On this episode we speak with Mertzy from Silver Tuna Tattoo & Piercing. He brings us some homemade moonshine and we talk about his early career as a piercer, why he became a tattoo artist, and some of his wild stories from the industry. Part 1 of 2

We. Are. BACK!!! with our next episode!! In this episode we sit down with area favorites and the ONLY “Kid Rock influenced progressive folk band” on the planet, CAVE PAINTINGS. We discuss the early days of the band as well as how it developed into what they have become today. We also cover an array of topics from fighting your band mates, to why taking a lot of drugs is the best feeling ever, to The Cranberries, to Mile of Music and of course the burning question in everybody’s minds: Kid Rock? This episode was not only our first time recording this many people, but is definitely a personal favorite as it is, if nothing else, hilarious from start to finish!!! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned at the end for a preview from the bands upcoming album!

Our first episode since the NSTAA ”remodel” as well as 1st in our new studio!!! In this episode we kick it with fellow dirt ball and all around rad dude, Dean Plautz about the ”low-brow shit” that he creates. We find out how and why he has found his groove using the mediums he has to come up with some unique stuff. We talk about his inspirations and motivations as well as discussing other forms and styles of art. We go rogue and learn a few things about some random ass topics, thoughts and theories. And Dean-o enlightens us on what it was like growing up a degenerate delinquent in the 70‘s and 80‘s.

Ross and Tommy Interview 

Greg Klippel a tatoo artist at Big Guns Tattoo (Appleton, WI)

We speak with Fox Valley‘s hardest working comedian Jack Haessly and get his take on the local scene. We also talk about trampolines, Ross tells a horrible story, and Jack Haessly may or may not admit to a murder?

We sit down and talk to the molder of young minds, Greg Freiss. He is a comedian in the Fox Valley as well as a 4th grade Teacher. We speak about the modern educational system as well as what it has been like getting into comedy. We also speak about some amazing T.V. shows and movies that have been occupying our time during the Pandemic.

We speak with Justin White of the Appleton Souvenir & Cigar Company, discuss music, what makes a good cigar, and shirt cocking.

In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Eric Fitzgerald amidst his triumphant return to ‘Scansin. Eric is from the Fox Valley but has been operating on the west coast being involved with comedy as well as various aspects of music for the better part of a decade. We talk about what its like getting to do stand up in LA, tour Europe, conspiracies and/or theories, psychedelic experiences and much much more

In this episode we are BACK IN STUDIO with our boy Cue Heffna, local musician/DJ/lyricist/engineer/producer and we chat a little bit about a lot of topics. Why he creates, what he creates, the local ”scene”, as well as what it was like opening for some bigger names in music. He also tells us about some of the new projects he‘s got coming up. At the end of the episode you can find all the ways to check out his music and/or contact him. Hope you guys give it a listen and enjoy!

In this episode we Skype interview with Brian Crane, proprietor of On Point Piercing Co. and piercing artist for Big Guns Tattoo in Appleton. In this episode we chat about the diversity and art of piercing from play piercing to suspension piercing to everyday ear piercing.

He educates us both a bit on piercings as a process, art form, and professional business. In this episode we share many laughs and a couple different stories/lessons as well.