Honest Tattooer Podcast

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, a traditional tattoo artist with 20 years of experience. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Minnesota to moving to Europe for gra…

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Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the complex world of tattoo pricing with a fun and engaging game called 'Price …

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In this episode, the team interviews Frank Porcelli, tattoo artist and the owner Steadfast Tattoo Supply. Frank shares his journey from New Jersey to Washington, his tattooing experienc…

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In this episode, our guest Alex Coulter shares his first-day experiences in New York City, which includes encountering unique city sights and missing out on an arrest right across from …

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Join us as we dive deep into the life and experiences of a tattoo artist in Mexico. From the surprising differences between clientele in Mexico and California to the nuances of surf cul…

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the recurring issue of flaky podcast guests, debate whether to allow repeat offenders back on the show, and reflect on how tattooing has evolved with …

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In this episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano welcome a panel of tattoo experts, including Ermis, Matt Buck, and special guest RubenRiksfjord from Cope…

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Welcome back to the Honest Tattoo Podcast! Hosted by Jon Mesa and co-host Matt Truiano, this episode features special guests Philip from Germany and Chelly from Central Florida. They di…

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In this episode of the Honest Tattooer podcast, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano sit down with special guests Rah from the Gold Coast, Australia, and Michael Getz from Des Moines, Iowa. …

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In this episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano are joined by guest XéU Leite. They dive deep into XéU's tattoo journey that began in a tiny studio in Li…

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In this episode of the podcast, the hosts interview David Santiago, a scalp micropigmentation (SMP) specialist. David shares his journey from being a licensed master barber to becoming …

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Join hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano on the latest episode of the On Tattoo Tour Podcast, presented by Tattoo Smart, Tattoo Pro, and Steadfast Tattoo Supplies. Our guest Alyssa McCusker…

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Join us in this episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast as we sit down with special guest Chloe, aka Bug Pin Bunny. Hosted by John Mesa and Matt Truiano, we delve into Chloe's tattoo jou…

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Welcome back to the Honest Tattooer Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano, bare joined by special guest Vega. The episode dives into tattoo shop pet peeves, from art…

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In this  episode of The Honest Tattooer Podcast, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano are joined by a special guest, Joe Swanson. Joe shares his extensive journey in the tattoo industry. The…

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In this episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast, hosted by Jon Mesa and Matt Truiano, we dive deep into the world of tattoo artistry with our special guest, Christian Perez. We are also …

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In this episode, the Honest Tattooer Podcast features a deep dive with Tony Romel, the man behind Tattoo Society Magazine. Tony shares his journey from working with another tattoo magaz…

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In this episode of the Honest Tattooer Podcast, hosts Jon Mesa and Matt Trioapm are joined by special guest Tommy Houlahan, a veteran tattoo artist from Times Square, NYC. They dive int…

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Join hosts Jon Mesa, Matt Truiano,  as they welcome special guest Matthew Ellis to discuss all things tattooing. From Matt's extensive experience since 1997, his preference for large co…

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