How Much for a Sleeve?

WE ARE BACK AND THAT AND PROPERLY THIS TIME! Had some time off but here is Episode 1 of Season 5 of How Much For a Sleeve? It is a lovely chat. Mick coughs too much and Lucie was sat in the sun. Thank you for your questions.  Also do whatever you can to hel London Trans Pride on 26th (it is the 26th we checked) June 2025/ If you happen to be near Leeds Mick's COMEDY AND THAT night on May 14th can be found here. Please visit our sponsor www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com and use HOWMUCH10 at the checkout for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram; @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Hello! We both hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that. This is a wonderful episode with the sensational @nicolamarywyatt from out of off of @parliamenttattoo and, of course @marywyatt. It is a lovely chat covering moving to LA, conventions and loads more. Mick talks about putting mints up his bum. Go check out our mate Cameron Rennie's book here and buy it! Please visit our sponsor www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com and use HOWMUCH10 at the checkout for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram; @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

We are back! Lucie has finished her various weddings and wedding adjacent activities. A quick catch up before we get back into it. Please visit our sponsor www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com and use HOWMUCH10 at the checkout for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week we speak to @the.ugly.organ aka Jason Adelinia. We chat about touring America with his band @loscampesinos. Being asked to be one of the first artists in the worlkd to test Magic Ink by tattoo powerhouse @bangbangnyc.  We've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

We did a live show that Mick didn't record, then Kirsty had a nap but we finally did it and we are delighted to have Kirsty Simpson AKA F*cking Hell Kirst on the show.  We talk conventions, moaning and Russian Poolette.  We've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Geesus Christ, we are joined by Adam Silas and this one is one of the most joyous episodes ever. Goosed up to the max with one of the most wonderful and silliest people we have had on. Adam is a delight with a very niche tattoo portfolio.  We've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here.   Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Best of Season 1 featuring; Miss Joe Black Matt Stopps Michelle Myles Lal Hardy Dr. Matt Lodder Luke Ashley Oh, and we've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.   If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Yeah, sorry, some holidays and ill health have meant no guest again this week. But they are there and waiting for your ears.  Oh, and we've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.   If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

What is Mick out of 10? A 5 is offered up then analysed. We discuss Lucie's cat, Burt Reynold's health, Scottish delicacies and Lucie Lucie is on the podcast podcast with Mick Tick Mick Tick. Oh, and we've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.   If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Just us this week. We discuss London Marathons, London cinema etiquette and Mick died on his hoop doing stand up. Lucie reviews some new Rotary Works gadgets and we nearly talk about tattooing. Oh, and we've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order!   We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here.   If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. If you would prefer to do a one-off donation, then we have a Ko-Fi set up for just that. You can find it here. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week we speak to the one and only @nick_whybrow owner of @thegoodfighttattoo.   We actually talk about tattoos in this one, so buckle up, turn off your porn and learn some bloody respect.   Oh and we've got a new sponsor, use HOWMUCH10 at www.wholesalebodyjewellery.com for 10% off your order! We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week we speak to long time friend of the show James Keith aka @jameskeithtattoo. We talk about non UK apprenticeships, conventions and Lucie is mean! We have a new sponsor! Thanks to Magnum Tattoo Suplies for sorting us, and you, out. Enter 'SLEEVE10' at the checkout to get 10% off your order. We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Hello! This week we talk about Brighton Tattoo Convention, the handsome man up the Lidl, Lucie's new ghost and making friends. We have a new sponsor! Thanks to Magnum Tattoo Suplies for sorting us, and you, out. Enter 'SLEEVE10' at the checkout to get 10% off your order. We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This is the recording of the live podcast we did at Skin Deep's Tattoo Freeze 2024. We welcome our pal Elliott Wells back and discuss, among other things, AI, the incorrect use of sleeve, being lazy and Mick's alter ego, Wizard Steve. A couple of people to thank. Bigest thanks goes to Sarah Shawcross at Skin Deep for asking on and being great to us and Grant Smith at Urban Audio for organising all the sound tech on the day. We have a new sponsor! Thanks to Magnum Tattoo Suplies for sorting us, and you, out. Enter 'SLEEVE10' at the checkout to get 10% off your order. We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date of our bit is still TBC but get your tickets here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

Happy Birthday to us! We celbrate our third birthday with stories of our live podcast at Tattoo Freeze, VW camper vans, Brighton Tattoo Convention and Saltburn makes a comeback. We have a new sponsor! Thanks to Magnum Tattoo Suplies for sorting us, and you, out. Enter 'SLEEVE10' at the checkout to get 10% off your order. We are doing another live podcast at Ink and Engines. Time and date TBC but get your tickets here. Info and tickets for 'A story from Japanese Tattooing' told by french journalist, Pascal Bagot can be found here. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week we talk to the amazing @hannahmaitattoo about Disney stylings,loud cats, The Human Centipedes and the pronunciation of croissant. Lucie tries to ruin Saltburn for everyone. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week it is just us and it is a real treat of topics. Long eggs, smelly willies, over buying cheese (not from willies) and weird eyebrows. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff. Follow us on Instagram @howmuch4asleeve @lucietattoo @tickersgrins

This week we welcome back our friend @hudsontattoo. We chat burn outs, mental health, brainstorm the perfect convention banner and have a good old fashioned catch up. Thanks for supporting and being our pal. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.

Christmas special 2! We welcome back two of our funniest guests, and they do not disappoint. We chat to the one and only Will Sparling aka @corvidaetattoo and meme king, Robb McCoy aka @panthersausage. We'd like to say it's festive, but we also like to say it's a tattoo podcast and you know how that goes. Thank you for listening this year. We both love you for enjoying us and sending all your kind words and that. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.  

Happy Halloween! To celebrate we've got an extra special Halloween episode for you! We invited instagram followers to share their haunted studio stories and boy did they deliver. It's a real treat, or is it a trick? Supplementary videos in our instagram story highlights for more ghostly going's on. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Dan AKA @mister.ohagan.tattoo about being a tattoo shop whore around Leeds, how tattoo and football apprenticeships are similar, and we go hard in on the best drink in the world. But, most importantly, Dan tells about the biggest poo he has ever seen (done). Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

We nearly answer some of your questions. If you like what we do, please sign up to our Patreon. We don't aim to make any money from this, but if you give us a few quid it pays for licences so we can carry on making it.  Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.  

This week we spoke to the most excellent Cammy, the man behind @continuous_portrait_project and columnist at @totaltattoo You've definitely seen his work where he documents alt culture with beautiful black and white photos of tattooists and tattoo enthusiasts. And, if you haven't seen them then what are you waiting for? Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Koen, all round lovely chap. We chat Soham, hexagons and muff bugs. Naturally Find Koen at @koentattoos. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Mick fancies pigs and Lucie still hasn't moved. Join us for another episode of the world's shittest tattoo podcast. Tattoo of ths week is this hard foursome from the clever people at The Church in Redditch. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Hi, remember us? The nice one and the one that says "willies" all the time? Sorry we haven't been around much lately. We are going to be better. This isn't even a real episode, we know, but we are going to do more and we have actual guests and that lined up. Love you all x Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.  

Sorry it is a couple of days late! This week we speak to Kezz, owner of legendary Cock a Snook and Tattoo Smarter, the instagram page dedicated to making your life easier as a tattooist. You've probably seen her posts on social media and you've probably agreed with all of them. If not where have you been? A super useful and interesting chat and we'll worth a listen! Find Kezz at @tattoosmarter. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

We are back and, quite frankly, we are sorry. Not for the break but for talking about ball sweat so much in this episode. BALL SWEAT TW FYI! We catch up about Download, sunburn, house moves, head sleeves (hats) and more ball sweat, Next episode we have an actual guest. Tattoo Of This Week is a lovelybit by @clarawelshtattoos with thier TV tattoos wonderness. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week chat to a GUEST! Sorry you have had to put up with just us for so long. We are joined by the wonderful Abi Tonge aka @art.tattoos. We talk about safaris, pet names, conventions and *T*W close proximity farting and toe injuries. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Mick asks Lucie a load of questions and we go off one one a couple of times.  Tattoo of this week by Isreal Garcia aka Quorntattoo. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

No friends this week but we cover all the hot topics, from wokeness to algorithms and, of course, Elvis. Sorry it is a day late, Mick went on holiday. Couple of links to things we talk about below. I can't link to the Twitter thread about how tattoos are graving us because the original poster set limits on who can view their tweets (lol). Robert Kilroy Silk's Introductions Drunk Lily Savage on Morning TV. RIP Paul O'Grady - we love you. Tattoo of this week by the v. talented @MamboTattooer aka Mattia Calvi. Nominated by Martin Dobson aka The Hexagon Nonce. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Kirk, the CEO of Yayo skincare. An interesting tale of how Yayo was born, how they've got to where they are now and how their sponsorship works. And a lovely chat with Kirk. You can find Yayo at @yayofamilia Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Just your two favs for this episode. We piss about and discuss Lucie's board walking, Brighton Tattoo Convention and much more. Tattoo of This Week by Matt Murray. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.    

This week we speak to Mark Mcilvenny. We touch on some serious topics and Lucie drinks a coconut. We cover everything from veganism to Ham and the demise of the tattoo world. You can find Mark at @mcilvennytattooer.   TATTOO OF THIS WEEK WINNER - This Trixie Mattel fish by Uncle Allan   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.  

We're back from our Christmas break and chat to the wonderful Sam Nancy. We talk about tattoos in this one which makes a change, we're sober too which also makes change. You can find Sam at @sam.nancy.tattoos.  Apologies for Mick putting his mic up his bum before the intro. He won't do it again. He might. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Join us for an extra special festive episode featuring Miss Jo Black, Little Nick aka Small Neil and lots of tequila. Listen as we descend into chaos, playing ‘I have never' and doing shots. Ironically I think we actually talk about tattooing quite alot, but we can't remember.  Find these knobs at @missjoblacktattoos and @littlenicktattoos and the cameos are from @hello_kerry_tattoos. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk. If you are struggling this Christmas, you aren't alone. Check out these links below if you need help. thecalmzone.net samaritans.org www.mind.org.uk  

Join us for an extra special festive episode featuring Miss Jo Black, Little Nick aka Small Neil and lots of tequila. Listen as we descend into chaos, playing ‘I have never' and doing shots. Ironically I think we actually talk about tattooing quite alot, but we can't remember.  Find these knobs at @missjoblacktattoos and @littlenicktattoos and the cameos are from @hello_kerry_tattoos. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Nichlas Hald, co-owner of Origin Tattoo and Denmark enthusiast. We actually speak about tattooing in this one! Hear about how Nick went from learning to tattoo on a beach to having to work with Lucie. You can find him at @nichlashaldtattoo and @origintattoolondon. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we chat to Kier Phillips. There are no words to describe this episode so here it is. We are sorry. You can find Kier on Instagram @klptattoo and watch his podcast on Youtube here -  Shook Ones. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we chat to mayor of Halloween, Nick Devine. We chat about grown up jobs before tattooing, juggling family life and work, his linework hacks and Lucie brings up poo again. What a great guy! Check out his excellently macabre work on Instgram at @nickdevine Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

We catch up with our chum Tanya Buxton to find out about her new charity, Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance and all the amazing work she's doing to help breast cancer survivors. Find out how you can help by visiting https://www.mastectomytattooingalliance.org/ Or on Instagram at @tanyabuxton, @mastectomytattooingalliance and @paradise_cheltenham Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to the lovely Nick Ferris. We chat about Harleys, being bald (is Sun-in to blame?) inspirational art teachers and his instagram being hacked. Help a lad out and please report his hacked account - @82_nickferris_tattoo_ to help him try and get it back. You can find Nick at his new page @nick_ferris_tattoo. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to... no one. Just us, sorry! But we do have a very exciting announcement that you won't want to miss, along with some general waffle that you do want to miss. Normal service resumes next time with an actual guest to go with the actual knobs. Check out the good work we mention by @tanyabuxton with @mastectomytattooingalliance Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we chat to Panther Sausage aka Robb McCoy, colour tattoo and memesmith extraordinaire.   There's lots of lols in this one, from OnlyCats™️ to gatekeeping in the tattoo world.   We even manage say the word tattoo at least 3 times.   Check out Robb on Instagram at @panthersausage.   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to wonderful Jelle Soos about the lesser trodden path of Maastricht to London via Swansea. We talk about private studios, making time for yourself, how hard it is when charging customers and, of course, cats.   You can find Jelle on Instagram at @jellesoostatto.   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

We are back with a banger of an episode featuring the excellent Dan Morris. Owner of Tooth and Talon in  Manchester, you probably know Dan by his cat tattoos and lol tees.   We chat about dick tattoos, cats, mental health and the importance of not being a knob. You can find Dan at @danmorristattoo and @toothandtalontattoo.   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we catch up with our friend Danielle Rose. A super chilled episode, we chat travel plans, evil cats, peeing on people and life on the road. Find Danielle and her list of guest spots at @daniellerosetattoo

We're back from a little break this week to chat to self proclaimed ‘colour orgy' Mike Boyd. We go from bumming on Hampstead Heath to colour theory in a way only we know how. Find Mike at @mikeboydtattoos on instagram. Interview starts at 14:10. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Will Sparling aka @corvidaetattoo and it's so good we even got him back for the intro. We talk a bit about tattooing but it's mostly funny shit and Lucie crying.   The interview starts straight away!   TW: Some sensitive topics touched on here. If you're having a tough time, don't go it alone. Call Samaritans on 116123.   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to absolute tattoo power couple, Keely Glitters and Goldsmith Tattooer, owners of @valentinestattoostudio. We find out about their individual tattoo journeys, Keely admits to 50 min lollipop breaks, we hear a lot of trains and we get validation that we are living room zoom wizards. Find this beaut couple on Instagram at @keelyglitters and @goldsmithtattooer. Interview starts at 13:40. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

This week we speak to Matt Youl, resident at Painted Lady but not for long! We speak about his upcoming move to LA, how he managed it, cats, more LA and we might have said tattoo once. You can find Matt on Instagram @theyoul Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.