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This podcast may be about your favourite tattooers, but it’s not necessarily for tattooers. This podcast is for anyone who wants to hear personal accounts of individuals who have dedicated their life to pursuing something they’re truly in love with, which just so happens to be tattooing! Join MJ Forrest as he interviews some of Australia’s most beloved names in the tattoo industry and uncovers the good, the bad and the ugly sides of devoting oneself to the mysterious craft of tattooing.
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After never making it to air in season 1, Mike Tea returns to the podcast in spectacular fashion. MJ sits down with Mike to discuss the episode that never was, humble beginnings and the song that started it all.
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Louis Stephenson is a British born tattooer who now works on the Gold Coast. MJ sits down with his old mate Louis as they take a look at his career as well as for the first time discussing a violent incident which almost cost Louis not only his career but his life, and how he has managed to show resilience in pushing on.…
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Justin Stubbs is a Melbourne based tattooer who got his start in Sydney. MJ sits down with one of his closest mates to chat about what it was like buying into an iconic Melbourne tattoo shop in his early twenties and navigating it solo through countless obstacles that saw multiple Australian tattoo shops unexpectedly close.…
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Sophia Baughan is a Sydney based tattooer that has transformed herself and her position within tattooing from the rough and rowdy teen in a walk in shop to being the owner of one of Australia’s most luscious private studios. MJ sits down with Sophia to discuss her career that includes building an Australian institution with her friends, to making t…
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Jordy Hooper is internationally renown for his Chicano inspired fine line black and grey tattoos. MJ sits down with Jordy to discuss what the Tasmanian tattoo scene is like, homejobs and a new use for mustard.
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Mayonaize is a tattooer, painter and graffiti writer with a career spanning over 20 years. MJ sits down with Mayo to breakdown the science behind his unique calligraphy style, tradition vs innovation and what it’s like being a tattooer who has infiltrated the art world.
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Teneile Napoli has been an icon in Australian tattooing and a leader in black and grey realism for longer than you could possibly imagine. MJ sits down with Teneile to discuss getting into tattooing as a teen, manifestation and why she finds journaling to be so important to her success.
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes surrounding mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help in a time of crisis, reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.Gummy Johnston is a mainstay of Sydney tattooing and has embarked on numerous projects where he has utilised his skills as a tattooer to work with various causes. MJ sits d…
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Ayden Thomas is one of Australia’s most prolific traditional tattooers and has become prolific for his gruelling constant travel schedule. MJ sits down with Ayden to discuss his dicey beginning, whether being passionate about your craft can be toxic as well as how to tattoo male genitalia.
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We’re back baby! After a four year hiatus we return with a new season that is even bigger and better than before. So tune in and be sure not to miss the return of The True Love Tattoo Podcast.
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Michael is joined by his very own mentor and greatest influence, Dan Pollock from Conspiracy Tattoo in Wagga Wagga. They discuss life pre tattooing and go deep on what it is like to suffer from anxiety and depression whilst working such a stressful and high pressure occupation.
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Michael is joined by a modern icon of Australian Tattooing, Rhys Gordon from Little Tokyo in Sydney. They discuss Rhys’ long spanning career, schoolies tattoos, gimps, Australian tattoo history, as well as how Little Tokyo transformed into the tattooing powerhouse it is today.
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Hal Hunter Of Vintique Tattoo Parlour joins Michael to discuss life as a former professional athlete, owning and operating a family business whilst simultaneously balancing a seperate tattoo career and staying hungry and focussed in every aspect of life.
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Michael is joined by Leonie New from Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Tattoo to discuss starting out, people’s dependence on Instagram and how they would fair in prison.
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90% TATTOOING - 10% HUMANThis week Michael is joined by Bree Rennie from Art On Skin Tattoo Gallery in Sydney. Plenty of ground is covered in discussing their similar apprenticeships, influences, answering audience submitted questions as well as sharing a big announcement.
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ASPIRING FOR HOMELESSNESSMichael sits down with Rob Mopar of Sacred Monkey Tattoo and chat about travelling the world, setting goals and seeking self betterment through the study of a craft.
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WEAPONS GRADE THIRD SPEAKERMichael sits down with Tan Vandenbroek of Happy Ending Tattoo to discuss productivity, whether natural talent exists, passing out and then the episode get's flipped.
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IMMOVABLE OBJECTS AND UNSTOPPABLE FORCESMichael is joined by his boss, owner of Man's Ruin Tattoo and good buddy Pete Pav to discuss what it's like to make no excuses when pursuing your ambitions. Thick skin, panic attacks and the concept of backing yourself are peppered throughout some of Pete's gnarliest character defining experiences.…
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IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST.Michael is joined by Josh Todaro of The Grand Illusion to discuss whether landing his childhood dream job straight out of school lived up to the expectations he had created for himself.
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