Tattoo Traditions

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What's Tattoo Traditions about?

Tattoo Traditions Is a series of interviews and discussions with people that are an integral part of tattooing and its history. The series will be ongoing as we dive deeper into these rich back stories and share it all with you monthly. Thank you for your kindness and interest.

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Tattoo Traditions episodes:

02.29.2024
Episode 022 - Eddy Fretwell
This month we got the opportunity to talk to another british tattoo legend, Eddy Fretwell. Eddy started tattooing in 1963. He bought his first machine from Bill Wesby a tattooist and coal miner for £3.50. He traveled all over England tattooing and...
10.31.2023
Episode 021 - Pat Nunziata
After a summer break we are back with a bang talking to New York legend Pat Nunziata. Pat started tattooing in the 60's in the basement of his mums house in New York. He bought his first machines from Walter Moskowitz after...
05.31.2023
Episode 020 - Brian Angel
This months episode is with the brilliant Brian Angel. Brian got his first tattoo in 1965 from the legendary King Arthur Bishop. Shortly after Brian began tattooing himself working on his squadie mates. He has traveled and tattooed all over england...
02.28.2023
Episode 019 - Bill Loika
This month we called the great Bill Loika at his home in Amsterdam. Bill, originally from America, started tattooing in the 70's. He's worked alongside incredible historical figures like Tattoo Peter and Jack Armstrong. In this episode we talked about the paranormal,...
01.31.2023
Episode 018 - Jeff Jaguer
We are back this month with the brilliant rascal Jeff Jaguer. Jeff was born in Newport South Wales in the 40's. He later joined the merchant navy and travelled all around the world getting his first tattoo in a doorway in...
08.31.2022
Episode 017 - Harry Potter
When we first started the podcast there was one name at the top of our list, Harry Potter. Harry started tattooing in 1952 hand poking tattoos aboard a navy ship. Once back on dry land he bought his first machines from...
07.24.2022
Episode 016 - Rick Harnowski
We are back this month after a break with a new episode featuring the great Rick Harnowski Rick has been tattooing since the late 60's, after moving to America from Poland his tattoo career really took off. He's tattooed at the opening...
02.28.2022
Episode 015 - Fat Bob
This episode is with Ipswich legend Fat Bob. Fat Bob's path into tattooing was through his family, he soon set up his studio on a boat and began building his reputation as the finest floating tattooist in England. We appreciate Bob's commitment...
01.31.2022
Episode 014 - Dave Turner
This episode was recorded in Newcastle, England with the geordie charmer Dave Turner. Dave has been tattooing for over 5 decades, his career has taken him on some wild adventures and his knowledge of tattoo history in Newcastle and the surrounding...
01.09.2022
Episode 013 - Mark Mahoney
This month we went to the Mandrake Hotel in London to talk to the ultra charismatic Mark Mahoney. Mark's best known for his beautiful black and grey work but that's not how he started out! You'll hear all about his early...
11.29.2021
Episode 012 - Marvin Moskowitz
We were lucky enough this month to talk to the marvellous Marvin Moskowitz. Marvin is a third generation tattooist from New York City, his Grandfather, Father and Uncle all tattooed on the Bowery which is a stones throw away from where...
10.25.2021
Episode 011 - Mike McCabe
This month takes us to America, we were fortunate enough to sit down in New York and talk to the mighty Mike McCabe. Mike started tattooing in the late 70's with guidance from Richard Tyler. His love for tattooing extends outside...
08.31.2021
Episode 010 - Dave Heap
This months episode comes to you from the heart of Lancashire and the pioneer that is Dave Heap. Dave's career started in the 60's, he quickly developed a style so bold and unique it was instantly recognisable. We talked about his...
07.29.2021
Episode 009 - Ken Rivers
Recorded amongst a collection of old photos and memorabilia we bring you episode 9 with Ken Rivers. Ken began his tattoo journey in the 70's working from home, he soon decided he wanted more and opened his first shop in Watford....
05.31.2021
Episode 008 - Tony 'The Ted' Tatum
This month we celebrate the life of our dear friend and tattoo legend Tony 'The Ted' Tatum. Sadly Tony passed away on the 28th April, his impact on tattooing and the people he came into contact with was massive. Since the...
04.29.2021
Episode 007 - Dave Ross
This episode we traveled to Essex for a conversation with Dave Ross. Dave's been a huge part of tattooing in the Essex area since first picking up a machine in the 60's. Tattooing has taken Dave all around the world, traveling...
03.30.2021
Episode 006 - Dawn Stevens
In episode 6 we heard from Dawn Stevens. She has been involved in tattooing since the 70's, known for her award winning shoulder and back tattoo as well as being ahead of the curve towards fine line and 'feminine' tattoos that...
02.28.2021
Episode 005 - Eddie Hardiman
Episode 5 presents Eddie Hardiman. In this episode we head up the country to the North East to meet Eddie Hardiman. Eddie started tattooing in the 1960's learning what he could from Ernie Franks in his caravan studio. Since then he...
01.31.2021
Episode 004 - Duncan x
Episode 4 is with the prolific Duncan x. Duncan began tattooing in the mid 90's with some help from Dennis Cockell. Over time he developed a style so unique that it completely changed the landscape of tattooing. After almost 2 decades working...
11.29.2020
Episode 003 - Brent Eggleton
Episode 3 is with Brent Eggleton aka Brent of Dunstable. Brent has been tattooing since the 60's and was a huge part of organising the famous Dunstable Tattoo Convention which became the blueprint for every convention that followed. His career has been...
10.30.2020
Episode 002 - Paul Sayce
In episode 2 we spoke to tattooist and tattoo artefact collector Paul Sayce. Paul tattooed in south London throughout the 80s/90s, he has travelled the world collecting and documenting tattoo history since the 70's and holds a world record for the...
09.28.2020
Episode 001 - George Bone
This episode is with London Legend George Bone. George is the owner of London's longest-running tattoo shop. We were lucky enough to sit down with George and hear about his incredible career. This episode was recorded in collaboration with Dan Crowe. You...

What's Tattoo Traditions about?

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Tattoo Traditions episodes:

Episode 022 - Eddy Fretwell

Episode 021 - Pat Nunziata

Episode 020 - Brian Angel

Episode 019 - Bill Loika

Episode 018 - Jeff Jaguer

Episode 017 - Harry Potter

Episode 016 - Rick Harnowski

Episode 015 - Fat Bob

Episode 014 - Dave Turner

Episode 013 - Mark Mahoney

Episode 012 - Marvin Moskowitz

Episode 011 - Mike McCabe

Episode 010 - Dave Heap

Episode 009 - Ken Rivers

Episode 008 - Tony 'The Ted' Tatum

Episode 007 - Dave Ross

Episode 006 - Dawn Stevens

Episode 005 - Eddie Hardiman

Episode 004 - Duncan x

Episode 003 - Brent Eggleton

Episode 002 - Paul Sayce

Episode 001 - George Bone