Fireside Tattoo Podcast
Jake Meeks' mostly weekly tattoo podcast answering viewer questions, interviewing artists and waxing philosophical to promote better tattooing and more informed collectors. He is often joined by fellow tattooers, artists of other mediums, professionals in other fields and collectors. We hope you enjoy!
Also, we offer courses from artists on the show at firesidetattoo.com if you are interested! Thanks for supporting our show!
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Developing your own style as a tattoo artist | EP 53
Jake and David discuss what it means to develop your own personal style. When are you ready as a tattoo artist to put your own flair into your work.
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Adam Shaw and Dean Zachary - Comic Arts and Tattoos!
Adam Shaw and Dean Zachary - Comic Arts and Tattoos! | EP 55
How to Finish Large Tattoos with guest Jeff Ensminger | EP 52
Jeff Ensminger joins Jake to discuss how he turns good tattoos into great tattoos. The discussion centers around finishing large, multi-sitting tattoos and the steps that Jeff takes to push his work …
Avoiding Your Local Maximum In Tattooing?
Avoiding Your Local Maximum In Tattooing? | EP 51
Paul Look - Making the Jump From Small Tattoos to Big Pieces
Paul Look - Making the Jump From Small Tattoos to Big Pieces | EP 50
Tips for Pain Management When Getting Tattooed
Tips for Pain Management When Getting Tattooed | EP 47
Tips For Becoming a Better Tattoo Artist
Tips For Becoming a Better Tattoo Artist | EP 46
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 2)
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 2) | EP 45
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 1)
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 1) | EP 44
Tips on Tattooing Dark Skin and How to Handle a "Dead End" Apprenticeship
Tips on Tattooing Dark Skin and How to Handle a "Dead End" Apprenticeship | EP 43
Curious About Tebori (Traditional Hand Poked Tattooing)? / What Can Cause Raised Skin and Scarring?
Curious About Tebori (Traditional Hand Poked Tattooing)? / What Can Cause Raised Skin and Scarring? | EP 42
Tips To Build a Client Base for Tattooers
Tips To Build a Client Base for Tattooers | EP 41
What is in the Ink Going Into Your Body?
What is in the Ink Going Into Your Body? | EP 40
Why Do People Still Get Bad Tattoos?
Why Do People Still Get Bad Tattoos? | EP 39
Outgrowing Your Clientele? What Does That Even Mean?
Outgrowing Your Clientele? What Does That Even Mean? | EP 37
Viewer Questions - Palm Tattoes? Tattooing Difficult Spots? Homework Before an Appointment
Viewer Questions - Palm Tattoes? Tattooing Difficult Spots? Homework Before an Appointment | EP 34
White Ink Tattoos and Finding a "Real" Meaning
White Ink Tattoos and Finding a "Real" Meaning | EP 32