A Tattoo Podcast
Episodes
New Season - EP: 1. Clay Montgomery
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about smuggling gear into Cuba and BIG BUSINESS moves inside tattooing.
Ep. 14 - Shotsie Gorman
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shotsie talks about how the kids are alright, and tackling tattooing through the ages.
Ep. 13 - Shanna Goodwin
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go over some light history with Shanna Godwin, and art historian with focuses on tattoo stuff!
Ep. 12 - Dan Henk
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Dian Henk, author, artist, and all around good guy. By golly, he’s a true gem.
Ep. 11 - Vyvyn Lazonga
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with the legendary Vyvyn Lazonga!
Ep. 10 - Ben Shaw
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Shaw and I from the APT sit down to discuss regulations. It's not really about the history but it does have something historical attached to it.
Ep. 9 - Matt Lodder
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Matt Lodder, Ph.D. Art Historian from the University of Essex in the UK.
Ep. 8 - Po Zhang
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rian talks with Po Zhang, a master tattooer with a unique understanding of global tattooing.
TWO DUDES TALK TATTOOS - We Have Rebranded!
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TWO DUDES TALK TATTOOS - We Have Rebranded!
Ep. 7 - Steve Peace
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rian talks with Steve Peace - the owner of Immaculate Concept tattoo in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Ep.6 - Damon Conklin
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this week, Damon Conklin. Not only does he have an interesting history in tattooing, but he also slays the critiques! We talk about his or...
Ep. 5 - Gabe Ripley
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, we talk to Gabe Ripley. He's a tech geek who owned one of the most successful shops at the turn of millennia.
Ep. 4 - Kari Barba
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking with Kari Barba on today's show.
Ep 2 - Margo Demello
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margo talks to us about tattooing in the 90s and how different things were back then.
EP. 27 - Tattoo Critiques with Tony Farra
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dues have on guest Tony Farra after he offered up his opinion on Instagram over one of Rian's photos.
Ep. 26 - We Deleted 68 Minutes of Talk About Nuclear War
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dudes talk about if Don Ed Hardy is dead, art, Friday the 13th, dirty tubes (Rian is drunk at this time), Lyle Tuttle and old-time tattooers who a...
Ep - 22: Doctor Albert Spencer and Pragmatism
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Brian cleans a gun, and Rian talks to Dr. Albert Spencer, an associate professor of philosophy at Portland State University!
Ep. - 21 - Anthony Waichulis On Education, Internet Trolls, And Lots of "Finger Quotes"
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Rian sits down with one of the best oil painters in the world, Anthony Waichulis.
Ep. 20 - Joanna Comstock Talks Geek Culture, Comicon, And Draws Dinosaurs
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A friend of the show has come to have a chat and literally blew Rian's mind.
Ep. 19 - Idera Lawal and DNA Vaccines That Work With Tattoos!
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the dudes talk to Idera Lawal, a researcher at Texas Tech University! He made waves this past year by thinking he could make DNA vaccine del...
Ep. 18 - S’more Listener Mail and The Dudes Talking About Tattooing
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back this week with a 2-hour make-up episode! Have a listen to a long format, traditional 2-Dudes talk
Ep. 16 - The Dudes Talk About Pigs and Answer Listener Mail!
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we skip the professionals and go back to just us talking about tattoo-related stuff. Things we cover: Tattooing dead pigs Tattooin...
Ep. 15 - Dr. John Swierk and Pigment Chemistry
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the dudes sit down with Dr. John Swierk. Dr. John is a Ph.D. chemist working out of Binghamton University in New York State.
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep.10 - Composition, Body Mapping, and Skin Tone
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Composition, Body Mapping, and Skin Tone.
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 9 - Rian Tries To Figure Out Apprenticeships, Brian Does Art
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Rian is working through some things connected to apprenticeships. Brian describes and define...
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 8 - What to Do When Looking for An Artist and Getting Excited!
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about: How best to go about the search for a tattoo artist. Becoming invested in a design.
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 7 - Freckles and Moles and Why Don't You Have a Tattoo?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Tattoo artists who don't have tattoos. What to do with things like freckles and moles.
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 6 - Complex Skin Conditions and Travel.
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Complex skin conditions and how extreme Rian's prep is. How travel can benefit the tattoo ar...
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 5 - Books Closed, Good Tattoos, And Pigment.
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Books Closed? What's a Good Tattoo? A Little About Pigments.
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Ep. 4 - The Dudes Get A Bit More Accustomed To Recoding.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Brian Wants to Practice Artwork on an iPad but iPads Suck. Design on Paper is so Much Better! Tablets Are ...
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos - Episode 3 - Why Can't You Just Leave It Alone!?
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: We both got Covid Then Brian got healthy Rian is kind of fat A day late and a buck short My A-hole explod...
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos Podcast - Ep. 2
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Theme weeks? Keeping that deposit? Bad choices Working for the shop Business and visiting Brian’s tatto...
Two Dudes Talk Tattoos Podcast - Ep. 1
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about: Japanese tattooing Artwork being small to stay limber Mapping and consults Choosing the right design and ...