Fireside Tattoo Podcast

We are back with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo to discuss machine voltage and power. If you've ever wondered how to determine proper voltage for your tattoo machines, we cover the variables you should consider in today's episode Check out our tattoo focused courses and workshops at the link below https://inside.firesidetattoo.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors at these links: Get 10% off the...

This week we are back with segment two of this awesome series with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines. We dive deeper into more information on digital give vs mechanical give and so much more. We hope you enjoy this video. Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo Subscription below...

What are the major differences between coil and rotary tattoo machines? What are the similarities? What caused the huge revolution in rotary machine technology? What was wrong with coils to begin with? In today's episode, we sit down with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines to address all of these questions and much more. Enjoy. Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the...

Kira is an Austin-based tattooer with really cool, unique color choices and a traditional approach to some really interesting not-so-traditional subject matter. This was a super fun conversation where we cover everything from how to approach new projects to needle configurations to how to make millions in real estate...we cover it all! Tons of great info here; let us know your thoughts in the comm...

TattooSnob is one of the best curated and most popular tattoo pages on Instagram. Today we sit down with its founder Kevin Miller to discuss how they built a follower base of 500k, why they started the page to begin with (Kevin is not a tattooer), how they developed such a keen eye for great tattoos, the problems with Instagram, the challenges of migrating followers to other platforms and plenty m...

Check out today's sponsor TSM Pro at the link below and get a $50 discount with the code FIRESIDE When we saw how Andre Malcolm was using his large format printer to make full back stencils, we had to reach out to learn more. In today's episode, we talk to Andre about his approach to designing large scale work, his process for measuring and making stencils and much more. You can learn more about A...

Brad Wooten is a mad scientist. His Cyberfluidics brush set created with TattooSmart introduces advanced concepts in digital design and simplifies them to a level that even Jake can understand. If this brush set doesn't spark your imagination...it might be time to find a new gig! Links for this episode: https://tattoosmart.com/products/brush-set-cyberfluidics Keep up with us at: https://firesideta...

We welcome Alex Eubank from PACT, the Professional Association of California Tattooers, to discuss the purpose for the group and their goal that starts with rights and representation for California tattooers but no doubt effects the entire industry. PACTs success will open the doors for more local lobbying and advocacy groups with tattooers and the tattoo industry's best interests in mind. Links f...

Sit back and enjoy a great episode with tattooer, author, professor and all-around art entrepreneur Shelly Dax! Shelly is a veteran tattooer who runs Garden of Ink Tattoo Studio and School in Oregon and is currently hosting a number of great, informative and entertaining interviews with her Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution platform. Check out everything that Shelly has to offer and while you're here,...

In this show, we sit down with Tony Sink from tattooseo.com to discuss what exactly SEO is and how you can use it to help pull in new clients. It may be a while before conventions are able to open in person again but shops are starting to get the greenlight and Tony can help connect you with those stir crazy clients that have been waiting for new work! Links for this episode: https://www.tattooseo...

Blurring the line between fine art and tattooing has always been a tagline for Fireside since the beginning and today we further blur that divide with tattooer, painter, shop owner, event organizer and all around great guy, James Hall! Tons of art and tattoo talk in this gem, we know you're going to dig it! Be sure to like, subscribe and comment below to let us know your thoughts and ideas! Links...

Check out our latest episode as we chat with Julia Richey from way down in Australia about the similarities and differences in tattooing, from apprenticeships to quarantines and a whole lot more in between. We hope you enjoy this episode! Like and subscribe, will ya! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/juliaricheytattoo/ https://www.instagram.com/tattooflashers/ Keep up with us at: h...

Get out your TI-83 and put your thinking cap on...this one gets techie but oh so good. We welcome Carson Hill, owner of Neuma Tattoo Machines along with our resident machine guru, Ty Pallotta, to get down and nerdy with tech talk. Tons of great info here, its 2 hours but loaded with info. We hope you enjoy! Links for this episode: https://neumatattoo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tattooistcarsonh...

Huge thanks to virtualtattoogathering.com for including us in their most recent gathering. Today's episode with our friend Ty Pallotta (@typ.art) covers all sorts of nerdy tattoo tech talk. Short vs long stroke, standard needles vs bugpins, reading skin trauma, ink characteristics and much more. We would also like to thank our friend Million McGough (@artofmillion) for sending in some great questi...

Today we welcome @andechambers to discuss advanced concepts in large scale tattoo design. We also discuss Ande's ideas on color and several exercises for tattooers looking to develop their skills in an illustrative style. Keep up with Ande at the link below https://www.instagram.com/andechambers/ Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook...

In the final part of our conversation from the Virtual Tattoo Gathering, we talk tips, techniques, what the future of conventions could be...and 3 minutes to better tattooing?? Tons of great info here from some truly gifted artists. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to more Virtual Tattoo Gatherings in the future! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Firesid...

In the second part of our episode from the Virtual Tattoo Gathering, we deep dive into machine reviews and other equipment that has been helpful for us and some that weren't so great. There is a ton of useful information here, we hope you enjoy the episode and gain some insight from it. Let us know your setup in the comments! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com...

We participated in the first ever Virtual Tattoo Gathering, it was a great event and perfect way to interact with other artists. More gatherings are planned so head over to virtualtattoogathering.com to see other events and what is scheduled next! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/...

In the 2nd part of my chat with Markus, we pick up right where we left off. This is another great episode with a ton of tips and info including Markus' list for tattooing! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/

I first met Markus on an episode of drunkcritique.com and knew he would be great for the podcast. This is the first of a two part conversation where we cover his unique style of bio-mech which leads to a number of interesting topics and tips. We hope you enjoy this show and dont forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 

In our final episode from the Space City Tattoo Expo, I mean Tat Con, we have an incredibly insightful conversation with Killian Moon who started in a street shop in Honduras, tattoos around the world and finally landed in the well known Ink and Dagger Studio. Killian drops a ton of knowledge about tattooing abroad, practicing different styles and planning for skin tones, along with a number of ot...

We sit down with one of the hardest working guys in the business and the mastermind behind the Space City Tattoo Expo, Shykeim Rashidah. This was a fun conversation as Shy is never at a loss for words although we do catch him off guard momentarily in this episode! We hope you enjoy the show and remember to like, comment, and subscribe! Keep up with us at : http://www. TattooImprovement.com https:/...

For the last few years, our friend Sailor Jesse has been a traveling tattooer and has held seminars helping other traveling artists have more success. In this episode from Space City Tattoo Expo, we talk a little about his latest seminar and deep dive into the importance of building trust in your clients and how Jesse has been able to accomplish this while always on the move. Conversations with Je...

It's been awhile since we've had a newer tattooer on the show so we're super excited about this episode. We caught up with Fabz at Space City Tattoo Expo who recently completed her apprenticeship at Art-i-Facts Tattoo Gallery. It's always great to go through some of the struggles that newer tattooers face and get a view of tattooing and tattoo education from a perspective we haven't had in a long...

In our latest episode from Space City Tattoo Expo, we sit down with new friend of the show and yet another badass tattooer from Georgia (it must be something in the water), Matt Brumelow. Matt has a great story on how tattooing has changed his life and provided a positive path for him. We cover a number of topics and drop some useful knowledge along with some laughs. This is a great episode, so si...