Comedy Ink

In the Season 1 finale of Comedy Ink, I sit down with comedian Galina Rivina for a layered, funny, and metal conversation as we tattoo a deeply meaningful piece. We talk about our shared experience as Ukrainian Jews, touch briefly on our Soviet roots, and then spiral (lovingly) into Galina’s near-religious devotion to Sleep Token and the song “Bring Me to Eden.” From tattoo symbolism to her move t...

In this episode of Comedy Ink, I sit down with comedian Jared Kassebaum as we tattoo Aang’s glider from Avatar: The Last Airbender on his bicep, a symbol of freedom, movement, and curiosity that fits Jared a little too perfectly. We get deep into anime, the symbolic meaning of the glider, and Jared’s personal journey through religion, spirituality, and identity. That path sparked a lifelong hunger...

In Episode 5 of Comedy Ink, I tattoo comedian Roxxy Haze as she finally immortalizes her lifelong crush on Disney’s Robin Hood — yes, the fox, yes, that says a lot, and yes, we unpack it. We talk about Roxxy’s love of anime, being unapologetic nerds, why Robin Hood still rules, and what it’s like sharing the same manager (who we both love dearly). Along the way, we zoom out on comedy, creativity,...

In this episode of Comedy Ink, I tattoo the brilliant and hilarious Kyle Ayers while we talk about living with chronic pain and how it forces you into the present in a way nothing else can. Kyle opens up about how pain reshaped his perspective, his creativity, and his appreciation for small moments. We also get into where he’s from, what he’s working on now, and the strange, funny ways life rerout...

In this episode of Comedy Ink, I tattoo comedian Andrew Orolfo as he memorializes his late puppy pal. A heartfelt piece that sparks an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation. We talk about grief, comedy roots in the Bay Area, the obsession with vintage clothing, and the love-hate relationship every comedian has with social media. It’s a beautiful mix of laughs, reflection, and nostalgia, the...

In Episode 2 of Comedy Ink, I sit down with one of my closest friends Jenny Zigrino. She is a wonderful comedian, writer, actress, and all-around chaotic delight, she'd approve of that description... I think. As I tattoo a design inspired by Jenny’s sister who recently passed away, we dive into everything from relationship icks and AI trying (and failing) to write jokes in our voices, to what it f...

Welcome to Comedy Ink, the show where artists get tattooed while we talk about life, laughter, and the weird stuff in between. In Episode 1, I sit down with the hilarious Los Angeles-based comedian Bailey Norton as we tattoo a Damselfly on her arm and dive into everything from star signs and stress management to the chaos of Gen Z slang. It’s funny, real, and occasionally profound with a side of t...