Simon is the kinda tattooer you hear stories about. Great stories, The kind you wish were yours. Then there is the work. Tattoos that go beyond quality and speak for themselves of original aesthetic and execution. When you see the tattoos you question yourself. Are you working hard enough? Are you being true to your artistic vision? Great questions for any artist. Join us as we get some insight into this original thinker. Always a pleasure to sit down with Simon and shoot the shit.

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“So, You’re Kinda a Big Deal…” is a weekly podcast deep diving into the lives of emerging and established tattoo artists.  

Listen in as we dig into origin stories, industry hot topics, and what it takes to survive in the world of tattooing.  

This is tattoo shop talk.  It’s funny, it’s crass,  it’s inspiring, and sometimes we get it right!

Join your hosts Dave Allen and Shawn Hedley every week as we welcome a new guest. 

Hosts

@kindaabigdealpodcast

@championtattoo @byakkotattoo

@thirdsontattoo

We do this every week with the support of our sponsors The Hold Fast Social Club, Good Guy Supply,  and Hold Fast Stay Gold.   Our mission is to elevate the craft by shining a light on quality people, building a better tattoo community, and ensuring our craft progresses into a better future. 

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Holdfaststaygold.com is a 9 part doc-series chronicling  the rise of custom tattooing in Canada.  From tattoo pirates to punk rock kids, it’s a wild ride, shining light on the pioneers of our craft that took tattooing from seedy biker shops to world class custom studios.  Check it out!  

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