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How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 92 - Perry Rule from Total TattooEpisode 92 is here. You have been patiently waiting since April and we thank you for that. Our guest this week is Perry Rule, the Don of Total Tattoo Magazine and loads of tattoo conventions across the UK and Ireland. If you have ever wondered how conventions and tattoo mags work, this one is for you.
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2025-10-111h 13How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 91 - WILLIES!WE ARE BACK AND THAT AND PROPERLY THIS TIME!
Had some time off but here is Episode 1 of Season 5 of How Much For a Sleeve?
It is a lovely chat. Mick coughs too much and Lucie was sat in the sun. Thank you for your questions.
Also do whatever you can to hel London Trans Pride on 26th (it is the 26th we checked) June 2025/
If you happen to be near Leeds Mick's COMEDY AND THAT night on May 14th can be found here.
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2025-04-3046 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 90 - Nicola Mary WyattHello! We both hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that. This is a wonderful episode with the sensational @nicolamarywyatt from out of off of @parliamenttattoo and, of course @marywyatt. It is a lovely chat covering moving to LA, conventions and loads more. Mick talks about putting mints up his bum.
Go check out our mate Cameron Rennie's book here and buy it!
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2024-12-2653 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 89 - Weddings and thatWe are back! Lucie has finished her various weddings and wedding adjacent activities. A quick catch up before we get back into it.
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2024-11-0147 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 88 - Jason AdeliniaThis week we speak to @the.ugly.organ aka Jason Adelinia. We chat about touring America with his band @loscampesinos. Being asked to be one of the first artists in the worlkd to test Magic Ink by tattoo powerhouse @bangbangnyc.
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2024-08-0648 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 87 - Kirsty Simpson AGAINWe did a live show that Mick didn't record, then Kirsty had a nap but we finally did it and we are delighted to have Kirsty Simpson AKA F*cking Hell Kirst on the show. We talk conventions, moaning and Russian Poolette.
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2024-07-2257 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 86 - Adam Silas aka The GoosefatherGeesus Christ, we are joined by Adam Silas and this one is one of the most joyous episodes ever. Goosed up to the max with one of the most wonderful and silliest people we have had on. Adam is a delight with a very niche tattoo portfolio.
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2024-07-0857 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 85 - Best of Season 1Best of Season 1 featuring;
Miss Joe Black
Matt Stopps
Michelle Myles
Lal Hardy
Dr. Matt Lodder
Luke Ashley
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2024-06-1851 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 84 - Weddings and MoustachesYeah, sorry, some holidays and ill health have meant no guest again this week. But they are there and waiting for your ears.
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2024-05-2834 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 83 - What is Mick out of 10?What is Mick out of 10? A 5 is offered up then analysed. We discuss Lucie's cat, Burt Reynold's health, Scottish delicacies and Lucie Lucie is on the podcast podcast with Mick Tick Mick Tick.
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2024-05-1341 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 82 - Two IdiotsJust us this week. We discuss London Marathons, London cinema etiquette and Mick died on his hoop doing stand up. Lucie reviews some new Rotary Works gadgets and we nearly talk about tattooing.
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We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here.
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2024-04-3041 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 81 - Nick WhybrowThis week we speak to the one and only @nick_whybrow owner of @thegoodfighttattoo.
We actually talk about tattoos in this one, so buckle up, turn off your porn and learn some bloody respect.
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2024-04-151h 20How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 80 - James KeithThis week we speak to long time friend of the show James Keith aka @jameskeithtattoo. We talk about non UK apprenticeships, conventions and Lucie is mean!
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2024-04-011h 02How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 79 - Better Just Us (Again)Hello! This week we talk about Brighton Tattoo Convention, the handsome man up the Lidl, Lucie's new ghost and making friends.
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2024-03-1831 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 78 - Tattoo Freeze 2024 LIVE!This is the recording of the live podcast we did at Skin Deep's Tattoo Freeze 2024. We welcome our pal Elliott Wells back and discuss, among other things, AI, the incorrect use of sleeve, being lazy and Mick's alter ego, Wizard Steve.
A couple of people to thank. Bigest thanks goes to Sarah Shawcross at Skin Deep for asking on and being great to us and Grant Smith at Urban Audio for organising all the sound tech on the day.
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2024-03-0443 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 77 - Third BirthdayHappy Birthday to us! We celbrate our third birthday with stories of our live podcast at Tattoo Freeze, VW camper vans, Brighton Tattoo Convention and Saltburn makes a comeback.
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2024-02-1947 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 76 - Hannah MaiThis week we talk to the amazing @hannahmaitattoo about Disney stylings,loud cats, The Human Centipedes and the pronunciation of croissant. Lucie tries to ruin Saltburn for everyone.
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2024-02-0553 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 75 - A Long EggThis week it is just us and it is a real treat of topics. Long eggs, smelly willies, over buying cheese (not from willies) and weird eyebrows.
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2024-01-2231 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 74 - Hudson 2This week we welcome back our friend @hudsontattoo. We chat burn outs, mental health, brainstorm the perfect convention banner and have a good old fashioned catch up.
Thanks for supporting and being our pal.
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2024-01-081h 04
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 73 - Christmas Special 2023Christmas special 2! We welcome back two of our funniest guests, and they do not disappoint. We chat to the one and only Will Sparling aka @corvidaetattoo and meme king, Robb McCoy aka @panthersausage.
We’d like to say it’s festive, but we also like to say it’s a tattoo podcast and you know how that goes.
Thank you for listening this year. We both love you for enjoying us and sending all your kind words and that.
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2023-12-191h 33
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 72 - Halloween SpecialHappy Halloween! To celebrate we’ve got an extra special Halloween episode for you! We invited instagram followers to share their haunted studio stories and boy did they deliver. It’s a real treat, or is it a trick?
Supplementary videos in our instagram story highlights for more ghostly going’s on.
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2023-10-3150 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 71 - Dan O’HaganThis week we speak to Dan AKA @mister.ohagan.tattoo about being a tattoo shop whore around Leeds, how tattoo and football apprenticeships are similar, and we go hard in on the best drink in the world. But, most importantly, Dan tells about the biggest poo he has ever seen (done).
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2023-10-241h 18How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 70 - Q&AWe nearly answer some of your questions.
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2023-10-1035 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 69 - Continuous Portrait ProjectThis week we spoke to the most excellent Cammy, the man behind @continuous_portrait_project and columnist at @totaltattoo
You’ve definitely seen his work where he documents alt culture with beautiful black and white photos of tattooists and tattoo enthusiasts. And, if you haven’t seen them then what are you waiting for?
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2023-09-251h 09
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 68 - Koen ChamberlainThis week we speak to Koen, all round lovely chap. We chat Soham, hexagons and muff bugs. Naturally
Find Koen at @koentattoos.
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2023-09-1149 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 67 - Pig F*ckerMick fancies pigs and Lucie still hasn’t moved. Join us for another episode of the world’s shittest tattoo podcast.
Tattoo of ths week is this hard foursome from the clever people at The Church in Redditch.
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2023-08-2433 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 66 - Not Even A Real EpisodeHi, remember us? The nice one and the one that says "willies" all the time? Sorry we haven't been around much lately. We are going to be better. This isn't even a real episode, we know, but we are going to do more and we have actual guests and that lined up. Love you all x
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2023-08-0429 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 65 - Kezz AKA Tattoo SmarterSorry it is a couple of days late! This week we speak to Kezz, owner of legendary Cock a Snook and Tattoo Smarter, the instagram page dedicated to making your life easier as a tattooist.
You’ve probably seen her posts on social media and you’ve probably agreed with all of them. If not where have you been?
A super useful and interesting chat and we’ll worth a listen! Find Kezz at @tattoosmarter.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2023-07-051h 13How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 64 - Just Us AgainWe are back and, quite frankly, we are sorry. Not for the break but for talking about ball sweat so much in this episode. BALL SWEAT TW FYI! We catch up about Download, sunburn, house moves, head sleeves (hats) and more ball sweat, Next episode we have an actual guest.
Tattoo Of This Week is a lovelybit by @clarawelshtattoos with thier TV tattoos wonderness.
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2023-06-1946 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 63 - Abi TongeThis week chat to a GUEST! Sorry you have had to put up with just us for so long. We are joined by the wonderful Abi Tonge aka @art.tattoos. We talk about safaris, pet names, conventions and *T*W close proximity farting and toe injuries.
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2023-05-231h 05How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 62 - Mick and LucieMick asks Lucie a load of questions and we go off one one a couple of times.
Tattoo of this week by Isreal Garcia aka Quorntattoo.
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2023-04-2555 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 61 - You are doing a podcast but you don’t have any friends?No friends this week but we cover all the hot topics, from wokeness to algorithms and, of course, Elvis. Sorry it is a day late, Mick went on holiday. Couple of links to things we talk about below. I can't link to the Twitter thread about how tattoos are graving us because the original poster set limits on who can view their tweets (lol).
Robert Kilroy Silk's Introductions
Drunk Lily Savage on Morning TV. RIP Paul O'Grady - we love you.
Tattoo of this week by the v. talented @MamboTattooer aka Mattia Calvi.
2023-04-1141 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 60 - Kirk from YayoThis week we speak to Kirk, the CEO of Yayo skincare.
An interesting tale of how Yayo was born, how they’ve got to where they are now and how their sponsorship works. And a lovely chat with Kirk.
You can find Yayo at @yayofamilia
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2023-03-2757 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 59 - Better Just UsJust your two favs for this episode. We piss about and discuss Lucie's board walking, Brighton Tattoo Convention and much more.
Tattoo of This Week by Matt Murray.
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2023-03-1331 minHow Much For A Sleeve?Episode 58 - Mark McIlvennyThis week we speak to Mark Mcilvenny. We touch on some serious topics and Lucie drinks a coconut. We cover everything from veganism to Ham and the demise of the tattoo world. You can find Mark at @mcilvennytattooer.
TATTOO OF THIS WEEK WINNER - This Trixie Mattel fish by Uncle Allan
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2023-02-131h 07
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 57 - Sam NancyWe’re back from our Christmas break and chat to the wonderful Sam Nancy.
We talk about tattoos in this one which makes a change, we’re sober too which also makes change.
You can find Sam at @sam.nancy.tattoos.
Apologies for Mick putting his mic up his bum before the intro. He won't do it again. He might.
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2023-01-301h 19
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 56 - Christmas Special: Part 2 with Miss Jo Black and Little NickJoin us for an extra special festive episode featuring Miss Jo Black, Little Nick aka Small Neil and lots of tequila. Listen as we descend into chaos, playing ‘I have never’ and doing shots. Ironically I think we actually talk about tattooing quite alot, but we can’t remember.
Find these knobs at @missjoblacktattoos and @littlenicktattoos and the cameos are from @hello_kerry_tattoos.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
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2022-12-231h 38How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 55 - Christmas Special: Part 1 with Miss Jo Black and Little NickJoin us for an extra special festive episode featuring Miss Jo Black, Little Nick aka Small Neil and lots of tequila. Listen as we descend into chaos, playing ‘I have never’ and doing shots. Ironically I think we actually talk about tattooing quite alot, but we can’t remember.
Find these knobs at @missjoblacktattoos and @littlenicktattoos and the cameos are from @hello_kerry_tattoos.
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2022-12-131h 28
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 54 - Nichlas HaldThis week we speak to Nichlas Hald, co-owner of Origin Tattoo and Denmark enthusiast. We actually speak about tattooing in this one! Hear about how Nick went from learning to tattoo on a beach to having to work with Lucie.
You can find him at @nichlashaldtattoo and @origintattoolondon.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-11-281h 20How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 53 - Kier PhillipsThis week we chat to Kier Phillips. There are no words to describe this episode so here it is. We are sorry.
You can find Kier on Instagram @klptattoo and watch his podcast on Youtube here - Shook Ones.
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2022-11-141h 15
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 52 - Nick DevineThis week we chat to mayor of Halloween, Nick Devine.
We chat about grown up jobs before tattooing, juggling family life and work, his linework hacks and Lucie brings up poo again.
What a great guy!
Check out his excellently macabre work on Instgram at @nickdevine
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2022-10-311h 27
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 51 - Tanya Buxton
We catch up with our chum Tanya Buxton to find out about her new charity, Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance and all the amazing work she’s doing to help breast cancer survivors.
Find out how you can help by visiting https://www.mastectomytattooingalliance.org/
Or on Instagram at @tanyabuxton, @mastectomytattooingalliance and @paradise_cheltenham
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2022-10-171h 00How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 50 - Nick FerrisThis week we speak to the lovely Nick Ferris. We chat about Harleys, being bald (is Sun-in to blame?) inspirational art teachers and his instagram being hacked.
Help a lad out and please report his hacked account - @82_nickferris_tattoo_ to help him try and get it back.
You can find Nick at his new page @nick_ferris_tattoo.
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2022-09-201h 23
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 49 - Just UsThis week we speak to... no one. Just us, sorry! But we do have a very exciting announcement that you won’t want to miss, along with some general waffle that you do want to miss.
Normal service resumes next time with an actual guest to go with the actual knobs.
Check out the good work we mention by @tanyabuxton with @mastectomytattooingalliance
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2022-09-0530 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 48 - Panther Sausage
This week we chat to Panther Sausage aka Robb McCoy, colour tattoo and memesmith extraordinaire.
There’s lots of lols in this one, from OnlyCats™️ to gatekeeping in the tattoo world.
We even manage say the word tattoo at least 3 times.
Check out Robb on Instagram at @panthersausage.
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2022-08-221h 10How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 47 - Jelle Soos
This week we speak to wonderful Jelle Soos about the lesser trodden path of Maastricht to London via Swansea. We talk about private studios, making time for yourself, how hard it is when charging customers and, of course, cats.
You can find Jelle on Instagram at @jellesoostatto.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-08-0852 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 46 - Dan Morris
We are back with a banger of an episode featuring the excellent Dan Morris. Owner of Tooth and Talon in Manchester, you probably know Dan by his cat tattoos and lol tees.
We chat about dick tattoos, cats, mental health and the importance of not being a knob.
You can find Dan at @danmorristattoo and @toothandtalontattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-07-251h 33How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 45 - Danielle RoseThis week we catch up with our friend Danielle Rose.
A super chilled episode, we chat travel plans, evil cats, peeing on people and life on the road.
Find Danielle and her list of guest spots at @daniellerosetattoo
2022-05-301h 07
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 44 - Mike BoydWe’re back from a little break this week to chat to self proclaimed ‘colour orgy’ Mike Boyd.
We go from bumming on Hampstead Heath to colour theory in a way only we know how.
Find Mike at @mikeboydtattoos on instagram.
Interview starts at 14:10.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-05-161h 10How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 43 - Corvidae
This week we speak to Will Sparling aka @corvidaetattoo and it’s so good we even got him back for the intro. We talk a bit about tattooing but it’s mostly funny shit and Lucie crying.
The interview starts straight away!
TW: Some sensitive topics touched on here. If you’re having a tough time, don’t go it alone. Call Samaritans on 116123.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-04-251h 14
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 42 - Keely Glitters and Goldsmith TattooerThis week we speak to absolute tattoo power couple, Keely Glitters and Goldsmith Tattooer, owners of @valentinestattoostudio.
We find out about their individual tattoo journeys, Keely admits to 50 min lollipop breaks, we hear a lot of trains and we get validation that we are living room zoom wizards.
Find this beaut couple on Instagram at @keelyglitters and @goldsmithtattooer.
Interview starts at 13:40.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-04-111h 14
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 41 - Matt YoulThis week we speak to Matt Youl, resident at Painted Lady but not for long!
We speak about his upcoming move to LA, how he managed it, cats, more LA and we might have said tattoo once.
You can find Matt on Instagram @theyoul
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-03-281h 19
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 40 - Martin Dobson
This week we spoke to Martin Dobson, a tattoo collector you probably know as the hexagon guy!
It was so interesting hearing about his tattoo journey and his different experiences around the world.
Check out Martin‘s collection at @martindninja.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-03-141h 10
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 39 - Lindsey CarmichaelWe hung out with Lindsey Carmichael in a basement in Brighton to bring you our first ever in person interview.
We chatted about learning to tattoo in the 90’s, apprenticing his son Keith, famous clients and getting his first tattoo from Bob Roberts.
Lindsey’s excellent stories hopefully make up for the slightly dodgy audio.
We also had Matt & Kitty Stopps loitering in the background.
You can find Lindsey at @lindseycarmichael on Instagram.
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2022-02-281h 40
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 38 - Nick Imms
This week we speak to the excellent Little Nick aka Nick Imms. We chat tattoo beds, motorbikes, being small, his dog, and the shame of seeing your old work, allegedly.
Find Nick @littlenicktattoo and @thechurchtattoo.
Correction - Mick goes off about Melanie Phillips' article and he says it is in the Spectator. It is actually printed in The Times.
The nice Guardian article by Emine Saner be found here.
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2022-02-141h 25
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 37 - Beth Rose
This week we both fell in love with Beth Rose, owner of Calamity Tattoo in Edinburgh. We talk about making girls cry on a daily basis, poop, rabbits, poop, an unconventional apprenticeship, poop and well, more poop.
Find Beth at @bethrosetattoo and @calamitytattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-01-311h 29
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 36 - Lord Montana-Blue
We spoke to the excellent Lord Montana-Blue for this week’s episode. Hear us chat about Jolie Rouge, weird client requests, his print addiction and which tattooist he would eat.
We go on a bit in the intro of this episode. Sorry! The interview starts at 21:50.
Check out Lord Montana-Blue at
@montana_blue
@the_mixpages
@someone_in_london_loves_you
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-01-171h 24How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 35 - 2021 Review
Thank you for listening, this is just a little one of Lucie and Mick chatting and looking back over the last year and all our wonderful guests, and times Mick had to bleep out unpleasantness!
Big things already being organised for next year so look forward to that!
Thanks again
Lucie and Mick
xx
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2022-01-0335 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 34 - Arienette AshmanThis week we chat to colour blend wizard and owner of Vaes Tolorro Tattoo, Arienette Ashman.
We chat about The Dolphin club, The Battoo Club, Gilmore Girls (which gets surprisingly dark) and ham sandwiches.
Find Ari at @aatattooer.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-12-201h 35
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 33 - Bintt
This episode is a real shit show, we’re not even joking. We chat about cats (obviously), pooing yourself at work, David Shrigley, cock tattoos and a tiny bit of tattooing.
You can find Bintt on Instagram @bintt
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-12-061h 34
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 32 - Jonathan McKenzieThis week is Scottish week on How Much For A Sleeve when we chat to fine line extraordinaire Johnny McKenzie. This one is 98% lols and 2% tattooing.
We chat about cold crisps, Cher and curried VHS tapes.
Check out Johnny’s tiny tattoos and crispy lines at @jonathanmckenzietattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-11-221h 24
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 31 - Sophie Rose Hunter
This week we spoke to the lovely Sophie Rose Hunter. Resident artist at Seven Doors Tattoo. We hear about curating the Art On Lockdown exhibition at Seven Doors, her journey into tattooing, needy dogs and Mick has a wee in the sea.
You can find Sophie at @sophierosehunter
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-11-081h 03
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 30 - Deryn TwelveThis week we speak to dotwork champion Deryn Twelve, owner of @tenacioustattoo in Sheffield.
We talk about her long running shop, life before Procreate, and she blew our minds with her dotwork tips and tricks. What a throughly sound human!
You can find Deryn on insta at @deryntwelvetattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-10-251h 21
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 29 - Elliott Wells
This week we speak to the thoroughly decent Elliott Wells. From his time on Black Books to his move to Edinburgh, we chat Lord of the Rings, swords, peonies and his Spotify history.
You can find Elliott at @elliottjwells and @thekeepedinburgh
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-10-111h 36
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 28 - Sophie BrownWe speak to the excellent Sophie Brown this week whose distinctive black work you are bound to already know. We chat about motherhood and tattooing, floods, living with @shaun_bst and the need for a governing body in tattooing. You can find Sophie at @sophiebrowntattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-09-271h 14
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 27 - Shaun WainwrightWe are back after our summer break with a banging episode featuring Shaun Wainwright, owner of Bridge Street Tattoo in Chester. We chat gravy, amaretto, choc ices and a bit of tattooing.
You can find Shaun at @shaun_bst and at @bridgestreettattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-09-131h 15
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 26 - Daryl WatsonThis week we speak to Daryl Watson. We chat about the rebirth of his shop Tower of Hearts, food tattoos, doppelgängers and Lucie gets high pitched about Dundee.
Find Daryl at @darylwatsontattoo and @towerofheartstattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-08-091h 23
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 25 - Paula CastleWe talk to queen of the neo trad crying heart, Paula Castle.
We catch up post lockdown and chat about her shop Black Sheep, the trials and tribulations of having an apprentice, her 24 year old cat, Salem and fandoms.
You can find Paula on instagram at @paulacastletattoos and @blacksheepbristol.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-08-021h 26
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 24 - Jade Clark
This week we welcome back the awesome Jade Clark.
We chat about her favourite chrome tattoos, her big move to a new studio, raising money for Black Minds Matter with her super cool T-shirt designs and dealing with the trolls.
Check out Jade on Instagram at @clarktattoos
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-07-261h 42
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 23 - Dr. Matt LodderThis week we speak to Tattoo Historian Dr Matt Lodder. Author, curator of Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex and all round top chap.
We chat tattoo history (obvz) being catfished by a Lodder imposter and his own tattoo experiences, this one is a seriously interesting listen.
Check our Matt on instagram at @mattlodder.
Sorry for the long intro, we didn’t talk for a week so we missed each other and Mick needed to rant about kitchens.
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2021-07-192h 06
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 22 - Adam HudsonThis episode we speak to Hudson, who’s bold traditional tattoos have long captured the hearts of us both.
We chat about his machine collab with Dan Self Made, work life balance, tattoo copycats and the origins of popular designs.
You can find Hudson on Instagram at @hudsontattoo.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-07-121h 17
How Much For A Sleeve?Bonus Episode 3 - Tess HollidayFor this week’s boners episode we were honoured to speak with legit famous person, Tess Holliday.
Supermodel, activist and founder of Eff Your Beauty Standards, we talk vajazzles, Elton John and a bit of tattoos.
@tessholliday
@effyourbeautystandards
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-07-0745 min
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 21 - Luke AshleyThis week we catch up with Luke Ashley. If you’ve not seen one of Luke’s palm tattoos, winced at the thought of the pain but then immediately planned what you’d get by him then are you even human?
We go into technique and the challenges of tattooing palms, his new shop @auraninetyfour and manicures.
You can find Luke on Instagram @lukeaashley.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-07-051h 23
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 20 - Professor York
This week we speak to Professor York, a turn of the century style tattooist so passionate about the history of tattooing that he has fully immersed himself in the style and technology of the day. A really interesting listen!
His Instagram is absolutely worth checking out, for a mix of tattoos and tattoo history @prof.york.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-06-281h 19
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 19 - Kirsty SimpsonThis week we speak to Kirsty Simpson AKA Fuckinghellkirst! We talk to her about her shop, Dead Slow, her unique style of tattooing, her clothing line and face tattoos. You can find Kirsty on instagram at @fuckinghellkirst and @deadslowco.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-06-211h 27
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 18 - Lozzy Bones
We spoke to the ray of sunshine that is Lozzy Bones for episode 18. Having smashed into the industry with her unique illustrative style of black work, it’s hard to believe Lozzy has been tattooing a mere 5 years. We chat about opening her beautiful new shop, Heart of Glass in the middle of a pandemic, cats, mental health and lots of general silliness.
You can find Lozzy on instagram at @lozzybonestattoo and @heartofglasstattoo
We chat a bit about mental health in this episode, please find some useful resources below: If you’re in a crisis, text SHOUT to 85258 @giveusashoutinsta @samaritanscharity
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2021-06-141h 29
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 17 - Anrijs Straume
Anrijs Straume needs no introduction. His dark trash realism portraits are instantly recognisable, and it turns out he’s a bloomin’ nice chap too. We chatted about his tattoo journey from Latvia to Liverpool, throw in some Slipknot and vegan burgers and you have episode 17. Enjoy!
You can find Anrijs on Instagram at @anrijsstraume
We chat a bit about mental health in this episode, please find some useful resources below: If you’re in a crisis, text SHOUT to 85258 @giveusashoutinsta @samaritanscharity
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk
2021-06-071h 09
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 16 - Good Time CharlieWe were honoured to chat to the godfather of black and grey, the one and only Good Time Charlie.
We hear about his journey from tattooing in the back of his truck in Kansas in 1955, to his groundbreaking studio in east LA.
Now settling into retirement and focusing on his Native American artefact collection, Charlie was an absolute joy to speak to, sit back and enjoy the tales!
Find Charlie on Instagram at @gtc_tattooman
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off...
2021-05-311h 37
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 15 - Dean CoughlinThis week we chat to tattooist, comedian and multi-podcaster, Dean Coughlin.
We talk about his time at Devil's Club in Liverpool, awful da's, his podcasts, tattoo conventions and comedy festivals.
Check out Dean and his podcasts on Instagram at;
@deancoughlin_
@damndanielpod
@themildhighclubuk
Imagine if your name was Ian Stagram?
P.S. The mouse survived Elvis' attack.
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-05-241h 20
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 14 - Emily MaliceWe speak to the lovely Emily Malice about everything from cutting her teeth in London to opening her own shop, Scorpio Mars. There are dogs, shoes made of hair and Mick invites internet weirdos to pay him for foot/nose images.
You can find Emily on Instagram at
@emilymalice
@scorpiomarstattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-05-171h 05
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 13 - Jade Clark and Rebecca VincentThis week we speak to the excellent Jade Clark and Rebecca Vincent, exceptional tattooers and curators of The Art House Collective. We cover some important topics and descend into pandemonium towards the end. It’s a great one!
You can find check out their good work, both in activism and the tattoo world on instagram below.
@thearthouse.collective
@clarktattoos
@rebecca_vincent_tattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-05-101h 30
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 12 - Shanghai KateThis week we are honoured to speak to the ‘Godmother Of Modern Tattooing’ Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand. We chat about her upcoming book, running an illegal tattoo shop in New York in 1971, working alongside Sailor Jerry in Hawaii and working in a cage in East LA. It’s quite a tale!
You can find Kate on Instagram at @shanghaikate or on her website - https://www.shanghaikates.com/
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-05-031h 40
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 11 - Lal HardyThis week we chat to British tattoo legend, Lal Hardy. From his travels around the world, to what it was like tattooing in the 70’s, Lal has some great stories and it was an honour to talk to him. You can find Lal on Instagram at @lalhardy and @newwavetattoo
*Trigger Warning*
We talk about mental health and bereavement in this episode. If you’re affected by any of the topics discussed, please find some useful Instagram pages below.
@giveusashoutinsta
@mindcharity
@crusecare
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sle...
2021-04-261h 58
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 10 - Angelique HoutkampThis episode we talk to the amazing Angelique Houtkamp, owner of Salon Serpent in Amsterdam. We caught up back in March and went through her journey into tattooing, her activism, and what she’s been up to during lockdown. You can find Angelique on Instagram at @angeliquehoutkamp and @salonserpenttattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-04-191h 29
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 9 - Michelle MylesWe take a tour through New York tattoo history with owner of world famous Daredevil Tattoo Studio and Tattoo Museum, Michelle Myles.
We chat about the tattoo ban lasting 36 years in NYC, Bert Grimm flash and we prank call the receptionist. It’s a good one!
Find Michelle on Instagram at @daredevilmichelle @daredeviltattoo
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - https://dsmtattoo.co.uk.
2021-04-121h 13
How Much For A Sleeve?Bonus Episode - Dan Self MadeFor this bonus episode we speak to our new sponsor Dan of DSM Machines. We go in depth into the making of his coils, chat about being tattooed by Lyle Tuttle, his collaboration with Rotary Works to bring out a rotary machine and tattooing by the seaside.
Huge thanks to Dan for sponsoring the show and offering listeners a special discount code off his machines.
Find Dan on Instagram at @danselfmade
www.dsmtattoo.co.uk/
www.lockdownneedle.co.uk
Support us on patreon.com/hm4as
2021-04-081h 07How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 8 - Tanya BuxtonWe have the inspirational Tanya Buxton on this week, we chat about her censorship battle, how she became queen of the areola tattoo, permanent makeup, and her tropical take on tattooing.
Grab a cocktail or a coffee and enjoy. It’ll make you want your brows tattooed and to go the pub with Tanya after.
Find Tanya on Instagram at
@tanyabuxton
@tanyabuxton_pmu
@mta_org
Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use the code Sleeve10 at checkout for 10% off.
2021-04-051h 14
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 7 - Tim AKA PrisonstyleWe chat to hand poke king, Tim aka Prisonstyle this week. We challenge you to listen to this and not smile. Quite possibly the silliest man in tattooing. We have a good old chin wag about his newest addition to the PSTX family, Jonny Lee Miller and Tim’s new shop @brb_tattoo.
Episode sponsored by cold-pressed.io - use SLEEVE10 for 10% off your order.
2021-03-291h 08
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 6 - Rotary WorksWe chat to Dale and Iain from Rotary Works this week.
We hear about the evolution of these amazing machines, who’d win in a fight not only between Dale and Iain, but also between a Plain Brass and a Triple Conrod. Have a listen to find out which one you should buy!
Thank you for excusing the questionable audio in this one, it’s one of our early interviews and we were battling against poor internet connection and the sounds of a tattoo machine workshop.
Check out Rotary Works at
@rotaryworks
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2021-03-2256 min
How Much For A Sleeve?BONUS EPISODE - Pamela Des BarresWe have an extra special bonus episode for you today! We are chatting to Pamela Des Barres. Best selling author, rock and roll groupie, member of all girl group The GTO’s, nanny to Frank Zappa’s children and actress. Best known for her 1987 memoir ‘I’m with the band’
We chat about being on stage with Jim Morrison of The Doors, coming face to...well, crotch with Mick Jagger and of course there’s a bit of tattoo chat in there too. Her tattoo collection includes work by Mark Mahoney and Jack Rudy! This one is a bit differ...
2021-03-181h 00
How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 5 - Bob TyrrellWe chat to the one and only, Bob Tyrrell this week. He tells us how he achieves that smooth black and grey shading he is so well known for. We also chat all things music, lockdown, inkmaster and he explains his WC tattoo!
Episode sponsored by cold-pressed.io - use SLEEVE10 for 10% off your order.
2021-03-151h 31How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 4 - Matt StoppsWe speak to Matt (@matt_stopps who can be found at @origintattoolondon) about his plans for Origin, well behaved apprentices and he and Lucie geek out about shading techniques and equipment!
Episode sponsored by @coldpressed.cbd - use SLEEVE10 for 10% off your order.
2021-03-081h 03How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 3 - Miss Jo BlackWe speak to Jo about her cool dad, goths, apprenticeships and shit mentors. Jo's resident ghost, McGoggin makes an appearance (24:30) and Boris Johnson joins Mick in his new studio, Lockdown Tattoos.
2021-03-011h 10How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 2 - Danielle Rose and Jay SoosWe chat to our friends in Dundee about guest spots, apprentices, haggis lasagne and, of course, pee.
2021-02-221h 03How Much For A Sleeve?Episode 1 - Lou HopperWe speak to Lou Hopper from Death's Door tattoo in Brighton about her career, coffee, travel and Tattoo Fixers. Lucie ruins it with a rude drawing and Mick really finds his radio voice.
2021-02-151h 11