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Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz053 - Zack SpurlockAndrew heads to Savannah, Georgia to sit down with tattooer Zack Spurlock to discuss how he ruined his life for tattooing, which bands your favorite tattoos sound like, and why he strives for individuality in his work. Andrew also shares the story about his close encounter with his dream guest, Fred Durst.Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTubeFind Zack at Kudzu Tattoo in Savannah, GAFind Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by Epidemic Sound***This episode is sponsored by:***EQUAL V...
2023-12-041h 28
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz052 - Filip Leu (Part 2)Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss why he is excited to share his work with friends without seeking validation from social media, why no one is a “natural artist,” AI’s impact on making art, and why tattooing done with care is what it’s all about.This is part 2 of this conversation. Part 1 can be found on Ep 051.Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTubeWatch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episodeFind Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, SwitzerlandFind Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHBOOKS...
2023-11-271h 37
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz051 - Filip Leu (Part 1)Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss what a lifetime of tattooing can do to a person, the lessons his tattooer parents, Felix and Loretta, gave him over the years, and how tattooing is getting too darn detailed.Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTubeWatch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episodeFind Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, SwitzerlandFind Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by Epidemic Sound ***This episode is sponsored by:***...
2023-11-201h 37
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz040: Faith (@americanflesh)In this episode, I talk to Chicago tattoo artist, Faith (@americanflesh), about how she walked away from tattooing for over 2 years to undergo conversion therapy through a church, what it was like coming back to tattooing afterward, and her inspiration to open her new shop Wish Me Luck Tattoo.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:17) Do you know Fred Durst?(02:50) Faith’s 2.5 year break from tattooing(05:23) Conversion therapy(12:32) Starting to tattoo again after being ex-communicated from the church(18:35) Inspiration to open her own tattoo studio(27:03) “Old School” reaction to using GoFundMe to initia...
2021-02-031h 25
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz036: Who Owns Your Tattoo?Steve Byrne joins the show again to talk about the legal battle between Sailor Jerry’s widow and a big liquor company, art ownership, intellectual property, and why he wants bootleggers to eat their copies of his work.Steve works at Rock Of Ages Tattoo in Austin, TX.Buy his book Non Stop Tattooing from Atonement BooksBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662This episode's sponsors:ETERNAL INKUse coupon code BO...
2020-02-2448 min
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz035: Let's Talk About RelationshipsWork/life balance for tattooers is a never ending challenge. Since it was just Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships with the most special of guests...my wife, Rachel. We also hear from Greg Christian and Cindy Stroemple about what it's like when two tattooers tie the knot.I have always felt the pressure of keeping my obsession with tattooing in check. It has had repercussions in my personal life, and is something that I still strive to balance as we speak. My wife sits in on the show to get personal about our own situation.
2020-02-171h 27
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz034: Scientific TattooingHannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. Hannah Wolf works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA.Check out her book The Science of TattooingBilly White works at Red Rose Tattoo in Zanesville, OH.Watch the documentary he is featured in: Beneath The Ink BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com
2020-02-101h 12
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz033: Extracurricular TattooingI talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. Alex runs the instagram page @tattoogear4sale, which has become the top place to buy, sell and trade (yes, you guessed it) tattoo gear. We talked about how he started the page, and some of the challenges that come with keeping it running. Zac created Afterlife Press, an independent publishing company that has put out two amazing books focusing on some of the greatest and most prolific tattooers of our time. We...
2020-02-0358 min
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz032: Extended ft. Doreen GarnerDidn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner.Doreen works at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY. This extended episode is sponsored by:GoRemindersEliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders. It is simple, automatic appointment reminders via text messages and email. This service pays or itself with just ONE avoided no-show appointment!Head over to: goreminders.com/booksclosed for 10% off for life!
2020-01-1538 min
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz032: Progressive TattooingTamara Santibañez talks about what it is like to be stretched between two "worlds" within tattooing, and the weight of tattoos on those who get them and those who do them.Tamara's Informed Consent and Trauma-Aware Tattooing brochure can be found here.Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversity can have on the industry.You can get tattooed by Tamara and Doreen at Saved Tattoo in NYC.BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatz
2020-01-131h 40
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz031: Tattoo EvolutionNick Colella joins the show this week to talk about how much of the old school mentality can realistically be applied in today's tattooing. Should we really be trying to blindly celebrate the past?You can find Nick at Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago, IL. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off...
2020-01-061h 32
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz030: Tattoo Diploma-cyLet's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum.Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat, a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, "Reform Oregon Tattooing," about what a real-world example of structured tattoo school looks like.BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com
2019-12-161h 25
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz029: Extended - Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 2)This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle CollectionAnd follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-066...
2019-12-051h 44
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz029: Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes (Pt. 1)This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS E...
2019-12-021h 14
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz028: Extended ft. GunnarDidn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career.Ep 028 Extended is brought to you by:GoRemindersEliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, automatic appointment reminders via text message & email (with optional online booking for no extra charge). GoReminders pays for itself with one saved no-show appointment.Get 10% off by following this link: GoReminders.com/booksclosed
2019-11-271h 31
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz028: Psychological TattooingIssues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar.Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general.Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness.Check out:Virginia ElwoodSaved Tattoo, Brooklyn NYGunnarEnso Tattoo, Columbus, OH
2019-11-251h 32Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz027: LIVE in San FranciscoDebra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19.Follow:Deb YarianFreddy CorbinHenry LewisWatch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: MR. FLASH MACHINE (mrflash...
2019-11-181h 09
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz026: Adaptive TattooingThis episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell, and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw." I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story. Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing again. We catch up about what it's like to blow the dust of his tattoo machines and how hard it is to make a tattoo happen.Zack shares the details of a se...
2019-11-111h 08
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz025: Disruptive TattooingWelcome to Season 3 of BOOKS CLOSED! We are joined by tattoo artist Justin Weatherholtz (Kings Ave Tattoo, NYC) this week to discuss a handful of tattooing's industry disruptors. One of those disruptors, Shanzey Afzal (Ink Minx Tattoo) also stops in to talk about her journey into and out of tattooing. The episode ends with a field trip to an NYC bar that puts drinks and tattoo machines in the hands of the public. Justin Weatherholtz: @justinweatherholtzShanzey Afzal: @inkminxtattooFIB Tattoo Bar: @fibtattoobar
2019-11-041h 05
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz023: Dax McClellan and the Tattoo Marketing MachineAndrew digs into the offerings of tattoo business guru, Dax McClellan. Does tattooing need online courses about how to post on Instagram? This investigative report tells a story of self-discovery.
Dax McClellan - Social Media Savage
TJ Forte
Justin Brown
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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2019-03-181h 14
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz022: Juli MoonLegendary tattoo artist, Juli Moon, joins the show this week to discuss traveling with a carnival, attending some of the first ever tattoo conventions, expanding her skill set into cosmetic tattoo through trial and error in the 80's, and why she wears her own tattoos as "psychic armor."
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz
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2019-03-111h 08
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz021: Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady, Robert RyanThis episode features a group panel of tattooers Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady and Robert Ryan discussing, tattoo TV shows, internet fundraisers, maintaining positive outlooks, and more!
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz
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2019-03-041h 22
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz020: Lindsey CarmichaelTattoo artist Lindsey Carmichael joins the show this week to talk about what tattooing for 27 years means to him, what it's like to watch his son now become a tattooer, and how the quest for knowledge has become a totally new beast.
Follow Lindsey on INSTAGRAM
Find him at CLASSIC TATTOO in Fullerton, CA.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
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2019-02-251h 31
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz019: Lee RollerIn response to Episode 015, Andrew talks to Lee Roller, owner of Custom Tattoo Design. Lee saw the segment about his company, and didn't love a lot of the points made. Should non-tattooers have a place owning tattoo-related companies? Are tattooers just missing out on opportunities that others see first?
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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2019-02-181h 22
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz018: Robert RyanTattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation.
This episode was filmed in Asbury Park, NJ
Follow Robert on INSTAGRAM
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BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
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2019-02-111h 14
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz016: Bradley FarrellIs there life after tattooing? Bradley Farrell sits down to talk about his tattoo career working alongside some of the greats, and then giving it all up to pursue other passions. Film making, developing a social network and marketing are just a few of the hats Bradley has worn in his lifetime and it all started with the skills he learned from tattooing.
Follow Bradley on INSTAGRAM
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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2019-01-281h 32
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz012: Winston the Whale & Pokeeeeeeeoh & Jason ScottIn the Season One finale, Winston the Whale talks about being a young tattooer forging his own path into the craft, and the backlash to doing unique work. Then Pokeeeeeeeoh (Jake Haynes) calls in from Sweden to tell us what it's like to have a 300k+ audience on Instagram all while trying to build confidence as a new tattoo artist. Then Jason Scott returns to the show to help Andrew wrap up the season.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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2018-09-121h 05
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz011: Tim Lehi & Cheyenne SawyerTattoo artist Tim Lehi (@timlehi) talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters.
Follow Tim: @timlehi
Follow Cheyenne: @cheyennesawyer
This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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2018-09-051h 23
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz007: Seth CiferriTattooer and machine builder extraordinaire, Seth Ciferri (@sethciferri), talks about running businesses in the tattoo world, what the Read Street Forum was REALLY about, why he wants tattooers to get excited about coil machines again, and his obsession with prank calls.
This episode was recorded at Two Stroke Coffee Co. in Portland, OR
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2018-08-081h 07
Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew StortzPrologueThis is a brief introduction of Books Closed host, Andrew Stortz. Future episodes will be conversations with various tattoo artists, discussing the impact of technology and the internet on tattooing.
Theme music by Sakura (IG: @fazekas.dani)
Follow Andrew @andrewstortz
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2018-06-2302 min