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I Love Tattooing

by Clay Montgomery and Jack Mihoover

After nearly 30 years in the business, Jack Mihoover and Clay Montgomery, both professional tattooers and studio owners, have embarked on a new journey to explore some of the overlooked aspects in the world of tattooing. The “I Love Tattooing” podcast is an inside glimpse at the side of tattooing many people often take for granted. The topics are sometimes controversial in the industry and the opinions on the issues discussed are as varied as the very people who get tattoos. One thing is for sure their love of tattooing is the main focus when delving into the subjects.

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Episodes

  1. I Love Tattooing Episode 6: Minimum Charge

    Minimum Charge Quote: “The only thing worse than a cheapskate customer is a cheapskate tattooer” - Bill Waverly In most tattoo shops there is an agreed upon minimum charge that is the base price for all tattoos. This charge is intended to be the basic starting point for the cost to the clients....

  2. i Love Tattooing Episode 5: What are the Qualifications Needed to Have an Apprentice?

    What are the Qualifications Needed to Have an Apprentice? “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.” -Matsuo Basho What qualifies someone to have an apprentice? There is no one answer to this question. The combination of skills and experience necessary to...

  3. I Love Tattooing Episode 4: Getting an Apprenticeship

    Some people view tattooing as a craft, some as a trade, some as an art. They are all correct. It is all of these things and more. It’s challenging, it's frustrating, it’s rewarding, it is a way of life. Getting a tattoo is a lifelong commitment, Becoming a tattooer is as well. It will take you…

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  4. I Love Tattooing Episode 3: Employee V Contractor

    Globally the tattoo business is over a billion dollar a year industry and is projected to grow to 3.5 billion by 2029. The IRS has not ignored the tattoo industry. The trend of offering the W2 option probably began in a state like California where tax and labor laws are very strict. The days of...

  5. I Love Tattooing Episode 2: Apprenticeships

    Tattoo apprenticeships are a sharply debated topic. Unlike many other industries that use the apprenticeship method to train new workers, the tattoo world does not have a universally approved or recognized process for apprenticeships. Before Clay's entry into tattooing he was a welder and worked…

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  6. Bonus Episode: TattooGate Commentary

    A viral incident has the tattoo world buzzing! The TattooGate scandal is being discussed by tattooers and collectors alike. This controversy is a hot topic for a lot of people because it touches some emotional issues. The exploitation of the tattoo business, ripping off clients, understanding the...

  7. Episode 1- Introduction

    Jack and Clay are street shop tattooers who work in walk-in shops that offer custom tattooing. You can get a sleeve or an infinity symbol and you will get the same treatment and level of attention and respect. Tattooing isn’t just one thing, it is an entire universe of different styles, opinions,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

After nearly 30 years in the business, Jack Mihoover and Clay Montgomery, both professional tattooers and studio owners, have embarked on a new journey to explore some of the overlooked aspects in the world of tattooing. The “I Love Tattooing” podcast is an inside glimpse at the side of tattooing many people often take for granted. The topics are sometimes controversial in the industry and the opinions on the issues discussed are as varied as the very people who get tattoos. One thing is for sure their love of tattooing is the main focus when delving into the subjects.

HOSTED BY

Clay Montgomery and Jack Mihoover

Produced by iLoveTattooing

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does I Love Tattooing have?

I Love Tattooing currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is I Love Tattooing about?

After nearly 30 years in the business, Jack Mihoover and Clay Montgomery, both professional tattooers and studio owners, have embarked on a new journey to explore some of the overlooked aspects in the world of tattooing. The “I Love Tattooing” podcast is an inside glimpse at the side of tattooing...

How often does I Love Tattooing release new episodes?

I Love Tattooing has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to I Love Tattooing?

You can listen to I Love Tattooing on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts I Love Tattooing?

I Love Tattooing is created and hosted by Clay Montgomery and Jack Mihoover.
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