Passion Pod

World renowned new school tattoo artist and 2-time Ink Master contestant Jesse Smith sits down with Chris Johnson on the Passion Pod for one of the most in-depth conversations he's ever had. From getting busted for graffiti in Germany at 17, to selling Flash up and down the East Coast, to getting the call that changed his career forever — this one covers it all. Jesse opens up about why he thinks Ink Master cast him as the "one trick pony" from day one, the real drama behind the cameras, getting flown to Australia with 50 people on a waitlist overnight, building Loose Screw Tattoo, running the Richmond Tattoo Convention through COVID and personal tragedy, and the fictional world of Carkayous — the universe behind every tattoo he creates. Plus timeless advice for artists, clients, and anyone building something from scratch. One of the best we've ever done. Don't skip this one. 🎙️ Passion Pod — Where passion meets conversation. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@passionpodofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Passion-Pod-100063883543053/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRARBmS0h7W2Eh00Y8uyNtA

What happens when a funny rapper keeps going long after a "reasonable person" would quit? You end up with Justin Bieber sharing your music and selling out shows across the country. 🎤 In this episode, Chris sits down with Scoochie Boochie (Michael Ribbens) — the comedy rapper behind viral hits like Carbutt and I Have Sex — to talk about blowing up on social media, building a fanbase from nothing, life on tour, concept albums, the Bible, and why keeping your sailor hat on is always the right call. Topics covered: Going viral with Carbutt and gaining 10K followers mid-flightHow Justin Bieber & SZA sharing his content changed everythingQuitting his architecture tour job to rap full-timeWhy comedy rap is harder to sell than it looksLonely Island, Bible lore, mustaches & more 🎙️ Passion Pod — Real people. Passion-driven careers. Unfiltered stories. 📲 Follow Passion Pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@passionpodofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Passion-Pod-100063883543053/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRARBmS0h7W2Eh00Y8uyNtA 🌐 passionpod.org