Episode 153: Living The Inked Life with Dave Woodard

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this ink-filled episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh, the guys sit down with Dave Woodard, a tattoo artist with 25 years of experience whose body is a walking canvas from head to toe. Dave shares his journey from getting his start as a body piercer to learning the art of tattooing and eventually opening Prairie Rose Tattoo. The conversation dives into the highs and challenges of both piercing and tattooing, the unforgettable stories that come with the industry, and what it takes to build a respected shop. Dave also opens up about bringing his daughter into the business as a piercer and how meaningful it’s been to share that passion with family. To top it off, he talks about his incredible experiences tattooing on rock cruises—combining travel, music, tattoo culture, and surprisingly lucrative opportunities on the open sea. Thanks for listening! We are on all major podcasts platforms. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and remember to like, follow and share!