Tattoo Budcast

This week on the Tattoo Budcast, we’ve got two heavy hitters in the building… and trust us, these girls are absolutely NOT “hear me outs” because they require ZERO explanation 😭🎙️   We’re hanging with Brooke and Nikie, two large-scale neo-traditional legends who are somehow just as hilarious as they are talented.   We get into reality TV, create our own Real Housewives-style taglines, and talk about what it’s like sharing the same creative brain and turning that chemistry into tattoo collaborations.   Nikie talks about balancing running a shop, a home, and a family like an actual superhero, while Brooke is fully committed to living her best chaotic life for at least the next couple decades.   And because two legends means double the damage, they close us out with TWO Tattoo Cover Up stories… both horrifying for completely different reasons.   Grab your sideways cap, kick back, and laugh with two of the best to do it 🎧 ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco ----more---- GUESTS: NIKIE NOUVEAU http://www.instagram.com/nikienouveau   BROOKE BORDEN http://www.instagram.com/sketchbrooke_   SHOP:  La Luna Art Collective http://www.instagram.com/lalunaartcollective 

The Buds are back with another episode of the Tattoo Budcast 🎙️ This time we’re trying something a little different. Inspired by the American traditional tattoo term “bangers” (you know… the quick hitters), we’re doing the same thing with our topics. Three topics. Twenty minutes each. No emotional preparation whatsoever. We bounce from airplanes, birthdays, and childhood dreams to whatever other nonsense manages to derail us along the way. And of course, we couldn’t leave you hanging without a Tattoo Cover Up letter from a listener… and let’s just say this one may permanently change the way you look at women’s purses. Some secrets are better left zipped up.   So tune in, laugh with us, and enjoy another chaotic session of the Tattoo Budcast 🎧   Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

This week we’ve got a Bud-on-Bud solo session 🎙️ And somehow… we start by going completely off the grid. We’re talking getting out of dodge, digging your own poo hole, and fully embracing survival mode like we know what we’re doing. (We don’t.) From there, we get a little introspective and talk about facing your demons with the help of “earth medicine,” and the very real struggle of trying to eat “healthy” as you get older. Why is eating intuitively so hard? And why do we all turn into vacuum cleaners the second food hits the table? We also recap tattooing at Disney’s Dapper Day, where we almost fumbled a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity… but managed to recover like true Buds. Because at the end of the day, nothing is ever that serious. (Except when it is.) And then… we take a sharp left turn. Jimmy Jam shares a Tattoo Cover Up story he heard from a friend that involves aliens… paranoia… and a man who may never emotionally recover. Grab your Mickey ears, your foil hats… maybe even some foil Mickey ears… and tune in to your latest session of the Tattoo Budcast 👽🎧     Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

This episode of Tattoo Budcast gets unhinged real fast with special guest Lindsay Shaver, owner of punk record and clothing shop Dead Rockers 🖤 We kick things off with some absolutely chaotic topics, starting with the most inappropriate funeral songs you could possibly play (yes, we go there). Then we jump into vampires like normal people, realize we’ve been mispronouncing words our entire lives like idiots, and somehow end up listening to the most disgusting snoring “hack” ever recorded… genuinely one of the worst things to hit our ears. From there, it only gets worse. We spiral into rat kings, things that make our skin crawl, and all the nightmare fuel you wish you could unhear. In between the chaos, Lindsay casually drops how she built Dead Rockers from pop-ups to a full brick and mortar and kept it alive through a pandemic like it was just another Tuesday. Then we switch gears and answer a listener question about how to tell your tattoo artist you’re not happy with your last few pieces without ruining the relationship or your future tattoos 😬 We close it out with our Cover Up segment, where Lindsay tells a story about a haunted antique doll she picked up on the road… and that’s all you’re getting. Trust us. If you like tattoo culture, small business hustle, dark humor, and conversations that go completely off the rails, this one’s for you. 🎧  ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco ----more---- Dead Rockers IG: http://www.instagram.com/deadrockers Website: http://www.deadrockers.net 

In this episode of Tattoo Budcast, we’ve got a Buds-only episode 🎙️ The Buds sit down 1 on 1 to catch up after throwing their first ever Tattoo Budcast event, a chaotic mix of karaoke and an art show. We recap the night, the highlights, and who probably should never be handed a microphone again. We also talk about an upcoming guest spot in Montana and the very real fear of being surrounded by nonstop adrenaline-inducing activities. From there, the conversation takes a hard turn into the global economy, current events, and foreign affairs, before we attempt to recover with some much-needed Kenan Thompson appreciation. We close out the episode with one of the wildest hookup listener letters yet… and somehow it feels a little too on brand. If you like tattoo life, artist conversations, and episodes that go completely off the rails, this one’s for you. Watch on YouTube or stream everywhere you get your podcasts 🎧 ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

This week the Buds are sitting down with a familiar face… whether you know him from his killer tattoos, his infamous shop, or his skits with Beaverduck… we’ve got BIG HAPPY in the building 🎙️ We get into the man behind the comedy. His tattoo origin story (spoiler: it all started with borrowing something from a neighbor 😭), how he built his path, and of course… some of the wildest, weirdest things we’ve seen on the internet, including a body part we did NOT know was tattooable. We’re laughing, giving questionable advice, and trying to answer one important question… why is Big Happy so damn happy?? Kick your feet up and laugh with us 🎧 ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Big Happy IG: http://www.instagram.com/big_happy_tattoo Shop: http://www.instagram.com/beach_blvd_tattoo 

We’ve got a returning Bud 🎙️ Thea is back for her annual check-in, and this time she’s not just talking about growth… she’s living it.  She’s been hitting her targets, literally and figuratively… Bang bang if you know what we mean. We get into everything she’s been through this past year, from being completely crippled by anxiety to stepping into a space where she’s now helping others make the changes they’re too scared to make. Light stuff. We talk about how to get over embarrassing moments, and why they’re really only embarrassing if you decide they are. Yeah… sit with that one for a second. Just like last time, she’s dropping one-liners that will make you laugh, make you think, and maybe even call you out a little. Grab your notepad, pretend you’re gonna take notes, and tune in to grow with us. ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

We’ve got a brand new episode for you, and this time Johnny Bones and Goonies Ulloa from Dreamland Art Co are sitting in with Sanae . They’re filling in on the mic  for Jimmy Jam🎙️ The Buds sit down and reminisce about Friday the 13th tattoo days, and if you think they’re brutal now… imagine doing 50 tattoos in one day for $13 each. Absolute chaos. Also, it’s impossible to ignore that Bones has two 32oz drinks strapped to his hands the entire time. Is this a lifestyle? A cry for help? This leads us into drinking games, bad decisions, and the very real fear of next-day hangxiety. We also get into the Super Bowl halftime show (Team Bad Bunny, obviously), and then spiral into an important survival question… could any of us make it in the wild? Goonies and Sanae are ready to tap out immediately, but Bones is fully convinced he’s built for the wilderness. From there, we unlock a new nightmare hobby: searching “tattoo gun” on Amazon and reading the reviews. The results? Horrifying tattoos, questionable machines… and yes, someone mentions flesh-eating bacteria. To close it out, we read two listener letters: One asks if it’s okay to change a flash design right before an appointment, and another confesses to some sweet, sweet workplace revenge. If you like tattoo life, shop stories, chaotic conversations, and questionable decisions, this episode is for you. Tune in and laugh with us. Like we say… it’s just like a tattoo appointment, minus the tattoo. ----more---- 🔥 BUDCAST EXCLUSIVE 🛒 15% off tattoo supplies 🌍 kingpintattoosupply.com 🏷️ Code TATTOOBUDS15 ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco

The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles in two years, and the Buds are already mentally preparing for the traffic. But instead of complaining (for once), it sparks a brilliant idea… Tattoo Olympics. We’re talking speed setups, fastest breakdowns, flash painting, endurance rounds… who’s taking gold in the tattoo world? The Buds also start cooking up plans for a Tattoo Buds Art Show + Karaoke Night, because nothing says community like art and public embarrassment. Jimmy Jam discovers “bite-size painting” as a way to survive making flash (because full sheets are emotionally taxing), while Sanae shares her latest encounter with a Karen in the wild… and yes, she leaned all the way into the conflict. From there, things go completely off the rails. We get into roller coasters, the rumored closing of Six Flags, and James introduces a new method to “raise your frequency” or, for the rest of us, just declutter your brain. Jimmy Jam also announces he released a book. A picture book. Because growth has limits. Then we introduce our newest obsession: Punch the Monkey. The new Moo Deng? NEW-DENG??  We’re invested. We also learn how tattoos create real physical and psychological responses (yes, this episode is somehow educational), and close it out with a Tattoo Cover Up story involving some very sweet, very messy revenge on a listener’s dad’s mistress. Grab a seat, grab your emotional support monkey, and enjoy another chaotic episode of the Tattoo Budcast. ----more---- 🔥 BUDCAST EXCLUSIVE 🛒 15% off tattoo supplies 🌍 http://www.kingpintattoosupply.com  🏷️ Code TATTOOBUDS15 ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

He claims to be just a little Ozzy… but we all know the truth. If you’ve made it through the last 10 years without seeing an Ozzy panther or chrome tattoo, then you’ve probably been living under a rock. Ozzy is a Venice Beach traditional tattoo legend, and he just opened a brand new shop in sunny downtown Riverside. We sit down and talk about how his punk rock mom bought him his first tattoo machine as a teenager and he’s been tattooing ever since. We get into the love/hate relationship with tattoo conventions. They’re always a gamble… but they’re also always a good hang. Ozzy also takes the phrase “bold will hold” to a terrifying new level when he tells the story of the time he tattooed with a 100 round liner. From there we spiral into tattoo internet culture, including the artist blowing up for tattooing with their non-dominant hand, and why people absolutely love a good tattoo gimmick. We also talk about tattoo artist The Raw Wendy, who was featured on My Strange Addiction for eating raw meat. Somehow this doesn’t phase Ozzy at all, because he’s currently deep into fitness, macros, and meal prep… something the Buds absolutely cannot relate to. And because he’s a true artist, Ozzy closes out the episode with not one, not two, but THREE Tattoo Cover Up stories. So grab your meal prep, sit down, and hang with this Los Angeles tattoo legend. ----more---- Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 🔥 BUDCAST EXCLUSIVE 🛒 15% off tattoo supplies 🌍 kingpintattoosupply.com 🏷️ Code TATTOOBUDS15 ----more---- OZZY IG: http://www.instagram.com/ozzyink 

The Buds are back from two separate trips and apparently decided growth is overrated. Instead of easing back in, we jump straight into a question absolutely nobody asked for: Is kink shaming wrong? And if no one shames it… is it even still a kink? Yes. We spiraled immediately. Jimmy Jam just got back from a quick run with his band feeling cool and mysterious. Meanwhile, Sanae survived the Philadelphia Tattoo Festival during the worst East Coast snowstorm since 1996. Flights delayed. Snow everywhere. Character development forced. She barely made it home. And as promised, she tells a story that officially evens the scoreboard between her and James. Yes. She crapped her pants. No. There is no dignity left in this episode. So strap on your emotional diaper, grab your snow coat, and press play. Like & Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 🔥 BUDCAST EXCLUSIVE 🛒 15% off tattoo supplies 🌍 kingpintattoosupply.com 🏷️ Code TATTOOBUDS15

The Buds are back with a brand new episode, and this time we’re sitting down with Nestor Zelaya. James first met Nestor when he was still a fireman. You know, back when he had a “real job,” a steady paycheck, benefits… and allegedly more happiness. Now he’s a tattooer. So clearly something went wrong. Nestor walks us through what made him leave the stability of a traditional career to chase the chaos of tattooing. From immigrating to the U.S. as a kid and chasing the “American Dream,” to realizing maybe that dream wasn’t actually his, and deciding to build something of his own. He talks about learning to tattoo, opening his own shop, and redefining success on his terms. Naturally, we then take a completely normal turn into discussing the wildest way to get out of mandatory military service in a certain country. Because that’s how this show works. Nestor opens up about his humble beginnings, the life reminders that keep him grounded, and then closes it out with a Tattoo Cover Up story that will leave your jaw on the floor and almost left him… testicle-less. Yes. You read that correctly. So sit down, press play, and enjoy another episode of the Tattoo Budcast where stability is optional and the stories are unhinged. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam    Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco    NESTOR IG: https://www.instagram.com/zelayatattoos  SHOP: http://www.instagram.com/fearcitylb   ----more---- 🔥 BUDCAST EXCLUSIVE 🛒 15% off tattoo supplies 🌍 kingpintattoosupply.com 🏷️ Code TATTOOBUDS15

We’re sitting down with star-crossed lovers and certified Best Bud royalty, Iggy and Jared Starbard aka Jiggy from Bone Deep Tattoo. We reminisce about the “good old days” when tattoo shops were basically adult daycare centers and ask the hard question: why does nobody hang out in shops anymore? Who hurt us? We pitch our ideal Best Bud dates, then immediately rip off The Newlywed Game with our totally original, definitely legal game called Better Buds. Is it competitive? Yes. Does it expose friendships? Also yes. From there we spiral into early viral internet videos and remember just how lawless the early internet used to be. No rules. No HR. Just vibes and permanent consequences. We try to land the plane with something wholesome: “What’s one thing you wish the world knew about your Bud?” It gets sweet. It gets emotional. It almost feels safe. Then Iggy closes the episode with a Tattoo Cover Up story about a reality TV star who walked into their shop and somehow left without her panties. Literally. So grab your Best Bud, hold them close, and enjoy this very romantic, slightly unhinged episode of the Tattoo Budcast. ----more---- GET 15% ALL TATTOO SUPPLIES WWW.KINGPINTATTOOSUPPLY.COM ENTER CODE: TATTOOBUDS15 AT CHECKOUT! ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Guests: Jared Starbard IG: http://www.instagram.com/jaredstarbard  Iggy IG: http://www.instagram.com/iggyink  Shop: http://www.instagram.com/bonedeeptattoos 

Today on the Tattoo Budcast, we sit down with a very special guest whose content has taken the tattoo world by storm: Beaverduck. We talk about how he became one of the funniest tattoo content creators out there, the unexpected path that led him to where he is now, and what it’s really like turning tattoo life into viral comedy. The laughs are nonstop, but things take a turn in the Tattoo Cover Up segment, where Beaverduck shares the wild, life-changing events that shaped his career and pushed him forward. Trust us, you will never guess what it was. So grab a seat with the Tattoo Dean himself, because tattoo school is officially in session. ----more---- GET 15% ALL TATTOO SUPPLIES WWW.KINGPINTATTOOSUPPLY.COM ENTER CODE: TATTOOBUDS15 AT CHECKOUT! ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store:https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco ----more---- Guest: Beaverduck IG: www.instagram.com/beaverduck Shop: www.instagram.com/beach_blvd_tattoo

The Buds are back, and this one is a classic tattoo family episode. We’ve got Dreamland Art Co coworkers Goonies and Johnny Bones in the studio, and just like Goonies’ first Budcast appearance, things immediately spiral when we decide to play EDWARD 40 Hands. That choice naturally leads to vomit stories, a very necessary intervention about Goonies’ drinking, and a discussion about her Frankenstein car that honestly might need to be put down. We break down our go-to hangover cures, Jimmy Jam relives his glory drinking days with a party trick that absolutely falls flat, and somehow Forrest Whitaker catches a few strays along the way. The Buds also fill you in on a recent shop cutting, where we all quickly realize we would be completely useless if we were ever held hostage. To close it out, Sanae brings a Tattoo Cover Up story that sounds like it came straight out of a movie. Grab a 40oz, strap it to your hands, and laugh with us. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam    Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast    Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco    Goonies IG: http://www.instagram.com/ohmy_goonies  Johnny Bones IG: http://www.instagram.com/bonesart 

Wayne Fredrickson is back on Tattoo Budcast and somehow… he’s opened ANOTHER tattoo shop. 😂 One of the original tattoo YouTube vlog pioneers (before everyone had ring lights and “day in the life” reels), Wayne pulls up to talk about building shops like a madman, the rise of unorthodox tattoo shop chains shaking up the industry, and the wild world of creating content as a tattooer without losing your sanity. Then things take a turn when Wayne tells the story of getting pickpocketed in England while on a tattoo trip — because apparently international crime is just part of the tattoo lifestyle now. 🇬🇧💸 If you’re into tattoo industry chaos, social media grind talk, and hearing how success sometimes comes with stolen wallets — this episode is a must. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  ----more---- Wayne’s IG: http://www.instagram.com/waynefredrickson Shop IGs: https://www.instagram.com/uniteandwintattoo http://www.instagram.com/norcotattoo http://www.instagram.com/luckydollartattooparlor Tattoo Supply: http://www.uniteandwintattoosupply.com Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyKGcPYJHJaCrqdyADN4ZOB803KO6Kz3S&si=4UN41eBfzhSf9D3N  

On today’s episode of the Tattoo Budcast, we’re joined by a very special Bud in the shop. An OG friend from Sanae’s teenage years who also tattoos, straight out of Mesa, tattoo artist Aaron Brizendine, better known as Brizzo. We kick things off by letting AI create opposite-sex versions of the Buds and Brizzo, then asking the most important question possible: would you let yourself hit? From there, things escalate quickly as we test a Hot Ones–style hot sauceinspired by Hot Ones, and James may or may not survive the heat. Brizzo shares stories from his tattoo apprenticeship in Japan, including learning tattoo machine building and how that experience shaped his opinions on rotary pens versus traditional machines. Once again, James may not survive. We finish strong with a wild real-life story involving a desk pop at an old tattoo shop. Yes, a real pewpew accident. Yes, it’s exactly as unhinged as it sounds. This episode is high energy, childish, and 100% on-brand Tattoo Budcast chaos. Put your pewpew back in its holster and laugh with us. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Guest: Aaron Brizzo IG: http://www.instagram/Brizzo_tattoos 

Marco Gomez pulled up to Tattoo Budcast with THREE things: wisdom, horror stories, and parasites. 🫠   In this episode we talk about Marco’s journey overcoming gut parasites (yeah… we were disgusted too), his approach to mentoring apprentices, and how he officially became a tattoo grandpa—because his apprentice graduated and now has apprentices of his own. That’s generational tattooing, baby.   Then Marco casually drops one of the most terrifying haunted experiences from his childhood and suddenly the whole vibe turns into Paranormal Activity: Tattoo Shop Edition.   If you like tattoo talk with a side of trauma and comedy—this one’s for you. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  ----more---- Marco’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/donjuandemarco1 Shop IG: https://www.instagram.com/warhorsevintagetattoo

We’ve got a very special episode for you today. Another RoadBuds installment, and this time we’re filming on location at the House of Blues Anaheim. We’re sitting down with a very special bud, Bryan Kienlen. A tattoo legend out of Jersey and a full-on punk rock icon. We get into the early days of touring with The Bouncing Souls, how those tours compare to life on the road now, and how Bryan made the jump into tattooing, shop ownership, and somehow manages to balance it all. And just when you think he might not be human, we go there. Imposter syndrome. Self-doubt. The struggle of pricing your own work and knowing your worth. Kick up your boots, hang with the Buds, and enjoy. 🎙️🖤 ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  ----more---- Bryan Kienlen IG: http://www.instagram.com/bryan_kienlen  Shop IG: http://www.instagram.com/anchorsaweightattoo  Shop website: http://www.anchorsaweightattoo.com  Bouncing Souls: http://instagram.com/bouncingsoulsnj  Beach Rats: http://www.instagram.com/beachratsnj 

New Year’s Eve chaos meets big ideas on this NYE episode of the Tattoo Budcast. We ring in the new year by diving headfirst into everything from urine therapy and Mexican superstitions to manifesting, the power of the mind, and whether you can actually think your way into winning the lottery. As always, the conversation goes off the rails in the best way possible—mixing humor, curiosity, and questionable life advice.   We also break down strip clubs for beginners, reflect on the unaccomplished resolutions of 2025, and refine our goals heading into 2026 with fresh perspective and zero shame. If you’re into wild conversations, mindset talk, cultural superstitions, and starting the new year laughing, this NYE episode of the Tattoo Budcast is for you.   Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam    Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast 

This is how the Buds are acting when Santa is literally on his way to town. We welcome back Bud Dalton Elliott to the studio, and things get chaotic fast when he gets tattooed by BOTH Buds at the same time. Dalton is celebrating the one year anniversary of his year-long tattoo road trip, and we’re feeling extra merry about it. We get into Christmas dos and don’ts, our own holiday traditions and memories, and for Tattoo Therapy we help a listener navigate intense holiday burnout. Do they need to suck it up, or is it time to cut it out? Throw on your plaid pajamas, grab a cup of cheer, and tune in for a holly jolly episode of the Tattoo Budcast 🎄🎙️ Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam    Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast    Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  Dalton Elliott IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettydecenttattoos/ 

Jimmy Jam is officially creeping toward 40 and having a full-blown existential spiral. He’s turning 37, and Sanae catches him mid freak-out to unpack his problems, offer some real-life advice, and set goals before the void fully takes over. We also get to know the Bud known as Jimmy Jam a little better over a McDonald’s Grinch meal, because nothing sparks self-reflection quite like pickle fries and a seasonal promotion. Plus, we read some top-tier listener letters for Tattoo Therapy and our Tattoo Cover-Up segment. Emotional growth, questionable decisions, and unsolicited opinions included. Now pull up a chair, grab a Big Mac, and tune in. 🍔🎙️ KINGPIN TATTOO SUPPLY IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingpintattoosupply  Website: https://www.kingpintattoosupply.com  Code: TATTOOBUDS15 for 15% OFF through December  Like & Subscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow the Buds: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Red IG: http://www.instagram.com/mv_arts_  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

In this episode, we sit down with Red 🔴 owner and operator of Just Deadly Tattoo in Pico Rivera. Red’s start in tattooing wasn’t easy, and those early hardships are exactly what make her grateful for every year she and her shop stay alive in this wild industry 💉✨ We get into the sweet spot of client communication, where someone knows what they want but still gives you the creative freedom to make it shine 🎨🔥 And of course, we dive into the latest tattoo viral chaos, from the ball shaped tattoo machine everyone keeps roasting 🏀😂 to the Ink Master contestant who allegedly stole another tattooer’s design 👀🫣 Let’s just say... those allegations are gonna be tough to beat. Tap in for stories, laughs, and real shop talk only the Budcast can deliver 🎙️🤘 ----more---- Tune in on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform. KING PIN TATTOO SUPPLY: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kingpintattoosupply  CODE: TATTOOBUDS15 www.kingpintattoosupply.com  ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast  Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/  Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam  Red IG: http://www.instagram.com/mv_arts_  Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast    Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

What is a tattoo artist without supplies?? Exactly. Today we’ve got Dale Dimapindan in the studio from the world-famous Kingpin Tattoo Supply, one of the most trusted names in the game. We dive into what the “tatpocolypse” looks like from the supplier side, whether it’s better or worse to stick with one tattooer or collect from many, and Dale jumps in for a round of FMK (tattoo edition). Sit on your thrown 🚽 and get ready for another side splitting episode. ----more---- KINGPIN TATTOO SUPPLY: IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kingpintattoosupply www.kingpintattoosupply.com GET 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER AT CHECKOUT, ENTER CODE: TATTOOBUDS15 ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco

In this episode of the Tattoo Budcast, Jimmy and Sanae sit down with Montana tattooer Dana Richards, who Sanae has known since his earliest days as an apprentice in the same California shop they once worked at. Now a successful shop owner in Montana, Dana shares his journey from those humble beginnings to running his own studio, along with the major differences between tattooing in Montana vs California. The conversation dives into everything from shifting testosterone levels to lifestyle changes, shop culture, and what it takes to build a solid career in the tattoo industry.   We also get into why a real tattoo apprenticeship still matters in 2025—how it shapes your craft, your professionalism, and your long-term success. Things get philosophical too, as the crew talks about simulation theory, strange coincidences, and whether we might all be living inside something bigger than we realize. It’s a mix of tattoo talk, mentorship, personal growth, and the kind of weird, honest conversations the Budcast is known for. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco Dana Richards IG: https://www.instagram.com/danatattoos

🎙️ Today we’ve got a wild one for ya! We’re joined by tattoo veteran Eric Hare — and trust us, the only thing more complex than one of his geometric stencils… is his story. 👀 From graffiti ➡️ tattooing in prison  ➡️ exponential personal growth ➡️ to honing his craft,  Eric takes us through a life that’s as chaotic as it is inspiring. We laugh, we get deep, we get real — this episode has it all. 💺 Jump in the tattoo chair and get ready for another surprisingly meaningful yet hilarious session with the Buds. ----more----  Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  Guest: Eric Hare IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericharetattoo/

New city, same chaos. Today we’re comin’ at you from Phoenix, Arizona with a Budcast fan favorite — the curmudgeonly sitcom-neighbor energy, the OG Travel Bud himself… Frank Allen! 🌵🔥 We’re recapping our Arizona guest spot, debating the age-old tattoo question: Copying vs inspiration — where’s the line? …and because it’s tradition… we’re diving into tattoo shop prank culture 😈   It’s another ROADBUDS episode — 🎧 Laugh hysterically, but keep your eyes on the road.   Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  FRANK ALLEN: https://www.instagram.com/franklintattoos

🎉 HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO THE TATTOO BUDCAST!! 🎉 The Buds are turning ONE and celebrating like only 1-year-olds can (and should) — in baby bonnets, bibs, and up to our elbows in baby food. 🍼💩 Join us for our most chaotic celebration yet and thank YOU, our buddies, for an incredible first year of laughs, tattoos, and total nonsense. So strap into your high chair, grab a warm bottle of… whatever’s in reach, and tune in to the Birthday Bash! 🧸🎂 Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam ----more---- Podcast Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TattooBudcast Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

🎃 WE GOT A SPECIAL SPOOK-TACULAR EPISODE WITH THE DREAMLAND ART CO CREW! 👻 This week, the Buds — with a little help from returning guests Johnny Bones and Goonies — are coming to you not as Selena y Los Dinos, but as SELENO Y LOS DINXS! 💃🕺 Everyone’s sharing their own unexplainable stories, plus we’re reading listener ghost stories too! So throw on your costume, grab your candy bucket, and tune in for an episode full of laughs, chills, and all things Halloween. 🎃👻 ----more---- Watch it on YouTube or listen anywhere podcasts are available! Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  Goonies IG: http://www.instagram.com/ohmy_goonies Johnny Bones IG: http://www.instagram.com/bonesart    

🎃 SPECIAL SPOOKY EPISODE ALERT! 👻 We’ve got a hauntingly good one for you this week featuring two extra spooky tattooers — the return of Johnny Vampotna and, for the first time ever, Christina Hock, an LA-area artist with over two decades of experience! We’re swapping ghost stories (ours and yours), diving into tales of aliens, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins — and of course, talking tattoos. 💀 So grab your candy bucket, throw on a costume, and join the Tattoo Budcast for this very scary, very funny Halloween special! ----more---- 🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen anywhere podcasts are available! Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco ----more---- Guests: Christina Hock IG: https://www.instagram.com/xinaxiii/ Johnny Vampotna IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnny_vampotna/

The Buds are back with returning guest — and newest shop crew member — Johnny Bones! They come in hot with the giggles and dive into everything from Taco Bell nostalgia and Get-What-You-Get specials, to graffiti culture and even people catching feelings for ChatGPT?! They also unpack why Michigan banned Bactine in tattooing, explore the criminal underworld roots of common tattoo designs, and lean into spooky season with the Scream Movie AI Challenge. Plus — they get weird with the tattooing-teeth trend in Asia, talk mouth breathing, and answer a hilarious listener advice letter. Grab your headphones and get ready for laughs, chaos, and tattoo talk in true Tattoo Budcast fashion. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Johnny Bones: http://www.instagram.com/bonesart  Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

This week on The Tattoo Budcast, we’re joined by Mike Panic from Removery — The World’s Tattoo Removal Experts! Ever wondered how tattoo removal actually works? Mike breaks it all down and answers the questions every artist and collector has been too scared to ask. We also dive into the age-old debate of tattoo price haggling — is it ever okay? Plus, we play a couple of our favorite chaos-fuelled games: F*, Marry, Kill — Tattoo Edition**, and a round of This or That that’ll have you laughing and cringing at the same time. Tune in, laugh with us, and learn yourself a little something. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- REMOVERY Http://www.removery.com   https://www.instagram.com/removery

This week the Buds sit down with Big Ceeze — tattooer of 27 years, Ink Master alum, and former boss of Sanae (who reminds us she’s still got a big mouth and zero filter). We dive into what it was like working together back in the day, why bodybuilding competitions might be the strangest hobby for a tattooer, and Big Ceeze’s new passion project: The Inked Network, a platform built with unique features for both tattooers and collectors. And just when you think it couldn’t get better, he drops not one but TWO wild stories for our Tattoo Cover-Up segment — one involving a misspelled tattoo, the other a sketchy run-in with the Mexican Federales. This is one episode you don’t want to miss — tattoos, comedy, and chaos all rolled into one. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Big Cheese Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggceeze/ Shop: https://www.instagram.com/mifamiliatattoostudio/ ----more---- The Inked Network http://www.theinkednetwork.com  https://www.instagram.com/theinkednetwork/

The Buds are hitting the books this week with Professor Kiki Flambé, a Communication Studies proffesor who specializes in interpersonal communication and the art of persuasion. She’s breaking down the difference between persuasion vs. manipulation, teaching us how to make small talk that doesn’t suck, and showing us what a real, effective apologyactually looks like. Kiki also gives us a few sales tactics that every tattooer (or anyone selling their craft) can use at their next consultation. And because no guest leaves without spilling some ink—she joins us for Tattoo Cover-Up, with a wild story that may (or may not) involve ghosts… or angels?! 👻😇 Come watch, listen, and laugh with us—because after all, listening is the most important part of communication. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Kiki IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kikiflambe/ https://www.instagram.com/rumpusroomwoodworks/

We got a Bud Solo on our hands today! James is back from his Hawaiian tattoo trip and—believe it or not—he narrowly survived a tsunami scare. He’s spilling all the wild details about how he escaped his brush with death. 🌊 But it wouldn’t be the Budcast without some laughs—your Buds dive into food talk, fart jokes, and a taste-test of the latest Flamin’ Hot product 🔥. Then they wrap things up with a real tattoo shop convo: the dreaded slow season—and how they plan to make the downtime actually productive this year. Grab a seat, crack a snack, and join the Buds for another chaotic, hilarious ride! ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

It’s hard to run a tattoo-centered podcast without eventually touching on piercing—and today, the Buds welcome their very first piercer guest! 🎉 Long-time friend and professional piercer Alexx joins the show. With over a decade of experience, she’s here to bust common piercing myths, drop some piercing truths, and share a few horror stories from the chair. Of course, she’s bringing plenty of laughs along the way. Tune in for a brand-new episode packed with sharp stories and even sharper insights! ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Alexx IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexxantipathy/ Alexx studio IG : https://www.instagram.com/ancientadornments/

What’s better than one guest? TWO guests! 🎉 This week the Buds sit down with not one but two tattoo buds from Handmade Tattoo: Pops (the shop owner) and his right-hand woman, Emily Taylor. We get into shop life, coworker dynamics, and even read some of their most ridiculous Yelp reviews. Emily shares how she almost didn’t apply to her first tattoo shop right out of her apprenticeship, and Pops opens up about surviving a two-year closure and what it was like to open a shop at the worst possible time in history. And of course, both Pops and Emily bring the heat (and the embarrassment) with their stories for our Tattoo Cover-up Segment . ----more---- Guests Info: Pops IG: http://instagram.com/artbypops  Emily Taylor IG: http://instagram.com/emilytaylorink Shop IG: http://instagram.com/handmadetattoosp    Handmade Tattoo 947 E. Main St, Santa Paula, CA. 93060 ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

On this episode, we conjure up the ghost guy himself—Johnny Vampotna. Best known as the paranormal trad-dad of LA, you can spot one of his ghostly or Halloween-inspired tattoos from a mile away. But Johnny doesn’t just draw otherworldly things—he lives them. We dive into his career, branding, and spiritual “gifts.” And for the first time ever, we get a story for the Tattoo Cover-Up that will have you questioning reality. So light a candle, call upon the spirits, and materialize with us for this eerie episode. ----more---- Guest: Johnny Vampotna IG: http://www.instagram.com/Johnny_Vampotna Web: LinkTree ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

TRUST US, THIS ONE STINKS… LITERALLY. This week the Buds get nose-deep in the world of smells (don’t ask why, we don’t know either). But what really stinks? AI tattoo robots invading NYC’s tattoo shops. Thanks to a spicy listener comment, the Buds also dive back into the messy mentor/apprentice dynamic and why it rarely lasts longer than a stick-and-poke. For the first time in forever, we’ve got a listener submitted advice letter for Tattoo Aftercare (it’s BACK) that takes things from stinky to sticky. Plus, Tattoo Cover-Up segment — and the listener submission involves going to extreme lengths for a very special toy (yes, THAT kind of toy). It’s chaotic, it’s smelly, it’s very on-brand. Basically, just the Buds being Buds. Tune in, plug your nose, and come bud around with us. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

Court is now in session! The Buds sit down with Attorney Matt Gomez to tackle some burning legal questions. We’re getting to know our rights… and maybe litigating a few grudges we’ve been holding against each other. This is one hearing you won’t want to miss. Laugh now, or be held in contempt.           ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco

🎉 BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🎉 Welcome to Part 3 of our ROADBUDS: Road Trip, Prescott or Bust series!   We’re hittin’ the highway and bringing you along for the ride—literally. Hop in the back seat (audio-only, sorry not sorry) as Sanae and Jimmy Jam trade stories, trash talk, and questionable snack choices en route to the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest.   No guests. No edits. Just raw, unfiltered car chaos. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco

🎉 BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🎉 Welcome to Part 2 of our ROADBUDS: Road Trip, Prescott or Bust series!   We’re hittin’ the highway and bringing you along for the ride—literally. Hop in the back seat (audio-only, sorry not sorry) as Sanae and Jimmy Jam trade stories, trash talk, and questionable snack choices en route to the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest.   No guests. No edits. Just raw, unfiltered car chaos. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  

🎉 BONUS EPISODE ALERT! 🎉 Welcome to Part 1 of our ROADBUDS: Road Trip, Prescott or Bust series!   We’re hittin’ the highway and bringing you along for the ride—literally. Hop in the back seat (audio-only, sorry not sorry) as Sanae and Jimmy Jam trade stories, trash talk, and questionable snack choices en route to the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest.   No guests. No edits. Just raw, unfiltered car chaos. ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco

On this episode, we’re packing up and saying goodbye to the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest—but not before one last session with some of the realest to ever do it. First up is long-time convention staple, tattooer, master painter, and certified Rad Dad: Mike Pinto. He takes us back to where it all started and gives his take on where the industry is headed. Then we sit down with the couple behind it all—Adrienne and Tony Carey. With zero experience and 100% heart, they built this convention from the ground up, turning sleepy little Prescott into a once-a-year tattoo summer camp for the past 13 years. Tune in for stories, laughs, and inspiration from some of the “triedest and truest” on the convention circuit. ----more---- Guests: Mike Pinto IG: http://www.instagram.com/colfax_og/ Northern AZ Tattoo Fest IG:  https://www.instagram.com/northernaztattoofest/ Northern AZ Tattoo Fest Site:  https://northernaztattoofest.com/ Tony Carey IG:  https://www.instagram.com/tonycareytattoo/ ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

RoadBuds Reloaded – Jared Starbard, Samazon & Dalton Elliott This week, the Tattoo Buds are still kicking it mountainside in beautiful Prescott, Arizona for the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest—because why leave a good time? In this fresh RoadBuds episode, we wrangle three tattoo artists straight from the convention floor and jump right into the chaos. First up is Jared Starbard, a long-time tattooer out of Camarillo, California, who delivers a Tattoo Cover-Up story so savage.. we’ll just say it wasn’t a victimless crime. Then we’ve got Samazon, a Denver-based veteran who may or may not be nursing a hangover—but hey, she shows up with raw talent and spicy takes either way. And finally, meet Dalton Elliott, the true definition of a wandering artist. Prescott is just another pit stop on his never-ending tattoo tour—he might be tattooing at your local tat-shack by next week. Buckle up for some real convention-style laughs, shop talk, and a little trash talk. It's raw, it’s rowdy, it’s RoadBuds. ----more---- Follow on IG: http://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: http://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco  ----more---- Jared Starbard IG:  https://www.instagram.com/jstarbard/   Samazon IG:  http://www.instagram.com/the_samazonian/    Dalton Elliot IG:  http://www.instagram.com/prettydecenttattoos/

The Tattoo Buds are back on the road and barely holding it together—literally. After losing just one hubcap (RIP), we rolled into the Northern Arizona Tattoo Fest with our eyes peeled for tattoo greatness—and maybe a funnel cake. First up in the hot seat: Washington’s own KC Lange! KC is a seasoned tattooer, former graphic designer, and motorcycle maniac who rode all the way from the Pacific Northwest to Prescott like a real-life Mad Max with a sketchbook. We talk road trips, career pivots, weird convention moments, and his alleged beef with old ladies (don’t cancel him, it’s a joke… maybe). Tune in and ride along! ----more---- KC LANGE: http://www.instagram.com/xkclangex/ NORTHERN AZ TATTOO FEST: http://www.instagram.com/northernaztattoofest/ ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

Today we’re joined by a fellow podcasting powerhouse and longtime tattooer, Chelsey Wagner Hamilton—cohost of The Blastover! Chelsey’s been in the game for nearly 20 years, and somehow also manages to do the work of 12 people in one day. We’re not saying we’re jealous… but we’re definitely plotting.   We get into Chelsey’s tattoo journey, the mystery of her missing 20k followers, and what it’s like juggling podcasting, self-producing merch, painting, and tattooing without fully combusting. This one’s got laughs, gossip, and Bud-on-Bud podcast synergy.   Tune in, laugh with us, and then go binge The Blastover! We love a crossover episode. ----more---- Guest: CHELSEY WAGNER HAMILTON  IG: http://instagram.com/chelseytattoos Podcast: http://instagram.com/theblastover Website: http://www.chelseytattoos.com ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

We’ve got a fresh Budcast for ya, and this one’s coming in hot. The Buds are joined by tattooer and master painter Rando Baggins, and after a slight pre-show hiccup (let’s just say someone almost didn’t make it), we kick things off with arguably our most unhinged ice breaker yet.   Then it’s time to dig into the saga of Rando... From getting arrested for graffiti to becoming a full-blown tattoo wizard. We also get into sobriety... Rando and Jimmy Jam both share their experiences, and we ask: Why are so many tattooers sober now? Is excessive partying just part of the artist curse, or have we all just finally had enough of our own B.S.?   And finally, we close it out with a deep dive into ego deaths, adult crying sessions, and a Tattoo Cover-Up story that is basically every tattooer’s worst-case scenario. ----more---- Guest: Rando Baggins IG: @RANDOTATTOOER ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamland

The buds blast off into the cosmos with special guest Reyna of Unity Sanctum—Astrologer, Seer, Seeker and professional planet interpreter. She’s here to break down what astrology actually is (and isn’t), answer some listener questions, and read the Tattoo Buds’ birth charts. Will we finally uncover why the Tattoo Buds are such chaotic little goblins? Maybe it’s written in the stars. Tune in and find out which planets to blame for our bad decisions! ----more---- Guest: Reyna IG: @buddahcat Business IG: @unitysanctum Website: http://www.unitysanctum.com ----more---- Like & Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TattooBudcast Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tattoobudcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattoobudcast Sanae IG: https://www.instagram.com/sanae_kawaii/ Jimmy Jam IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyjam Dreamland Art Co: http://www.instagram.com/dreamlandartco 

Today the buds are joined by a very special guest, legendary Los Angeles tattooer Johnny Bones—this man is a master of black and gray, jack-of-all-styles, and has never kicked a fast food mascot out of bed. With 26 years of tattooing under his belt and a major role in shaping Sanae’s own tattoo journey, Bones brings the wisdom and the jokes. We talk about his 2.5 decades-long career, what keeps him inspired.  Ever wonder what tattoo artists really hate? We're talking shop pet peeves, unspoken rules, and yes—someone definitely gets roasted. And don't miss our fan-favorite Tattoo Cover-Up segment, where Johnny Bones shares a mortifying tale of his own that will make you feel way better about your worst moments. Warning: This episode contains inappropriate laughter, actual tattoo insight, and possible defamation of several fast-food mascots.