Leo Zulueta is a Filipino tattoo artist who grew up in Hawaii. He is considered by some as the father of modern tribal tattoos. His work is heavily influenced by ancient tribal art and has become the inspiration and look for most contemporary tribal tattoos. I had the honor and privilege to speak with him and talk about how he got into tattooing, growing up with the Filipino community in Hawaii, and him being in the tattoo scene for 4 decades now. You can follow him and see some of his work on Instagram: @leo.zulueta

Dyani Lao is a Quezon City based tattoo artist who has been in the local tattoo scene for a few decades now. His work is based off a number of classic tattoo styles mixed with his own take on Filipino folklore. I've had the privilege of being invited to his studio for an interesting conversation about his artistic journey, early days as a tattoo artist and art student. Check out his work on Instagram: @dyanilaotattoos

Kampon vocalist, former art director and graphic designer turned tattoo artist Bjan Bernabe has been working with me since he started tattooing several years ago. I had the chance to spend time with him at the shop and just talk about art, expression, tattoos and a bunch of random stuff.

Jaime Tud is a versatile tattoo artist and arguably one of the most significant in the country for the past decade. He has won and judged competitions, tattooed big names, been on TV interviews, worked shops and conventions abroad and is now back home in the Philippines, still doing what he does best: make solid tattoos. Checkout his work on Instagram: @jaimetudtattoos

Iloilo based tattoo artist Cycy Berlin aka Punkero shares with us his experience in learning the craft of tattooing, working in his shop, Bold and Heavy (BAHT) in Iloilo, his design process, and the WABI SABI way. Checkout his work on Instagram: @cycypunkero

Known for his unique take on neo tribal, Agyagi aka Jef Quintano continues to share the knowledge of a lost script (Baybayin) and Filipino culture through his art and tattooing across the Pacific. This California based Filipino tattoo artist shares with us his artistic journey and experiences through the years. You can check out his work on his Instagram: @jeffquintano and the trial version for the Baybayin book on his website: www.agyagi.com

I talk to Minnehaha aka Minnie of Good Hand Tattoo. Her girl head tattoos are some of the most recognizable in the Philippine tattoo scene. She shares with us her journey from art school, collecting tattoos, learning the craft and adapting to the current state of the industry amidst the pandemic. You can see her work on Instagram - @minnie_tattoos

Host Ryan Calleja of Good Hand Tattoo invites listeners to the podcast entitled: SA HUNI NG KARAYOM (to the hum of the needle) a show that talks about the art and lives of different Filipino tattoo artists and collectors. A talkshow for Pinoys who are into tattoos, art and culture.