In this episode, I kick it with Chase Hobbs—tattoo artist & owner of Phat Panda Tattoo Studio 🐼💉 We talk about where he started, how he built his shop, and what the journey’s been like so far 🎢✨

But things really heat up 🔥 when we get into shop politics—the drama, the dynamics, and how it all affects the tattoo community 🧠🗣️ From real talk to raw moments, this one’s got it all. Tap in! 🎧💬

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🎙 This Week on Starving Artist: The Podcast

We’re diving into one of my favorite segments: Local Top 5 Tattoo Artists. This part of the show is near and dear to me—it’s all about giving flowers to the talented artists right here in our community.

As someone who genuinely loves and respects art, there’s nothing better than highlighting artists I can meet, talk to, and see in action.

Some of the heavy hitters you’ll hear about in this episode have actually sat down with me on the mic—blessing the show with their presence and insights.

🗣 I encourage you to listen closely—and take note of the names that come up more than once. That’s not by accident. There’s a reason they’re being recognized by multiple guests.

So sit back, vibe out, and enjoy this compilation of Top 5s from some of the real ones in the game. Let’s show some love to the ones who bring the ink to life.

FINALLY got Alexis Anderson (Coveredntattoos) at S2. We sit down and talk about where she got her start and everything in between. Very unhinged very Alexis. We touch base on her style her TikTok following and THRIST TRAPS! Make sure you give my girl a follow and watch the full interview drop a comment about the episode!

Social

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Shop location

Tyler Tx Premier

Tyler, TX

Host Information

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YouTube for the full interview

I sat down with Slim better known as TrappinInk. He’s out of the DFW area and has been tattooing professionally almost 5 years.

Not only an artist but he host conventions as well we dive into how he got started and the struggles he see’s in conventions.

This is definitely a great listen

Socials

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Website TrappinInk msg.com

I sit down with Justin Fasulo and Brian Meier from vintage rose and the host of of The East Texas Tattoo Expo happening October 10-12 in Tyler,TX we talk convention and what it took to get this one going and what to expect!

Socials

IG: Justin Fasulo @j_fasulo_tattoos

FB: Justin Fasulo

IG: Brian Meier @brazer_brian

FB: Brian Meier

Easttexastattooexpo.com

Oct 10th-11th

W.T Brookshires Conference Center

I got the opportunity to sent down with Katt Kribs (Harris) she’s a super new yet talent artist. She thought she was picking up another medium but soon fell in love with tattooing. We dive into being a new come and the tattoo industry as a whole.

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Today I got to sit down with Sariana, not only a local Tyler Artist but one of my good friends. She talks about the transition from being a stay-at-home mom into becoming a bad ass tattoo artist. We also dive into her take on American Traditional.

On this episode of Starving Artist Podcast we sit down with Samuel White Portis. He is a tattooer originally from California that has been in Texas running his own shop. He currently co owns and works out of HWY 64 Ink. In this episode we dive into being black in the tattoo industry and working in a small town.

I got to sit down with Simon Gonzalez from La Familia Tattoo. He’s been tattooing for over 20 years and specializes in black and grey portraits. He has a unique way of bringing his subjects to life on skin. Forgive the audio on this episode we had some technical difficulties but still wanted to drop some heat!!

Today I got the chance to sit down with Stefany Gonzalez, Owner of La Famila Tattoo Shop in Tyler, TX. She explains her trials and tribulations of being a female artist and how it has affected her career. We explore many topics and take a deeper dive into dive into the role people feel women play in the tattoo industry.