith! Joined by his longtime friend, our boy and fan favorite, Joe Casal! Enjoy and don’t forget to comment and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20241 hr 42 min

What my client told me changed everything ft Quin Hernandez

Welcome back, unemployables! This week, we have yet another legend in house! ​⁠ gives us an inside look into his come up in the tattoo industry and the lives he changed on his journey! Joined by our boy Joe Casal! You guys are in for a real treat! Enjoy and don’t forget to comment and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20241 hr 39 min

Sorry, I’m European….ft Christian Boye

We all have a friend that you’re afraid to bring around your colleagues and family because he might say some wild shit … Well, meet ours! Cristian Boye! This dude is a one-man party and we absolutely love him and now, so will you! Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20241 hr 31 min

Building A Prison Tattoo Machine ft Chris Dobson

Welcome back, fellow prisoners! Today we are joined by the rad Chris Dobson! He tells his stories about tattooing in prison, tells us about the time Pony Lawson harshly reviewed his prison tattoo and shows us the tools we need to build our own machine! We also play a little game of JAIL OR SCRATCHER! Enjoy and don’t forget to like, comment, share and subscribe!

Oct 27, 20241 hr 6 min

The King of Bio-organic ft Jesse Levitt

Welcome back! This week we having one of the raddest dudes in the game! Jesse Levitt! Kick back, relax and enjoy yourself! Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe

Aug 25, 20241 hr 23 min

The Tattoo Industry Had to Change ft Katrina "Kat Tat" Collins

Welcome back! This week we have the multitalented Kat Tat! Kat discusses his raise in the industry, her time on Black Ink, opening her own shop, starting her amazing project the KAT TAT EXPERIENCE and so much more! It was an absolute pleasure having her on with us and we know you’ll love her stories! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 17, 20241 hr 13 min

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome ft Robbie Ripoll

Welcome back! This week we have the highly anticipated return of our good friend Robbie Ripoll! Always a blast sharing stories so we know you’ll have a blast watching this episode and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 15, 20241 hr 5 min

Opening a Sedation Lounge ft Gian Karle

This week on the unemployable podcast, we finally have our new friend and house. The mighty mustacher himself, Gian Karle! I would go into detail about what we spoke of, but where is the fun in that? Kick back, relax and enjoy yourself! Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Aug 15, 20242 hr 18 min

Coming to America ft Tattoo Visa

Welcome back! This week we have Katia & Amilla from Tattoo Visa shedding some much needed light on global tattoo artists trying to get their Visa! You had questions, they had answers! If you have any more questions, we’d love to hear in the comments! Hope you all enjoy this informative episode and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 09, 20241 hr 14 min

Lessons on Celebrity Sessions ft Dan Price

Welcome back! This week we have the man himself Dan Price along with our very own Joe Casal! From humble beginnings starting in the tattoo industry, Dan paved his path to success with hard work, hunger and tireless self promotion to now tattooing A list celebrities. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 09, 20241 hr 36 min

Client dos and don’t before a session ft Katie McGowan & Jesse Perez

Welcome back! This week we have another Ink Master alum and fan favorite Katie McGowan! Accompanied by fellow artist Jesse Perez! The gang discuss ink master, some dos and don’t, private vs normal shops, take questions from the audience and more! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 01, 202453 min

Flea Market Apprenticeship ft Tatu Panda

Happy 69th episode you dirty birds! This week we have a hometown hero Tatu Panda in studio with us talking about his humble, but dysfunctional beginnings tattooing at a flea market to paving his way to becoming a Tattoo elites! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 01, 202459 min

A sit down with the Scream Queen ft Ana McFarlane

Ello from down under! This week we have a fun one for ya! All the way from Australia, we have the fabulous Anna McFarlane! We had such a blast taking with her so you're all in for a wild episode. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Aug 01, 202449 min

The Separation of Ink & Skate ft Oscar Escauriza

Welcome back to the Unemployable Podcast! Today, we have one of our own! Oscar Escauriza! He always has the sickest stories at the shop so we knew we had to bring him on to tell them for you guys! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Jul 27, 20241 hr 38 min

The Dangers of Anesthesia | EP 66 ft Zack Singer |Unemployable Podcast

Greetings and salutations fellow unemployees! This week we have our boy Zack Singer on with us!! Zack talks about his come up in the industry, how tattooing at a studio led to his release on rap song, things he’s learned from opening up is own shop and the guys talk of anesthesia tattoo sessions.. Is it worth it? Comment down below your thoughts! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Jul 27, 20241 hr 38 min

Pardon My French ft Hugo Feist

Greetings and salutations fellow unemployees! This week we have the one and only, HUGO FEIST! Hugo talks about his troubles with his visas in the states, hosting tattoo seminars, opening his own shop and much more! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Jul 27, 20241 hr 38 min

The Art of Marketing ft Squire Strahan

Greetings and salutations fellow unemployees! This week present have one of my favorite episodes to date! Jon is joined by tattoo legend and inspiration @Ariesrhysing! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Jul 27, 20241 hr 38 min

Tattooers Giving Back ft Aries Rhysing

Greetings and salutations fellow unemployees! This week present have one of my favorite episodes to date! Jon is joined by tattoo legend and inspiration @Ariesrhysing! Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Jul 27, 20241 hr 38 min

How to Stay Relevant ft Ryan Eternal & Joe Casal

This week is a banger! We are joined by the toughest dude in the industry Ryan Eternal joined by our very own Joe Casal! This was such a rad episode and we know you're going to love it as much as we did! Enjoy and don't forget to comment, like, share and subscribe!

Apr 21, 20241 hr 48 min

Leaving the Monk Life for Tattooing ft Andy Pho

Greetings and salutations fellow unemployees! This week was have one of my favorite episodes to date! Jon is joined by tattoo legend and peace bringer, ​⁠! Joined by our director and editor Danny Lopez, the guys discuss how Andy Pho learned to unlock this creativity, use his social media to motivate his views and dive into his life as a monk. Hope you all enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!

Apr 21, 20241 hr 13 min

The Toxicity of Reality TV ft Kevin Laroy

We’re back and boy do we have a fun one for you guys! We are joined by one of our most favorite human beings ever, KEVIN LAROY! and yes, Cam is back! There’s so much we can say about this episode but let’s be honest, no one reads this sh*t. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & COMMENT DOWN BELOW!

Mar 31, 202449 min

Bad Trips & Heartaches ft Landon Morgan, Danny & Alex Casal

This week we had the pleasure of having fellow artist Landon Morgan on with the boys! They guys share some deep stories about how they dealt with heartache, you know, the great white buffalo, and how some of us may have reacted poorly to having our hearts broken. Jon wants Danny to do some psychedelics to free his mind and much more! Even added the first half of our UNPOSTABLE podcast at the end as a bonus for making up for not posting while traveling last week 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Enjoy and please don’t fo...

Mar 18, 202454 min
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