Episode Three-Hundred and Sixty-Four: Tucker Wyatt & the Mothertuckers
Release Date: 12/24/2024
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We finally got Matty Goldstein to sit down for a full episode of NLJBS. He hit the road from Key City Tattoo in Frederick, MD along with fellow Key City artist Justin Bush and headed into Rocktown to Alley Cat Tattoo; Harrisonburg VA. It's a great conversation about starting out as an artist and getting into tattooing later. There's a ton of great stories and we're even joined by Chris Porter and a few other friendly faces along the way. So check it out and then check out some Shop Talk episodes on YouTube and you've got yourself a great time. Keep loving tattooing. No Lies Just Bullshit.
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Nick explains it all in the intro, but there's no new guest this week. So, in an effort to not leave y'all hangin' - we assembled this perspective on a name that comes up all the time when discussing tattoo histories: Peter Tattoo. The infamous shops ran by Peter Poulos and Larry Romano. We've got stories from five older episodes. Starting things off, naturally, is Larry's son, Frank Romano. Then we hear a few things from Richie Montgomery. Eric Fischer is next. Then it's Angelo Miller along with Erik Desmond with a few tales, and finally from a more recent episode, we hear from Kris...
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After a long day at the Norfolk Tattoo Convention, Nick had the pleasure of sitting down with long time tattoo legend Mike Perfetto and this amazing episode is now part of tattoo history. Good friends of Perfetto and of the show Mike Schweigert and Wrath are in attendance and only add to the brilliant conversation that was had that evening. Do not sleep on this one. There are some great stories about old times and how tattoos got done and some of the obstacles to overcome to get them done. Once you've listened, go jump on youtube and check out Shop Talk. You won't regret it.
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While at the Norfolk Tattoo Expo Nick had the opportunity to sit down with James Jarvis from 138 Tattoo in Gloucester Point, VA. This one is full of great old school tattoo stories you have to hear. There's plenty of talk of a lot of great tattooers, especially Brian Bruno and some tales from his early years. While you're at it, check out Shop Talk on youtube for some more great tattoo discussion.
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While visiting Richmond and Absolute Art Tattoo to celebrate the legend Brian Bruno, Nick got the chance to sit down and talk once again with John Setzer from Civilization Tattoo down the road. Veteran of the show, this is a great chance to get caught up with what's going on at their new shop as well as hear the usual great stories about shops, tattooing and all kinds of other things from Nick and John. Be sure and check it out and don't forget to check out ShopTalk over on youtube for some excellent insight into some of the best tattoos you'll ever see.
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It's been a while since we've had Ben Proudman on the show. He travelled down from Key City Tattoo in Frederick, MD to come check out Alley Cat Tattoo and brought along Nick Filth with him to do some tattooing. The guys hang out with Nick and talk tattoos and throughout, most of the crew at Alley Cat comes in to hang for a bit as well. It's a great conversation and a lot of fun, so check it out. Nick also makes an announcement revealing a bit more about the Shenandoah Rose being held next year in Harrisonburg, VA at Alley Cat so make sure you listen up. And don't sleep on Shop Talk over on...
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It's been a while since Timothy Hoyer has been on an episode. He's working at Alley Cat a lot these days, but he wanted to wait for Andrew to be available to record and here it is. Nick hangs with these two art wizards and long time legends of tattooing for a good three hours and we get to hear some excellent conversations about all of the things you expect and a whole lot of love for Brian Bruno, for sure. So enjoy the premium info laid down here and the afterward, go check out the youtube for some Shop Talk and stay inspired.
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It's always great when you connect with folks who have a history with tattoos in some fashion. That's the case here with Nick's friend Jerry who came by the new shop location and shared a bourbon and talked about some really old tattoos he has and how he got them. There's some great life lessons on the way as well. Don't forget to check out Shop Talk over on youtube to see the old segment from the show that has returned how it was always intended: showing you tattoos that we love and appreciate and talking about what makes them great. Also, Nick tells a bit more about the upcoming...
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Once or twice we've made a mistake here on NLJBS. This was an easy fix. Whether you've already listened to episode 381 or not, here's the whole thing again, with an additional 25 minutes at the end that was left out the first time. Nick explains everything in a new intro, so check that out. And if you don't want to listen to the whole thing again, just past the two hour mark, you'll hear the original ending then you can listen to the additional 25 minutes. And here's the original description if it's your first listen: Having been a guest on an earlier episode already, Sam Yamini sits down for...
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This is the third and final episode from the tenth and final Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and it is a great one. Nick finally got the chance to sit down and talk with Dean Flashman. Dean has been tattooing for a very long time, so we get to hear some great stories about getting into the game under Marcus Kuhn and working on the Gypsy Gentleman, all the way up to working with Bill Canales where he is currently tattooing in San Diego, CA at Full Circle Tattoo. Don't miss this entry documenting tattoo history and don't miss another episode of Shop Talk on youtube. Go check out NLJBS over there and...
info_outlineIt's been a while since we've had a musical guest on the show, and you won't be disappointed this time. One of Nick's favorite places to hang out down the road from his old house is his local Moose Lodge. You've already heard many stories from the joint and heard from guests who've played there. Well Nick met Tucker Wyatt after a show and they became friends. So he came to Alley Cat Tattoo along with his band and they all hung out, told stories and played music in the back room, the in development NLJBS studios. It's a fun one with some great songs.