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Epidode 13: Shanghai Kate and Jack Rudy
Bell Bottoms. Led Zeppelin. Shanghai Kate peeing standing up. The 70’s were an amazing time,
especially in the tattoo world. In what may be the funniest Tattooer’s Podcast to date, I shoot the
breeze with the awesome Shanghai Kate and a special guest, Jack Rudy about tattoo trends over
the last few decades, tattoo removal, and their intricate knowledge of how skin and ink react to
each other. From the days of Ed Hardy and Sailor Jerry, to the days of the tramp stamp, and
present-day trends, Kate and Jack take me through the history of tattooing and the influential
changes that they’ve helped implement in the industry, whether it’s single needle tattoos or
sterilization processes. Kate is all spirit and science, Jack is all antics and aliens. I hope you
enjoy this month’s episode as much as I did.
You can find Kate online here or you can check our her facebook or instagram @shanghaikate
You can also follow Jack on Instagram @j_rudy_gtc
or on Facebook
and dont forget to follow the show on all the social medias
or my website www.davidmeektattoos.com
or subscribe on Itunes or Google Play here
Thanks so much for all the support and feed back everyone… there are alot of podcasts out there and to think you waste a couple hours with me each month is crazy… Thanks
Dave Meek
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Words by Amber Sipe
Episode 5: Tattoo School Scam pt2 with Chad Knight
Chad Knight is a 20+ year tattoo veteran from Philadelphia. He is one of the tattoo artists spear heading the fight against the scam tattoo schools. He is helping to rally tattoo artists to stand up and come together to protect the trade. I’ll let the episode speak for itself, as we discuss whats going on with the so called tattoo schools.
If you’d like to learn more about whats going on and how you can help please go to www.notattooschool.com
You can also follow Chad on Instagram @mr_nicenasty
Dont forget to subrscribe to the show on itunes or google play if you havent already. It only takes a second and it helps the show so much.
also follow me on instagram @thetattooerspodcast @davidmeektattoos or www.facebook.com/thetattooerspodcast
Thanks again everyone for listening. Please share the episode and the message!
Dave Meek
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The Tattooers Podcast Ep 3: Joey Knuckles
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Its hard not to walk away from a conversation with Joey Knuckles and not want to set the world on fire and tattoo your face off!
After our conversation it was all I could do to hold still and not try to tattoo anything that moved.
In his words [tattooing] is “easy to love” and he is so right. He infected me even more than I already was. It was like getting a second zombie bite.
Tattooing is hard, and getting good is harder, and staying humble when you are good is harder than that. And then being good but still thinking you have a lot to learn… that is tattoo enlightenment.
I see Joey Knuckles as the whole enchilada. Tattoo histoy collector. Tattooer of the people. Roll your sleeves up and tattoo some mother fuckers. Tattoo style that flows and is truly built to last.
I hope you enjoy my chat with Joey Knuckles!
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Go get a tattoo from him or any of his rad shops!
-Dave
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The Tattooers Podcast Episode 2: Tattooing and More with Cori James
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I had so much fun talking with Cori James. Its amazing how easy you can relate to your fellow tattooers. She is so inspiring for many many reasons.
Her traditional tattoos are setting Atlanta on fire ever since she started tattooing. If you think you need a tattoo from I highly recommend it. You can find her at Live Free Tattoo in Atlanta Ga or various guest spots throughout the country.
But thats not all. While dealing with an eating disorder she was gifted the book that changer her life.. A life without limits… and thus began her amazing triathalon journey.
Now, Im no slouch. I participate in 5ks pretty regularly and have put down a few half marathons… but the thought of miles and miles of cycling swimming and running make me want to cry and other fluid discharges I shouldnt talk about.
Again she is an incredible lady and I am so lucky she agreed to be on the podcast.
Be sure to check her out on Instagram (even though she doesnt care. hahaha)
and hey while youre at it follow me and all of my wacky endeavors on Instagram Twitter and Facebook too.
Adios Muchachos Enjoy my conversation with Cori James
Dave
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Instagram and Etsy Shop Free Painting Give Away
Im giving away a free painting!!! For those that have been asking I have finally decided to have a contest… Please follow me on Intstagram, and Repost the pic with #davidmeektattoos to enter. Ill pick the winner(or winners hehe) on May 1st 2015… Good luck and thanks for checking!
Dave
Happy Birthday Sailor Jerry
Today is Sailor Jerry’s birthday. A legend among tattooers and a rum-maker amongst the rest of the world. I am lucky enough to have my own piece of Jerry’s history with a handcut acetate stencil I received from Shanghai Kate. The history of this little piece of plastic is more vast than I could ever know. How may sailors did it rest upon for a brief moment before the adrenaline and alcohol kick in. I’ve tattooed this stencil the way it was meant to be tattooed and Ive had it tattooed on me in the same fashion. Vaseline and carbon powder. Enough said. No sissy stencil papers and stencil solutions. Things were much different back then. Heres a peek for the know-it-alls that think Norman Keith Collins was a rum maker and Ed Hardy is a shirt designer! Youre Welcome
get your hands on a hard copy
David Meek
Fast Lane Tattoo
3801 N Oracle rd
Tucson Az
(520)-388-8282
Been really busy with some large scale tattoos lately as well as my usual single sitting tattoos. for more info for your next tattoo call me at Fast Lane Tattoo at 520-388-8282 or swing by 3801 n oracle rd tucson az. Hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving! Ill post more stuff in December
Dave
July 2014 Traditional Tattoos
Ive got to do a few really fun traditional pieces over the summer and cant wait to do more. Ive always loved making bold tattoos and paintings! I am taking appointments for Septmember and October. use the conatact page for your appointment or to order prints or original artwork!
Dave
Fast Lane Tattoo
3801 N Oracle rd
Tucson Az 85705
520-388-8282
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