AD: Zink Modern Tattooing in Butler, NJ, 503 Main St. M-F 11-7 Sat 11-5 (walkins are welcome) is a cutting-edge tattoo studio that blends professional artistry with a punk rock spirit, boasting over 91 years of combined artist experience. With a roster of talented artists who have worked with members of bands like My Chemical Romance, Penfold, The Escape Engine, Perfuma, We’re All Broken, Lanemeyer, etc, the shop offers custom designs that transform your artistic vision into stunning body art. Located in a clean, modern environment, Zink provides more than just tattoos - it offers a unique experience complete with snacks (Azarja reeah wanted me to really put an emphasis that they love snacks) and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're seeking intricate custom designs or permanent cosmetics, Zink Modern Tattooing is ready to turn your tattoo dreams into reality. 

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Formed in 2002, The Junior Varsity began as a local band that released their first EP that same year and their debut full-length album The Great Compromise in 2004. The band gained recognition through energetic live performances, touring with notable acts like Fall Out Boy and Good Charlotte, and signing with Victory Records in 2004, which led to their album Wide Eyed and appearances on the Warped Tour in 2005 and 2006. Their third album Cinematographic was released in 2007, featuring a stop-motion music video for "The Sky!" created by the Robot Chicken animation team. In October 2007, the band announced an indefinite hiatus after their farewell show in Springfield, Illinois, with Wildrick later touring with The Dear Hunter and David Cook.

I got Nick on the Skype and this is what we chat about:

• Social media being awful and awesome
• the band Park
• What fans thought about their range in song topics
• Other bands with the same name
• Getting on Victory
• Getting robbed on tour
• The Houston Calls fools
• Bayside’s accident
• Touring with Panic at the Disco
• Rise Against
• The Robot Chicken Animators doing one of their music videos
• And a ton more

Check out their latest song Guilt on the streaming apps and the re-release of Wide Eyed on Smartpunk Records on Vinyl this year.

Lastly if you’re looking to advertise on the podcast I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up at [email protected] or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.