Hear Genko’s remarkable story. Tattoo for the people.

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Diego Garijo and Hotscratcher talk movies, life after the vice article, book writing, acting, Backstage, and vertical dramas.

His book is coming out soon!

Hotscratcher & Diego are colleagues from the tattoo underground in DTLA. Diego was a freehand-only blackwork tattooer before pivoting to writer and actor.

In this premiere episode of Celebrity Scratcher, Hotscratcher sits down with tattoo archaeologist Dr. Aaron Deter-Wolf (the man behind @archaeologyink) We uncover:

DIY Research Realities – How Aaron and his colleagues fund fieldwork, travel, and peer-review out of their own pockets

Archaeology’s Blind Spot – Why traditional researchers ignored body modification for centuries

Global Crew of Specialists – Learn about the small insider circle of independent researchers making tattoo archaeology a reality

Navigating Primtive Propaganda– Ross & Aaron talk about navigating the nuances of indigenous tattoo history

Archaeologist Influencer- Learn about the future of independent research