Lick The Brain

Ray sits down with actor and comedian Tim King for a real, open conversation. Tim talks about what it was like growing up in a big family, going to school year-round, and how that all shaped who he i…

Ray sits down with comedian Mark Brady to explore what it takes to transform personal interests into sustainable careers. Ray shares his vision for online tattoo education, while Mark opens up about …

This week, Ray sits down with stand-up comedian Mark Brady for a fun, honest chat about the ups and downs of comedy. They get into how bombing on stage is part of the grind, what it means to be your …

In this episode, Andrew gets real about the ups and downs of running a studio and how the hustle started draining his creativity. He talks about the tough call to step away from ownership so he could…

In this episode, Andrew shares his journey through the world of tattooing—from growing up around it, to the wild ride of being an apprentice, to finding his own style and voice in the industry. He ta…

This week, Ray is joined by Carolina comedian and certified ray of sunshine, Isatu—the very person who suggested him to try stand-up . They dive into Isatu’s wild new tattoo ideas, why her mom traded…

In this episode, Ray sits down with Carolina comedian Isatu—the vibrant personality who first inspired him to try stand-up comedy. The two dive into Isatu’s unique collection of tattoos and the stori…

In this episode, Drew and Ray dive into the moment when a tattoo begins to truly come together and the trust that is involved in that creative process. Ray opens up about the challenges and insights …

In this episode, Ray sits down with Drew to talk about his first tattoo and what inspired his passion for collecting unique and intriguing tattoo designs. Drew opens up about what he values most in R…

When will an apprentice be ready to travel for tattooing? What does a tattoo apprentice do for fun? Is it possible to manage your time in the early stages of tattooing? Jordyn answers all of these qu…

This episode is part one of a two part episode where Ray chats with Jordyn Bury.  Jordyn is currently in a tattoo apprenticeship but tattooing has been apart of her entire life. Jordyn shares the str…

Vanesa shares a pick up line someone tried to use on a first date and Ray checks in on her broken wrist’s recovery. Progress is being made! Vanesa learns a lesson in patience, and Ray offers support …

Ray’s running out of ink and coming up with solutions. On New Year's Eve Vanesa plays confrontational musical chairs! Would you watch a tattoo live? Ray’s learning new skills and discusses wanting to…

Tune in to the life-focused episode for updates about our hosts! Vanesa thought it would be a good idea to go ice skating.. alone… where she fell and broke her wrist! Vanesa recalls the experience fo…

Ray has had multiple people reach out to him seeking apprenticeships! What steps can you take to get your foot in the door with the tattoo industry? What do you need to be able to do as an artist in …

Vanesa and Ray decorate for the holidays, and both of them kept things minimal. Vanesa has personal beef with Christmas, Ray is getting settled in at his new apartment and is going to start streaming…

Vanesa and Ray have to work on saying “like” and “um” less but it’s difficult to notice the habit when you’re in the moment. Ray touches up a tattoo that reminded him how difficult tattooing actually…

Ray is trying new things with his personal art and Vanesa misheard a keyword during his story. Ray and Vanesa take time to talk more about their trip to Dublin! Please excuse Vanesa’s cough as she is…

This episode falls under all things related as Vanes and Ray talk about their travels! Tune in to hear about your host’s first experiences with international travel to Europe. Ray is already planning…

Ray and Vanesa talk about their intuition and hunches around clients canceling or rescheduling. Sometimes it works out better for everyone involved! Vanesa mentions letting go of control and trusting…