Pull The Line: Respect + Tradition

After a very long break, we're back with a brand new episode of Pull The Line! This weeks episode is with San Jose native and owner of The Holy Scythe Tattoo in San Jose, Matt Tillman! Rich and Mike sit down to talk about tattooing within a hub for the craft, what it takes to swim with the current of the environment, the cycles of overgrowth tattooing faces, the role of tattooists within a society, and so much more! Tune in for an episode packed with knowledge and game.

On this weeks episode, the gang sits down to talk with fellow Green Bay and a former apprentice of Rich's, Ken Roper. They discuss Ken's history with Rich & Lisa, being a tattooist rather than a tattoo artist, the importance of not letting your ego become inflated, what it means to be a pirate, and so much more. Tune in and hang out.

This weeks episode is a first. It was done in person, in Chicago, with the one and only Mario Desa. The gang sits down to talk about Mario's history in his 27 years of tattooing, what it was like to tattoo in an illegal city, the obstacles faced in rapid over-saturation once tattooing went legal again, the magic inside of hand painted flash sheets, and so much more. Tune in to check out the LONGEST episode to date.

On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Milwaukee titan Matt Stolzenburg to talk about his history in tattooing, what it means to help another artist out in a productive way, the line that gets walked as a shop owner and colleague, his experience within a WWASPS program as a teenager, and so much more. This episode is a heavy one that is packed with a ton of wisdom, as well as a lot of really intense recounts of the past. Tune in and hang out with us.

On this weeks episode, the gang sits down to do an in-house episode where we all look back on the episodes so far and discuss our favorite parts of the show, where we can get better, what feedback we've received, what it means to be apart of the craft of tattooing amongst social media, and so much more. Tune in to hang out, and catch a special episode where we shake things up a hair.

On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with Kentucky-based tattooer Lauren Dirksen to talk about Laurens journey in tattooing, red flags and green flags within finding an apprenticeship, what it means to work in a shop that is conducive to growth and care for an artist, and so much more. Tune in to hangout for the newest episode of Pull The Line.

On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with tattooing legend, and owner of Cincinnati's oldest tattoo shop, Dana Brunson. The gang talks about Dana's tattooing history, what it was like to work amongst "the old guys" of tattooing, what it means to truly immerse yourself in the craft, the ever-growing corporate presence in tattooing, and so much more. Tune in for a very special episode.

In the newest episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Biomechanical artist and tattooist Dan Hazelton to discuss Dan's history in tattooing, the parallels between music and tattooing, the lines we walk with clients, and so much more. Tune in and hangout!

On this weeks episode, Rich and Mike sit down with Milwaukee-based tattooer and owner of Honey Wraith Tattoo, Jennifer Love. The 3 of them talk about a wide variety of topics including the reckless side of commercialized tattooing, learning to set boundaries for yourself & clients, the importance of providing safe spaces for clients who are apart of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring creative passion outside of business, and so much more. Tune in and hang out!

On this weeks episode, the gang sits down with Wisconsin based bio-mech wizard Jason Vogt to talk about imposter syndrome, the ebb and flow of confidence as tattooers, the ethics behind owning a tattoo shop, finding what speaks to you artistically, punk music, and so much more. Tune in and hang out for a very analytical episode.

On the newest episode of Pull The Line, the gang sits down with Eau Claire based tattooer Keith Kohrs in what is the longest episode to date so far. We discuss the in's and out's of finding your tribe in tattooing, the kind of boundaries that are important to set for yourself, your clients, and your work, as well as what it means to harness community through having integrity and being grateful, among so much more. Tune in and hang out with us for what turned out to be a very special episode.

On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal and Rich sit down with Milwaukee-based tattooist Johny "Rocket" Rodriguez from Black Dawn Tattoo. The gang discusses Rockets history in tattooing, finding the road to tattooing in a small town, accolades he's earned on the road, finding a rhythm to teaching seminars, and so much more. Tune in to see what one of Wisconsin's finest has been up to.

On this weeks episode, Lisa & Mikeal sit down with Wisconsin-based tattooer, and owner of Northern Tide Tattoo, Micah Gunderson. The group covers a wide range of subject matters, primarily focused around finding apprenticeships, the challenges often felt by anybody pursuing tattooing as a career, gatekeeping around tattooing, and the process of booking & operations that Micah and his crew at Northern Tide have adapted.

On this weeks episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal & Rich sit down with Maryland based tattoo artist Chris Mensah to talk about Chris' history over the last 26 years in tattooing. From the making of needles, to the progression of technology inside the craft, to tattooing dark skin, this weeks episode is a thorough one filled to the brim with retrospection as well as modernity.

On this weeks episode, Rich and Mikeal sit down with Nicholas D. York to discuss his history in tattooing, gatekeeping, antique flash tattooing, and paying homage to the craft that came before you. Tune in and hangout.

On this episode of Pull The Line, Mikeal and Rich sit down with Chicago-based realism tattooer Mike Fisher-Dubois to discuss learning the hard way, finding sobriety, the importance of checking our mental health, and becoming a father while being a tattooer. Tune in and hang out.

Episode 1 features Rich, Lisa, and Mikeal sitting down to talk about their careers in tattooing. From the search for an apprenticeship, to the current work habits each person operates within. 55+ years of experience between the 3 of them has brought a unique dynamic to the experience. Sit down and introduce yourself to your new favorite tattooing podcast.