Support Your Local Tattooer | Wild Stories, Wild Culture
Support Your Local Tattooer is a tattoo podcast for artists, collectors and anyone who cares about tattoo culture. Hosted by Austin Spencer, the show brings honest conversations with tattooers, shop owners, and respected voices in the industry, covering tattoo history, apprenticeship stories, shop life, creative growth, tattoo business, and the real experiences shaping tattooing today.
Through authentic storytelling and meaningful conversations, each episode is built to keep tattooers connected, informed and inspired. If you care about the culture, the craft, and the people behind the work, this is the podcast for you.
New episodes every first Sunday of the month.
Episodes
27 episodes
The Man Behind GREAT SEX STUDIOS ft. Blaze Ben Brooks | Support Your Local Tattooer Ep. 26
Blaze Ben Brooks designed more than 150 tattoo business cards, branded Maverick, and illustrated Tom Petty's final album. This one is for any artist figuring out how to stay original.Austin sits down with illustrator, graphic designer, ...
The Secret to Surviving the Tattoo Industry ft. Nixx and Sabina Kelley | Support Your Local Tattooer Ep. 25
Tattoo shop owners who treat their business like a lifestyle are losing clients to whoever learns the next trend first. In this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer, host Austin Spencer sits down with Nixx and Sabina Kelley, hus...
Why Most Tattoo Shop Owners Fail Before They Even Get Started | Support Your Local Tattooer Ep. 24
What separates a talented tattoo artist from a sustainable tattoo business?In this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer, Austin Spencer sits down with Brett Rosepiler, Las Vegas tattoo artist, muralist, and co-owner of One Block Tatto...
Nearly 25 Years of Tattooing: What It Really Takes to Build a Shop in Las Vegas | Support Your Local Tattooer Ep. 23
What does it really take to build a tattoo shop with soul in the middle of downtown Las Vegas? In this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer, Austin Spencer sits down with Buddy (Holiday) Orr of Downtown Tattoo Las Vegas, joined by...
From Vegas Street Shops to Today’s Tattoo Industry ft. Jason Paxman & Phil Luck | Support Your Local Tattooer Ep. 22
What happens when tattoo culture, old Vegas stories, stand-up comedy, and real shop talk all collide in one conversation? In this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer, Austin Spencer sits down with Jason Paxman of Bad Apple Tattoo...
Episode 21: Manny Fernandez on Surviving Ink Master & Mastering the Vegas Tattoo Scene.
Join us this month for an incredible conversation with Manny Fernandez (@mannysrevolution) as he takes us behind the scenes of high-stakes television, the precision of Japanese artistry, and the mental game required to stay at the top of the Ve...
Episode 20: Wild Tattoo Shop Stories & Vegas Secrets with J Swarm & Phil Luck
Join us this month for an incredible conversation with Phil Luck & J Swarm (@darthswarm / @philluckluckofficial) as they take a deep dive into the gritty history of the tattoo industry, the evolution of the "hustle," and why some things are...
Episode 19: Tattooing Before Social Media & Riding Coast to Coast with 50lbs of Tattoo Gear
Join us this month for an incredible conversation with Bob Lackner (@bicycle_bobs_tat2) as he takes us on a journey through the open roads, high-stakes guest spots, and the sheer grit of a coast-to-coast tattoo adventure!In this episode...
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💰 Tattoo Business Finance: LLCs, Taxes, and Partner Breakups | CPA Matt Bontrager & Megan Comfort
Join host Austin Spencer (@austinsbrain) this month for an incredibly fun and insightful conversation with Megan Comfort (@meganthebanker/@nevadastatebank) and Matt Bontrager (@mattbontrager/ @truebookscpa) as they dive deep into the crucial fi...
Episode 17: Philadelphia Eddie: Hit Lists & $2.1M Legal Battles (w/ Phil Luck & Eric Foemmel)
Join us this month for a mind-blowing conversation with returning guests Phil Luck (@phillucktattoo) and Eric Foemmel (@eric.foemmel) as they pull back the curtain on the truly lawless, legendary, and expensive history of tattooing!This...
Episode 16: Tattoo Artist Advice: The Key to a Lasting Career with Crocodile Jackson
Join us this month for an incredibly fun and insightful conversation with Crocodile Jackson, a talented tattoo artist who shares his unique perspective on the art world and the importance of supporting your local tattooer.This epi...
Episode 15: What It's Like to Be a Traveling Tattoo Artist | With Ink Master's Gian Karle
Join us this month for an intense and incredibly insightful conversation with a tattoo artist who has truly seen it all, Gian Karle from Ink Master. This episode dives deep into the realities of tattooing all over the US, from the profound expe...
Episode 14: From Gun Scares to Empathy: Chance Gomez's Tattoo Journey
Join host Austin Spencer this month for an intense and incredibly insightful conversation with a tattoo artist who has truly seen it all in the tattoo industry, Chance Gomez. This podcast episode dives deep into the realities of tattooing, from...
Episode 13: From Apprentice to Entrepreneur: Russ Abbott's Tattoo Journey & Industry Insights
Join host Austin Spencer as he sits down with the legendary Russ Abbott for a deep dive into the tattoo industry's fascinating evolution. Russ pulls back the curtain on everything from market shifts like microbladers taking on tiny tattoos to t...
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Episode 12: Life As a Tattoo Artist in Las Vegas: The Unfiltered Reality With Das Frank
Think tattooing in Las Vegas is all glam? Think again. We're pulling back the curtain on the wild, often messy, truth of being a tattoo artist in Sin City. If you're an apprentice, or tattoo artist, you won't want to miss this raw look at what ...
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Episode 11: Tiki, Skulls & Success?! Early Vegas Tattoo Secrets With Mike Biggs
From tiki to skulls to... well, you know! 😉 Mike Biggs dives into the surprising success of some truly unexpected tattoo combinations he encountered while working in Vegas. Plus, get ready to laugh as he recounts the strange and unusual rules h...
Episode 10: Clark North's Unbelievable Life- Some Of The Wildest Stories EVER Told!
Get ready for the incredible Clark North! This episode showcases why he's truly an amazing man, sharing jaw-dropping stories that will leave you stunned & his fascinating beginnings of becoming a tattoo artist. Clark North holds nothing bac...
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Episode 9: Noelin Wheeler on Ink Master Behind the Scenes, AI Tattoo Design Debate, & Tattoo Artist Mental Health Tips
Dive into a massive episode packed with tattoo industry insights! We're tackling everything from the rise of AI in tattooing – is it the future, or a recipe for disaster? – to the wild behind-the-scenes stories of tattoo TV shows like Ink Maste...
Episode 8: Tattoo Artist Advice & Lessons Learned in Las Vegas with Jeffrey Bowser
Ever wondered about the realities of a tattoo apprenticeship? We sit down with Las Vegas tattoo artist Jeffrey Bowser (@jckbtattoos) to discuss the challenges, the triumphs, and the invaluable lessons learned in the tattoo world. From getting p...
Episode 7: First Tattoo at 15?! Anthony Elliott II’s Journey from Flash to Tattooing His Dad
Join us in this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer as we dive into the story of Anthony Elliott II! From line drawing flash when he was younger to tattooing his own father, Anthony’s journey is a testament to creativity, passion, and legacy...
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Episode 6: Tattooing, a Boss Who Thought He Was a Spy, and Running 100 Miles: Nick Bones Shares All
In this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer, Nick Bones opens up about the wild ride of his tattoo career — including the time his boss thought he was a spy! 🕵️♂️ From navigating that bizarre situation to running a grueling 100-mile race, N...
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Episode 5: Phil Luck On Tattooing MJ's Dad, Trash Talk, & Why Young Artists Must Know Their History!
Join us on this episode of Support Your Local Tattooer as we dive into the incredible world of tattooing with Brooklyn’s own Phil Luck! Discover wild stories from his time at Studio 21 Tattoo (@studio21tattoo) including unforgettable moments li...
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Ep 4: Tattooing in Vegas: Joshua Sutcliffe's Journey as an Apprentice
We’re excited to share the latest episode of Support Your Local Tattooer featuring the incredible Josh Sutcliffe! 🎙️ Have you ever thought about doing an apprenticeship on a TV show—in a casino in Las Vegas? 🎲 Join us as Josh break...
Creating A Space For Women To Come Together In The Tattoo Community- Maribeth Shares All!
Thanks for tuning back in to the Support Your Local Tattooer Podcast! In this episode you'll hear from our Host, Austin Spencer and artist, Maribeth Klaar. Discover Maribeth's journey as a mother tattooer and all of the strength that comes with...
From Piercing to Tattoo Mastery: Mason Chimato’s Journey of Artistic Growth & Collaboration
Thanks for tuning back in to the Support Your Local Tattooer Podcast! In this episode you get to hear from our Host, Austin Spencer and artist, Mason Chimato. Discover Mason’s incredible journey from piercer to tattoo artist, the power of colla...
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