Piercing Wizard Podcast
Episodes
277 - Serious Sterilization & the Slippery Subject of Lubricants
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. & Mrs. Piercing Wizard have entered the room. Lola and Ryan share their thoughts on the line between whimsical content and misinformation. Do ...
276 - Smiley piercings and sunshine roadtrips
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So, a world class athlete trains so hard that they make they Olympic team. Then, they perform so well they win a gold freakin' medal. But what are we ...
275 - Artificial Intelligence & Genuine Gold Stress-
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. Lola and Ryan talk about AI creeping its way into t...
275 - Artificial Intelligence & Genuine Gold Stress
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. Lola and Ryan talk about AI creeping its way into t...
274 - Ricardo Miro: from Puerto Rico to Italy and back again.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I can't recall where in the world I met Ricardo Miro, but in 2025 I saw him in no less than 3 different countries. He owns Perforart Piercing in San J...
273 - Ask-Us-Anything 8 + 2025 recap
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 felt like it was a month long, and here we are at the end. Lola and Ryan recap some highlights from the year as we answer your submitted question...
272 - Jonathan Goshorn - sound the horn of success
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sound the horn, the Goss Horn!! Piercer Jonahan Goshorn comes on the show to tell his piercer tale. Jonathan started his new job in a piercing shop on...
271 - PBA turns 25 (thats Ryan's shop)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola interviews Ryan(pba) about Precision Body Arts (PBA) turning 25 this year. Lots of trends have came and went in 25 years of piercing, lots of stu...
270 - Getting (sh) It Done - LIVE at UKAPP 2025
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This PWP was recorded in front of a live studio audience (at the 2025 UKAPP conference in Nottingham). Ryan & Lola invite special guests Tais Fern...
269 - The allure of risky piercings
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every piercing starts out with a little risk. The risks of our every day piercings can be reduced through education and experience, but what about whe...
268 - Nefarious Larratt - BME is ALIVE at BMXNET 2025
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nefarious Larratt is the child of BME (Body Modification E-Zine) creators and directors Shannon Larratt and Rachel Larratt. BME was hugely influential...
267 - Gold verification, Single-Use Tools, and Frenum Piercings
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola tap dance on a land mine and discuss phase two of the APP's body jewelry verification program. This will be an on-going conversation bet...
2025 APP Las Vegas Conference Recap
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola went to the 2025 APP Las Vegas Conference and all you got was this lousy podcast. We sat down in the mezz the day after conference wrapp...
2025 APP Las Vegas Conference Preview
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan are heading back to Las Vegas for the 2025 Association of Professional Piercers conference. They preview some of the classes they'll be ...
266 - The One About Eyebrows
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan continue their road trip and answer your questions all about eyebrow piercings! -What is proper anatomy for an eyebrow piercing? -How de...
265 - Making space for add on services
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Body piercing is a job that requires a diverse set of skills. Sometimes piercers have side hustles, hobbies, interests, and auxiliary services they wo...
264 - Coping with Rejection (and Migration)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes rejection, piercers especially. Lola and Ryan discuss a hard truth, sometimes piercings don't work out. We talk about some of the common ...
263 - 10 things I love about piercing
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola Slider is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow piercers. Soon Lola crosses paths with handsome new arrival Ryan Ouellette. L...
262 - Critiquing jewelry companies, what could possibly go wrong?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm posting this episode on Lola's birthday! and that's totally why its the last day of the month, and not because I've been too busy to finish an epi...
261 - Diversifying platforms, Borderline clients, Christina piercings
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan kick off 2025 by talking about diversifying your platform. With the temporary (and possibly future) loss of tiktok many piercers learned...
260 - Ask-Us-Anything 7 + 2024 recap
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to yet another year of the Piercing Wizard Podcast. Ryan and Lola do a short recap of 2024 then get in to answering your submitte...
259 - Tais Fernandes time to shine
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Tais Fernandes in Germany, but they've also been a scholar in Las Vegas, they work and live in Sweden, and they are from Brazil. That is a...
258 - Cozmo Returns
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cozmo returns 111 episodes later. Cozmo is a key volunteer behind the scenes of the Association of Professional Piercers. We talk about his work on th...
257 - Lola is an extraordinary alien
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Look out America, Lola is coming! It took over a year of paperwork to get it done, but Lola has a work visa to pierce in the United States. Ryan and L...
256 - Sala helps us sparkle
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sala returns to the podcast after several years to talk about what makes an effective volunteer. Sala is a familiar presence around the world, helping...
255 - Shawn Porter interview
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Porter has been a key figure in the body modification world for decades. I first met Shawn through BME in the early 2000s and I have watched his...
254 - The Power of Intimate Piercing: Live at UKAPP 2024
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Piercing Wizard Podcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience ...at the 2024 UKAPP conference. Ryan and Lola invited previous guests He...
253 - There are no stupid questions (except for these ones)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lola came up with a new idea for an episode, her and Ryan interview each other with surprise questions for the other. Neither of us knew the questions...
252 - Can ritual be non-spiritual? Live at BMXNET 2024
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PWP was recorded at the BMXNET 2024 conference in Berlin. Lola and Ryan welcome back Kevin Jump to talk about spirituality in the ...
251 - Piercing minors: Liabilities and Policies.
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you pierce minors? Why, or why not? We kick off this episode with a discussion about piercing minors, and some factors that might go into deciding ...
250 - How well do you fail? Bethrah Szumski on mental health, economics, and career goals
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you fail? Bethrah Szumski, former APP president, former APP secretary, studio owner, and all around boss comes back to the show. I wanted ...
249 - A.P.P. 2024 conference recap
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insert clever description here My brain is fried from a long work week and an overnight flight home. Enjoy this recap of Lola and Ryan talking about ...
248 - Is the "all gold" business model sustainable?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan are heading to Las Vegas for the A.P.P.'s 2024 conference, come say hi at the Piercing Wizard expo booth. We'll have exclusive shirts, p...
247 - Ask-Us-Anything part 6: Guest Spotting, Jewelry Ordering, and Bad Apprenticeships
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola are back with another Ask-Us-Anything episode where we answer your burning questions. 00:45: How do you grow your online presence? 12:15...
246 - Forward Helixes, Teaching in Spain, Building the New Shop(s)
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hola! Ryan and Lola sat down with frequent guest Jef Saunders while they were all in Zaragoza Spain to instruct at the 2024 APPE conference. They talk...
245 - Walk Ins Return (kinda), Constructive Critiques, and talking about Mental Health and Help
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please be aware this episode ends with a memorial to Canadian piercer Deacon Matheson who recently passed. Starting at 46:00 will be some thoughts fro...
244 - Managing Jewelry Repairs, Lola gets scarification, and BME news
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lola and Ryan talk about how to manage jewelry repairs in the studio. It may seem like a simple thing to get broken jewelry fixed, but...
243 - Shadowing and observation, do's and don'ts
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who knows what secrets lurk in the heart of piercers? The Shadow knows. On this episode Ryan and Lola talk about setting healthy boundaries and expect...
242 - Fair compensation in piercing & 2023 year in review
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During Lola & Ryan's holiday Lord of the Rings marathon, somewhere between the battle of Helm's Deep and the battle for Minas Tirath, we recorded ...
241 - "Is this everything you have?" ...and other difficult questions
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lola and Ryan for another q&a episode where we discuss some questions submitted by our listeners. Is this everything you have for jewelry? Do...
240 - Eden Thomson from Absolution New Zealand
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Thomson from Absolution Piercing in Christchurch, New Zealand comes on the show this week. Eden and Ryan sat down in Sydney during the AUPP confe...
239 - Surface Piercing and what we've learned along the way
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode Lola and Ryan do a deep dive into surface piercings (about 3/32" in most cases). We talk about surface piercing methods in 2023 ...
238 - Suzanne Hallett at AUPP Sydney 2023
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was really happy to have been invited to teach at the first Australasian United Professional Piercers (AUPP) conference in Sydney, Australia. While ...
237 - Which conference is best? + business advice
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan went to all the conferences and all you got was this lousy podcast. We recap some of our favorite parts of the BMXNET conference in Berl...
236 - Responsible Experimentation: Live at BMXNET with Kale Roberts
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This PWP was recorded in front of a live studio audience. Lola and Ryan went to BMXNET 2023 in Berlin, while we were planning this episode we got a su...
235 - Preventing Predatory Behaviour + International Conference Season
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lola Slider recently released a video presentation titled "Predicting and Preventing Predatory Behaviour". On this episode she discusses the...
234 - Tongues, Cheeks, and Dermal Punches
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tongues and Cheeks and Dermal Punches, oh my. Ryan made a new video about tongue piercings and it sparked off a whole thing. Lola joins in for a conve...
233 - Wikilea talks about piercing in China
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final interview in my APP 2023 series will be with a piercer who goes by Wikilea on ig. Wikilea was a POC (piercer of color) scholar for this year...
232 - Deacon Matheson, when its time to move on
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its pretty obvious when you need to leave a bad workplace, but what about when the workplace is mostly fine? Sometimes a piercer may plateau in a stud...
231 - J'son D'souza, India's mrpiercer
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J'son D'souza is a piercer and studio owner from Mumbai, India. I met J'son at a conference in Germany and was happy to see him apply for, and receive...
230 - APP conference 2023 preview, Industrial piercings, and Apprenticeship progress
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola are getting ready for the 2023 APP conference! We talk about our classes and what we'll be doing in the expo. After our conference chat ...
229 - Surface Anchors (Microdermals)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surface anchors (aka microdermals, dermal anchors, single point piercings) were the coolest thing ever at one point... but many piercers, Ryan and Lol...
228 - Downsizing, Retainers, and Referrals
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lola and Ryan discuss one of the most common issues facing today's piercing studios, and its not even about using a needle! Downsizing backings, chang...
227 - Vibe Check with Ryan and Lola
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back at the grind in 2023 but Ryan and Lola want to start off with a quick vibe check. We talk about the balance between the energy we give to our cli...
226 - Keep Scarification Special
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My final episode of 2022 is all about Scarification. Kevin Jump came on for episode 146 and we did a show called "keep piercing sacred". Kevin is a sk...
225 - We're doing the best we can (aka piercing in 2022)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 will go down in history as a year that definitely happened. Ryan and Lola talk about some of the year's occurrences and highlights. We say a few ...
224 - Evan Quinno 2022 shop recap
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Quinno is the piercer at Precision Body Arts (my shop) and I am really happy to have him on the show. Evan worked his way up from the front desk ...
223 - Matias (fka Rata) Tafel
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matias Tafel (formerly known in the industry as Rata) is a heavyweight piercer and educator from Argentina. Matias has been a leading educator to the ...
222 - 2023 APP Conference Legacy Scholarship Info
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a professional piercer looking for financial assistance to attend the 2023 Association of Professional Piercers conference listen to this e...
221 - Blake Perlingieri of NOMAD
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the early days of the professional piercing industry there were big shop names and even bigger personalities. NOMAD was a studio pushing boundaries...
220 - Spooktacular scary stories from the piercing room
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this haunted episode where Ryan and Lola talk about scary stories for piercers: fainting clients, bleeding, creeps, and more (content warning; b...
219 - Here comes trouble(shooting)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regular guest Jef Saunders comes on to talk about troubleshooting and how troublesome it can be. As piercers we all have our preferences for aftercare...
218 - BMXNET & UKAPP conference round up 2022
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I needed to take a few weeks off because I was way over-extended, partly because of what I was doing when I recorded this episode. I went to Essen for...
217 - Becky Crossan on building your business
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Crossan is a piercer from the northeast of England and is currently serving on the board of directors for the UKAPP as their public outreach lia...
216 - Ryan and Lola make-up some answers
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version on any tier at www.patreon.com/ryanpba. Lola gives Ryan a makeover and they discuss: -central eyebrow and bridge piercing s...
215 - Brian Skellie on mill certificates and material verification
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a complete understanding of what a mill certificate is, how to read and verify one, and how it relates to quality body jewelry? Don't worr...
214 - Royce Green 2022 legacy scholar
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One last conference episode for you, legacy scholar Royce Green comes on the show this week. We talk about Royce's week in Vegas and the connections h...
213 - Pablo Perelmuter has the eye of the tiger
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
APP board of directors member Pablo Perelmuter comes the show to talk about how much of a nerd he is (in the best way possible). Pablo grew up in Arge...
212 - Rivka Chavi speaks on career longevity and well being
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rivka Chavi has pierced for thirty years. It takes a lot of thought and self care to make it that far in a career, especially one that can be so taxin...
211 - Fatma Tarek 2022 APP Legacy Scholar
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My next 2022 APP conference episode is with legacy scholar Fatma Tarek. Fatma grew up and started piercing in Egypt, now she is living and working in ...
210 - Piercing kids with Jasper Valke
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first of my 2022 APP conference interviews is with Jasper Valke. We talk about piercing younger children and how to make it a positive experience ...
209 - Recapping the 2022 APP conference
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Association of Professional Piercers conference 2022 has came and went, and I thought it was a great success. I took some classes, I instructed so...
Ryan and Lola will see you at APP 2022!
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola are going on an adventure! Join us at the 2022 Association of Professional Piercers conference in Las Vegas for a week of classes, fello...
208 - APP conference 2022 prep-isode
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Association of Professional Piercer's annual conference is back after a three year gap! The APP conference will have loads of changes this year du...
207 - Aftercare is puzzling
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan went all the way to Glasgow to see Lola and all you got was this lousy (quality audio) podcast. Ryan and Lola talk all about aftercare while they...
206 - Ryan and Lola talk about anatomical variations
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola talk about anatomical variations this week, and more importantly how to discuss them with a client respectfully. Ryan got a suggestion f...
205 - Lola Slider interviews Quentin of Kalima Emporium UK
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frequent co-host Lola Slider takes over the show this week to talk with longtime UK piercer Quentin of Kalima Emporium. Quentin made a connection with...
204 - Zakk Boyer; the dream lives on
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In late 2019 I had my friend Zakk Boyer come on the show (ep. 139) to tell us about his piercing journey. He was just starting out in a major shop and...
203 - Alicia Cardenas memorial
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 27th of December 2021 Alicia Cardenas; a mother, a tattooer, a piercer, a mentor, and a former President of the Association of Professional Pie...
202 - Pondering 2021 with Ryan and Lola
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, we made it through another year. Lola and Ryan recap 2021, for better or worse. We were settled into the new normal of appointment-only life, mo...
201 - Talkin' Shop(s), Jef Saunders gives tips on opening a studio
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've gone through opening a new studio a few times over my career, Jef Saunders of Gamma Piercing just opened shop #4. We have learned a lot along th...
200 - Lola interviews Ryan for episode 200!
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a special 200th (!!) episode of the show we PIVOT to Lola Slider guest hosting to interview long time host Ryan Ouellette. Lola tells us some podc...
199 - Chaotic Contemplation with Daniel Rutt
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a mandible piercing in person? How about a stretched Achilles heel piercing or a uvula piercing? What about seeing them all (and mo...
198 - Berlin piercing with Andrea Kummer
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One last episode from BMXNET 2021, this time with Andrea Kummer. Andrea is a commanding presence, both inside and outside of her body art career. We t...
197 - Dot by Dot: discussing suspension, growth, and access to information with Matt
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lets head back to BMXNET for this conversation with Matt (@dotbydottattoo). We discuss growth, education, and access. Its more than that, and a lot mo...
196 - Beto Rea: Bringing ritual from Mexico to Germany
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mexican piercer living in Germany, Beto Rea, comes on the show this week. Beto is a long time piercer, suspension facilitator, and scarification artis...
195 - Helen Houghton on troubleshooting
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Houghton of Holier Than Thou in Manchester UK is my guest this week. We discuss Helen's UKAPP conference class on Lumps and Bumps as well as the...
194 - Sven Seipold makes really good septum clamps
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is another interview recorded at BMXNET 2021, this time with German piercer Sven Seipold. I was impressed to learn that Sven is a member of ...
193: John Balk: Rendezvous in Reykjavik
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was flying home from my teaching trip, stopping over in Iceland, when I turned around got a surprise. A wild John Balk appears! We sat down and caug...
192 - UKAPP conference 2021
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you weren't able to attend the UKAPP 2021 conference live and in person this episode gives you a good insight to the event from the perspectives of...
191 - Trust Marcus Strohner
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode recorded for you at BMXNET 2021. This time I sit down with Marcus Strohner from Trust Wholesale. Trust are the makers of the snaptile ...
190 - BMXNET Berlin 2021
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, heck. Here I am in Germany instructing at the BMXNET conference again, this time in Berlin. BMXNET 2021 has been fantastic, everyone involved sh...
189 - Managing specialty services booking + working around travel restrictions
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan went all the way to Glasgow to see Lola and all you got was this lousy podcast. We talk about international travel restrictions related to the up...
188 - Ask Us Anything with Ryan & Lola part 5
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola are back with another Ask Us Anything episode! This time we discuss: self promotion strategies, the question "is APP membership worth it...
187 - Ask Us Anything part 4: Septums & Spectators
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Lola are back with another Ask Us Anything episode, this time we discuss septums and spectators. With covid restrictions easing some piercers...
186 - Let's talk about under-mask piercing
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For over a year piercers have been terrified to openly discuss safety issues related to under-mask services. Lack of data and misunderstanding of tran...
184 - The growth and success of Taki Edwards
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I was at a 2019 seminar in Atlanta I met a piercer named Taki Edwards. She had so many questions and a hunger for information. Flash forward to p...
183 - Cale DiFrancesco on ear curation and inventory management
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
APP board of directors member Cale DiFrancesco comes on the show to talk about how piercing demand has changed in recent years. After a year of isolat...
182 - Working disposable as a body piercer with Aiko Hosten
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
European piercer Aiko Hosten comes on the show this week to discuss a free webinar from the APP Benelux about Disposable Piercing. Some piercers migh...
181 - Gauntlet Founder Jim Ward Talks About Early Piercing Needle Development
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a companion piece to my recent NEEDLES webinar I recorded a chat with Gauntlet founder Jim Ward about his experiences developing piercing-specific ...