Eden Pod
Episodes
Answering YOUR Common Tattoo Questions
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WATCH THIS before getting your FIRST Tattoo! Not sure what Size tattoo to get or even how to find a tattoo artist? Before you get tatted up, WE'V...
Unlocking your Potential | In the Studio Vol. 5
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a LOT to learn in today's episode, so STRAP IN!Eden Body Art Studio owner Colton James sits down with Mikey Getz, a studio owner, ta...
Frequently Asked Tattoo Business Questions
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder if you should offer Discounted Tattoos? Should you be running paid ads on Instagram? What should you even post on Instagram? Today we sit...
The Use of AI for Tattoo Design | In the Studio Vol. 4
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Body Art Studio owner Colton James sits down with tech entrepreneur and CEO, Nick Askew. In this discussion Colton and Nick dive deep into a co...
Ep. 43 - Pamela Carvalho: Is Teaching Worth It?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Carvalho, also knows as wild.isley.tattoo on Instagram, is a fantastic Tattoo artist with a unique color-realism style that she developed on he...
In the Studio Vol. 3 - Breaking the Cycle of Abusive Tattoo Apprenticeships
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna James is joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Bissy Nitchovska, to dive into Breaking the Cycle of Abusive Tattoo Apprenticeships. Deanna...
Ep. 42 - Joseph Serrano: From Apprentice to Top 10 Ink Master
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 16 Ink Master Contestant and INSANE tattoo artist Joseph Serrano stopped by to chat with Colton and Deanna for today's podcast episode. Jo...
Ep. 41 - Rich Harris: It's NEVER Too Late to Become a Tattoo Artist
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discussed Rich Harris's unconventional path from starting tattooing in his 30's after being in a host of careers, to beco...
In the Studio Vol. 2 - The Future of Eden Body Art Studios
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna & Colton James, owners of Eden Body Art Studios, sit down for a unique In The Studio episode that you WON'T want to miss. In this epis...
Ep. 40 - Pony Lawson: Riding the Wave of Ink Master
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ink Master star Pony Lawson is NO Stranger to the spotlight. Not only was he on Season 16 of Ink Master, but he also runs his own studio in Chicago AN...
Ep. 39 - Mark Wade: The Science Behind Tattoo Longevity
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forget EVERYTHING you know about tattoo color theory and tune in as we discus color theory and scientific processes of color mixing, tattoo ink compos...
Ep. 38 - Selom Agbitor: Building Mad Rabbit to a MUTLI-MILLION Dollar Business
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selom Agbitor is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Mad Rabbit. In this episode, we talked about how he and his other co-founder took this company ...
Ep. 37 - Reese Hilburn: The WORST Thing a Tattooer Could EVER Do
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From quitting tattooing to becoming the owner of her own tattoo business empire—Reese has an incredible story!In this episode we discussed Reese&apo...
Ep. 36 - Ryan Roi: The TRUTH About Finances as a Tattoo Artist
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things most tattooers don’t want to talk about, but NEED TO: finances, retirement, taxes, the reality of our industry and social media, and more—w...
Ep. 35 - Monique Elizabeth: How to BLOW UP Your Career as a Tattoo Artist
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Best color realism roses and the best mom—Monique can do it all!In this episode, we discussed how Monique got into tattooing, how having a newborn a...
In the Studio Vol. 1 - You Can't Replicate Authenticity
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MEET THE CONTENT TEAM! Well, almost all of them. In today's BONUS episode of the podcast we sit down with Eden Content Creators Lexie Newell &...
Ep. 34 - Nikki Simpson: The HARSH Truth of the Reality TV Spotlight
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HOST of Ink Master: Angels and contestant on Ink Master Season 8 Nikki Simpson joins the show. In this episode, we talked about how Ink Master encoura...
Ep. 33 - Sara Fabel: Is Using AI for Tattoos STEALING?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is FOREVER Changing the Tattoo Industry and we dive into the topic of using AI for tattoo design creation. Sara Fabel is a illustrative realism bla...
Ep. 32 - Holli Marie & Katie McGowan: What They DON'T Tell You After Ink Master
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ink Master favorites Holli Marie and Katie McGowan came on the show to catch up with Deanna! No Colton for this episode--Gals just Gal-in.In this epis...
Ep. 31 - Bobby Johnson: Is Winning Ink Master a BAD Thing??
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Johnson is BACK on the podcast after winning Ink Master season 14. In this episode we talked about Bobby being recognized after Ink Master, how ...
Ep. 30 - Aaron Davis: INCLUSIVITY in TATTOOING
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Davis was a contest on Ink Master season 15 and is renowned for his Afro-Americana traditional tattoos. He speaks often on the importance of inc...
Ep. 29 - Tattoo Visa: THOUSANDS of Visa Approvals and Lives Changed
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tattoo Visa has an unbelievable track record when it comes to visa approvals for tattoo artists: 100%. Lead attorney Katia Teirstein joined the show t...
Ep. 28 - Justin Hartman: A LEGENDARY Artist in a Changing Tattoo Industry
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does one of the most respected tattoo artists for nearly two decades feel about how the industry is going right now?Justin Hartman came to Dallas ...
Ep. 27 - Inked Abroad: If ANTHONY BOURDAIN Was a Tattoo Collector
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if "Parts Unknown" was based on tattoos, rather than food. Dakota Weik ("Inked Abroad," as he's known on the internet...
Ep. 26 - Angel Rose: 22-Year-Old INK MASTER
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angel Rose is a three-time Inkmaster contestant. She appeared on season 11, was a finalist on season 13, and finished 4th on the all-star season 14. A...
Ep. 25 - Gian Karle: Tattoo Schools and Anesthesia = Good, Tiger Balm = Bad
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gian Karle was runner-up on the all-star season 14 of Ink Master and the runner up on Ink Master season 8. He specializes in neotraditional tattooing,...
Ep. 24 - Andy Pho: a MONK and a Tattoo Artist??
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2014, Andy Pho spent time as a monk before resolving to become the best tattoo artist he could be start a journey of discipline, self-actualization...
Ep. 23.0 - Quin Hernandez: Choosing to Change Your Reality and Mentality
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In bonus audio-only episode, we had Quin Hernandez on to talk about his upbringing and his family's struggles as immigrants, how he put himself i...
Ep. 23 - Quin Hernandez: Being FORCED to Stop Tattooing??
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black and grey realism LEGEND Quin Hernandez joined the show for a DOUBLE episode. In this one, we talked about his dramatic lifestyle changes that ha...
Ep. 22 - Stefano Alcantara: Facing Deportation and Winning Best of Shows
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had the legendary Stefano Alcantara on the show to talk about his humble beginnings as a tattoo artist in Lima, Peru, his transition to the US, win...
Ep. 21 - Kevin Laroy: From Garage Tattooing to Reality TV Star
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had Kevin Laroy on the show to talk about his 20-year his career arc, which started with him tattooing out of a garage, and has lead to him being o...
Eden Pod LIVE: Studio Owner's Workshop
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend, Eden Pod co-host, co-founder, and co-owner of Eden, Colton James, hosted a seminar/workshop for studio owners.We had 15 guests on this e...
Ep. 20 - Enrico Incarnati: How to Earn Attention on Social Media
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Enrico Incarnati to talk about how he got into his career, social media tips, the power of posting and connecting with people for you...
Ep. 19 - Squire Strahan: Figuring Out How to Do Everything
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had Squire Strahan on the show while he was in town for a seminar. We talked about his 20 year tattoo career, things he dabbles in outside of tatto...
Ep. 18 - Willow Webber: Using Magic and Art to Overcome Hardships
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Eden resident artist Willow Webber to discuss how and why she started at Eden, he childhood, he progression in tattooing, art history...
Ep. 17 - JPG Coaching: Posting 30 Times a Day for 4 Million Followers
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JP Gallardo, better known as JPG Coaching by his 4.5 million+ social media followers, joins the show. We talked about life as an influencer, how he bu...
Ep. 16 - Ryan Ashley: World's MOST FAMOUS Tattoo Artist
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ashley was the winner of Inkmaster Season 7, hosted of Inkmaster: Angels, and was an Inkmaster judge on seasons 14 and 15. She is a master of tat...
Ep. 15 - Bobby Johnson: Is Ink Master SCRIPTED?? + CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Johnson gives all the behind-the-scenes details of Inkmaster Season 15. This episode was filmed before the premier of the finale, where Bobby wa...
Ep. 14 - Anthony Michaels: Fighting Demons While on Television
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Michaels, a contestant on Ink Master Season 14, a coach on Season 10, and a winner on Season 7 joins the show. Colton and Deanna chat with him...
Ep. 13 - Jaret Reddick: Men's Crying Party
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colton and Deanna sit down with Jaret Reddick, lead singer of Bowling For Soup, Denton native, and Ink Master fan to discuss an incredibly wide range ...
Ep. 12 - Cass Fuller: How to Break Into the Tattoo Industry
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Eden’s newest resident artist Cass Fuller to talk about their background as a fine artist, their apprenticeship at Eden, and their ...
Ep. 11 - Dre Li & Amanda Marie: Being Around Your Partner 24/7
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colton and Deanna sit down with their great friends Dre Li and Amanda Marie, co-owners of Electric Feels Studio in Dallas. They discuss owning a busin...
Ep. 10 - Welcome Back: How to Win Best of Show at the World's Biggest Conventions
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Eden Pod is BACK in a video format! Eden co-owners Deanna and Colton James sat down in this episode to catch up on everything that's been goi...
Ep. 9 - Katie McGowan: Perfect Tattooing
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katie McGown joins the show for a new episode! This one was a lot of fun, and we cover a wide range of topics including how Katie got to be on 3 separ...
Ep. 8 - Colton James: Law School Dropout
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colton finds out what it's like to be the interviewee for a change. He discusses how he got into the tattoo industry and his career path to becom...
Ep. 7 - Monica Snyder: Putting 100% Into All Aspects of Life
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of Eden's first resident artists Monica Snyder joins the show to talk about her quickly growing career, how she started doing her fusion styl...
Ep. 6 - Gio Macias: Mechanical Engineering in Cuba and Tattooing in the US
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eden's newest resident artist Gio Macias joins the show to talk about his upbringing in Cuba, how he got started tattooing, and his new life with...
Ep. 5 - Bobby Johnson: A GENEROUS 37.5% Commission Split
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colton and Deanna sit down with Bobby Johnson (Glendale Bully) to discuss the unconventional story of how he rose to the top of the tattoo industry, h...
Ep. 4 - Michael Hovaguimian: Tattooing Your History and Culture
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colton sits down with Eden resident artist Michael Hovaguimian to discuss Michael's move from LA, how his culture influenced his tattoos, which f...
Ep. 3 - Taylor Phelps: Apprenticing at 17 Years Old in a Street Shop
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colton sits down with Eden resident artist Taylor Phelps to discuss her move across the country at 20 years old, her new marriage, and how she develop...
Ep. 2 - Jess Reef: Being Able to Draw Portraits Because of Epilepsy
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colton and Deanna catch up with Jess Reef, we learn why portraits are so hard to tattoo, Jess faces her fear of Chuck E. Cheese, and Colton expands hi...
Ep. 1 - Deanna James: 5-Year Tattoo Apprenticeship
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna shares exclusive details from her career, including her time on Ink Master, her 5-year apprenticeship, and more.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.p...