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No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Five: Ben ProudmanIt's been a while since we've had Ben Proudman on the show. He travelled down from Key City Tattoo in Frederick, MD to come check out Alley Cat Tattoo and brought along Nick Filth with him to do some tattooing. The guys hang out with Nick and talk tattoos and throughout, most of the crew at Alley Cat comes in to hang for a bit as well. It's a great conversation and a lot of fun, so check it out. Nick also makes an announcement revealing a bit more about the Shenandoah Rose being held next year in Harrisonburg...
2025-10-142h 26
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Seventy-Six: Nick SwartzThis week Nick takes some time to introduce you to an ongoing project and talk about some of the current events in the world of Alley Cat Tattoo and No Lies Just Bullshit. Enjoy this update episode and don't forget to check out Shop Talk on YouTube and everything we've got going on these days. *The ambient sounds used in this podcast episode are all from freesound.org where they are designated as Creative Commons 0. The creators of the individual sounds are: EarlySummerEveningKidsPlayingChippingSparrows.WAV by kvgarlic; Night Ambience by parret; Kitchen Ambience by brunoboselli; CarEngine.w...
2025-06-101h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Seventy: Christopher ScottLong time friend of the show Christopher Scott came down from Electric Sabbath in MD to hang out with Nick and talk tattoos and all kinds of other activities. Beginning with a long historical discussion around the treasures he recovered from the earth and brought to show Nick, all the way to the talks about tattoos and art you've come to know and love around here, this is a great episode you won't want to miss. Plus, Nick fills you in with some great announcements about the show and what's to come. Enjoy.
2025-03-182h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Sixty-Nine: Julio AvilaAfter his good friend Mario Desa shot the shit with Nick a few episodes back, and with the release of his new book "Tales of a Tattoo Apprentice," Julio Avila decided to hop on a plane from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to DC, drive down to Alley Cat Tattoo and hang out with Nick for a day. The result is a killer couple of hours talking about all kinds of tattoo history and industry stories between Julio and Nick and it is definitely worth the listen. So check it out and check out his book and then if you're ever in...
2025-03-042h 38
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Sixty-Five: Nick, Porter and JakeNow that there's a good place to record at the new Alley Cat Tattoo location, Nick hangs with Chris Porter and Jake Hockman for a few hours shootin' the shit. There's a ton of tattoo talk and a bit of this and that about things going on in the world. And, as always, music comes up in the conversation. It's a great time you won't want to miss hanging out too. Trevor Smith shows up for a bit to chime in on some stories. The weather is bad, but we're working on some trips soon to record with some...
2025-01-072h 37
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Sixty-Four: Tucker Wyatt & the MothertuckersIt's been a while since we've had a musical guest on the show, and you won't be disappointed this time. One of Nick's favorite places to hang out down the road from his old house is his local Moose Lodge. You've already heard many stories from the joint and heard from guests who've played there. Well Nick met Tucker Wyatt after a show and they became friends. So he came to Alley Cat Tattoo along with his band and they all hung out, told stories and played music in the back room, the in development NLJBS studios. It's a...
2024-12-242h 48
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Sixty-Three: Nick CarusoVeteran tattooer Nick Caruso came down to VA from his shop on Staten Island, Bound For Glory Tattoo to visit Alley Cat and chill with Nick at the shop for a while. This is a great talk including lots of thoughts on tattooing from the past to what things are like right now. Lots of great stories and a few drinks. You won't want to miss this conversation if you love tattoos like these guys. Check it out.
2024-12-101h 48
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and FIfty-Nine: Nick & PorterIt's a sad time in the world of tattooing, but Nick and Porter are going to talk about all of the good times they had with the legend that is Brian Bruno. Hangin' out in the empty lot behind the new location of Alley Cat Tattoo, they visit the location of the house where Nick and Andrew lived during the time they all first met Brian back in the early 2000's. It's a great episode looking back at a lot of fun times, good advice and great friends. Don't miss this one if you miss the legend. No Lies...
2024-10-152h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Six: Angelo & Jimmy PIt's the third podcast that Nick was able to record at this year's Pagoda City Tattoo Festival, and it's a killer one to wrap things up. Everyone's favorite fast-talker from Inksmith & Rogers is back. That's right, Angelo is here once again to match talkin' shit with Nick. This time, he's brought with him a great friend: Mr. Jimmy P from Full Hearts Tattoo is here to hang with us and keep up with some killer tales of his own. As usual, you won't want to miss this new and exciting piece of old and amazing tattoo history. No Lies...
2024-09-032h 30
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Forty-Eight: Inksmith & Rogers 40thLegendary tattoo shop Inksmith & Rogers celebrated their 40th Anniversary and Nick took a trip down to Florida to celebrate. Along with him were Porter & Sara from Alley Cat and Mark Bell from Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA - all veterans of the show. In this episode, all four of them discuss the trip, but there are a few segments recorded live at the party. The first one is with Tom from London who tells Nick a great Scott Sterling story. Then Nick sits down with Angelo and Eric Desmond for a while with a guest appearance from Mike...
2024-04-303h 09
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Forty-Six: Andrew Jake & RichieInspired by a recent call from one of the Hotline episodes, Nick gathers the crew together to discuss some of the tattoos that have stood out in everyone's memory over the years. Nick is joined by Alley Cat's very own Andrew Conner, Jake Hockman and Richie Stutler. It's a really fun walk down memory lane with a lot of discussions throughout about what makes a great tattoo that just sticks with ya. Even when it's not on ya.
2024-04-022h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode 343B: Hotline 20It's another edition of the No Lies Just Bullshit Hotline where Nick takes your calls. But y'all gotta keep makin' those calls. This one is a bit short, but the calls are great, so we hope you enjoy hearing another few stories from listeners and what Nick has to say about 'em. Hell yeah.
2024-02-2726 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Thirty-Three: Angelo ScottoThe weekend of the Philly Tattoo Convention, once again Nick's hotel room across the way is where the stories get told in order to preserve the words of another industry great. This time it's Angelo Scotto, come down from Champion Tattoo in the Bronx to bullshit with Nick for a few hours. Big George joins in the conversation and the tales told from both of these long time tattooers are ones that you don't want to miss. Sit back and take in some history. We'll keep bringing it to you.
2024-02-203h 08
No Lies Just BSEpisode 340B: Hotline 17It's time once again to hear your calls, for those who took the time to hit up Nick on the ol' Hotline. It's a great one even though there's only a few. You're gonna wanna hear what all Nick has to say. Annette returns to the show after not having been on in a while. There's also a surprise live caller this time. Just a really fun way to fill in these off-weeks and share in the documentation of tattoo history and storytelling. Good times.
2024-01-1726 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Thirty-Seven: Shahn AndersonFrom the beginning of NLJBS, Nick has known that he wanted to get Shahn Anderson on the show to talk about his tattooing story and this year at the Richmond Convention it finally happened. Coming from Great White North of Hopkins, Minnesota Mr. Shahn Anderson owns Dragonland Tattoo out there which will celebrate its thirtieth year in business next year. Hear all about how he got there and much more as Nick and Shahn discuss some great stories from the past as well as celebrate this great industry we all have right now. Don't miss this one. It's freakin...
2023-11-282h 39
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Thirty-Three: Angelo MillerIt's time once again for Nick to sit down with his good friend and industry veteran, Mr. Angelo Miller while attending the 2023 Pagoda City Tattoo Festival in PA. It's a great discussion of many parts of Angelo's history in tattooing covering many of the places he's worked and all of the people you expect to hear about throughout his career. You will hear tons of information about Inksmith & Rogers and before as Nick questions Angelo about his enormous success in the world of tattooing. It's a great talk that you won't want to miss and will hopefully not be...
2023-10-031h 43
No Lies Just BSEpisode 332B: Hotline 13It's time for your favorite call-in, question and answer, hit up ya boy, tell it like it is, off-week podcast episode of No Lies Just Bullshit where you - the listener - the bullshit artists - call up Nick and talk some shit, tell him a story, ask him a question or - in the case of this episode - make some weird fuckin' noises and that's it. But if that's what it takes to bring y'all some content: Nick's on it.
2023-09-2620 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode 331B: Hotline 12Y'all made it happen once again by calling Nick on the ol' Hotline and givin' us some good questions and anecdotes. For this very special episode of the No Lies Just Bullshit Podcast Hotline we have a very special guest, the one and only Uncle Dave. Get ready for some great back and forth with Uncle Dave and Nick and for the first question we also have world renowned artist, frequent guest of the show and Alley Cat Tattoo crew member: Mr. Andrew Conner stops by the studio to reply to a personal question from a listener. It's a...
2023-09-1245 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three Hundred and Thirty-One: Jesse StrotherLong time friend of the show and amazing tattoo artist Jesse Strother sat down with Nick at Pagoda City Tattoo convention up in PA and they had a hell of a time sharing stories that take us all over the place. The entire Alley Cat crew was in attendance at Pagoda and it's such a great time and Nick is able to get amazing podcasts like this one. Enjoy.
2023-09-051h 56
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twenty-Nine: John SetzerBy now we've heard from several of the Civilization crew out of Richmond and the infamous unreleased episode that was. Or was not. Well, now it's time for Mr. John Setzer to step up and recall those events and much more with Nick. As one of the more cognizant members of the aforementioned event, he and Nick have a good laugh and even play some bits of the episode. Add to that some amazing history of coming up in shops and family acceptance to doing the convention circuit and all that comes with those things. Don't miss this one.
2023-08-082h 49
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twenty-Seven: Beau BradyThe second of the podcasts Nick recorded while out in Sacramento, CA is another great one. Beau Brady has worked all over the place as you'll find out when you listen to this week's epiisode. Every time Beau starts getting restless wherever he's at, he travels somewhere. So he's done a lot of it. And when you hear the places he goes, it's no wonder he has become one of the greats. Don't miss this talk as you hear about how the paths followed by Beau and by Nick have crossed throughout the years.
2023-07-112h 14
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twenty-Six: Doug HardyJust before the convention in Sacramento, Nick and Josh pick up Andrew and Richie and head immediately over to San Francisco to Tattoo City, the legendary shop owned by Ed Hardy. There, Nick had the honor to sit down with Doug Hardy and record and it's everything you want it to be. This is a great one talking about some excellent tattoo history. Do not miss it.
2023-06-271h 50
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twenty-Three: In the ShadowsBack in the city again, Nick got the opportunity to record the room at King's Ave in New York for the release of the new book by Tribal Publishing called "In the Shadows" about the history of underground NY tattooing and all of the people and stories around it. Hosted by Patrick Kitzel of Tribal, this event was attended by a who's who of the tattoo world. Nick was able to record a few guests before capturing the speakers who talked about some of what went into the creation of the book. Clayton Knowles was the man who put...
2023-05-161h 34
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twenty-Two: Nick RodinAll the way from Petaluma Tattoo in California near San Francisco, Mr. Nick Rodin stops by Alley Cat Tattoo to hang out and record an episode with Nick. It's a lot of fun to hear all the stories between these two.
2023-05-022h 16
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Nineteen: Ben ProudmanWhile in NY on one of his trips to seek out killer podcasts for all of the NJLBS listeners, Nick was once again hanging out at King's Ave and got know this week's guest, Mr. Ben Proudman. Well, Ben made it down to Alley Cat from up in Frederick, MD and got to hang out in the NLJBS studios and have a wild and interesting conversation with Nick about all kinds of things, some of them involving tattoos, of course. It's a great time and it's followed up with yet another awesome Shop Talk with your friends Andrew and...
2023-03-212h 52
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Twelve: Crazy Stevie WellsOn the most recent trip to NY for Porter to work at King's Ave. Nick gets the chance to sit down with none other than Crazy Stevie Wells and have some killer conversation and a lot of drinks. This episode will teach you all kinds of stuff and present to you some killer old stories about the history of New York tattooing and bar etiquette. It's a wild one, so check it out. Enjoy some Shop Talk with Nick, Porter and Andrew as well. Hell yeah.
2022-12-132h 49
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and Six: Nick CoellaIn preparation for the flight to Germany, Nick went up to New York City on a plane with Alley Cat's Jake Hockman and got to record with some folks. Nick Coella was one of them. Straight outta Chicago, Coella is the kind of guy that makes the storytelling easy and you don't want to miss a second of it. You're gonna enjoy this as much as Nick did. Both of them.
2022-09-212h 05
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2022-09-071h 09
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three Hundred and Four: Adam JeffreyAdam Jeffrey has been around and seen some shit in his long time in the tattoo industry and he's here on NLJBS to talk with Nick and tell him some stories from his days in the game. There's a ton of overlap with some of what you've heard Nick talk about in the past and it makes this a super fun episode with zero down time. Adam tattoos at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum often, but also spends tome time down in VA with our good friends Annette and Steve over at Electromagnetic Tattoo. You've heard them on the podcast...
2022-08-232h 29
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three Hundred and Two: Asbury Park Round TableNick was scheduled to attend the 2022 Asbury Park Tattoo Fest in New Jersey this year, but he was not able to make it. Instead, Alley Cat's own Sara Pennington made the trip and was able to record a legendary round table discussion with some true legends of tattooing. For the first hour of this episode, you'll get to hear stories from Sailor Eddie, Mike Schweigert, Rich Montgomery, Gordon "Wrath" McCloud and Robert Ryan. With almost 200 years combined experience between them, you won't want to miss this. Then, to make things even better, the NLJBS Shop Talk crew has gotten t...
2022-07-262h 39
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three-Hundred and One: Nick HallThe entire crew from Serpent and the Rainbow Tattoo in Asheville, NC hit the road and their first stop was Alley Cat Tattoo in H-Burg, VA. The first voice we get to hear from these great guys is Nick Hall, and after sitting down with NLJBS Nick for over two hours, you get some great stories that more than make up for our first week off in years. We hope the new release schedule isn't too disappointing for y'all. But the quality is just going to keep getting better as we hit you with these next few after the...
2022-07-122h 15
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three Hundred: Nikki BallsThree Hundred Episodes - Hell yeah. And who better to celebrate with than the oft requested Nikki motha fuckin' Balls. That's right, Nick finally met up with Nikki up at the Key City Tattoo Convention this weekend and when you hear it, you'll probably think that they'll just host the next three hundred together they go over so many things that they could've kept going ad infinitum. Nikki tattoos up in the DC / MD area at Tattoo Paradise and Orange Tattoo and she's got some excellent and harrowing stories. If you know her name, you know what I mean...
2022-06-283h 01
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Eight: NickYO: you need to listen to this and hear how Nick's weekend was. This isn't a full episode of NLJBS, but it's a really great listen to hear a crazy story of what went down with Nick, the status of some of the amazing things you've been hearing about, and some Hotline call-ins that are real gems. We're damn near at the three hundred mark and No Lies is just rollin' right along and bringing you the kinds of things that you know and love the show for and we've got no intention of stopping now. Enjoy this update...
2022-06-1441 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Seven: Porter & FriendsIt starts off as many have in the past. "Chrissy Big Tats" and ya host Nick Swartz are talking tattoos and hip-hop and drinking throughout, but then a visitor from the Clifton Forge area who's known Nick since back in the day comes in. Christian Bunch joins the chat and things get hilarious. It's a fun one you won't want to miss. Sara comes in a few times and then hangs out towards the end. There's even a few very brief appearances by Bethany and even Richie. It's a great time as we move closer to episode three hundred...
2022-06-072h 38
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Five: Rylee Jennings & FriendsRylee Jennings spent a bunch o' days tattooing at Alley Cat while Mr. Porter was doing his thing down at Serpent & the Rainbow Tattoo in Asheville, NC. After knockin' down a million walk-ins and feasting with Nick & the crew, Rylee sat down with everyone to hang out, talk shit and listen to Nick's bullshit for a few hours and we've got the audio. Rylee comes from Classic Tattoo in Richmond, VA and everyone has a great time with him as well as Nick and Jake Hockman and Richie Stutler. Don't miss the stories.
2022-05-242h 32
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Four: NickNo guest this week. Just Nick hangin' out with you for a while and answering a few questions. Sometimes that's how it goes. Next week ought to be a return to some killer NLJBS content. If you're a fan of the show you'll still love what's going on here. And if you've ever considered giving Nick a ring on the old hotline, you should do it! You never know what you might hear. Thanks for listenin'.
2022-05-1723 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Ninety-Three: Schuyler & DewayneNick's down in the old stompin' grounds again, staying in scenic Clifton Forge, Virginia so that means we get to hear from cousin Dewayne once again and he don't disappoint. Schuyler returns to the show as well, hanging out with Nick and cooking amazing food and playing powerful songs for your listening experience. It's a hell of a hangout with lots of stories bein' told that are new to the show as well as a few bits you might have heard versions of before. Either way, it's a heck of a good time, so enjoy y'all.
2022-05-102h 40
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Mike BrummettSome shops need no introduction. They're that amazing. If you know even the slightest thing about tattoos, you've heard of Kings Ave. in New York. Mike Rubendall and many of the other guys from Kings Ave. have been on the show multiple times. It's that shop. Well this week we got a visit from another one of the amazing artists from Kings Ave. - Mike Brummett. He came down and killed it working at Alley Cat and then told his tale for Nick and some of the guys from the shop and a visiting Mark Bell from Main St...
2022-04-122h 18
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: NickIt's not a full episode of NLJBS this week since you know how it goes: sometimes we've got killer guests comin' through or Nick's on the road, and sometimes it's just business as usual crankin' out killer tattoos and puttin' in the work. Well, we love our listeners and hearin' from you and we really appreciate all the folks how have been hittin' up the No Lies Hotline. Here's a few more of the recent comments and questions that have come through. Don't be shy - if you got something to say or something to ask us about, or...
2022-04-0534 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eighty-Seven: Adam MartonNick has been tryin' for a while to get this gentleman on the show ever since Brian Bruno told him they need to talk. Well, it finally worked out and Adam Marton drove up to Harrisonburg to see Nick at Alley Cat and hang out in the NLJBS studio surrounded by killer artwork and great booze. And this one was worth the wait. It's around four hours of amazing tattoo talk as Adam shares a ton of stories of names you've heard a lot on this show. He tells us about his days starting out at Empire Tattoo in...
2022-03-293h 50
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eighty-Two: NickWe're kinda between episodes here, so Nick is gonna sit down on the edge of your bed and tuck you in with some timely bullshit and a recent samplin' of the HotLine. We're working hard over here at No Lies Just Bullshit and Alley Cat Tattoo to bring you word of the tat game and enlighten you to great art and artists. We've got some great episodes coming up, so check this out for now and thanks for listenin'.
2022-02-2225 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Seventy-One: Sarah RennieIf you know anything at all about Nick and about this show, then you're sure to have picked up on the fact that one of the things Nick is extremely passionate about is cooking. From only eating buttered noodles as a child to preparing killer meals for friends and family constantly, your host is all about creating some culinary masterpieces. This week's guest is special as she shares some high quality information about her cooking methods and the conversation goes way deep into all kinds of culinary awesomeness. Sarah Rennie came up to Elkton to hang out and talk...
2021-11-231h 57
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty-Nine: Brothers SwartzIf you're up to date and heard the Made to Last and Mac Bibby episodes, you know that Nick went down to Florida for a few days and this episode gets into why that happened. There's a bit of a hum in the background of this one because Nick recorded it while traveling down the highway with his brother, Josh. Long time listeners of the show, though, probably aren't going to mind because this episode is kind of the second half of the story of an early episode called 'Florida' that is mentioned on here quite a bit. You...
2021-11-092h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty-Eight: Mac BibbyOf course on a road trip that takes Nick through Jacksonville, he's definitely going to stop in and see his great friend Angelo and all the guys in the Inksmith & Rogers crew. And as luck would have it, the one and only Mac Bibby was around and Nick had the privelage of sitting down and hearing about his long and crazy journey from the good ol' days up until his time in Jax. And what a trip it is. You are going to absolutely dig the stories that are laid down in this episode. Such a trove of tattoo...
2021-11-022h 06
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty-Seven: Made To LastNick and Josh took a road trip from VA down to FL and the first stop on those travels was Charlotte, NC where Nick sat down with Chris Stewart and several of the other artists who make up Made To Last Tattoo. Located in a beautiful old building downtown, MTL is an amazing shop with a great history and you get to hear all about it on this episode as well as plenty of great old tattooing tales. All of the gentlemen at Made To Last are fun and interesting, so don't miss this one. Thanks for listening.
2021-10-262h 16
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty-Six: David FosterHaving traveled to Richmond to record with Katie last week, Nick stops by the renowned High Point Barber Shop to talk with one of the owners, David Foster. Having only met in passing prior to this, Nick and Foster hit it off like old friends and when you hear the conversation you'll know why. High Point is not your average barber shop. It's more like going to a tattoo shop and working with artists because, well - you are. They keep tattoo flash on the walls and you'll definitely see plenty of tattoos on the barbers themselves by Brian...
2021-10-192h 21
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty-Five: Katie DavisNick hit the road again to record a few episodes for all you bullshitters and kicks things off with a great conversation with Katie Davis of Salvation Tattoo Gallery in Richmond, VA. Katie's man, Fred Pinckard, was just at the Alley Cat Tattoo 20th Anniversary celebration and not only attended, but his company Alliance Tattoo Supply provided supplies for a gathering of some of the best tattoo artists in the world that weekend. When Fred and Nick talked about some of the amazing work Katie has going on, he knew he had to sit down with her. Katie is...
2021-10-122h 56
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Sixty: KeithNow that we're right up in the celebrations of Alley Cat Tattoo's twentieth anniversary, Nick recorded with someone who was there right at the beginning while he was visiting Richmond. Keith is a long time friend of the shop and was around when things were just kickin' off. You get to hear about some of the old days when there was a quite different crew and the barber shop next door was still swingin' and Chris "Big Tats" Porter went by a different nickname and was still a fresh faced starter learnin' from Nick and Keith and all the...
2021-09-071h 36
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty-Seven: DewayneThe boys are back at it again in Clifton Forge. Nick was in the town he grew up in again for a family trip and though he was just on here, Dewayne returns to No Lies Just Bullshit for even more shenanigans. This time the Boar's Nest is fully operational and the guys waste no time filling it with cigar smoke, bourbon-fueled tales and brotherly bullshit. I won't waste any more of your time. If you heard him on here a few weeks ago, you're gonna wanna jump on in to this episode with Dewayne and Nick. Enjoy.
2021-08-172h 08
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty-Five: Foster BurtonFoster is a legend down in Roanoke, VA where Nick used to live and they've been friends for a good, long time. He's played in a bunch of different bands and some of them were with Brian Gray, who used to tattoo at Alley Cat. Well, Nick and Foster get into all kinds of good stories about music and partyin' and all the things you love to listen to on this show. He even throws down a few tunes on here and they're great. Right now you can catch Foster around Roanoke and branching out to some other places...
2021-08-032h 20
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty-Three: DewayneIf you've listened to NLJBS long enough, you've heard mention of ol' Dewayne here. Cousin to Nick through the Nicely family by way of the VanNess family, this is someone who grew up with the host of your favorite podcast and raised all kinds o' hell with him. There's quite a few of those stories packed in here as well as a whole hell of a lot of reminiscing about family you've heard on here and definitely heard a bunch about on here. So yeah, if you're a fan of the stories about Clifton Forge - that small, kinda...
2021-07-202h 26
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty-One: PorterIt's the "birth of a nation" or rather, our nation's birthday to be more precise, and Nick and Alley Cat Tattoo's very own Chris Porter are returning from a shindig at Sara Pennington's place when they decide to bust out the device for the inaugural NLJBS road session. That's right, this one is coming to you live from inside Nick's caddie for the first half, then the rest is these two gentlemen chillin' by the fire at Nick's place. Beverages are consumed and stories are laid down. You're gonna have a great time as Porter saves the day. Have...
2021-07-062h 26
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fifty: Mike RickardsIf you've listened long enough, you know Nick's gonna hit VA Beach at some point every year and he always comes back with some great podcasts. Having already done some great episodes with Tony Riccio of Saltwater Tattoo, it's time to hear from the other main man, Mike Rickards. We get some great history and great stories from Mike and Nick and then more and more of the SWT crew rolls in. Before it's all over you'll hear from Matt Nelson, Brandon Webb, Joey Ilardi and Kavi Montoya. It's a fun hangout and a great time, so enjoy! We'll...
2021-06-292h 40
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Fory-Three: Porter & RichieThe Thirty Year Reaper himself, Chris "Big Tats" Porter has a hell of a hangout session with Nick with a whole ton o' stories and memories from over the years of Alley Cat Tattoo. Richie stops by for the last hour and receives much love and listens to some wild tales up close and personal with the perpetrators themselves. It's a Nick and Porter duo Shop Talk to wrap things up, but the tattoos are still incredible and the banter is hilarious. Enjoy!
2021-05-113h 11
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Forty-Two: Mark BellIf you missed the first one a couple weeks ago, check it out. Mark Bell of Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA is back to talk a whole lotta shit with Nick about their time working together in Roanoke and so much more. The Alley Cat crew comes back in off and on throughout just like last time. Mark is a long time friend of everyone involved in the shop and the podcast so the conversation comes naturally. Shop Talk follows with Andrew and Porter joining Nick to talk about some serious tattoos that you need to b...
2021-05-042h 59
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Forty: Mary JaneAfter a bit of a hiatus, Mary Jane returns to the show. And whenever that happens, you know there's gonna be some storytellin' about the old days and whatever these two decide to talk about. Well, in this episode, it's a lot of Mary Jane asking Nick all kinds of questions about some of the characters that populate Nick's years growin' up in Clifton Forge. All that and more. Shop Talk continues with Andrew and Porter and some deep discussion of some excellent tattoos. Y'all enjoy now, ya hear?
2021-04-202h 28
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Thirty-Three: Nick BarnettThis week we've got a Richmond original from Heroes and Ghosts tattoo down in Carytown: Mr. Nick Barnett. He traveled up the road a ways to come and see Alley Cat in Rocktown V-A and check out how it has evolved since his last visit. While there, Nick Swartz, your weekly wizard of hosting the bullshit, laid down a great podcast full of great tattoo stories and industry talk. It's a real fun conversation and the first in a barrage of excellent tattoo heavy podcast we have lined up for the next few weeks. No Shop Talk yet, but...
2021-03-022h 57
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Twenty-Five: SchuylerIt's been a while since we've heard from Schuyler, appearing previously on episodes with Diablo Dimes and Uncle Benny (rest in peace) and past time for him to rock out his own episode. Well, here he is and you get the full Nick / Schuyler hangout great time on this one, folks. You'll be priveleged to damn near a dozen fun tunes and several spectacular stories from both 'Ler & Nick. It doesn't get any better than this for all of your weekly bullshit requirements. So take it all in and wash it down with a brilliant episode of Shop Talk...
2021-01-053h 19
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Seventeen: TroutmouthGood friend of the show and everyone at Alley Cat Tattoo, Blake Cramer - better known as the infamous Troutmouth - drops on by the outside walls of the studio fortress of No Lies Just Bullshit and legendary sensation, Nick Swartz, for a socially distanced, whiskey-soaked quarantine hang where lots of bullshit stories and downhome cover songs are laid down into immortal internet wax for all you bullshitters waitin' things out on the home front. And to top it all off with an old school cherry we got a sweet, sweet segment known to all you veterans of the...
2020-11-103h 07
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eleven: The Brothers SwartzJosh Swartz, brother of Nick, co-conspirator in all things Alley Cat Tattoo, NLJBS & Flying Panther, heads up I-81 to join the crew in the studio for a long overdue visit to chat and update y'all on things. The past several hundred episodes are discussed, as well as plans for the future, then Josh tells a tale that Nick has been trying to get him to talk about for a while. It's mostly a story about the army and not feelin' like you fit in, but then some serious shit goes down that sticks in the memory. It's a wild...
2020-09-292h 22
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Eight: GibbyWe got ourselves a talker! While we're still all dealin' with a pandemic in our great nation and it's kinda weird tryin' to figure out how to reach out to more tattooers, etc. Nick has had to come up with some interesting cats closer to home these days. Well we got one for ya! This is Nick's old pal "Gibby" Gibson and you'll learn all about him, the way he and Nick got acquainted and all kinds of other interestin' facts that you didn't know you wanted to know. There's plenty of pleasant tunes spread throughout and just a...
2020-09-084h 12
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two-Hundred and Two: Chris PorterIt's been a while since Porter got his own episode. He's been too busy hustlin' since the reopening of Alley Cat. But when times are rough and not too many folks are travelin' - you turn to the people who are close and you can count on. And that's Chris Porter in a nutshell. Great dude, excellent tatter, awesome friend. And if you don't already know some of those things, you're fuckin' up - get back in those archives and check out some of his early episodes. Doing great tattoos for years and helping flesh out the podcast by...
2020-07-282h 43
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two Hundred: Brown ArcherJosh Brown from James River Tattoo in Lynchburg and George Archer from Tantrum Tattoo in Petersburg sit down with Nick and bullshit for the two hundredth. It has been a long and crazy ride, which Nick details in the intro. The episode ends somewhat abruptly, but it's a long one that you are all gonna love. Andrew and Porter come through with a Shop Talk once again while Nick gets out there in the field to keep bringin' these to ya.
2020-07-143h 47
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and EIghty-Eight: Tito Gavina and Jill BonneyAlright y'all. It's a crazy time out there in the world right now. Nobody is hittin' the road to travel in to the No Lies Just Bullshit studios, so they're phoning in some excellent bullshit to bring you the content that you know you want to hear every week. This time, Jill Bonney - legendary tattooer and contributor to NLJBS - clued Nick in to a good friend and tattooer in San Fran who had contracted the COVID-19 virus and has come out on the other side of it with the help of his girlfriend and a...
2020-04-212h 18
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Eighty-One: Wayne HancockWayne "The Train" Hancock came through Harrisonburg to hang out at the NJLBS studios with Nick and to play a show at the Golden Pony downtown. Nick's been trying to get this one in for a while. It's shorter than usual, but packs a punch. Wayne and his band play a couple tunes and tell a few stories. It's damn good, y'all. Shop Talk closes things with some killer work by artists that inspire artists. Like Mr. Chris Porter and Andrew Conner. They break down the good stuff with Nick. Sometimes they get so excited we've gotta...
2020-03-031h 13
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Seventy-Seven: JoJo AckermanIt's that time of year again when Nick heads north to not attend the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention but instead hangs out at the hotel across the way and listens to and tells some great stories with some great tattoo artists who happen to be in town. This time is no different as Nick chills with JoJo Ackerman from 10,000 Waves Tattoo in Sherman Oaks, California. JoJo talks about his long history in the business and together they share some great stories. You're gonna love all the bullshit and also the return of Shop Talk! Andrew is still out...
2020-02-042h 08
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Seventy-Five: PorterDeep in the Shenandoah Valley, down in Rock-Town, back in the back o' the recesses of the No Lies Just Bullshit studios and whiskey reserves, two legends of the microphone of the world-renowned Harrisonburg based podcast of the ages comes the latest episode featuring the brilliance and irresistable charm of your weekly host with the most Nick Swartz and his undeniably talented and strange guest, Mister Chris Porter. You'll marvel at their passion for tattooing and telling you which movies you have to watch while belittling your own personal preferences to which you will not only delight but beg...
2020-01-212h 11
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Seventy-One: Dave KrusemanNick's old friend Dave Kruseman drove down from Maryland to hang out for the afternoon at Alley Cat Tattoo. Dave brought his shop manager Carey to sit down with Nick and Andrew for a couple hours to just catch up and shoot the shit. Lots of fun stories!. Still no Shop Talk this week due to hectic schedules but Nick, Andrew and Porter should be back after the first of the year. Merry Christmas!
2019-12-242h 09
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Sixty-Eight: Eric InksmithFor this week's episode, Nick and Sara hit the road heading south to the Inksmith and Rogers 35th anniversary party. There was plenty going on, but Nick found the chance to spend some time with the man himself, Eric Inksmith. With contributions from Shane Enholm, Angelo Miller, Mac Bibby and Deb Yarian, we know you're gonna dig this one. Stick around for Shop Talk with the three amigos: Nick, Andrew and Porter.
2019-12-032h 39
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Sixty-Six: Iain O NuallainIain O Nuallain is the new artist for Absolute Art Tattoo in Richmond. All friends of the show, if you've been listening for any time at all to NLJBS, you know how much Absolute Art means to Nick and to VA and tattooing in general. When Dave hit the road and Iain stepped in, you knew Nick would eventually sit down with him, and here it is! This is a crazy episode filled with some wild stories from a super interesting dude. Check it out. Shop Talk is back! Porter and Andrew return to discuss some of...
2019-11-192h 24
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Sixty-Four: Andreas CoenenNick and Trevor hit the road a while back down to North Carolina to the event held by the Tattoo Historical Society and while they were there, Nick got the chance to sit down with Andreas Coenen who came all the way from The Sinner & The Saint tattoo studio in Aachen, Germany to attend the event. There's a lot of interesting comparison to shops over in Deutschland and how things are done, as well as some great discussion about the books that Andreas has been publishing over the years. It's an all-around interesting discussion with a great tattoo artist...
2019-11-053h 03
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Fifty-Six: Jill BonnyJill "Horiyuki" Bonny has been doing Japanese style tattooing for over twenty years and is the owner of Studio Kazoku in San Francisco. Her experience and knowledge of tattooing is vast but her humility and attitude make her very approachable in any setting. Two years ago when Nick was first invited to attend Pagoda City, he was talking to Justin Weatherholtz (NLJBS alumni,) who asked if their was anyone that Nick would like him to connect him with before hand to do a podcast. Nick responded with one name: Jill Bonny. Her work has always been impressive as Nick...
2019-09-103h 23
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Fifty-Five: Dan SinWhile at the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival this year, Nick got to make good with a promise to sit down with the one and only Dan Sin and appreciate his tattoos, his accent and his opinions on Europe and the States. It's not a long podcast, but just as memorable as the rest as Nick and Dan share some stories, some laughs and a lot of fun that you'll appreciate. Shop Talk wraps it up as usual with some seriously good tattoo talk with Porter and Andrew and their weekly show of appreciation and camaraderie with Nick.
2019-09-031h 18
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred and Forty-Nine: Jelena Wolves & Cody KleinWhile Nick was down in Richmond recently, he got to record a killer episode with Jelena Wolves from Black Rabbit Tattoo in RVA and Cody Klein, or "Cody Inksmith" as Nick would say, from Inksmith & Rogers Tattoo down in Florida. Lots of history and great tattoo talk as well as plain old good life advice in this one, folks. Wrap it up like you always do by stickin' around for the Shop Talk. Porter & Andrew join Nick and discuss some tattoos that you will want to see too. Oh yeah.
2019-07-232h 27
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred and Forty-Six: IgorSign painter extraordinaire, Igor down in beautiful VA Beach, Virginia is this week's guest. Nick was catchin' some rays with his family unit down on the east coast and stopped by Igor's sign painting shop to shoot the shit about all kinds o' stuff. Back when Nick recorded with Tony Riccio, he was introduced to Igor and they've been friends since. There's plenty of great stories here, so don't miss a second. Porter, Andrew and Nick follow things up with a killer Shop Talk filled with wonderful tattoos for your consideration. Enjoy.
2019-07-022h 58
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred and Thirty-Two: Tim BarryIf you've been listening to this show for any amount of time, you've probably heard Nick talk about the band Avail. They're an amazing punk rock band out of Richmond. Stories about Avail shows have been on multiple episodes of the podcast. Well Nick got to sit down with Tim Barry, the singer for Avail and shoot the shit about all kinds of things, including one very special announcement. If you go back and listen to episodes 46, 47 & 48 you'll hear Jason Hobbie and Baeu Butler share many stories that overlap with the ones told here.
2019-03-261h 53
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred and Twenty-Eight: Sailor EddieAnother year, another Philly Convention where Nick does not attend, but instead records some killer shit across the street. This year it's yet another classic bit of tattoo history with Sailor Eddie. Nick and Eddie lay down some killer stories for over an hour and then the man: Eric Perfect joins the fun and it gets even better. Do not skip this one. Pure gold right here. And a good, long Shop Talk to boot with Andrew, Porter & Nick.
2019-02-262h 32
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred and Twenty-One: Josh SwartzIt's been a while, but Josh finally steps out from behind the curtain once again to bullshit with his younger bro about the old stomping grounds. From drunks in the Jungle to forgetting the name of Verge Street, there's a few wild stories and a crazy new development in the world of the Swartz bros. Check it out for more repeat stories and yet another mention of that Florida episode. Plus, Andrew's back on the Shop Talks with Mr. Chris & the Boss.
2019-01-082h 18
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred and Two: Tim HendricksWhile at the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival, Nick gets a chance to talk with Tim Hendricks himself in the hotel room for NLJBS. Tim traveled to NY from Fullerton, CA and then on to Pagoda where he sat with Nick and laid down some excellent bullshit. Tim works at Classic Tattoo in CA and also owns Saltwater Tattoo supply, but what's important is all of the history, knowledge and stories you'll get as you listen to this episode. New Shop Talk with Nick, Andrew and Porter follows, so get listenin' and enjoy!
2018-08-282h 37
No Lies Just BSEpisode One Hundred Part Two: Nick SwartzThis is part two of episode ONE HUNDRED of your favorite podcast, No Lies, Just Bullshit. This ain't one o' one, it's the B-side of one hundred. Get that shit right. Listen to the first one or you're fuckin' up, son. Again, no Shop Talk on here. Nick, Porter & Andrew will get back to showing you the best tattoos on the planet in the next episode. Number 99 was kind of a "Shop Talk" for the entire run of the podcast, so go listen to that one if you didn't. This is it. One hundred. Thanks...
2018-08-141h 53
No Lies Just BSEpisode One-Hundred Part One: Nick SwartzHere it is, bullshitters, and it's a big one! Episode One Hundred has arrived and Annette & Steve from Electromagnetic Tattoo in Chesapeake, VA came up and got over four hours of storytellin' out of your favorite podcast host Nick Swartz on here. It was so much, I cut it in half and I'm releasing both episodes today. There's a lot of surprises thrown in, so give it a listen. Don't go lookin' for a Shop Talk on this one. The boys make an appearance or two on here and all will be back to the regular jam...
2018-08-142h 01
No Lies Just BSEpisode Ninety-Three: Uncle DaveLongtime friend of Nick and husband to Miss Erma, Uncle Dave tells all kinds o' killer stories datin' back to the seventies and giving you a taste of what it's like to be a super genius friend of Nick Swartz talkin' all kinds o' bullshit. This one is just fun and enjoyable, like hanging out with these two great friends. Porter and Andrew come in with a killer Shop Talk on this episode and talk all that shit with each other as they discuss some amazing tattoos with Nick.
2018-06-262h 17
No Lies Just BSEpisode Eighty-Nine: Brother HawkBrother Hawk are back in the No Lies studios with Nick to kick back and shoot the shit, and brother: they get it done! This is a fun one with lots of great stories and discussions with the boys from Atlanta. All the music in this episode is by the Bro-Hawks and the Shop Talk is by Mr. Chris Porter and professor Andrew Conner, led by the estimable Nicholas Swartz. Enjoy the fuck out of it all!
2018-05-291h 57
No Lies Just BSEpisode Eighty-Four: Andy ShermanOn his second appearance on NLJBS, Andy Sherman comes in with an update on his art and some long talks with Nick about the scene, friends and music. This one ends abruptly since Nick ran out of batteries on the recording device and didn't notice! You don't miss anything that can't be covered in one o' Nick's intros down the road. Enjoy!
2018-04-242h 08
No Lies Just BSEpisode Eighty-Three: Chris PorterPrepare for something, y'all. I'm not sure what, but Nick and Porter are throwing back a few and coming at ya from all angles and all different types of memories with some stories that get shaken up and thrown out all over the place. The boys have a blast with this one, and you will too. And of course, things continue with another great edition of Shop Talk. Get your fill of Chris Porter and Nick Swartz this week with just a dash of Andrew Conner.
2018-04-172h 04
No Lies Just BSEpisode Seventy-Seven: Eric PerfectPhiladelphia tattoo artist Eric Perfect talks about some crazy history in the city of brotherly love and the evolution of his career and Kadillac Tattoo, known all over the world. The conversation flows smoothly and the stories are wild. Don't miss this bullshit. Porter and Conner are back for another Shop Talk with your host, Nick Swartz. Stop tellin' everyone how bad that tattoo was that you saw on the internet and praise some great art with these fellas instead!
2018-03-061h 45
No Lies Just BSEpisode Sixty-Seven: Mike RubendallMike Rubendall, owner of Kings Ave. Tattoo in New York talks with Nick about Everence - a method of encapsulating DNA in the form of a powder that can then be mixed into tattoo inks. He's joined by Tim Hendricks and Scott Sylvia who are both out in California to discuss the project as well. As usual for Nick, they discuss quite a few other things as they bullshit, so don't worry about that. Also, these dudes aren't chilling at Alley Cat with Nick, either. They're in three different cities, so this all had to be organized o...
2017-12-261h 57
No Lies Just BSEpisode Fifty-Four: Adam Herstine*...formerly titled "Leather" If you've listened for long enough you've heard mention of A Captive Bead Company where Nick used to make body jewelry. Well Nick worked for and with Adam Herstine and his brother Troy, who also owned Alley Cat before Nick. Well, we've got Adam on here this time and the laughs are never ending. Nick and Adam take a trip down memory lane with a ton of stories from their days on the road for A Captive Bead as well as lots of other shenanigans over the years. You won't stop smiling...
2017-09-262h 01
No Lies Just BSEpisode Thirty-Eight: Uncle Benny*...formerly titled "Tequila" Here we go, y'all. It's enjoyin' time for a couple o' hours of our Uncle Benny. Just as entertaining as our gone but not forgotten stepfather Tony or, as Nick refers to him, "Pop." This episode was certainly a treat for Nick & 'Lar to record and for me to edit. You all get to sit down, get drunk and jam with some good ol' boys right here. Nick mentions a song by The Seldom Scene during the episode, so it plays throughout. It's called 'Rider' - was a favorite of Pop's and...
2017-06-062h 00
No Lies Just BSEpisode Thirty: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Slickhead" Thirty episodes. Movin' right along. Well, I finally jump back on here with Nick and we talk a bit more about good ol' Clifton Forge, VA. Continuing to add to the cast of characters, both of the town and the VanNess clan. Lots of great backwoods talk goin' on here. Y'all enjoy. Shop Talk returns! Aw, yeah - Nick, Andrew and Porter bring you a double-sized dose of primal palaver with this diabolical discussion of ferocious tattoos. You'll be soarin' high with the boys as they dissect and deify some of the...
2017-04-111h 32
No Lies Just BSEpisode Twenty-Nince: Chris O'Donnell*...formerly titled "Lucy" Nick hits the road in this episode! Dave from Absolute Art joins Nick and they travel to New York to sit down with the one and only Chris O'Donnell. Chris and Dave grew up together and had a LOT of catchin' up to do, so when you add Nick's bullshit to that mix you end up with two hours of podcast. This is our first time traveling for NLJBS and it shows. I wish I could have improved the sound on this one. This whole thing has taken off in a whirlwind...
2017-04-052h 03
No Lies Just BSEpisode Twenty-Two: Josh Swartz*...formerly titled "Update" Mainly wanted to get this episode out, our second one this week, to give everyone their "Shop Talk" fix since we didn't get it attached to our regularly scheduled Bullshit this week. So here's that, and just a little bit of catching up from the brothers Swartz. Josh found out he fucked up the email when settin' up the website and comes clean with that info. Still tryin' to get the kinks worked out on that one. And Nick recaps everything that has gone down so far on your friendly n...
2017-02-1638 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Fifteen: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Cuz" Hope everyone had some great holiday chill. If you were mellow enough that you remember the last few weeks, this one might sound a bit out of place since we talk about a few things that are 'coming up' that we actually already released. We're pretty sure that fine bullshit aficionados like yourselves won't care about a few little discrepancies like that, though. So ignore anything that doesn't make sense. It IS bullshit, after all. We'd never lie to ya'. You're gonna get to meet another true character from the VanNess clan h...
2017-01-0344 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Ten: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Bunkhouse" This episode takes you to a tattoo convention before cell phones were around to back up the crazy shit you're gonna hear about. Then we lament the lack of halfpipe and skate session documentation of the ramp we built up in the holler with Tony. You'll feel like you're in the bunkhouse with Nick on Cripple Creek when you get immersed in the unusual shit that went down one night. Finally, a few animals might be abused in the last section of our talk today, but it's really...
2016-11-3038 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Eight: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Tough" Yeah, I made y'all wait a couple extra days on this one, but it's worth it! Nick remembers what got him fascinated with tattoos way back in the day. Josh, unsurprisingly, struggles to share that memory. That leads to talk about ink-pen tattoos done by Josh on several people, all the way up to how Nick met the legend they call 'GRIZ.' His name can still be seen around Alley Cat on old flash here and there, and meeting him led to the Griz & Troy partnership that eventually became...
2016-11-1754 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Seven: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Buckle" Hey bullshitters - this one's gonna sound a bit weird after those great Conner episodes. See - we're still figurin' this shit out and this one was recorded before we got Andrew on here. So I think we call it episode five and we talk about just getting our name and website. Ignore that shit and enjoy the stories. It's a bit short, but I think talk about our new president is gonna be fillin' everyone's days for a bit anyway. Use this as a break from the insanity and enjoy!
2016-11-0937 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Four: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Bit" On what would become the hill we learned to skateboard on, Nick's first encounter involves his face scrapin' down the sumbitch after fallin' out of the Scout. What do you do when you're visitin' someone's house and their step dad takes a literal bite of your toe? That doozy and a bonus bitin' story by Nick in this episode. How could you not? Finally, let's start talking about Nick's tattoos. Starting with the first. We're takin' the liberty o' bullshittin' y'all. Enjoy.
2016-10-2629 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Three: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Duck" Nick goes on the road for A Captive Bead Co. solo and his first customer experience is freakin' memorable. Acquaintances reappear later. The brothers begin to think about some of the characters they remember bein' around growing up and talk about a few stories involving them. The Famous Cafe is introduced as a character sure to make a return. We get a good Harlan story that may have had an effect on Nick. Enjoy the bullshit and thanks for hangin' in as we tighten it up...
2016-10-2144 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode Two: Nick Swartz*...formerly titled "Pop-off" The reception for Episode One was excellent! We've got a few of these things laid down kinda rough, so that'll be these first few episodes. Join Nick at a punk show, then take a little trip with him in his recollection of "HIS Roanoke" in a club for some not-so-gentle men. It's a good one. Meet Uncle Benny in the first of what are sure to be MANY stories where he'll pop up. "Millie" goes off on your hero and the brothers Swartz share a laugh rememberin' it all.
2016-10-1841 min
No Lies Just BSEpisode One: Nick Swartz and Josh Swartz*...formerly titled "Establish" In this episode, brothers Nick & Josh Swartz set the phone on the desk between them and hit record. These stories have been requested for years and now they're finally going to be accessible. Join us on the journey to figure out how best to present them. Topics run the gambit on this one from how Nick got to Harrisonburg to how he got into business with his brother. Hear the fateful decision that made the entire thing possible and listen for clues to a huge cast of characters who will appear in...
2016-10-1446 min