Fireside Tattoo Podcast

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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!

Episode Date
Urgent vs Important: The Tattooer's Struggle | Inside Fireside | EP 278
Mar 20, 2024
The Mentor's Role for Apprentice Success | Kurt Jacobsen
Feb 07, 2024
Ahoy Wealth! Tattoo Pirates Hoisting the Flag of Financial Freedom | Ryan Roi | EP 276
Nov 29, 2023
What Makes a Great Tattoo Apprenticeship? | Tim O'Connor | Ep 275
Nov 29, 2023
Trials of a Tatttoo Machine Builder| Neuma 5 With Carson Hill
Oct 25, 2023
Translating Graffiti Writing To Tattoo Composition | King Ruck
Oct 09, 2023
Creatures, Acrylics and Pop-Ups?! Oh My! | Tom Strom & Jackee Sandelands
Sep 13, 2023
Tattooing Through a Painter's Eye | Chris Dingwell EP 271
Aug 23, 2023
Are Tattooers Losing Control of Tattooing? | Carson Hill
Aug 16, 2023
Tattooing Through the Decades | JD Crowe | EP 269
Jul 19, 2023
Is it Worth the Trade-off? Coil Tattoo Machine Talk with BJ Johnson (Soba One) | EP 268
Jul 05, 2023
The Cartridge Dilemma | Cooper | EP 267
May 31, 2023
Tattooing with Purpose Pt 2 |Patrick Paul O'Neil
May 17, 2023
Tattooing With Purpose | Patrick Paul O'Neil (Pt 1)
May 10, 2023
Tattoo Like a Painter | James Hall | EP 265
Apr 12, 2023
REGULATORS...Tat Em! | Tattoo Regulations with Ben Shaw
Mar 29, 2023
Community Growth And Abundance Mindset | Russ Abbott | EP 263
Feb 22, 2023
Power Supplies and Needle Depth | Aaron Williams | EP 262
Jan 18, 2023
3D Modeling for Realistic Tattooing
Dec 21, 2022
Smashing Mags | Mattlock Lopes | EP 260
Dec 08, 2022
Pioneering Color Realism | Nikko Hurtado | EP 259
Oct 14, 2022
Fine Art Printing for Tattooers
Sep 26, 2022
Who Gives a Torque About Tat Guns?
Jul 27, 2022
Launching Your First NFT for Tattoo Artists Pt 3
Mar 25, 2022
Tattooing and NFT PT 2
Mar 18, 2022
Tattooing and NFT Pt. 1
Mar 18, 2022
Plein Air Painting with Pumas! | Renee Little | EP 256
Dec 22, 2021
Nick Mitchell Wants To Mess Your Face Up! | EP 255
Dec 08, 2021
2021: A Space Tattoo Odyssey with Haley Adams | EP 254
Dec 01, 2021
Invent Your Own Inspiration! | Jesse Smith | EP 253
Nov 17, 2021
Large Scale Like A Champion | Andy Chambers | EP 252
Sep 22, 2021
Can a Rotary Feel Like a Coil? | Carson Hill | EP 251
Sep 08, 2021
3 Days to Smarter Tattooing...hint, it's a process! | Cooper | EP 250
Aug 25, 2021
Creating Memorable Narratives | Adam Shaw | EP 249
Aug 06, 2021
Keeping Recurring Themes Fresh | Rich Wren | EP 248
Jul 28, 2021
Finding the Right Clients | Teresa Sharpe | EP 247
Jul 21, 2021
Innovative and Original Illustrative Tattooing | Nick Baxter | EP 246
Jul 20, 2021
The Apprenticeship Diaries | Amy Nichols | EP 245
Jul 01, 2021
Power supply vs Batteries. Pros, Cons and Things to Consider | Carson Hill | EP 244
Jul 01, 2021
Most Forgiving Machines for Beginning Tattooers | Carson Hill | EP 243
Apr 28, 2021
From Prison Apprenticeship to Tattoo School | Ryan Grieve | EP 242
Apr 15, 2021
Which Machine Should You Buy? | Carson Hill | EP 241
Apr 14, 2021
What Voltage Should You Run Your Machine At? | Carson Hill | EP 240
Mar 24, 2021
Why Do We Care About Give? | Carson Hill | EP 239
Mar 24, 2021
The Problem With Rotaries! | Carson Hill | EP 238
Mar 11, 2021
Unique Colors To Stand Out In The Crowd | Kira Bishop | EP 237
Mar 11, 2021
The Trouble with Instagram | Kevin Miller from TattooSnob | EP 236
Feb 18, 2021
Full Back Stencils On One Sheet?! | Andre Malcolm | EP 235
Feb 10, 2021
The Craziest Procreate Brush Set You've Ever Seen! | Brad Wooten | EP 234
Feb 10, 2021
P.A.C.T. Tattooers Get Involved! | Alex Eubank | EP 233
Dec 28, 2020
Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution! | Shelly Dax | EP 232
Sep 30, 2020
SEO, SEO, Its Back To Work We Go | Tony Sink - TattooSEO | EP 231
Sep 23, 2020
The Fine Art of Tattooing | James Hall | EP 230
Sep 16, 2020
Tattooing From A World Away | Julia Richey | EP 229
Sep 09, 2020
What's new with Neuma!? | Carson Hill & Ty Pallotta | EP 228
Aug 26, 2020
Short Stroke VS Long Stroke Machines | Talking Tech with Ty Pallotta | EP 227
Aug 05, 2020
Advanced Sleeve Design | Ande Chambers | EP 226
Jul 16, 2020
3 Minutes To Better Tattoos? | Virtual Tattoo Gathering 2020 Part 3 | EP 225
Jun 24, 2020
Deep Diving On Machines and Lube | Virtual Tattoo Gathering 2020 Part 2 | EP 224
Jun 17, 2020
Little Covid Talk, Lot of Tattoo Talk and Capri Sun! | Virtual Tattoo Gathering 2020 Part 1 | EP 223
Jun 10, 2020
Tattoos Have To Hurt | Markus Lenhard pt2 | EP 222
Jun 03, 2020
Turn Your F#^%* Lines Into Edges! | Markus Lenhard pt1 | EP 221
May 27, 2020
Handling Skin Tones Like A Pro | Killian Moon | EP 220
Apr 29, 2020
YOU Are The Secret Ingredient To Your Success | Shykeim Rashidah | EP 219
Apr 23, 2020
Keys To Successful Client Relationships | Sailor Jesse | EP 218
Apr 17, 2020
Fresh Out of Apprenticeship...Now What? | Fabz | EP 217
Mar 25, 2020
How Tattooing Can Change Your Life | Matt Brumelow | EP 216
Mar 19, 2020
How Coronavirus Affects The Tattoo Industry | Dane Smith | EP 215
Mar 11, 2020
Making Sense of Mixed Styles | Oscar Zornosa | EP 214
Mar 05, 2020
Tattooing Is Hard! | Kelly Severtson | EP 213
Feb 13, 2020
Choosing Tattoo Conventions | Cory Claussen & Ryan Tieszen | EP 212
Feb 06, 2020
Digital vs. Printed Reference | Million McGough | EP 211
Feb 06, 2020
Using Your Art Heroes to Create Your Style | Scotty Munster | EP 210
Jan 12, 2020
Finding the Tattoo Shop that Fits You | Jesse Smith | EP 209
Dec 15, 2019
More Research = More Unique Tattoos | Gary Villarreal | EP 208
Dec 15, 2019
Tricks to Build Your Creative Process | Esao Andrews | EP 207
Dec 15, 2019
Using Multiple Instagram Accounts to Build Your Tattoo Brand | Rudy Lopez| EP 206
Dec 15, 2019
Digital Tattoo Tools | Russ Abbott | EP 205
Dec 15, 2019
The Tattooing and Fishing Connection | Matt Driscoll | EP 204
Dec 15, 2019
Fashion Based Tattoo Design | Ryan Ashley | EP 203
Oct 09, 2019
Tips for Great Black and Grey Tattoos | Adam Stoner | EP 202
Oct 09, 2019
Pattern Based Tattooing | Laura Jade | EP 201
Oct 09, 2019
Our Clients Have Evolved | Tommy Altman | EP 200
Oct 09, 2019
Cutting Inks With Vodka | Garrett Rautio | EP 199
Aug 12, 2019
Howie Makes Awesome Tattoos...But it Wasn't Always That Way | EP 198
Aug 02, 2019
From Tattoo School to Evergreen Invitational | Terrah Wilmot | EP 197
Jul 18, 2019
Tattooing Mixed Styles | Jamy Carreno | EP 196
Jul 03, 2019
The Future of Tattoo Education | Rob Smead | EP 195
Jun 06, 2019
Robyn's Clients Don't Really Want Tattoos | Robyn Pallotta | EP 194
Jun 06, 2019
Tattooing Realism | Poch | EP 193
Jun 06, 2019
Testing Tattoo Inks | Jesse Smith | EP 192
Jun 06, 2019
Want to Make Unique Tattoos? | Ulyss Blair | EP 191
Jun 05, 2019
Tattooers Aren't Pirates Anymore | Oscar Zornosa | EP 190
Jun 05, 2019
Efficient Travel for Tattooers | Sailor Jesse | EP 189
Jun 05, 2019
Leaving Your Clientele Behind | Dan Whipkey | EP 188
Jun 05, 2019
Starting a Tattoo Supply Company | Dane Smith | EP 187
Jun 05, 2019
All About Tattoo Removal | Holly & Aaron Della Vedova | EP 186
May 06, 2019
How Ink Really Gets Into Skin | Coop | EP 185
May 06, 2019
Large Scale Tattooing | Champ Grubbs | EP 184
May 06, 2019
Evergreen Tattoo Invitational 2019 (Plus Special Announcement) | EP 183
May 06, 2019
Drawing Angry Animals | Kevin Dickinson | EP 182
May 06, 2019
Tribal Tattooing | Rory Keating | EP 181
Apr 28, 2019
Blackwork, Dotwork Specialist Charlie C | EP 180
Apr 28, 2019
Simplify Your Tattoo Process | Fibs | EP 179
Apr 28, 2019
Trusting the Process | Nick Baxter | EP 178
Apr 28, 2019
A History of BioMech | Guy Aitchison | EP 177
Apr 28, 2019
A Tattooers Most Important Quality | EP 176
Apr 28, 2019
Can TattoSEO Help Drive the Perfect Clients to Your Studio? | EP 175
Apr 28, 2019
Stars, Stripes and Tyler Andrews | Evergreen Invitational EP174
Mar 03, 2019
Judge Me! - Taking the Positives From Critiques | Michael McGough | Evergreen Invitational EP 173
Mar 03, 2019
Inspiration and How to Approach Multi-session Pieces | Brady Payton | Evergreen Invitational EP 172
Mar 03, 2019
Acknowledging Your Weaknesses to Strengthen Your Craft | Tommy Altman | Evergreen Invitational EP171
Mar 03, 2019
Light Sources, Focus and Shop Equality | Rember Orellana |Evergreen Invitational EP 170
Mar 03, 2019
Streamlining Your Shop | Nate Laff of Rev23 | Evergreen Invitational EP 169
Mar 03, 2019
Breaking Rules the Educated Way | Corey Bernhardt | Evergreen Invitational Ep 168
Sep 26, 2018
Overwhelming the Flash Book | Rich Wren | Evergreen Invitational EP 167
Sep 26, 2018
Edgar Marquez | Evergreen Tattoo Invitational | EP 166
Sep 26, 2018
Back Pieces, Small Towns, and Appreciating the Pain|Jeff Gogue|Ep 165
Apr 11, 2018
No Introduction Needed: Talkin Needles and Style | Evan Qualls (again) | Ep 164
Apr 04, 2018
After School Special: Cartoon Style Tattooing | Eddy Arg | Ep 163
Mar 28, 2018
How to Transition from Coil to Rotary | Oscar Zornosa | Ep 162
Mar 21, 2018
Tips for Full Tattooing on the Road...Full Time EP 161 | Manny Valerio
Mar 15, 2018
Apprenticing Your Spouse? Eva Huber and Ulyss Blair | 160
Mar 15, 2018
How to Market Yourself at Conventions | Mat Purdy | EP 159
Mar 15, 2018
Want to Host a Tattoo Convention? Shykeim Rashidah| EP 158
Mar 15, 2018
Joe Stamp Talks Overcoming Tragedy & Tattooing | EP 157
Mar 15, 2018
Forget Everything You Know About Your Tattoo Process | EP 156
Mar 15, 2018
Sexual Harassment in Tattooing | EP 155
Jan 08, 2018
Making Big Changes in Your Tattoo Career? | EP 154
Jan 08, 2018
Developing Your Personal Brand With Lisa Mac | EP 153
Jan 08, 2018
Aaron Della Vedova - Hell City 2017
Jan 08, 2018
Yushi - Hell City 2017
Dec 01, 2017
Evan Qualls - Hell City 2017
Dec 01, 2017
Jake Parsons - Hell City 2017
Dec 01, 2017
Teresa Sharpe - Hell City 2017
Dec 01, 2017
Dave Koenig - Hell City 2017
Dec 01, 2017
Ty McEwen - Hell City 2017
Oct 03, 2017
Mel Ferranto - Business and Marketing for Tattooers
Oct 03, 2017
Angela Russell - Blazing a Path In Art Focused Tattooing - Memphis Series
Oct 03, 2017
Dustin Schild - Where Should You Open Your Tattoo Studio - Memphis Series
Oct 03, 2017
Nathan Parten - Tattooing in a New Town - Memphis Series
Oct 03, 2017
Overcoming the Mental Hurdles of Your Tattoo Apprenticeship
Oct 03, 2017
Why 'Memorial' Tattoos Usually Look Crappy and How to Improve Them
Oct 03, 2017
How Often Should I Have My Tattoos Touched Up
Sep 12, 2017
Hey Tattooers! You Are Not Paid By The Hour
Sep 12, 2017
Aaron Springs - Swear Jar Special
Sep 12, 2017
You Cant Grow By Doing The Same Thing All The Time
Sep 12, 2017
Jeff Ensminger - Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2017
Sep 12, 2017
Dave Wah - Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2017
Sep 12, 2017
Amy Shandick - Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2017
Sep 12, 2017
Ty Pallotta - Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2017
Feb 27, 2017
Aaron Hodges – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2017
Feb 16, 2017
Guy Aitchison Part 1 - Hyperspace Studios
Jan 10, 2017
Dax McClellan - Tattooing Portraits
Nov 22, 2016
Krystyna Havens - Life Drawing
Nov 22, 2016
The Future of Fireside
Nov 18, 2016
How to Evaluate Tattoos
Nov 18, 2016
Controlling the Consultation
Nov 17, 2016
Drawing Fundamentals for Tattooers
Nov 17, 2016
Value of Greywash Under Color Tattoos?
Nov 17, 2016
Rik Sharp – Space City Tattoo Expo 2016 (Bonus Episode)
Nov 17, 2016
Alex De Pase - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Durb Morrison - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Gabe Ripley - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Fast Ali - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Dan Marshall - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Nick Baxter - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Paul Booth - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
David Kassan - Venetian Tattoo Gathering 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Matthew Gasca – Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Sep 01, 2016
Drawing Fundamentals For Tattooers
Sep 01, 2016
EPISODE 100!!!!! Who would have thought it?
Jun 16, 2016
Shykeim Rashidah – Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Oscar Zornosa – Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Sir Twice – Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Isaac Bales - Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Caroline Westmeyer - Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Evan Qualls - Space City Tattoo Expo 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Chris Fitzgerald - Tips for Becoming a Full Time Artist
Jun 16, 2016
Abel Sanchez – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Zulu – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Ty Pallotta – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Cory James – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Alexis Cheetah – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Marvin Silva and Roly Viruez – Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Aaron Springs - Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2016
May 13, 2016
Nico Roussin - Mandalas and Dots and Lines, Oh My!
May 13, 2016
Tips for designing tattoos for hairy bodies
May 13, 2016
David's Apprentice, Jimmy Tightpants Gives Us Great Insight And Perspective
May 13, 2016
In-Depth Apprenticeship Talk and Clarity on Our Home Tattooing Episode
Jan 11, 2016
Babak Tabatabai - Keeping Tattooers Out of Art Districts?
Jan 11, 2016
Should Tattoo Artists Dictate Where to Put a Tattoo?
Jan 11, 2016
 Kerry Dunn - Invaluable insight into Realism
Jan 11, 2016
Jacob Cuccia - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Workhorse Irons - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Cara Mia - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Amanda Grace - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Shawn Patton - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Nathan Underneath - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Liz Venom - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Dec 29, 2015
Ryan Willingham - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Oct 27, 2015
Tyson McAdoo - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Oct 27, 2015
Todo - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Oct 27, 2015
Tim Phelps - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Oct 27, 2015
Ty Pallotta - Ink N Iron Nashville 2015
Oct 27, 2015
The Apprenticeship Dilemma
Oct 27, 2015
Paolo Chiezzi - An Engineers Approach to Fine Art - Atlanta Series
Sep 10, 2015
Clinton Lee and Brandon David - 2 Contrasting Paths to a Tattoo Career - Atlanta Series
Sep 10, 2015
Kristopher Meadows - If You Can Learn To Drive, You Can Learn to Draw - Atlanta Series
Sep 10, 2015
Russ Abbott - An Inside Look at the Abbott Color Wheel - Atlanta Series
Sep 10, 2015
Kyle Payne (KP) - The Road to Becoming a Professional Tattooer
Sep 03, 2015
Reducing Your Color Palate
Sep 03, 2015
Symbolism In Tattooing
Sep 01, 2015
Krystyna Havens - Problem Solving For Artists
Aug 17, 2015
Painting From Life with Jeff Hein
Aug 08, 2015
Tattooing from Home?
Aug 08, 2015
Stealing Tattoo Designs
Aug 08, 2015
Developing your own style as a tattoo artist | EP 53
Aug 08, 2015
Tattooing Knees and Elbows
Aug 08, 2015
Allegory in Tattooing
Jul 12, 2015
Adam Shaw and Dean Zachary - Comic Arts and Tattoos!
May 29, 2015
How to Finish Large Tattoos with guest Jeff Ensminger | EP 52
Apr 29, 2015
Avoiding Your Local Maximum In Tattooing?
Apr 09, 2015
Paul Look - Making the Jump From Small Tattoos to Big Pieces
Apr 03, 2015
Freehand Tattooing
Mar 29, 2015
Tips for Pain Management When Getting Tattooed
Mar 13, 2015
Tips For Becoming a Better Tattoo Artist
Mar 06, 2015
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 2)
Feb 26, 2015
Considering Taking On An Apprentice? Listen To This First (Pt. 1)
Feb 19, 2015
Tips on Tattooing Dark Skin and How to Handle a "Dead End" Apprenticeship
Feb 12, 2015
Curious About Tebori (Traditional Hand Poked Tattooing)? / What Can Cause Raised Skin and Scarring?
Feb 11, 2015
Tips To Build a Client Base for Tattooers
Jan 29, 2015
What is in the Ink Going Into Your Body?
Jan 22, 2015
Why Do People Still Get Bad Tattoos?
Jan 15, 2015
Outgrowing Your Clientele? What Does That Even Mean?
Oct 26, 2014
Viewer Questions - Palm Tattoes? Tattooing Difficult Spots? Homework Before an Appointment
Sep 20, 2014
White Ink Tattoos and Finding a "Real" Meaning
Aug 22, 2014
Viewer Questions - Trendy Tattoos, Removal and That Twitchy Feeling While Being Tattooed
Aug 11, 2014
White Tattoos and Linking Smaller Tattoos Into Larger Pieces
Jul 22, 2014
Tattoo Aftercare & What To Wear For Your Tattoo Appointment
Jul 14, 2014
Ivy Dinosaur - Viewer Questions - Portfolio Tips, Needle Configuration
Jul 07, 2014
Viewer Questions - Sanitation Tips, Used Machine Running Too Hot
Jun 29, 2014
Tattoo Cover Ups from the Artist's Perspective
Jun 21, 2014
Tattoo Cover Ups from the Client's Perspective
May 29, 2014
Dealing With "Spotty" and Dull Color in Your Tattoo Work
May 14, 2014
Paul Look - Tattoo Schools and the Information Age's Impact on Tattooing
May 02, 2014
Texas Tattoo Project - Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2014
Apr 14, 2014
Marcy Molkenthin - Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival 2014
Apr 02, 2014
Viewer Questions - Trying New Tattoo Styles With a Limited Portfolio / Scarred and Pitted Skin
Mar 13, 2014
New Years Episode - Resolutions For Your Creative Side
Mar 04, 2014
Tips For Working Your First Tattoo Convention
Feb 09, 2014
Dealing With Difficult Clients
Feb 03, 2014
Viewer Questions - Licensing, Shop Quality, Tipping, Handling Mistakes
Feb 01, 2014
Adam Shaw - Importance of Working in New Mediums
Jan 13, 2014
Chris Fitzgerald - More Tattoo Photography Tips!
Dec 23, 2013
Dealing With and Overcoming Artist's Block
Dec 08, 2013
How To Choose a Tattoo Artist
Nov 26, 2013
Paul Look - Viewer Questions - Stagnation in Your Work, Basics of Rotary vs Coil
Nov 19, 2013
Working With Color For Beginning Tattooers
Nov 11, 2013
Ivy Dinosaur - Earning a Tattoo Apprenticeship
Oct 22, 2013
Lisa Mac - Tips on Photographing Tattoos
Oct 10, 2013
Tattoo Preparation From Consultation to Finished Design
Sep 30, 2013
Paul Look - What Makes a Design "Tattooable"?
Sep 23, 2013
Designing and Stenciling Large Tattoos
Sep 11, 2013
Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Beginning Tattoo Artists
Sep 02, 2013